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Article THE REVELATIONS OF A SQUARE. ← Page 4 of 17 →
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The Revelations Of A Square.
Institution than if they had never seen the light . The bright rays of truth and wisdom which illuminated their initiation , have been quenched in darkness , and they have sacrificed at the unholy shrine of indolence , such advantages as no other Institution has the power of offering for their acceptance .
" ' This vapid and unsatisfactory state of things , Bro . Preston continued , ' said the Square , ' if I am not mistaken , would be greatly ameliorated by a reconstruction of the Lectures , and by investing them with new charms , more interesting to the imagination and more pleasing to the mind . Presuming , therefore , that the object of the numerous and
talented band of Brethren who have done me the honour to meet me this day for the purpose of mutual instruction , is a desire of improving the mind and enlightening the understanding , it becomes my duty to explain the objects wiiich have induced me to take the liberty of soliciting your attendance at my School of Instruction , and to offer some plain suggestions by which a knowledge of the Science may be attained .
" ' The first and most indispensable requisite for becoming a good Mason is , regularity of attendance on the duties of the Lodge ; which will open to the view , like the gradual approach of light to cheer and invigorate the earth on the refulgent morning of a summer ' s clay , an increasing development of the bright rays of science , till the splendour of truth irradiates the
mind , as the bursting forth of the orb of day spreads its glories over the face of heaven . The instruction of the Lodge is delivered orally ; and as therefore it can only be secured by hearing , every Lecture neglected by absence or inattention strikes a link from the chain of knowiedge . Besidespunctuality will receive an additional reward b
, y infusing that degree of ardour which is necessary for the attainment of excellence . The erection of a magnificent building is not the work of a day ; the sacrifice of time and labour , the exercise of wisdom , strength , and beauty , patience , and consideration , are necessary to complete the edifice in all its fair proportions . So in Masonryno one can store his
, mind with scientific knowledge by any other process than the just application of patient industry , untiring assiduity , and a powerful inclination to excel ; for there is no royal road to science . The more frequently a Brother appears in the Lodge to witness its proceedings , the greater will be his love of Masonry , until zeal will ripen into enthusiasm , and prepare
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Revelations Of A Square.
Institution than if they had never seen the light . The bright rays of truth and wisdom which illuminated their initiation , have been quenched in darkness , and they have sacrificed at the unholy shrine of indolence , such advantages as no other Institution has the power of offering for their acceptance .
" ' This vapid and unsatisfactory state of things , Bro . Preston continued , ' said the Square , ' if I am not mistaken , would be greatly ameliorated by a reconstruction of the Lectures , and by investing them with new charms , more interesting to the imagination and more pleasing to the mind . Presuming , therefore , that the object of the numerous and
talented band of Brethren who have done me the honour to meet me this day for the purpose of mutual instruction , is a desire of improving the mind and enlightening the understanding , it becomes my duty to explain the objects wiiich have induced me to take the liberty of soliciting your attendance at my School of Instruction , and to offer some plain suggestions by which a knowledge of the Science may be attained .
" ' The first and most indispensable requisite for becoming a good Mason is , regularity of attendance on the duties of the Lodge ; which will open to the view , like the gradual approach of light to cheer and invigorate the earth on the refulgent morning of a summer ' s clay , an increasing development of the bright rays of science , till the splendour of truth irradiates the
mind , as the bursting forth of the orb of day spreads its glories over the face of heaven . The instruction of the Lodge is delivered orally ; and as therefore it can only be secured by hearing , every Lecture neglected by absence or inattention strikes a link from the chain of knowiedge . Besidespunctuality will receive an additional reward b
, y infusing that degree of ardour which is necessary for the attainment of excellence . The erection of a magnificent building is not the work of a day ; the sacrifice of time and labour , the exercise of wisdom , strength , and beauty , patience , and consideration , are necessary to complete the edifice in all its fair proportions . So in Masonryno one can store his
, mind with scientific knowledge by any other process than the just application of patient industry , untiring assiduity , and a powerful inclination to excel ; for there is no royal road to science . The more frequently a Brother appears in the Lodge to witness its proceedings , the greater will be his love of Masonry , until zeal will ripen into enthusiasm , and prepare