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from his many talents , is required to make extensive works under the principles of virtue ; yet poverty is no excuse for an omission of that duty , for as the cry of innocence ascends to Heaven , as the voice of babes and sucklings reach the throne

of God , and as the breathings of a contrite heart are heard in the regions of immeasurable dominion , so our prayers are mutually required for the welfare of each other . 4 . Let us seriously reflect on the real danger

which awaits those who deviate from the paths of rectitude , which admonishes us to be true to our trust and never , through malevolence or wantonness , betray that confidence which a fellow-creature may have reposed in us , by betraying his secrets ; for that , perhaps , were to rob him of the

guard which protects his property or his life . Elegant speculations are sometimes formed to float on the surface of the mind , while bad passions possess the interest of the heart . But the tongue of a Mason should be void of offense , and

without dissimulation , speaking truth with discretion , censuring with moderation , and never exceed the bounds of right reason ; maintaining a heart free from vice , locking up secrets , an advocate in the cause of virtue , and communing in charity and

brotherly love . To defame a brother , or suffer him to be defamed without interesting ourselves for the preservation of his name and character , there is scarce the shadow of an excuse to be found-Defamation is always wicked .

Slander and evil-speaking are the pests of civil society , are the disgrace of every degree of moral and religious profession , are the poisonous bane of all brotherly love . Remember , you are all brethren ; value therefore the reputation of your

brother as you would your own ; his disgrace , especially in the relation of it , will always be a part of your own , and if he deserves not your esteem and friendship , he has at least a demand upon your pity and commiseration .

Speak not evil of one another ; he who speaks evil of his brother errs , for judgment is not the prerogative of man . 5 . The principles of Masonry , in conjunction with these points , most forcibly enjoin us to be

anxious in supporting and administering to the happiness and comfort of every individual . Like a fruitful olive tree , planted by the side of a fountain , whose boughs overshoot the wall , so is a

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Mason s charity ; it spreads abroad its arms from the strength and opulence of its station , and lends its shade for the repose , protection and comfort of all those who come under its branches . Let us , then , haste to the cottage of affliction , where

misery reigns with her iron rod , and lay the arm of affection beneath the neck of a distressed fellow-creature . Whilst they live , support their drooping heads , and cheer their afflicted hearts ; cover them with the garment of kindness and of

friendship , adminster to them the cordial cup of brotherly affection , and , however great or small our abilities may be , we should always remember that a cup of wine , or even of water , given in the name , and with the heart of a brother , shall in no

wise be forgotten . Wherever we go , let the orphan cease to weep , and in the sound of our voice let the widow forget her sorrowi Let our presence at home be the constant felicity of our families . Let the , integrity

and affability of our conduct in the world be the subject of conversation to all those with whom we travel through life ; and 1 st charity and benevolence be the armorial bearings of our Masonic honours . —Pomeroy'sDemocrat .

A Summary Of The History Of The Indefatigable Lodge, No. 237.

A SUMMARY OF THE HISTORY OF THE INDEFATIGABLE LODGE , No . 237 .

COMPILED EEOM THE MINUTES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS , BY BRO . DAVID WILLIAMS , P . M . The following account of the history of the Indefatigable Lodge , Swansea , the members of

which have just laid the foundation stone of anew Masonic Hall * in which to hold their meetings , will be found an interesting accompaniment to the proceedings on that occasion . The warrant of tha Lodge is dated the eight

day of May , 1805 , and was issued under the authority of the Grand Master , his Royal Highness George Augustus Frederick , Prince of Wales , by the Earl of Moira , Acting Grand Master . It recites that a warrant of constitution was granted

in the year 1777 to several Master Masons therein named , for the purpose of holding a Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons ; which Lodge was accord-