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    Article MASONIC TESTIMONIAL TO BROTHER ROBERT THOMAS CRUCEFIX , M.D. ← Page 17 of 29 →
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Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.

parting grace—a fellow-sufferer with me . Side by side were we placed , a Masonic synod sitting in judgment upon us . Him no sophistry could deceive , no power appal . Day by day did we commune as to the best means of escaping the threatened avalanche . Sentinel-like , we took our turn on duty ; and here we are again , I know not which the happier of the twain—he in contemplating the success of a measure in which he has been so instrumental , or I in thus gratefully thanking you and him .

Need I name my zealous friend , Brother John Lee Stevens ? Bear with me my friends , there must be some last words . It is true I have no Lewis to share with me the heat and burthen of the . day , who can hereafter look on this testimonial as a record of a sire ' s zeal ; but there is one at home now waiting my return , as she often has with far different feelings , in whose bosom this splendid proof of your attachment will enkindle the gentle consolation , that her husband has equally

gained the appiobation of his friends , as he has proved deserving of her affection . Brethren , failing strength and impaired health admonish me to limited duty ; but there is no dishonour in retirement . I feel that when I shall reflect on the transactions of this auspicious day , as if my spirits would reanimate and my health improve : in such case , I doubt my resolution to keep from among you . Not that I . mean to be a drone in the hive . Should my health permit , you will probably hear from my chamber . I am the custos of many circumstances too important for concealment , aud I must endeavour still to do my duty . Should I be

unable to do further personal service , my papers will , I hope , be confided to some Brother who will do public justice , and who may not forget him who will thus bequeath his legacy to the Craft . Whatever may be said of me , I have never abused my licence . I may have been unwise in my devotion to the Craft ; but that devotion will continue as a lifeline and for a life-time . I look on the perfect freedom of Masonry as the pure aether in which the bird of Heaven may soar , and feel the force of the words of the Psalmist— " Ohthat I had wings like a dove 1 then

, would I fly away and be at rest ; " for I have an abiding faith that enduring success will crown the cause of universal charity ; that Freemasonry is the best moral agent , and therefore the most conducive one to socialize mankind ; for " it teaches us that the earth around is bright with its flowers , the heavens , with their stars , are bright above , but that futurity and its hopes are a thousand-fold brighter far . " It is not possible to record tbe alternations of mute attention and of

enthusiastic cheering with which this address was received . At its conclusion , tearful sympathy and high exultation held divided power over the meeting ; whilst all seemed to deprecate the idea of its being taken as a Masonic farewell . After the Doctor had resumed his seat , tbe following song , written for the occasion by Brother J . Lee Stevens , was sung by Brother

Fitz-Where is the eye that sparkles not In this delightful meeting?—Or where the heart too dull to share Our true fraternal greeting ? No sneering cynic here can trace Such traits of innate treason ?—Here all partake the " flow of soul "The sacred '' feast of reason ! "

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CONTENTS. Article 1
THE PRESS. Article 2
THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. Article 3
ON FREEMASONRY. EVIDENCES, DOCTRINES, AND TRADITIONS. Article 11
MASONIC DIDACTICS; OR , SHORT MORAL ESSAY'S OF UNIVERSAL ADAPTATION. Article 24
PROSPECTUS OF A PLAN Article 26
RESOLUTIONS TO BE PROPOSED. Article 30
MASONIC ANECDOTE. Article 31
THE CHERUBIM. Article 32
TIME AND PUS CHILDREN. Article 34
THE CUP OF OBLIVION. Article 38
POETRY. Article 41
SONG, Article 42
TO MY WIFE , Article 43
LINES, Article 44
To , Article 44
MASONIC SONG, Article 45
MASONIC TESTIMONIAL TO BROTHER ROBERT THOMAS CRUCEFIX , M.D. Article 46
THE INSCRIPTION. Article 75
DESCRIPTION OF THE " CRUCEFIX TESTIMONIAL " Article 76
UNITED GRAND LODGE. —December 1. Article 78
SUPREME ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER. Article 78
THE CHARITIES. Article 79
THE ASYLUM FOR WORTHY AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASONS. Article 81
THE REPORTER. Article 85
MASONIC CHIT CHAT. Article 86
Obituary. Article 89
PROVINCIAL. Article 95
SCOTLAND. Article 105
IRELAND. Article 113
FOREIGN. Article 118
AMERICA, (UNITED STATES). Article 123
INDIA. Article 125
REVIEW OF LITERATURE, &c. Article 128
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 135
A REMINISCENCE OF DR. OLIVER'S LATE VISIT TO LONDON. Article 137
AN ASPIRATION, 1841-1842. Article 137
THE FREEMASONS'' QUARTERLY REVIEW. Article 138
FREEMASONRY. > J ' ¦ > K - ¦» r GENUINE ... Article 139
BRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, No. 1,... Article 140
Untitled Ad 141
FREEMASONS'QUARTERLY ADVERTISER. No. XXX... Article 142
FREEMASONRY. ASYLUM FOR WORTHY AGED AND ... Article 142
fVSASOAHC CHARITY BALL, UNDER THE PATRON... Article 142
FREEMASONRY. THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTI... Article 143
FREEMASONRY. ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FO... Article 143
FREEMASONRY. BROTHER J. P. ACKLAM, MASON... Article 143
FREEMASONRY. BROTHER VV. POVEY, MASONIC ... Article 143
FREEMASONRY. X3ROTHERS BROADHURST aud Co... Article 144
FREEMASONRY. 28, New Street, Covent Gard... Article 144
FREEMASONRY. TVTASONIC CLOTHING, FURNITU... Article 144
FREEMASONRY. Just Published, Price One S... Article 144
THE EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT, REMO... Article 144
FREEMASONRY. LIST OF MASONIC BOOKS ON SA... Article 145
FREEMASONRY. Preparing for Publication t... Article 145
FREEMASONRY. Just published, Foolscap Sv... Article 146
FREEMASONRY. Just published, CIGNS and S... Article 146
KilEEMASONRV. THE REV. GEOllGE OLIVER, D... Article 146
FREEMASONRY. THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTI... Article 147
FREEMASONRY. ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FO... Article 147
FREEMASONRY. BROTHER J. P. ACKLAM, MASON... Article 147
FREEMASONRY. BROTHER VV. POVEY, MASONIC ... Article 147
FREEMASONRY. "B ROTHERS BROADHURST and C... Article 148
FREEMASONRY. 28, New Street, Covent Gard... Article 148
FREEMASONRY. TVTASONIC CLOTHING, FURNITU... Article 148
FREEMASONRY. Just Published, Price One S... Article 148
THE EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT, REMO... Article 148
FREEMASONRY. LIST OF MASONIC BOOKS ON SA... Article 149
FREEMASONRY. Preparing for Publication t... Article 149
FREEMASONRY. Just published, Foolscap Sv... Article 150
FREEMASONRY. Just published, SIGNS and S... Article 150
FltEE.MASOiSM'Y. THE REV. GEORGE OLIVER,... Article 150
THE ST. ANN'S SOCIETY , porta* fij, rofc... Article 151
W(^^w£^igsSi£^7rr^J- LEE S™ P™ had of al... Article 151
REV. W. D. CONYBEARE'S LECTURES. A New E... Article 151
USEFUL BOOKS OF FACTS AND REFERENCE. Jus... Article 152
ALPHA HOUSE BOARB13MG SCHOOL , No. 11, U... Article 152
WATCHES, PLATE, AND JEWELLERY. J P. ACKL... Article 152
Magna est Veritas et pravalebit. GALL'S ... Article 153
MECHI'S ADDRESS TO HIS CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC. Article 153
LIST OF ARTICLES. Article 154
Great Reduction in Insurance on Farming ... Article 155
r ^HE LONDON , EDINBURGH, AND DUBLIN Gua... Article 157
THE CRUCEFIX TESTIMONIAL. AT MEETINGS of... Article 158
TO PREVENT FRAUD. THORNE'S POTTED YARMOU... Article 158
NEW BOOKS OP EASTERN TRAVEL , &c. In Two... Article 159
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Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.

parting grace—a fellow-sufferer with me . Side by side were we placed , a Masonic synod sitting in judgment upon us . Him no sophistry could deceive , no power appal . Day by day did we commune as to the best means of escaping the threatened avalanche . Sentinel-like , we took our turn on duty ; and here we are again , I know not which the happier of the twain—he in contemplating the success of a measure in which he has been so instrumental , or I in thus gratefully thanking you and him .

Need I name my zealous friend , Brother John Lee Stevens ? Bear with me my friends , there must be some last words . It is true I have no Lewis to share with me the heat and burthen of the . day , who can hereafter look on this testimonial as a record of a sire ' s zeal ; but there is one at home now waiting my return , as she often has with far different feelings , in whose bosom this splendid proof of your attachment will enkindle the gentle consolation , that her husband has equally

gained the appiobation of his friends , as he has proved deserving of her affection . Brethren , failing strength and impaired health admonish me to limited duty ; but there is no dishonour in retirement . I feel that when I shall reflect on the transactions of this auspicious day , as if my spirits would reanimate and my health improve : in such case , I doubt my resolution to keep from among you . Not that I . mean to be a drone in the hive . Should my health permit , you will probably hear from my chamber . I am the custos of many circumstances too important for concealment , aud I must endeavour still to do my duty . Should I be

unable to do further personal service , my papers will , I hope , be confided to some Brother who will do public justice , and who may not forget him who will thus bequeath his legacy to the Craft . Whatever may be said of me , I have never abused my licence . I may have been unwise in my devotion to the Craft ; but that devotion will continue as a lifeline and for a life-time . I look on the perfect freedom of Masonry as the pure aether in which the bird of Heaven may soar , and feel the force of the words of the Psalmist— " Ohthat I had wings like a dove 1 then

, would I fly away and be at rest ; " for I have an abiding faith that enduring success will crown the cause of universal charity ; that Freemasonry is the best moral agent , and therefore the most conducive one to socialize mankind ; for " it teaches us that the earth around is bright with its flowers , the heavens , with their stars , are bright above , but that futurity and its hopes are a thousand-fold brighter far . " It is not possible to record tbe alternations of mute attention and of

enthusiastic cheering with which this address was received . At its conclusion , tearful sympathy and high exultation held divided power over the meeting ; whilst all seemed to deprecate the idea of its being taken as a Masonic farewell . After the Doctor had resumed his seat , tbe following song , written for the occasion by Brother J . Lee Stevens , was sung by Brother

Fitz-Where is the eye that sparkles not In this delightful meeting?—Or where the heart too dull to share Our true fraternal greeting ? No sneering cynic here can trace Such traits of innate treason ?—Here all partake the " flow of soul "The sacred '' feast of reason ! "

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