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To Our Readers.
Unfortunately Freemasons have a long-cherished idea that Masonic
literature can support itself , and needs neither their sympathetic countenance nor their active support .
A great delusion ! but one which has exercised and still exercises a most benumbing and paralysing influence both on the tastes of the Order , and the efforts of Masonic writers .
Like all other delusions , it can only he dispelled by the advance of Education , or by the effusion of Light—and so our zealous Publisher , in a
true Masonic spirit , confidently awaits that " good time coming " which is to re- coup all his sacrifices and reward his manly efforts .
To all our readers and contributors , Publisher and Editor beg to tender once again their sincere thanks , and to offer their " hearty good wishes . "
"We have pleasure in publishing the following seasonable Psean of Masonic attachment and congratulation here for the edification of our many readers : —
The Safe Return.
THE SAFE RETURN .
TO HIS ROYAL TIIGHNKSS ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF AVALES , K . G ., H . W . G . M ., & o . & c .
FROM India's clime , Avhere pomp and riches sway , Our Prince , our Pride , his presence brings this way . No nobler guest Great Vishnu ' s Land e'er saw , An English Prince , Avhose crest ' s without a flaw . A kindly victor with a maiden sAvord , A knight , with peace to quell the Avorld ' s discord ;
The Future King , above whose earthly crown Our loyal love shall rise to his renown ; And universal will the homage be , From pole to pofc—on either land or sea . A king of peace , a Ruler Avithout Avar , Beloved at Home , and reverenced afar ; Delighting all Avhere peaceful arts excel , And social virtues crown those lov'd so well .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
To Our Readers.
Unfortunately Freemasons have a long-cherished idea that Masonic
literature can support itself , and needs neither their sympathetic countenance nor their active support .
A great delusion ! but one which has exercised and still exercises a most benumbing and paralysing influence both on the tastes of the Order , and the efforts of Masonic writers .
Like all other delusions , it can only he dispelled by the advance of Education , or by the effusion of Light—and so our zealous Publisher , in a
true Masonic spirit , confidently awaits that " good time coming " which is to re- coup all his sacrifices and reward his manly efforts .
To all our readers and contributors , Publisher and Editor beg to tender once again their sincere thanks , and to offer their " hearty good wishes . "
"We have pleasure in publishing the following seasonable Psean of Masonic attachment and congratulation here for the edification of our many readers : —
The Safe Return.
THE SAFE RETURN .
TO HIS ROYAL TIIGHNKSS ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF AVALES , K . G ., H . W . G . M ., & o . & c .
FROM India's clime , Avhere pomp and riches sway , Our Prince , our Pride , his presence brings this way . No nobler guest Great Vishnu ' s Land e'er saw , An English Prince , Avhose crest ' s without a flaw . A kindly victor with a maiden sAvord , A knight , with peace to quell the Avorld ' s discord ;
The Future King , above whose earthly crown Our loyal love shall rise to his renown ; And universal will the homage be , From pole to pofc—on either land or sea . A king of peace , a Ruler Avithout Avar , Beloved at Home , and reverenced afar ; Delighting all Avhere peaceful arts excel , And social virtues crown those lov'd so well .