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Gleanings From Masonry.
GLEANINGS FROM MASONRY .
( Continued from page 22 ) . EVERY Mason must be aware—ancl we see no tangible reason why the profane may not be thus far enlightened—that the whole aim and intent of tbe First Degree is the inculcation of moral truth and virtue , by means as efficacious as they are beautiful . Indeed , no candidate can be passed to a higher degree , or obtain a more full participation of the mysteries of the scienceuntil he has pledged himself to maintain
invio-, late the principles inculcated in the E . A . P . degree : thus furnishing indubitable evidence of tbe solidity of the foundation on which the Order rests , and inspiring a full and certain hope that it will still survive unshaken , until time shall be lost in eternity , ancl the various Lodges , scattered over the four quarters of the globe , shall be merged in the one Grand Lodge above , ivhere the world ' s Great . Architect lives and reigns for ever . Thus doth Masonry commence the erection of the polished
temple of the mind , rearing the beauteous shaft upon the lasting foundation of moral truth and virtue . To the mind thus strengthened ancl armed against the wiles ancl subterfuge of infidelity , Masonry next unfolds the mysteries of nature ancl science , that the F . C . may the better be enabled to discharge the duties required of him , as a man ancl a mason , and estimate the wonderful works of the Almighty . The language of nature—when properly interpreted—is a glowing eulogium
on the poiver , wisdom , and goodness , of the Grancl Geometrician of the Universe : and whether she speak in the dread artillery of heaven , or the still soft whisper of the summer ' s breeze , the language is still the same . It speaks of Wisdom , Strength , ancl Beauty : of Him who has stretched
forth the heavens as a canopy , who has planted the earth as a footstool , ancl all whose law is concord . Then what an august study is the book of nature ; and how ought we to improve ourselves in those arts which tend to render that study more simple ; and enable us to correct the fallacies of the senses by the light of truth ! A nil how essential , likewise , are those arts which enable us to impart to others the knowledge we have thus obtained ; and that in terms exactly expressive of our meaning , and which defy the ingenuity of man to pervert . GrammarRhetoric
, , and Logic , thus become indispensably necessary to him who would extend his researches into the arcana of nature , ancl benefit others by the light of the knowledge thus acquired . Grammar teaches us the proper arrangement of words ; Rhetoric to speak copiously and fluently ; ancl Logic to direct our enquiries after truth . To those three our attention should be first directed , as vehicles for obtaining ancl dispensing knowledge . No one should consider them as trifling ancl unimportant . B
y an inattention to this most necessary part of our education , we may be led to express ourselves in words inadequate to convey our meaning , or perhaps diametrically opposed to the scope and aim of our thoughts . Arithmetic likewise is a most important part of education , whose uses are so well known as to require no further comment . Music is one of the most delightful studies to which the senses can devote their energies : it teaches us to compose delightful harmony , by a proportionate and
mathematical arrangement of acute , grave and mixed sounds ; ancl is never better employed than in singing praises and thanksgiving to God , the Great Architect of the Universe . Geometry is the first ancl noblest of the sciences , and the basis on which the superstructure of Freemasonry
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Gleanings From Masonry.
GLEANINGS FROM MASONRY .
( Continued from page 22 ) . EVERY Mason must be aware—ancl we see no tangible reason why the profane may not be thus far enlightened—that the whole aim and intent of tbe First Degree is the inculcation of moral truth and virtue , by means as efficacious as they are beautiful . Indeed , no candidate can be passed to a higher degree , or obtain a more full participation of the mysteries of the scienceuntil he has pledged himself to maintain
invio-, late the principles inculcated in the E . A . P . degree : thus furnishing indubitable evidence of tbe solidity of the foundation on which the Order rests , and inspiring a full and certain hope that it will still survive unshaken , until time shall be lost in eternity , ancl the various Lodges , scattered over the four quarters of the globe , shall be merged in the one Grand Lodge above , ivhere the world ' s Great . Architect lives and reigns for ever . Thus doth Masonry commence the erection of the polished
temple of the mind , rearing the beauteous shaft upon the lasting foundation of moral truth and virtue . To the mind thus strengthened ancl armed against the wiles ancl subterfuge of infidelity , Masonry next unfolds the mysteries of nature ancl science , that the F . C . may the better be enabled to discharge the duties required of him , as a man ancl a mason , and estimate the wonderful works of the Almighty . The language of nature—when properly interpreted—is a glowing eulogium
on the poiver , wisdom , and goodness , of the Grancl Geometrician of the Universe : and whether she speak in the dread artillery of heaven , or the still soft whisper of the summer ' s breeze , the language is still the same . It speaks of Wisdom , Strength , ancl Beauty : of Him who has stretched
forth the heavens as a canopy , who has planted the earth as a footstool , ancl all whose law is concord . Then what an august study is the book of nature ; and how ought we to improve ourselves in those arts which tend to render that study more simple ; and enable us to correct the fallacies of the senses by the light of truth ! A nil how essential , likewise , are those arts which enable us to impart to others the knowledge we have thus obtained ; and that in terms exactly expressive of our meaning , and which defy the ingenuity of man to pervert . GrammarRhetoric
, , and Logic , thus become indispensably necessary to him who would extend his researches into the arcana of nature , ancl benefit others by the light of the knowledge thus acquired . Grammar teaches us the proper arrangement of words ; Rhetoric to speak copiously and fluently ; ancl Logic to direct our enquiries after truth . To those three our attention should be first directed , as vehicles for obtaining ancl dispensing knowledge . No one should consider them as trifling ancl unimportant . B
y an inattention to this most necessary part of our education , we may be led to express ourselves in words inadequate to convey our meaning , or perhaps diametrically opposed to the scope and aim of our thoughts . Arithmetic likewise is a most important part of education , whose uses are so well known as to require no further comment . Music is one of the most delightful studies to which the senses can devote their energies : it teaches us to compose delightful harmony , by a proportionate and
mathematical arrangement of acute , grave and mixed sounds ; ancl is never better employed than in singing praises and thanksgiving to God , the Great Architect of the Universe . Geometry is the first ancl noblest of the sciences , and the basis on which the superstructure of Freemasonry