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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la mAthode. 32 X 5 6 i ^1® 'c%> OK IfeSr ■5?- framed ^^^ .^^ ^^ .^ ^^^^,^,^, it would be the greatest ^^^^"'^f ^^y^.^"^^; ^^ nature which does nothing LonBiBtcnt with the -i-^X^^I^^^^^^ ^'''^ ^"^'" " " 1 "blut <« vain to condescend to give us sucn p ^^^ere probability r„ronably reauire, for f ^^ :;^ ^ \rr U was not framed by the U sufficient; moreover, when we consiucr i^ the enbghtened ^^:g"^::ure'of any particular ;7:jCo:trty,inumesof c«nn>a^^^^^^^^ times of scientific knowledge, but, on tn .^mprehend fuUy the tTorrnce when mankind were not prcpaml l^^ ^ .^ ^^ S of its utility and advantages, and t^^^^^^ i^t^^ ^^ .^^^^^^^^,^ , the arm of power, nor supported by ^^^^J; .^„, ^f mortals; when a U fACt option - ^;,^Xt^^^^^^^^^^ .atural conclusioa js the circumstances, I say, are c^y ^^i^^sitatingly admit .hat ta that everyone, judging ^""P*^^*'^'"/' .„^ ^ore than human agency ; but, ttrmustbeattributed to something mor^^^^^^^ ^ how various and ^^'^'^'''l''''ZZ ^Zr^^-^^^^^^ ^«''' ''' ''"''""7 entertain on this point, we f ^ee--^^^.";^ ,„,, indeed, we very just y that the Institution is coeval with ^^^^ ' ^^^ed and dignified with feme to this conclusion, for man was - -o-r ^^ ^^ ^^^.^^^ contemplate, a my of the Divinity, than that ^^gf^f^j;;^^^^^^ works of his Omnipo- :ud endeavor to imitate tt^« f -^^,^51^ -to every infant Art, but Jent creator and to ^^f^ ^^J! .f^tir^^^^^^^ of man was onginaUy the celestial beam with ^^"^^^ ^^^^^^^ Rimmed and weakened by his mumined, was soon deplorably ^^^^^^/^^J^^^^h needed aid of Dmne fist disoUence, and tJ^^^^.X nsti^ution of Naval Architecture instruction ^^^'S^\''^''-~- ^^^-^ served as a moad - =nc.-^«^-. by the buUding of the Aik, wu V all this )eval with ; initiated, statement, rior to the [) fur later Ijere is any ion confers ! we cannot 3? Would M act in a interests of icn indeed it y connection ,y almost aaj) f all, then, as it would be does nothing as we would re probability Vamed by the le enlightened 3f comparative tiend fully the brought in by if made its way ,rtal3-, when all il conclusion is admit chat its [ID agency ; but, be which some ree in believing a, we very justly ad dignified with are, contemplate, fsofhisOronipo- 7 infant Art, but ti was originally weakened by his Bd aid of Divine laval Architecture fh^ Ark of ;. P «*me heavenly oracle dictated the construction of the Ark of the Covenant with its protecting Tabernacle in the wildernes! and, ,n process of time, the magnificence of King SoIomon7Ternnr tl' pattern of Military Architecture. ^ *''"P'*'' "'*' Now, leaving holy ground and resignint; the ouerativp l.ran.i p.i zi:: *7r""T.""" """ «"' *"'■ ""^ ">«"' " more „„,:<« t; theob ect of their stud es. ThelnstitiitJnn nf io..a* • •* ^ """ t-"iareiy n,aybetr«cedamongtheKasternX'lS^^^^^^^ from whence taking a westerly course like other Sciences, t wa^ bS by that European Apostle of M»s<,„ry Pythagoras, fron/whose propaSa 11 \;ror T-ir"" *" '""'^ "'""^'^' ^^^^ «""«'• I«'-. --^ fromthencet Thus t dt ^^' was ntroduced into this vast and mighty ConUnlt Thus it d.mu,ed the light of Science to the remotest parts of the earth .narchmg hke a benignant conqueror, from country to count v fiom natu>n to nation, and wherever it appeared darkness fled, LTtprocl'a.W the mandate of its Omnipotent Grand Master "T«f ^ • ,- w there wo, light;" it taught natural reH^^^ortlt^^^^^^^^^^^^ phUosphy an, the arts, on the banks of tht Ga^: ^ ^^^^^^^^^^ rfEgypt, m the Sanctuaries of Eleusis, in the schools of Sages a„dTn he oaves of the Druids ; but what improvement, if any, ,t received from the Magi of Persia or the learned Egyptians or JhofhZir-! imposed on the Disciples of Pythagoras'^ la'logou^to t .e itu' X regarding its mysteries observed by the Crafl ttwards all ercept «I Eklectoi or chosen, and how far it was observed or studied in bX^ a" d many other curious facts respecting it, I must decline enquiring nl.t P esent and, therefore, will leave the investigation of them to B eL. of greater experience and ability. I trust however it will «.,« ^f ""^«» that we are tVee, because no boLlservant ^'^^ri^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ sensna appetites is permitted among us, a.. I accepted, eeTng tiatVe have stood the test of several probationary degrees and ar^ pL i I being found worthy of the illustrious baches TorT rtho^wht ^^^^^^ the first place there, where no Atheist nor'proflne or reproLre^l^^^^^^ known to be such, can possibly gain admission. Ano liTrZ^LntTnd eading feature in our Institution is its permanency, an^ l„bt Tot but that It will appear to every reflecting mind a verv sinffular fl^fi V am^st the successful revolutions in Khigdoms,*the r^efots^t^r^;^^^^^^ n the forms of Government, and the countless changes in customs a„d Jaws, Freemasonry has descended from the eariiest ases nn.P „n i T? terated in its forms and principles, and has alwl 1 Zl^ ^^ \fl I' K ' "'' '' '^' '^''' °^ "'»«' contrary to the naturll cTurse oJ n'ltl'::!''^ ::f ir *« -* *° -p^^^ it, to conduct it to pTS:: ^, -...,....,.nieuc= uu iunmram, not to accelerate its progress to "decay. Are we asked, To wUat ib this its jjcimtvncijcy atfcwbuted ? I Awk we may reply, it is permanant because it lias the Buprenw Aichitect of the Universe as the object of its aUoratiou and imitation, hw »ugu«t, sublime and wonderful works for its pattern and prototype, the wisejt and best men of every age, nation and language, the first i|) pomt of rMik, knowledge and moral excellence for its patrons and professors. And it is permanent, because it is built, not on mutable aud P^'rijh'jW* circumstances of an exterior nature, but on the immutable mi "i««UiW« word of Jehovah himself, and on the very best affection* of the hw\W heart • piety towards God the Muster Builder, and universal phUantlWfPpy being'the grand and immoveable pillars on which the streuglih of our noble structure is firmly established. Let us then endeavor to imitate those many wise and exaltetl wea wHo gloried in having been admitted to a knowledge of our art, and who exerted their powerful talents to transmit it to us pure and unadulterated as we now have the happiness to enjoy it ; let uayie with them W aettmg honor on the Craft that we also may exert our faculties m trwnwutUqg it to posterity as pure as we have found it. Perhape then the ftrst atej towards accomplishing this most desirable object would be to Veep bjelf from the door, as well as from the hall of Freemasonry, ererythwg t(hat is repugnant to its principles, consequently o.e of the moet importwt duties incumbent on the members and especially on the officers of every Lodge, IS to examine strictly into the characters wid quahtipaUow of those who solicit the honor and privUege of iuitiatiou, becftiwe *» Accepted Mason is considei-ed in all countries as a title oi wort,h ai»t* probity, and who has a right to assoeh^te with gentlevnep ^i ihe very highest rank ; therefore, when a roan obtains this privUege, b» vwtUftUy Kcts a letter of introduction to a certain nuuiber of the most rea|»ecUWe characters to be found in the world. Ought, then, sqcU Wi my^ W»d valuable certificate be granted to any except those, who on the closest enqniry, are proved to be worthy of such pre-eminent djatmotwj*. UnJcas great attention be paid to this particular, not oqly the Lodge of^P- sion itself may suffer in point of character, but also, iiUUHt^ce mj be d«w to the honor of the Craft in general, md K.ethren, both at Ui»»e wxd abroad, may be imposed ojj, who, trustiwg to suph w attestflitioy, ftive the right hand of Fellowship to men not ojily undeserving ot tbeu friendship, but even of being admitted to their company. |bw is we of those possible abusesofMaaonry whioh cannot be too ci^refully gw*rd«d against : for, indeed, it is to be regretted that to the suggestions o SOWe weak minds among our fraternity, the preji^dices qgainst ouf Xftv^luftWe Institution are in so^ac measure to be attributed, for some men, incapftWe of comprehending the beautiful allegwies of our Ancient Order, ignorwtly assert that its ceremonies are insignificaut, and its ^xml'Ui»^m&m(^^i^ ,d ? I KMmk Aichitoct of , his »ugu«t, ^ (])o wis«9t [loint of r«nk, ora. u(J fHu-ish^bl^ wA ial»UiUl« of the h^viw philondurppy reugtih of uur Ited mea who art, »Bd who unadulterated hem in settiog Q tiw^iittiqg 1 the ftrst &tey ) to Veep bi^](: rerythiog th»t tost iiuport«»t fficers of every uali^ationa of Q, beca.w«>« *» of vfortth aju^ Bp of the very ge, h« vurtvwUy io»t resypect^Me i 9P t^pie »»d oa t,h* chJ*e3t inotioj^. Unlca@ iQdge of aAm»- ict! m^y he dwwB h 9.t home a(xd [^ttestflftioo, g^ve ierviog of their ly. This i» ()m ftrefully gvwdftil geatio«9 Ol' 9Qme t ow iftv<^4»hle 2 Bieo, incftp*We Order, ignorMM^ this assertion their conduct gives a semblance of truth, since wo fail to discern any change having taken place in them after their initiation. Nature it is true, or rather God's nature, can alone implant the seeds of wisdom, but, we know also that Freemasonry can teach and enable us to cultivate the soil and foster and strengthen the plant in its growth, but the understanding of some incompetent to the conception of an idea so sublime as that of a society of men uniting for the noble purpose of acquiring and disseminating genuine knowledge and cementing the Ijonds of sincere friendship among themselves, incompetent, I say to comprehend such an immense plan of perfection, the grosser fac. -^ of some men induce them to conceive ideaa of Freemasonry as of a superior degree of conviviality, and, assuming this fallacious principle, prevail perhaps, on some inconsiderate lirothcr to propose their initiation- then' what has not that Brother to answer for who, so far forgetting ou^ ancient charges, substitutes, it may be, the fruits of a club room acquaint- nnce lor the solid qualifications for Freemasonry? and thus degrades the dignity of that Order (character) which it has been the pride of the best men to assume and support, and what are the consequences of all this ? The candidate, thus unworthily introduced, experiences a disagreeable tedium during the business of the lodge and flies from it with rapture to some entertainment more congenial to his tastes; then, from such attend- ance on the duties of Masonry, what impression can be made but that of jtupid wonder at its mysterious and, to him, incomprehensible pursuits • Irom which, gratifying as they are to other minds, he can derive no pleasure; this impression he bears abroad with him into the world and If consulted by some well-disposed person as to the propriety of becoming a Freemason or not, he blunders out his ridiculous conceptions of the Institution, and debases, through ignorance of its value, "A pearl beyond prico« Too much praise therefore cannot be bestowed on the Members of those Lodges in which the Officers are invariably selected from those who are distmguished for their respectability, worth and Masonic experience for It is well known that the rules of a society will be more or less strictly observed according to the degree of dignity and respect he possesses who presides over it. Every society for whatsoever purpose it may be designed, takes its colour in some measure from its Master or President as it 13 part of his office to give admonitions to others, as well as to exemplify the fixed rules and standing regulations of the Society, and in tact, the spint of the Master is, to a certain extent, infused into those whom he directs. Now in a mixed society like ours, three things are more immediately necessary for the existence of true friendship, viz • it,n ,.f>„„viiOi=, P. ucv;umiug respect lo supf iiois, and the power of eecrecy. We have it stated h^ a great authority that " he who reveals 8' secrets separated chlefest friends." As to the equality established among FreeMifisbns, it ie only a temporary and voluntary condescension on the part of sapeHdrS during the business of the Lodge, for the laudable pur- pose of promoting the grand principle of the Order, vi*., Brotherly love. When the Lodge is closed each man resumes his proper rank and station, atid hbhoi: is paid to Whom it is due ; nor even when the lodge is open does this iiondescensioti of superiors subject them to that kind of fatiailiaiity which is apt to ptx>duce contempt, if that were the case it woitld ejcbite fieelihgs which would operate to detach them frotn our ffflowAlnp; instead of which a cordial union in works calculated to pi-^teote liiutail etgoytaent, by the exercise tf the most benevolent prin- cipleSj is the influehce tlnd^ which we meet and for this.purpOsc we find that rank, while it gives power, never destroys inclination. At the same tiiiW we shonld never foi'get that every Freemason, without distinction of the pivfession of his faith, of whatever country or position in life he may b6, the moment he offers us his right hand as the emblem of Brotjhwly confidence, has a sacred claim on our friendship, for we know that equality trite the first lot of nature, though it was soon swerved from. 1:1ie Treetnason r'^^stores the original rights of man, he never sacrifices to vulgar prejudices the sacred plumb-rule among us, puts all ranks on a level ; iieVerlheless, we honor the distinctions in civil life wliich the laws of society have introduced or permitted. These gradations, we know, it must be allowed, are ojften the productions of false pride, but pride it would be in us to struggle against or disavow them since civil society acknowledges them ; but in our meetings we step behind the man who is more enlightened, let his position in life be what it may, for the dignity which distinguishes a man in the world is not taken into consideration in the Lodge; and, as the Freemason has a chartered right to rank, the most exalted in our fraternity do not hesitate to recognize out of Lodge, ah hutnble but honest man whoui a little before they acknowledged as a brother. If any were guilty of such unbecoming misdemeanor, the Order then would not recognize them, but would be ashamed of them and send thetn back to the profane theatre of the world there to exercise t^eif pride and vanity. Thus W. S. and B., we see that our Institution can acquire its proper place in the scale of benevolent societies only by a faithful observance of its own precepts, and these are to be found only in our first great and holy light. While then, we diligently search the Scriptures for the Seci-ets of our Art, and while we endeavor to understand the coveT«ant, signs and tokens which subsisted between the King of Judah and the iving ox i jTc, i Liuai, LUC apiiii ui iiiu wiuuw s son, wiu oe m us, fiUitig us With a knowledge of all those points on Which our whole system turns, viz., Wisdom to dwigti, strength to e:tecute, and beauty, even the Itshed among insion on the laudable pur- Irotheriy loVe. k and station, lodge is open that kind of re the case it lem frotn oar calculated to netolent prin- irpOsc we find At the same ut distinction tion in lifb he e emblem of for we know jwcrved from. ever sacrifices ill ranks on a 'liich the laws 3, we know, it but pride it ! civil society the man who br the dignity consideration t to rank, the out of Lodge, )wledged as a lor, the Order hem and send exercise their aire its proper observance of irst great and 3tures foi- the the coveT of mutual ri offices, and directs him to extend afterwards to othe™ that relief of wh^h ?1 1 *i'" "**'^' ^ '""^^ '"^ °^^' '^y <'0'^«'^ing the affl7etrd feeding the hungry, and covering the naked with a garment He ii brought to the light of the world and also to the light oTkrwledgebj Ithi^Joflht'"' ^'^ "^"*'*"" '^ ''^""^'y sfgnificantoT hffi«I l^rude embi^^of ^he S;;;!:;;^:!:^:^^^^^ labour which human indust^r must undergo ^hen unf,si.ted by the 10 cunning and compendieus devices of cultivated art. Hia Lodge' is described to him as an universal wilderness, wherein he cautiously associates with his brethren on the highest hills or in the lowest valleys the green grass its pavement and the cloudy canopy of heaven its covering! Thus he is taught to consider this whole terrestrial globe as his Lodgej and is thereby instructed to look upon all mankind as brethren, and to grasp the whole human race tolas breast with the arms of universal benevolence and compassion. Hence also he learns to view the whole earth aa one Temple to the ever living God, with its length due east and west marked out by the line of the zodiac, with the great course of the aim and moon therein, and to contemplate every human heart as an altar burning with the incense of adoration to the Supreme Omnipotent Archi- tect of the Universe. ' In the next place, as the darkness of natural religion preceded the Divine revelation vouched to the favourite people of God, so by initiation into the second degree we advance still farther into the dawn figured out by the Mosaic dispensation which preceded the perfect Christian day. Here the novitiate is brought to light, to behold and handle tools of a more artificial and ingenious construction, and emblematic of sublimer moral truths. By these he learns to reduce rude matter into due form, and rude matters into the more polished shape of moral rectitude, thereby becoming himself a more harmonious corner stone of symmetry in the structure of human society until he is made a glorious cornerstone in the temple of God, not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. Now he learns to apply the square of justice to all his actions, the level of equality, humility and benevolence to all bis brother men ; and by the plumbline offortitudc to support himself amid all the triab and difficulties ot this our fallen, feeble nature ; and now, instead of the casual Lodge as hereto- fore, like the vagrant I'abemacle in the wilderness, he becomes acquainted with the construction of the glorious Temple of Kinsr Solomon, whose magnificent proportions were dictated by the oracular instructions of God himself, and were figurative of celestial perfection. The third degree brings the Masonic enquirer to a state representing the meridian light of last and fullest revelation from Heaven to man ou earth, made by the eternal Son of God, through w' ose resurrection and ascension he is raised from darkness and death to a certainty of life and immortality. Such is a synopsis (but a very imperfect one, I confess), of the Masonic Economy ; such are the faint outlines of that system which has justly been compared to an equilateral triangle, the perfect emblem of universal har- mony, and a most sublime symbol of the incomprehensible Deity. Hail,my8tic art,thou heavenly descended beam of lighr,beauty, and perfec- tion, thou source of utility as countless numbers have expenencod ; how oft la Lodge ia e cautiously >weat valleys I its covering. la hia Lodge, hren, and to of universal iw the whole due cast aad course of the rt as an altar >oteat Archl- jrecoded the by initiation a figured out hristian day. lie tools of a of sublimer [to due form, ;ude, thereby aetry in the rstone in the 18. Now he I of equality, le plumbline iltics ot this go as hereto- 8 acquainted ^mon, whose tions of God 11 lixast thou reconciled the jarring interests, and converted the fiercest foes to dearest friends : therefore, brethren, let us pursue our time-revered, honored art with alacrity and firmnesa, each moviag on the square of truth by the compass of God's word, according to our respective stations, in all the rules of symmetry, order, and proportion ; and let us not enter- tain any fear when our earthly Lodge shall be dissolved, for our Jewels will still be safe, and we shall be admitted to a more glorious Lodge, even ■ a heavenly one, where Angels and Saints will be our Fellow Crafta and Companions, and the Omnipotent Architect of the Universe our ineffably great and glorious Grand Master, our light, our life, our joy, our all. So ;faote it be. FXNU. representing L to man ou rrection and of life and the Masonic s justly been liversal har- jity. r, and perfec- !od ; how oft