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Orange Order 12th July 2011 Resolutions : Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland
http://www.grandoran...utions/2011.htm

THE FAITH: We the Orangemen assembled at ……………………. on the 12th July 2011 give thanks to Almighty God for His own inspired Word revealed to us in the Holy Scriptures. This year we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication under King James I of the Authorised Version, much beloved by the members of this Institution.

We thank the Lord for the free access to the Scriptures which we enjoy and encourage all men to read the Holy Bible for themselves and to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to understand and apply it to their own lives. We further commit ourselves to the daily reading of the Word of God which is "able to make men wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."

LOYALTY: That we, the Orangemen assembled at ……………………………………………..in commemoration of the 321st anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne do hereby reaffirm our devotion and loyalty to the Throne and Person of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her other Realms, Defender of The Faith.

We congratulate Her Majesty the Queen on the dignity and manner in which she conducted her recent visit to the Republic of Ireland and look forward to the landmark anniversary of the Diamond Jubilee of her Ascension to the Throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We also congratulate Prince Phillip on his service and dedication in public life as the longest-serving royal consort in British history.

We are delighted that His Royal Highness Prince William has taken the title of Baron Carrickfergus this year, on the occasion of his marriage to the Duchess of Cambridge, and we wish them well for their future together.

THE STATE: As an Institution we reflect with pride on our British citizenship and inheritance. It is a legacy which has been treasured by generations and we as custodians of that heritage must ensure we safeguard it for the future. We are concerned that political parties which have as their aim the break-up of the Union are in positions of influence within government in Northern Ireland and Scotland and in the latter context we believe that the aim of the Scottish National Party to have a referendum on the Union is a dangerous and divisive road to travel.

We reflect on a society which has many problems and issues at this present time of economic recession. It is easy for many to despair of their own personal situations and sadly this has led some, particularly young men, to take their own lives. As a caring Institution we call on our brethren to remember the example of the Good Samaritan, who bore the burden of another and helped him on his journey. Society must also reach out to those who need encouragement and help in a modern age which is in danger of losing the traditional values of faith in God and compassion for others.

We express thanks to our servicemen and women, who are employed in the cause of freedom and democracy in Afghanistan, Libya and other areas, and reflect on the losses which have been sustained in the former and extend our sympathy to families who have lost loved ones. We welcome home the soldiers of the Royal Irish Regiment and the Irish Guards in particular, and other local servicemen and women who have safely returned, and assure them of the warmth of support for them by the Institution and the majority of people.

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Resolutions Will Reflect On Faith And The Union
http://www.grandoran...1/article2.html
Article 2 ~ July 2011


THIS year's Twelfth Resolutions express concern for the state of the Union and reflect on the pressures which many face in society due to economic recession.

The Resolution on the State highlights the concern of the Institution that political parties which have as their aim the break of the United Kingdom are in 'positions of influence' in both Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The resolution warns that the aim of the SNP in Scotland to have a referendum on the Union as 'a dangerous and divisive road to travel'.

The resolutions also highlight the problem of suicide among young males and call for members of the Orange Institution to reach out to those who need encouragement "in a modern age which is in danger of losing the traditional values of faith in God and compassion for others."

The 400th anniversary of the Authorised Version of the Bible is also centre of the first resolution on faith, which also reflects on the free access which is enjoyed to the Scriptures.

The second resolution on Loyalty congratulates the Queen on her recent visit to the Republic of Ireland and looks forward to her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

The resolutions in full are as follows;

FIRST RESOLUTION: - THE FAITH
We the Orangemen assembled at ……………………. on the 12th July 2011 give thanks to Almighty God for His own inspired Word revealed to us in the Holy Scriptures. This year we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication under King James I of the Authorised Version, much beloved by the members of this Institution.

We thank the Lord for the free access to the Scriptures which we enjoy and encourage all men to read the Holy Bible for themselves and to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to understand and apply it to their own lives. We further commit ourselves to the daily reading of the Word of God which is "able to make men wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."

SECOND RESOLUTION: - LOYALTY
That we, the Orangemen assembled at ……………………………………………..in commemoration of the 321st anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne do hereby reaffirm our devotion and loyalty to the Throne and Person of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her other Realms, Defender of The Faith.
We congratulate Her Majesty the Queen on the dignity and manner in which she conducted her recent visit to the Republic of Ireland and look forward to the landmark anniversary of the Diamond Jubilee of her Ascension to the Throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We also congratulate Prince Phillip on his service and dedication in public life as the longest-serving royal consort in British history
We are delighted that His Royal Highness Prince William has taken the title of Baron Carrickfergus this year, on the occasion of his marriage to the Duchess of Cambridge, and we wish them well for their future together.

THIRD RESOLUTION: - THE STATE
As an Institution we reflect with pride on our British citizenship and inheritance. It is a legacy which has been treasured by generations and we as custodians of that heritage must ensure we safeguard it for the future. We are concerned that political parties which have as their aim the break-up of the Union are in positions of influence within government in Northern Ireland and Scotland and in the latter context we believe that the aim of the Scottish National Party to have a referendum on the Union is a dangerous and divisive road to travel.

We reflect on a society which has many problems and issues at this present time of economic recession. It is easy for many to despair of their own personal situations and sadly this has led some, particularly young men, to take their own lives. As a caring Institution we call on our brethren to remember the example of the Good Samaritan, who bore the burden of another and helped him on his journey. Society must also reach out to those who need encouragement and help in a modern age which is in danger of losing the traditional values of faith in God and compassion for others.

We express thanks to our servicemen and women, who are employed in the cause of freedom and democracy in Afghanistan, Libya and other areas, and reflect on the losses which have been sustained in the former and extend our sympathy to families who have lost loved ones. We welcome home the soldiers of the Royal Irish Regiment and the Irish Guards in particular, and other local servicemen and women who have safely returned, and assure them of the warmth of support for them by the Institution and the majority of people.