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Article GRAND LODGE, APRIL 25, 1843. ← Page 5 of 5
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Grand Lodge, April 25, 1843.
" While we drop the sympathetic tear over the memory of our deceased illustrious Grand Master , let charity incline us to throw a veil over his foibles , whatever they may have been , and not withhold the praise that his virtues may have claimed . Suffer the apologies of human nature to plead in his behalf . Perfection on earth has never been attained ; the wisest as well as the best of men have erred . His meritorious actions it is our duty
to imitate , and from his weakness we ought to derive instruction . " Let the present example excite our most serious thoughts , and strengthen our resolutions of amendment . As life is uncertain , and all earthly pursuits are vain , let us no longer postpone the important concern of preparing for eternity ; but embrace the happy moment , while time and opportunity offer , to provide against the great change , when all the
pleasures of this life shall cease to delight , and the reflections of a virtuous life yield the only comfort and consolation . Thus our expectations will not be frustrated , nor ourselves be called away unprepared , into the presence of an all-wise and omnipotent Judge , to whom the secrets of all hearts are known , and from whose dread tribunal no sinners can escape . " " In conformity with an ancient usage , and at the specific request of several of our Brethren , ivho sympathise in common with all the nation at the demise of our Most Worshipful Grand Master his Royal Highness the
Duke of Sussex , whose memory we revere and whose loss we now deeply deplore , and whose body is now consigned to its mother earth , whence it came ; ive have assembled , in the character of Free and Accepted Masons , to offer up to his Royal Highness ' s memory , before the world , the last tribute of our affections , thereby demonstrating the sincerity of our past esteem , and our inviolable attachment to the principles of our order . " " Unto the grave hath this day been consigned the mortal remains of our
most illustrious Prince and Brother , there to remain until the general resurrection , in favorable expectation , that bis immortal soul may then partake of joys , which have heen prepared for the righteous from the beginning of the world . And may Almighty God , of his infinite goodness , at the tribunal of unbiassed justice , extend his mercy towards him , and all of us , and crown our hope with everlasting bliss in the expanded realms of
a boundless eternity ! This we beg , for the honor of his name , to whom be glory , now and for ever . Amen . " " O God ! remember how our Brother Prince Augustus Frederick did walk before thee in truth and rectitude , and the good that he has done . Receive his soul , we beseech thee , with grace and mercy ; let his rest bo glorious in everlasting bliss ; permit him to enjoy the true light of immortality and the fulness of joy in thy presence . Amen . " " Glory be to God on high ! on earth peace ! good will towards men . "
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Grand Lodge, April 25, 1843.
" While we drop the sympathetic tear over the memory of our deceased illustrious Grand Master , let charity incline us to throw a veil over his foibles , whatever they may have been , and not withhold the praise that his virtues may have claimed . Suffer the apologies of human nature to plead in his behalf . Perfection on earth has never been attained ; the wisest as well as the best of men have erred . His meritorious actions it is our duty
to imitate , and from his weakness we ought to derive instruction . " Let the present example excite our most serious thoughts , and strengthen our resolutions of amendment . As life is uncertain , and all earthly pursuits are vain , let us no longer postpone the important concern of preparing for eternity ; but embrace the happy moment , while time and opportunity offer , to provide against the great change , when all the
pleasures of this life shall cease to delight , and the reflections of a virtuous life yield the only comfort and consolation . Thus our expectations will not be frustrated , nor ourselves be called away unprepared , into the presence of an all-wise and omnipotent Judge , to whom the secrets of all hearts are known , and from whose dread tribunal no sinners can escape . " " In conformity with an ancient usage , and at the specific request of several of our Brethren , ivho sympathise in common with all the nation at the demise of our Most Worshipful Grand Master his Royal Highness the
Duke of Sussex , whose memory we revere and whose loss we now deeply deplore , and whose body is now consigned to its mother earth , whence it came ; ive have assembled , in the character of Free and Accepted Masons , to offer up to his Royal Highness ' s memory , before the world , the last tribute of our affections , thereby demonstrating the sincerity of our past esteem , and our inviolable attachment to the principles of our order . " " Unto the grave hath this day been consigned the mortal remains of our
most illustrious Prince and Brother , there to remain until the general resurrection , in favorable expectation , that bis immortal soul may then partake of joys , which have heen prepared for the righteous from the beginning of the world . And may Almighty God , of his infinite goodness , at the tribunal of unbiassed justice , extend his mercy towards him , and all of us , and crown our hope with everlasting bliss in the expanded realms of
a boundless eternity ! This we beg , for the honor of his name , to whom be glory , now and for ever . Amen . " " O God ! remember how our Brother Prince Augustus Frederick did walk before thee in truth and rectitude , and the good that he has done . Receive his soul , we beseech thee , with grace and mercy ; let his rest bo glorious in everlasting bliss ; permit him to enjoy the true light of immortality and the fulness of joy in thy presence . Amen . " " Glory be to God on high ! on earth peace ! good will towards men . "