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THE GREAT PYTHAGOREAN TRIANGLE.
ARGUMENT.
The jiractical test of the neophyte in the degree of KnighU
K&dosh, is in this degree of Inquisitor Commander changed to
a thorough examination under charges against Masonic law and
duty before the Order of the Five Brethren.
The wise sayings of sages and lawgivers are quoted for instruc-
tion, to remind the Knight of the serious vows that he has as-
sumed, and how to preside in judgment and expound the law ; to
judge justly and punish sternly; but ever remembering the frailty
and imperfection of human nature, to pardon and forgive while
there yet remains hope of reformation.
To render judgment is a stern duty and an unwelcome task to
be performed ;
for in this a man usurps, to some extent, the func-
tions of God ; he should therefore himself be just, upright, im-
jiartial, disregarding persons, influence, rank, and power.