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veniently spared from the lodge . . In humble imitation of this masonic principle , I recommend the present charity to your consideration ; to which you readily and unanimousl y consented . The sum is , indeed , but small : yet when it is considered that this Iodo-e is in its infant state ; having been constituted little more then three months : 1 hope , as the widow ' s mite was acceptable , this act of will be considerednot with
ours , respect to the sum , but the principles by which we are influenced . I have told you in the lodge , raid I repeat it now , that brotherl ylove , relief , and truth , are the grand principles of Masohry , and as the principal part of the company are unacquainted with the original intention of this society , it may be proper for their information ,-and instructionthat those
your , I explain principles , by which it is our duty in particular to be actuated . By Brotherly-love , we are to understand that generous princi ple of the soul , which respects the human species as one family , created hy an All-wise Being , and placed on this globe for the mutual assistance of each other . —It is this attractive principle , or power that draws men together and unites them in bodies politic , families :
societies , and the various orders and denominations among men . But as most of these are partial , contracted or confined to a partil cular country , religion , or opinion ; our Order , on the contrary , is calculated to unite mankind as one family : High-and low , rich and poor , one with another ; to adore the same God , and observe liis law . All worthy members of this society are free to visit . every lod inthe worldand
ge . ; though he knows not the language of the country , yet by a silent universal language of our own , he will o-ain ' admittance , and find that true friendshi p , which flows from ° the brotherly-love I am now describing . At that peaceable and harmonious meeting he will hear no disputes concerning religion or politics ; no swearing ; , no obscene , hn ~ mortal ludicrous discourse
, or - . ; no other contention but who can work best , who can agree best . To subdue our passions , and improve in useful scientific knowledge ; to instruct the younger brethren , and initiate the unenlightened , are principal duties in the lodge ; which , when done , mid the word of God is closed , we indulge with the song and cheerful glass , still observing the same decency and regularity , with strict attention to the golden mean—believing with the poet , that
God is paid when man receives , T' enjoy is to obey . Let me travel from east to west , or between north and south , when . I meet a- true brother I shall find a friend , who will do all in his power to serve me , without having the least view of selfinterest : and if I am poor and in distress , he will relieve me to the utmost of his power , interest , and capacity . This is the second grand princi ple : for , relief will follow where there is brotherly-lore .
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The Freemasons' Magazine: Or, General And Complete Library.
veniently spared from the lodge . . In humble imitation of this masonic principle , I recommend the present charity to your consideration ; to which you readily and unanimousl y consented . The sum is , indeed , but small : yet when it is considered that this Iodo-e is in its infant state ; having been constituted little more then three months : 1 hope , as the widow ' s mite was acceptable , this act of will be considerednot with
ours , respect to the sum , but the principles by which we are influenced . I have told you in the lodge , raid I repeat it now , that brotherl ylove , relief , and truth , are the grand principles of Masohry , and as the principal part of the company are unacquainted with the original intention of this society , it may be proper for their information ,-and instructionthat those
your , I explain principles , by which it is our duty in particular to be actuated . By Brotherly-love , we are to understand that generous princi ple of the soul , which respects the human species as one family , created hy an All-wise Being , and placed on this globe for the mutual assistance of each other . —It is this attractive principle , or power that draws men together and unites them in bodies politic , families :
societies , and the various orders and denominations among men . But as most of these are partial , contracted or confined to a partil cular country , religion , or opinion ; our Order , on the contrary , is calculated to unite mankind as one family : High-and low , rich and poor , one with another ; to adore the same God , and observe liis law . All worthy members of this society are free to visit . every lod inthe worldand
ge . ; though he knows not the language of the country , yet by a silent universal language of our own , he will o-ain ' admittance , and find that true friendshi p , which flows from ° the brotherly-love I am now describing . At that peaceable and harmonious meeting he will hear no disputes concerning religion or politics ; no swearing ; , no obscene , hn ~ mortal ludicrous discourse
, or - . ; no other contention but who can work best , who can agree best . To subdue our passions , and improve in useful scientific knowledge ; to instruct the younger brethren , and initiate the unenlightened , are principal duties in the lodge ; which , when done , mid the word of God is closed , we indulge with the song and cheerful glass , still observing the same decency and regularity , with strict attention to the golden mean—believing with the poet , that
God is paid when man receives , T' enjoy is to obey . Let me travel from east to west , or between north and south , when . I meet a- true brother I shall find a friend , who will do all in his power to serve me , without having the least view of selfinterest : and if I am poor and in distress , he will relieve me to the utmost of his power , interest , and capacity . This is the second grand princi ple : for , relief will follow where there is brotherly-lore .