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Look at who was a Mason
from Cinosam.net
(2011/10/3 12:35)
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The Law of the Jungle By Rudyard Kipling (From The Jungle Book)
from Cinosam.net
(2011/10/3 12:23)
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Rudyard Kipling was a prominent Freemason. A number of his poems and stories were centered upon the Craft.
This poem has never been considered to be based on Freemasonry, however, it might be.
Thoughtful brothers will be able to see that many of the points made here by Brother Kipling appear to relate directly to our laws and traditions.
??? Neil
Now this is the Law of the Jungle — as old and as true as the sky;
And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the Wolf that shall break it must die.
As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk the Law runneth forward and back –
For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
Indeed our traditions are as old and as true as the sky and the strength of Masonry depends on each brother and the strength of each brother may sometimes depend on the Craft. The Fortitude of each Brother toward the traditions of the Craft is what makes our future secure.
Wash daily from nose-tip to ta ...
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Homer?s Masonic Writers?Creed
from Cinosam.net
(2011/10/3 12:06)
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Avoid run-on sentences they are hard to read.
No sentence fragments.
It behooves us to avoid archaisms.
Also, avoid awkward or affected alliteration.
Don’t use no double negatives.
If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times: Resist hyperbole
Avoid commas, that are not necessary.
Verbs has to agree with their subjects.
Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
Writing carefully, dangling participles should not be used.
Kill all exclamation points!!!
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Truth
from Cinosam.net
(2011/5/31 6:27)
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When touched by Truth’s immortal fire,
How firm each purpose stands!
Each wandering thought, each vain desire,
Obeys its high commands;
And ever, as the day rolls o’er,
The holy feelings rise,
To mark that future, cloudless shore,
Beyond these stormy skies.
How dear the kind, fraternal tie
That binds each manly heart,
Though sorrows fill the weeping eye,
Or joys their charm impart!
How dear, to Brothers good and true,
The plighted word that tells
Of trusting thoughts that spring anew
Where’er a true heart dwells!
The pledge that holds the willing ear,
The whispered word that’s given,
Are kindly blessings gathered here,
To ripen yet in Heaven;
For He, whose promise never fails,
Lights up the holy fire,
To guide us on, through sorrow’s vales,
And highest thoughts inspire.
Let altars of immortal Truth
Receive our willing vows,
The fairest gem of hopeful youth,
Or age that feebly bows:
When years on years have calmly passed, ...
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Welcome to America, British Brothers!
from Cinosam.net
(2011/5/31 6:25)
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June of 2011 brings the excitement of the Atlantic Brotherhood Summit here in the Twin Cities. Minnesota’s new Sir Winston Churchill Lodge is hosting brethren from the UK’s global Internet Lodge #9659, who are traveling to the US on a group excursion. An exceptional series of events is planned for the benefit of all Masons. Guests, including Cinosam readers, are invited to join in and register for one or more of these events.
Highlights include a St. Croix River sunset boat cruise and dinner; a much-anticipated Festive Board with toasts and songs to be held at the elegant Minneapolis Club; and a first-ever exemplification of the English Masonic Ritual, “Emulation Working” at the Minneapolis Scottish Rite Temple. A question-and-answer discussion led by Masonic scholars will follow the degree exemplification, along with coffee, tea and a selection of English biscuits. The group has a reserved block of hotel rooms set aside for your convenience, should y ...
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Brothers on the?Rock?
from Cinosam.net
(2010/7/31 9:39)
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There is a granite outcropping in the middle of nowhere in South-central Wyoming called ?Independence Rock?. This giant stone bolder was a travel marker for the pioneers heading west on the Oregon Trail, the California Trail and the Mormon Trail. The trail bosses knew that if the travelers made it to Independence Rock by the 4th of July, they had a good chance of getting over the Rocky Mountains before the winter snow blocked the path. The pioneers would rest at the site over Independence Day and some climbed the rock and chiseled their names along with the date into the rock. Many carved names can still be seen.
On July 4th 1862, a number of Freemasons heading west on the trails climbed to the top of the Rock and opened Lodge. This was the first Lodge meeting held in what is now Wyoming. To commemorate this event, the members of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming climb the Rock every 10 years on the 4th and open a formal Lodge
This year I had the privilege, al ...
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AMAZING MASONIC FIND!
from Cinosam.net
(2010/7/31 2:25)
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Check out this video posted by WCVB TV
in Boston concerning Masonic Officers Jewels
made by Paul Revere that have just been found.
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/23697135/index.html
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THE TEMPLE OF LIVING MASONS
from Cinosam.net
(2010/7/31 2:21)
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The temple made of wood and stone may crumble and decay
But there’s a viewless Fabrie which shall never fade away;
Age after age the Masons strive to consummate the Plane
But still the work’s unfinished which th’ immortal Three began;
None but immortal eyes may new, complete in all its parts
The Temple formed of Living Stones?the structure made of hearts.
‘Neath every form of government, in every age and clime:
Amid the world’s convulsions and the ghastly wrecks of time.?
While empires rise in splendor, and are conquered and overthrown
And cities crumble into dust, their very sites unknown,?
Beneath the sunny smiles of peace, the threatening frown of strife,
Freemasonry has stood umnoved, with age renewed her life.
She claims her votaries in all climes, for none are under ban
Who place implicit trust in God, and love their fellow man;
The heart that shares another’s woe beats just as warm and true
Within the breast of Christian, Moham ...
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Hello world!
from MN DeMolay
(2010/6/18 15:51)
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Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
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The History of Flag Day
from Cinosam.net
(2010/6/6 13:07)
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Though the origin of Flag Day dates back to the late 19th century, its inspiration takes us further back to 1777. On June 14th of that year, in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress passed a resolution specifying that the flag carry 13 stripes and 13 stars. The colors would represent hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and vigilance, perseverance and justice (blue).
The concept of a specific day to annually recognize the American Flag came 108 years later. In 1885, a Fredonia, Wisconsin schoolteacher, B.J. Cigrand, arranged for the students in his school district to observe the resolution on June 14th as ?Flag Birthday?. In 1889, George Balch, a kindergarten teacher in New York City, planned similar festivities for his school?s students.
In 1893, Philadelphia became the first city to celebrate Flag Day, and in the following year, New York was the first state to observe June 14th. After decades of expanding community observances, President Woodrow Wilson
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