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one during his mortal pilgrimage , will have no place in the realms of bliss . There we shall see the things which are now unseen ; and consequently we shall not want the evidence of Faith . The first step of the Masonic ladder being triumphantly passed , will be for ever done away . There we shall possess the things we now hope for , therefore we shall not need the support of Hope . Thus the second step will for ever vanish . But when Faith and Hope shall have had their perfect consummation
Charity will still remain . The third step of the ladder penetrates the highest heavens , and can never be destroyed . And when the darkness of death is past , and we are admitted into the Grand Lodge above the region of eternal Light ; the bright beams of Charity will be fully infused into our souls ; and we shall make one glorious company with the angels and archangels , and all the host of heaven . One mind and one voice will animate this heavenl y society ; and that mind and that voice will celebra te the of Masonic
praises Charity . All will unite in the most perfect harmony to adore the Great Architect of the Universe . Mutually rejoicing m each others happiness ; as there will be no wants to relieve , no distresses to commiserate , all in that blessed Lodge will be filled with the pure essence of S piritual Masonry . _ Another and more general definition of our science , as suited to the imperfection of mortal natures in their probationary progress through this world to another and better
a , is— " a beautiful system of morality , veiled in Allegory , and illustrated by Symbols . " Here then we come to a familiar topic . Here we recognize our own system of Freemasonry . And why do we reverence this system ? It is in the humble hope of obtaining a glimpse of that immortal light " Which gleamed in heaven before the world began ;" feebly symbolized bthe blazing Star in the centre of Lodges and of
y our attaining to the practice of universal Charity . These three principles , Light , Charity , and Morality , form constituent parts of that one system which we denominate Speculative Masonry , and was introduced on this globe at the creation of man .
When first the golden morn aloft , With maiden breezes whispering soft , Sprung from the East with rosy wing , To kiss the heavenl y first-born Spring ; Jehovah then , from hallowed earth , Gave Masonry immortal birth .
This pure science was practised by our first parents before their melancholy deviation from rectitude . They lived in the sweet enjoyment of those principles which constituted the deli ght , and formed the chief employment of angelic essences , resplendent LIGHT ; heaven-born CHARITY ; and irreproachable MORALITY , unsullied by any base admixture ; angels were their companions ; and they held communion with God How long did they retain this state of bliss ; This is a question winch it be difficult
may to answer . Some say only for a single day ; others , forty years ; others one hundred . However this may be , it is quite certain that they fell from their state of pristine innocence ; and when they had become stained by disobedience , Light and Happiness fled affrighted at their sin , and left behind darkness and misery ; Charity drooped her beautiful head in anguish and sorrow , and quitted the polluted abode of man for the purity of her native skies . What were the consequences ? Soon , too soon it was discovered that Primitive Masonry 3 T
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Provincial.
one during his mortal pilgrimage , will have no place in the realms of bliss . There we shall see the things which are now unseen ; and consequently we shall not want the evidence of Faith . The first step of the Masonic ladder being triumphantly passed , will be for ever done away . There we shall possess the things we now hope for , therefore we shall not need the support of Hope . Thus the second step will for ever vanish . But when Faith and Hope shall have had their perfect consummation
Charity will still remain . The third step of the ladder penetrates the highest heavens , and can never be destroyed . And when the darkness of death is past , and we are admitted into the Grand Lodge above the region of eternal Light ; the bright beams of Charity will be fully infused into our souls ; and we shall make one glorious company with the angels and archangels , and all the host of heaven . One mind and one voice will animate this heavenl y society ; and that mind and that voice will celebra te the of Masonic
praises Charity . All will unite in the most perfect harmony to adore the Great Architect of the Universe . Mutually rejoicing m each others happiness ; as there will be no wants to relieve , no distresses to commiserate , all in that blessed Lodge will be filled with the pure essence of S piritual Masonry . _ Another and more general definition of our science , as suited to the imperfection of mortal natures in their probationary progress through this world to another and better
a , is— " a beautiful system of morality , veiled in Allegory , and illustrated by Symbols . " Here then we come to a familiar topic . Here we recognize our own system of Freemasonry . And why do we reverence this system ? It is in the humble hope of obtaining a glimpse of that immortal light " Which gleamed in heaven before the world began ;" feebly symbolized bthe blazing Star in the centre of Lodges and of
y our attaining to the practice of universal Charity . These three principles , Light , Charity , and Morality , form constituent parts of that one system which we denominate Speculative Masonry , and was introduced on this globe at the creation of man .
When first the golden morn aloft , With maiden breezes whispering soft , Sprung from the East with rosy wing , To kiss the heavenl y first-born Spring ; Jehovah then , from hallowed earth , Gave Masonry immortal birth .
This pure science was practised by our first parents before their melancholy deviation from rectitude . They lived in the sweet enjoyment of those principles which constituted the deli ght , and formed the chief employment of angelic essences , resplendent LIGHT ; heaven-born CHARITY ; and irreproachable MORALITY , unsullied by any base admixture ; angels were their companions ; and they held communion with God How long did they retain this state of bliss ; This is a question winch it be difficult
may to answer . Some say only for a single day ; others , forty years ; others one hundred . However this may be , it is quite certain that they fell from their state of pristine innocence ; and when they had become stained by disobedience , Light and Happiness fled affrighted at their sin , and left behind darkness and misery ; Charity drooped her beautiful head in anguish and sorrow , and quitted the polluted abode of man for the purity of her native skies . What were the consequences ? Soon , too soon it was discovered that Primitive Masonry 3 T