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Article THE FREEMASON'S LEXICON. ← Page 3 of 8 →
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The Freemason's Lexicon.
should any Brother be elected , whose situation in life will not allow him to devote the necessary time to the duties of the Lodge , without injury to himself , his family , or connexion . Should the election have fallen upon arly Brother who feels himself unable to perform the important duties which would devolve upon him , it is his duty immediately to decline the proffered honour . The Avelfare of the Lodge should be his sole objectand if he feels that be is not able to promote
, tlie object so Avell as he ought to do as an Officer , it is much more creditable to bim to continue to do his utmost as a private member . Befordcruny . Promotion . — Every man strives for promotion , either in office or in knoAvledge . It is for this reason that the Apprentice strives for the Felloivcraft degree ; the Fellowcraft for tlie Master degree , and the Master for a still higher degree , or state of knowledge . Those who really and zealously strive to obtain a correct knowledge of all that is trul
y good and valuable in the Craft , will not fail in their endeavours to obtain Masonic promotion . But promotion , when obtained by a false profession of zeal for truth , or by a superficial appearance of knoivledge , can never succeed in gaining the approbation of tbe Brethren , for sooner or later the truth is sure to be discovered , and it is then much more honourable to be an Apprentice diligently pursuing his inquiries after truthand proceeding slowlbut surelstep bstepas
, y , y , y , it were , until his mind is duly prepared for receiving an increase of knowledge in a superior degree , than to be adorned with the clothing of a Master Mason , if obtained by false pretensions to skill or knoivledge . The time which must elapse between one degree and another , varies in different Locfges , some requiring six months , some twelve , and some
still more , according to their own laws , and according to the zeal and ability of the candidate ; it is also customary to examine him in one degree before promoting him to another . Begracbniss eines Freimaurers . Funeral of a Freemason . —It is not commanded by the laws of any Lodge in Germany , that the members should accompany the corpse of a departed Brother to the grave , much less that they should use any masonic ceremonies . The last event never occurs in Germanythe first frequentlfor the command to do
, y , so lies in the breast of every faithful Brother . Who would not willingly pay the last token of respect to the memory of a Brother , with whom he has lived for years in the habits of friendship and intimacy . 'Die public are frequently astonished at beholding a large funeral procession , and cannot conceive hoiv the deceased , Avho lived in a state of comparative obscurity , could have had so many friends , amongst whom some are of the highest rank in societyanel from those friendsone of them
, , advances to the brink of the grave , and addresses the assembled multitude upon life , death , and immortality , in such a touching and feeling manner , that Brethren , relations , and spectators , are bathed in tears . He who can flatter himself that he will have such a funeral , and that lie is worthy of it , can go down to the grave in peace , certain that he will receive the reward of all his labours from the Great Architect of the Universe . In Englandthere is a regular which takes
, ceremony place at the funeral of a Freemason , any member of the Craft can send for the Master of the Lodge of Avhich he is a member , and request from him that he may have a masonic funeral . The Master must then apply to the Grand Master or his Deputy for a dispensation for a procession , and as soon as he has obtained it , he sends invitations to the Masters and Brethren of as many Lodges as he thinks fit , and the Officers and VOL . II . ¦ / .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Freemason's Lexicon.
should any Brother be elected , whose situation in life will not allow him to devote the necessary time to the duties of the Lodge , without injury to himself , his family , or connexion . Should the election have fallen upon arly Brother who feels himself unable to perform the important duties which would devolve upon him , it is his duty immediately to decline the proffered honour . The Avelfare of the Lodge should be his sole objectand if he feels that be is not able to promote
, tlie object so Avell as he ought to do as an Officer , it is much more creditable to bim to continue to do his utmost as a private member . Befordcruny . Promotion . — Every man strives for promotion , either in office or in knoAvledge . It is for this reason that the Apprentice strives for the Felloivcraft degree ; the Fellowcraft for tlie Master degree , and the Master for a still higher degree , or state of knowledge . Those who really and zealously strive to obtain a correct knowledge of all that is trul
y good and valuable in the Craft , will not fail in their endeavours to obtain Masonic promotion . But promotion , when obtained by a false profession of zeal for truth , or by a superficial appearance of knoivledge , can never succeed in gaining the approbation of tbe Brethren , for sooner or later the truth is sure to be discovered , and it is then much more honourable to be an Apprentice diligently pursuing his inquiries after truthand proceeding slowlbut surelstep bstepas
, y , y , y , it were , until his mind is duly prepared for receiving an increase of knowledge in a superior degree , than to be adorned with the clothing of a Master Mason , if obtained by false pretensions to skill or knoivledge . The time which must elapse between one degree and another , varies in different Locfges , some requiring six months , some twelve , and some
still more , according to their own laws , and according to the zeal and ability of the candidate ; it is also customary to examine him in one degree before promoting him to another . Begracbniss eines Freimaurers . Funeral of a Freemason . —It is not commanded by the laws of any Lodge in Germany , that the members should accompany the corpse of a departed Brother to the grave , much less that they should use any masonic ceremonies . The last event never occurs in Germanythe first frequentlfor the command to do
, y , so lies in the breast of every faithful Brother . Who would not willingly pay the last token of respect to the memory of a Brother , with whom he has lived for years in the habits of friendship and intimacy . 'Die public are frequently astonished at beholding a large funeral procession , and cannot conceive hoiv the deceased , Avho lived in a state of comparative obscurity , could have had so many friends , amongst whom some are of the highest rank in societyanel from those friendsone of them
, , advances to the brink of the grave , and addresses the assembled multitude upon life , death , and immortality , in such a touching and feeling manner , that Brethren , relations , and spectators , are bathed in tears . He who can flatter himself that he will have such a funeral , and that lie is worthy of it , can go down to the grave in peace , certain that he will receive the reward of all his labours from the Great Architect of the Universe . In Englandthere is a regular which takes
, ceremony place at the funeral of a Freemason , any member of the Craft can send for the Master of the Lodge of Avhich he is a member , and request from him that he may have a masonic funeral . The Master must then apply to the Grand Master or his Deputy for a dispensation for a procession , and as soon as he has obtained it , he sends invitations to the Masters and Brethren of as many Lodges as he thinks fit , and the Officers and VOL . II . ¦ / .