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The Templar's chart, or, Hieroglyphic monitor; containing all the emblems and hieroglyphics explained in the valiant and magnanimous orders of Knights ... of Malta, or Order of St. John of Jerusalem - Softcover
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1852 Excerpt: ...places, being assured that by the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God, we shall come off conquerors and more than conquerors through him that loved us. The Constitution of the General Grand Encampment of the United States, and of the Grand Encampment under whose immediate authority you act, together with the By-Laws of Encampment, are committed to your care. It will be necessary frequently to consult them, and take special care that none of the latter militate against the former. And now, M. E. permit me to place you in the chair of your Commandery, emblematic of that which was formerly filled by a succession of heroes of whom the world was not worthy; and may their bright example, whose matchless deeds are record ed on the historic page, animate you to the faithful discharge of every duty. The Grand Master then proclaims--"Sir Knights, behold your Grand Commandfcr." The Knights rise, draw swords, and present arms: while in this position, the M. W. says, "Recollect, Sir Knights, that the future welfare and prosperity of your Encampment will depend as much on your obedience, attention, and assistance, as upon the wisdom, assiduity, and exertion of your Grand Commander." The Sir Knights recover-arms, return arms, and are seated. The M. W. then continues: "Your duty henceforth, M. E. will be to direct the ceremonies of the Encampment with wisdom and impartiality, to confer the orders on those who on application shall be found worthy; to preserve the Laws and Constitution of the order from innovation and violation; to dispense justice, reward merit, encourage tfuth, suppress profanity at all times, and dispense the sublime principles of universal benevolence. You will distribute alms to poor and weary pilgrims travelling from ...
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- PublisherRarebooksclub.com
- ISBN 10 1156375193
- ISBN 13 9781156375198
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
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