Free Masonry - The Masonic Trowel

OP FREE MASONRY. 313
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for one, I say no. We desire to fear God. But there are.
some it is prudent to watch against And whom more
than one already found very treacherous ? Whom more
than one that works by night ? Whom more than one that
professes to be light, and dwells in concealment with a
deadly weapon, and a more fearful oath, to guard the approach
to her dark lodge ?
I am not afraid for Christianity; not for the free institutions
of my country; not for the integrity and purity of brother
Masons. The cause of religion will continue to advance;
the cause of liberty is in a state of prosperity; and the intelligence
and morality of this people, and of the world, is
daily improving.
And what is Free Masonry, that we should fear it ? A
swelling bubble. Professor Robison was well acquainted
with it; hear him. And do not be surprised, if, under his
hands, it appears more justly contemptible than it has yet
done.
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