In 1930, Most Worshipful Brother John I. Newell, Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico wrote the following:
“Attracted only by favorable report, teeming thousands, ignorant of its internal workings, continually seek admission ‘unsolicited by friends and unbiased by mercenary motives.’ Mighty Legions march forward under its banners, succoring the widow, the orphan and the destitute, practicing charity, loyal to country and worshiping God.”
Powerful words.
If we are to live up to them, we must practice Freemasonry. Even if others don’t understand it.
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Images Of Mortality
Images of mortality have always been an important part of Freemasonry. More subdued in American style Craft Masonry, and partly taken in by our Scottish and York Rites, but nevertheless these symbols and themes remain a part of our Blue Lodges.
