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Article THE ARK LIFE ASSOCIATION. ← Page 2 of 5 →
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The Ark Life Association.
present publicity should be confined to a declaration that their Ark is launched upon the surface of public opinion ; so that our private hints will have time to fructify . Among the most pleasing reflections which we may indulge , as utilitarians , is the proof that the observations offered in our
last have been sensibly felt ; they have not fallen upon barren ground , nor been lost by the way side . To those who may have disregarded them , as well as to others , who for the first time may be apprised of the existence of the Ark , we advise a cautious examination into our past and
present comments . The present is not merely an ordinary transaction between one man and another , but the moral development of a trading principle ; in the one case a good reputation will secure two persons from the necessity of any strategy , to maintain commercial faith . In the common affairs of life , we would
not charge an individual with a want of candour in laying plans for his own prosperity , but in the enlarged sphere of action , where the hopes of the widow and the orphan may too probably be endangered by incautious confidence , in uncertain projects , we prefer the straightforward mode
of plain speaking ; which , while it creates a respect for opinion , may prevent surprise , and perhaps danger . Once put upon their guard , the moral public can raise their own shield , and cautiously examine the merits of a system founded upon the knowledge and observance of Masonic
princip le . The Founders of the Ark may be considered as moral stewards for the humbler classes of their Brethren , who , not being able to ensure for large sums , cannot of themselves create a power or security to carry into effect an object which would save many a family from ruin , when
their prop shall be removed by death ; an event awful indeed at all times , but how fearful when its approach is also the signal of total desolation . The smaller sums from such
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Ark Life Association.
present publicity should be confined to a declaration that their Ark is launched upon the surface of public opinion ; so that our private hints will have time to fructify . Among the most pleasing reflections which we may indulge , as utilitarians , is the proof that the observations offered in our
last have been sensibly felt ; they have not fallen upon barren ground , nor been lost by the way side . To those who may have disregarded them , as well as to others , who for the first time may be apprised of the existence of the Ark , we advise a cautious examination into our past and
present comments . The present is not merely an ordinary transaction between one man and another , but the moral development of a trading principle ; in the one case a good reputation will secure two persons from the necessity of any strategy , to maintain commercial faith . In the common affairs of life , we would
not charge an individual with a want of candour in laying plans for his own prosperity , but in the enlarged sphere of action , where the hopes of the widow and the orphan may too probably be endangered by incautious confidence , in uncertain projects , we prefer the straightforward mode
of plain speaking ; which , while it creates a respect for opinion , may prevent surprise , and perhaps danger . Once put upon their guard , the moral public can raise their own shield , and cautiously examine the merits of a system founded upon the knowledge and observance of Masonic
princip le . The Founders of the Ark may be considered as moral stewards for the humbler classes of their Brethren , who , not being able to ensure for large sums , cannot of themselves create a power or security to carry into effect an object which would save many a family from ruin , when
their prop shall be removed by death ; an event awful indeed at all times , but how fearful when its approach is also the signal of total desolation . The smaller sums from such