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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 5 of 8 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
We shall not forget our gratification at the declaration of the Grand Master , that it became necessary to issue a public circular of the transactions of the Grand Lod ge ; but we cannot conceal our mortification at the result of his editorial efforts—instead of truth we have its suppression , instead of argument we have fallacy . We have incurred his displeasure ; be it so . We have a public duty to performand will boldly
, and fearlessly continue ' , ' to discharge it . Every one at all conversant with periodical literature , is aware that the current matter for the quarter is chiefly written , printed , and worked off many days before the date of publication ; we may therefore have incurred the responsibility of error without the knowledge of having erred , and this we feel to be somewhat discouraging ; nevertheless , as a
public document , we shall always comment upon the circular with freedom , fervency , and zeal . We love Masonry for its own sake , and have given some proofs that we can endure painful sensations in the performance of sacred duties . We shall continue to arrange our future materials with such due regard to their mystical development as shall convey no "improper idea ( to the profane world ) of the respectability and character of our Order . *' Fourteen years' character in private service usually ensures to an
honest man , a good repute . We challenge investigation into as many years' public service to disprove our claim ; let any Mason turn to a page wherein he can attaint us of incorrectness or impropriety . We do not ask permission to do this of others ; nor having forborne to publish many things , do we wish to claim forbearance as a merit , but only that it should be appreciated as a duty faithfully performed .
Our object being the " Good of the Craft , " we know no fear ; we expect , therefore , such an arrest of judgment as honourable men would claim in courtesy , and which Masons , in virtue of their profession , claim as a right . We have before said , that " coming events cast their shadows before them , " and that an Editor may stand on the brink of a precipiceyet
, the "head reels not , and the foot is firm . " The low abyss , or the ethereal heaven is equally in the contemplation of all thoughtful men , who may claim , according to their desert , the approbation or the rebuke of their fellows . All we ask for is , let us have open charges and fair play . " Whoso is wise will ponder these things . " " Let no man deceive you
with vain words . " " Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness ; but rather reprove them , for it is a shame even to speak of these things that are done of them in secret . " " Craftsmen are bound by peculiar ties to promote peace , cultivate harmony , and live in concord and brotherly love . "—Const , p . 5 .
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
We shall not forget our gratification at the declaration of the Grand Master , that it became necessary to issue a public circular of the transactions of the Grand Lod ge ; but we cannot conceal our mortification at the result of his editorial efforts—instead of truth we have its suppression , instead of argument we have fallacy . We have incurred his displeasure ; be it so . We have a public duty to performand will boldly
, and fearlessly continue ' , ' to discharge it . Every one at all conversant with periodical literature , is aware that the current matter for the quarter is chiefly written , printed , and worked off many days before the date of publication ; we may therefore have incurred the responsibility of error without the knowledge of having erred , and this we feel to be somewhat discouraging ; nevertheless , as a
public document , we shall always comment upon the circular with freedom , fervency , and zeal . We love Masonry for its own sake , and have given some proofs that we can endure painful sensations in the performance of sacred duties . We shall continue to arrange our future materials with such due regard to their mystical development as shall convey no "improper idea ( to the profane world ) of the respectability and character of our Order . *' Fourteen years' character in private service usually ensures to an
honest man , a good repute . We challenge investigation into as many years' public service to disprove our claim ; let any Mason turn to a page wherein he can attaint us of incorrectness or impropriety . We do not ask permission to do this of others ; nor having forborne to publish many things , do we wish to claim forbearance as a merit , but only that it should be appreciated as a duty faithfully performed .
Our object being the " Good of the Craft , " we know no fear ; we expect , therefore , such an arrest of judgment as honourable men would claim in courtesy , and which Masons , in virtue of their profession , claim as a right . We have before said , that " coming events cast their shadows before them , " and that an Editor may stand on the brink of a precipiceyet
, the "head reels not , and the foot is firm . " The low abyss , or the ethereal heaven is equally in the contemplation of all thoughtful men , who may claim , according to their desert , the approbation or the rebuke of their fellows . All we ask for is , let us have open charges and fair play . " Whoso is wise will ponder these things . " " Let no man deceive you
with vain words . " " Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness ; but rather reprove them , for it is a shame even to speak of these things that are done of them in secret . " " Craftsmen are bound by peculiar ties to promote peace , cultivate harmony , and live in concord and brotherly love . "—Const , p . 5 .