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The song that Lois Smart specifically asked Elizabeth to remember today does indeed speak of the Savior being nigh. However, the lyrics to this particular song do not focus upon His presence as a source of strength and comfort, as one might expect in a situation such as this. Rather, this song focuses upon how His presence might affect one's choices in behavior......"Would I do the things I do?"......"Would I live more righteously?"......"Would I say the things I say?"......."Would I speak more reverently?"

Once again, I have to agree with Neenah's suggestion that this was an interesting choice of songs by the mother. It sounds more like an admonition to an errant child than an attempt to offer comfort. (And Neenah, feel free to correct me if I have misinterpreted here......)

It's hard for me to speak of these things, but Lois Smart did say that Elizabeth had just learned the song 'If the Savior Stood Beside Me." The last lines really leapt out at me:

If I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?

He is always near me, though I do not see him there And because he loves me dearly I am in his watchful care

Yes, the song does talk about living as if we have the Savior right beside us all the time, but I don't think there was any secret message intended for Elizabeth. That song always gives me great comfort.

I don't believe I commented on what I thought about the song lyrics, other than saying "hmmmmmmm"

But I am not familiar with the song, so I started reading the lyrics when I found it., and came to the conclusion of what you put in your post. Those same thoughts came to me.

Maybe it is because this whole case, so far, has been very strange. It is just not some of us who are saying that..other people like Doninic Dunn, and commentators on Court t.v., and such, are saying the same thing. This does not mean anyone is pointing an accusitory finger at anyone, but it stands out.

Some people will make excuses for the family. That is not wrong, however, NO ONE knows what happened..but ALOT of people find this very strange.

Tonight, (it just ended ) on Larry King LIve..the Smarts were interviewed for about 20 minutes. Now...maybe I am skeptical about this case, but I find some of the things Mr. Smart said odd. He said

(when asked by King.." Have you talked with Mary Katherine about this?", Mr. Smart said "We have not asked her any questions...WE WANT HER TO MAINTAIN HER INNOCENCE "

Now, sorry, I find that very odd. First, if you don't want to answer questions, DON'T GO ON LARRY KIND LIVE...but you came on, King asked the question. And you say..."we want her to maintain her innocence", and "we have not asked her any questions" huh? Why on earth would you say that? Come on ! If anyone one is a parent, and their child is abducted, could be dead, time is of the essence..and one of your other children, who slept with her, and SAW it, is there to talk to..YOU'RE NOT GOING TO TALK TO HER BECAUSE YOU WANT HER TO MAINTAIN HER INNOCENCE ? sorry, that is an odd statement.

Another thing Mr. Smart said when King asked him "Do you talk with the police?" (paraphrased), he answered " We try to stay away from this as much as possible" huh? You TRY to STAY AWAY ? huh?

I am sorry, but statements like this, is the reason I am looking sideways at this one.