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OF THE DUTIES OF THE BRETHREN
FIRST HOUSE
1. There is no law beyond Do what thou wilt. Yet it is well for
Brethren to study daily in the Volume of the Sacred Law, Liber Legis,
for therein is much counsel concerning this, how best they may carry
out this will.
SECOND HOUSE
2. The private purse of every Brother should always be at the disposal
of any Brother who may be in need. But in such a case it is a great
mischief if the one ask, and the other consent; for if the former be
really in need, his pride is wounded by his asking; and if not, the
door is opened to beggars and imposters, and all manner of arrant
knaves and rogues such as are no true Brethren. But the Brother who is
possessed of this world's goods should make it his business to watch
the necessity of all those Brethren with whom he may be personally
acquainted, anticipating their wants in so wise and kindly and
delicate a manner that it shall appear as if it were the payment of a
debt. And what help is given shall be given with discretion, so that
the relief may be permanent rather than temporary.
3. All Brethren shall be exceedingly punctual in the payment of Lodge
Dues. This is to take precedence of all other calls upon the purse.
THIRD HOUSE
4. The Brethren shall be diligent in preaching the Law of Thelema. In
all writings they shall be careful to use the prescribed greetings;
likewise in speech, even with strangers.
5. They shall respond heartily to every summons of the Lodge or
Chapter to which they may belong, not lightly making excuse.
6. Brethren should use every opportunity of assisting each other in
their tastes, businesses, or professions, whether by direct dealing
with Brethren in preference to others, or by speaking well of them, or
as may suggest itself. It seems desirable, when possible, that where
two or more Brethren of the same Lodge are engaged in the same work,
they should seek to amalgamate the same by entering into partnership.
Thus in time great and powerful corporations may arise from small
individual enterprises.
7. They shall be diligent in circulating all tracts, manifestos, and
all other communications which the Order may from time to time give
out for the instruction or emancipation of the profane.
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