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Provincial.
let the world at large see that there is not to be found , within this province , one selfish Mason . I wish here to call your attention to the report of the last quarterly communication , which has been issued , from Freemasons' Hall , under the sanction of the Grand Master . The discussion there reported is worthy the most serious attention of every Mason ; and we must all look on it as a great boon to the Craft that , for the futurewe are to have regularly transmitted to us an authorized
, report , under the sanction of the Grand Master , of all that actually does take place in the Grand Lodge . I am delighted to find that this Lodge is likely again to flourish . I am highly pleased with the spirit by which many of the Brethren are actuated , and the zeal ancl energy which they have displayed . I am highly gratified to find that the Lodge at Poole is likely again to be revived ; my Brethren of Poole , think no labour lost or thrown away to attain this great , this important object . Remember
that , in Lodge , you meet as Masons , as Brethren , under the kind and fostering protection of the great Father of All , ivhose highest attribute is universal benevolence ancl love : bear this in mind , and let no thought , word , or deed enter in among you , which may in the least disturb your universal harmony ; let no religious discussions distract you . Ever call to mind the words of Holy Writ , " The hour cometh , and now is , when the true worshippers shall worshithe Father in irit and in truthfor
p sp , the Father seeketh such to worship him . " Much less let political fever withdraw your allegiance from every principle of our Order ; be faithful , Brethren , be obedient to your ancient charges and constitutions , which declare that neither religious nor political discussion shall ever enter the doors of a Masonic Lodge . My Brethren of Sherborne—1 congratulate
you on your late valuable acquisition , in the initiation of two gentlemen in your Lodge , who I feel assured will not only prove an honour to your Lodge , and this province , but to the whole Craft at large . Brethren of the province generally , I feel proud of being placed over so well ordered a body of Masons . I hear from all quarters the strongest commendations both of your Masonic ivorking and general demeanour ; persevere in this , and you will continue to add not onl y lustre to our Order ,
butaccumulated happiness to yourselves and connexions . 1 am sorry to find that my Brethren of Blandford have not yet risen from their long slumber—I call it slumber ; for I am well convinced that the truest and finest Masonic feelings do still exist among my Brethren there ; and I feel convinced that the day will come when these feelings will be awakened , and Masonry will be revived there , invigorated and refreshed ,-ready and able to make such gigantic steps as will prove , to the world at large , that , however long the outward ceremonies of our Order may
have been neglected , the more sterling ancl valuable jewels have beenmost carefully cherished and preserved . I could have wished to have seen a greater number of newly initiated among us ; still this is a pointon which no Brethren should at any time shew too great an anxiety . ! have frequently observed that one initiation taking place in a Lodge has been followed almost immediatel y by a perfect influx of candidates . I merely mention . this in case any Lodge in which an initiation has not lately taken place should in any despair and despond . Mdear
way y Brethren , I will now take the opportunity of thanking you for the kind interest which you expressed for me during my late severe and dangerous illness . Often , and often , has my sick pillow been smoothed b y marks of your affectionate kindness and fraternal love ; and I can safely say there never was a day that passed over my head , even during that
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Provincial.
let the world at large see that there is not to be found , within this province , one selfish Mason . I wish here to call your attention to the report of the last quarterly communication , which has been issued , from Freemasons' Hall , under the sanction of the Grand Master . The discussion there reported is worthy the most serious attention of every Mason ; and we must all look on it as a great boon to the Craft that , for the futurewe are to have regularly transmitted to us an authorized
, report , under the sanction of the Grand Master , of all that actually does take place in the Grand Lodge . I am delighted to find that this Lodge is likely again to flourish . I am highly pleased with the spirit by which many of the Brethren are actuated , and the zeal ancl energy which they have displayed . I am highly gratified to find that the Lodge at Poole is likely again to be revived ; my Brethren of Poole , think no labour lost or thrown away to attain this great , this important object . Remember
that , in Lodge , you meet as Masons , as Brethren , under the kind and fostering protection of the great Father of All , ivhose highest attribute is universal benevolence ancl love : bear this in mind , and let no thought , word , or deed enter in among you , which may in the least disturb your universal harmony ; let no religious discussions distract you . Ever call to mind the words of Holy Writ , " The hour cometh , and now is , when the true worshippers shall worshithe Father in irit and in truthfor
p sp , the Father seeketh such to worship him . " Much less let political fever withdraw your allegiance from every principle of our Order ; be faithful , Brethren , be obedient to your ancient charges and constitutions , which declare that neither religious nor political discussion shall ever enter the doors of a Masonic Lodge . My Brethren of Sherborne—1 congratulate
you on your late valuable acquisition , in the initiation of two gentlemen in your Lodge , who I feel assured will not only prove an honour to your Lodge , and this province , but to the whole Craft at large . Brethren of the province generally , I feel proud of being placed over so well ordered a body of Masons . I hear from all quarters the strongest commendations both of your Masonic ivorking and general demeanour ; persevere in this , and you will continue to add not onl y lustre to our Order ,
butaccumulated happiness to yourselves and connexions . 1 am sorry to find that my Brethren of Blandford have not yet risen from their long slumber—I call it slumber ; for I am well convinced that the truest and finest Masonic feelings do still exist among my Brethren there ; and I feel convinced that the day will come when these feelings will be awakened , and Masonry will be revived there , invigorated and refreshed ,-ready and able to make such gigantic steps as will prove , to the world at large , that , however long the outward ceremonies of our Order may
have been neglected , the more sterling ancl valuable jewels have beenmost carefully cherished and preserved . I could have wished to have seen a greater number of newly initiated among us ; still this is a pointon which no Brethren should at any time shew too great an anxiety . ! have frequently observed that one initiation taking place in a Lodge has been followed almost immediatel y by a perfect influx of candidates . I merely mention . this in case any Lodge in which an initiation has not lately taken place should in any despair and despond . Mdear
way y Brethren , I will now take the opportunity of thanking you for the kind interest which you expressed for me during my late severe and dangerous illness . Often , and often , has my sick pillow been smoothed b y marks of your affectionate kindness and fraternal love ; and I can safely say there never was a day that passed over my head , even during that