Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

Q. What were they?
A. A listening ear, a silent tongue, and a faithful
heart.
Q. What do they teach?
A. A listening ear teaches me to listen to the
instructions of the Worshipful Master, but more
especially to the cries of a worthy distressed
brother. A silent tongue teaches me to be silent in
the Lodge, that the peace and harmony thereof
may not be disturbed, but more especially before
the enemies of Masonry. A faithful heart, that I
should be faithful and keep and conceal the
secrets of Masonry and those of a brother when
delivered to me in charge as such, that they may
remain as secure and inviolable in my breast as
in his own, before being communicated to me.
Q. What were you next presented with?
A. The Grand Master's check-word.
Q. What was that?
A. Truth.
Q. How explained?
A. Truth is a divine attribute, and the foundation
of every virtue. To be good and true are the first
lessons we are taught in Masonry. On this theme
we contemplate, and by its dictates endeavor to
regulate our conduct; hence while influenced by
this principle, hypocrisy and deceit are unknown
among us, sincerity and plain-dealing distinguish
us, and the heart and tongue join in promoting
each other's welfare, and rejoicing in each other's
prosperity.