A Masonic Manual Comprising Decisions of the M.S. Grand Lodge, F. and A.M. of the State of California, from Its Formation to the Present Time; Including Also - The Constitution of the Grand Lodge; The General Regulations; The Uniform Code (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 edition. Excerpt: ...or: .ny tool of iron in the house while it was building, it having been put together in the manner described to you in a preceding degree. The hieroglyphical emblems explained in this degree are--The Three Steps: The Pot of Incense: The Bee-hive: The Book of Constitutions, guarded by the Tyler's Sword: The Sword, pointing to a Naked Heart, and the All-seeing Eye: The Anchor and Ark: The forty-seventh Problem of Euclid, and The Hour-glass and Scythe. The explanation of these eight classes is to be found in any of the various Monitors which have, from time to time, been adopted by tho Fraternity as te.xt-bnoks, and with which it is hoped you will soon make yourself familiar. It is the inspiration of that great Divinity whom we adore, and bears the nearest resemblance or affinity to that Supreme Intelligence which pervades all nature, and which will never, K never, never die. Hence, my brother, how important it is that we should endeavor to imitate in his truly exalted and exemplary character, in his unfeigned piety to God, in his inflexible fidelity to his tru.it, that we may be prepared to weleome death, not as a grim tyrant, but as a kind 'messenger sent to translate us from this imperfect to that all perfect, glorious, and celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe forever presides. CHARGE. Mt Bkother: Your zeal for our institution, the progress which you have made in our mysteries, and your steady conformity to our useful regulations, have pointed you out as a proper object for this peculiar mark of our favor.. Duty and honor now alike bind you to be faithful to every trust; to support the dignity of your character on all occasions; and strenuously to enforce, by precept and example, a steady obedience to the...