MikesRJ 552 #1 Posted January 16, 2011 What does the statement "... to insure the blessings of liberty, to ourselves and our posterity ..." mean to you? Excerpted from: http://www.masonicworld.com/education/file..._of_liberty.htm " One who has self-confidence but does not show it; One who can be courteous in the face of discourtesy; One who keeps his word, his temper, his friends; One who wins respect by being respectable and respectful; One who has a steady eye, a steady nerve, a steady tongue, and steady habits; One who is silent when he has nothing to say; One who is calm when he judges, and humble when he misjudges. May I suggest to each of you, that if we take that poem to heart, that if we accept and discharge our duties and responsibilities in this world, that if we live by the principles of our Masonic order, then we may join in spirit with Washington, Franklin, Morris, and those others who labored throughout that hot Philadelphia summer 200 years ago, to secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for our posterity. " Mighty righteous path to follow, don't you agree? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 171 #3 Posted January 16, 2011 Kind of describes me to a tee, don't you think. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trettig 0 #4 Posted January 16, 2011 Holy Cow. I am really impressed. I like Red Square more and more. I really enjoy the diverse group on the site. A real man is someone who enjoys small tractors, tractor shows, time with family and community. Also has a job good to support the tractor hobby. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #5 Posted January 16, 2011 Kind of describes me to a tee, don't you think. Tom Yep thats you Tom 100% Besides what's a Masonic? :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyovrcntry 115 #6 Posted January 17, 2011 Yeah,but the thing is with me, it's really hard to be humble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbirdman 7 #8 Posted January 17, 2011 Besides what's a Masonic? a guy that works wit Mortar (masonry) and drinks gin and tonic maybe??? or an 'ol lady (Ma) that runs a "Sonic" hamburger stands ? ..........................................thats bad ed I know, sorree, very bored, watching paint dry............ :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #9 Posted January 19, 2011 Besides what's a Masonic? http://www.masonicworld.com/education/whatisfreemasonry/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
