For all the gods of the nations are idols;but the Lord made the heavens. Psalms 96:5

"(Bible Lecture)

I particularly direct your attention to the Great Light in Masonry, the Holy Bible. Howsoever men differ in creed or theology, all good men are agreed that within the covers of the Holy Bible are found those principles of morality which lay the foundation upon which to build a righteous life. Freemasonry therefore opens this Book upon its Altars, with the command to each of its votaries that he diligently study therein to learn the way to everlasting life. Adopting no particular creed, forbidding sectarian discussion within its Lodgerooms, encouraging each to be steadfast in the faith of his acceptance, Freemasonry takes all good men by the hand, and leading them to its Altars, points to the open Bible thereon, and urges upon each that he faithfully direct his steps through life by the Light he there shall find, and as he there shall find it.

If from our sacred altars the atheist, the infidel, the irreligious man, or the libertine should ever be able to wrest this Book of Sacred Laws, and thus remove, or even obscure, the greatest Light in Masonry - that Light which has for centuries been the rule and guide of Freemasons - then could we no longer claim for ourselves the great rank and title of Free and Accepted Masons; but so long as that Sacred Light shines upon our altars, so long as it illuminates the pathway of the Craftsmen by the golden rays of truth, so long and no longer can Freemasonry live and shed its beneficent influence upon mankind. Guard then, that Book of sacred and immutable law as you would guard your very life. Defend it as you would the flag of your country. Live according to its divine teachings, with its everlasting assurance of a blessed immortality."

THE WHOLE STATEMENT IN BLUE IS HYPOCRISY IN ITS PURIST FORM.

The ultimate hypocrisy and antichrist of doctrine to teach that there is more than one way to heaven. A TRUE [CHRISTIAN] MASON EMBRACES ISLAM, LOVES ALLAH, VISHNU, ETC. IF HE IS TO BE A TRUE MASON.


"Mr. _____, as no man should ever enter
upon any great and important undertaking without
first invoking the aid of Deity , you will be conducted
to the center of the Lodge, caused to kneel and
attend prayer."

WHO IS THIS DEITY? WHOEVER YOU WANT HIM TO BE, BUT HE IS NOT THE GOD OF GODS. THERE'S ONLY ONE REAL ONE, AND THIS AIN'T THE ONE.

"Vouchsafe Thine aid, Almighty Father of the
Universe, to this our present convention; and grant
that this candidate for Masonry may dedicate and
devote his life to Thy service, and become a true
and faithful Brother among us. Endue him with a
competency of Thy divine wisdom, that by the
influence of the pure principles of our Fraternity
he may be better enabled to display the beauties
of holiness, to the honor of Thy Holy Name. Amen."

As usual, no prayer in Jesus' Name. THAT IS THE MASONIC RULE.

ALL QUOTES FROM THE ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE.