The Spirit of Christmas

Welcome to a special edition of the Scottish right Journal podcast an audio presentation of the Scottish right Journal brought to you by the Supreme Council of the Scottish right Southern jurisdiction mother Supreme Council of the world this special article is the spirit of Christmas by Brother Harry E

Grant 32nd degree and comes from the December 1933 issue of the new age magazine predecessor to the Scottish right Journal attended by happiness peace and joy the beautiful spirit of giving is abroad in all lands the intolerances of Creeds differences of color racial animosities and untoward circumstances and

Conditions all are forgotten by whom are touched and it seems to reach out to all the imps of strife and selfishness of dissatisfaction and Gloom misery want and all their progeny shrink out out of sight into disappearing Shadows an altruistic sympathy and service strengthen everyone and brighten the way

For the message conveyed by the spirit is the command for the nons cheerfully obeyed by all to love one another it is the Christmas season wise men bearing gifts are a symbol of the Nativity of The Babe of Bethlehem of Jesus the Christ whose life truth and love were demonstrated gifts

Of the Spirit which eventually will ultimate an on Earth peace to all men of Good Will the spirit of giving brings blessings manifold at Christmas which has now become the season of gifts none who are able refrain from tangible expression of their appreciation and love it is an aftermath of intensified

Thanksgiving the gifts are made with intent to bring gladness and because it is the anniversary of the one who gave all continually who gave his all to all he was crucified but that event too he overcame and so gave to the world A Renewed hope of immortality we gain in giving even

Thought expressed reveals to us how little we know and the immensity of the good which we cannot receive until we give of that we already have and who can measure the value of friendships gained through the giving of ourselves almost invariably it is easier to give of our substance than of our

Services to Aid with money for instance than to personally profer the comfort of a cup of cold water whatever the gift can it be of great credit is it unusual having received in abundance to then in return give without stint personal interest and purity of motive will bring

Results of greater value than the meager returns consequent upon parting with a portion of our wealth but do not make the giving of one an excuse for not giving the other give gladly and give your utmost to love our enemies and even The Stranger Within our gates may be

Difficult but all can love those with whom they are friendly and to give to them a token of our Good Will enhances our own Joy it is wise to Endeavor to be friendly with all let us be glad that we are able to participate in this season

Of gifts and for the Christ Spirit which not only enables but which reminds us of our everpresent duty and privilege to give of our substance our service ourselves to sacrifice self if needs be that the necessities of those not as fortunate may be met to dispel fears to

Whisper the word of encouragement and to give birth to Hope how easy is it to give to those near and dear to you who while appreciative of your gift do not really need it but will you at this season give to Those whom you do not

Know but who need your gift of Good Will or whatever it is that is appropriate and proper freely ye have received freely give it is more blessed to give than to receive the gift of the spirit of the gift is for you may you have happiness and peace and joy as you

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