Holly Springs gazette., 1843-06-30

1ud our pToiheF, and as such TO be embra
ced with beneyolcnce and affection. In
whatever region of the Globe he resides
whatever customs or manners he adopts, OF
10 whatever religious system he adheres, he
is still a member ofthe same family to which
we all 5ciong- Aand shall we feel indifferent
TO our brethren. shall we indulge resent
ment and hostility towards them2 because
they dwell in ano:hcr land or because their
| government. or policy. or religion are diff.
/ ferent from ours when we know that the
great Jehovah, before whom all nations ale
as nothing. and are counted 10 him, as less
than nothing and vanity, who nee,eth out
! the heavens with n span, snd comprehend
eth the dust Of The earth in a measure: who
/ holdeth is waters in the hollow Of his hand.
and taketh up lis isles as a very little thing,
is mindful Of them Ought we not on
the contrary TO take an interest in every
thing that concerns them. to rejoice in their
prosperity, 10 feel compassion on account of
error and folly, vice and tyranny nav have
produced among them, and TO alleviate TO
the utmost of our power, the misfortunes and
expressions under which they groan? And
although our recuniary resources may be
tco limited 70 relieve all their wants. vet
the warm feelings OF Brotherly love which
burns in our hearts, is not so limited as our
purses. and we may still have the soothing
words Of sympathy and Kindness for their |
affections, and drop tear of commissera- |
tion for their sufferings. Reason as we'll |
as Masonry. spurns at that narrow minded |
and contracted Philanthropy which confines
its regards to particular country. or to a
particular sect, or to the members of any one
particular institution.
Most Worshiptui Grand Master:
10 you as the highest officer known
10 our Institution in this State, is particular
ly entrusted the ancient Land marks ofour :
well these nclent customs of
he Crah.-for in this day of Innovation and
improvement, it is much to be feared that
he spirit OF alteration. will find its way into
'ur Lodges unless the vigilance oftheir off.
;ers and the active influence Of the Breth-
zen. De exertea to the utmost, to preserve the
ountain IN its original purity.
Il is with pain and regret that have to
ay it. that the work of Innovation has alread- {
! commenced among our Brethren The
Grand Lodge at Berlin has passed resolu-
ion, that they will not admit into their Lod
,es Brother oflhe Mosaic or Mahomcdan
aith, but tha: they will exercise towards
hese Brethren the fraternal duties to which
hey are bound as masons. And again, the !
Grand Lodge of Tennessee has incorpora-
ed in its constitution the bigoted and intoIe-
ant clause. requiring ofthe candidates for
he privilege Of masonry. belief in a state ;
t future rewards and punishments
am well aware that many of our Breth-
en- ha We suffered much persecution from the
fferent churches and sects, TO which they
cfOU8, on account OF bntlI dudCDI0eDL 10
masonry. which has produced in them an
desire to obviate all objections
ND to convince their different churches that
Masonry differs but little from the religion OF
Christ; and with the short sighted infatua-
ion of erring man they have run into that
}gotry and intolerance OF the daRwhich is
0 din ectsy opposed to every rational princi
lie. TO eve,v generous and humane feeling,
} every precept of christianity, and TO every
disposition incuIcated by the religion ofJe-
us, and so opposite to the vital principles of
masonry For masonry Is a universal
cience, and like the sun. dispenses Its light,
nd genial influence upon all lands and |
oun.ries, withou, regard to religious creeds
r noin; :cai opinions the moral and just are
II en,;,led 70 its aene fits; hence the impro-
,rietv ofthese innovations. must be apparent
0 ALL The only prerequisites mat mas oeen
cquired for ages, by masonry .: me- ea'u'
ates has been as you will find in the mason !
c constitutions, as they are given in the man
,aI that they should believe firmly IN one