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" (Proceedings of GrandLodge, 1859, App. , p. 6. ) Such is the style in which secretassociations glorify themselves. Such boasting, however, is not good. It is contrary to the command of our Savior: "Therefore, when thoudoest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as thehypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may haveglory of men. " The boasting of secret associations about theircharities is precisely what our Savior not only forbids, but alsodeclares to be charac...teristic of hypocrites. And such boasting is, indeed, generally vain. When a man boasts of any thing, whether of hiswealth, pedigree, bravery, wisdom, or honesty, there is good reason tosuspect that his claims are not well founded. Hence, the very boastingof secret associations about their benevolence and charities ispresumptive evidence that their claims to the reputation of beingcharitable institutions are hypocritical and false. 3. In the first place, "the benefits" are confined to their ownmembers.
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