Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

homage to the Deity, which at once constitutes
our duty and our happiness. It leads the
contemplative to view with reverence and
admiration the glorious works of creation, and
inspires him with the most exalted ideas of the
perfections of his Divine Creator.
Our ancient brethren worked at both Operative
and Speculative Masonry; they worked at the
building of King Solomon's Temple, besides
numerous other Masonic edifices. They wrought
six days, but did not work on the seventh (7th),
for in six days God created the heavens and the
earth, and rested on the seventh day; therefore our
ancient brethren consecrated this day as a day of
rest from their labors; thereby enjoying frequent
opportunities
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to contemplate the glorious works of creation,
and to adore their great Creator.
Brother, the first thing that particularly attracts
our attention are (here the conductor steps
forward) two large brazen pillars (pointing at
them with his rod), one on the right and one on
the left hand. The name of the one on the left
hand is Boaz, and signifies strength; the name of
the one on the right is Jachin, and denotes
establishment; they, collectively, denote
establishment and strength, and allude to a
passage in Scripture: "In strength shall this house
be established." 1 These are representations of the
two pillars erected at the outer porch of King
Solomon's Temple. They are said to have been in
height thirty-five (35) (Morgan, Richardson,
Bernard, and Allyn say only eighteen) cubits,
twelve in circumference, and four in diameter;
they are said to have been adorned with two large