We are a brotherhood; a fraternity of like-minded men who share a belief in a supreme being, in the universal right to personal equality, liberty and the value of a just, virtuous and ethical society.

We are under no pressure to agree on the ways to achieve them but only on the approach we take to resolving the difficulties we face.

Masonry is under constant pressure. It is not without its detractors. It is feared, mistrusted, and freely misinterpreted. It is blatantly attacked, accused and maligned.

Among ourselves, we know the truth and it is up to us to present to the world the fruits of our Masonic labours.

We are organic gardeners, admirers of nature and students of the universe. Our lot is to labour to produce harmony, peace and brotherly love in the orchard of our craft. Our lodges train and sustain us in the recognition of what we can accomplish for the cause of good both individually and as a potent collective force for nurturing our crops.

It is our way to be united, to recognize the importance of our harmony, to learn to divest ourselves of narrow, provincial thinking and to identify with our brothers in the pursuit of a healthy yield from our husbandry.

How are we to be seen by our communities?

If all masons live as masons profess to want to, we will, each of us, present our detractors and those who mistrust with a man who bears kindness, respect for his peers, a sense of universal justice and a generosity that denies their fear, misinterpretation and mistrust.

You are the men for the job! Farmers ply your trade and raise a fertile garden to nourish the spirit of mankind.

Give of yourself!