. The gems of masonry : emblematic and descriptive . This representation of the hall, where masons meet, issymbolical of the Universe, which is illimitable on every side,and is the proper temple of the Deity whom we serve. Thistemple was erected with unfathomable wisdom, supported andsustained by the strength of omnipotence, and decorated withunfading and imperishable beauty. The lodge, to an entering THIRD SECTION. Y mason, presents an emblem of the world in miniature.—FreeMas. — Harris Const. 42. — Hatch, — 312. From East to West, Freemasonry extends, and betw


. The gems of masonry : emblematic and descriptive . This representation of the hall, where masons meet, issymbolical of the Universe, which is illimitable on every side,and is the proper temple of the Deity whom we serve. Thistemple was erected with unfathomable wisdom, supported andsustained by the strength of omnipotence, and decorated withunfading and imperishable beauty. The lodge, to an entering THIRD SECTION. Y mason, presents an emblem of the world in miniature.—FreeMas. — Harris Const. 42. — Hatch, — 312. From East to West, Freemasonry extends, and between Northand South, in every clime and nation, are Masons to be found. Modern investigations prove this assertion to be well founded. Everycivihzed laud has its Lodges ; every nation possessing the spark of libertyand religion, its trestle-board of Masonic Our institution is said to be supported by Wisdom, Strengthand Beauty. .Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man thatgetteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better thanthe merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine is more precious than rubies : and all the things that thoucanst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is inher right hand : and in her left hand riches and honor. Herways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Sheis a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her : and happy isevery one that retaineth her. The Lord by wisdom hath foundedthe earth ; by understanding hath he established the heavens.—Prov. iii, 13, 19. Wisdom hath builded her house, she hathhewn out her seven pillars.—Prov. ix, 1. And now, 0 Lordmy God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David myfather; and I am but a little child : I know not how to go out, 8 ENTERED APPKENTICE. or come in. And thy servant is in the midst


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