The royal feast was done; the King sought some new sport to banish care, And to his jester cried : " Sir Fool, kneel now, and make for us a prayer ! " The jester doffed his cap and bells, and stood the mocking court before; They could not see the bitter smile behind the painted grin he wore.
He bowed his head, and bent his knee upon the silken stool;
His pleading voice arose : O Lord , Be merciful to me, a fool !
" No pity, Lord could change the heart from red with wrong to white as wool; The rod must heal the sin : but, Lord, be merciful to me, a fool ! Tis not by guilt the onward sweep of truth and right, O Lord we stay; Tis by our follies that so long we hold the earth from heaven away. " These clumsy feet, still in the mire, go crushing blossoms with out end; These hard, well meaning hands we thrust among the heart strings of a friend.
The ill-timed truth we might have kept- who knows how sharp it pierced and stung ? The word we had not sense to say- Who knows how grandly it had rung ? Our faults no tenderness should ask, the chastening strips must cleanse them all; But for our blunders- oh, in shame
Before the eyes of heaven we fall.
Earth bears no balsam for mistakes; Men crown the knave, and scourge the tool that did his will ; but Thou , O Lord,
Be merciful to me, a fool.
The room was hushed; in silence rose the King, and sought his gardens cool, And walked apart, and murmured low,
Be merciful to me , a fool !

It does bring to mind among the rhetoric a poem so well stating this current mess we are in. People not knowing there was ever another way.
When the Cambrian measures were forming, They promised perpetual peace.
They swore, if we gave them our weapons, that the war of the tribes would cease.
But when we disarmed They sold us and delivered us bound to our foe.
And the gods of the copybook headings said: Stick to the devil you know.
In the Carboniferous Epoch we were promised abundance for all,
By robbing selected Peter to pay for collective Paul;
But though we had plenty of money , there was nothingour money could buy,
And the gods of the copybook headings said: if you don't work you die.
Rudyard Kipling.

They have rights who dare maintain them, Russell Lowell once said.

Common law ( natural law ) is common ground. Unity in action ! Attributes being the guiding house of influence to the natal agent. Ministry of the Word. A privilege reserved for the called. Now we see the deep and better things. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord : for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I might win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine on righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.

The Kingdom of God cometh not with observation, but is within. As Paul tells, he and two others labored unto. Would it be to hard to realize that mens lines of things can be known in depth. As his and others planted in the garden by God ? Men that bear rule. God provideth the rule. To whom hath the arm of The Lord been reveled ?

Mann, you are like a dog chasing its own tail. You are condemned in thought by your own words. Faith is not blind if one can read 6th grade English. We are for peace, but obviously you are for war. You have the right to be reprobate.
Both ends against the middle, please, you insult common sense. Which is not very common.

This is why we have freedom of speech in our nation. Who is my adversary, let him come near. As our Constitution allows.
Vulgar children always lash out when they want their way. No means no, and yes means yes says the good parent. To take advantage of or play both ends against the middle will only work for a little while, but if both parents understand the childish folly, the child will be in check ! Only to have a fit and sit in the corner. The word Christian was first used in Antioc as pertaining to those that followed Christ. The greatest rebel of all time to bring to light the doctrines of liberty and freedom.
I am sure it must have been said of our Founding Fathers to take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it ; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. This course of human event has been bore out of time to be true. If one is found to agree with perverted behavior or to promote it. That person should be removed from a position of influence. It is not worth the breath to engage in conversation with those that would wish our children to be perverted as they are. Unruly, and full of deceit and envy. They are reprobate !!
We seek after that which good is, as King David said.
Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God ? As Paul tell us.

It has been one of the most mysterious, privileged times in the course of human events to upbrade and edify the doctrines of liberty and freedom as pertaining to our Constitution the world has ever experienced. Who is my adversary let him come near to me. Which is allowed in our nation of free speech. To win the hearts and minds of them which believe not. This light of liberty does shine, though some would put the candle under the table, That is a sure way to start a fire !

At face value the statement is true. But only for a time. Mr. Acton , such a pessimist and a catholic to boot. Seems they have and is obvious their control again over the independent thru the democratic process in our nation. They new the way in as also our enemies abroad. Just let us in, and somebody did ! Remember the blood spilt over this fight in the 1840s.

It does take a strong constitution to take a ( stand ) for your independence. Knowing if you are right or wrong is the question. Most people do not know of the forced compliance that took place in 1937 and the tens of thousands put in jail to further this machine called socialism. My parents came from horse and buggy days, oil lamps and wood burning stoves. You got your water from a well. An orchard on one side the smoke house out back. Food crops were the most important, then a small cash crop. Husbandry, barrowing dulls the tip.
This will be a year of summary for all independents who hold this position in truth. It has been my observation as an independent growing up in this land which was once ours to observe first hand the best of behavior and the worst from individuals and the government. My forefathers were rugged individualist wanting to build a home ( farm ) for themselves and there families, and they did ! Now we must labor in which ever field one can find. Gods grace ( unmerited favor ) goes hand in hand with our God given rights under natural law. Carve out for yourself a place for you and yours, with respect for your neighbor. Middle men seem to always come between you and your pay. Wanting something for nothing like those on the hill. This is still a nation under grace, and God is able to make all grace abound toward you. Taking a stand , and not to compromise on you position, you will see the favor granted by the God of nature. There is great responsibility of testimony under these conditions. 14 is the number of hope and I pray as we enter into this year 2014 many things will be reveled to instill hope to the believer of liberty and freedom.
There is nothing hid that shall not be reveled. As far as forced compliance goes, They show their true intent and agenda of enslavement of the people. So more knowledge must come out from behind closed doors. Stand fast and be of good courage all those that believe in the God of nature and his ability to meet our needs by his grace. Keep the faith !

Well said Mike.

Love thy neighbor as thyself. Love worketh no ill to his neighbor. 1st works. You can leave the word religion out Bob, and just go with everybody.

For most that hate their neighbor, they would not like these quotes. Even the poor rich man and the rich poor man must meet in the middle. If it is not economics, it is health. If it is not health then it will be economics.

Limited government meaning keep them out of your pockets.
Freedom from oppression. We are as free today, there are more that do steal through usury today. But that's ok ? I don't think so. Get a grip Waffler. You must like strip joints by the high school to, that's pretty liberal.

With out so much materialism in the world at their time, it would be more clearly seen the movement of the Spirit of God among people. Virtue in the application being used has to do with any particular moral excellence. Virtue is enjoined as an essential quality in the exercise of faith. Virtue can also be applied as power in action. Just as the heavens and earth are separate , they are also joined together by forces unseen. So also is the spirit and flesh joined together within man. You cannot have one without the other, common sense !.
Dunamis, ( virtue ) almost always points to new and higher forces that have entered and are working in this lower world of ours. There is a unity of knowledge which united our forefathers. Denominational religious secs do not unit but separate . It is a money game to them and their preachers get a pay check if they preach their particular church doctrines. That is not the way of truth unadulterated. They thru private interpretation of truth keep the children in doubt, which is their aim. Also this current governing body of leaders do enjoy the darkness kept over the populous. Works to their advantage, does it not. The word Paul is also a watchmakers term, it means to pause, hold back. He speaks of many things hard to be understood, says Peter. But you can rest assured that at the core you will find liberty and freedom joined together in harmony, supplied by the God of nature.

If you put a servant on a horse, he will ride away a king.
As King Solomon said.

It is better to know to tell the truth, which is to accept or admit when one is wrong. Giving way for correction and instruction.
To hear those that chew upon doctrine, presenting their defense from both sides does take time. The position taken as a musician and I am, would won't to know how to put forth knowledge in a harmonious manner. Just as the natural laws of nature dictate ! It is the only way receivable by the natal agent. It is a good thing if only to realize that the God of nature has a natural order. As every 8th note is a new beginning. There are 7 notes in the scale. 7 days in the week.
The deeper things reveled through more complex arrangement of notes, but harmonizing always. Bad notes do not work ! So is the arrangement between The Creator and man. Experience dictates you can not get on the roof with out a ladder. The illustration is given to the minds eye as well the paper. It is better to know that through the natural law you have something tangible, than to say it is not there as our adversaries do, and their folly is made to show before all.
We all press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of understanding (God ). To sing the song of liberty and freedom for the natal agent in a natural way is good, for it harmonizes. Regardless if the agent knows the intricacies of how the music is formed. It is through desire that one is led by Divine Providence to play the song.

We should meet.

Or Publius

My guess is ether Mr. Paul or Mr. President ?

Not the Golden rule, but the law of faith as Paul says.
Galatians , the 9th book in the New Testament. 9 is the number of the covenant, ( blessing if you will ) There are 9 fruits of the Spirit, you will find them in 5 : 22,23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance; against such there is no law. Timothy was set at liberty from the law. Art thou called being a servant ? Care not for it; but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. God bless you all.

It is well said of Logan to speak with logic. I like it.
Psalm 119 : 160. Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
We have the same Bible, the old 66. KJB. written in sixth grade English. If you don't get, it is because you do no believe.
The Bible is designed to show man you need a saviour .
And yes through love, for the love of Christ passeth knowledge. The peace of God passeth understanding.
That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. God bless you all.

Great quotes, Thank you !
Thy testimonies are wonderful : therefore doth my soul keep them.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple.
Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
Psalm 119: 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134

Interesting quotes today. Looking into the conscience of those
that post in this forum does allow for many to watch and listen.
That is the point I suspect. This does afford opportunity on both sides left and right to judge the conscience of some. This place is a gate of sorts. So who will open their mouth, they wait to hear. Some very high, and some very low speak. But more listen than speak. The eyes of the world are upon this nation, Who will speak that that is profitable. Who will speak with authority, I'm sure ( they ) listen for.
I am not about doom and gloom, but only to point the way of understanding both spiritual and physical. You can not have one with out the other.

Not even close.