THE UNION OF HEARTS
He who seeks Masonry as an avenue for financial gain will be
forever
disappointed. Masonry promises no monetary reward and religiously keeps its
promise. But those who knock at the door of Masonry seeking the path of
self-improvement, and yearning for the association of kindred minds and
hearts, should never be disappointed.
The culmination of all Masonic teaching is Universal Brotherhood, and each
lodge must justify its existence by presenting a pattern of Brotherhood.
There is no half-way mark in Masonry! We must increase our privileges and
our responsibilities, or else we are not progressive. Masonry that we
derive from books and study is only of value in its relation to our
association with our fellowmen. We are told many times today how close we
are to all parts of the world. Men are no closer to each other than their
ideals, their hopes, their aspirations and their desires. Men thousands of
miles apart may be closer than men who live in the same block.
Transportation will never be stronger than the cable-tow that unites the
hearts of men.
We who are Masons, who are joined together by the lasting materials of
which true Brotherhood is formed, should appreciate the privileges that our
membership offers. Our Masonic teachings, our tenets and principles lead to
the joy of Masonic association. All vestige of "stranger" has been
removed.
There is an unobstructed path from heart to heart.
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