Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

mainly at its base, or synagogue, or a
cathedral. or a mosque, wherein were
reflected the special and privileged man
ifestations of Jehovah. Slowly the con-
viotion is growing passionate that the
temple of mankind Is builded of all men,
of all aspirations, OF all ages and of all
agencies. Let no one sect, no school. no
creed and no cult argue as to whose work
is the most acceptable in the eyes Of God.
Let each institution and worker therein
remember that If he sees God In his en-
beavers. God sees him and passes judg-
ment"
Increases Faith Of Worshipers.
Masonry, he contended, has wrought for
religion, in increasing the numbers and
Strengthening the faith of Gods wor-
shippers. "At heart religious, 1t has avoid
ed the pitfalls of sectarianism and has
been spared the fanaticism which Of
fetal religion often begets. 1t has in
famed no unwise passions. It has helped
to bridge the chasm between contending
| creeds. Standing firmly on the Bible and
preaching Immortality. no time has been
on the exclusive pathway to heaven and
salvation. 1t has no quarrel with any
religion, but it wages perpetual war on
superstition, intolerance and ignorance.
| 1t presents the monotheistic and ethical
platform broad enough for men Of dis
tinctive beliefs to stand upon without the
sacrifice Of their religious convictions.
| It is the call of the brother in the name
of God.
ut has also wrought for wisdom In
it's ritual the philosophy Of the orient
holds congenial fellowship with the
thought currents Of our occidental world.
The mysticism of the east is here &C
ciimated and the scholarship Of the west
try and for the development Of that po-
litical sentiment which makes citizenship
intelligent. dignified and serviceable.
Republic of Moral Endeavor"
Masonry Is a republic OF moral en-
deavor. 1t is bounded on the north by
the stately pines Of integrity, on the
east by the Statue Of Liberty. on the
south by the gulf stream Of fraternity
and on the west by the Pacific ocean of
harmony. Should political ideals ever
expand into a federation of international
goodwill. what better example to fol-
low and what better organ for its dis
semination ethan the only truly interna-
tfonal organization. Masonry?
Masonry has also wrought for per-
sonal integrity: it has fought for do
nestle purity. Honor for self. chivalry
for woman, fraternity for all. 1t is part
social and philanthropic way. In other
| words, Masonry has spoken to man and
for him in nearly all phases and rela-
| lions of his religious, intellectual, poIiti-
cal and personal life.
May the beauty of the Lord our God
be upon us,
"And the work OF our hands do Thou
firmly establish upon us.
Yea, the work OF our hands, do Thou
firmly establish it."
DR.. Wiley on esprit of the Craft. /"
Following an offering of the choir, THE
| Lord Is King" by Marston, the chairman
| presented Rev. Earle Wiley. pastor of
the Vermont Avenue Christian Church.
DR.. Wilfiey's topic was THE Spirit of
the Craft" He spoke. in part. as follows:
| las Jehovah is the architect Of the
universe, SO. according to the legend
handed down to us through many chan
| nels. Hiram. the builder, was the archi-
| tect of the Temple Of Solomon. What a
piece of work was that which crowned
the brow OF Mount Moriah 5000 years
| ago!
silent as a dream the fabric rose:
| No sound of hammer or of saw was
In Its construction were combined the
wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hi
ram. King Of Tyre. and the beauty OF
Hiram. the builder. This illustrious
model for all Master Masons. and his
spirit is the spirit OF the craft. All other
| legends undergo changes from time to
time. but this legend OF Hiram, the
| temple builder, has endured untouched
personality has been among the choicest
traditions Of the best creeds of human
| kind"
| Belief in Immortality.
| Comparing the story of the legend to
the tragedy OF life. the speaker led ur
to the belief in immortality. Upon every
Mason" he said, lat the beginning OF
his career are impressed two facts-Qod
and Immortality.
Modern Masonry has had a glorious
| career. During the middle ages 1t placed
| its sign and seal upon abbey, palace and
cathedral In more modern times it has
touched with grace and beauty the ten
der virtues of mercy and kindness. Its
ministrations have been generous and It's
| influence wholesome. Its blessings have
creed. and from it's affairs constantly
arises the incense of a prayerful life.
In high degree it exemplines the
| spirit of brotherhood"
| The speaker closed his address with an
impressive invocation and an appeal, Let
| there be light
Concluding Exercises.
The Centennial Hymn. composed by
Grand Senior Deacon William w. Jer-
name of this city, was then sung for the
/ first time by the audience.
] The service was brought to a close with
prayer essentially Masonic in Its appeal
by Rev. j. Henning Nelms, assistant
grand chaplain OF the Grand Lodge and
rector of the Pro-Cathedral Church of
the Ascension, who also pronounced the
| benediction.
| While the audience dispersed the or
chestra played Gounod's March Ro-
maine"
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