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Church.

The Church has nothing
to do with civil distinctions.
Policy may dictate a division
of the synod, but I see no reason
why the same synod may not
embrace various governments.
Does the secession of Louisiana
separate the Masons from the
Grand Lodge. The Church &
Masonry alike / have nothing to
do with political questions.
Christ's Kingdom is not of this world,
and the world's changes do not
therefore affect its constitutions.

Our Consecration
vow of Conformity is very plain
and distinct. All must stand
to it unless it involves a viola-
tion of some higher obligation.
And even then we must observe
it, except in that particular
wherein it is sinful to keep
it.