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The Charities.
performing the duties of the honourable situation lie held , that the virtues of peace , love , and charity , might be exemplified in their most extensive application —( cheers ) . They were met that day particularly to maintain the last-mentioned of those virtues , and he would venture to say , that it could not be better illustrated than by the most liberal exertions in favour of the Girls' School—exertions which every true Mason was bound to make , to the full scope of his ability . And it would be
doubly gratifying to him , that the compliment which he had the honour of acknowledging , was accompanied by such liberality towards the Charity of the day , as would place its funds in a most flourishing condition —( loud cheers ) . LORD WORSLEY having paid a compliment to Lord John Spencer Churchill , P . D . G . M ., for his regular attendance at Masonic meetings during his period of office , proposed his health . Which was followed
by that of the Vice-Patrons of the Charity . Responding to the toast of " The Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland , " the Hon . Fox MAULB , P . G . W ., and President of the Board of Stewards , said , that he could not forget that he owed his initiation into Freemasonry to a Scottish Lodge , and that although a member of the Grand Lodge of England , he admitted his allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Scotland . He therefore returned thanks on behalf of the latter . In
his humble opinion , the act of union between the two countries was almost needless , whilst there existed a bond of union so much stronger and enduring , in the bond of Freemasonry —( cheers ) . The children of the school , sixty-five in number , were then introduced , and in the most delightful manner sang the following hymn , composed bv Sir George Smart , and dedicated to the occasion .
" Let us our infant voices raise ! Thanksgiving , and a song of Praise , Let us in joyful accents sing , To great Jehovah , hea-v'nly King . And next to God , our thanks to you , Our Patrons , Guides , and Friends , are due ; Fain would our hearts and tongues declare How numerous your bounties are . Children , exposed to pain and woe , In sin we might have stray'd , had you "Not mercy shown , and mark'd the road . That leads to virtue and to God .
But words are weak , nor can reveal The sense of gratitude we feel ; By conduct then we'll strive to prove We ' re jrcateful for your geu ' rous love . Eacli morn that hrings the light to view , Our infant hands we'll raise for you ; And when the shades of night descend , For you our infant knees shall bend . May you on earth be ever blest , And called hence t' eternal rest
; May God bestow a glorious crown Amidst the Saints that throng his throne . Glory to God in heav ' n who reigns , Give all the world in lofty strains ; Let ev ' ry voice unite to smg Hosannas loud to Zion's King . HALLELUJAH . AIUK . V
Their appearance was at once healthful , modest , happy , and confiding ; and the mute eloquence of their gratitude made a warmer appeal to the hearts of the beholders , than would the most successful efforts of the most accomplished orator .
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The Charities.
performing the duties of the honourable situation lie held , that the virtues of peace , love , and charity , might be exemplified in their most extensive application —( cheers ) . They were met that day particularly to maintain the last-mentioned of those virtues , and he would venture to say , that it could not be better illustrated than by the most liberal exertions in favour of the Girls' School—exertions which every true Mason was bound to make , to the full scope of his ability . And it would be
doubly gratifying to him , that the compliment which he had the honour of acknowledging , was accompanied by such liberality towards the Charity of the day , as would place its funds in a most flourishing condition —( loud cheers ) . LORD WORSLEY having paid a compliment to Lord John Spencer Churchill , P . D . G . M ., for his regular attendance at Masonic meetings during his period of office , proposed his health . Which was followed
by that of the Vice-Patrons of the Charity . Responding to the toast of " The Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland , " the Hon . Fox MAULB , P . G . W ., and President of the Board of Stewards , said , that he could not forget that he owed his initiation into Freemasonry to a Scottish Lodge , and that although a member of the Grand Lodge of England , he admitted his allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Scotland . He therefore returned thanks on behalf of the latter . In
his humble opinion , the act of union between the two countries was almost needless , whilst there existed a bond of union so much stronger and enduring , in the bond of Freemasonry —( cheers ) . The children of the school , sixty-five in number , were then introduced , and in the most delightful manner sang the following hymn , composed bv Sir George Smart , and dedicated to the occasion .
" Let us our infant voices raise ! Thanksgiving , and a song of Praise , Let us in joyful accents sing , To great Jehovah , hea-v'nly King . And next to God , our thanks to you , Our Patrons , Guides , and Friends , are due ; Fain would our hearts and tongues declare How numerous your bounties are . Children , exposed to pain and woe , In sin we might have stray'd , had you "Not mercy shown , and mark'd the road . That leads to virtue and to God .
But words are weak , nor can reveal The sense of gratitude we feel ; By conduct then we'll strive to prove We ' re jrcateful for your geu ' rous love . Eacli morn that hrings the light to view , Our infant hands we'll raise for you ; And when the shades of night descend , For you our infant knees shall bend . May you on earth be ever blest , And called hence t' eternal rest
; May God bestow a glorious crown Amidst the Saints that throng his throne . Glory to God in heav ' n who reigns , Give all the world in lofty strains ; Let ev ' ry voice unite to smg Hosannas loud to Zion's King . HALLELUJAH . AIUK . V
Their appearance was at once healthful , modest , happy , and confiding ; and the mute eloquence of their gratitude made a warmer appeal to the hearts of the beholders , than would the most successful efforts of the most accomplished orator .