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Masonic Intelligence.
and that we , the inhabitants of this happy isle , d p most especially contemplate , with enthusiastic fondness and admiration . _ the nice symmetry and proportion of that glorious structure , the British Constitution ; consisting of King , Lords , and Commons . 3 . That the cau = e and interests of our most ancient institution are particularlmaintained b and have ever been most prosperous
more y y , under the monarchical form of government : that this , and other weig hty reasons and consideration . - moving us , we do avow an unfeigned love of the King , our Sovereign—the friend and father of his people;—and look upon no sacrifices to be too great , which have for their object the dignity ofhis crown , the safety ofhis person , and the stability of our incomparable constitution and laws .
4 . ' Tlv . it we are dccidely amongst the foremost of our patriotic fellow subjects to approve and adopt any measure , that may ( by our competent rulers ) be thought most conducive to the general welfare , and the prosperity of the state . 5 . That , in our exclusive capacity of Free and Accepted Masons , do ladlembrace the opportunity of acquiescing iu the
we now g y proposed expediency of a Masonic donation to government , in support of its vigorous exertions to confound the enemies of the land we live in : and that we reserve to ourselves , at the same time , such other portion of pecuniary assistance as may be reasonably expected in a more general—rparochial contribution . 6 . That the Secretary be empowered Immediately to receive the
donations of the Brethren present , and without loss of time to col leu the contributions of absent Brethren : that their names , together with theamountof the respective sums , be entered in the books of their society , and carefully preserved as a lasting memorial of their spirit and patriotism ; and that the whole sum thus contributed , ( together with a copy of the . e resolutions ) be transmitted , in the name of the to Francis
Wakefield Brethren , Lodge of Unanimity , ( under cover Freeling , Esq . ) to the Mansion House Committee , now sitting in the metropolis for the receipt of voluntary patriotic contributions . 7 . That we most sincerely hope and believe , that these our proceedings will not long be permuted to appear a solitary instance of Masonic love of their King , constitution , and country . account of
8 . That a copy of these resolutions , together with an the sum voluntarily contributed , be respectfully presented _ to the Grand Lodge of England ; and that the resolutions be twice inserted in the Leeds Intelligencer . That , lastly , most emphatically and unreservedly , we do-desire to be understood as ' hating with a perfect hatred' all treasonable and rethat ious and
volutionary practices;—and do solemnly deprecate imp atheistical ' system which now desolates the continent of Europe , and which will , if it continue to gain ground , not only disappoint the exalted ends and benevolent purposes of the Craft , but also do away the fear and love of the Supreme Being , and root out the moral and social virtues from the hearts and souls of men . May the Grand Architect of the universe preside over this and all other lodges round the globe : —So mote it be !
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Masonic Intelligence.
and that we , the inhabitants of this happy isle , d p most especially contemplate , with enthusiastic fondness and admiration . _ the nice symmetry and proportion of that glorious structure , the British Constitution ; consisting of King , Lords , and Commons . 3 . That the cau = e and interests of our most ancient institution are particularlmaintained b and have ever been most prosperous
more y y , under the monarchical form of government : that this , and other weig hty reasons and consideration . - moving us , we do avow an unfeigned love of the King , our Sovereign—the friend and father of his people;—and look upon no sacrifices to be too great , which have for their object the dignity ofhis crown , the safety ofhis person , and the stability of our incomparable constitution and laws .
4 . ' Tlv . it we are dccidely amongst the foremost of our patriotic fellow subjects to approve and adopt any measure , that may ( by our competent rulers ) be thought most conducive to the general welfare , and the prosperity of the state . 5 . That , in our exclusive capacity of Free and Accepted Masons , do ladlembrace the opportunity of acquiescing iu the
we now g y proposed expediency of a Masonic donation to government , in support of its vigorous exertions to confound the enemies of the land we live in : and that we reserve to ourselves , at the same time , such other portion of pecuniary assistance as may be reasonably expected in a more general—rparochial contribution . 6 . That the Secretary be empowered Immediately to receive the
donations of the Brethren present , and without loss of time to col leu the contributions of absent Brethren : that their names , together with theamountof the respective sums , be entered in the books of their society , and carefully preserved as a lasting memorial of their spirit and patriotism ; and that the whole sum thus contributed , ( together with a copy of the . e resolutions ) be transmitted , in the name of the to Francis
Wakefield Brethren , Lodge of Unanimity , ( under cover Freeling , Esq . ) to the Mansion House Committee , now sitting in the metropolis for the receipt of voluntary patriotic contributions . 7 . That we most sincerely hope and believe , that these our proceedings will not long be permuted to appear a solitary instance of Masonic love of their King , constitution , and country . account of
8 . That a copy of these resolutions , together with an the sum voluntarily contributed , be respectfully presented _ to the Grand Lodge of England ; and that the resolutions be twice inserted in the Leeds Intelligencer . That , lastly , most emphatically and unreservedly , we do-desire to be understood as ' hating with a perfect hatred' all treasonable and rethat ious and
volutionary practices;—and do solemnly deprecate imp atheistical ' system which now desolates the continent of Europe , and which will , if it continue to gain ground , not only disappoint the exalted ends and benevolent purposes of the Craft , but also do away the fear and love of the Supreme Being , and root out the moral and social virtues from the hearts and souls of men . May the Grand Architect of the universe preside over this and all other lodges round the globe : —So mote it be !