TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: 1996 is off to a fast start! And as March begins, we wanted to remind you to consider your contribution to the 1996 Annual Appeal.

SOLUTION: 1996 is off to a fast start! We want to remind you to consider your contribution.

PROBLEM: This view of the relationship between law and redemption finds expression in the Hebrew Bible, the Old Testament. It continues to inspire the law-based thinking of Judaism, Islam, the Catholic Church, and some Protestant theologians.

SOLUTION: View of relationship between Law & redemption finds expression in Hebrew Bible, Old Testament & continues to inspire the thinking of Judasim, Islam, Catholic & some Protestant

PROBLEM: I made up my mind that Muscat Ramble was almost certainly the original name of the tune.

SOLUTION:
I was sure that Muscat Ramble was certainly the original name.