The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-07-15

IL must iiOl nc lolSOtlkll, nONcNSl,
that Brother may sometimes need what
is of far more value to him than pecuni-
ary aid. He may be placed in circum-
stances which call for the honest an
nOuncements of caution, the well-chOsen
words of good advice, or the soothing ac-
cents of sympathy; and if he can estab-
lish his claim to the confidence of the
craft, he may expect, though n stranger,
to realize the peculiar advantages of his
connection with the fraternity, and to
receive the desired aid.
If we admit the truthfulness of the
statements in this hasty sketch, we
must come to the conclusion, that
Freemasonry is, to very great
extent, creature Of circumstances
"a kind Ofndt,Gdi formation. Asaplant,
it unfolded "first the blade, then the ear,
then the full corn in the ear" Asa bull
ding, it had its foundation in few ele-
mentary, eternal, and indestructable
principles. Its construction was carried
forward by the employment of such ma
terials, and the adoption of such meas
ures, as the craft, with its progressive
skill, and ever enlarging experience, be-
lieved to be conducive to its highest in
terests. In due time it reached its con-
summation, and stood forth Hri"G tenn
pie, which, for the symmetry Of its pro-
portions, and the perfection of its parts,
challenged the attention and admiration
Of the world
Here some one may ask; When did
| FreemasOnry take its rise? When did
this living temple arrive at its c0nsum-
nation? 70 these questions we cannot
give definite reply. Weknow, that as
far back, along the pathway of time, as
the mllickering light of historic testimo-
ny conducts us, we recognize the eXis-
tence of the order; and that, assisted by
the dim taper of tradition, we can trace
it to period still more remote. But il
must be admitted by all, that there is a
point in thisinvcstigation, beyond which
dark antiquity fOrbids us to go.
"But whence sprung the mOrW Of the
order? What is the origin of the feeling
of social affection, which belongs to the
craft? Brethren, Frcemasonry is not thC
author of that principle. lt em6Odiey
philanthropy, and makes it practically
useful; it keeps alive the feeling of mu
tual dependence and the sense Of mutu.
al obligations, which belong to true phi.
lanthrOpy; and hence her appropriate
home is in the Lodge. She retreats hith-
or from the cold solfshncss Of the world
and is made welcome q active. SOrdid
desires, and Overreaching cupidity drove
her from the busy haunts of man; and
wandering to find some resting place fol
the s0les Of her feet, shcmakes her abode
with Us: the GOOD and the true in oul
order are for her; ;anl though we invoke
God in our secret assemblies, and stand
I In, of li. tt,n i.
for him best shown by the evidences and
fruits of our love TO man. We do not
origiHdte, we protect philanthropy. HeI
date is beyond the foundations Of social
life. She stands the eldest of Heavens
attributes for our benefit" She was ac.
lively employed when the Almighty
Architect formed the world, and created
man; and her sway was acknowledged
when "thc morning stars sang together
and all the sons Of God shouted for ioy.'
But at this point, some one may be in
Clincd to ask, What is Frcomasonry, a;
il exists among Us at the present day
70 this our reply is, that it is Il mora
and bCaerOieM institution, whose mem
bers are united in the bonds of fratcrna
) fellowship, and whose peculiar privi
leges are solemnly guarded by land
marks which are known only TO tht
: craft. The moral bearing of The nstitu
: ton is matter which may be "seer
f and read of all men," We know that i
= does not profess to be n system Of relig
: ion; nor does it attempt to diSplaCe re
f vcaled religion, or to occupy its room
Nay, it acknowledges the Bible as tht
, os The only nnrCnct ruIn of so,,r1 n,oroIi
tx. IF therefore. thn Rihlo ovnrts a sol
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