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The Library And Museum.
distinctive their education may be , may arrive at the same conclusion , In this amended copy , presented to the library , Companion Turner has quoted rather extensively from Dr . Oliver . The volume commences ivith a charge to the Companions , and in acknowledging the gratification and the aid he has derived from Masonic authors ; Companion T . refers much of the difficulty he encountered in his pursuit to their scarcity . We can merelv allude passim to those
subjects which , as mysteries of the Royal Arch , are veiled from the public eye , but which strike the initiated mind with wonder . The outline of the history of Royal Arch Masonry , the origin of our allegorical and symbolical mode of instruction , the illustration of our ceremonies and mysteries , and the general observations or commentary , constitute the contents of the work .
_ Companion Turner has indeed read the great " Poem of Life , " that gift of GOD to man , and drunk deeply of the refreshing spring . He has investigated the historical and mystical passages , dwelt on them with fervour and zeal , and placed them before us with all the simplicity which a lover of truth could desire . The Indian , Egyptian , Persian , Grecian , and Hebrew mysteries all are examined , and several diagrams on the signs , symbols , and emblems illustrate the book . A very curious and
important explanation of Druidical worship will be found particularly interesting . The . lecture on the Triple Tau deserves more notice than we have space or opportunity to give . We have been surprised at the research , and the evidences brought before us . A sermon by the late Brother Dr . Milne , Grand Chaplain , preached on the 24 th June , 1788 , contains great Masonic interest ; and a
chronological sketch of the Order of Kni ghts Templars , by the Brother Dunkerly , concludes the volume . We trust this book will be examined by thinking Masons . Many Brethren are daunted from giving their opinions , and consequently their knowledge is lost to the world . Let the example of our unpretending Companion , whose leisure has been solaced for many years by an examination into our mysteriesand whoon the first proclamation of a
gather-, , ing place for records , has given " freely and at length" of his store , be an example to others . This book is another remarkable proof , if any more were wanting , that mind , without the advantages of a highly polished education , is competent , by proper direction , to explore those inexhaustible truths , which , however deeply hidden , reward labour and industry . What an ascendancy !
Our excellent Companion has done his duty , and well . His support of the Asylum will make his memory dear , when he may no longer enliven his circle of friends ; but we would name him to two Masons for a reward , —to Dr . Oliver , that he should peruse this MS ., and to His Royal Highness the Grand Master , that lie should promote the author to the purple . A sense of honest pride would in the one case gratify the Companion , while the Craft would appreciate the promotion as an act of grace , and the reward of merit . „ Finns .
NOTE . —The copy in the Library is not in the handwriting of Companion T ., who at the time , we understand , was too much occupied to re-write the volume ; we regret this the more , as he may be proud of his own penmanship .
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The Library And Museum.
distinctive their education may be , may arrive at the same conclusion , In this amended copy , presented to the library , Companion Turner has quoted rather extensively from Dr . Oliver . The volume commences ivith a charge to the Companions , and in acknowledging the gratification and the aid he has derived from Masonic authors ; Companion T . refers much of the difficulty he encountered in his pursuit to their scarcity . We can merelv allude passim to those
subjects which , as mysteries of the Royal Arch , are veiled from the public eye , but which strike the initiated mind with wonder . The outline of the history of Royal Arch Masonry , the origin of our allegorical and symbolical mode of instruction , the illustration of our ceremonies and mysteries , and the general observations or commentary , constitute the contents of the work .
_ Companion Turner has indeed read the great " Poem of Life , " that gift of GOD to man , and drunk deeply of the refreshing spring . He has investigated the historical and mystical passages , dwelt on them with fervour and zeal , and placed them before us with all the simplicity which a lover of truth could desire . The Indian , Egyptian , Persian , Grecian , and Hebrew mysteries all are examined , and several diagrams on the signs , symbols , and emblems illustrate the book . A very curious and
important explanation of Druidical worship will be found particularly interesting . The . lecture on the Triple Tau deserves more notice than we have space or opportunity to give . We have been surprised at the research , and the evidences brought before us . A sermon by the late Brother Dr . Milne , Grand Chaplain , preached on the 24 th June , 1788 , contains great Masonic interest ; and a
chronological sketch of the Order of Kni ghts Templars , by the Brother Dunkerly , concludes the volume . We trust this book will be examined by thinking Masons . Many Brethren are daunted from giving their opinions , and consequently their knowledge is lost to the world . Let the example of our unpretending Companion , whose leisure has been solaced for many years by an examination into our mysteriesand whoon the first proclamation of a
gather-, , ing place for records , has given " freely and at length" of his store , be an example to others . This book is another remarkable proof , if any more were wanting , that mind , without the advantages of a highly polished education , is competent , by proper direction , to explore those inexhaustible truths , which , however deeply hidden , reward labour and industry . What an ascendancy !
Our excellent Companion has done his duty , and well . His support of the Asylum will make his memory dear , when he may no longer enliven his circle of friends ; but we would name him to two Masons for a reward , —to Dr . Oliver , that he should peruse this MS ., and to His Royal Highness the Grand Master , that lie should promote the author to the purple . A sense of honest pride would in the one case gratify the Companion , while the Craft would appreciate the promotion as an act of grace , and the reward of merit . „ Finns .
NOTE . —The copy in the Library is not in the handwriting of Companion T ., who at the time , we understand , was too much occupied to re-write the volume ; we regret this the more , as he may be proud of his own penmanship .