Alma 1:5 -- And it came to pass that he did teach these things so much that many did believe on his words, even so many that they began to support him and give him money.
Repetition of a lie cannot improve its worth;
it remains a useless thing, though spread across the earth.
But strange to say, if oft-affirmed, deceit will riches bring,
conveying to the fabulist the trappings of a king.
Truth repeated does not bring a heap of wealth untold;
its value cannot be compared to silver or to gold.
It's reiteration has no glamour; tis a duty
that's performed without the aid of style or tempting beauty.
Each day brings lies and truth to us by screen and deed and voice;
we must look to the messenger before we make our choice.
Choose carefully what you believe, for rushing blind has brought
many to great folly, bound by Satan's silken knot.
True messengers are hard to find amidst the din and strife.
But once discovered, cleave to them and they will save your life!
Bitter though it seems at first, the flavor ripens fast;
the truth will take you home to God, where you can rest at last.
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