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West Indies.
ences in religious and political sentiments are forgotten ; and those petty quarrels which disturb the quiet of private life , cease to agitate the mind . Every one strives to give happiness to his Brother ; and men seem to recollect for once , that they are sprung from the same origin , that they are possessed of the same nature , and are destined for the same end . Such are tbe general features of an institution , which , we have much reason to hope , will go far towards furnishing tbe word of God to tbe nations which are now wandering in darkness . Some of the Craft be
may found in every land , and the Order will yet accomplish much , under the providence of the Almighty—for it is tbe pioneer of Christianity . It can penetrate places , with little difficulty , where the light of the gospel has never been shed ; and it is calculated to prepare the minds of men for the reception of tbe Holy Scriptures . Even tbe fact that there are Masons among all nations and tongues , invites tbe mind to the contemplation of that glorious time , when light and knowledge will penetrate the darkest corner of the earth—when the Jew and the Gentile will meet and mingle
together , without any jar or discord , to worship one God , and obey one master . I would now address a parting word to all the Brethren . Hold fast to your traditions ; preserve inviolate tbe landmarks which have been handed down , pure and unimpaired . The principles of our institution are those of truth . They are the principles of our sacred religion , and are everlasting . They existed when the foundations ofthe earth were laid , and formed an
arch move magnificent than tbe firmament , with all its glorious inlay of stars . AVe have endeavoured to prove that Freemasonry is a powerful agent of virtue . Every step in Masonry—every mystery of the Order , like tbe things hard to be understood in Scripture , are witnesses of divine truth . Our Order stands a monument of ancient renown—a massive structure , supported by tbe pillars of wisdom , strength , and beauty . But if we would enjoy any real satisfaction in looking at tbe splendid edifice we must
go down to its very foundation ; we must cross the gulf of time , which is bridged over , and go back to the age in which its stones were hewn , and visit the graves of the very masters , whose hands fashioned and heaved them into their places . Let us think often on the mysterious and solemn ties which unite us together as a baud of friends , and pledge anew our vows of holy brotherhood , and ever walk uprightly before God and man . In the name of the Provincial Grand Lodge , tbe Atlantic Phoenix Lodge , 271 and the others presentI beg to offer best thanks to the Ladies who
, , my bave this day honoured our proceedings with their presence ; and I cannot but regret , that tbe nature of our institutions are such as to offer an insurmountable barrier to the admission of Ladies into the knowledge of our sacred mysteries . I say 1 regret it , as , had it been otherwise ordained , Masonry would have become general ; we should all have been better Christians , and , without doubt , better members of society . Of this , however , I can assure our fair sisters , that in Masons they have true and faithful champions ¦ and that as long as Masonry exists the age of chivalry must
continue . A procession was then formed , and set out for St . John ' s Church , Pembroke , where prayers were read by the Rev . J . F . Lightbourn , Rector of the Parish . The Communion Service by the Rev . Bro . Hoare , P . G . C , and the Rev . J . Lightbourn . An excellent and ' most appropriate discourse , full of practical lessons to all present , was then delivered by the Rev . Bro . Hoare , P . G . C , from the 2 nd chap , of Haggai , 7 th verse . After divine service the procession returned to Masons' Hall , where a
good number of Brethren sat down to refreshment . After which the Brethren separated at an early hour . GRENADA . —A quarterly communication of the Prov . G . L . was held ,
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West Indies.
ences in religious and political sentiments are forgotten ; and those petty quarrels which disturb the quiet of private life , cease to agitate the mind . Every one strives to give happiness to his Brother ; and men seem to recollect for once , that they are sprung from the same origin , that they are possessed of the same nature , and are destined for the same end . Such are tbe general features of an institution , which , we have much reason to hope , will go far towards furnishing tbe word of God to tbe nations which are now wandering in darkness . Some of the Craft be
may found in every land , and the Order will yet accomplish much , under the providence of the Almighty—for it is tbe pioneer of Christianity . It can penetrate places , with little difficulty , where the light of the gospel has never been shed ; and it is calculated to prepare the minds of men for the reception of tbe Holy Scriptures . Even tbe fact that there are Masons among all nations and tongues , invites tbe mind to the contemplation of that glorious time , when light and knowledge will penetrate the darkest corner of the earth—when the Jew and the Gentile will meet and mingle
together , without any jar or discord , to worship one God , and obey one master . I would now address a parting word to all the Brethren . Hold fast to your traditions ; preserve inviolate tbe landmarks which have been handed down , pure and unimpaired . The principles of our institution are those of truth . They are the principles of our sacred religion , and are everlasting . They existed when the foundations ofthe earth were laid , and formed an
arch move magnificent than tbe firmament , with all its glorious inlay of stars . AVe have endeavoured to prove that Freemasonry is a powerful agent of virtue . Every step in Masonry—every mystery of the Order , like tbe things hard to be understood in Scripture , are witnesses of divine truth . Our Order stands a monument of ancient renown—a massive structure , supported by tbe pillars of wisdom , strength , and beauty . But if we would enjoy any real satisfaction in looking at tbe splendid edifice we must
go down to its very foundation ; we must cross the gulf of time , which is bridged over , and go back to the age in which its stones were hewn , and visit the graves of the very masters , whose hands fashioned and heaved them into their places . Let us think often on the mysterious and solemn ties which unite us together as a baud of friends , and pledge anew our vows of holy brotherhood , and ever walk uprightly before God and man . In the name of the Provincial Grand Lodge , tbe Atlantic Phoenix Lodge , 271 and the others presentI beg to offer best thanks to the Ladies who
, , my bave this day honoured our proceedings with their presence ; and I cannot but regret , that tbe nature of our institutions are such as to offer an insurmountable barrier to the admission of Ladies into the knowledge of our sacred mysteries . I say 1 regret it , as , had it been otherwise ordained , Masonry would have become general ; we should all have been better Christians , and , without doubt , better members of society . Of this , however , I can assure our fair sisters , that in Masons they have true and faithful champions ¦ and that as long as Masonry exists the age of chivalry must
continue . A procession was then formed , and set out for St . John ' s Church , Pembroke , where prayers were read by the Rev . J . F . Lightbourn , Rector of the Parish . The Communion Service by the Rev . Bro . Hoare , P . G . C , and the Rev . J . Lightbourn . An excellent and ' most appropriate discourse , full of practical lessons to all present , was then delivered by the Rev . Bro . Hoare , P . G . C , from the 2 nd chap , of Haggai , 7 th verse . After divine service the procession returned to Masons' Hall , where a
good number of Brethren sat down to refreshment . After which the Brethren separated at an early hour . GRENADA . —A quarterly communication of the Prov . G . L . was held ,