(1800), was set up primarily to assist Congressmen in preparing laws, although it is open to all scholars. Burned by the British during the War of 1812, it was subsequently rebuilt. In 1897, it was relocated into its present building, and, in 1938, an annex was added. Numerous quotations from Scripture can be found within the walls of the Library of Congress. President Eliot of Harvard selected the following verse to be inscribed on the walls:<\/p>\n
He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly and love mercy and walk humbly with thy God. (Micah 6:8)2135<\/p>\n
The lawmakers\u2019 library has engraved the quote from the Psalmist:<\/p>\n
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork. (Psalm 19:1)2136<\/p>\n
Also inscribed is the verse:<\/p>\n
The light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not. (John 1:5)2137<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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