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Article RENOVATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA IN ENGLAND. ← Page 4 of 4 Article MARCH OF THE KNIGHTS HOSPITALLERS. Page 1 of 1
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Renovation Of The Knights Of Malta In England.
That a Society professing principles so nearl y akin to Freemasonrynay , so identified with those practised by the Craft , should prosper must be the unaffected wish of every liberal Brother , who cannot but hailhowever separated by mere name or forms—every fraternity as an ally which has the great cause of Charity and Brotherly Union in view It is true , the Order of Freemasons is based upon an eminently broad and universal system of acceptation : nevertheless it must cordiall y rejoice and participate in the good done by any other body in its peculiar sphere . Many Freemasons may belong to the Kni ghts Hospitallers . W . P .
March Of The Knights Hospitallers.
MARCH OF THE KNIGHTS HOSPITALLERS .
A . D . 1273 . ** There went from the House of St . John , in Clerkenwell , three hundred chosen Knights , preceded by their Prior , Theodorio , with the Banner of the Order unfurled before them ; and as they passed over London Bridge they saluted the people who witnessed their departure , recommending themselves to their prayers . " MATT . PARIS . Air— " Petit Tambour . "
Hark . '—' tis the trumpet ' s sound While the good knights marshal round : For the bulwark band of the Hol y Land On fresh crusade are bound . See their banner floating high ,
With its white cross to the skye ; And each bold knight in his panoply bright , Rides forth right gallantly . All hail the Knights of St . John ! A goodly garrison ,
From London ' s walls their duty calls To where hi gh wreaths are won . Three hundred doughty spears , All hearts that know no fears : May heaven them speed , and safely lead
Where Zion ' shill appears . Adieu , thrice sacred swords ! Your vengeance is the Lord ' s . Brave Theodoric your Prior , shall be as a fire To consume the Paynim hordes . PILGRIM .
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Renovation Of The Knights Of Malta In England.
That a Society professing principles so nearl y akin to Freemasonrynay , so identified with those practised by the Craft , should prosper must be the unaffected wish of every liberal Brother , who cannot but hailhowever separated by mere name or forms—every fraternity as an ally which has the great cause of Charity and Brotherly Union in view It is true , the Order of Freemasons is based upon an eminently broad and universal system of acceptation : nevertheless it must cordiall y rejoice and participate in the good done by any other body in its peculiar sphere . Many Freemasons may belong to the Kni ghts Hospitallers . W . P .
March Of The Knights Hospitallers.
MARCH OF THE KNIGHTS HOSPITALLERS .
A . D . 1273 . ** There went from the House of St . John , in Clerkenwell , three hundred chosen Knights , preceded by their Prior , Theodorio , with the Banner of the Order unfurled before them ; and as they passed over London Bridge they saluted the people who witnessed their departure , recommending themselves to their prayers . " MATT . PARIS . Air— " Petit Tambour . "
Hark . '—' tis the trumpet ' s sound While the good knights marshal round : For the bulwark band of the Hol y Land On fresh crusade are bound . See their banner floating high ,
With its white cross to the skye ; And each bold knight in his panoply bright , Rides forth right gallantly . All hail the Knights of St . John ! A goodly garrison ,
From London ' s walls their duty calls To where hi gh wreaths are won . Three hundred doughty spears , All hearts that know no fears : May heaven them speed , and safely lead
Where Zion ' shill appears . Adieu , thrice sacred swords ! Your vengeance is the Lord ' s . Brave Theodoric your Prior , shall be as a fire To consume the Paynim hordes . PILGRIM .