. Scotch Rite masonry illustrated : the complete ritual of the ancient and accepted Scottish Rite profusely illustrated. ow by example that we are worthyof the trust and charge reposed in us. Thrice Puissant—And the balance? Inspector—Calls to the remembrance the obligationslaid on us/ to be just to our brothers and neighbors,since we are those in whom King Solomon has put allhis confidence by giving us power toexercise justice andterminate disputes which may arise among masonsfrom the apprentice to the degree of Sublime KnightsElected, which is above them all. Thrice Puissant—And the sword? I
. Scotch Rite masonry illustrated : the complete ritual of the ancient and accepted Scottish Rite profusely illustrated. ow by example that we are worthyof the trust and charge reposed in us. Thrice Puissant—And the balance? Inspector—Calls to the remembrance the obligationslaid on us/ to be just to our brothers and neighbors,since we are those in whom King Solomon has put allhis confidence by giving us power toexercise justice andterminate disputes which may arise among masonsfrom the apprentice to the degree of Sublime KnightsElected, which is above them all. Thrice Puissant—And the sword? Inspector—To make use of it as we ought to thosewho do not walk in the paths of virtue, and are so vileas to reveal the secrets they are entrusted with. Thrice Puissant—How long did you take to completethe temple ? Inspector—SeYen years to complete the whole; six forits construction and one for the ornaments and itsdedication. Thrice Puissant—How long was the building ? Inspector—Twenty cubits. Thrice ~Puissant—How many precious things haveyou in the Chapter of Sublime Knights Elected? LECTURE. 229. Inspector—Five. Thrice Puissant—What do yon call them ? Inspector—The ark of alliance, the golden box, thetwo palm trees, the candlestick*^ with seven branchesand the veil which is draw^n np. Thrice Puissant —^ What signifies the Arhof —11 wasArk of Alliance. ^hc figure of Solomons temple consecrated to God and contained the two tablesof the law which God gave to Moses on the holy moun-tain when he contracted an alliance with the people ofIsrael. ^ - Thrice Puissant — Thecandlestick with sevenbranches ? Inspector—Eepresents theseven planets and the sevengifts of the Holy Spirit. Thrice Puissant — Andwhat the veir°* of the tem-ple?Inspector—Th^
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