Free Masonry - The Masonic Trowel

TOWN'S SPECULATIVE MASONRY. 181
" Such, therefore," says Mr. T., " is the nature of Speculative
Free Masonry, that the most exalted human intellect
can never survey the whole field of improvement The
attainment of a full and adequate view lies far beyond the
powers of any finite mind." (p. 31.)
" Then Hndibras, with face and hand,
" Made signs for ailenee; which obtained,
" What means, quoth be* this de'el's proceed op
" With men of orthodox profession ?
" In all my life, I ne?er till now,
" Saw a more false, a profaner show."
Mr. Town is not uncandid; and, having prudent fears,
that even the grand chapter would hesitate currently to receive
so bold assertions, he continues to say, " Perhaps my
brethren may consider this description rather too great
If so, be persuaded to suspend your final decision for one
moment 11 It is done; and while we are in suspense, let
him speak without interruption if we can.
25. " Where is the beginning, and where is the end of
eternity ? (p. 31.)
26. " What is the length, and breadth, and height, and
depth of eternal truth ? (p. 31.)
27. " Where the finite mind that can look through the
vast machinery of nature ? (Ibid.)
28. " Where the vain presumer, who dare assert he can
trace unerringly the footsteps .of Omnipotence in all his
works? (Ibid.)
29. " Where the created being, however exalted in rank,
of ethereal mind, who comprehends the great mystery of
God in the plan of redemption ? (pp. 31 and 32.)
30. "The wonder of angels, the eternal Word manifested
in the flesh ? (p. 32.)
31. "Where such profound wisdom, (as) can fathom
that mystery of mysteries, a Trinity in Unity? (Ibid.)
32. " In a word, where is that created being in the universe
of God, who will fully comprehend through a boundless
eternity, the great and unsearchable riches of uncrca-