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SUBLDIE PRINCE OF THE ROYAL SECRET. 477
The 3d degree teaches us that our unavoidable
destiny is death ; but at the same time, in the ceremony
and in the very name of Hiram, it shadows
forth the great doctrine of another life, and the im-
mortality of the soul.
At the 8th tent were encamped the Secret Masters
and Perfect Masters, or the Masons of the 4th and
5th degrees. The commanding officer represents
Joshua.*****
At the 7th tent were encamped the Intimate
Secretaries and Provosts and Judges, or the Masons
of the 6th and 7th degrees. The commanding
officer represents Aholiab.
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At the 6th tent were encamped the Intendants of
the Buildings, or the Masons of the 8th degree.
The commanding officer represents Jehoiada.
At the 5th tent were encamped the Knights Elect
of Nine, the Illustrious Elect of Fifteen, and the
Sublime Knights Elected, or the Masons of the 9th,
10th, and 11th degrees. The commanding officer
represents Paleg.
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At the 4th tei t were encamped the Grand Master