For brotherhood involves practical duties to others—not merely by words, but by deeds, and deeds often involves generosity as regards time ana money. The Masonic Hospital and the Masonic Schools near London are examples of practical brotherhood: there are, of course, other institutions too, though less publicly known. 'Brotherly love' is merely a hypocritical expression unless supported by the relief of those who need help, and by truth in all our dealings—yes—in all our dealings. To get on in the world, the motto may be "business is business," which, being interpreted, is, "Do others before they do you." The law of brotherhood reads, "Do unto others as you would they should do unto you." Now do we, members of a great brotherhood, do we, in our daily lives, do unto others (not unto brother can we be filled with upright intentions; whereby we hope one day to ascend the eternal mansions above? A Mason, more than others, is to be upright—in thought, word, and deed. "And upon the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work finished."
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