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Classical Theology.—Xxxix.

into orthodox communion . This fatal illness Avas Avithout doubtjtheeffectjof poison ; the early ages of the Christian church being scarcely more redolent of brotherly love or charity than the times in AA-hich AVO live . To avoid scandal at that period , there were not Avanting those Avho should suggest that the great presbyter had perished from the effect of magical arts . His rival Athanasius

records that Arius expired on the eA'ening of the Sabbath affixed for his ceremonious reception , by order of Constantine , into the same official ecclesiastical rank at Constantinople to Avhich he had been appointed by the Church of Alexandria .

Athanasius and Anus AA'ere m mental endoAvments and accomplishments no ordinary men . After all their polemics , it appears that Arius accepted the opinions of Athanasius , and that they AA'ere both felloAA ' -exiles and sufferers for their opinions' sakes . Yet , by the admirable logic of the " religious Avorld , " one has been consigned to perdition as a hereticAAdiile the other has been

, assigned to a saintship—a distinction of AA'hich Athanasius , no less than his rival , had nobly proved himself Avorthy . But , when brought in comparison AA'ith the Ajiostles , Athanasius , in his mission , Avas an ordinary man . The Apostles' Creedso calledis our compendium of the

, , certain knoAA'ledge and evident truth of Christianity . Therefore , in comparing it Avith the concluding part of the Athanasian Creed , so called , there is a certain manfestation of AA'hat might fancifully be called incompatible reconciliation . It is Avritten ( in John xii . ) : — "I am come alight into thoAvorld , that Aihosoever believeth

on me should not abide hi darkness . If any man bear my Avords and belieA'e not , I judge him not : for I came not to judge the Avorld , but to save the world . . . . Tho word which . IliaA-c spoken , tho same shall judge In ' m in the last day . For I have not spoken of myself , but the Father that sent me . Ho gave me a commandment , AA'hat I should say , and Avhat I should speak . And I IOIOAV that his commandment is everlastiiip ' . "

Ko Gospel doctrine authorises any body of Christians to anathematise each other ; nor need any fear that , in disagreeing -with Athanasius , they rim any risk of being damned , or anything like it . The neAv covenant , consisting of salvation , is a neAv commandment , the most affectionbreathing and divine of all commandments , simply comprehensii'e , having no mortalised assumption of meanings .

Comprised in few words , it is immortalised by heavenl y grace in accordance Avith the language of the Master : — " Judge not , and ye shall not be judged : condemn not , and ye shall not bo condemned : forgive , and ye shall bo forgiven . " " A new commandment I give unto you , That ye loA'e one another : as I haA'e loA'cd 3 'ou , that yo also love one another . By this shall all mon know that ye are my disciples , if ye have love one to another . "

Popularity Of Freemasonry.

POPULARITY OF FREEMASONRY .

The . oinvard progress of Freemasonry Avithin the last ten years , is not only gratifying , but is an evidence that the intelligent portion of thc human family appreciate the heaA'on-born principles of the Institution , and the unselfish benevolence of its votaries . There aro but feAV men impressed AA'ith the Divine image so constituted as to recognise deeds of Mercy , Love , and Charity , performed by their ' fclloiv-men

from pure motives of humanity . There is something in the interior consciousness of all intelligent beings that recognises and acknowledges thc good AA'hich it sees in others , hoAvever trivial the manifestations may bo , so that they proceed from , a pure heart , and a sincere desire to do good —to bond-it their brother man . A kind word fitly spokena benevolent rk'ed in thc hour of needAvill most surcly

, act Avith a magnetic charm , and their influence bo impressed deeply and indelibly upon the human heart . Within the breast ; of every man , according to the sensibility of his preeoptioiis , there is a chord AY Inch attunes

Popularity Of Freemasonry.

in harmony with the humanising principles of Freemasonry , and tho obligations resting upon its membership , to promote the Aveffare of their felloAV beings . Men of intelligent and benevolent impulses , Avherever they have thc opportunity of acquiring a knoAi'ledge of the teachings of Freemasonry , and the quiet deeds of charity performed by its members , have never failed to desire to aid in

disseminating its pure precepts , and to assist in its Avorks of humanity ; and hence Ave find not only the Father of his Country , tho immortal Washington , but tho illustrious patriots of every age and nation hoAving at the altars of Masonry . Kb institution or association of men , from the beginning of thc world , eA-ev embraced so many good and true men their membershias Freemasonry

, among p , , and surely it could not bo from an } ' selfish motives that thc noblo , the virtuous , tho learned , and the beneA'olent sought admission into our mystic Order . What could , then , have prompted them , if not it pure principles — its high moral teachings , and its practical charities ? It does not change the character of Freemasonry , nor can it be chargeable to its principles , that some bad men are

admitted into the Order . Such necessarily must be the case Avith all institutions governed by imperfect man ; but in judging thc institution , tho excrescences should not be the criterion—by no means : these , once attached to the Order , fraternal sympathy demands that eA'ery exertion shall be made to purge them and make them clean . The Institution should alone be judged by the good and

virtuous of its membership , as those Avould not continue their attachment to it if its teachings and precepts wore not conformable to the strictest morality . That men of irreproachable character , of sterling integrity , and sound and pure morals , do continue their connection Avith the Institution — labour to promote its prosperity — bestoAV their time and attention in extending its principles , and

feel a pride in their association with the Order , is the strongest eA-idence of thc purity of its principals , its high moral teachings , and practical philanthropy . The popularity of Freemasonry is mainly OAving to the excellence of its teachings and its pure morality , Avhich accord Avith the internal perceptions of all good and true men ; and hence its Avide extension throughout the civilized Avorld American Mirror and Keystone .

Architecture And Archæology.

ARCHITECTURE AND ARCH ? OLOGY .

THE GUILDHALL , ArlD ST . PAUL'S CATHEDEAL BLOTS IN HIE CITY . Several correspondents express their anxious desire that the year of office of thc Eight Hon . William Cubitt , the present first magistrate of tho Citj' of London , should be distinguished by some permanent memorial bearing on his

OAVII peculiar calling , —architectural construction , —and tending to the improvement of tho district over AA'hich he IIOAV reigns . The public , also , would doubtless view this AA'ich satisfaction . One such Avork , Wren's statue , was suggested a few Avoeks ago . Another presents itseif to our minds , Avhich , if AA ' CII executed , Avould reflect lasting credit on all parties concernedand a satisfactory

, prove memento of tho civic supremacy of one of the Craft . A popular head over municipal institutions AA'onderfully smoothes the Avay toAvards the accomplishment of works of utility and beauty , AA'hich otherwise linger on from the generation that proposes , to a remote succeeding one that carries out tho idea ; and , iu the interim , the originating benefactors are forgotten .

Let us , then , endeavour to induce all the parties concerned to assist in executing some good Avork so effectively and speedily , that it shall stand as a mark of this A'ery time . What AVC propose is briefly this , —that tho inappropriate coiling Avhich . noiv disfigures the otherivise noble Guildhall of London shall be sAvepb aivay into tho dusthoie , and be replaced by a handsome timber roofin accordance Avith the

, stylo and fine proportions of this municipal and national edifice . Do not let us quarrel as to the ago of the suggestion ; but , if it be desirable , as AVC believe , let us strive to have it carried out . Of its necessity , an inspection of tho Guildhall

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ADDRESS TO OUR READERS. Article 3
INDEX. Article 5
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THE GRAND MASTER OF CANADA. Article 9
CLASSICAL THEOLOGY.—XXXIX. Article 11
POPULARITY OF FREEMASONRY. Article 12
ARCHITECTURE AND ARCHÆOLOGY. Article 12
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 15
NOTES ON LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART. Article 17
Poetry. Article 19
VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA) TO ENGLAND. Article 19
THE DYING HEROES. Article 20
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 20
THE SUFFERING RIBBON WEAVERS AT COVENTRY. Article 21
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PROVINCIAL. Article 21
ROYAL ARCH. Article 23
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 23
COLONIAL. Article 24
TURKEY. Article 25
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THE WEEK. Article 26
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 27
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Classical Theology.—Xxxix.

into orthodox communion . This fatal illness Avas Avithout doubtjtheeffectjof poison ; the early ages of the Christian church being scarcely more redolent of brotherly love or charity than the times in AA-hich AVO live . To avoid scandal at that period , there were not Avanting those Avho should suggest that the great presbyter had perished from the effect of magical arts . His rival Athanasius

records that Arius expired on the eA'ening of the Sabbath affixed for his ceremonious reception , by order of Constantine , into the same official ecclesiastical rank at Constantinople to Avhich he had been appointed by the Church of Alexandria .

Athanasius and Anus AA'ere m mental endoAvments and accomplishments no ordinary men . After all their polemics , it appears that Arius accepted the opinions of Athanasius , and that they AA'ere both felloAA ' -exiles and sufferers for their opinions' sakes . Yet , by the admirable logic of the " religious Avorld , " one has been consigned to perdition as a hereticAAdiile the other has been

, assigned to a saintship—a distinction of AA'hich Athanasius , no less than his rival , had nobly proved himself Avorthy . But , when brought in comparison AA'ith the Ajiostles , Athanasius , in his mission , Avas an ordinary man . The Apostles' Creedso calledis our compendium of the

, , certain knoAA'ledge and evident truth of Christianity . Therefore , in comparing it Avith the concluding part of the Athanasian Creed , so called , there is a certain manfestation of AA'hat might fancifully be called incompatible reconciliation . It is Avritten ( in John xii . ) : — "I am come alight into thoAvorld , that Aihosoever believeth

on me should not abide hi darkness . If any man bear my Avords and belieA'e not , I judge him not : for I came not to judge the Avorld , but to save the world . . . . Tho word which . IliaA-c spoken , tho same shall judge In ' m in the last day . For I have not spoken of myself , but the Father that sent me . Ho gave me a commandment , AA'hat I should say , and Avhat I should speak . And I IOIOAV that his commandment is everlastiiip ' . "

Ko Gospel doctrine authorises any body of Christians to anathematise each other ; nor need any fear that , in disagreeing -with Athanasius , they rim any risk of being damned , or anything like it . The neAv covenant , consisting of salvation , is a neAv commandment , the most affectionbreathing and divine of all commandments , simply comprehensii'e , having no mortalised assumption of meanings .

Comprised in few words , it is immortalised by heavenl y grace in accordance Avith the language of the Master : — " Judge not , and ye shall not be judged : condemn not , and ye shall not bo condemned : forgive , and ye shall bo forgiven . " " A new commandment I give unto you , That ye loA'e one another : as I haA'e loA'cd 3 'ou , that yo also love one another . By this shall all mon know that ye are my disciples , if ye have love one to another . "

Popularity Of Freemasonry.

POPULARITY OF FREEMASONRY .

The . oinvard progress of Freemasonry Avithin the last ten years , is not only gratifying , but is an evidence that the intelligent portion of thc human family appreciate the heaA'on-born principles of the Institution , and the unselfish benevolence of its votaries . There aro but feAV men impressed AA'ith the Divine image so constituted as to recognise deeds of Mercy , Love , and Charity , performed by their ' fclloiv-men

from pure motives of humanity . There is something in the interior consciousness of all intelligent beings that recognises and acknowledges thc good AA'hich it sees in others , hoAvever trivial the manifestations may bo , so that they proceed from , a pure heart , and a sincere desire to do good —to bond-it their brother man . A kind word fitly spokena benevolent rk'ed in thc hour of needAvill most surcly

, act Avith a magnetic charm , and their influence bo impressed deeply and indelibly upon the human heart . Within the breast ; of every man , according to the sensibility of his preeoptioiis , there is a chord AY Inch attunes

Popularity Of Freemasonry.

in harmony with the humanising principles of Freemasonry , and tho obligations resting upon its membership , to promote the Aveffare of their felloAV beings . Men of intelligent and benevolent impulses , Avherever they have thc opportunity of acquiring a knoAi'ledge of the teachings of Freemasonry , and the quiet deeds of charity performed by its members , have never failed to desire to aid in

disseminating its pure precepts , and to assist in its Avorks of humanity ; and hence Ave find not only the Father of his Country , tho immortal Washington , but tho illustrious patriots of every age and nation hoAving at the altars of Masonry . Kb institution or association of men , from the beginning of thc world , eA-ev embraced so many good and true men their membershias Freemasonry

, among p , , and surely it could not bo from an } ' selfish motives that thc noblo , the virtuous , tho learned , and the beneA'olent sought admission into our mystic Order . What could , then , have prompted them , if not it pure principles — its high moral teachings , and its practical charities ? It does not change the character of Freemasonry , nor can it be chargeable to its principles , that some bad men are

admitted into the Order . Such necessarily must be the case Avith all institutions governed by imperfect man ; but in judging thc institution , tho excrescences should not be the criterion—by no means : these , once attached to the Order , fraternal sympathy demands that eA'ery exertion shall be made to purge them and make them clean . The Institution should alone be judged by the good and

virtuous of its membership , as those Avould not continue their attachment to it if its teachings and precepts wore not conformable to the strictest morality . That men of irreproachable character , of sterling integrity , and sound and pure morals , do continue their connection Avith the Institution — labour to promote its prosperity — bestoAV their time and attention in extending its principles , and

feel a pride in their association with the Order , is the strongest eA-idence of thc purity of its principals , its high moral teachings , and practical philanthropy . The popularity of Freemasonry is mainly OAving to the excellence of its teachings and its pure morality , Avhich accord Avith the internal perceptions of all good and true men ; and hence its Avide extension throughout the civilized Avorld American Mirror and Keystone .

Architecture And Archæology.

ARCHITECTURE AND ARCH ? OLOGY .

THE GUILDHALL , ArlD ST . PAUL'S CATHEDEAL BLOTS IN HIE CITY . Several correspondents express their anxious desire that the year of office of thc Eight Hon . William Cubitt , the present first magistrate of tho Citj' of London , should be distinguished by some permanent memorial bearing on his

OAVII peculiar calling , —architectural construction , —and tending to the improvement of tho district over AA'hich he IIOAV reigns . The public , also , would doubtless view this AA'ich satisfaction . One such Avork , Wren's statue , was suggested a few Avoeks ago . Another presents itseif to our minds , Avhich , if AA ' CII executed , Avould reflect lasting credit on all parties concernedand a satisfactory

, prove memento of tho civic supremacy of one of the Craft . A popular head over municipal institutions AA'onderfully smoothes the Avay toAvards the accomplishment of works of utility and beauty , AA'hich otherwise linger on from the generation that proposes , to a remote succeeding one that carries out tho idea ; and , iu the interim , the originating benefactors are forgotten .

Let us , then , endeavour to induce all the parties concerned to assist in executing some good Avork so effectively and speedily , that it shall stand as a mark of this A'ery time . What AVC propose is briefly this , —that tho inappropriate coiling Avhich . noiv disfigures the otherivise noble Guildhall of London shall be sAvepb aivay into tho dusthoie , and be replaced by a handsome timber roofin accordance Avith the

, stylo and fine proportions of this municipal and national edifice . Do not let us quarrel as to the ago of the suggestion ; but , if it be desirable , as AVC believe , let us strive to have it carried out . Of its necessity , an inspection of tho Guildhall

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