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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW, AND GENERAL ASSURANCE ADVOCATE. Page 1 of 1 Article TO THE CRAFT. Page 1 of 2 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review, And General Assurance Advocate.
THE FREEMASONS ' QUARTERLY REVIEW , AND GENERAL ASSURANCE ADVOCATE .
SECOND SERIES—SEPTEMBER , 30 , 1849 .
" I have ever felt it my duty to support and encourage its principles and practice , because it powerfully developes all social and benevolent affections ; because it mitigates without , and annihilates within , the virulence of political and theological controversy—because it affords the only neutral ground on which all ranks and classes can meet in perfect equality , and associate without degradation or mortification , whether for purposes of moral instruction or social intercourse /'— The EAHL OF DURHAM on Freemasonry , 2 U « Jan . 1834 . " This obedience , which must be vigorously observeddoes not prevent ushoweverfrom
, , , investigating the inconvenience of laws , which at the time they were framed may have been political , prudent—nay , even necessary ; butnow , from a total change of circumstances and events , may have becomeunjust , oppressive , and equally useless . * * * " Justinian declares that he acts contrary to the law who , confining himself to the letter , acts contrary to the spirit and intent of it . "—H . H . H . ^ CP UKEOF SUSSEX , April 21 , 1332 , Hoitse of Lords .
To The Craft.
TO THE CRAFT .
IT is permitted me to present the third part of my valedictory address . The Great Architect of the Universe has vouchsafed me a respite from personal suffering ; and next to a devout acknowledgment of His gracious mercy , I feel that I cannot better fulfil my mission than by taking a brief retrospect of the ordeal by which nature has been tested , and I hope and trust has been thereby brought to a happier state of serious
consideration with regard to the future . How often have I reflected with secret awe on the charge delivered in the third degree . At the time the Master " raised " me , it made a deep and lasting impression . As I reflect on it now , a feeling of sincere gratitude sanctifies that impression by demanding of me that I should VOL . VII . H H
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review, And General Assurance Advocate.
THE FREEMASONS ' QUARTERLY REVIEW , AND GENERAL ASSURANCE ADVOCATE .
SECOND SERIES—SEPTEMBER , 30 , 1849 .
" I have ever felt it my duty to support and encourage its principles and practice , because it powerfully developes all social and benevolent affections ; because it mitigates without , and annihilates within , the virulence of political and theological controversy—because it affords the only neutral ground on which all ranks and classes can meet in perfect equality , and associate without degradation or mortification , whether for purposes of moral instruction or social intercourse /'— The EAHL OF DURHAM on Freemasonry , 2 U « Jan . 1834 . " This obedience , which must be vigorously observeddoes not prevent ushoweverfrom
, , , investigating the inconvenience of laws , which at the time they were framed may have been political , prudent—nay , even necessary ; butnow , from a total change of circumstances and events , may have becomeunjust , oppressive , and equally useless . * * * " Justinian declares that he acts contrary to the law who , confining himself to the letter , acts contrary to the spirit and intent of it . "—H . H . H . ^ CP UKEOF SUSSEX , April 21 , 1332 , Hoitse of Lords .
To The Craft.
TO THE CRAFT .
IT is permitted me to present the third part of my valedictory address . The Great Architect of the Universe has vouchsafed me a respite from personal suffering ; and next to a devout acknowledgment of His gracious mercy , I feel that I cannot better fulfil my mission than by taking a brief retrospect of the ordeal by which nature has been tested , and I hope and trust has been thereby brought to a happier state of serious
consideration with regard to the future . How often have I reflected with secret awe on the charge delivered in the third degree . At the time the Master " raised " me , it made a deep and lasting impression . As I reflect on it now , a feeling of sincere gratitude sanctifies that impression by demanding of me that I should VOL . VII . H H