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Article THE FREEMASON'S QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 4 of 11 →
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
spicuous for their unmasonic singularity . Had there been any grounds for a suspicion of a want of moral conduct—of infirmity of intellect—of tardiness of purpose—of lack of Masonic zeal as to the acquirement of the Sacred Mysteries —of practical knowledge in the details of the Craft—of the employment of TIME on ALL the public committees of government—finance and benevolence —as also on the
committees of the schools—and of the asylum for aged Masons—of ready access in private , by correspondence , or in person for the consideration of multifarious questions —of regularity of attendance to private Lodge duties—as well as at Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter—then , in such
case some doubt might be entertained by the " immaculate three , " as to the purity of the character of that Brother , upon whom they should so will it that the " blackball" was to fall . Perhaps , had the three moralists reflected that the majority among those who were present would be
disgusted with their proceedings—that the opinion « from without" would not acclaim the " SECIIET COURAGE" of the triple hand y work within-that the high authority whence alone their own elevation came , might not approve their peculiar development of moral intrepidity—they had not hazarded a feat which has been received with general condemnation , and may occasion to them the bitterness of
disappointment , though we hope not unmixed with the waters of remorse . We may or may not be compelled to revert to this subject ; in either case , an honest fearlessness will direct us in the course of duty .
THE GRAND LODGE . —It was expected that the business of the last Quarterl y Communication would have been unmarked by any particular observation ; it will , however , be seen , by referring to the proceedings , ( hat it was otherwise .
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
spicuous for their unmasonic singularity . Had there been any grounds for a suspicion of a want of moral conduct—of infirmity of intellect—of tardiness of purpose—of lack of Masonic zeal as to the acquirement of the Sacred Mysteries —of practical knowledge in the details of the Craft—of the employment of TIME on ALL the public committees of government—finance and benevolence —as also on the
committees of the schools—and of the asylum for aged Masons—of ready access in private , by correspondence , or in person for the consideration of multifarious questions —of regularity of attendance to private Lodge duties—as well as at Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter—then , in such
case some doubt might be entertained by the " immaculate three , " as to the purity of the character of that Brother , upon whom they should so will it that the " blackball" was to fall . Perhaps , had the three moralists reflected that the majority among those who were present would be
disgusted with their proceedings—that the opinion « from without" would not acclaim the " SECIIET COURAGE" of the triple hand y work within-that the high authority whence alone their own elevation came , might not approve their peculiar development of moral intrepidity—they had not hazarded a feat which has been received with general condemnation , and may occasion to them the bitterness of
disappointment , though we hope not unmixed with the waters of remorse . We may or may not be compelled to revert to this subject ; in either case , an honest fearlessness will direct us in the course of duty .
THE GRAND LODGE . —It was expected that the business of the last Quarterl y Communication would have been unmarked by any particular observation ; it will , however , be seen , by referring to the proceedings , ( hat it was otherwise .