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The History of Initiation, in Twelve Lectures: Comprising Detailed Account of the Rites and Ceremonies, Doctrines and Discipline of All the Secret and ... of the Ancient World (Classic Reprint)
The History of Initiation in Twelve Lectures Comprising Detailed Account of the Rites and Ceremonies Doctrines and Discipline of All the Secret and of the Ancient World - Classic Reprint Author:George Oliver PREFACE. — THE excellent Preston says, with much justice, "Many — a.re deluded by the vague supposition~ that our mysteries — arc merely nominal; that the practices established — amongst us are frivolous; and that our ceremonies may — be adopted or waived at pleasure. On this false basis — we find too many of the Brethren hurrying through all' — the de... more »grees of the Order, without adverting to the propriety
of one step they pursue, or possessing a single
qualification to entitle them to advancement. Passing
through the usual formalities, they consider themselves
authorised to rank as :Masters of the Art, solicit and
accept offices~ and even assume the government of the
Lodge, equally unacquainted with the rules of the Institution
that they pretend to support, and the nature
of the trust which they are bound to perform. The
consequence is obvious; anarchy and confusion ensue,
and the substance is lost in the shadow.-Hence men,
vho are eminent for ability, rank, and fortune, freque
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