e no better provided.

That we should ever remember our brethren in our devotions to
Deity.

That the secrets of a worthy M. M., when communicated to us as
such, should be as secure and inviolate in our breasts as they
were in his before communication.

That we should be ever ready to stretch forth a hand to support
a falling brother, and aid him on all lawful occasions.

That we should be ever ready to whisper wise counsel in the ear
of a brother, and warn him of approaching danger.

* * *

It has been the practice of all ages to erect monuments to the
memory of exalted worth.

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THIRD SECTION.

This section illustrates certain hieroglyphical emblems, and inculcates
many useful and impressive moral lessons. It also details many
particulars relative to the building of the Temple at Jerusalem.

King Solomon's Temple.

This magnificent structure was founded in the fourth year of the reign
of Solomon, on the second day of the month Zif, being the second month
of the sacred year. It was located on Mt. Moriah, near the place where
Abraham was about to offer up his son Isaac, and where David met and
appeased the destroying angel. Josephus informs us that, though more
than seven years were occupied in building it, yet, during the whole
term it did not rain in the day time, that the workmen might not be
obstructed in their labor. From sacred history we also learn that there
was not the sound of ax, hammer or any tool of iron heard in the house
while it was building. It is said to have been supported by 1,453
columns and 2,906 pilasters, all hewn from the finest Parian marble. It
was symbolically supported, also, by three pillars.

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The three pillars here represented were explained in a preceding degree,
and there represented Wisdom, Strength and Beauty. Here they represent
our three ancient Grand Masters: S. K. of I., H. K. of T., and H. A.;
the pillar Wisdom, S. K. of I., by whose wisdom the Temple was erected,
that superb model of excellence which has so honored and exalted his
name; the pillar Strength, H. K. of T., who strengthened K. S. in his
great and important undertaking; and the pillar Beauty, H. A., the W. S.
of the tribe of Naphtali, by whose cunning workmanship the Temple was so
beautified and adorned.

There were employed in its building 3 Grand Masters, 3,300 Masters or
overseers of the work, 80,000 Fellow Cr