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First Principles: Moses Lifting Up His Wand, and Dividing the Red Sea, and Pharaoh In His Chariot Overwhelmed With the Waters. This Motto: “Rebellion To Tyrants Is Obedience To God

“Moses lifting up his wand, and dividing the red sea, and pharaoh in his chariot overwhelmed with the waters. This motto: ‘Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.’” – Benjamin Franklin, on being appointed to a committee to draft a … Continue reading

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To Lean Out of Wandering

To Lean Out of Wanderingby Michael DoyleLiving out the days of my back fortyKnowing that the end may come shortlyLike Moses, I lift my hands in prayerLiving a moment of taking proper careHaving learned to number my precious daysI long … Continue reading

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