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Three Great Lights.
THREE GREAT LIGHTS .
1 AVERY aspirant advancing step by step into Masonry , SAJ and acquiring a knowledge thereof , finds no other symbol of onr time-honoured institntion before his vision for his view , or its uses and deep significance more often explained , than that of the "three great lights" in
Masonry . Fvery craftsman knows they aro indispensable in doing good , square , correct Masonic work , as well aa a'so the moral lessons , and their deep significance which aro therein contained to be the helpmate and benefit to the true , square Mason . It is therefore necessary that as
Masons , if we would not bo a disgrace to onr profession , that we carefully study more of the moral precepts contained within the cluster of diamonds of Masonry , the most valuable gems of the Craft , and by knowing the benefit to be derived from a correct knowledge of their
precepts , endeavour to so live and act before all men , especially those who aro of the outer world with whom wo come in daily contact , that they may be enabled to perceive something good in Masonry , and if they shonld ever become members of the great Brotherhood , they would nnver have cause to regret that they bear the name of Mason .
The three great lights are , the Holy Bible , square , and the compasse ? . Tho first one was given by God to man , to be " the rule and guide of his faith , " and we who are truly Masons on our first entrance received it as such . Brethren , how well have wo accepted tho precious gift , and acted in accordance with its dictations ?
The second is presented ever to our view to be as a silent monitor to our mind's eye » and remind us that our actions should ever be true and square before our fellowmen , as well as in tho sight of the all-seeing eye of God , who will in tbe great and final day try us with His
unerring square . Tho third haa been brought to our notice very often with its varied explanations and deep significations , and it has proven thereby to be tho mosfc valuable emblem in Masonry ( tho Holy Bible excepted ) , for it teaches the
circumscribing of all passions , desires , and actions , in fact our whole life , and thereby to subdue all the many defects of human nature , keeping them within bounds towards all mankind , as well as to those to whom ifc is due in Masonry . Have we endeavoured to squaro our actions by the square
of virtue ? Are we trying to circumscribe our lives ; and endeavouring to make them tame and governable so that the animal and satanic passions which sometimes are found
in man , will not overpower or overreach the Masonic bounds wo had bonded ourselves to subdue and control , not only to our fellows of the world , but especially towards the Brotherhood of the Fraternity ?
If the moral lessons taught us by tho threo great lights were daily practised in onr world , what a pleasant sojourn we would have on the earth while travelling the pilgrimage of life , and we would also become by it well prepared to join the celestial Lodge above , when our labours here below
are ended . But , alas ; this can hardly be , for we are but mortal , weak beings , as the greatest of tbe three lights teaches us , that " man is continually at enmity with God , " and many of our Craft are classed among those who rebel against their Maker , in not excepting every part of
the Holy Bible as the rule and guide of their faith , aud in not keeping the commandments found therein . When Masons cannot be on good terms and fellowship with their God , how can we expect them to be on good terms and fellowship with their fellow men .
This mosfc disgusting malady to true Masons is found in all classes of men , among the high , the low , the rich , tho poor . Education , standing in society , elevation in ranks cannot produce any remedy for this the greatest of evils , unless with the help of God man would keep the
commandments , meet his fellows on the square , and ever circumscribe their desires , and keep every passion " in dne bounds at all times and under every circumstance . If we as Masons would do these things , and ask the desired help from the Almighty , leading a fair life towards holiness , it would
doubtless lead ns finally to God , and thereby become "just and upright Masons , " which would stand the unerring square of our Grand Overseer , being thus found to conform to the scriptures , being " a man in the image of his Maker . " Many of my readers may be somewhat surprised at what I have thus written to ba of interest ; to the Craft . Some may inquire wherein do I or any brother Mason not con-
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form to tho teachings of Masonry ? My answer must be , in many , many ways , such as violating bonded duties , neglect of duties which we owe to our fellow men , as well as to brother Masons , or perhaps the supposition thafc we have done all that we could io those of our fellows in the world
which may lead us to forget everything , even Masonry , except it be the necessary forms , or ordinary routine , until some nnforseen misfortune , or calamity stares us in the face , and then , we rush forward io do onr duty , when it bo too late . Such was tho occurrence in our Masonic circles
a few weeks ago . Two well known Masons , members of the samo Lodgo , brothers of the same profession ; both had been taught that the " Holy Bible , " was to be during their life the rule and guide of their faitb ; the " square" thoy had accepted as the one to try their ways ^ so thoy could
conform their actions to its teachings ; and the " compasses " with their moral precepts contained therein , were accepted with tho impressions for their life , their conduct . And while one had taught thoso beautiful moral lessons from the East for a half score years , and the other had often
listened to their reheasals , yet they failed to make the deep and lasting impressions intended on their life aud conduct , and they are found to he calling one another names whioh is an insult to a Mason ' s God , and contrary to the commandraents found in the Holy Writ . They take tho namo
of God in vain , they ask God to damn eaoh other , they call one another vile names , they even bring reproach on the good name of the parent who had nursed and cared for them . They continue in this Satanic manner for somo time , and finally to the point of the pistol , and the
consequence is , one is shot and finds an untimely grave , tho other now awaits a trial in the dungeon ' s cell . He who presided and taught these beautiful lessons is gone to his long home , all tho title of Grand Master , or Past Grand Master , is now done away witb , he has passed beyond tho
reach of our sympathy ; he , it is thought , was tho aggressor ; he should have had enough Charity in his heart to have forgiven the trespasses of the younger , and weaker , tho less informed brother , and restored peace and harmony to his troubled mind , and then he would not have sought revenge
by taking his life . But we cannot defend our brother who is now in the dungeon , and say that ifc was in fche weakness of man alone which caused him to take the life of his brother Mason ; he failed to circumscribe his bounds , and did nofc trust tho Holy word as the guide of his faith and actions .
If he had done these things , desires , or to endeavour to keep his passions in dne , he would not have taken the life of his brother . Lot us , brethren , those who are placed in the East to perform the work , endeavour to make such impressions on the minds of candidates , who aro passing through tho
degrees of our Order , that they may be taught to truly subdue their every passion , and they may be kept at all times in due bounds towards all mankind but especially towards a brother , teaching them to search the scriptures
daily , and therein find the necessary assistance which will direct them in tho paths of virtue which , would stand tho unerring squaro of the Almighty , and thus be led to the higher plain of manhood , and finally to God . —American Tyler .
Referring to tbe vineyards of Champagne , whioh are threatened by the phylloxera , Messrs . W . H . Smith and Co ., of 66 Mark Lane , have pleasure to advise that Messrs . Ernest Irroy and Co ., the third largest growers in the district , have made suoh snooessfal experiments in their vineyards of Ambonnay that it is hoped all danger from this insect will be averted . The soil is treated with
sulphide of carbon and petroleum , injected amongst the roots of the vines . This compound not only acts as a preventive to the phylloxera bnt also destroys other pests by whioh the vines may be attacked , and in addition fertalizes the land . This process has been tried in Bnrgnndy since some years , and with successful results . One can see vines which have been treated living and fnll of
vigour , surrounded by vineyards partially or wholly destroyed by the phylloxera . With regard to Champagne Messrs . Ernest Irroy and Co ., of Keims , are now shipping the vintage of 1887 . This wine has very fine qualities , and Messrs Smith think it will be a favourite with the consuming public . With such vintages as 1884 , 1887 , and 1889 , we think that Champagne can but increase in popular favour .
HoitowAy ' s Puts . —This purifying and regulating Medicine should occasionally bo had recourse to daring foggy , cold , and wet weather . These Pills « ro the best preventive of hoarseness , soro throat , diphtheria , pleurisy , nnd asthma , nnd uro sure remedies for congestion , bronchitis and inflammation . A moderate attention to the directions folded ronnd each box will enable every
invalid to take the Pills in tho most advantageous manner ; they will be tanght tho proper doses , and tho circumstances under which they must bo increased or diminished . Holloway ' s Pills act as alteratives , aperients and tonics . Whenever theso Pills have been taken as tho last resource , the result has always been gratifying . Even when they fail to euro , thoy always assuage tho severity of tho symptoms and diminish the danger .
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Three Great Lights.
THREE GREAT LIGHTS .
1 AVERY aspirant advancing step by step into Masonry , SAJ and acquiring a knowledge thereof , finds no other symbol of onr time-honoured institntion before his vision for his view , or its uses and deep significance more often explained , than that of the "three great lights" in
Masonry . Fvery craftsman knows they aro indispensable in doing good , square , correct Masonic work , as well aa a'so the moral lessons , and their deep significance which aro therein contained to be the helpmate and benefit to the true , square Mason . It is therefore necessary that as
Masons , if we would not bo a disgrace to onr profession , that we carefully study more of the moral precepts contained within the cluster of diamonds of Masonry , the most valuable gems of the Craft , and by knowing the benefit to be derived from a correct knowledge of their
precepts , endeavour to so live and act before all men , especially those who aro of the outer world with whom wo come in daily contact , that they may be enabled to perceive something good in Masonry , and if they shonld ever become members of the great Brotherhood , they would nnver have cause to regret that they bear the name of Mason .
The three great lights are , the Holy Bible , square , and the compasse ? . Tho first one was given by God to man , to be " the rule and guide of his faith , " and we who are truly Masons on our first entrance received it as such . Brethren , how well have wo accepted tho precious gift , and acted in accordance with its dictations ?
The second is presented ever to our view to be as a silent monitor to our mind's eye » and remind us that our actions should ever be true and square before our fellowmen , as well as in tho sight of the all-seeing eye of God , who will in tbe great and final day try us with His
unerring square . Tho third haa been brought to our notice very often with its varied explanations and deep significations , and it has proven thereby to be tho mosfc valuable emblem in Masonry ( tho Holy Bible excepted ) , for it teaches the
circumscribing of all passions , desires , and actions , in fact our whole life , and thereby to subdue all the many defects of human nature , keeping them within bounds towards all mankind , as well as to those to whom ifc is due in Masonry . Have we endeavoured to squaro our actions by the square
of virtue ? Are we trying to circumscribe our lives ; and endeavouring to make them tame and governable so that the animal and satanic passions which sometimes are found
in man , will not overpower or overreach the Masonic bounds wo had bonded ourselves to subdue and control , not only to our fellows of the world , but especially towards the Brotherhood of the Fraternity ?
If the moral lessons taught us by tho threo great lights were daily practised in onr world , what a pleasant sojourn we would have on the earth while travelling the pilgrimage of life , and we would also become by it well prepared to join the celestial Lodge above , when our labours here below
are ended . But , alas ; this can hardly be , for we are but mortal , weak beings , as the greatest of tbe three lights teaches us , that " man is continually at enmity with God , " and many of our Craft are classed among those who rebel against their Maker , in not excepting every part of
the Holy Bible as the rule and guide of their faith , aud in not keeping the commandments found therein . When Masons cannot be on good terms and fellowship with their God , how can we expect them to be on good terms and fellowship with their fellow men .
This mosfc disgusting malady to true Masons is found in all classes of men , among the high , the low , the rich , tho poor . Education , standing in society , elevation in ranks cannot produce any remedy for this the greatest of evils , unless with the help of God man would keep the
commandments , meet his fellows on the square , and ever circumscribe their desires , and keep every passion " in dne bounds at all times and under every circumstance . If we as Masons would do these things , and ask the desired help from the Almighty , leading a fair life towards holiness , it would
doubtless lead ns finally to God , and thereby become "just and upright Masons , " which would stand the unerring square of our Grand Overseer , being thus found to conform to the scriptures , being " a man in the image of his Maker . " Many of my readers may be somewhat surprised at what I have thus written to ba of interest ; to the Craft . Some may inquire wherein do I or any brother Mason not con-
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form to tho teachings of Masonry ? My answer must be , in many , many ways , such as violating bonded duties , neglect of duties which we owe to our fellow men , as well as to brother Masons , or perhaps the supposition thafc we have done all that we could io those of our fellows in the world
which may lead us to forget everything , even Masonry , except it be the necessary forms , or ordinary routine , until some nnforseen misfortune , or calamity stares us in the face , and then , we rush forward io do onr duty , when it bo too late . Such was tho occurrence in our Masonic circles
a few weeks ago . Two well known Masons , members of the samo Lodgo , brothers of the same profession ; both had been taught that the " Holy Bible , " was to be during their life the rule and guide of their faitb ; the " square" thoy had accepted as the one to try their ways ^ so thoy could
conform their actions to its teachings ; and the " compasses " with their moral precepts contained therein , were accepted with tho impressions for their life , their conduct . And while one had taught thoso beautiful moral lessons from the East for a half score years , and the other had often
listened to their reheasals , yet they failed to make the deep and lasting impressions intended on their life aud conduct , and they are found to he calling one another names whioh is an insult to a Mason ' s God , and contrary to the commandraents found in the Holy Writ . They take tho namo
of God in vain , they ask God to damn eaoh other , they call one another vile names , they even bring reproach on the good name of the parent who had nursed and cared for them . They continue in this Satanic manner for somo time , and finally to the point of the pistol , and the
consequence is , one is shot and finds an untimely grave , tho other now awaits a trial in the dungeon ' s cell . He who presided and taught these beautiful lessons is gone to his long home , all tho title of Grand Master , or Past Grand Master , is now done away witb , he has passed beyond tho
reach of our sympathy ; he , it is thought , was tho aggressor ; he should have had enough Charity in his heart to have forgiven the trespasses of the younger , and weaker , tho less informed brother , and restored peace and harmony to his troubled mind , and then he would not have sought revenge
by taking his life . But we cannot defend our brother who is now in the dungeon , and say that ifc was in fche weakness of man alone which caused him to take the life of his brother Mason ; he failed to circumscribe his bounds , and did nofc trust tho Holy word as the guide of his faith and actions .
If he had done these things , desires , or to endeavour to keep his passions in dne , he would not have taken the life of his brother . Lot us , brethren , those who are placed in the East to perform the work , endeavour to make such impressions on the minds of candidates , who aro passing through tho
degrees of our Order , that they may be taught to truly subdue their every passion , and they may be kept at all times in due bounds towards all mankind but especially towards a brother , teaching them to search the scriptures
daily , and therein find the necessary assistance which will direct them in tho paths of virtue which , would stand tho unerring squaro of the Almighty , and thus be led to the higher plain of manhood , and finally to God . —American Tyler .
Referring to tbe vineyards of Champagne , whioh are threatened by the phylloxera , Messrs . W . H . Smith and Co ., of 66 Mark Lane , have pleasure to advise that Messrs . Ernest Irroy and Co ., the third largest growers in the district , have made suoh snooessfal experiments in their vineyards of Ambonnay that it is hoped all danger from this insect will be averted . The soil is treated with
sulphide of carbon and petroleum , injected amongst the roots of the vines . This compound not only acts as a preventive to the phylloxera bnt also destroys other pests by whioh the vines may be attacked , and in addition fertalizes the land . This process has been tried in Bnrgnndy since some years , and with successful results . One can see vines which have been treated living and fnll of
vigour , surrounded by vineyards partially or wholly destroyed by the phylloxera . With regard to Champagne Messrs . Ernest Irroy and Co ., of Keims , are now shipping the vintage of 1887 . This wine has very fine qualities , and Messrs Smith think it will be a favourite with the consuming public . With such vintages as 1884 , 1887 , and 1889 , we think that Champagne can but increase in popular favour .
HoitowAy ' s Puts . —This purifying and regulating Medicine should occasionally bo had recourse to daring foggy , cold , and wet weather . These Pills « ro the best preventive of hoarseness , soro throat , diphtheria , pleurisy , nnd asthma , nnd uro sure remedies for congestion , bronchitis and inflammation . A moderate attention to the directions folded ronnd each box will enable every
invalid to take the Pills in tho most advantageous manner ; they will be tanght tho proper doses , and tho circumstances under which they must bo increased or diminished . Holloway ' s Pills act as alteratives , aperients and tonics . Whenever theso Pills have been taken as tho last resource , the result has always been gratifying . Even when they fail to euro , thoy always assuage tho severity of tho symptoms and diminish the danger .