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remark , that the Marquis of Hastings is better knovvn amongst Masons by the title of Earl of Moha . ^ from India . It will be re that he filled the office of Pro-Grand Master of England , in which capacity he gained the love and esteem of the brethren . On his departure India , in 1813 , a Grand Master ' s jewel , composed of brilliants of the value of 1000 / ., purchased by voluntary subscription of the Lodges and Brethren , was presented to him as a testimony of their respect and affection .
The Prayer of Moses . Yeovil : F . May . —This is an excellent sermon , preached on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the new Tower of St . Mary Magdalene , Taunton , oh the 3 rd of August , by Bro . the Rev . R . J . F . Thomas , M . A . ^ Prov . G . Chaplain , for Somersetshire . The reverend brother thus speaks of the privilege of the brethren to take part iii Architectural works intended for the glory of the Must High : —
"To us , my Masonic Brethren , who have taken a prominent part in this day ' s ceremonial , it must afford peculiar gratification that our order is privileged to engage iri this work of faith and labour of love , ' in connexion with t he temple and the worship of the Most High God . On the present occasion we are especially reminded , that it was to the piety of a royal Grand Master of Masons that this beautiful edifice owes its origin ; and it is a graceful recognition of the services rendered by our order to true religion in the land for Masons to he invited to restore that sacred structure which Masons were the first to erect .
Cheerfully and numerously have we responded to the call—thus testifying to the world m . & to the Church that ourancient landmarks have suffered no alteTation , that our principles remain unchanged ; that as Masons were , Masons are ready , at all times , to render their best assistance in promoting alike the glory of God and the welfare of mankind . Conscious , however , of much imperfection , and of our
need both of the forgiveness and forbearance of the Lord , we engage in these labours in no vainglorious spirit—with no self dependent presumption . To Qod alone we give the glory— -from God alone we expect the blessing . In this we follow the example of our Grand Master , Solomon ; who , after he had erected the most
costly and magnificent temple which mortal eye ever beheld , humhly prostrated himself before the visible glory of the Lord of Sabaoth , and uttered these words : ' But will God in very deed , dwell with men on the earth ? Behold , heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee ; how much less this house which I have builded ! Now , my God , let , I beseech Thee , thine eyes be open , and let
thine ears be attentive unto the prayer that is made in this place . Now , therefore arise 0 Lord God unto thy resting place , Thou and the ark thy strength : let thy priests , O Lord God , be clothed with salvation ., and let thy saints rejoice in goodness / In a kindred frame of mind , let us now lie low before the spiritual presence of Jehovah , and say , with the psalmist , Not unto us , O Lord , not unto us but unto thy name give glory ,- for thy mercy and for thy truth ' s sake . ' Soon shall
we have to render our account to God , for all the talents committed to our charge —soon shall we be summoned away to stand before the Master whom we profe ^ w to serve . May we be enabled to render that solemn account with joy and not with grief . May the sability of faith and the beauty of holiness be the supports and safeguards of our order . Add when we have trod awhile tho chequered world
pavement of this transitory , , and our labours on earth are ended , may we be called off to enjoy the refreshment of the spiritual banquet in the celestial Lodge on high ! that Lodge whose Tylers are the angels ; where ' a greater than Solomon' presides as Grand Master of the feast ; wherein no faithless intruder can ever gain admission ; and in whose glorious mysteries none shall be allowed a ? share hut as arrayed in the proper clothing of the Becleemer ' s righteousness I "
Total Alstinence : its Use and Abuse ^ by the Kev . Bro . John Kingston Licentiate in Theology of the University of Durham . —This is a lecture deli- ' vcred at Manchester by our reverend brother , and published in the Popular
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remark , that the Marquis of Hastings is better knovvn amongst Masons by the title of Earl of Moha . ^ from India . It will be re that he filled the office of Pro-Grand Master of England , in which capacity he gained the love and esteem of the brethren . On his departure India , in 1813 , a Grand Master ' s jewel , composed of brilliants of the value of 1000 / ., purchased by voluntary subscription of the Lodges and Brethren , was presented to him as a testimony of their respect and affection .
The Prayer of Moses . Yeovil : F . May . —This is an excellent sermon , preached on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the new Tower of St . Mary Magdalene , Taunton , oh the 3 rd of August , by Bro . the Rev . R . J . F . Thomas , M . A . ^ Prov . G . Chaplain , for Somersetshire . The reverend brother thus speaks of the privilege of the brethren to take part iii Architectural works intended for the glory of the Must High : —
"To us , my Masonic Brethren , who have taken a prominent part in this day ' s ceremonial , it must afford peculiar gratification that our order is privileged to engage iri this work of faith and labour of love , ' in connexion with t he temple and the worship of the Most High God . On the present occasion we are especially reminded , that it was to the piety of a royal Grand Master of Masons that this beautiful edifice owes its origin ; and it is a graceful recognition of the services rendered by our order to true religion in the land for Masons to he invited to restore that sacred structure which Masons were the first to erect .
Cheerfully and numerously have we responded to the call—thus testifying to the world m . & to the Church that ourancient landmarks have suffered no alteTation , that our principles remain unchanged ; that as Masons were , Masons are ready , at all times , to render their best assistance in promoting alike the glory of God and the welfare of mankind . Conscious , however , of much imperfection , and of our
need both of the forgiveness and forbearance of the Lord , we engage in these labours in no vainglorious spirit—with no self dependent presumption . To Qod alone we give the glory— -from God alone we expect the blessing . In this we follow the example of our Grand Master , Solomon ; who , after he had erected the most
costly and magnificent temple which mortal eye ever beheld , humhly prostrated himself before the visible glory of the Lord of Sabaoth , and uttered these words : ' But will God in very deed , dwell with men on the earth ? Behold , heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee ; how much less this house which I have builded ! Now , my God , let , I beseech Thee , thine eyes be open , and let
thine ears be attentive unto the prayer that is made in this place . Now , therefore arise 0 Lord God unto thy resting place , Thou and the ark thy strength : let thy priests , O Lord God , be clothed with salvation ., and let thy saints rejoice in goodness / In a kindred frame of mind , let us now lie low before the spiritual presence of Jehovah , and say , with the psalmist , Not unto us , O Lord , not unto us but unto thy name give glory ,- for thy mercy and for thy truth ' s sake . ' Soon shall
we have to render our account to God , for all the talents committed to our charge —soon shall we be summoned away to stand before the Master whom we profe ^ w to serve . May we be enabled to render that solemn account with joy and not with grief . May the sability of faith and the beauty of holiness be the supports and safeguards of our order . Add when we have trod awhile tho chequered world
pavement of this transitory , , and our labours on earth are ended , may we be called off to enjoy the refreshment of the spiritual banquet in the celestial Lodge on high ! that Lodge whose Tylers are the angels ; where ' a greater than Solomon' presides as Grand Master of the feast ; wherein no faithless intruder can ever gain admission ; and in whose glorious mysteries none shall be allowed a ? share hut as arrayed in the proper clothing of the Becleemer ' s righteousness I "
Total Alstinence : its Use and Abuse ^ by the Kev . Bro . John Kingston Licentiate in Theology of the University of Durham . —This is a lecture deli- ' vcred at Manchester by our reverend brother , and published in the Popular