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A {/ MARGE GIVEN BV A FATHEB TO HIS SoN AT HIS INITIATION INTO MASONKY , DELIVERED IN A LODGE AT BRUNSWICK . " Dear Son , "I congratulate you on your admission into the most ancient ancl , perhaps , the most respectable society in the

Universe . To you the mysteries of Masonry are about to be revealed , and so bright a sun never shewed lustre on your eyes . In this awful moment , when prostrate at th-is holy altar , do you not shudder at every crime , and have yon not confidence in every virtue ? May this reflection inspire you with noble sentiments ; may you be penetrated with a religious abhorrence of every vice

that , degrades the dignity of human nature ; and may j-ou feel the elevation of soul which scorns a dishonourable action , and ever invites to the practice of piety and virtue . These are the wishes of a father and a brother conjoined . Of yon the greatest hopes are raised ; let not our expectations bo deceived . You arc tho son of a Mason , who glories in the profession ; and for your zeal

and attachment , your silence and good conduct , your father has already pledged his honour . You are now , as-a member of this illustrious Order , introduced a subject of a new country , whose extent is boundless . Pictures are open to your view , wherein true patriotism is exemplified in glaring colours , and a series of transactions recorded , which the rude hand of time can never

erase . The obligations which influenced the first Brutus and Manlius to sacrifice their children to the love of their country are not more sacred than those which bind rac to support the honour and reputation of this venerable Order . This moment , my son , j'ou owe to me a second bh-th : should your conduct iu life correspond

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with the principles of Masonry , my remaining years will pass away with pleasure aud satisfaction . Observe the great examples of our ancient Masters , peruse our history and our constitutions . The best , the most humane , the bravest , and most civilised of men have been our patrons . Though the vn ? gar are strangers to

our works , the greatest geniuses have sprung from our Order . The most illustrious characters on earth have laid tho foundation of their most admirable qualities in Masonry . The wisest of princes—Solomon—planned our institution , as raising a temple to the Eternal and Supreme Ruler of the Universe . Swear , my son , that you will be a true and faithful Mason ; know from this

moment , that I center the affection of a parent in the name of a brother and a friend . May your heart be susceptible of love and esteem , and may you burn witli the same zeal your father possesses . Convince the world by your new alliance you are deserving our favours , and ever forgot the ties which bind you to honour and to justice . View not with indifference the extensive

connections you have formed , but let universal benevolence regulate your conduct . Exert your abilities iu the service of your King and country , aud deem the knowledge you have this day attained , the happiest acquisition of your life . Recall to memory the ceremony of your initiation ; learn to bridle your tongue , and to govern your passions ; and ere long you will have occasion to

say , " In becoming a Masou 1 truly became the man ; and while I breathe will never disgrace a jewel that kings may prize . " If I live , my son , to reap the fruits of this day ' s labour , my happiness will be complete ; I will meet death without terror , close my eyes in peace , and expire without a groan , in the armes of a virtuous and a worthy Free-Mason . ' "

V % F R E E - M A S 0 N S 'V ^ MEMENTO . M Magnitude , Moderation , Magnanimity . A Affability , Affection , Attention .

S Silence , Secrecy , Security . 0 Obedience , Order , Oeconomy . N Noble , Natural , Neighbourly . R Bational , Reciprocative , Receptive . Y Yielding , Ypight , Yare . EXPLANATION . Masonry , of things tcacheth how to attain their just Magnitude ;

to inordinate affections , the art of Moderation ; It inspires the soul ivith true Magnanimity . £ It also teaches US Affability ; fe | 3 to love each other with true Affection ; § fr and to pay to things sacred a just Attention . fee M It instructeth us how to keep Silence ; «

g to maintain Secrecy ; Q « aud preserve Security . £ 5 ,, pi Also , to whom it is due , Obedience ; § LU to observe good Order ; g and a commendable Oeconomy . fei i-l It likewise teaches us how to bo worthily Noble ;

& truly Natural ; 0 g and , without reserve , Neighbourly . t » It instilleth principles indisputably Rational ; £ and formeth in us a disposition Reciprocative ; H and Receptive . ¦ It maketh us to things indifferent Yielding

; to what is absolutely necessary Y pight ' ;* aud to all that is most truly good Yare . f VIRTUTI ET SILENTI / E ; ( Year of Masonry 5790 ) . ( Anno Dom . 1786 ) .