Doctrine and Covenants 25 Chiasmus

Tonight, I took a look at Doctrine and Covenants 25 as President Nelson invited us to do on Saturday. And I decided to look at it with a chiasmus eye. And really, I don't know much about chiasmus, except that it is AWESOME. But here's what I discovered. It is quite powerful when I read it in first person, taking the liberty to liken "husband" to "God," and thinking about "hymns" more in line as "preparations" for the upcoming April 2020 General Conference and beyond.

 1 God speaks to all—all who are covenant-makers and keepers of the gospel

    2 If you are faithful, you will receive an inheritance in Zion

       3 Your sins are forgiven. You are an elect lady. Called by the Lord.

         4 Murmur not about the things you have not seen

            5 Speak consoling words in the spirit of meekness

               6 Be a scribe

                  7 You are called under [God’s] hand to expound scripture/exhort

                      8 Receive the Holy Ghost to write and learn much

                      9 [God] will support thee; all things to be revealed according to faith

                  10 Lay aside the things of the world

              11 Make a selection of hymns [spiritual preparations]

            12 Song of the righteous is a prayer unto Him, a blessing upon heads

         13 Lift up your heart. Cleave unto your covenants.

      14 Be meek. Beware of pride. Soul delight in/glory given to [God]

   15 Keep commandments. Receive a crown of righteousness.

16 My voice unto all

What are you learning as you study the 25th section of the Doctrine and Covenants?