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To The Craft.
endeavour to convey to others the advantages which I have derived from the attempt to follow out the precepts of our sublime Order . But I have been solaced far beyond the conception of earthly reward , in the permission to comprehend—at a vast distance , it is true—the great promise of futurity offered to all who place an implicit faith in
our Father and Creator . It becomes , then , due to the wondrous system of morality , to acknowledge and confess what I owe to its consolatory and holy influence . During the severity of illness , my bedside has been surrounded by those near and dear to me ; and as they prayed fervently to the throne
of grace , I could value the gentle aspirations of these beloved ones , as with fear and trembling they petitioned at the mercy-seat for a blessing on him whom they almost considered to be beyond hope . Yet at that very time it seemed to me as if a temporary cloud opened , and foreshadowed in the distance a bright vision . Was it a type of promised revelation ?
I shall ever reflect upon that moment with steadfast hope . I have felt that it is good to be afflicted , and implore of the merciful Lord that I may gradually be prepared for the change of worlds ! # * « ¦ * It is right to be , if possible , clean at heart . I have therefore expressed
myself accordingly . Many kind friends well know , however , that " there is a time when the claims of the public are satisfied ; then a man may properly retire to review his mind , and purify his heart . " He may occasionally venture a gentle visit to the arena of public business ; and his opinion will not he regarded with less respectful deference , because he may he unfitted for controversial discussion .
I hail the tranquil proceedings of the last Grand Lodge as an auspicious omen . It was oil on the troubled waters , and carries with it hope for the future . The confirmation of the vote for annuities to widows , was in particular a graceful tribute paid to deserving Woman , and to those who have , with untiring zeal , supported the ennobling principles of honour and justice . HOBEKT THOMAS CJIVOEFVS . Grove , Gravesend , 25 th Sept ., 1 ( 140 .
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To The Craft.
endeavour to convey to others the advantages which I have derived from the attempt to follow out the precepts of our sublime Order . But I have been solaced far beyond the conception of earthly reward , in the permission to comprehend—at a vast distance , it is true—the great promise of futurity offered to all who place an implicit faith in
our Father and Creator . It becomes , then , due to the wondrous system of morality , to acknowledge and confess what I owe to its consolatory and holy influence . During the severity of illness , my bedside has been surrounded by those near and dear to me ; and as they prayed fervently to the throne
of grace , I could value the gentle aspirations of these beloved ones , as with fear and trembling they petitioned at the mercy-seat for a blessing on him whom they almost considered to be beyond hope . Yet at that very time it seemed to me as if a temporary cloud opened , and foreshadowed in the distance a bright vision . Was it a type of promised revelation ?
I shall ever reflect upon that moment with steadfast hope . I have felt that it is good to be afflicted , and implore of the merciful Lord that I may gradually be prepared for the change of worlds ! # * « ¦ * It is right to be , if possible , clean at heart . I have therefore expressed
myself accordingly . Many kind friends well know , however , that " there is a time when the claims of the public are satisfied ; then a man may properly retire to review his mind , and purify his heart . " He may occasionally venture a gentle visit to the arena of public business ; and his opinion will not he regarded with less respectful deference , because he may he unfitted for controversial discussion .
I hail the tranquil proceedings of the last Grand Lodge as an auspicious omen . It was oil on the troubled waters , and carries with it hope for the future . The confirmation of the vote for annuities to widows , was in particular a graceful tribute paid to deserving Woman , and to those who have , with untiring zeal , supported the ennobling principles of honour and justice . HOBEKT THOMAS CJIVOEFVS . Grove , Gravesend , 25 th Sept ., 1 ( 140 .