and conceal the secrets of Masonry, and those of a brother, when
delivered to me in charge as such, that they may remain as secure and
inviolable in my breast as in his own, before communicated to me.

Q. What was you next presented with? A. Check-words two.

Q. What were they? A. Truth and Union.

Q. How explained? A. Truth is a divine attribute, and the foundation
of every virtue. To be good and true are the first lessons we are
taught in Masonry. On this theme we contemplate, and by its dictates
endeavor to regulate our conduct; hence, while influenced by this
principle, hypocrisy and deceit are unknown amongst us; sincerity and
plain dealing distinguish us; and the heart and tongue join in
promoting each other's welfare, and rejoicing in each other's
prosperity.

Union is that kind of friendship that ought to appear conspicuous in
the conduct of every Mason. It is so closely allied to the divine
attribute, truth, that he who enjoys the one, is seldom destitute of
the other. Should interest, honor, prejudice, or human depravity ever
influence you to violate any part of the sacred trust we now repose in
you, let these two important words, at the earliest insinuation, teach
you to put on the check-line of truth, which will infallibly direct
you to pursue that straight and narrow path which ends in the full
enjoyment of the Grand Lodge above, where we shall all meet as Masons
and members of one family; where all discord on account of religion,
politics, or private opinion, shall be unknown and banished from
within our walls.