The Mysteries of Free Masonry: Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's LodgeMorgan, William
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The Mysteries of Free Masonry: Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's Lodge
Morgan, William
Freemasonry -- United States -- Rituals
There is another triangle, on which is engraved S. B. and N., of which
you have had an explanation in a preceding degree. This triangle
designs the connection of the brethren in virtue. The solemn promise
they have made to love each other; to help, succor, and keep
inviolably secret, their mysteries of the perfection proposed, in all
their enterprises. It is said in that degree, that "You have entered
the Third Heaven, that means you have entered the place where pure
truth resides, since she abandoned the earth to monsters who
persecuted her."
[Illustration: (Triangle with 'B' at top, 'S' & 'N' below.)]
The end of the degree of Perfection is a preparation to come more
clearly to the knowledge of true happiness, in becoming a true Mason,
enlightened by the celestial luminary of truth, in renouncing,
voluntarily, all adorations but those that are made to one God, the
Creator of heaven and earth, great, good, and merciful. End of Brother
Truth's harangue.
Father Adam then says to the candidate, "My dear son, what you have
heard from the mouth of Truth is an abridgment of all the consequences
of all the degrees you have gone through, in order to come to the
knowledge of the holy truth, contracted in your last engagements. Do
you persist in your demand of coming to the holy brother, and is that
what you desire, with a clear heart?--answer me." The candidate
answers, "I persist." Then Father Adam says, "Brother Truth, as the
candidate persists, approach with him to the sanctuary, in order that
he may take a solemn obligation to follow our laws, principles, and
morals, and to attach himself to us forever." Then the candidate falls
on his knees, and Father Adam takes his hands between his own, and the
candidate repeats the following obligation three times:
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