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Oration On Masonry,
BENEVOLENCE : so let US , by every method , and by every encouragement in our power , court the LIBERAL ARTS to come and dwell amongst us : let the means of their cultivation and improvement be the frequent subject of our best and most serious disquisitions : let us endeavour to hold forth every engaging allurement , that they may approach and aprny their elegant and wonder-working fingers , to make it
finish the beauties of this well-ordered dome ; and to , what we wish , the distinguished residence of immortal MASONRY ! An sera , which cannot be far distant : for the magnificence of our building , in so short a period , thus wonderfully grown up before us , speaks in emphatic language , at once the zeal and the ability of it ' s friend ;;; and stimulates—with a foice far beyond all the eloquence of the nioit j . t-rsuasive orator;—stimulates every noble heart to a galhnit . emulation , and must inspire a wish to contribute ' towards the
pe ; rect : ; on of so beautiful and elegant a design . Nor can the brilliant and generous example of that illustrious No-jr . si : AN , who so honourably presides over us , want it ' s due effect ; — i Nobleman—vou , my Brethren , all agree with me—not more disunn-uishedas a Mason than as a Man ! whose love of liberal Arts , an . i wiiosc regard for moral Virtue , are not confined to the Lodge , but and adorn him in all the walks of life ! Under such auspices
accompany may the Craft rest happy and secure , and flourish for ever as the Palm /—and may this HALL , awfully dedicated to Masonry , to Virtue , to Benevolence , still and for ever behold each ennobling science , each ingenuous Art , smile and triumph , soften and civilize beneath it ' s r 0 of ! May private friendship and public virtue dignify and distinguish the heart and character of every Mason , who here shall form
and fill the mystic Lodge ! And when the sacred solemn rites are done , when festive Hilarityassumes his social seat , may decent politeness , and sweetly-smiling innocence for ever wreathe the chaplet for his brow , crown his bowl ,
and command his song ! And , while amidst the scientific labours of the Lodge , elevated schemes of improving Art engage and enrapture our Minds ; while holy and ancient mysteries warm the imagination with improvement ' s kindred g low;—while in the mournful investigation of a Brother ' s wants pleading pity melts our eye , and generous compassion swells the feeling breast while amidst the cheerful
; exertions of inoffensive mirth , of heart-enlarging , friendly communication—reflection shall be enabled to look back with pleasure , and impartial conscience shall find nothing to disapprove : then , my Brethren , may we , with comfort and with confidence , lift up our adoring hearts : ,. AND WE DO LIFT THEM UP TO TheeGreat Nature ' s adorable and
, wonderotts Geometrician ! Almighty Parent of the World ! wise Former of Man ! imploring on this , and on all our other laudable undertakings , thy favour , thy blessing , thy aid ; without which , vain and fruitless ' are all the efforts of feeble men !— 'Tis from Thee , laeneficient Founder of our frame , that we have received , the heart
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Oration On Masonry,
BENEVOLENCE : so let US , by every method , and by every encouragement in our power , court the LIBERAL ARTS to come and dwell amongst us : let the means of their cultivation and improvement be the frequent subject of our best and most serious disquisitions : let us endeavour to hold forth every engaging allurement , that they may approach and aprny their elegant and wonder-working fingers , to make it
finish the beauties of this well-ordered dome ; and to , what we wish , the distinguished residence of immortal MASONRY ! An sera , which cannot be far distant : for the magnificence of our building , in so short a period , thus wonderfully grown up before us , speaks in emphatic language , at once the zeal and the ability of it ' s friend ;;; and stimulates—with a foice far beyond all the eloquence of the nioit j . t-rsuasive orator;—stimulates every noble heart to a galhnit . emulation , and must inspire a wish to contribute ' towards the
pe ; rect : ; on of so beautiful and elegant a design . Nor can the brilliant and generous example of that illustrious No-jr . si : AN , who so honourably presides over us , want it ' s due effect ; — i Nobleman—vou , my Brethren , all agree with me—not more disunn-uishedas a Mason than as a Man ! whose love of liberal Arts , an . i wiiosc regard for moral Virtue , are not confined to the Lodge , but and adorn him in all the walks of life ! Under such auspices
accompany may the Craft rest happy and secure , and flourish for ever as the Palm /—and may this HALL , awfully dedicated to Masonry , to Virtue , to Benevolence , still and for ever behold each ennobling science , each ingenuous Art , smile and triumph , soften and civilize beneath it ' s r 0 of ! May private friendship and public virtue dignify and distinguish the heart and character of every Mason , who here shall form
and fill the mystic Lodge ! And when the sacred solemn rites are done , when festive Hilarityassumes his social seat , may decent politeness , and sweetly-smiling innocence for ever wreathe the chaplet for his brow , crown his bowl ,
and command his song ! And , while amidst the scientific labours of the Lodge , elevated schemes of improving Art engage and enrapture our Minds ; while holy and ancient mysteries warm the imagination with improvement ' s kindred g low;—while in the mournful investigation of a Brother ' s wants pleading pity melts our eye , and generous compassion swells the feeling breast while amidst the cheerful
; exertions of inoffensive mirth , of heart-enlarging , friendly communication—reflection shall be enabled to look back with pleasure , and impartial conscience shall find nothing to disapprove : then , my Brethren , may we , with comfort and with confidence , lift up our adoring hearts : ,. AND WE DO LIFT THEM UP TO TheeGreat Nature ' s adorable and
, wonderotts Geometrician ! Almighty Parent of the World ! wise Former of Man ! imploring on this , and on all our other laudable undertakings , thy favour , thy blessing , thy aid ; without which , vain and fruitless ' are all the efforts of feeble men !— 'Tis from Thee , laeneficient Founder of our frame , that we have received , the heart