Free Masonry - The Masonic Trowel

342 WEISHAUPT'S IMPRESSIVE VIEWS OF
CHAPTER LI.
Illuminism: The end sanctifies the means: Reason their
Religion.
"With tract oblique,
" A* tint, as one who eoogfat acorn, but tetrad
" To interrupt, aide-long he works fail way.
" Oft he bowed
" His turret crest, and sleek enamelled neck,
" Fawning, and licked the ground whereon she trod*"
Milton, b. 9.
. THE innocent aspect assumed by this fraternity, is
worthy, in fraud, of the Tempter himsel£ The nonce
is made, at his introduction, to say, " I subject myself
the more willingly to the secrecy required, as my introducer
assures me that nothing is ever transacted in this society
hurtful to religion, morals, or the state." (B. p. 38.)
These words are put into the mouth of the novice, and
prepare him with confidence to receive the fallowing introduction
to the statutes of his degree, which are now placed
in his hands.
(B. p. 41.) " For the tranquility and security of ail
the brethren, whether novices, or active members of the
society, and io prevent all ill grounded suspicions, or disagreeable
doubts, the venerable order declares, that it absolutely
has m view no project, enterprise, or undertaking',
hurtful to the state, to religion, or to good morals; and that
it savour8 nothing of that nature in any of its members. Its