“But May Christ Lift Thee Up”

Brant Gardner

Literary: Even in a letter, Mormon uses contrasts to present a beautiful imagery. Mormon contrasts the “weigh down unto death” with “may Christ lift thee up.” The implications of Christ include the salvation from death, so there is a rich connotative reversal of the phrase. The times are terrible, but the hope in Christ is wonderful.

Multidimensional Commentary on the Book of Mormon

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