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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY MAGAZINE AND REVIEW. ← Page 11 of 11
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Magazine And Review.
the advantages which mi ght be derived considerably preponderate , and wc cannot see one single reason which ought to prevent the performance of a sacred duty . We earnestly hope that our words have not been spent in vain . We trust that a mi ghty spirit may rise throughout
the Lodges of England and respond to the appeal which we now make ; let some attempt be made , and that soon , lest we lose an opportunity which we may for ever have cause to regret . The time for action is fast approaching , and yet we are totally indifferent ; we are expecting friends
and Brethren as our visitors and guests , but have made no plan for their reception , no hospitable scheme for their entertainment . We will say no more . We shall hope to the last that some measure may be agreed upon , and an appeal made to the Freemasons of Great Britainand we
, venture to prophecy a hearty response , for we believe that many who are as sanguine upon the subject as ourselves , are only waiting for a leader and the signal for action . What could give a more positive evidence of the Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty of Masonic life , than the realization of
a scheme which we so fervently advocate ; we should , indeed , be able to say with a heart overflowing with triumphant joy , —
"At thy shrine , O , Masonry , Shall admiring nations bend ; In future times thy sons shall see Thy fame , from pole to pole extend . To worlds unknown the heaven-born light dispense ,
And systems own thy sacred influence . " E .
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Magazine And Review.
the advantages which mi ght be derived considerably preponderate , and wc cannot see one single reason which ought to prevent the performance of a sacred duty . We earnestly hope that our words have not been spent in vain . We trust that a mi ghty spirit may rise throughout
the Lodges of England and respond to the appeal which we now make ; let some attempt be made , and that soon , lest we lose an opportunity which we may for ever have cause to regret . The time for action is fast approaching , and yet we are totally indifferent ; we are expecting friends
and Brethren as our visitors and guests , but have made no plan for their reception , no hospitable scheme for their entertainment . We will say no more . We shall hope to the last that some measure may be agreed upon , and an appeal made to the Freemasons of Great Britainand we
, venture to prophecy a hearty response , for we believe that many who are as sanguine upon the subject as ourselves , are only waiting for a leader and the signal for action . What could give a more positive evidence of the Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty of Masonic life , than the realization of
a scheme which we so fervently advocate ; we should , indeed , be able to say with a heart overflowing with triumphant joy , —
"At thy shrine , O , Masonry , Shall admiring nations bend ; In future times thy sons shall see Thy fame , from pole to pole extend . To worlds unknown the heaven-born light dispense ,
And systems own thy sacred influence . " E .