Norman Vincent Peale (original) (raw)

"Masonry encourages men to be good and that can never conflict with Christianity." "There is, as I see it, nothing like Masonry. It is unique in its fellowship which spreads over much of the earth, in addition to our own country. Moreover, this in-depth fellowship spans the years, even the centuries, running back into antiquity. To me it means a personal relationship with great historical personalities and, taken by and large, also with about the finest body of men whom it is possible to assemble anywhere."
Introduction Freemasonry, A Celebration of the Craft

	May 31, 1898 - December 24, 1993Ordained a Methodist Episcopal minister, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church for 52 years and the author of 46 books, including The Power of Positive Thinking. Member Midwood Lodge No. 1062, Brooklyn, N.Y. Grand Chaplain: 1949-51 Grand Lodge of New York Source: Denslow. 10,000 Famous Freemasons.