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Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.
eminently entitled to the lasting gratitude of every genuine member of our Order , For this exercise of the greatest of Masonic virtues , my Brethren , a monument more durable than brass—more enviable—more honourable , than " storied urn , " or " animated bust , " awaits him in this world , in " the blessing of him that was ready to perish , " ancl of his , also , " whose heart he hath caused to leap for joy . " Above all , he will have the consoling reflection—the humble , but well-founded hope , in his own breast ,
that" The Architect Divine beyond tho grave . Will pay with interest each gift ho gave . " Brethren , I crave your pardon for this public indulgence of a duty owing to private friendship . I will cease to pursue a course of remark which , through my indiscreetness , may have already tended to weaken the eloquent , powerful , and heart-touching address of our learned and respected Chairman , for whose attendance we are deeply indebted this bwhose sentiments hearts
day—y our have been gladdened , our thoughts elevated , and our judgments improved ; in a word , by whose unceasing advocacy , by whose learning and works , the great family of Masonry , throughout the globe , has been enlightened and enlarged —( cheers ) . In reference to his compeer , our honoured guest , I ivould beg to make another remark . If it be true , as has been asserted , that the dissemination of knowledge is in accordance with the spirit of the times , then is to be the most effectual
Freemasonry regarded as means for carrying out that purpose ; how deserving , then , must that man be , who , through the establishment of a periodical , specially devoted to Masonic literature , has spread , from Indus to the Pole , the sublime principles of our Order , all of ivhich are calculated to advance the temporal and spiritual interests of man , —how deserving , I repeat , must he be , not only of the blessing of every one belonging to the Craft , but of the thanks and admiration of those who do not belong to the Fraternity , but have a taste for letters .
and an ardent desire tor the advancement of their species —( cheers ) . Brethren , I would ask you to emulate the virtues of the two individuals whom I have endeavoured to bring prominentl y to your view ; for , if it be true , that to love the character of great and good men is ' to cherish the love of virtue itself , how forcible , then , are the claims of these two excellent Masons upon our fondest recollections , for neither has studied nor practised our sublime mysteries in vain . Heartily , therefore , do I hope that they be long spared to continue their useful
may labours amongst us—that they may long enjoy the blessings of " material fight . " Allow me now , Brethren , to express the heartfelt gratification I experience from being allowed to participate in the pleasures of this intellectual and festive entertainment , a recollection of ivhich will , doubtless , be deeply impressed upon many a good Mason ' s memory— " faithfully treasured up in many a good Mason's heart . " I ivill conclude , Brethren , b ling with the honoured of Ri
y compy request our ght Worshipful Brother , to propose a toast ; but in introducing it for your acceptance , I must beg permission to remark , that I trust the Bank of England Lodge may long continue to teach their fellow men to look beyond the narrow limits of particular institutions , whether civil or religious , so that when its members are called upon to take their respective parts in the all-important and spirit-stirring scenes that are , from time to time , enacted on the great theatre of human life , they may each ancl all conspicuously display how powerfully Masonry tends to cleanse the hearts of men from
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.
eminently entitled to the lasting gratitude of every genuine member of our Order , For this exercise of the greatest of Masonic virtues , my Brethren , a monument more durable than brass—more enviable—more honourable , than " storied urn , " or " animated bust , " awaits him in this world , in " the blessing of him that was ready to perish , " ancl of his , also , " whose heart he hath caused to leap for joy . " Above all , he will have the consoling reflection—the humble , but well-founded hope , in his own breast ,
that" The Architect Divine beyond tho grave . Will pay with interest each gift ho gave . " Brethren , I crave your pardon for this public indulgence of a duty owing to private friendship . I will cease to pursue a course of remark which , through my indiscreetness , may have already tended to weaken the eloquent , powerful , and heart-touching address of our learned and respected Chairman , for whose attendance we are deeply indebted this bwhose sentiments hearts
day—y our have been gladdened , our thoughts elevated , and our judgments improved ; in a word , by whose unceasing advocacy , by whose learning and works , the great family of Masonry , throughout the globe , has been enlightened and enlarged —( cheers ) . In reference to his compeer , our honoured guest , I ivould beg to make another remark . If it be true , as has been asserted , that the dissemination of knowledge is in accordance with the spirit of the times , then is to be the most effectual
Freemasonry regarded as means for carrying out that purpose ; how deserving , then , must that man be , who , through the establishment of a periodical , specially devoted to Masonic literature , has spread , from Indus to the Pole , the sublime principles of our Order , all of ivhich are calculated to advance the temporal and spiritual interests of man , —how deserving , I repeat , must he be , not only of the blessing of every one belonging to the Craft , but of the thanks and admiration of those who do not belong to the Fraternity , but have a taste for letters .
and an ardent desire tor the advancement of their species —( cheers ) . Brethren , I would ask you to emulate the virtues of the two individuals whom I have endeavoured to bring prominentl y to your view ; for , if it be true , that to love the character of great and good men is ' to cherish the love of virtue itself , how forcible , then , are the claims of these two excellent Masons upon our fondest recollections , for neither has studied nor practised our sublime mysteries in vain . Heartily , therefore , do I hope that they be long spared to continue their useful
may labours amongst us—that they may long enjoy the blessings of " material fight . " Allow me now , Brethren , to express the heartfelt gratification I experience from being allowed to participate in the pleasures of this intellectual and festive entertainment , a recollection of ivhich will , doubtless , be deeply impressed upon many a good Mason ' s memory— " faithfully treasured up in many a good Mason's heart . " I ivill conclude , Brethren , b ling with the honoured of Ri
y compy request our ght Worshipful Brother , to propose a toast ; but in introducing it for your acceptance , I must beg permission to remark , that I trust the Bank of England Lodge may long continue to teach their fellow men to look beyond the narrow limits of particular institutions , whether civil or religious , so that when its members are called upon to take their respective parts in the all-important and spirit-stirring scenes that are , from time to time , enacted on the great theatre of human life , they may each ancl all conspicuously display how powerfully Masonry tends to cleanse the hearts of men from