tdf013 - Obligations (23 Jan 2006)

What joy, pride and satisfaction comes to the heart of the newly-obligated Freemason when for the first time he hears himself thus addressed; if indeed he has been truly prepared in his heart; if the solemn truths that Freemasonry intends to impress upon the minds of its votaries, have been properly emphasized by dignified and serious rendering of the Ritual, the recently inducted Freemason feels that he is entering upon a new relationship towards men.