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D. If a phrase, clause, or sentence concept is either just slightly related to
or is explaining a word (usually the last) of the previous line,
it should be considered parenthetical or non-restrictive
and should start 8-10 spaces to the right of the previous line.
A seemingly out of order idea should also be treated this way.
To test if a clause or phrase is restrictive or parenthetical,
simply blot out the suspected clause.
If the essential communication remains clear,
the clause is non-restrictive or parenthetical.
If, however, blotting out the clause
blots out the intended meaning as well,
the clause is restrictive and should be treated
as the previous instruction above this section indicates.
E. If a phrase, clause, or sentence concept is a change of thought
to the previous verses or explanation flow,
start a new paragraph with a double space.
F. Be logical at the end of each page and insert forced breaks when necessary.
IV. Punctuation--
“The general principles governing the use of punctuation”,
declares the Government Printing Office Style Manual,
“are that if it does not clarify [help for understanding] the text,
it should be omitted.”
A. Commas should be used:
to separate two independent clauses on a line.
to prevent misreading or misunderstanding.
to set off non-restrictive phrases and clauses
which break the continuity of the sentence
because they supply only incidental information.
B. Semicolons should be used to separate to closely related phrases.
They should be left alone except in the KJV Bible version
and, in the just mentioned, can be changed to periods.
C. In the KJV Bible, colons are used as semicolons
and can be changed to the latter in this formatting.
The colon should be used only
if what follows directly explains what is just before it.
D. Periods should be left alone.
Now, have some wonderful spiritual fun!!! And learn a lot as well. I have had a
good experience every time I have done such formatting.