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Symbol Of Glory*
the paralyzing question cui bono ? will be surrounded with difficulties that , in tho end , will be found inextricable . The time is drawing near when the investigations of Masonry must be carried on in common . Every member will demand his share of the work . " After setting forth with admirable clearness and temper and precision the opinions and objections of the onward and the stationary party in the Orderour esteemed Brother thus records his own
, deliberate judgment in emphatic and memorable words—words worth remembering as they proceed from no rash innovator or inexperienced enthusiast , but from a tried veteran in the service of the Fraternity , profoundly versed not merely in the mechanism of the Order's working , but in the great land-marks of its history , the mysteries of the science , and the full scope of the principles of
Freemasonry , of which he has been the zealous exponent , and the labours of whose comprehensive learning , unwearied industry , ancl honest devotion , remain to be the noblest record . At the age of three score years and ten , and in his final work , Dr . Oliver deliberately avows : — " I belong to that class who think that Masonry , being a progressive scienceis susceptible of improvement in
accor-, dance with the temper and intelligence of the age , without trenching on established land-marks . " These words deserve to be inscribed on the portals of every Lodge , and to be faithfully preserved in the hearts of all earnest Brethren . We are glad to have this opportunity of ranging ourselves cordially and devotedly in the ranks of progressive Masonry under such undeniable authority .
The Lectures ( VI . ) on the august symbol of the "Circle and Parallel Lines ; " ( VIII . ) , on "the Theological Virtues , and their application to Freemasonry , " and ( IX . ) on "the Cloudy Canopy and its attendant symbols , " at the summit of the ladder , are rich with the fruits of the author's researches , and illustrated by free and liberal thoughts and bold deductions . The Xlth Lecture on the glorious and consoling symbol of the Blazing Star ( dedicated
very appropriately to an Oriental Loclge ) , dwells upon all its sublime indications with a chastened and hopeful solemnity ; and in the XHth , on the " general import of the Symbol of Glory , " we have read the following hopeful and encouraging passage with peculiar interest , acquiring as it does a certain sacredness from the age of the writer , who is now resting from his labors in the calm
anticipation of an eternal recompense . " Old age succeeds a time of comfort and satisfaction , after a life spent in the performance of the three great moral and Masonic duties . He has no fear of death , because he is prepared for it . The coffin and its mournful embellishments display no terrors to him , because he considers life as the sleep of darhiess , and death as awakening him from a disagreeable dream to the enjoyment of life and happiness . The peace of God , which passeth all understanding , keeps him firm in the faith ; by the aid of which , added
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Symbol Of Glory*
the paralyzing question cui bono ? will be surrounded with difficulties that , in tho end , will be found inextricable . The time is drawing near when the investigations of Masonry must be carried on in common . Every member will demand his share of the work . " After setting forth with admirable clearness and temper and precision the opinions and objections of the onward and the stationary party in the Orderour esteemed Brother thus records his own
, deliberate judgment in emphatic and memorable words—words worth remembering as they proceed from no rash innovator or inexperienced enthusiast , but from a tried veteran in the service of the Fraternity , profoundly versed not merely in the mechanism of the Order's working , but in the great land-marks of its history , the mysteries of the science , and the full scope of the principles of
Freemasonry , of which he has been the zealous exponent , and the labours of whose comprehensive learning , unwearied industry , ancl honest devotion , remain to be the noblest record . At the age of three score years and ten , and in his final work , Dr . Oliver deliberately avows : — " I belong to that class who think that Masonry , being a progressive scienceis susceptible of improvement in
accor-, dance with the temper and intelligence of the age , without trenching on established land-marks . " These words deserve to be inscribed on the portals of every Lodge , and to be faithfully preserved in the hearts of all earnest Brethren . We are glad to have this opportunity of ranging ourselves cordially and devotedly in the ranks of progressive Masonry under such undeniable authority .
The Lectures ( VI . ) on the august symbol of the "Circle and Parallel Lines ; " ( VIII . ) , on "the Theological Virtues , and their application to Freemasonry , " and ( IX . ) on "the Cloudy Canopy and its attendant symbols , " at the summit of the ladder , are rich with the fruits of the author's researches , and illustrated by free and liberal thoughts and bold deductions . The Xlth Lecture on the glorious and consoling symbol of the Blazing Star ( dedicated
very appropriately to an Oriental Loclge ) , dwells upon all its sublime indications with a chastened and hopeful solemnity ; and in the XHth , on the " general import of the Symbol of Glory , " we have read the following hopeful and encouraging passage with peculiar interest , acquiring as it does a certain sacredness from the age of the writer , who is now resting from his labors in the calm
anticipation of an eternal recompense . " Old age succeeds a time of comfort and satisfaction , after a life spent in the performance of the three great moral and Masonic duties . He has no fear of death , because he is prepared for it . The coffin and its mournful embellishments display no terrors to him , because he considers life as the sleep of darhiess , and death as awakening him from a disagreeable dream to the enjoyment of life and happiness . The peace of God , which passeth all understanding , keeps him firm in the faith ; by the aid of which , added