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Freemasonry In England.

Freemasonry has been enabled to extend to the remotest part of the habitable globe , by softening the hearts of men , when their vital fluids are condensed by rancour or revenge . Whether engaged in national or private strife , it has been the means of recalling the mind of man to a recollection of him , to whom , all hearts are open , and whose attributes are peace and

love to all . Still in bidding adieu to Freemasonry as it formerly existed , let us never forget what we owe to those worthies who have left monuments of the inspiration of the Spiritual Great Architect , and whose bodily , as well as mental exertions should be regarded , but as the blessings bestowed on mankind by him who can strengthen the weak , and bless the work of the strong , for little could have been produced without the

stronghands , and willing hearts of those who filled the subordinate positions . In those clays a perfect unanimity and equality existed between Master Masons and Craftsmen , and from this is derived the perfect harmony of the work . Every encouragement was shewn to native talent , and instead of inducing the Craftsmen to emigrateeveiy possible means was resorted to

, to prevent it , and although every encouragement and brotherly love were shown to foreign brethren , the free and independent spirit of the native craftsman was held of the greatest value as a safeguard against the inroads of oppression , in whatever quarter they might occur . The history of

mankind proves , that when too great distinction is made between the interests of the governor , and those under his direction , the same results cannot be produced . The decline of all large or small communities , have been from the excess of those members who have done nothing to increase the common stock , and who , from their position have considered it derogatory to work for the common benefit . Labour is the lot of manand nature

, punishes all those who are disobedient to its laws , aud however excellent the plans or precepts of an institution may be , they are as nothing unless carried out by perseverance and industry . Ancient Masonry did not carry out its wondrous works by the hands of slaves , but b y those of willinoworkmen who felt an equal ' ride with their director of the workand it

p , was only by that unanimity of feeling that they achieved those wonderful productions , which even the great attainments ' of modern science can onl y imitate . For as a due consideration of the subordinate members of the building alone gives permanent support to the superstructure , so must every institution hold in proper respect its inferior members . For although it is onl

y the surface that meets the eye , and gains the greatest admiration , it must be only the superficial minded ' who do not remember the amount of ability and industry required to construct those portions which compress and cement the whole structure together , and like the unpublished act of doinogood , should be held in greater estimation . ' b ( T o le continued . )

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THE "SUSSEX WING" OF THE ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL. Article 1
THE MARK DEGREE. Article 3
FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND. Article 4
BROTHERLY LOVE. Article 11
FORGET-ME-NOT. Article 19
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 20
LONDON LODGES Article 25
PROVINCIAL LODGES. Article 26
ROYAL ARCH. Article 46
THE HIGH DEGREES. Article 47
THE COLONIES. Article 48
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 49
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR AUGUST. Article 51
Untitled Article 59
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 60
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Freemasonry In England.

Freemasonry has been enabled to extend to the remotest part of the habitable globe , by softening the hearts of men , when their vital fluids are condensed by rancour or revenge . Whether engaged in national or private strife , it has been the means of recalling the mind of man to a recollection of him , to whom , all hearts are open , and whose attributes are peace and

love to all . Still in bidding adieu to Freemasonry as it formerly existed , let us never forget what we owe to those worthies who have left monuments of the inspiration of the Spiritual Great Architect , and whose bodily , as well as mental exertions should be regarded , but as the blessings bestowed on mankind by him who can strengthen the weak , and bless the work of the strong , for little could have been produced without the

stronghands , and willing hearts of those who filled the subordinate positions . In those clays a perfect unanimity and equality existed between Master Masons and Craftsmen , and from this is derived the perfect harmony of the work . Every encouragement was shewn to native talent , and instead of inducing the Craftsmen to emigrateeveiy possible means was resorted to

, to prevent it , and although every encouragement and brotherly love were shown to foreign brethren , the free and independent spirit of the native craftsman was held of the greatest value as a safeguard against the inroads of oppression , in whatever quarter they might occur . The history of

mankind proves , that when too great distinction is made between the interests of the governor , and those under his direction , the same results cannot be produced . The decline of all large or small communities , have been from the excess of those members who have done nothing to increase the common stock , and who , from their position have considered it derogatory to work for the common benefit . Labour is the lot of manand nature

, punishes all those who are disobedient to its laws , aud however excellent the plans or precepts of an institution may be , they are as nothing unless carried out by perseverance and industry . Ancient Masonry did not carry out its wondrous works by the hands of slaves , but b y those of willinoworkmen who felt an equal ' ride with their director of the workand it

p , was only by that unanimity of feeling that they achieved those wonderful productions , which even the great attainments ' of modern science can onl y imitate . For as a due consideration of the subordinate members of the building alone gives permanent support to the superstructure , so must every institution hold in proper respect its inferior members . For although it is onl

y the surface that meets the eye , and gains the greatest admiration , it must be only the superficial minded ' who do not remember the amount of ability and industry required to construct those portions which compress and cement the whole structure together , and like the unpublished act of doinogood , should be held in greater estimation . ' b ( T o le continued . )

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