Loyal Orange Lodge (L.O.L.) #2123
Hamilton, Ontario
Qualifications Essential for Membership in the Loyal Orange Association
(From the Constitution and Laws)
1."Toward God - An applicant for admission should have a sincere love and veneration for his Hevenly Father, A steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, as the only mediator between God and man, and a firm reliance in the guiding, witnessing, and sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit. He should be a diligent reader of God's Word, a sincere observer of the Lord's Day, and a regular attendant at his House, endeavouring to bring forth the practical fruits of righteousness and obedience to God's commands, as a humble and consistent servent of God and a follower of his saviour."
2."Toward Queen and Country - He should be loyal in thought, word and act toward the Crown, being Protestant, seeking the prosperity and integerity of the Constitutional Monarchy, strengthening its concepts and supporting the principles which have been the foundation of the Dominion of Canada, ready to promote civil and religious liberty, to maintain the Protestant faith as the purest form of Christianity, and the basis of the constitutional goverment, by the people, for the people, and to foster unity and Godliness in Canada and throughout the Commonwealth."
3."Toward Mankind - He should be of temperate and kindly habits, striving to ba an example to others, as a true Christian citizen. He should abstain from swearing and profane language, from dishonesty and from intemperance of every kind. He should seek the welfare of others, be just, considerate and tolerant in his judgement, especially to those who are oppresed in faith and principles, and to promote the spirit of friendliness and brotherly love."
"The Glory of God, the welfare of Man, the Honour of his Sovereign, and the good of his Country should be the motives of all his actions."
For Civil and Religious Liberties
If we fail to do our duty as protestants then the glorious work done by our forefathers has been in vain.
An Orangeman Is:
A PROFESSING CHRISTIAN? He follows the Golden Rule in all his personal and business affairs.
A PROTESTANT? He upholds the great Protestant principle of freedom of conscience for all people.
A LOYAL SUBJECT OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN? His allegiance in unswerving and unlimited. He regards the Throne as the centre of all secular power, justice, and law.
A GOOD CITIZEN? He is law-abiding. He respects and observes all the laws.
A GOOD NEIGHBOUR? He is concerned with the welfare of his fellow man.
GENEROUS AND CHARITABLE? He is generous not only with his worldly goods, but also with his time, his thoughts, and his deeds.
A LEADER? He prepares himself for the responsibilities of leadership.
INFORMED AND VIGILANT? He is aware and respective to events and issues around him.
A LOVING AND RESPONSIBLE PARENT? He accepts total responsibility for the support, health, and education of his children.
HONOURS AND GLORIES IN HIS HERITAGE? He accepts his origins as part of himself, and see himself as an extension of his forefathers.
A GENTLEMAN? He respects the sanctity of woman and defends their rights.
A BROTHER? He practices the highest level of fraternalism in the tradition of his Lodge.
Joining:
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