Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

Q. What is a Lodge?
A. A certain number of Masons duly assembled,
with the
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Holy Bible, square, and compasses, and charter,
or warrant empowering them to work.
Q. Where did our ancient brethren usually meet?
A. On a high hill or in a low valley. (See Note I,
Appendix.)
Q. Why so?
A. The better to observe the approach of cowans,
or eaves-droppers, ascending or descending.
Q. What is the form and covering of a Lodge?
A. An oblong square, extending from east to
west, between the north and south, from the earth
to the heavens, and from the surface to the centre.
Q. Why of such vast dimension?
A. To signify the universality of Masonry, and
that a Mason's charity should be equally
extensive.
Q. What supports this vast fabric?
A. Three great pillars, constituting Wisdom,
Strength, and Beauty.
Q. Why are they so called?
A. Because it is necessary there should be
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