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Symbol Of Glory*
than the " Signs and Symbols . " Thus encouraged , the author published in succession lectures on the " Theocratic Philosophy of Freemasonry , " —a " History of Freemasonry " ( from 1829 to 1840 , during which period the Order had " flourished beyond all former precedent , " not a little , we conscientiously believe , clue to the attention excited by this striking series of Masonic classics—and after no
long interval , his great work , the " HISTORICAL LANDMARKS OP THE ORDER " —a work of immense erudition , and of very comprehensive design . During this time our Rev . author found time to write some powerful apologetic and controversial pamphlets in refutation of erroneous ancl hostile statements , a series of letters on the " JOHANSITE Masonry "—on the "Origin of the Eoyal Arch" — a
" Book of tho Lodge "—an indispensable manual to a Mason , desirous of learning the science ; to edit , with annotations and illustrations , the " Golden Remains of the early Masonic "Writers , " and to be " a constant and regular correspondent to the Freemasons' Quarterly Review . " Our readers will pardon us for adding the very words of the author— " And I communicated the more readily
ancl cheerfully with this journal because I think that the great modifications which have manifested themselves in the opinions of men towards Freemasonry of late years would not have been produced without the efficient aid of this powerful engine . It has effected a wonderful revolution in favour of the Order by mild and
gentle reasoning ; and has rendered extensive benefit to tho Craft by diffusing information on the rales of discipline and practice , as well as on the public transactions of the Lodges . " We believe that all that is said here on the renewed strength of the Order redounds to tho praise and honour of Dr . Oliver , as the real instrument of the good effected ; but we take pleasure ancl pride in recording this high testimony in favour of a Quarterly Masonic organ . So long
as the Order shall exist , the author of the " Historical Landmarks " will be a living name . It is delightful to find him in the evening of a well-spent and useful life setting down to record his thankfulness for the success and esteem and approbation his labours have brought home to him ; an enduring compensation for the passing bitternesses which may have chequered an honourable xjilgrimage . " I
now feel , " he says , "like the architect who , seeing that his plan in the erection of a magnificent edifice is nearly completed , entertains some fear lest the finishing ornaments should deform the whole building . My Lodge has been erected according to the established rides of art , tho floor has been consecrated , the internal decorations disposed in orderand not a single indispensable ceremony has been omitted
, which might tend to confer the attribute of perfection on the whole design . The covering is the most important portion of a Lodge , and to make it perfect requires a judicious combination of skill and judgment . In this volume tho experiment is made , but it needs the decision of the Fraternity to determine whether it will be
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Symbol Of Glory*
than the " Signs and Symbols . " Thus encouraged , the author published in succession lectures on the " Theocratic Philosophy of Freemasonry , " —a " History of Freemasonry " ( from 1829 to 1840 , during which period the Order had " flourished beyond all former precedent , " not a little , we conscientiously believe , clue to the attention excited by this striking series of Masonic classics—and after no
long interval , his great work , the " HISTORICAL LANDMARKS OP THE ORDER " —a work of immense erudition , and of very comprehensive design . During this time our Rev . author found time to write some powerful apologetic and controversial pamphlets in refutation of erroneous ancl hostile statements , a series of letters on the " JOHANSITE Masonry "—on the "Origin of the Eoyal Arch" — a
" Book of tho Lodge "—an indispensable manual to a Mason , desirous of learning the science ; to edit , with annotations and illustrations , the " Golden Remains of the early Masonic "Writers , " and to be " a constant and regular correspondent to the Freemasons' Quarterly Review . " Our readers will pardon us for adding the very words of the author— " And I communicated the more readily
ancl cheerfully with this journal because I think that the great modifications which have manifested themselves in the opinions of men towards Freemasonry of late years would not have been produced without the efficient aid of this powerful engine . It has effected a wonderful revolution in favour of the Order by mild and
gentle reasoning ; and has rendered extensive benefit to tho Craft by diffusing information on the rales of discipline and practice , as well as on the public transactions of the Lodges . " We believe that all that is said here on the renewed strength of the Order redounds to tho praise and honour of Dr . Oliver , as the real instrument of the good effected ; but we take pleasure ancl pride in recording this high testimony in favour of a Quarterly Masonic organ . So long
as the Order shall exist , the author of the " Historical Landmarks " will be a living name . It is delightful to find him in the evening of a well-spent and useful life setting down to record his thankfulness for the success and esteem and approbation his labours have brought home to him ; an enduring compensation for the passing bitternesses which may have chequered an honourable xjilgrimage . " I
now feel , " he says , "like the architect who , seeing that his plan in the erection of a magnificent edifice is nearly completed , entertains some fear lest the finishing ornaments should deform the whole building . My Lodge has been erected according to the established rides of art , tho floor has been consecrated , the internal decorations disposed in orderand not a single indispensable ceremony has been omitted
, which might tend to confer the attribute of perfection on the whole design . The covering is the most important portion of a Lodge , and to make it perfect requires a judicious combination of skill and judgment . In this volume tho experiment is made , but it needs the decision of the Fraternity to determine whether it will be