Masonry teaches man

	to practice charity and benevolence,
	to protect chastity
	to respect the ties of blood and friendship,
	to adopt the principles and revere the ordinances of religion,
	to assist the feeble,
	guide the blind,
	raise up the down-trodden
	shelter the orphan
	guard the altar,
	support the government,
	inculcate morality,
	promote learning,
	love man,
	fear God,
	implore His mercy,
	and hope for happiness