Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-11-12

ton, and ever invites 70 the practise VI
piety and virtue, 4
These are the wishes of father and
a brother conioined. Ofyou the grea-
test hopes are raised; let not our ex-
pectations be deceived. You are the
SON of a mason who glories in the pro-
.essiou and for your zeal and attach.
ment, your silence and your good con,
duct, your father has already piedgeo
his honor.
You are now, member OF this Illus
trious order, introduced a SUBJECT OF
new country, whose extent is bound
less. Pictures are open to your view,
wherein true patriotism is exempllfled
in gIaring colours. and series OF trans
actions recorded, which the rude hand
of time can never Grace The obllga.
tons which Influenced The first Brutus
and Manilus to sacrifice their children
10 the love of their country. are not
more sacred than those which bind me
to support the honor and reputation OF
this venerable order.
This moment, my sen, you owe me
a second birth should your conduct In
life correspond with the principles of
Masonry, my remaining years will pass
away with pleasure and satisfaction.
Observe the great example of our an.
cient masters, peruse our history and
our cons tl,utions The best, the most
humane, the bravest, the most clvlli-
zed of men, have been our patrons
Tho the vulgar are Stranger to our
works, the greatest genluses nave
sprung from our order. The most IL
lustrious characters on earth have aid
ed the foundation of their most amiable
qualities in Masonry, The wisest OF
princes, Solomon, planned our instltu.
ton, and ra sed temple to the Eternal
and Supreme Ruler of the Universe.
Swear, my son, that you will be a
true and faithful Mason Know, from
this moment. | centre the affection OF
parent in the name of brother and
friend. May your heart be susceptible
of love and esteem, and may you burn
with the .ame zeal your father possess
ses. Convince the world that by your
new alliance you are deserving of our
favors, and never forgetthe ties which
bind you to honor and justice.
View not with indifference the extern
sive connexions you have formed, but
let universal benevolepce regulate your
conduct. Exert your abilities in the
service of your king and your country,
End deem the knowledge you have this
day attained, the happiest acquisition
of your life.
Recall to your memory the ceremo-
ny Of your initiation; learn to bride
your tongue, and govern your passions:
and ere long you will have occasion to
say, I'm becoming Mason, truly be-
came man; and while breath | will
never disgrace jewel that kings may
prize"
fl live, my son, to reap the fruits of
this days labor, my happiness will be
complete. / will meet death without
terror, close NY eyes IN peace, and ex'
pire without groan, in the arms OF
virtuous and worthy Freemason.
&c Fathers alone fathers heart can know,
What secret ties Of still enjoyment flow
When brothers love, but if their hate succeeds,
They wage the war, but its the father bleeds'"
Whom worthy master Samuel Hern.
famous for his living, preaching and
writing. lay Oh his death bed, (rich on
ly in goodness and children,) his wife
made much wonaDisb lamentation what
should hereafter become of her little
ones. .EPeace, sweet heart" said he,
"that God who feedeth the ravens, will
not starve the HcrnS
[FuIier's Good Thoughts.