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the Scriptures, and to the funda .. mental truths of our holy religion.. It is calculated to bi;pdn}en together by 111ystic points of fello'wship, as in a bond of fraternal affection and Brotherly Love. It is among Brethren of this degree, that the ancient land.. marl,s of the Order are preserved, and it is froln them that ,ve derive that fund of . inforrnation \vhich none ingenious and l\Iasons can It n1ay truly said, that fQW ever attain to a know . . ledge of it; yet it is not less true, that they ,vho by merit the Inarks of pre~minence and distincti it confers, receive a re~ward them for their attention and assid uity.. It is also fronl Brethre~of this degree, of the Craft are selected; 'because it is HI
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of that we can sonablyexpect to receive it. And "rell ,vould it be our and for the at if the an.. eient that Brother should be perlnitted to ra.ised to this who had not Inade hin1self thoroughI.y Dl"()hc:lellt t\VQ preeeding.
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