Thursday, October 23, 2014

A Charge. A great way to depart a Communication

Brethren, we are about to quit this sacred retreat of friendship and virtue, to mix again with the world. Amidst its concerns and employments, forget not the duties which you have heard so frequently inculcated, and so forcibly recommended, in this Lodge. Be Diligent, Prudent, Temperate, and Discreet. Remember that around this Altar you have promised to befriend and relieve every brother who shall need your assistance. You have promised to remind him, in the most friendly manner, of his errors, and aid his reformation. These generous principles you are to extend farther; every human being has a claim upon your kind offices; do good unto all. We recommend it more especially to the "Household of the Faithful." Finally my Brethren, be you all of one mind to live in harmony and may the God of Love and Peace abide with you.