The Beatitudes of Masonry

Blessed is the Mason who:

                                            exhibits Friendship toward all man kind:  For he who is placed on the lowest spoke of     fortune's wheel may be entitled to regard, and no one knows how soon the Grand Leveler of human greatness will reduce all to the same state.

                                            is Characterized by Morality for it is only by a strict adherence to this principle that he can prove himself an acceptable sacrifice before the Great Artificer of the Universe.

                                            practices Brotherly Love for he thereby cements true friendship among those who might otherwise remain perpetually at a distance.

                                            extends Relief to his fellowmen:  on this basis are friendship formed and connections established.

                                            seeks Truth for this principle substitutes sincerity and plain dealing for hypocrisy and deceit, and enables on to rejoice in another's welfare and prosperity.

                                            is guided by Temperance in all things:  for he thereby renders the body tame and governable, and frees the mind from the allurements of vice.

                                            is distinguished by Fortitude for it is this purpose of mind that safeguards him against an unlawful disclosure of his valuable secrets.

                                            has Prudence for thereby he is enabled wisely to judge and prudentially to determine all things relative to his present and future happiness.

                                            makes Justice his invariable practice:  for it is the only standard that enables anyone to render into every many his just due, without distinction.

Walter F. Meier
Grand Master of Masons in Washington
1926 - 1927

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