. Scotch Rite masonry illustrated : the complete ritual of the ancient and accepted Scottish Rite profusely illustrated. providence permitted it. The improvements you will now make. Brother Joa-bert, in the study of geometry will no doubt procure youthe means of unfolding the most sublime the altar now before you, behold a case of mathe-matical instruments for that purpose, (Containing first, INITIATION*. 247 the parallel ruler, second, the tracing dividers, third,the scale of parts, fourth, sector, fifth, the protractor;and behold also the Polar Star. Brother Joabert, by thehel
. Scotch Rite masonry illustrated : the complete ritual of the ancient and accepted Scottish Rite profusely illustrated. providence permitted it. The improvements you will now make. Brother Joa-bert, in the study of geometry will no doubt procure youthe means of unfolding the most sublime the altar now before you, behold a case of mathe-matical instruments for that purpose, (Containing first, INITIATION*. 247 the parallel ruler, second, the tracing dividers, third,the scale of parts, fourth, sector, fifth, the protractor;and behold also the Polar Star. Brother Joabert, by thehelp of these we are enabled to measure all distancesand guide ourselves through darkness and unknownplaces. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ First—The Parallel Ruler Ljjp • - ^^ J enables us to draw two linesrrif > ir^ equi-distant from each other at The Parallel Euier. Gvery poiut; SO that they never can meet, which signifies that the agreement of theworks of the Grand Architect is determined by meansof equalizing opposition of forces; and hence, that inhuman government and balancing of powersis The Tracing Dividers. Second—The Tracing Dividers enable us to drawdistinct and perfect circles and to mark the points theygive us. This signifies that we must have a distinct de-sign before we act. The Scale of Parts. Third—The Scale of Parts enables us to make all ourdesigns proportionate, so that all the parts and incidentswill agree together in fulfilling the object we seek toaccomplish. This signifies that truth is self consistent andevery distinct truth agrees with all other truth, henceSO that one deed may not ultimately clash with another, 248 GRAND MASTER ARCHITECT.
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