1. Health, happiness, and unanimity to all the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, around the globe.

2. To all the members of the ancient and honorable craft. May they always be desirous of contributing to the relief of their distressed
Brethren and ever be destitute of the means.

3. May every Mason entertain that ardent and generous good will to his Brother, which makes his Brother's situation his own, and do to all as he would they should do to him.

4. To all ancient Masons, wherever dispersed and oppressed. May they soon find friends able and willing to relieve them.

5. May every Mason, who Is desirous of assisting a distressed Brother or his family, be always possessed of the means.

6. All regularly constituted lodges throughout the globe. May peace, harmony and love predominate in all their meetings and
happiness be the portion of every member, in his individual capacity.

7. May the funds of all lodges be managed in such a manner, that the distressed widows and orphans of deceased members may never have the mortification of applying for that relief of which they stand in need, but cannot obtain.

8. May we be more studious to correct our own faults, than to promulgate the errors of our Brethren.

9. May no honest heart ever know distress.

10. May the fragrance of a good report, like a sprig of acacia bloom over the head of every departed brother.

11. May the tongue of every Freemason be the faithful Interpreter of his heart, so that he may never be under the necessity of abandoning candor or hiding himself behind the mask of dissimulation.

12. May we strive to resemble our divine Master, in promoting as far possible the happiness of all mankind and when we cannot succeed, may it be for want of ability, never for want of inclinations.

13. May we enter apprentices to virtue; be fellow-crafts with charity; and always masters of our passions.

14. The heart that conceals, and the tongue which never reveals.

15. The immortal memory of the Widow's Son.

16. The good Samaritan. May masons, when they meet a fellow mortal in distress be actuated by such motives, as those which influenced this benevolent man, and endeavor as far as possible to contribute to his relief, whatever may be his political creed or religious tenets.

17. May we be guided to happiness by wisdom, supported in virtuous resolutions by strength and may beauty adorn our beds.

18. Sincerity! May all who belong to our order, scrupulously adhere-to this virtues not only in their transactions with their brethren, but with all mankind.

19. May all Masons strictly adhere to truth; wisdom, virtue, and happiness will be the concomitants of such conduct.

20. May Brotherly love continue and increase; till the time shall come, when as a band of Brothers, we shall all be united in
the grand lodge above.

21. Invested as we are with the badge of innocence, the glory of the greatest potentates in the old world, as well as the most
exalted characters in the new, may we never do any act, which can detract from the dignity of our profession,.

22. May every Mason be obedient to all lawful orders of his superiors, friendly to his equals, and condescending to his inferiors.

23. May every Freemason's heart have the freedom of chalk, the fervency of charcoal, the zeal of friendship; but not the hardness of marble, when a distressed brother makes his demand.

24. May universal benevolence be the plumb line of all our actions

25. May every Mason endeavor to attain a thorough knowledge of himself.

26. May the square form our conduct through life; the level and plumb line remind us of our condition, and teach us to walk perpendicularly and act uprightly.

27. May our wisdom be as conspicuous to our sisters, as the wisdom of our grand master Solomon was to the queen of Sheba.

28. May every Free and Accepted Mason rise in the East, find refreshment in the South, and when he rests in the West, may he enjoy the same reward as was bestowed on our patron St. John, that of being the disciple, whom the savior. of mankind loved.

29. The American fair. May virtue, modesty, grace and love, endear them to the affections of their husbands.

30. Success to every Mason, who stands plumb to his principles, yet on a level with his Brethren.

31. The President and constituted authorities of the United States. Though in the lodge, we can have nothing to do with political disputes, we must all unite in wishing health and prosperity to the magistrates of our country.

32. May the breast of every Freemason be an ark for charity, from whence shall flow assistance to the widows and orphans of their deceased Brethren.

33. May the rays of celestial light dart from the east. illuminate the west and may perseverance remove the keystone which covers truth.

34. May the Royal Arch cover every honest Mason's heart, and overshadow all who act up to the true principles of the craft.

35. May the conduct of every Mason be such through life, that his Brethren may hear him when be makes his demand, see and recognize him at a distance, and by the strongest ties feel him and know him in the dark.

36. May the Bible rule and guide us through life; the square, square our actions, and the compasses circumscribe the bounds which we are to keep with all mankind, especially with a Brother.

37. May Masonry flourish till nature expire. And its glories never fade till the world is on fire.

38. To the Craft, May philanthropy and it's foundation through wisdom erect the pillars, strength support the arch, beauty finish the building, and may charity ever find a habitation there.

39. The immortal memory of our late most Worshipful brother, general George Washington, the father of his country, and the friend of man.

40. To our Sisters, may we ever regard them with the eye of affection; may their virtues ever meet our kind and tender embraces,and may we ever deserve from them the character of all affectionate Brothers.

41. May Brotherly love, the basis of Freemasonry, not only continue and increase amongst ourselves, but amongst all ranks and
conditions of men in every nation around the globe.

42. May secrecy, good fellowship, morality, and an ardent desire to promote the happiness of each other be the polar star of every Mason.

43. May Masonry flourish and vice decay.

44. May the two great parallels be our guide to the grand lodge above.

45. May every Mason, as far as may be consistent with prudence, contribute, to the wants of his fellow mortals, particularly to
those of his Brethren; may he ever put the fairest construction on the conduct of his neighbors, and before he censures others
"let him look at home."

46. May Masonry continue to flourish till time shall be no more.

47. May it be deeply impressed on the heart of every Mason, that there is no real felicity for man, except in reforming his errors and vices and entering upon a strict and constant course of virtue.

48. Regarding religion, It is necessary to the young, comfortable to the old, serviceable to the poor, an ornament to the rich, an honor to
the fortunate, and a support to the unfortunate. May every Freemason ever be actuated by its divine precepts.

49. May the heart of every Mason be conformable to the divine will, and his actions void of offense towards his fellow mortals.

50. May we as Masons be affectionate to our friends, faithful to our Brethren, obedient to the laws, and just even to our enemies;
and may it ever be a maxim of our creed, to fear death less than the least reproach of our conscience.

51. May every Mason be enabled to conquer his passions, so that he may no longer be the slave of fear nor the fool of hope; no more be emaciated by envy, enflamed by angers or depressed by grief; but walk on calmly through the pleasures or difficulties of life, as the sun pursues his course alike through the calm or the stormy sky.

52. The great Masonic virtues faith, hope and charity. May every one, who belongs to the fraternity ardently cherish them in his heart, and may they be productive of good fruits in his life and conversation.

53. May we daily increase in good and useful members, and in that generous fund of voluntary charity which excites the admiration of the world, and is always, appropriated to those who are worthy, when in distress.

54. May the whole Brotherhood continue constant in good works, and adorn their profession, whilst arts and learning flourish amongst men, even to the end of the world.

55. The secret and silent.

56. All mankind.

57. To all Freemasons around the globe. May they square their lives by the strictest regard to the rules of morality, and regulate their conduct by the plumb line of equity, so that when any of them shall be consigned to the silent grave, it may be inscribed on his tomb "here lies a good man."

So Mote It Be !

by: "Unknown"

Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Terry, PM
Freemason
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