Free Masonry - The Masonic Trowel

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Our author thus concludes the chapter under consideration
: u These are the genuine principles of Masonry, and
evpry member is solemnly bound to believe them in his
heart, and practise them in his life." (p. 53.)
Free Masonry and Revelation are the same thing; but
how has this important fact been so long concealed from
the Missionary Society ? Their labour to evangelize the
world is like the Hebrews 9 task of making brick without
straw. Free Masonry will do it in less time.
Enemies have risen up to deny revelation. Why should
not its particular friend, Free Masonry, be brought out to
their confusion ? O, that Paley had been, and that Chalmers
were, of the fraternity! Then the evidences of Christianity
might, in their works, shine by the light of Free Masonry,
with redoubled lustre. And let it cheer the heart
of the philanthropist, that should Revelation, by any untoward
event, be lost, all that is most interesting in it, would
be preserved in the breasts of faithful Masons, and restored
to the world by Free Masonry.
u Success to all accepted Masons;
" There is none can their honour pull down;
u For e'er since the glorious creation
" These brave men were held in renown."
Chorus,
" Then who would not be a Free Mason ;
u So happy and jovial are we ?
" To kings, dukes, and lords, we are brothers,
u And in every lodge we are free."
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