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The Revelations Of A Square.
with an endless serpent on its lid , and the word ABPASAS in front ; the centre , a cube , with the three Masonic colours , and the word KVJX ( AGLA ) , one of the cabalistic names of the Deity ; and the other , a tumulus , with the sprig of Cassia . Above them , the following inscription , 0 EON 2 EB 0 Y SENOYS SENIZEI remember this floorcloth distinctly
. , for it underwent a very particular examination ; * and Bro . Hesletine took a sketch of it , and delivered a lectoe on its peculiarities when he returned to town . " From Chester we proceeded to Barnard Castle , in the county of Durham , where we found Masonry shining with unsullied lustre under the active superintendence of Bro .
Hutchinson , who worked the details after a perfect model . _ He delivered his own Lectures , Charges , and Orations , strictly adhering to the ancient landmarks of the Order ; and his example was followed by the Masters of other Lodges , who visited the Barnard Castle Lodge for the advantage of his instructions . Many of these detached pieces appeared in
print , f and were so much admired for the pure principles of Masonry which they enunciated , that the fraternity at length requested Bro . H . to make a selection from his Lectures , and publish them in a permanent form . He complied with the request , and produced a volume of such surpassing interest , that after going through many editions , J it still retains its value , and is read with avidity by all who are desirous of information on the sterling and unchangeable doctrines of the Order . §
* This floor-cloth is now in tho Cestrian Lodge at Chester ; of which my friend , Bro . Willoughby , of Birkenhead , has kindly favoured me with a sketch . t See my edition of the Spirit of Masonry , which includes all tho works of Bro . Hutchinson . J " The Spirit of Masonry , in Moral and Elucidatory Lectures , by W . Hutchinson . " London , Wilkes and Goldsmith , 1775 . Second Edition , Carlisle , Jollie , 1795 ; Third Edition . Carlisle , 1802 ; Fourth Edition , Edinburgh , MaeEvan , 1813 ; Fifth Edition , Carlisle , 1814 ; Sixth Edition , London , 1815 . and the last contains all Hutchin
Other Editions have been published , Bro . - son's detached Pieces . London , Spencer , 1843 . § In an Address prefixed to the Second Edition , he says , with _ his usual benevolence of character , "'I have been induced to give this edition to tho press for the purpose of relieving the family of a worthy but indigent Brother , by the whole profits ofthe subscription and sale ; and doubt not that the motive to the present publication will procure it tho attention of tho Brethren of this excellent institution It is hoped that these Lectures may serve to detect tbe wretched artifices used by wicked men to impose upon the world ; and may also excite in the fraternity tho duo exorcise of those moral works which our profession enjoins . "
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The Revelations Of A Square.
with an endless serpent on its lid , and the word ABPASAS in front ; the centre , a cube , with the three Masonic colours , and the word KVJX ( AGLA ) , one of the cabalistic names of the Deity ; and the other , a tumulus , with the sprig of Cassia . Above them , the following inscription , 0 EON 2 EB 0 Y SENOYS SENIZEI remember this floorcloth distinctly
. , for it underwent a very particular examination ; * and Bro . Hesletine took a sketch of it , and delivered a lectoe on its peculiarities when he returned to town . " From Chester we proceeded to Barnard Castle , in the county of Durham , where we found Masonry shining with unsullied lustre under the active superintendence of Bro .
Hutchinson , who worked the details after a perfect model . _ He delivered his own Lectures , Charges , and Orations , strictly adhering to the ancient landmarks of the Order ; and his example was followed by the Masters of other Lodges , who visited the Barnard Castle Lodge for the advantage of his instructions . Many of these detached pieces appeared in
print , f and were so much admired for the pure principles of Masonry which they enunciated , that the fraternity at length requested Bro . H . to make a selection from his Lectures , and publish them in a permanent form . He complied with the request , and produced a volume of such surpassing interest , that after going through many editions , J it still retains its value , and is read with avidity by all who are desirous of information on the sterling and unchangeable doctrines of the Order . §
* This floor-cloth is now in tho Cestrian Lodge at Chester ; of which my friend , Bro . Willoughby , of Birkenhead , has kindly favoured me with a sketch . t See my edition of the Spirit of Masonry , which includes all tho works of Bro . Hutchinson . J " The Spirit of Masonry , in Moral and Elucidatory Lectures , by W . Hutchinson . " London , Wilkes and Goldsmith , 1775 . Second Edition , Carlisle , Jollie , 1795 ; Third Edition . Carlisle , 1802 ; Fourth Edition , Edinburgh , MaeEvan , 1813 ; Fifth Edition , Carlisle , 1814 ; Sixth Edition , London , 1815 . and the last contains all Hutchin
Other Editions have been published , Bro . - son's detached Pieces . London , Spencer , 1843 . § In an Address prefixed to the Second Edition , he says , with _ his usual benevolence of character , "'I have been induced to give this edition to tho press for the purpose of relieving the family of a worthy but indigent Brother , by the whole profits ofthe subscription and sale ; and doubt not that the motive to the present publication will procure it tho attention of tho Brethren of this excellent institution It is hoped that these Lectures may serve to detect tbe wretched artifices used by wicked men to impose upon the world ; and may also excite in the fraternity tho duo exorcise of those moral works which our profession enjoins . "