THE OBLIGATION OF THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Perhaps there is no obligation more sacred than that taken by the one who
is to become Worshipful Master.
The traditions, the tenets and principles, and all the precious possessions
of Masonry, and even the responsibility vested in the lodge by the Grand
Lodge, are placed in the hands of the Worshipful Master.
To be a good man and true, and strictly to obey the moral law, is the basis
for all other of the Ancient Charges to which the Master-elect must give
his assent. Every officer "in line" should read these questions many
times
before he is asked them officially. They will serve in some measure to
answer the question: "Will I be able to live up to the regulations as
Masters have done in the past?"
The weight of the true answers to these questions exceeds beyond the lodge
room. The responsibility is to society and to country, in addition to the
accepted responsibilities which are connected with degree work and the
regular business of the lodge.
What relation is there between the obligation of the Worshipful Master and
the brethren? When any brother takes upon himself such a sacred obligation,
it is the duty of every other brother to give him every cooperation in
helping him to discharge that obligation.
The Worshipful Master should have our good wishes, our prayers, and the
work of our hands and heart in all his laudable and important undertakings.
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