ORDO TEMPLI ORIENTIS
11. (Yet in view of the great objects of the Order, endow-
ment is welcome.)
12. Every Brother shall show himself solicitous of, the
comfort and happiness of any Brother who may be old, at-
tending not only to all material wants, but to his amusement,
so that his declining years may be made joyful.
FIFTH HOUSE
13. Every Brother shall seek constantly to give pleasure
to all Brethren with whom he is acquainted, whether by
entertainment or conversation, or in any other manner that
may suggest itself. It will frequently and naturally arise
that love itself springs up between members of the Order,
for that they have so many and so sacred interests in com-
mon. Such love is peculiarly holy, and is to be encouraged.
14. All children of Brethren are to be considered as chil-
dren of the whole Order, and to be protected and aided in
every way by its members severally, as by its organization
collectively. No distinction is to be made with regard to the
conditions surrounding the birth of any child.
15. There is an especially sacred duty, which every
Brother should fulfil, with regard to all children, those born
without the Order included. This duty is to instruct them
in the Law of Thelema, to teach them independence and
freedom of thought and character, and to warn them that
servility and cowardice are the most deadly diseases of the
human soul.
SIXTH HOUSE
16. Personal or domestic attendants should be chosen
from among the members of the Order when possible, and
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