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The masonic ladder: or, The nine steps to ancient freemasonry

Chapter 10

V. A brother's character I will support in his absence

as I would in his presence. I will not wrongfully revile him myself, nor will I suffer it to be done by others, if in my power to prevent it. Thus by the Five Points of Fellowship are we linked together in an indivisible chain of sincere affection, brotherly love, relief, and truth.
Another and even more beautiful comment upon the Five Points of Fellowship is the following :