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Were all hewn, squared and numbered in the quarries where they were raised...
Conveyed by Sea
In Floats To Joppa...
A Lodge Is
A constitutional number of Masons, Duly Assembled...
Hope...
In God...
In Ancient Times.
Lodges were dedicated to King Solomon. In modern times they are dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist.
Brotherly Love
We regard the whole human species as one family; the high and low, the rich and poor. All being created by one Almighty Parent.
Relief
To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all men, but more especially Masons.
Truth
Is a Divine attribute, and the foundation of every virtue.
Temperance
Fortitude
Alludes to the Pectoral. Noble and Steady Purpose of Mind
Prudence
Alludes to the Manual. Teaches us to Regulate our Lives and Actions agreeably to the dictates of Reason.
Justice
Alludes to the Pedal. Is that standard of right which enables us to render to every man without distinction.
In Ancient Times...
Entered Apprentices served their Masters with Freedom Fervency and Zeal