THE WHOLE INSTITUTION OF MASONRY. 1724.
First Observe — That all Squares is Signs According to the subject in handling.
The Salutation as Follow's.
Q. From whence came You. A. I came from a Right Worshipful Lodge of Masters and Fellows belonging to HOLY ST. JOHN.
Q. I greet you well Brother what is your Name. A. JACHIN.
The Examination as Follows
Q. How shall I know you are a Mason. A. By True words and Tokens at my Entry.
Q. How were you made a Mason. A. By a True and a Perfect Lodge.
Q. What Lodge are you off. A. HOLY ST JOHN
Q. How Stands a Lodge A. East and West.
Q. How many Lights in a Lodge A. Twelve.
Q. What are they. A. Father. Son. Holy Ghost. Sun. Moon. Master Mason. Square. Rule. Num. Line. Mell. and Chizzel.
Q. Whoe is Master of all Lodge's. A. God and the Square.
Q. What posture did you receive your Secret Words in. A. Kneeling with Square and Compass at my Breast.
Q. What were you Sworne too. A. For to Hold and Conceal.
Q. What other Tenor did your Oath carry. A. For to Helpe all Perfect Brothers of our Holy Secret. Fellow Craft or Not.
The Explination of our Secrets is as Follow's —
JACHIN signifies. Strength and BOAZ. Beautiful. and had reference to the two Sons of Abraham. One to the Free Woman and another to the Bond. And also to the two Covenants. One of Works. and one of Free Grace.
JACHIN and BOAZ. Two Brass Pillars of Wonderful Beauty set up in Solomons Porch at the West end of the Temple. 32 cubits high 12 cubits in Circumference.
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