Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.
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So far as I am acquainted with the principles and doctrines of Freemasonry, I conceive it to be founded in benevolence and to be exercised only for the good of mankind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Freemasonry is based on kindness and aims to help humanity.
In this quote, George Washington expresses his understanding of Freemasonry as a noble institution rooted in the ideals of benevolence, emphasizing that its practices should be directed toward the improvement and upliftment of society as a whole. He highlights the importance of altruism and community service as foundational elements of the Masonic principles, reinforcing the idea that organizations should seek to contribute positively to the world.
Themes
FreemasonryBenevolenceHumanityGoodnessPrinciples
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about community service, one could quote Washington to emphasize the importance of helping others.
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