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The Principles Of Masonry.
excellence of the faith they profess . Thus Masonry is the centre of union between good men and true , and the happy means of conciliating friendship amongst those who must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance .
« a . —OP THE Civil , MAGISTRATE , SUPREME AND SUBORDINATE . " A Mason is a peaceable subject to the civil powers wherever he resides or works , and is never to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against the peace and welfare of the nation , nor to behave himself undutifully to inferior magistrates . He is cheerfully to conform to every lawful authority ; to uphold , on every occasion , the interest of the communityand zealously promote the prosperity of his own country .
, Masonry has ever flourished in times of peace , and been always injured by war , bloodshed , and confusion ; so that kings and princes , in every age , have been much disposed to encourage the Craftsmen on account of their peaceableness and loyalty , whereb y they practically answer the cavils of their adversaries , and promote the honour of the Fraternity . Craftsmen are bound by peculiar ties to promote peace , cultivate harmony , and live in concord and brotherly love . "
" With one other quotation I shall conclude , trusting that I have shown enough to induce you to agree with Washington , that the ' princip les of Masonry are founded on the immutable laws of truth and justice , and that its grand object is to promote the happiness of the human race . ' The quotation I allude to is from the address of the R . W . Brother the Earl of Durham , P . G . M ., to the Brethren of that county in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , on the 21 st January , 1834 .
' I have ever felt it my duty , ' says he , ' to support and encourage its principles and practice , because it powerfully developes all social and benevolent affections ; because it mitigates without , and annihilates within , the virulence of political and theological controversy ; because it affords the only neutral ground on which all ranks and classes can meet in perfect equality , and associate without degradation or mortification , whether for the purpose of moral instruction , or social intercourse . ' " Yours very obediently , " Bombay , S 5 th January , 1810 . A PAST MASTER .
" P . S . —My chief object in troubling you with the above is , that the Native community may understand the principles ( over which mystery hangs ) of an institution which I know creates the curiosity of some of the most intelligent amongst them . The rules of the Craft will prevent my entering into any controversy on the subject . —P . M . "
" We cannot appreciate in all its force and beauty , the Masonic feeling entertained toward Doctor Burnes , by bis Brethren of the Craft , though we feel assured it must be both cordial and affectionate ; but as a gentleman holding no small p lace in the opinion of the public , and a valuable member of society , we consider Dr . Burnes worthy of any expression of approbation that may flow either from the members of his Lodge , or from the more open and promiscuous theatre of public life and occupation . The extensive varied acquirements of Doctor Burnes , both professionally and in the wider expanse of general literature , are pretty
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The Principles Of Masonry.
excellence of the faith they profess . Thus Masonry is the centre of union between good men and true , and the happy means of conciliating friendship amongst those who must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance .
« a . —OP THE Civil , MAGISTRATE , SUPREME AND SUBORDINATE . " A Mason is a peaceable subject to the civil powers wherever he resides or works , and is never to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against the peace and welfare of the nation , nor to behave himself undutifully to inferior magistrates . He is cheerfully to conform to every lawful authority ; to uphold , on every occasion , the interest of the communityand zealously promote the prosperity of his own country .
, Masonry has ever flourished in times of peace , and been always injured by war , bloodshed , and confusion ; so that kings and princes , in every age , have been much disposed to encourage the Craftsmen on account of their peaceableness and loyalty , whereb y they practically answer the cavils of their adversaries , and promote the honour of the Fraternity . Craftsmen are bound by peculiar ties to promote peace , cultivate harmony , and live in concord and brotherly love . "
" With one other quotation I shall conclude , trusting that I have shown enough to induce you to agree with Washington , that the ' princip les of Masonry are founded on the immutable laws of truth and justice , and that its grand object is to promote the happiness of the human race . ' The quotation I allude to is from the address of the R . W . Brother the Earl of Durham , P . G . M ., to the Brethren of that county in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , on the 21 st January , 1834 .
' I have ever felt it my duty , ' says he , ' to support and encourage its principles and practice , because it powerfully developes all social and benevolent affections ; because it mitigates without , and annihilates within , the virulence of political and theological controversy ; because it affords the only neutral ground on which all ranks and classes can meet in perfect equality , and associate without degradation or mortification , whether for the purpose of moral instruction , or social intercourse . ' " Yours very obediently , " Bombay , S 5 th January , 1810 . A PAST MASTER .
" P . S . —My chief object in troubling you with the above is , that the Native community may understand the principles ( over which mystery hangs ) of an institution which I know creates the curiosity of some of the most intelligent amongst them . The rules of the Craft will prevent my entering into any controversy on the subject . —P . M . "
" We cannot appreciate in all its force and beauty , the Masonic feeling entertained toward Doctor Burnes , by bis Brethren of the Craft , though we feel assured it must be both cordial and affectionate ; but as a gentleman holding no small p lace in the opinion of the public , and a valuable member of society , we consider Dr . Burnes worthy of any expression of approbation that may flow either from the members of his Lodge , or from the more open and promiscuous theatre of public life and occupation . The extensive varied acquirements of Doctor Burnes , both professionally and in the wider expanse of general literature , are pretty