Discourses: Delivered on Public Occasions Illustrating the Principles, Displaying the Tendency and Vindicating the Design of FreemasonryHoworth & McCarthy & Davis, 1819 - 376 pages |
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... endeavour , by the in- culcation of forceful precept and the exhibi- tion of affecting example , to instruct and exercise its attentive and faithful disciples : exciting the generous disposition of love adding to brotherly kindness ...
... endeavour , by the in- culcation of forceful precept and the exhibi- tion of affecting example , to instruct and exercise its attentive and faithful disciples : exciting the generous disposition of love adding to brotherly kindness ...
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... and MASONIC characters . 1. To pursue the things which make for peace and mutual advantage , is , in general terms , to endeavour so to demean ourselves , in the various stations and offices of life , as 54 On the peaceful genius.
... and MASONIC characters . 1. To pursue the things which make for peace and mutual advantage , is , in general terms , to endeavour so to demean ourselves , in the various stations and offices of life , as 54 On the peaceful genius.
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... promote the amicable and pacific disposition and conduct our text re- commends , we ought , as INDIVIDUALS , to make it our habitual endeavour to cultivate and cherish all those mild and friendly dispo- sitions which of Free Masonry . 55.
... promote the amicable and pacific disposition and conduct our text re- commends , we ought , as INDIVIDUALS , to make it our habitual endeavour to cultivate and cherish all those mild and friendly dispo- sitions which of Free Masonry . 55.
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... endeavour , when as- saulted to defend his head ; he secures that , if it be possible , though the body be exposed . † It becomes us , in imitation of this , when ex- posed to danger , to take care to defend and secure the capital , the ...
... endeavour , when as- saulted to defend his head ; he secures that , if it be possible , though the body be exposed . † It becomes us , in imitation of this , when ex- posed to danger , to take care to defend and secure the capital , the ...
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... endeavour to dissi- pate the moral darkness of mankind by in- structing them in the doctrines of his gospel and by displaying the happy effects of his re- ligion in the purity of their lives and the lustre of their virtues . THERE is ...
... endeavour to dissi- pate the moral darkness of mankind by in- structing them in the doctrines of his gospel and by displaying the happy effects of his re- ligion in the purity of their lives and the lustre of their virtues . THERE is ...
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Page 80 - Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit; for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Page 222 - If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind...
Page 87 - I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you and for them at Laodicea and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; that their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Page 63 - Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Page 342 - Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Page 185 - Therefore, no private piques or quarrels must be brought within the door of the Lodge, far less any quarrels about religion or nations or State policy.
Page 206 - When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Page 79 - To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Page 98 - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.
Page 193 - ... abhor that which is evil, and cleave to that which is good...