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Article THE REVELATIONS OF A SQUARE. ← Page 7 of 12 →
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The Revelations Of A Square.
affirm , that though the public records of Masonry say so little of the acts of this worthy Brother , there were many traits in his character that redound to his immortal praise . He was a grave man in private life , almost approaching to austerity ; but he could relax in the private recesses of a Tyled Lodgeand in company with Brothers and fellows
, , where the ties of social intercourse are not particularly stringent . He considered the proceedings of the Lodge as being strictly confidential , and was persuaded that his Brothers by initiation actually occupied the same position as Brothers by blood , and therefore was undisguisedly free and familiar in the mutual interchange of
unrestrained courtesy . In the Lodge , he was jocose and free hearted , sang his song , and had no objection to his share of the bottle , although one of the most learned and distinguished men of his day . He delivered public lectures on experimental philosophy ; an unusual practice for a dignified clergyman in those days , and showed him to be many years in advance of the intelligence of the age when he flourished .
" Our business , however , is with Dr . Desaguliers , as the chief agent in the revival of the ancient and honourable institution of Freemasonry . He brought his private Lodges into such repute , and particularly that holden at the Goose and Gridiron , that it was placed at the head of the list of Lodges ; and a law was proposed and unanimously agreed
to , that the Grand Master should be proposed and elected there before he became eligible for the appointment of the Grand Lodge . It was supposed at the time that he was the author of that famous paper which so thoroughly refuted the absurd allegations of Dr . Plot against the Order . * It is true I heard it applied to him several times , but he uniformly disavowed it , although it was generally believed that there was no other living Mason who could have done it so well .
" As a proof of his attention to discipline and propriety of conduct , I give you an anecdote . On a certain occasion , which I perfectly remember , I witnessed the initiation of a noble lord , which was performed with great solemnity by Dr . Desaguliers ; ancl his lordship , though only a youth , appeared very much impressed with the ceremonial . But
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The Revelations Of A Square.
affirm , that though the public records of Masonry say so little of the acts of this worthy Brother , there were many traits in his character that redound to his immortal praise . He was a grave man in private life , almost approaching to austerity ; but he could relax in the private recesses of a Tyled Lodgeand in company with Brothers and fellows
, , where the ties of social intercourse are not particularly stringent . He considered the proceedings of the Lodge as being strictly confidential , and was persuaded that his Brothers by initiation actually occupied the same position as Brothers by blood , and therefore was undisguisedly free and familiar in the mutual interchange of
unrestrained courtesy . In the Lodge , he was jocose and free hearted , sang his song , and had no objection to his share of the bottle , although one of the most learned and distinguished men of his day . He delivered public lectures on experimental philosophy ; an unusual practice for a dignified clergyman in those days , and showed him to be many years in advance of the intelligence of the age when he flourished .
" Our business , however , is with Dr . Desaguliers , as the chief agent in the revival of the ancient and honourable institution of Freemasonry . He brought his private Lodges into such repute , and particularly that holden at the Goose and Gridiron , that it was placed at the head of the list of Lodges ; and a law was proposed and unanimously agreed
to , that the Grand Master should be proposed and elected there before he became eligible for the appointment of the Grand Lodge . It was supposed at the time that he was the author of that famous paper which so thoroughly refuted the absurd allegations of Dr . Plot against the Order . * It is true I heard it applied to him several times , but he uniformly disavowed it , although it was generally believed that there was no other living Mason who could have done it so well .
" As a proof of his attention to discipline and propriety of conduct , I give you an anecdote . On a certain occasion , which I perfectly remember , I witnessed the initiation of a noble lord , which was performed with great solemnity by Dr . Desaguliers ; ancl his lordship , though only a youth , appeared very much impressed with the ceremonial . But