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to the Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M ,, C . Lee , Esq . D . P . G . M ., and the P . Grand Lodge of AVest Yorkshire . " The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him ; and he will shew them his covcn-tnt . "—I ' salm xxv . 14 . There is in this discourse so pointed an illustration of Masonic anticpiity , and such indisputable evidence of the occasion and necessity of one of its leading virtues—Secresythat the Masonic reader will be
, struck with the truthful revelation of what his heart acknowledges to be the great moral power that secures his privileges , although many of the popular world are sceptical of the good of Freemasonry on account of that virtue , ancl its enemies denounce it accordingly for the same cause . Let them read this sermon : they will ponder on that secret council whereby the Lord determined to rescue the ruined race of Adam ; on that secret which StPaul calls " the mystery which hath beeu hid from
. ages and from generations : " who also observes , " Behold , I shew you a mystery . " The auspicious solemnity of consecration is expatiated on , and the Rev . Brother concludes his excellent discourse by an exhortation to the Fraternity which those who read will not disregard .
Jacob's Ladder . By the Rev . Geo . Oliver , D . D . Spencer . In our last number , we noticed this collection of pulpit addresses , aud only refer to them again to announce that they have been published complete . As a series of pure moral ethics , they should be read by every mother of all classes , on whom depend so greatly the welfare and happiness of families ; not that they are unadapted to the mind of man , be his station what it may , for the high-born will be taught the lesson of truth , and the lowly one that of peace and content . " Jacob's Ladder " should be on the library as well as on the cottage table .
The Creation of Light . A Masonic Sermon , by the Rev . Thomas Eyre Poole , A . M . Spencer . This excellent discourse was delivered in Christ Church , Nassau , New Providence , Bahamas , on the 27 th of December 1844 , before the Provincial Grand Lodges of England and Scotland ; published by their request , and dedicated to the Govenor , G . B . Mathew , G . M .
" And God said , kt t-. ere be light , and there was Iighl . " The reverend author observes that Light in its most extensive signification and use , may refer to various objects and be differently defined . Our space will not allow us to follow him throughout in his scriptural allusions from the Creation to the Gospel dispensation , and shall , therefore , briefly note his reference to Masonry , which he states to be , in the most sacred sense , " a science of light , a bright beam , a noble and holy
system of practical religion , which derives its excellence from , and woulcl ever direct its children to the first Grand source of all light , the Mighty God , the Everlasting Father , the Prince of Peace ! " The necessity of secresy and mystery is satisfactorily explained , and the seal of fidelity is emphatically declared to be broken but by death . The spirit of peace pervades this truly Masonic discourse , which will form a valuable addition to the Masonic collection . The profit , if any , from the sale , is to be devoted to the Masonic charities * .
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Literary Notices, &C.
to the Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M ,, C . Lee , Esq . D . P . G . M ., and the P . Grand Lodge of AVest Yorkshire . " The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him ; and he will shew them his covcn-tnt . "—I ' salm xxv . 14 . There is in this discourse so pointed an illustration of Masonic anticpiity , and such indisputable evidence of the occasion and necessity of one of its leading virtues—Secresythat the Masonic reader will be
, struck with the truthful revelation of what his heart acknowledges to be the great moral power that secures his privileges , although many of the popular world are sceptical of the good of Freemasonry on account of that virtue , ancl its enemies denounce it accordingly for the same cause . Let them read this sermon : they will ponder on that secret council whereby the Lord determined to rescue the ruined race of Adam ; on that secret which StPaul calls " the mystery which hath beeu hid from
. ages and from generations : " who also observes , " Behold , I shew you a mystery . " The auspicious solemnity of consecration is expatiated on , and the Rev . Brother concludes his excellent discourse by an exhortation to the Fraternity which those who read will not disregard .
Jacob's Ladder . By the Rev . Geo . Oliver , D . D . Spencer . In our last number , we noticed this collection of pulpit addresses , aud only refer to them again to announce that they have been published complete . As a series of pure moral ethics , they should be read by every mother of all classes , on whom depend so greatly the welfare and happiness of families ; not that they are unadapted to the mind of man , be his station what it may , for the high-born will be taught the lesson of truth , and the lowly one that of peace and content . " Jacob's Ladder " should be on the library as well as on the cottage table .
The Creation of Light . A Masonic Sermon , by the Rev . Thomas Eyre Poole , A . M . Spencer . This excellent discourse was delivered in Christ Church , Nassau , New Providence , Bahamas , on the 27 th of December 1844 , before the Provincial Grand Lodges of England and Scotland ; published by their request , and dedicated to the Govenor , G . B . Mathew , G . M .
" And God said , kt t-. ere be light , and there was Iighl . " The reverend author observes that Light in its most extensive signification and use , may refer to various objects and be differently defined . Our space will not allow us to follow him throughout in his scriptural allusions from the Creation to the Gospel dispensation , and shall , therefore , briefly note his reference to Masonry , which he states to be , in the most sacred sense , " a science of light , a bright beam , a noble and holy
system of practical religion , which derives its excellence from , and woulcl ever direct its children to the first Grand source of all light , the Mighty God , the Everlasting Father , the Prince of Peace ! " The necessity of secresy and mystery is satisfactorily explained , and the seal of fidelity is emphatically declared to be broken but by death . The spirit of peace pervades this truly Masonic discourse , which will form a valuable addition to the Masonic collection . The profit , if any , from the sale , is to be devoted to the Masonic charities * .