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that by Preemasonry schools are provided , where sound instruction is given ; and thus , instead of numbers of our fellow-creatures being cast upon the wide world , without the blessings of education by which to direct their course , they are trained to become useful mem * bers of that society wherein a bountiful Providence may place them .

These are some of the instances of charity wherewith Preemasonry abounds , and if time were permitted , doubtless numberless others , though perhaps not holding so prominent a position as those I have named , but all in their respective degrees conferring good in their circumscribed spheres , might be adduced to prove that the cultivation

of this virtue is one of the principal objects and aims of our Institution ; and to establish this , I need only mention the minor charities connected with the various Lodges that are so universally distributed throughout the length and breadth of the land . I feel , however , that I have sufficiently dwelt upon this head , and I will therefore proceed with another .

Besides the beauties I have already pointed out , there exist in the science of Preemasonry many others , in the exercise of which mankind are held together in the bonds of friendship ; and amongst these brotherly love abounds , by which natures the most opposite , and opinions diametrically opposed , find a place where their dissimilarities are united and their asperities forgotten . "Within our walls no

discordant jarrings are heard ; and though the minds of men outside are distracted by the heavings to and fro of factions attempting to uproot each other ; though despots may rule with a rod of iron ; though religious enthusiasm may cause men to doubt and hesitate ; though the priest may fulminate his anathemas ; and though discord may

enter into every house , and divide those united by the ties of kindred and relationship;—though all these have arisen in their turns , yet within our sacred walls the still peaceful voice of Masonry is heard , beyond and above the contending elements of strife ; still preaching her doctrines of brotherly love , relief , and truth ; and still exhorting her children to cultivate Paith , Hope , and Charity .

Preemasonry , however , stops not here ; and in order that its ramifications may extend themselves in every country and in every clime , care is taken that two of the greatest causes which stir up and rouse the angry passions of men are excluded ; and not only are all

discussions upon religious and political subjects most carefully forbidden , but Preemasons , in whatever country they may happen to be , are taught to submit themselves to the ruling power of the particular state wherein they may for the time being be living , and to conform and act in accordance with the laws of that country ; and hence it is ,

that though for a time it may be , and has been , found necessary to suspend from holding their meetings , most other secret societies , yet Preemasons have generally formed an exception ; or should it have happened , by reason of the convulsive throes of nations , that one arbitrary rule should apply to all secret societies whatever , yet with the first dawn of returning order has Masonry been permitted to resume her peaceful course .

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METROPOLITAN. Article 28
CHURCHMEN AND FREEMASONS. Article 15
ON SPECULATIVE MASONRY. Article 16
ADDRESS. Article 1
A MORAL. Article 22
TO THE ARMY. Article 23
CORRESPONDENCE Article 24
NATIONAL MASONIC BANQUET. Article 24
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 26
UNITED GRAND LODGE. Article 26
MASONIC CHARITIES Article 27
THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 28
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 66
PROVINCIAL Article 34
THE PATRIOTIC FUND. Article 4
ROYAL ARCH. Article 55
NEWFOUNDLAND. Article 59
KNIGHT TEMPLARISM. Article 57
IRELAND. Article 58
COLONIAL. Article 58
A YOUNG MASON'S MONTH AMONGST THE BRETHREN IN JERSY. Article 5
METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. Article 59
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. Article 61
CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. Article 62
Obituary Article 63
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that by Preemasonry schools are provided , where sound instruction is given ; and thus , instead of numbers of our fellow-creatures being cast upon the wide world , without the blessings of education by which to direct their course , they are trained to become useful mem * bers of that society wherein a bountiful Providence may place them .

These are some of the instances of charity wherewith Preemasonry abounds , and if time were permitted , doubtless numberless others , though perhaps not holding so prominent a position as those I have named , but all in their respective degrees conferring good in their circumscribed spheres , might be adduced to prove that the cultivation

of this virtue is one of the principal objects and aims of our Institution ; and to establish this , I need only mention the minor charities connected with the various Lodges that are so universally distributed throughout the length and breadth of the land . I feel , however , that I have sufficiently dwelt upon this head , and I will therefore proceed with another .

Besides the beauties I have already pointed out , there exist in the science of Preemasonry many others , in the exercise of which mankind are held together in the bonds of friendship ; and amongst these brotherly love abounds , by which natures the most opposite , and opinions diametrically opposed , find a place where their dissimilarities are united and their asperities forgotten . "Within our walls no

discordant jarrings are heard ; and though the minds of men outside are distracted by the heavings to and fro of factions attempting to uproot each other ; though despots may rule with a rod of iron ; though religious enthusiasm may cause men to doubt and hesitate ; though the priest may fulminate his anathemas ; and though discord may

enter into every house , and divide those united by the ties of kindred and relationship;—though all these have arisen in their turns , yet within our sacred walls the still peaceful voice of Masonry is heard , beyond and above the contending elements of strife ; still preaching her doctrines of brotherly love , relief , and truth ; and still exhorting her children to cultivate Paith , Hope , and Charity .

Preemasonry , however , stops not here ; and in order that its ramifications may extend themselves in every country and in every clime , care is taken that two of the greatest causes which stir up and rouse the angry passions of men are excluded ; and not only are all

discussions upon religious and political subjects most carefully forbidden , but Preemasons , in whatever country they may happen to be , are taught to submit themselves to the ruling power of the particular state wherein they may for the time being be living , and to conform and act in accordance with the laws of that country ; and hence it is ,

that though for a time it may be , and has been , found necessary to suspend from holding their meetings , most other secret societies , yet Preemasons have generally formed an exception ; or should it have happened , by reason of the convulsive throes of nations , that one arbitrary rule should apply to all secret societies whatever , yet with the first dawn of returning order has Masonry been permitted to resume her peaceful course .

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