Free Masonry - The Masonic Trowel

TO FREE MASONS.
BRETHREN,
HAVING devoted much study to the subject of Free
Masonry, I am.thoroughly convinced that the ancient landmarks
are removed, that our old customs are irreparably
infringed, and the established usages of the Art are in utter
confusion, bringing great discredit upon the Fraternity
of Free and Accepted Masons, and concealed daggers of
infidelity to the hearts of the brethren.
It becomes my bounden duty, as a faithful brother, to
make an effort, in the words of the Master's charge, " to
correct the irregularities of the less informed brethren; to
fortify their minds with resolution against the insidious foe,
and to guard them against every allurement to vicious
practices."—See Preston's Illustrations of Masonry, p. 78.
and the Free Mason's Monitor, p. 76.
Fearless of her whose name is Mystery, and whose light
is Egyptian darkness, it is done affectionately, brethren,
with respect to you. It will present you strange and unexpected
facts, with approved Masonic authorities for them,
in every case faithfully and amply quoted. Accept the
work; ponder it; and may Immanuel, God with us, ever
be with those, who with simplicity of heart receive truth in
the love of it.
THE AUTHOR.