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Article THE R. W. BROTHER H. R. LEWIS, P. G. M., SUMATRA. ← Page 3 of 3 Article THE MONK AND THE RABBI. Page 1 of 2 →
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The R. W. Brother H. R. Lewis, P. G. M., Sumatra.
masonic charities . His ear is open to the tale of individual suffering , and his heart touched by the woes of others . Whenever he ventures to act for himself in Grand Lodge ( but alas ! how seldom ) his vote is always on the side of charity and benevolence ; and although he is one of those who are uniformly found opposing the adaptation of our laws to the improved and enlightened spirit of the age—and thus committing
a capital offence against the requirements of reason and the rights of masonic humanity—we believe the error to be one of an obtuse head , and not of a depraved heart .
We will take a parting leave of our Brother Lewis b y advising him to recollect that others have a judgment at least equal to his own , and a temper unquestionably superior to that with which he is—blessed , so that what may be required by the courtesies of life , is also exacted by the moral obligations of Masonry . ITHURIEL .
The Monk And The Rabbi.
THE MONK AND THE RABBI .
DURING an Eastern voyage , which a learned and pious Rabbi took to visit the Hebrew academies , he made the acquaintance of a Monk who was on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem . The two travellers got on very harmoniously , and their conversation at first was truly amicable , till it was disturbed by religious controversy , when their wrangling became so violent , that on arriving at the caravansery , they were incensed against ' each other . During tbe night , the Monk , sinking under the influence of an Eastern climate , fell seriously ill . Rabbi Solomon put aside every other consideration , and paid him due attention ; and as the Rabbins at this period generally knew something of medicine , he was fortunately
able to assist his fellow-traveller , who thus became indebted to him for his life . The Rabbi postponed his departure to attend upon the invalid till out of danger , and when he came to bid him adieu , the priest thanked him with an overflowing heart in these words : — "I am poor , and can do nothing for you , but I pray to heaven for your prosperity . The most delightful day of my life will be , when I can prove my gratitude . " Rabbi Solomon interrupted him by saying— "You owe me nothing .
Although opposed in religion , humanity ought to unite us , and the law of Moses commands me to act towards you as I have done . Adieu ! we may never meet again : live worthily , and if you ever meet a suffering Jew , assist him as I have assisted you . "
Years afterwards , on his return to France , Rabbi Solomon stopped at Prague , where his co-religionists received him with honours and fetes . The Jews of Bohemia were then under the domination of Duke Vladislas , who allowed no opportunity to pass without manifesting his hatred to them . When he heard of the reception given to the stranger , like all tyrants , the duke regarded him as a conspirator , a Messiah , or a plotter of revolution , and gave immediate orders for his arrest . During this era of persecution , to bring a Jew to judgment was to send him to death .
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The R. W. Brother H. R. Lewis, P. G. M., Sumatra.
masonic charities . His ear is open to the tale of individual suffering , and his heart touched by the woes of others . Whenever he ventures to act for himself in Grand Lodge ( but alas ! how seldom ) his vote is always on the side of charity and benevolence ; and although he is one of those who are uniformly found opposing the adaptation of our laws to the improved and enlightened spirit of the age—and thus committing
a capital offence against the requirements of reason and the rights of masonic humanity—we believe the error to be one of an obtuse head , and not of a depraved heart .
We will take a parting leave of our Brother Lewis b y advising him to recollect that others have a judgment at least equal to his own , and a temper unquestionably superior to that with which he is—blessed , so that what may be required by the courtesies of life , is also exacted by the moral obligations of Masonry . ITHURIEL .
The Monk And The Rabbi.
THE MONK AND THE RABBI .
DURING an Eastern voyage , which a learned and pious Rabbi took to visit the Hebrew academies , he made the acquaintance of a Monk who was on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem . The two travellers got on very harmoniously , and their conversation at first was truly amicable , till it was disturbed by religious controversy , when their wrangling became so violent , that on arriving at the caravansery , they were incensed against ' each other . During tbe night , the Monk , sinking under the influence of an Eastern climate , fell seriously ill . Rabbi Solomon put aside every other consideration , and paid him due attention ; and as the Rabbins at this period generally knew something of medicine , he was fortunately
able to assist his fellow-traveller , who thus became indebted to him for his life . The Rabbi postponed his departure to attend upon the invalid till out of danger , and when he came to bid him adieu , the priest thanked him with an overflowing heart in these words : — "I am poor , and can do nothing for you , but I pray to heaven for your prosperity . The most delightful day of my life will be , when I can prove my gratitude . " Rabbi Solomon interrupted him by saying— "You owe me nothing .
Although opposed in religion , humanity ought to unite us , and the law of Moses commands me to act towards you as I have done . Adieu ! we may never meet again : live worthily , and if you ever meet a suffering Jew , assist him as I have assisted you . "
Years afterwards , on his return to France , Rabbi Solomon stopped at Prague , where his co-religionists received him with honours and fetes . The Jews of Bohemia were then under the domination of Duke Vladislas , who allowed no opportunity to pass without manifesting his hatred to them . When he heard of the reception given to the stranger , like all tyrants , the duke regarded him as a conspirator , a Messiah , or a plotter of revolution , and gave immediate orders for his arrest . During this era of persecution , to bring a Jew to judgment was to send him to death .