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Article THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE: OR, GENERAL and COMPLETE LIBRARY. ← Page 6 of 6 Article A GENERAL CHARGE TO MASONRY. Page 1 of 5 →
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The Freemasons' Magazine: Or, General And Complete Library.
this we find the reason of the beautiful return of spring , and of the variedscenes in summer , autumn , and winter . Numberless worlds are around tis , all framed by the same divine artist , which roll through the vast expanse , and are conducted by the same unerring laws of nature . What grand ideas then must such knowledge fill our minds with , and how worthy is it of the attention of all , but especially of such as profess themselves promoters of such a valuable
science ? it was a survey of nature , and observingits beautiful proportions , that first determined man to imitate the divine plan , and reduce things into symmetry and order ; this gave rise to societies , and birth to every useful art . The architect began to design , and the plans which he laid down , being still improved , produced some of those excellent works which will be the admiration of future ages . I might here trace the history of the CRAFT , and shew , that since ever order began , or harmony was admired , it too behoved to have had a being ; but as this is so well known , I judge it to be
altogether needless . Then , let us unite our hearts , and our Society must flourish ; let us promote the useful arts , and by that means distinguish ourselves ; let us cultivate the social virtues , and improve in all that is good and valuable ; let the genius of MASONRY preside , and let us endeavour to- act with that dignity which becomes Men as well as ' Masons .
Now , is MASONRY SO good , so valuable a science ? Does it tend to cultivate the mind , and tame each unruly passion ? Does it expel rancour , hatred , and envy ? Does it reconcile men of all religions , and of all nations ? Is it an universal cement , binding its devotees to charity , good will , and sacred friendship ? Is it calculated to promote the truest freedom ? Does it teach men to lead quiet
lives ? In short , are its precepts a complete system of moral virtue ? Then , HAIL , thou glorious craft , bright transcript of all that is amiable ! HAIL , thou blest moral science , which sets such fair copies of virtue ! WELCOME , ye delig htful mansions , where its hap , y sons enjoy a life almost divine I WELCOME , ye blest retreats , where smiling friendship sits enthroned ! WELCOME , sacred habitation ^ where innocence and peace for ever dwell !
A General Charge To Masonry.
A GENERAL CHARGE TO MASONRY .
Delivered at CHRIST-CHURCH in Boston , on Dec . 2 j , 1749 . BY THE REV . CHARLES BROCKWELL , A . M . His Majesty ' s Chaplain at Boston in New England . THE principal intention in forming Societies is undoubtedly the uniting men in the stricter bands of love ; for men , considered as social creatures , must derive their happiness from eacij
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Freemasons' Magazine: Or, General And Complete Library.
this we find the reason of the beautiful return of spring , and of the variedscenes in summer , autumn , and winter . Numberless worlds are around tis , all framed by the same divine artist , which roll through the vast expanse , and are conducted by the same unerring laws of nature . What grand ideas then must such knowledge fill our minds with , and how worthy is it of the attention of all , but especially of such as profess themselves promoters of such a valuable
science ? it was a survey of nature , and observingits beautiful proportions , that first determined man to imitate the divine plan , and reduce things into symmetry and order ; this gave rise to societies , and birth to every useful art . The architect began to design , and the plans which he laid down , being still improved , produced some of those excellent works which will be the admiration of future ages . I might here trace the history of the CRAFT , and shew , that since ever order began , or harmony was admired , it too behoved to have had a being ; but as this is so well known , I judge it to be
altogether needless . Then , let us unite our hearts , and our Society must flourish ; let us promote the useful arts , and by that means distinguish ourselves ; let us cultivate the social virtues , and improve in all that is good and valuable ; let the genius of MASONRY preside , and let us endeavour to- act with that dignity which becomes Men as well as ' Masons .
Now , is MASONRY SO good , so valuable a science ? Does it tend to cultivate the mind , and tame each unruly passion ? Does it expel rancour , hatred , and envy ? Does it reconcile men of all religions , and of all nations ? Is it an universal cement , binding its devotees to charity , good will , and sacred friendship ? Is it calculated to promote the truest freedom ? Does it teach men to lead quiet
lives ? In short , are its precepts a complete system of moral virtue ? Then , HAIL , thou glorious craft , bright transcript of all that is amiable ! HAIL , thou blest moral science , which sets such fair copies of virtue ! WELCOME , ye delig htful mansions , where its hap , y sons enjoy a life almost divine I WELCOME , ye blest retreats , where smiling friendship sits enthroned ! WELCOME , sacred habitation ^ where innocence and peace for ever dwell !
A General Charge To Masonry.
A GENERAL CHARGE TO MASONRY .
Delivered at CHRIST-CHURCH in Boston , on Dec . 2 j , 1749 . BY THE REV . CHARLES BROCKWELL , A . M . His Majesty ' s Chaplain at Boston in New England . THE principal intention in forming Societies is undoubtedly the uniting men in the stricter bands of love ; for men , considered as social creatures , must derive their happiness from eacij