El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-24

J OF our city. We think that this even
interests not only US, but every citizel
and lnhabitant of Ell Paso. For Amer
leans, viii e emphasizing freedom O
thought and belief, fully recognize the
power of religion. Every additions
cnurch within the bounds of our city i:
an additional safegu srd for it's protec.
ton, an additional security for its
strength, it's growth and its prospective
Not the law nor its officers can brine
ABOUT the peace, harmony and honor.
aols dealing necessary to the welfare
OF all, but the inculcation of moral
principles and the implanting of the
spirit OF Justice, righteousness and
charity. In the temple to be erected
mere the coming generations of Jewish
men and women will be- taught to be.
as nave been those that went before
Them, law abiding citizens and worthy
mem oers OF The community, zealouslv
lab. ring for all that will serve it's high
| est interests.
It's because we believe this occs-
s1on concerns all of you, that we have
requested the mem bers of the frater-
nity that Includes within its RACKS
men OF every denomination, sect and
opinion, to lay the cornerstone of our
Temple with its impressive rites. 1t
Is especially appropriate that you.
Free and Accepted Masons, among
whose mem bership 1 am proud of be-
ing myself enrolled, should conduct
this ceremony; for an order ia based
upon the acts and teachings of those
ancient builders who reared the Tenn
pie at Jerusalem, erected TO God and
dedicated to his holy name. l trust
that all who have Witnessed these
solemn rites and have heard the re-
Iteration of our noble teners, will IN.
derstand that the builders art is but
TO teach US how to erect the spiritual
structure of truth AID holiness AID
benevolence within our hearts and
minds. Our fraternity is to perpetuate |
the principle, first proclaimed by Is
raei's prophets, the fatherhood of |
God and the brotherhood of man.
We have invited the clergy as repre-
and the men aud women of |
every denomination, to join in our re-
lolclng on this occasion, because we
wish to thank you for the interest you
have shown and the assistance you
have given to our religious work We
owe particular debt of gratitude to
he members of the Presbyterian
church, who gave us place of worship,
while we were homeless. Further,
more men OF every church in this CITY
lave contributed freely and willingly
o our building fund, and their names
re inscribed on the archives deposited
lnder the cornerstone, to tell future
generations of their liberality and
road mindedness. Of our own good
will and brotherly feeling we need give
% further assurance than our acts in
he past. We adhere to, and shall al
rays try to carry out the spirit of NAL
Chi s dictum, "Have we not all one
ather? Hath not ore God created US
IL? Why. then, should we deal
reacherously q mau against his broth
r, and thus profaue the covenant of
ur father?" In the language of the
'ssimlst, for my brethren and COM
'aniops' sake, say: Peace be with
gu sll.''
To the members of my own congre-
alton let me say, in conclusion, that
IS the cornerstone is but part of the
BEGINNING and foundation of the
emple, so has what you have so far
accomplished in the organ zatiou of a
ongreg alton, been but the beginning
md foundation of the spiritual work
'efore you, May you who are here to
witness the beginning of the work. be
pared together with all dear to you,
o witness its completion. May the
cal you have displayed, grow warmer
md stronger. May the sacrifices YOU
ave made but stimulate to greater
elf denial and devotion, to complete
his task and every one that duty shall
'otnt out to you! May what has al
eady been achieved be the harbingerl
nd promise of still greater things to
ONE! And as we hope this temple |
I'll be an ornament to our city, still
lore may your lives be benefit to its
ltlzens, and all your conduct be snch
3 to win their approval and the favors
your Almighty JUDI e and Bene-
actor.
Amen.