The Central Message

The central message of our Lord and Brother
Is that we should respect and love one another
May we urge kindness to our fellow citizens
That to wed's Holy, for the children it lends

And, regarding those who feel same sex attraction
We'll not be cruel or exact a harsh infraction
But, we'll not condone or accept the worlds moral slip
As wrongful behaviors can't be the price for good friendship

And, so with our freedom of expression, we now say
It's time to voice our conviction and to pray
There to ask "what's marriage according to God's plan?"
And, "should liberty extend to a lower moral's span?"

Then what of tradition and society's needs
As the slippery slope grows only more with these seeds
We will need courage for the social ostracism
For if gay marriage is passed we'll know criticism

Let's extend love, compassion, and humility
And do what benefits social stability
Let's gather our families and churches together
And give our best effort to serve our Elder brother

He would that we walk in faith and in purpose
And that we do what is right for God and for us
Shall the churches and states go on a collision course?
No, we’ll band as religions to become a good force

Elder Cook October 2008
Thoughts from segments of a broadcast to Californian Church members addressing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints doctrine of marriage and the Protect Marriage Coalition