Can we retain those ideals and principles of Freemasonry by bro hey hey snail Grand secretary G uh Saskatchewan published in the tracing board January February March and April 1978 brought to you by Masonic audio book Library the Westgate for the past several issues we have discussed the
Question why did you join Freemasonry we have read the article things the public may be told about Freemasonry can we now assume that each of us in his own way has found the answer to his own individual questions why did I join Freemasonry if so now I pose the
Question how are we going to retain those ideals and principles of free masonry as laid down by our forefathers one way I submit is by the thorough investigation of all applicants by the investigating committee masonry owes the applicant nothing if there is any doubt the committee should give masonry and
The lodge the benefit the applicant then must pass the following tests in the affirmative without reservation or equivocations of any kind will he strengthen the order and be an asset to the large would I invite him to my home to become a friend of the family would
He be invited to the home for other members does he have the support of his family in seeking admittance is he financially able to continue his membership without depriving his family of the essentials of life are his reasons for seeking membership honorable and acceptable in the opinion
Of the committee is his desire for membership a voluntary one or due to the solicitation of some friend is the petitioner charitable by Nature does he contribute to needy causes as his finances permit is he charitable in thought and action toward his fellow man is he prompt in his financial
Obligations and honorable in his dealings with others does he believe in a supreme B being it must always be kept in mind that when anyone is said to be a Mason The World At Large may know he is one to whom the burdened heart May pour forth its sorrow and the distresses spirit
Prefer its suit whose hand is Guided by Justice and whose heart is expanded by benevolence will the applicant be such a one is he bigoted or prejudiced a negative answer must be obtained when a man’s character is in conflict with the universally admitted principles of fre masonry it is far better to refuse
Admittance than it is to consider the person who sponsored him it is often better to lose a candidate than to gain a member who adds nothing the main function of masonry is to make good men better is not obligated to save Sinners membership is too Priceless to be shared
Without due consideration let us look well to the west gate the first step on the journey as an old Chinese proverb says the Journey of a Thousand Miles starts with a single step but the applicant has become the candidate when we accept his petition masonry now owes
The candidate much he is about to take a single step along the Journey of masonry he expects to be taught how better can we teach than by the exemplification in our daily lives of those Lessons Learned in the e a degree he wants to learn everything a candidate should know he
Has a right to expect that his lodge will teach him not only the forms and ceremonies through which he will pass when taking the degrees but also the aims purposes and ideals of the order he has a right to expect answers to those many questions that will arise as he
Moves along that first step he has a right to expect that he will not be left to flounder around in the darkness when light was the thing he requested when he was asked what do you most desire one of the duties of the UW m is to employ and
Instruct the brethren in masonry or give them good and wholesome instruction for their labors Masonic education and inspiration is the first step of our thousand M Journey at the 1977 annual communication of Grand Lodge section 122 of the Constitution was amended to read all business of The Lodges may be conducted
In any of the three craft degrees as provided in the ceremonies except that when there are no f c t or uh a it’s present business must be done in the third degree did note there is no such restriction in the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick Constitution the greatest
Argument presented in favor of this amendment was that education for the newly admitted brother could be better accomplished it is incumbent then upon the ew M of every Lodge to set apart certain meetings of the year or a portion of several meetings for the study and discussion of masonry to our
Newly admitted Brethren especially periodic sessions devoted to masonry its history symbolism development and its system of morality and Brotherhood based on the verality and Brotherhood based on the V SS l l should help them to understand and appreciate the fraternity they have joined only through the medium of masonic education and inspiration
Originating in the lodge room itself May those who are admitted into masonry be taught that ours is not a club or Mutual benefit Society but a joint effort for individual self-improvement an institution for learing and cultivating The Art of Living and building of character designs upon the Trestle board
H man let us make use of our medium of mnik education and inspiration a word from a candidate speak clearly if you speak at all carve every word before you let it fall Oliver Wendel Holmes I am now your brother and I hope you will not
Be offended by what I’m going to say it would pain me very much if I should be the cause of giving you one moment’s heartache you see I want to be your brother in fact as well as in intention of theory but what I’m going to say now
Has to be said nevertheless not for my sake it is too late for that now but for the sake of those who come after me other candidates for the beautiful and instructive degrees of Freemasonry the other evening after I had passed through the first part of the degree I tried my
Very best to hear every word the brother was saying who was delivering the lecture explaining the floor work what I did get were wonderful lessons expressed in the most beautiful language that it ever has been my privilege to hear but I am sorry to say I was able to hear only
Part of it the conversation of those brethren in the far corner of the room drowned out what may have been the most important part of the lecture I wouldn’t know you see whether I wanted to or not I just had to to hear those stage Whispers the brother giving the lecture
Tried his best to hold our attention that conversation seemed to bother him too at first he tried to talk a little louder to get above that conversation in the corner but it seemed to hurt his throat to have to talk so loud then he stopped several times hoping perhaps
That that would the would suggest to those Brethren to subdue their voices sufficiently to permit him to continue his lecture it was a long lecture too and the brother giving it had no doubt spent many hours learning it and even if it were all printed where I could read
It at my leisure I doubt if I would ever be able to catch again that Elation and inspiration which that beautiful ceremony had brought me I am sure it was not the intention of those Brethren to allow me to hear only a portion of that enlightening discourse but just the same
Their thoughtlessness deprived me of parts of the lecture which they themselves may not be able to give it interrupted the elevated thoughts and feedings with which the lecturer was inspiring me just what of beauty of elevation and of thought of true inspiration to nobler deed and greater achievements I have missed I
Will probably never know this king of inspiration unfortunately does not come very often t t Brookner Texas Grand Lodge the lessons to be learned here are simple all officers must speak clearly so that nothing is lost no visitations and sideline conversations should be tolerated the second step of the journey
All things soon prepared in a well-ordered house a second step in the Journey of a Thousand Miles might be how can we assist the worshipful master in his Masonic education and inspiration perhaps if each one of us took the time to fill out and complete the questionnaire below and then mailed it
To the worshipful master of our large it might help them prepare for a well-ordered house the journey one of the first things one had to study in World War IE pre-air crew mathematics and science was the study of vectors and velocities it was almost impossible for an aircraft to be on course without
Constant correction the applicant who became a candidate and who is now a member has Advance several steps along the Thousand Mile Journey where he has ER it will be expected that he was corrected he now aspires to become officer in the lodge is he duly and truly prepared is he worthy and well
Qualified as he made suitable Proficiency in the proceeding steps all questions must be answered in the affirmative if our brother is to be an officer of whom we can be proud to say we look forward with pleasure and anticipation to the day when he will be our worshipful master our selection must
Be very carefully done keeping in mind the age-old admonition who best can work and best agree it is incumbent upon each worshipful master to continue the Masonic education inspiration and preparation of the newly appointed officer since as an officer it is expected that he will be more knowledgeable than other members of The
Lodge with that goal in mind I make the following suggestions plan at least one Workshop during the year and invite all Past Masters of the lodge and insist that all officers be present invite a Grand Lodge office as a resource person clam at least one dinner meeting during
The year to which all Past Masters of the lodge would be invited and insist that all officers be present have a definite Masonic paper presented for discussion plan a panel discussion on some important Masonic subject and assign the newly appointed officers some part in it the panel discussion to took
Place at a lodge meeting draw up a visitation program and assign certain officers to be the official visitors to certain lodges in the district insist on a report at the next regular meeting on the result results of their visit assign the newly appointed officer a task that
He will like to perform and that will be of interest to the large other ideas will come to mind that could easily be used the interested officer will hopefully induce the interest of some other members of The Lodge we should be well on our journey and every step
Brings us closer to our goal hopefully masonry in your Lodge has made some progress along the way are congratulations in order thank you for joining Masonic audiobook Library subscribe and share the video to All the importance of improvement setting an example and shouldering responsibility for the future are our Masonic goals and
Where would it all end in Brotherhood what we build today will endure that is our hope and our faith Stanley F Maxwell
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