A second objection is to be found in the origins of Freemasonry. The idols of the land were humiliated, and the Israelites were afterwards bidden to have nothing to do with these things. After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do. Cast ye away every man the abominations of his eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt. It is not we alone among the sects who see inconsistency and worse in a professing Christian being a Freemason.
Much light is shed on the subject by a recent controversy on the subject.
He draws attention to the oath taken. Before taking the oath, however, a Masonic prayer is offered. Vouchsafe Thine aid, Almighty Father and Supreme Governor of the Universe, to this convention, and grant that this candidate for Freemasonry, who now kneels before Thee, may so dedicate and devote his life to Thy service that he may become a true and faithful Brother among us. Endue him with a competence of Thy Divine Wisdom, that, assisted by the secrets of the Masonic Art, he may the better be enabled to unfold the beauties of true godliness, to the honour and glory of Thy Holy Name. So mote it be.