Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1874-08-22

nectiOn between it and the cultiva-
ton of virtue, and furnishes the
most powerful incentives to good.
ness."-De Witt Clinton.
"The aims of Freemasonry are
not limited to one form of operation,
or one mode of benevOlence. Its
object is at once moral and social.
1t proposes both to cultivate the
mind and enlarge and purify the
heart."-Rer. j. o. Skinner.
"Freemasonry is all, institution
founded on eternal reason and truth;
whose deep basis is the civilization
of.mankind, and whose everlasting
glory it is to have the immoveable
support of those two mighty pillars,
science and morality.'-Dr. Dodd.
masonry is an art, useful and
extensive, which comprehends with
in it's circle every branch Of useful
knowledge and learning, and stamps
an indelible mark of pre-eminence
on its genuine professors, which nei.
ther chance, power, nor fortune can
bestow."-Preston.
"Freemasonry is q moral order,
instituted by virtuous men, with
the praiseworthy design of recall
ing to our remembrance the most
sublime truths, in the midst of the
most innocent and social pleasures,
founded on liberality, brotherly love
and charity."-ArnoM.
~ highly venerate the Masonic
institution, under the fullest persua.
sion that where its principles are
acknowledged, and it's laws and pre-
cepts obeyed, it comes nearest to
the Christian religion, in it's moral
effects and influence, of any institu-
ton with which I am acquainted"
-Rev. Fred. Dalcho.
"Freemasonry is an institution es-
sentially philanthropic and progress
sive, which has for it's basis the ex-
istance of God and the immortality
of the soul. 1t has for it's object the
exercise of benevolence, the study
of universal morality, and the prac-
tice of all the virtues."-Constitu-
ton Grand Orient Of France.
"There are great truths at the
foundation of Freemasonry-truths
which it is it's mission to teach-and
which as constituting the very es-
sence of that sublime system which
gives to the venerable institution it's
peculiar identity as science of mo.
rality and it behooves every disciple
diligently to ponder and inwardly
digest."-Albert Pike.
"Freemasonry is an ancient and
respectable institution, embracing
individuals Of every nation, of every
religion, and OF every condition in
life. Wealth, power and talents,
are not necessary to the person of
a Freemason. An unblemished
character and a virtuous conduct
are the only qualifications for ad-
mission into the ordcr."-Lauvie.
"Freemasonry is an institution
based on that failing charity
which upholds universal love, calms
the troubled sea of our evil passions,
and leaves a smooth surface in which
all men, who are sincere and consci.
entious worshippers of God, and un.
exceptionable in moral department.,
may unite, bless each other, and re,
joice in practically realizing the sub
lime sentiment that
God has made mankind one
Mighty brotherhood.
Himself their Master and the
World his Lodge."-Dr j. Burns
"Freemasonry is an institution
founded upon the principles of ever.
lasting truth and universal philan-
thropy. And while its influence is
being ditfused to every corner of
the world, we trust that it will con-
tinue to be, as it ever has been, the
Dane of despotism and oppression,
The enemy of superstition and IA
naticism, the promoter of civiliza-
lion and good order, the friend of
interrupted sciences, of true benev.
'lence, and unaffected piety."-
NapthaH Sha,o.
Ono of the least hattarinU U trihu taS