Freemasonry, an account of the early history of freemasonry in England

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עמוד 27 - These philosophers, unwilling to expose their mysteries to vulgar eyes, concealed their particular tenets and principles of polity under hieroglyphical figures, and expressed their notions of government by signs and symbols, which they communicated to their magi alone, who were bound by oath not to reveal them.
עמוד 58 - A survey of nature, and the observation of her beautiful proportions, first determined man to imitate the divine plan, and study symmetry and order. This gave rise to societies, and birth to every useful art. The architect began to design ; and the plans which he laid down, being improved by experience and time, have produced works which are the admiration of every age.
עמוד 56 - Logic teaches us to guide our reason discretionally in the general knowledge of things, and directs our inquiries after truth. It consists of a regular train of argument, whence we infer, deduce and conclude, according to certain premises laid down, admitted or granted; and in it are employed the faculties of conceiving, judging, reasoning and disposing, all of which are naturally led on from one gradation to another, till the point in question is finally determined.
עמוד 57 - By it, we account for the return of seasons, and the variety of scenes which each season displays to the discerning eye. Numberless worlds are around us, all framed by the same Divine Artist, which roll through the vast expanse, and are "all conducted by the same unerring law of nature.
עמוד 52 - In the first place, true honour, though it be a different principle from religion, is that which produces the same effects. The lines of action, though drawn from different parts, terminate in the same point. Religion embraces virtue, as it is enjoined by the laws of God ; honour, as it is graceful and ornamental to human nature.
עמוד 44 - I am next to enjoin you to be exemplary in the discharge of your civil duties, by never proposing, or at all countenancing, any act that may have a tendency to subvert the peace and good order of society ; by paying due obedience to the laws of any state which may for a time become the place of your residence, or afford you its protection ; and above all, by never losing sight of the allegiance due to the Sovereign of your native land ; ever remembering that nature has implanted in your breast a...
עמוד 46 - Obedience be proved by a close conformity to our laws and regulations ; by prompt attention to all signs and summonses ; by modest and correct demeanour whilst in the Lodge ; by abstaining from every topic of religious or political discussion ; by...
עמוד 39 - ... its capital is adorned with two rows of leaves, and eight volutes, which sustain the abacus. The frieze is ornamented with curious devices, the cornice with dentils and modillions.
עמוד 21 - You agree to be a peaceable subject, and cheerfully to conform to the laws of the country in which you reside. 3. You promise not to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against government, but patiently to submit to the decisions of the supreme legislature.
עמוד 43 - I would first recommend to your most serious contemplation the volume of the Sacred Law ; charging you to consider it as the unerring standard of truth and justice, and to regulate your actions by the divine precepts it contains.

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