And although it be true that Masonry has lost widely its knowledge, it still for the most part remains a Brotherhood, and in that it has in it the link of a life that will not die, and that has every possibility of revival throughout the earth.
Quite outside these two, limited brotherhoods are proclaimed in every direction now.

The Church asserts it within its own limits.

All religions assert it within their respective limitations.

Outside religions and churches the same cry is heard.

Socialism declares it, and tries to build its policy upon it.