Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

Principal Sojourner--We have. (Presents the
signet given him by Master of Third Veil.)
High Priest takes it, and reads from the second
chapter of Haggai:
"In that day will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my
servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the Lord, and
will make thee a signet: for I have chosen thee."
High Priest (to King, showing him the signet.)--
Companion, are you satisfied that this is the
signet of Zerubbabel?
King (taking the signet, and scrutinizing it.)--I am
satisfied. Most Excellent, that it is.
High Priest (showing signet to Scribe.)--
Companion Scribe, think you this is the true
signet of Zerubbabel?
Scribe (looking shrewdly at it.)--I am satisfied
that it is. Most Excellent.
High Priest (drawing signet across his forehead,
in imitation of the penalty, see Fig. 36.)--Signet
of Truth, and Holiness to the Lord!
The King and the Scribe, each in turn, puts his
hand to his forehead, repeating--Holiness to the
Lord.
High Priest (to candidates.)--It is the opinion of
the Grand
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Council, that you have presented the true signet
of Zerubbabel. But, owing to difficulties having
arisen from the introduction of strangers among
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