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of our peers or the expediency of the moment should A Persian proverb reminds us that weakness is indicated
be the guideline of our actions. Ralph Waldo Emerson by being silent when it is proper to speak. We must
suggested that the integrity of our own mind is the only not continue to allow another enemy of Freemasonry
thing that is sacred. to weaken us from within by the decadence of our
own members. We must accept the burdens and
Whether it be in conjunction with a Lodge, a concordant responsibilities of our great Fraternity as well as enjoy its
or appendant body, or even independent of a Masonic „‡‡Ƥ–• ƒ† ’”‹˜‹Ž‡‰‡•Ǥ
setting, all of us must abide fully by the same high
standards that are required of us as Master Masons by our The Master poet said it well - “Keep the young generation
Constitutions, ordinances, and obligations. Intentional in hail, bequeath to them no tumbled house.”
failure to prevent violations can be as corrupt as a direct
violation itself. Our second degree instructs that we are
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our brethren.

Veterans, Students and Masons
Celebrate Americanism Night
At
Hiram Lodge No 52

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