MY SACRED OBLIGATIONS
It is the quiet of night, a time when Day's Door closes to the tumult of the
world, and darkness opens the portals of our spiritual nature. Here in comfort I
rest in a clean bed. The good health of my loved ones brings a feeling of
satisfaction and gratitude. I cannot feel that I deserve the good fortune that
is mine, the joy of home, privilege of health, the love of wife, the blessing of
children, the confidence of friends. But in that reverential peace and quiet
calm I resolve to do more for others, to think more of giving and less of
getting, to put all those good thoughts of mine into action, to translate those
intentions into deeds, to be in unity with my brother by dwelling with him, to
know him better.
Let me see. Did I go by and see Brother John yesterday? Brother John is old
and feeble. He is no longer able to attend lodge. He has always loved Masonry. I
could have brought a bit of Masonic cheer to him; I could have made him happier
by letting him know the Masons remember. I reflect now that it would have cost
only a small inconvenience, only a little time. What single thing I accomplished
yesterday was worth more than would have been a visit to Brother John?
Recently a brother passed away. Did I attend his funeral? I failed to go. I
saw the notice of the Masonic meeting in the paper.
Yes, as I rest comfortably and enjoy the good things of life, I remember too
well. I remember the things I should have done and failed to do- *My Unfulfilled
Obligations*.
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