The Rose Cross Order; a short sketch of the history of the Rose Cross order in America, together with a sketch of the life of Dr. P. B. Randolph, the founder of the order

by R. Swinburne Clymer

THE ROSE CROSS ORDER A short sketch of the History of the Rose Cross Order in America, together with a sketch of the life of Dr. P. B. Ran- dolph, the Founder of the Order. Also a short history of his persecutions and prosecutions, which resulted in giving him greater freedom than he had before, and which trial proved that the things of which he had been accused were absolutely false. In the year 1858 the Rose Cross Order was started in America by Dr. P. B. Randolph. It is not my desire to give a history of this Order, as it is fully given in other books. Dr. Randolph taught the Rose Cross Doctrine and prac- tices, many of which are outlined in books. He founded Lodges, which were secret and in accordance with the rules of the Society. Moreover, many books were published during his life, as records show, and never for a moment did he give up the work of the Order. But some years ago, some of the leaders of the Theosophical Society saw that the Theosophical Society was loosing ground, and, being exceptionally shrewd, they also saw the progress that the Rose Cross Order, as founded by Dr. Randolph, was mak- ing. They furthermore found, that through long years of hard work the Rosicrucian School of Philosophy had become well known. What then was the plan? A very simple one though very dishonest, but what is honor to men and women who have been openly accused of deeds that are foul? Their plan was to es- tablish Temples of the Rose Cross throughout the country, to admit men and women to them upon the payment of a fee, and the passing of a ceremonial Initiation. Absolutely no account was taken of the fact, that the Rose Cross Order had been long and honorably established. That ceremonies were the lesser part of the Great School, but, on the contrary, it was a great school of thought, and of Spiritual traning, ceremonial initiation being the end of the Great Work. All these facts were cast aside, all they considered was the fact that the true school had, through its good work, made the Order well known.

617 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 20, 2014

About the author

Rev. Reuben Swinburne Clymer was an osteopath, occultist, and Rosicrucian notable for his leadership in the American order Fraternitas Rosae Crucis in the early 20th century. He also was an anti-vaccinationist and vegetarian.