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Article THE FREEMASON'S QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 2 of 8 →
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
they effect a still more desirable object in the removal of public prejudice . The Senate itself , to a certain degree , acknowledges that a " MIRROR OF PARLIAMENT , " and a " PARLIAMENTARY REVIEW , " are useful appendages and
records of legislation ; and even the different professions of doctrinal subjects have their own peculiar and useful media of receiving and imparting information .
Surely it will not be urged against the conductors of the FREEMASON ' QUARTERLY REVIEW , that its first number is ushered into the world unheralded by the customary announcement of vaunted promises or assurances of hi gh support and illustrious patronage ; rather may it not be inferred
that , should this infant attempt prove the offspring of a just and honourable union , the conductors may fondl y anticipate for it a zealous and warm-hearted friend in every Freemason , and that its steps , directed by the good wishes and support
of the Fraternity , may lead their child of promise , as it attains its maturity , to repay the obligation by proving instructive and useful to many , and amusing to all .
Promises , however well-intended , become illusive from many circumstances ; a support confidently relied upon may be withheld , even withdrawn , and the mind hitherto balanced by the hopes , nay , the expectations , of future security , may lose its equipoise , and its efforts become
consequently abortive . It is better , therefore , that the Patronage which can alone ensure support , should follow than precede the attempt—this , at any rate , is fair play .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
they effect a still more desirable object in the removal of public prejudice . The Senate itself , to a certain degree , acknowledges that a " MIRROR OF PARLIAMENT , " and a " PARLIAMENTARY REVIEW , " are useful appendages and
records of legislation ; and even the different professions of doctrinal subjects have their own peculiar and useful media of receiving and imparting information .
Surely it will not be urged against the conductors of the FREEMASON ' QUARTERLY REVIEW , that its first number is ushered into the world unheralded by the customary announcement of vaunted promises or assurances of hi gh support and illustrious patronage ; rather may it not be inferred
that , should this infant attempt prove the offspring of a just and honourable union , the conductors may fondl y anticipate for it a zealous and warm-hearted friend in every Freemason , and that its steps , directed by the good wishes and support
of the Fraternity , may lead their child of promise , as it attains its maturity , to repay the obligation by proving instructive and useful to many , and amusing to all .
Promises , however well-intended , become illusive from many circumstances ; a support confidently relied upon may be withheld , even withdrawn , and the mind hitherto balanced by the hopes , nay , the expectations , of future security , may lose its equipoise , and its efforts become
consequently abortive . It is better , therefore , that the Patronage which can alone ensure support , should follow than precede the attempt—this , at any rate , is fair play .