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Brief History Of The Religious And Military Order Of The Knights Templars Of St. John Of Jerusalem.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE RELIGIOUS AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS OF ST . JOHN OF JERUSALEM .
BY J . WATKINS , LL . D . Continued from Page . 330 ,
THE acquisition of Ascalon was of the greatest consequence to the Christians in the East , and this was sensibly perceived throughout Europe . The military orders increased of course in reputation and riches ; and that of the Temple soon obtained a decided preeminence . About A . n . 1153 , Don Pedro Dartal , first baron of the kingdom of Arragon , gave to the military ' orders the city of Borgia , with- its
appendages . At this period , their virtues entitled them to such distinguished favours , at least , if the description given of the Templars by St . Bernard be true : " These military friars , " sa 3 * s he , " live together in " a pleasant , ceconomical manner , without wives or children . Their " property is in-common , and they have no will but that of the
corri" munity . They are ever in a state of virtuous activity ; . when " not engaged in the field against the infidels , they are emplo )* ed iu " fitting their armour , or in religious exercises : Unbecoming lan" guage , or intemperate mirth , is not observed among them . They " are averse to all kinds of gaming , and are even not allowed the " diversion of hunting . Immoral songs and discourses are severely
" prohibited to them . Their appearance is grave , and their demea" nour solemn . When they enter upon an engagement , they are " armed within with-faith , and without with steel , the latter being " entirely plain . Their arms are their only ornaments , which they " exercise to'the terror of the infidels , and the joy of the Christians . " Their trust is in the God of Hosts ; and in his service they
eager" ty court a glorious victoiy , or a reli g ious and g lorious death * . " This hig h character , however , it must be confessed , did not long properly attach to them . Encrease of wealth and power , brought with it avarice and ambition .
In the year 1168 , Amaury , king of Jerusalem , declared war against the sultan of Egypt , though it was but a little before he had concluded an offensive and defensive treaty with him . His view herein were conquest ; and he was assisted in them b 3 the Hospitallers ; but the Knights of the Temple , infinitely to their honour , absolutely
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Brief History Of The Religious And Military Order Of The Knights Templars Of St. John Of Jerusalem.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE RELIGIOUS AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS OF ST . JOHN OF JERUSALEM .
BY J . WATKINS , LL . D . Continued from Page . 330 ,
THE acquisition of Ascalon was of the greatest consequence to the Christians in the East , and this was sensibly perceived throughout Europe . The military orders increased of course in reputation and riches ; and that of the Temple soon obtained a decided preeminence . About A . n . 1153 , Don Pedro Dartal , first baron of the kingdom of Arragon , gave to the military ' orders the city of Borgia , with- its
appendages . At this period , their virtues entitled them to such distinguished favours , at least , if the description given of the Templars by St . Bernard be true : " These military friars , " sa 3 * s he , " live together in " a pleasant , ceconomical manner , without wives or children . Their " property is in-common , and they have no will but that of the
corri" munity . They are ever in a state of virtuous activity ; . when " not engaged in the field against the infidels , they are emplo )* ed iu " fitting their armour , or in religious exercises : Unbecoming lan" guage , or intemperate mirth , is not observed among them . They " are averse to all kinds of gaming , and are even not allowed the " diversion of hunting . Immoral songs and discourses are severely
" prohibited to them . Their appearance is grave , and their demea" nour solemn . When they enter upon an engagement , they are " armed within with-faith , and without with steel , the latter being " entirely plain . Their arms are their only ornaments , which they " exercise to'the terror of the infidels , and the joy of the Christians . " Their trust is in the God of Hosts ; and in his service they
eager" ty court a glorious victoiy , or a reli g ious and g lorious death * . " This hig h character , however , it must be confessed , did not long properly attach to them . Encrease of wealth and power , brought with it avarice and ambition .
In the year 1168 , Amaury , king of Jerusalem , declared war against the sultan of Egypt , though it was but a little before he had concluded an offensive and defensive treaty with him . His view herein were conquest ; and he was assisted in them b 3 the Hospitallers ; but the Knights of the Temple , infinitely to their honour , absolutely