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" Masonry is a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols. "
The book of the lodge; or, Officer's manual. To which is added A century of ... - Page 17
by George Oliver - 1856
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Signs and symbols illustrated and explained, 12 lectures

George Oliver - 1826 - 318 pages
...is partly communicated by the assistance of hieroglyphical emblems; for Masonry, correctly denned, is " a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols." Thus if we wish to recommend justice and morality, we point to the Square, which is the emblem of these...
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Signs and Symbols Illustrated and Explained: In a Course of Twelve Lectures ...

George Oliver - 1837 - 302 pages
...is partly communicated by the assistance of hieroglyphical emblems; for Masonry, correctly defined, is " a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols." Thus if we wish to recommend justice and morality, we point to the Square, which is the emblem of these...
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The Antiquities of Freemasonry: Comprising Illustrations of the Five Grand ...

George Oliver - 1843 - 396 pages
...which was effected at the building of ™ There are two other legitimate definitions of Masonry. 1 . It is a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols. 2. The study of science, and the practice of virtue. King Solomon's Temple. And hence it has happened...
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The Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Volume 3

1844 - 402 pages
...die, Suns themselves leave the sky, CHARITY lives through eternity's clime.' Masonry is defined as ' a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols.' It is a system which stands the guardian of every virtue, and for this reason am I anxious for the...
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The Masonic Trestle-board: Adapted to the National System of Work and ...

Charles Whitlock Moore - 1846 - 134 pages
...of the most innocent and social pleasures, — founded on LIBERALITY, BROTHERLYLOVE and CHARITY." It is a beautiful SYSTEM OF MORALITY, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. TRUTH is its centre, — the point whence its radii diverge, pointing out to its disciples a correct...
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The historical landmarks and other evidences of freemasonry ..., Volume 1

George Oliver - 1846 - 636 pages
...DEGREE. LECTURE XIV. ON THE SYMBOLICAL KEFERENCES CONTAINED IN THE MASONIC LECTURES. " What is Masonry ? A beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols." — LECTURES. " Conferences were held with all the most distinguished Grand Officers and enlightened...
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The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Volumes 7-8

1848 - 796 pages
...whatever. But it may be asked if Masonry is not this, what is it ? It is, as described in our writings, a beautiful system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. This it truly is, and it is, moreover, supported by the purest principles of virtue and piety, but brotherly...
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review, and General Assurance Advocate

1848 - 574 pages
...whatever. But it may be asked if Masonry is not this, what is it ? It is, as described in our writings, a beautiful system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. This it truly is, and it is, moreover, supported by the purest principles of virtue and piety, but brotherly...
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The Book of the Lodge, Or, Officer's Manual

George Oliver - 1849 - 190 pages
...circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free ; but Christ is ah1 and in all." 4 9. " Masonry is a beautiful system of morality, veiled...Mysteries, but are now called the Spurious Freemasonry. 2 Mat. xi. 28, to end. 3 Gal. iii. 28. < Col. iii. 11. c 5 17 It is true, they eulogised morality in...
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Universal Masonic Library, Volume 1

Robert Macoy - 1855 - 448 pages
...circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, boud nor free ; but Christ is all and in all."4 9. "Masonry is a beautiful system of morality, veiled...correctly speaking, understood it not. Ovid affirms, Ingeouas didicisse fideliter artcs, Emollit mores, nee sinit ease feros ; 2 Mat. xi. 28, to end. '...
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