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Article GRADUS AD OPUS CAEMENTITIUM. ← Page 3 of 4 →
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Gradus Ad Opus Caementitium.
There is in our hearts at . such times , yearnings far higher , Nor mixed with the dross which clings to all earth-bom—earthy , A g limpse of that Eden which comes but to man as a fire , To refine tho all that is left of life worthy—A wish to gently glide on for ever and be at rest , To be with those who have conquered , and won , and are blest .
Glad hearts are around , and faces smiling and sunny , To greet with kind brotherly love , ancl words that are sweet , Him who has dared the perils of Death for the sake of the honey Contained in the hive he has longed for , ancl laboured to greet . From henceforth , for ever , his portion amongst us to dwell , Till Death bids us welcome , and we to each other farewell .
From Darkness to Light , holding Truth safe in his keeping ,. To a bright future that shall blot out the care of the Past , To the land where the radiant red roses of love are sleeping ,. He is welcomed and honoured—a dweller at last ; For who that has knocked at that door has received a denial , If spotless and free he has passed the time of his trial ?
Ancl now ere the scene fades , and the vision is gone , Let me tell of the calm that descended on one and all , As the Master , in slow , solemn tones , thus addressed the new-born ,. In words of wisdom—WHO follows shall never fall . May those precepts be found not alone on our lips , but our heart—For ever and ever to take and to cherish , till Death us' do part .
Brother , ¦• Ere we part , I would impress once more upon you , - . " That the shifting scenes through which you now have passed May never lose their hold—may always be remembered , Acted on , and kept before your sig ht . Thus you will learn To look beyond the narrow limits of particular institutions , ' And to view each son of Adam a brother of the dust .
Never forget that state of helpless indigence In which you entered upon this trial of mortal life ; In the active principles of universal charity , Remember ever the time of your distress . Extend , In the hour of affliction , such relief and consolation As you can . Ever bend , with all humility , Before the Great Architect of the Universe .
Purify your mind ,- dedicate your heart , For the reception of that truth and wisdom , Which shall guide you in the improvement Of your fellow-man , and , pressing onwards , shall Lead you upwards , " even to the Throne Of God . himself . Cultivate the intellectual g ifts
With which God has endowed yoti ; and learn The just estimate of those " wondrous faculties Given to be used for the happiness of mankind . Above all , know thyself ; be prepared For the closing'hours of this existence , -Which is „ but temporary ' . ' Guide your steps Through , the intricate windings ' of this mortal life ,
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Gradus Ad Opus Caementitium.
There is in our hearts at . such times , yearnings far higher , Nor mixed with the dross which clings to all earth-bom—earthy , A g limpse of that Eden which comes but to man as a fire , To refine tho all that is left of life worthy—A wish to gently glide on for ever and be at rest , To be with those who have conquered , and won , and are blest .
Glad hearts are around , and faces smiling and sunny , To greet with kind brotherly love , ancl words that are sweet , Him who has dared the perils of Death for the sake of the honey Contained in the hive he has longed for , ancl laboured to greet . From henceforth , for ever , his portion amongst us to dwell , Till Death bids us welcome , and we to each other farewell .
From Darkness to Light , holding Truth safe in his keeping ,. To a bright future that shall blot out the care of the Past , To the land where the radiant red roses of love are sleeping ,. He is welcomed and honoured—a dweller at last ; For who that has knocked at that door has received a denial , If spotless and free he has passed the time of his trial ?
Ancl now ere the scene fades , and the vision is gone , Let me tell of the calm that descended on one and all , As the Master , in slow , solemn tones , thus addressed the new-born ,. In words of wisdom—WHO follows shall never fall . May those precepts be found not alone on our lips , but our heart—For ever and ever to take and to cherish , till Death us' do part .
Brother , ¦• Ere we part , I would impress once more upon you , - . " That the shifting scenes through which you now have passed May never lose their hold—may always be remembered , Acted on , and kept before your sig ht . Thus you will learn To look beyond the narrow limits of particular institutions , ' And to view each son of Adam a brother of the dust .
Never forget that state of helpless indigence In which you entered upon this trial of mortal life ; In the active principles of universal charity , Remember ever the time of your distress . Extend , In the hour of affliction , such relief and consolation As you can . Ever bend , with all humility , Before the Great Architect of the Universe .
Purify your mind ,- dedicate your heart , For the reception of that truth and wisdom , Which shall guide you in the improvement Of your fellow-man , and , pressing onwards , shall Lead you upwards , " even to the Throne Of God . himself . Cultivate the intellectual g ifts
With which God has endowed yoti ; and learn The just estimate of those " wondrous faculties Given to be used for the happiness of mankind . Above all , know thyself ; be prepared For the closing'hours of this existence , -Which is „ but temporary ' . ' Guide your steps Through , the intricate windings ' of this mortal life ,