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missing in the constitutional draft Dept. O. G.
First Chapter. Of the general duties of the Freemason.
§. 1. Since the Order of F. M. is founded upon the true Christian doctrine, it is the duty of everyone to confess it with heart and mouth; in his conversations, actions, and his conduct to prove holy veneration and deep reverence toward his Creator, the Supreme Master of the Universe, to be devout in prayer, persevering in divine service, and ready to exercise all works of godliness.
Which is the true one?
System XVII. p. 85
First Chapter. Of the office of proposing a Freemason.
§. 5. No one can be proposed who has been accused and convicted by a society of holding opinions different from and contrary to the holy apostolic doctrine.
Does that mean of the 3 articles of the Apostolic Creed?
Unitarian Christians can therefore not be F. M.
§. 2. Repentant and accepted Mason oath. I, N. N., vow and swear before God the Almighty, the Triune Great Architect of this world, etc.
System p. 37, does not agree. But also says p. 37. 60. founded there.
1. Question. Are you a Freemason Apprentice?
Answer. My brothers and fellow-brothers recognize me as such.
3. Question. What are your secrets?
Answer. The foundation and origin of the Order.
System XIX. p. 53
§. 8. That such a fellow-brother is brought about both for Adoniram under the forerunner, just as for a Master during his reception by a threefold searching, reminds us of our own corrupted state, from which we shall rise again. This object on this occasion is proof that the Supreme Master's helpful hand is stretched out so often in vain to raise us up. – If we cause this Supreme Architect of all our happiness to obey the commands of our heavenly Solomon, to seek him who died for us and is found again in the light of his peculiar light of revelation, once he is found.
In the Master degree, Adoniram therefore means Christ.