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I have now pointed out some of the leading characteristics of Preemasonry ; ahd viewing them in the light in which I have placed them , can it be wondered at , that an Institution resting on so solid a basis , and haying its superstructure knit together with every social and moral virtue that can grace mortality , has stood the test of ages , and still its
rears majestic head ? And judging of the future from the past , may we not be permitted to argue , that so long as Masons continue to act according to the principles of Preemasonry , and to * carry out what they profess , so long will our Institution prosper , and exercise its influence upon generations yet to come ? The seeds have been widely cast , and deep is the root they have taken ; and though here
and there a sickly plant may be found , yet perhaps there never was a time when Masonic influence was more felt than it now is , nor when Preemasonry ranged beneath its banners more members ; but though its members may be on the increase now / yet unless the landmarks of the Order are preserved , its precepts acted upon , and its professions carried into effect , being deprived of its vital principles , it will , in the
ordinary course of things , droop , fade , and decay . But this is a state of things which we least anticipate ; nor should I have mentioned it here , were it not necessary that , in treating upon any subject , the dark as well as the bright side should be considered , —the bright side to urge forward the object in view , and stimulate energy to its attainment ; the dark , to disclose the inevitable results of retrogression .
A Moral.
A MOEAL .
The Sun , that glorious orb , which displays to the children of humanity the might and the power of the Great Architect of the Universe , whose appearance in the East gives notice to all animated creation that it is time to rise , and pay homage to the Deity , and to recommence the active duties of life . Its setting in the West , as
the earth revolves on its axis , also intimates that it is time to cease from pur labours , that nature requires repose , and thus demonstrates the wisdom as well as the great care a kind and merciful God has for his creatures . The Moon , also , with her pale beams and silver rays , when the great solar orb has disappeared , displays the kindness of the Creator . The stoutest heart would quail , and the strongest nerve tremble , if darkness prevailed through that period of
time appointed for all created beings to repose and test . Does not the Almighty declare , through this handiwork of his creation , that he is with us , and takes care of his children at night as well as by day ? that at all times we are under his protection , and that his watchful eye is constantly over all his works ? Praise ye then Him , and let his name be praised evermore , and let us manifest our gratitude for all his mercies and blessings by acting in accordance with his will .- —Mirror and Keystone ( American ) , ¦ a
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I have now pointed out some of the leading characteristics of Preemasonry ; ahd viewing them in the light in which I have placed them , can it be wondered at , that an Institution resting on so solid a basis , and haying its superstructure knit together with every social and moral virtue that can grace mortality , has stood the test of ages , and still its
rears majestic head ? And judging of the future from the past , may we not be permitted to argue , that so long as Masons continue to act according to the principles of Preemasonry , and to * carry out what they profess , so long will our Institution prosper , and exercise its influence upon generations yet to come ? The seeds have been widely cast , and deep is the root they have taken ; and though here
and there a sickly plant may be found , yet perhaps there never was a time when Masonic influence was more felt than it now is , nor when Preemasonry ranged beneath its banners more members ; but though its members may be on the increase now / yet unless the landmarks of the Order are preserved , its precepts acted upon , and its professions carried into effect , being deprived of its vital principles , it will , in the
ordinary course of things , droop , fade , and decay . But this is a state of things which we least anticipate ; nor should I have mentioned it here , were it not necessary that , in treating upon any subject , the dark as well as the bright side should be considered , —the bright side to urge forward the object in view , and stimulate energy to its attainment ; the dark , to disclose the inevitable results of retrogression .
A Moral.
A MOEAL .
The Sun , that glorious orb , which displays to the children of humanity the might and the power of the Great Architect of the Universe , whose appearance in the East gives notice to all animated creation that it is time to rise , and pay homage to the Deity , and to recommence the active duties of life . Its setting in the West , as
the earth revolves on its axis , also intimates that it is time to cease from pur labours , that nature requires repose , and thus demonstrates the wisdom as well as the great care a kind and merciful God has for his creatures . The Moon , also , with her pale beams and silver rays , when the great solar orb has disappeared , displays the kindness of the Creator . The stoutest heart would quail , and the strongest nerve tremble , if darkness prevailed through that period of
time appointed for all created beings to repose and test . Does not the Almighty declare , through this handiwork of his creation , that he is with us , and takes care of his children at night as well as by day ? that at all times we are under his protection , and that his watchful eye is constantly over all his works ? Praise ye then Him , and let his name be praised evermore , and let us manifest our gratitude for all his mercies and blessings by acting in accordance with his will .- —Mirror and Keystone ( American ) , ¦ a