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The real freemason is distinguished from the rest
of mankind by the uniform unrestrained rectitude of his conduct. Other
men are honest in fear of punishment, which the law might inflict; they
are religious in expectation of being rewarded, or in dread of the devil,
in the next world. A freemason would be just if there were no laws,
human or Divine except those written in his heart by The finger of his
creator. In every climate, under every system of religion, he is
the same. He kneels before the universal throne of God in gratitude
for the blessings he has received and humble solicitation for his future
protection. He venerates the good men of all religions.
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He disturbs not the Religion of others.
He restrains his passions, because they cannot be indulged without injuring
his neighbor or himself. He gives no offense, because he does not
choose to be offended. He contracts no debts which he is certain
he cannot discharge, because he is honest upon principal.
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