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America, (United States).
" In this work , which has most assuredly commenced , let no true Brother suppose he may excuse himself from bearing his part ; indeed , we are convinced no true Brother can shrink from his duty , and yet claim an interest in the honours and rewards that await the faithful Craftsman . In our beloved and venerable Grand Alaster , who on the verge of ninety years of age , and after enjoying the highest honours of the Stateand some of the highest of the nationstill finds a pleasure in
, , promoting the prosperity of the Craft , we have an example of what a Mason ought to be , ' without fear , and without reproach . ' Let , then , every Brother encourage his Brother to come forth to the work before us . " Think not , hoivever , Brethren , that we regard numbers as a means or an evidence of prosperity or of strength . A few Lodges , with a few members thoroughly imbued with the principle of the order , faithful
and punctual in the discharge of their duties , would be preferable to a large number of Lodges with numerous members , yet loose in their discipline , and either uninstructed in the principles of the Alasonic Covenant , or careless in their performance . " The Grand Lodge has been highly gratified by the evidence , that not only many Brethren have given their attention to the means calculated to improve the Institution , and preserve its pre-eminent position in the rapid advance of the age , but whole Lodges have united in serious reflection on the subject , and have asked us to encourage them in their exertions by our approbation . These exertions , every movement which
has been made to make the wants and wishes of the Fraternity known to us , have afforded us the very highest satisfaction , and have convinced us that the time for action has fully arrived ; the time which we have long desired , and for ivhich the legislation of the Grand Lodge for the last twelve years has been preparatory . Every Lodge , and every individual Brother has a duty to perform in the great work which lies open before us . Unite with us , then , beloved Brethren , in the first place , as
is the duty of Alasons , in beseeching the Sovereign Spirit of Truth and Love to guide us in wisdom in tbe path of peace . Secondly , let every Brother give unceasing attention to the cultivation of Concord , and to the promotion of the happiness and prosperity of his Brother . Let all strifes and discords be discontinued and terminated by the siveet influences of Friendship and Charity ; so shall we dwell together as a happy familyand secure to each other the full enjoyment of the noble
, purposes of our Institution . Thirdly , we would impress upon the Brethren the duty of introducing into the fellowship of the order only such persons from the profane world as have the proper preparation of mind and heart to fit them for a place in the edifice which we are erecting for the glory of the Supreme Architect of the universe , and for the services of the human family . Fourthly , we call upon the officers of all Lodges ivithin our jurisdiction to use every influence in their power
to perfect their organization , to impart instruction , to exercise necessary discipline , and to inform us , at least once or twice a year , of their true condition , their work , their prospects , the changes which have occurred , the difficulties ivhich they have encountered , and the success which has attended their exertions .
"The Grand Lodge congratulates the Fraternity within tbe jurisdiction on the continued advance of improvement in the condition of a majority of the Lodges through the past Alasonic year . " AA'e are gratified , also , in informing the Lodges , that the llepresenta-
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America, (United States).
" In this work , which has most assuredly commenced , let no true Brother suppose he may excuse himself from bearing his part ; indeed , we are convinced no true Brother can shrink from his duty , and yet claim an interest in the honours and rewards that await the faithful Craftsman . In our beloved and venerable Grand Alaster , who on the verge of ninety years of age , and after enjoying the highest honours of the Stateand some of the highest of the nationstill finds a pleasure in
, , promoting the prosperity of the Craft , we have an example of what a Mason ought to be , ' without fear , and without reproach . ' Let , then , every Brother encourage his Brother to come forth to the work before us . " Think not , hoivever , Brethren , that we regard numbers as a means or an evidence of prosperity or of strength . A few Lodges , with a few members thoroughly imbued with the principle of the order , faithful
and punctual in the discharge of their duties , would be preferable to a large number of Lodges with numerous members , yet loose in their discipline , and either uninstructed in the principles of the Alasonic Covenant , or careless in their performance . " The Grand Lodge has been highly gratified by the evidence , that not only many Brethren have given their attention to the means calculated to improve the Institution , and preserve its pre-eminent position in the rapid advance of the age , but whole Lodges have united in serious reflection on the subject , and have asked us to encourage them in their exertions by our approbation . These exertions , every movement which
has been made to make the wants and wishes of the Fraternity known to us , have afforded us the very highest satisfaction , and have convinced us that the time for action has fully arrived ; the time which we have long desired , and for ivhich the legislation of the Grand Lodge for the last twelve years has been preparatory . Every Lodge , and every individual Brother has a duty to perform in the great work which lies open before us . Unite with us , then , beloved Brethren , in the first place , as
is the duty of Alasons , in beseeching the Sovereign Spirit of Truth and Love to guide us in wisdom in tbe path of peace . Secondly , let every Brother give unceasing attention to the cultivation of Concord , and to the promotion of the happiness and prosperity of his Brother . Let all strifes and discords be discontinued and terminated by the siveet influences of Friendship and Charity ; so shall we dwell together as a happy familyand secure to each other the full enjoyment of the noble
, purposes of our Institution . Thirdly , we would impress upon the Brethren the duty of introducing into the fellowship of the order only such persons from the profane world as have the proper preparation of mind and heart to fit them for a place in the edifice which we are erecting for the glory of the Supreme Architect of the universe , and for the services of the human family . Fourthly , we call upon the officers of all Lodges ivithin our jurisdiction to use every influence in their power
to perfect their organization , to impart instruction , to exercise necessary discipline , and to inform us , at least once or twice a year , of their true condition , their work , their prospects , the changes which have occurred , the difficulties ivhich they have encountered , and the success which has attended their exertions .
"The Grand Lodge congratulates the Fraternity within tbe jurisdiction on the continued advance of improvement in the condition of a majority of the Lodges through the past Alasonic year . " AA'e are gratified , also , in informing the Lodges , that the llepresenta-