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Freemasonry In England.
coupled pilasters , one over the other , the lower corinthian and the upper composite . The spaces between the arches of the windows and the architrave of the lower order are filled with a curious variety of enrichments , as are those above . At the west front is a most magnificent portico , a noble pediment on two stately turrets , and when proceeding towards the church from Ludgate ,
the elegant construction of this front , the fine turrets over each corner , and the east dome behind , fill the mind with pleasure and astonishment . At this end is a noble flight of steps of black marble extending the whole length of the portico , which consists of twelve lofty corinthian columns below , and eight composite columns above , these are all coupled and fluted . The upper series supports a noble pedimentcrowned with its
, acroteria . In this pediment is a very elegant representation in has relief of the conversion of St . Paul , by Br . Bird , who by this work alone , has immortalized his name . The conception and execution are most effective , the irradiation of light is admirably deputed , and the figures excellently executed .
' The magnificent figure of St . Paul on the apex of the pediment , with St . Peter on Ms right , and St . James on his left , have a fine effect . The four Evangelists with their proper emblems on the front of the towers , are well disposed and executed ; St . Matthew is distinguished by an angel ; St . Mark by a lion ; St . Luke by an ox ; and St . John by an eagle . In the north portico is an ascent by twelve steps of black marble ,
the dome of which is supported by six large corinthian columns , fortyeight inches in diameter . Upon the top of the dome is a large and well proportioned urn ornamented with festoons ; over this is a pediment supported by pilasters in the wall , in the face of ivhich is the Royal Arms , with the regalia supported by angels in addition to which are the statues Of the five Apostles , placed on the top at proper distances .
The south portico answers to the north , and is placed directly opposite to it , this resembles that on the other side of the Church , but as the ground is considerably lower on this side , the ascent is by a flight of twenty-five steps . This portico has also a pediment above , in which is a phoenix rising out of the flames , with the motto RESUUGAM underneath it , is an emblem of the rebuilding the Church after the fire . This device
was adopted by the D . G . W . in consequence of a labourer accidently bringing a stone which was to be placed as a land mark for the masons , which proved to be a grave stone , on which stone only remained the word ' Besurgam , ivhich was considered a favourable omen for the successful termination of the work . On this side of the building are likewise five statues which take their situation from that of St . Andrew , on the apex of
the last mentioned pediment . At the east end of tlie Church is a circular projection for the altar ,, finely ornamented with the orders and decorated sculpture .
The dome , which rises iu the centre of the whole , is extremely grand . Twenty feet above the roof of the Church is a circular range of thirty-two columns , with niches placed exactly , others within . These are terminated by their entablature supporting a handsome gallery adorned with a
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Freemasonry In England.
coupled pilasters , one over the other , the lower corinthian and the upper composite . The spaces between the arches of the windows and the architrave of the lower order are filled with a curious variety of enrichments , as are those above . At the west front is a most magnificent portico , a noble pediment on two stately turrets , and when proceeding towards the church from Ludgate ,
the elegant construction of this front , the fine turrets over each corner , and the east dome behind , fill the mind with pleasure and astonishment . At this end is a noble flight of steps of black marble extending the whole length of the portico , which consists of twelve lofty corinthian columns below , and eight composite columns above , these are all coupled and fluted . The upper series supports a noble pedimentcrowned with its
, acroteria . In this pediment is a very elegant representation in has relief of the conversion of St . Paul , by Br . Bird , who by this work alone , has immortalized his name . The conception and execution are most effective , the irradiation of light is admirably deputed , and the figures excellently executed .
' The magnificent figure of St . Paul on the apex of the pediment , with St . Peter on Ms right , and St . James on his left , have a fine effect . The four Evangelists with their proper emblems on the front of the towers , are well disposed and executed ; St . Matthew is distinguished by an angel ; St . Mark by a lion ; St . Luke by an ox ; and St . John by an eagle . In the north portico is an ascent by twelve steps of black marble ,
the dome of which is supported by six large corinthian columns , fortyeight inches in diameter . Upon the top of the dome is a large and well proportioned urn ornamented with festoons ; over this is a pediment supported by pilasters in the wall , in the face of ivhich is the Royal Arms , with the regalia supported by angels in addition to which are the statues Of the five Apostles , placed on the top at proper distances .
The south portico answers to the north , and is placed directly opposite to it , this resembles that on the other side of the Church , but as the ground is considerably lower on this side , the ascent is by a flight of twenty-five steps . This portico has also a pediment above , in which is a phoenix rising out of the flames , with the motto RESUUGAM underneath it , is an emblem of the rebuilding the Church after the fire . This device
was adopted by the D . G . W . in consequence of a labourer accidently bringing a stone which was to be placed as a land mark for the masons , which proved to be a grave stone , on which stone only remained the word ' Besurgam , ivhich was considered a favourable omen for the successful termination of the work . On this side of the building are likewise five statues which take their situation from that of St . Andrew , on the apex of
the last mentioned pediment . At the east end of tlie Church is a circular projection for the altar ,, finely ornamented with the orders and decorated sculpture .
The dome , which rises iu the centre of the whole , is extremely grand . Twenty feet above the roof of the Church is a circular range of thirty-two columns , with niches placed exactly , others within . These are terminated by their entablature supporting a handsome gallery adorned with a