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Obituary.
Sth clay of July , 1846 , unanimously resolved to present to him this record of their thanks for his foresight and philanthropy iu the suggestion of this charity , the unremitting zeal and devotion with which he has at all times watched over and protected its best interests , and for the persevering application of thoso talents which have mainly contributed to its progressive and permanent
advancement . " Tho valuable and useful career of Dr . Crucefix was now drawing to a close . His health had suffered materially from his persevering efforts in the behalf of Masonic charity . And at the commencement ofthe year 1849 he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing himself from the Craft . " In Freemasonry" he says" my creed
, , , not adopted , but examined , for its principles are far , very far , beyond all comprehension magnificent , pure , and holy , have 1 found more peace and happiness than could have been hoped for ; not but that in my course of attaining this partial knowledge . I have had to encounter much labour , prejudice , ancl auxiety , but the toil has been abundantly rewarded by the confidence ancl kindness of
fellowlabourers in the vineyard , many of whom have been withdrawn from the busy haunts of men , and . it is hoped , now partake the glorious and happy secrets of eternity . Other labourers thero are who have exceeded the climacteric , and probably contemplate the necessity of the course I am about to take—retirement from public duty in
Masonry . " The Asylum building had been begun , and Dr . Crucefix entertained some hopes that the Grand Master would be prevailed on to level tho footstone in person ; but the ceremony was delayed from time to time . In May he says— " I am somewhat enfeebled by various circumstances ; and even now that the goal of my fondest hopes appears in viewour opponents have buckled on their armour .
, Still we onward speed , and I trust with success in view . " In June he adds— " Some adverse power is at work , and I am too ill to take the helm , or even an oar . " The delay in this his favourite project , pressed hard upon him ; but he rallied , and in August wrote more cheerfully : " The Asylum Committee , out of respect , havo postponed the laying of the foundation stone until I can bo present ;
yet while I feel grateful for the compliment , I question the policy . " His health was now rapidly failing , but his spirits bore him up , sustained as they were by the unequivocal approbation of the Fraternity . And at the Asylum festival in this year Bro . Bigg expressed sentiments which will be echoed by almost every Mason under the
canopy of heaven . He said , when proposing the name of Dr . Crucefix as a toast— " I should tell you that this Asylum was projected in 1834 , and ever since then I have carefully followed Dr . Crucefix , but at a humble distance . There must be a master spirit in every great undertaking , and in founding an institution like this , VOL . II . K
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Obituary.
Sth clay of July , 1846 , unanimously resolved to present to him this record of their thanks for his foresight and philanthropy iu the suggestion of this charity , the unremitting zeal and devotion with which he has at all times watched over and protected its best interests , and for the persevering application of thoso talents which have mainly contributed to its progressive and permanent
advancement . " Tho valuable and useful career of Dr . Crucefix was now drawing to a close . His health had suffered materially from his persevering efforts in the behalf of Masonic charity . And at the commencement ofthe year 1849 he publicly expressed his intention of withdrawing himself from the Craft . " In Freemasonry" he says" my creed
, , , not adopted , but examined , for its principles are far , very far , beyond all comprehension magnificent , pure , and holy , have 1 found more peace and happiness than could have been hoped for ; not but that in my course of attaining this partial knowledge . I have had to encounter much labour , prejudice , ancl auxiety , but the toil has been abundantly rewarded by the confidence ancl kindness of
fellowlabourers in the vineyard , many of whom have been withdrawn from the busy haunts of men , and . it is hoped , now partake the glorious and happy secrets of eternity . Other labourers thero are who have exceeded the climacteric , and probably contemplate the necessity of the course I am about to take—retirement from public duty in
Masonry . " The Asylum building had been begun , and Dr . Crucefix entertained some hopes that the Grand Master would be prevailed on to level tho footstone in person ; but the ceremony was delayed from time to time . In May he says— " I am somewhat enfeebled by various circumstances ; and even now that the goal of my fondest hopes appears in viewour opponents have buckled on their armour .
, Still we onward speed , and I trust with success in view . " In June he adds— " Some adverse power is at work , and I am too ill to take the helm , or even an oar . " The delay in this his favourite project , pressed hard upon him ; but he rallied , and in August wrote more cheerfully : " The Asylum Committee , out of respect , havo postponed the laying of the foundation stone until I can bo present ;
yet while I feel grateful for the compliment , I question the policy . " His health was now rapidly failing , but his spirits bore him up , sustained as they were by the unequivocal approbation of the Fraternity . And at the Asylum festival in this year Bro . Bigg expressed sentiments which will be echoed by almost every Mason under the
canopy of heaven . He said , when proposing the name of Dr . Crucefix as a toast— " I should tell you that this Asylum was projected in 1834 , and ever since then I have carefully followed Dr . Crucefix , but at a humble distance . There must be a master spirit in every great undertaking , and in founding an institution like this , VOL . II . K