The Old Man on the Mountain was a celebrated landmark for nearly two centuries (even had a US Postage stamp of his profile). He was made famous in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s tale, “The Great Stone Face.” For many years efforts have been made to prevent the famous profile from falling to ruin. In 2003 it succumbed to the inevitable and today we see it no more – may the Old Man rest in pieces. Long ago, Daniel Webster saw this natural wonder and said, “Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades: shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch; and a dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but up in the mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there he makes men.” After reading that famous quote, I couldn’t help but wonder what he’d say today. If Daniel Webster could see our culture today noting the complete denial of God as creator, would he be quoted saying that the crumbling of God’s “sign” showing His marvelous creation “business” is a fitting symbol of man’s denial of Him as their creator?
Little Hoot Lines #3
15 years ago
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I agree. This is profound. How long will He contend with masses of rebellious Americans who deny His laws and His existence? I hope at least as long as His patience with his rebellious Jewish children of the Old Testament.
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