Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1852-07-17

and receive the forgivness and friendly admonons
True Brothers.
Here too, we may all improve ourselvesin knowledge
feel no didcnce, reluctance, in discovering ig
norance while in pursuit Of light but each ask Of the
other, who may be better informed, certain points
with assurance of receving where stations aud honor
do not excite Jealousy or envy on the part
tempt derson the other; where knowledge is free
to ALL who will be seduous and digenl in their applica
ton; where each may have his due proportion Of woEl
to perform, and receive his wages in due time. And
what valuable treasures he may acquire? A fund o
Masonic virtues and knowledge, chart by which he
may his safely the bulous ocean
of life, with the brilliant of hope in view point
ing him to the haven of endless peace and happiness
and if casually thrown among strangers in any part o
the Globe. his credentials will give him ready and fa-
vorable reception among friends and brothers, where
his history is known and where he finds home,
till some proptoas gale again invites him his pas
sage. and accomplish his journey. Then heartfelt
adeus are nterchanged. and affections tears bear wit
TO the indisouble bonda. and tender ties which
unite the whole Fraternity Of Masons wherever dsper-
sed. or whatever may be their fortune.
If man be emuluus of honorable promotion; would
he become learned and scientifc-then let him become
genuine Free Mason and he will find scope for his
genius and talent for institution fraught with the
arts and sciences; even in the dark ages, when the
world shrouded in the gloom of ignorance and
perstiton her altars were ilumned with the light of
knowledge PHILOSOPHY and Religion taught, as
tronomy, Geometry and Architecture, studied al
10 perfection Those lights have never been suf
fered flicker timely and congenal fuel has been ap
Piled and they have continued to glow with renewed
and increasing spendor. Hence it was while the
OF mankind were thrown INTO CONSERVATION and Alarm
by many Of the phenomena of nature Mason's could
look with csmness and composure, at the Eclipse Of
the Heavenly Bodies, and the temperance Of the
cratic and wandering admrng the grand and sub
lime in the immensty Of space and adorng the
great Creator for his glorious and wondprous works.
Nho BY unvary ing laws, rules and governs worlds and
systems, in their various revoutt causing the
tagonistic powers-aracton and repulsion-to keep all
within their proper spheres. Thus by the aid of As
trOnomy and Geometry, they were taught that col
isons fatal accident, could take place among the
Celestial Bodies, under the direction Of the Aiseeing
eye metoric substances, which frequently shoot hro'
the air. and often fall to the EarthAwhch the ignorant
supposed to be falling stnrswere considered nationally
accounted foand explained; all the phantasmagora
which for ages excited the fears Of the multitude have
ceased to be the harbingers OF evil forerunners of
the destruction of world; the lights of Masonry
have graduated to all who claim To be civilized nations
their wells Of ignorance and blindness first pene
trstcd by Masonrys cheering beams and the darknng
clouds nearly dispeled-but the s,eries the
hiden treasures, for the world enjoy they will
remain exclusively for the fraternity; but
those who found worthy participate in the pre-
eminent privilege; acquisition paramount all bless
ings that fall to the lot Of man below. .ssst -gass
Yet while we practise our secret arts and mysteries,
and attend to the special business of the Lodge should
study and investigate those and sciences of
which the learned world in possession, and
which Masonry incucates and enoins upon the breth
ren? This is an aye of progress, and MasOns, more
than all Others should strive not to be behind the times
We believe our Institution never in a more -four
ishng condition. never perhaps many men Of
erudision and talent connected with the order Many
scientific and brilliant productions, are now being emf
mated from different Lodges for the pernsa of the pub
hc II would bo dsmpning and dspirting considera-
ton for any Lodge, 0t she alone should remain ST.
lent when SO many fields of science open before
her. Writing and speaking upon subjects render them
more familiar and easy and Lodges who in the ha
bit of this think generally held in higher estima
nation by community for talent and responsibility. Un-
der this impression, oud respectfully suggest the
proprlety, of each member in this Lodge delivering
address IN his turn after important business is disposed
Of ! am confident the measure would have bene6-
Gal tendency In our phlan hrnpic bndy the fear of
emulation and competition could he objection while
dhdence to undertake the task may be easily surmoun
ted, where all entitled know the deficiencies of
each other; where all have just claim to ask nstruc
ton, or to give it, With minds should be per
Petualy free and untrammeled; shonld be entirely
what We profess: Free and Accepted Masons"
Free Masonery is truly progressive institution in
addition to its intricate and profound mysteries. 1t tenn
braces all the Arts aud Sciences that important
and useful to the world. The Temple of Science is al
ways placed within the view of Masons. though there
are many accivies to be surmounPd before reaching
It, Yet with the land marks well drawn, assduity
and perseverance will accomplish complete triumph
No class of men have many inducements and are so
sHohgY prompted TO acquire extensive knowledge as
those of our order, whose basis admits of euperstruc
ture, which for eruition and intelligence NAV with
If not surpass. all others established among civilized
tlons Then why should apathy. Incidence, be suf.
tered to exist in any of our Lodges when every mp
ment shown. and every principle inculcnted if sedn-
ously used and practised. would and expand
the mind and store it, atengh with fund of knowledge
respectable on earth and approved in heaven. To be
bright and competent Mason implies requisites fill
any important station in Church State. with dignity
and honor For the virtues taught the sciences ncu
Gated and the whole field of knowledge, which is open
ed to our view, such, that studied with ardor and
zeal and obtained to perfection. qualify the pnssrssor
for the most extensive duties of life Upon no have
been instrumental in forming this Lodge in Fremont
great responsibilities devolve: extent
form its character reapectabity. and influence it may
have over the morals of community. by whom
considered, body, recommending for their benefit
the principles Of Masonry. and if the the fruits
of our labor, do their expectations, shall
be thought wanting in judgment reckless in course.
and regardless of the true interests of others though
many Masons do, from the frairs of our nature, in
respects fall short of the duties enioned by the
Order yet, STILL example both in and out of the
Lodge should be such bear the sctest scrutiny
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