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Review Of Literature, The Drama, &C.
lowing quotation from among numerous eloquent passages of this fervid and spiritual discourse in justification of Freemasonry . " Fellowbrethren , is not such the case , is not the true knowledge of the Great Architect of the Universe , and of his Son Jesus Christ ( previously having alluded to our ceremonies ' ) the basis of all our mysteries ? Anil while the impious efforts of some philosophical theorist , at enmity with all social goodwould wrest from man his dearest friend and counsellor
, , while the frantic ravings of infidelity , would lead to the propagation of some latent but desperate doctrine , which has for its object the dissolution of every social and reli gious compact , which attempts to overwhelm , the rich and the poor , the industrious and the idle , the virtuous and the abandoned , in one common ruin ; still we are secure , we are beyond the reach , as vje are above the attempts of designing men , & c . " Again , in refutation of those who ask , how has Freemasonry in anywise benefited
or instructed the fellow-man ? The preacher says , " I venture to aver upon the evidence of our venerable institution , the spirit of its ancient charges , and the moral and scriptural lessons which are contained in all its lectures , that they must instruct and benefit in proportion as they are understood , and interest and enlighten from a frequency of repetition . " In another place he energetically speaks " in the name of the BrotherhoodI repel with truth and indignationthe preposterous
in-, , sinuation , that involves in one comprehensive and indiscriminate censure , the nature and usefulness of our proceedings , & c . " This sermon is altogether too good to be spoilt by small quotations , and we have not space to gratify our wish to transcribe the whole . We therefore trust it will be procured by every one who wants to be strengthened in , ' or allured by , the tenets of Freemasonry .
Sermon by Brother the Rev . R . Buckeridge , P . G . C , on laying the foundation-stone of a Masonic Hall . Preached September 10 , 1833 , before , and published at the request of the officers of the Prov . G . Lodge of Stafford . The text is very apposite , 1 Kings v . 17 , IS . The preacher confers a proud eulogium , where he states with , " No institution has perhaps been more attacked by weapons of this description ( viz . by misconception and misrepresentation , resulting from vulgar ,
inquisitive , and unsatisfied curiosity ) than the venerable Order of which I form an unworthy member ; and yet , no Order has risen more proudly , and extended its influence over society more widely , than Masonry . " In affirming that its principles are in strict accordance with " the rules of divine rectitude / ' he says , in words that well ni gh breathe , " had not our institution been founded on the faith and fear of God , and on the strictest bonds of unanimity and mutual benevolence , our little bark , long ere this , would have been wrecked on the rocks of prejudice and oppression , and the waves of oblivion closed over it for ever ! " " The moment an individual enrols himself into the Order of
I ' ree-Masons , he has an especial claim on our regard , whatever may be his rank or station in life . " - " A man can never risk his happiness in this world , or the next , by becoming a Mason . " The whole pages from which we take this extract , is a powerful defence of the Order . We should feebly recommend the perusal of this masterly performance , if we did conjure our brethren to depend on their own judgment by reading it ; but we must be excused for adding another quotation" A
. man who may be exemplary in the performance of the Masonic ritual , without the purification of the heart , is a hypocrite and not a Mason ; for no one can be a good Mason without being at the same time a good man . " The rest of this sermon is a learned dissertation upon the origin and progress of Masonry from the earliest times .
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Review Of Literature, The Drama, &C.
lowing quotation from among numerous eloquent passages of this fervid and spiritual discourse in justification of Freemasonry . " Fellowbrethren , is not such the case , is not the true knowledge of the Great Architect of the Universe , and of his Son Jesus Christ ( previously having alluded to our ceremonies ' ) the basis of all our mysteries ? Anil while the impious efforts of some philosophical theorist , at enmity with all social goodwould wrest from man his dearest friend and counsellor
, , while the frantic ravings of infidelity , would lead to the propagation of some latent but desperate doctrine , which has for its object the dissolution of every social and reli gious compact , which attempts to overwhelm , the rich and the poor , the industrious and the idle , the virtuous and the abandoned , in one common ruin ; still we are secure , we are beyond the reach , as vje are above the attempts of designing men , & c . " Again , in refutation of those who ask , how has Freemasonry in anywise benefited
or instructed the fellow-man ? The preacher says , " I venture to aver upon the evidence of our venerable institution , the spirit of its ancient charges , and the moral and scriptural lessons which are contained in all its lectures , that they must instruct and benefit in proportion as they are understood , and interest and enlighten from a frequency of repetition . " In another place he energetically speaks " in the name of the BrotherhoodI repel with truth and indignationthe preposterous
in-, , sinuation , that involves in one comprehensive and indiscriminate censure , the nature and usefulness of our proceedings , & c . " This sermon is altogether too good to be spoilt by small quotations , and we have not space to gratify our wish to transcribe the whole . We therefore trust it will be procured by every one who wants to be strengthened in , ' or allured by , the tenets of Freemasonry .
Sermon by Brother the Rev . R . Buckeridge , P . G . C , on laying the foundation-stone of a Masonic Hall . Preached September 10 , 1833 , before , and published at the request of the officers of the Prov . G . Lodge of Stafford . The text is very apposite , 1 Kings v . 17 , IS . The preacher confers a proud eulogium , where he states with , " No institution has perhaps been more attacked by weapons of this description ( viz . by misconception and misrepresentation , resulting from vulgar ,
inquisitive , and unsatisfied curiosity ) than the venerable Order of which I form an unworthy member ; and yet , no Order has risen more proudly , and extended its influence over society more widely , than Masonry . " In affirming that its principles are in strict accordance with " the rules of divine rectitude / ' he says , in words that well ni gh breathe , " had not our institution been founded on the faith and fear of God , and on the strictest bonds of unanimity and mutual benevolence , our little bark , long ere this , would have been wrecked on the rocks of prejudice and oppression , and the waves of oblivion closed over it for ever ! " " The moment an individual enrols himself into the Order of
I ' ree-Masons , he has an especial claim on our regard , whatever may be his rank or station in life . " - " A man can never risk his happiness in this world , or the next , by becoming a Mason . " The whole pages from which we take this extract , is a powerful defence of the Order . We should feebly recommend the perusal of this masterly performance , if we did conjure our brethren to depend on their own judgment by reading it ; but we must be excused for adding another quotation" A
. man who may be exemplary in the performance of the Masonic ritual , without the purification of the heart , is a hypocrite and not a Mason ; for no one can be a good Mason without being at the same time a good man . " The rest of this sermon is a learned dissertation upon the origin and progress of Masonry from the earliest times .