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a scheme whicli commends itself so forcibly to the sympathies of every manly bosom , and which is so palpably just , can endure more than temporary defeat . I am inclined , however , to view it under another aspect ; and to this I invite your attention . As Masons , religion is dear to us . This is no new principle . Henry VI . writes of them in his MS . in 1440— " Ma-£ onnes techedde mankynd relygyonne . " Now religionto deserve that
, holy name , must have a close affinity to this inspired description of it" Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this , to visit the fatherless and WIDOWS in their affliction , and to keep himself unspotted from the world . " Another point . Do we desire our Order to flourish ? Do we covet for it—not the praise of men which is fleeting and capricious—but the blessing of THE MOST HIGH ? Then let us remember that in His book
, no being is treated more tenderly , is compassionated more frequently , or towards whom succour , mercy , and pity , are so expressly enjoined as the widow . If we desire God to be with us , our first care must be the succour of those helpless ones over whom HE watches with so merciful and compassionate a regard . If we are deeply and earnestly concerned that our fellow men should give us credit for sincerity , we must vindicate our truly Scriptural creed by corresponding Scriptural practice . HE to
whom reference is so incessantly made in every Masons' Lodge , proclaims himself loudly and emphatically " the GOD of the widow . " Trusting these remarks may not be deemed inopportune , believe me Yours fraternally , A BROTHER , AND A SUFFOLK RECTOR .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Inverness , February 2 _ , 184 G . SIR AND BROTHER , —I wish to state to you not only my own opinion but the opinion of all the Provincial Brethren , with whom I have spoken , upon the method of electing annuitants upon the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund . While the election is conducted as it is now , it is utterly impossible that any Provincial Brother can be elected except by the votes of the London Masons . I am aware that the committee
have decided every year that a certain number of London and a certain number of Provincial members should be elected , and they of course must be elected according to the decision of the committee , otherwise the election is void ; now the alteration I would wish to see would be this—supposing that London subscribes 5001 . per annum , and that the provinces each subscribe 100 / . per annum , or any other sum , then I would say , in fairness and justice , let the London Masons elect
twentyfive annuitants , and keep them there until a vacancy occurs by death , or a larger subscription enables them to put another on , then let them fill up the vacancy , so likewise let the Masons of that province which subscribes 20 / . elect one annuitant . Those who subscribe 40 / . two , and so on ( I of course mean nett subscriptions , after deducting expenses and permanent fund , & c . ) This would at once convince every Provincial Grand Lodge , that whatever sum they subscribed , they would have the disposing of either to their own distressed members or to those of the neighbouring provinces .
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To The Editor.
a scheme whicli commends itself so forcibly to the sympathies of every manly bosom , and which is so palpably just , can endure more than temporary defeat . I am inclined , however , to view it under another aspect ; and to this I invite your attention . As Masons , religion is dear to us . This is no new principle . Henry VI . writes of them in his MS . in 1440— " Ma-£ onnes techedde mankynd relygyonne . " Now religionto deserve that
, holy name , must have a close affinity to this inspired description of it" Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this , to visit the fatherless and WIDOWS in their affliction , and to keep himself unspotted from the world . " Another point . Do we desire our Order to flourish ? Do we covet for it—not the praise of men which is fleeting and capricious—but the blessing of THE MOST HIGH ? Then let us remember that in His book
, no being is treated more tenderly , is compassionated more frequently , or towards whom succour , mercy , and pity , are so expressly enjoined as the widow . If we desire God to be with us , our first care must be the succour of those helpless ones over whom HE watches with so merciful and compassionate a regard . If we are deeply and earnestly concerned that our fellow men should give us credit for sincerity , we must vindicate our truly Scriptural creed by corresponding Scriptural practice . HE to
whom reference is so incessantly made in every Masons' Lodge , proclaims himself loudly and emphatically " the GOD of the widow . " Trusting these remarks may not be deemed inopportune , believe me Yours fraternally , A BROTHER , AND A SUFFOLK RECTOR .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Inverness , February 2 _ , 184 G . SIR AND BROTHER , —I wish to state to you not only my own opinion but the opinion of all the Provincial Brethren , with whom I have spoken , upon the method of electing annuitants upon the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund . While the election is conducted as it is now , it is utterly impossible that any Provincial Brother can be elected except by the votes of the London Masons . I am aware that the committee
have decided every year that a certain number of London and a certain number of Provincial members should be elected , and they of course must be elected according to the decision of the committee , otherwise the election is void ; now the alteration I would wish to see would be this—supposing that London subscribes 5001 . per annum , and that the provinces each subscribe 100 / . per annum , or any other sum , then I would say , in fairness and justice , let the London Masons elect
twentyfive annuitants , and keep them there until a vacancy occurs by death , or a larger subscription enables them to put another on , then let them fill up the vacancy , so likewise let the Masons of that province which subscribes 20 / . elect one annuitant . Those who subscribe 40 / . two , and so on ( I of course mean nett subscriptions , after deducting expenses and permanent fund , & c . ) This would at once convince every Provincial Grand Lodge , that whatever sum they subscribed , they would have the disposing of either to their own distressed members or to those of the neighbouring provinces .