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Six Principles of Freemasonry
By William F. Saars, Grand Master
Grand Lodge of A.F. &A.M. of Connecticut

The Grand Master of Connecticut formulated the "six Principles of Freemasonry." One of his deputies had them printed in 11X17 cards and distributed throughout the jurisdiction. They are:

1. To strive earnestly, for a better understanding of the principles and tenets of Masonry taught us in Lodge as they apply to each of us in our daily lives.

2. To practice that friendly consideration and care for the living, young and old, which Masons are taught by the tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth in the fraternal and social brotherhood of the Lodge. To be mindful that the image of Connecticut Blue Lodge Masonry is our Home and Hospital, the last best hope for many of our brethren.

3. To promote harmony and concord among the members of the Lodge; to comfort and assist our sick and infirm; to find, help, aid and assist poor distressed worthy Masons; to provide wise counsel to a brother when necessary, being ever mindful of the five points of fellowship of the Master Mason.

4. To advance the well-being of the Lodge; to experience and cherish to the full the friendly atmosphere of the Lodge and the opportunity it gives for a refreshed vision of tomorrow. To participate with our brethren in mutual Masonic effort for the common good of the Lodge, community and Freemasonry.

5. To be, as Freemasonry teaches, true to our Government; just to our country; patiently submit to legal authority; and to conform in cheerfulness to the laws and policies of the United States of America and to those of our State and Municipal Governments.

6. To be ever mindful of that inexhaustible source of strength available to us from the Great Creator when we implore through prayer, His aid in our laudable undertakings, even life from day to day.