Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-01-08
THE PRINCIPLES OF ODD-FEL
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The following gives fair exposition of
the design and objects of the Order, ond
we commend it to the perusal Of those
who, from Indifference or prejudice, have
been led to speak disparagingly of an lns,i.
tuition which is emincn,ly beneficial in its
nature, and calculated 10 promote feelings
Of charity and Observation-Disclosures among
men:
"God, working ever on social plan,
! By various ties attaches man to man."-Cyrp-r
| lnappicable IS the name Of Odd Fellow may
be TO this ancient Order, It nevertheless pos
sesscs merits, which elicit the aid and supper.
Of those benevolent hearts who are always ready
| TO sympahse with the unfortunate and an c'rd.
To this end only the Clder Of Odd Fellows
direct their principles, and Notwithstanding the
cold whispers Of the Ignorant and un'eeng. in
no institution, we boldly assert, is he spirit Of
| Harmony and Brolherly Affection more closely
observed or Iastingly adhered to.
Though handed down in no very regular
manner. yet the proofs Of the antiquity Of Odd
| Fellowship are iacontrover,ihe; and has in the
present age, revived the confidence Of its friends,
both from its Moral and Charitable tendency
its success has exceeded the most sauguine ex.
pecIations Of its supporters, and thereby bali d
every effort Of its enemies for the Ultimate dis
tncon Of the Order; it is and ever will be
maintained firm and mistaken, and notwiihs;aad
ing any pecuIIarItes which lis came may con
vey, the Charity and Bencvoence which it ex
eroises, have been viewed with feelings Of pleas.
ute and regard.
at makes what happiness we Justly call.
Sub-ists not in the good Of one, bu, all"
There are many preposterous and absurd opin
ions respecting tie Older Of Odd Fellows: 10
this, in measure, we attribute the increase and
respectable standing it has now attained. Excl.
ted as it were, by curiosity and an rs8tiabIe
desire to scrurinize, many have come forward;
being disappointed in their opinions, and ber 2
made acquainted with the inherent and latent
beauties which characterize the Order, have used
the utmost Of their endeavOgs to promote the
same.
In all proceedings the most profound respect
is observed-we meet in Friendship, transact
orr business in Harmony, and depar. in Peace
Politics or any irrelevant conversation is no
permitted under heavy penalties; by the obsev
ance Of which nothing like contention ord;scosc
from improper discussion ever arise in our Lodge
and while pleasing ourselves in maintaining
tucsS pllHI'pICs, We oIS O"oiS We mug
make ourselves happy.
In our dispensaons as Beneficial Society
we must relieve the disuesses Of our Brethren
without distinction. From whatever region az
Odd Fellow may come, he can always find {
friend and be protected
The moral influence which our institution
exercises over its members, must be ccded an,
acknowledged by ALL Nothing like indecency
or profanity is permitted, and while the Lodg
exercises this influence wilhin, they hold them
selves responsible for our conduct without
There are no distinctions among US. w
associate as Brethren OF one and the same fam
y we guard against any impositions that ma
be praclised towards US; we hold
Honor and Truth as our motto;
Charity and Ecnevoence our cause;
Friendship and Peace as our standard;
Love ard Unity our shield.
Such and such only are the principles OF Cd
Fellowship, and while Divine Providence assist
us, we will practice them; bearing in Our mind
eye, that by such deeds we can alone enter h
Celestial Lodge above, where we
"Shall stand before the Host Of Heaven confessed
Forever blessing and forever blessed
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