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Account Of John Watkins, L. L. D.
of them have been anonymousl y ushered into the world , they have yet been marked with the applause of the judicious and the worth y . We cannot presume to withdraw the veil ; otherwise we could point out some distinguished pieces which have issued from his pen . Among these are some political performances of considerable vigour and celebrity . He has not been the least active or successful in
the literary ranks who have come forward in the season of alarm to vindicate our glorious constitution against the insidious attempts of innovators . - f In 1791 he published " Proposals for a History of the Church of " England , from the Establishment of the Reformation under Queen " Elizabeth to the present time . " This undertakingwhich is
desi-, gn ed to be comprifed in two volumes quarto , was recommended to him by some of the most learned and worthy prelates of the Church . The prospectus to this history has been greatly admired by the best judges of good writing . In this great design he has made a large progress 5 and we are informed , that one volume will make its appearance in the present year .
In 1792 he printed , in one volume octavo , " An Essay towards a " History of Bidcford ; " but a small impression only of this work was struck off , as it was originally compiled for the use of the au-¦ tlior's learned and ingenious friend Mr . Polwhele , who is compiling , the History of Devonshire . . As a Mason , Dr . W . is undoubtedl y entitled to a very distinguishing notice .. A Lodge has been established by him at the place of his
residence ; and , we are informed , is . in a very flourishing state . The CHARGE delivered at its Constitution was published at the unanimous . request of the numerous and respectable assembl y of brethren who attended the ceremony ,, and is . a very animated composition . The Prayer pronounced at the Consecration has been greatly admired . Both were , republished in the IVth Number of our Magazine * ; and deserve to be carefully read as well by those who are not , as those who are Members of our Society .
In the Preface to the Charge , the author says , " He has it in coatem" plation to devote some future period of his life to a search into the * ' History of Masonry , comprehending , of course , a view of the Pro" gress of Civilization , with a Biography of those persons who have ' . ' adorned the world , and have been dignified . by the Masonic character . " This we sincerely hope , ( and we are sensible that we have herein the concurrent wish of many eminent brethren ) that he will be enabled by
, leisure , health , and encouragement , to perform . Wecan , however , assure our readers that aMASON-ic TREATISE from the Doctor ' s pen will be announced for publication in a short time . But the plan of this is rather , elucidatory than historical . . . Possessed of a vigorous intellect , he has been indefatigable in his researches into the ; various branches of our Order . His knowlege of the
Hebrew language , and acquaintance with the Cabala , have enabled him to explore even the most obscure intricacies of an institution that certainl y takes its date in the patriarchal times .
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Account Of John Watkins, L. L. D.
of them have been anonymousl y ushered into the world , they have yet been marked with the applause of the judicious and the worth y . We cannot presume to withdraw the veil ; otherwise we could point out some distinguished pieces which have issued from his pen . Among these are some political performances of considerable vigour and celebrity . He has not been the least active or successful in
the literary ranks who have come forward in the season of alarm to vindicate our glorious constitution against the insidious attempts of innovators . - f In 1791 he published " Proposals for a History of the Church of " England , from the Establishment of the Reformation under Queen " Elizabeth to the present time . " This undertakingwhich is
desi-, gn ed to be comprifed in two volumes quarto , was recommended to him by some of the most learned and worthy prelates of the Church . The prospectus to this history has been greatly admired by the best judges of good writing . In this great design he has made a large progress 5 and we are informed , that one volume will make its appearance in the present year .
In 1792 he printed , in one volume octavo , " An Essay towards a " History of Bidcford ; " but a small impression only of this work was struck off , as it was originally compiled for the use of the au-¦ tlior's learned and ingenious friend Mr . Polwhele , who is compiling , the History of Devonshire . . As a Mason , Dr . W . is undoubtedl y entitled to a very distinguishing notice .. A Lodge has been established by him at the place of his
residence ; and , we are informed , is . in a very flourishing state . The CHARGE delivered at its Constitution was published at the unanimous . request of the numerous and respectable assembl y of brethren who attended the ceremony ,, and is . a very animated composition . The Prayer pronounced at the Consecration has been greatly admired . Both were , republished in the IVth Number of our Magazine * ; and deserve to be carefully read as well by those who are not , as those who are Members of our Society .
In the Preface to the Charge , the author says , " He has it in coatem" plation to devote some future period of his life to a search into the * ' History of Masonry , comprehending , of course , a view of the Pro" gress of Civilization , with a Biography of those persons who have ' . ' adorned the world , and have been dignified . by the Masonic character . " This we sincerely hope , ( and we are sensible that we have herein the concurrent wish of many eminent brethren ) that he will be enabled by
, leisure , health , and encouragement , to perform . Wecan , however , assure our readers that aMASON-ic TREATISE from the Doctor ' s pen will be announced for publication in a short time . But the plan of this is rather , elucidatory than historical . . . Possessed of a vigorous intellect , he has been indefatigable in his researches into the ; various branches of our Order . His knowlege of the
Hebrew language , and acquaintance with the Cabala , have enabled him to explore even the most obscure intricacies of an institution that certainl y takes its date in the patriarchal times .