Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-06

sA"""t DC Drought see bt SIDE aud comparcdt
~ comparison cau &c nslitufcd between tN.n
rec MasouFY PROCESSES to be al Institution
spding oPoa aid rising out OF the system Of
DIVINE revea. ou-a ,,lalt rsseivinr 6,r,b and
ha0rishmept from the soil OF sacred truth moi
e. crested nor indepeudent in Us existence.
10 SPEAK % Free Masonry, then as openly
msSlae e'Anas equs' 20, OF greater THAI Cars.
aaalty, - totatk a5s0rdiy enough.
IT'S s9oisty whsse pFofsssed object is TO
promote 'he practical efficiency OF The Scrio.
ute preoepts and doctrines. To call "a a soh.
su1use tor the religion OF The Bible. 5 as PROC
sr as Q Call a eburca or CHRISTIAN society. GOV.
efalng 1seif by the scriptures and lsbor M 10
Prat'' E me practice % Vi tue and ptsiy, 4 SAB.
snf"se Tor the telEloa OF he niols.
lae deicreS which We have made of the
pnncHpies q speculative Free Masonry i n
VI Oh w think eseyhoi est, "a did aud wei.
iatorBea mud must admit.
Apiseit d~ee'fiaas and speculative opininns-
. tReie system "a such,--aw are bold 20 ss.srs
~ oHs nave 40 e~neTuies, but ignarsnce,
a"irea. minded bigotFy, AMI downright inaiel
y. me unoa9ever, of course, is ~ much cot
u P'acs 10 tue lodge as in the church. lh.e
shi'Ehsened Christian can have netting to OBJ
JScS 70 tselr principles, which are in TACT hfs
o"n' beng drawn directly from the scriptures,
respecting the Masonic character thu language
ased by Masons themselves IS: az rs nat seithsr
can ~ es a secret, that Il coed mason is Of necessity
nHiy and emphaneafy a ehrSaan
But after all ths, uay be said or a. exoel
lehee OF tue prineiples OF The MASONIC ,nstit Ia.
ton enc question .emains, the chief with ind;
eions minds; what are its practice effar,. 'Ths
msaas which Masonry. az a society emnloss
10 inculeste good principles and promote Inc
practiee OF virtue and religion in the world
ae tney pr7'si TO be well chosen to accomplish
Tue ~oolecif Or, IN fever words, is Free Ma
scAFy beneficial TO Societyi According as they
see tessoa 10 decide this question in the aft m
awe OF negative, men Of sense and benev.
olent principles will generally sup,o,s ar
dtsapprovs OF the society. Ii should there.
tore, DOUBTLESS, be tie part Of All true Masons.
VINO eot"shy apprevf Of the institution add
would exseod us influence Ia exert then selves
70 otlng men to decide this question IN the al.
"t'hatsF' nut tor this purpose no arts of To-
gle Wit suffice Mere professions az nr,eci.
piles. though ever 50 airh ard pcre. viii saiI
Cfeeds are a dead ~l4tter-word4 are but ! re,,h
Men will loot, and ought 10 look, Tor lie fru,ta
u Nissonry'tneir attention cauao, be turned q.
way from this point. by Lrr Il uts ve sh.T k-ao7,
'he"'. IS and must be the rule of i,,drment IN
respect 10 MAsoDs, not less then others. All
men must bea9ie to see much frui., efsrs al
h'Sn"1ii cordially approve the institution. II "a
a common sense way of Judging which ne
world hiss rs well as wise men ard ch,;s.;o,s.
and no man, and no. society," Of men should
expect TO escape this trial by the plain. unso.
works. wv
We have glanrad ct the principles and The
- y your order; We nov sppeal to you in
view OF those rtiecipies and ask-wb.. ar, ~
Ha~n ought yoa 70 be' What. 70 he co,s;s,an,
wi b your protassioni What. 60 supnor, aod -. ,
Commend the ins'i,ution you love. and o. which
F"u ssy wI'h an enthusiasm ueriy of The bess
~ canses, I'VE as Masons 90 know thss he
sYsfeh, az such, - emphatieaily excellent in ia
"e' aWl We are haund in eonscienc. and
sYerY : Hevalent affection whiab warm, IN.
heasf that %rejoices in the promotion Sf h,mao
hspppess, 70 proclaim il to The w.rld, Bound
N conscience 10 proc'sin siasorry % the
worFi Hsw can Won do ~ Not merely by
nee.aFing me excellence Of is principles: not
J rstoHAlneHda'ion of words oniy,-skey are
eth spent 70 no better purpose Than 70 i%nia,e
Your cause, II the Practical results as exhibited
~ the ivea of your mambers. do na. hear out
the accommodation. But, az conscientious
aRd good men. let your zeal glow pi,b = hsiy
Ardor, - slvc energy TO the neral and reIi.
sfvas esihc,ples ofyour institution. ifthsre be
nsed ssrsfsrmatinn, let a reformation BE- Gem.
menesd ~ yon. Let the enthusiasm OF action
ningie w'ih ihe enthusiasm 81 your words and
lfeei'nss; and when YOU eatssr again around
ycur secret altar, lead IL with Misunderstanding
every wee that may be found among you; and
s' every good p~riDeiris OF Masonry be cher.
'sned and warmed into life and activity. Then,
snd not ~ then. can YOU proclaim Masonry to
the world with success
Your creed is in the hands of men; your
principles are before the world; a consarison
eii be made between your creed md yonr
ives lfthese shalt be found generally to dis
sgree-it few are found 10 hs the more homes,
or Charitable, ~virtusus or pioss, for processing
ne excellent principles of your society. De.
sena upon II, just or unjust though yeu sb-uid
deem u. The world will Judge harshly Of Mason.
~; ncsniog can prevent il; and tha judisious,
yes, Tie most j~udicieus, viii hesitate 10 aokno~l
edge The practical excellence of Masonry
ne wise VIII fear, and nss without reason,
mar TOE means which your society uses TO en-.
force moral add religious truths upont he hearts
OF men, are feeble snd iniudicioas; and there.
fore, much ssthey may approve ard admire the
abs,rsct doctrines and principles Of yeur society
Will tail to give their full approbasio ION to it
they cannot do il as honest ard coed man.-Io
saying these things, | know | bot state the con.
~vtssioas ofyenr ogs minds on the subject
fsu al see the consequences which would 10.
lesitsbiy fellow the general Failure Of rssoss to
1--we their prinoiples-to act ont the auYe and
sublime sentiments Of virtue and religion which
ara combined IN tbe creed Of ths society, ard
ought to purify and elevate the character of ev-
cry memeer. fou srs, and must be expsotedi
10 be strictly moral men: mas, mere, according
TO your own showing. as good Mssons, ycu
must pc expected TO be also true Christians.
4 Faadg IN de all IN xya.xu an A. - AZ.