nal language of the Old Testament, it is
known, that while the consonants of the Hebrew word remain, the
vowel points may be so changed as to afford several different
pronunciations. In the different degrees of Ineffable Masonry, the
four consonants (Jod, He, Vau, He) of the name Jehovah are
differently pointed, so as to furnish a word for each degree. In
the degree of Perfection, the candidate is sworn not to pronounce
the word but once during his life, hence it is termed INEFFABLE,
or unutterable. The ordinary mode of giving it in that degree
consists in simply repeating the names of its letters, "Jod, He,
Vau, He." On receiving that degree, the candidate is told that he
is to become acquainted with the true pronunciation of the
ineffable name of God, as it was revealed to Enoch. He is then
taught to pronounce the word "Ya-ho"--sounding the _a_ like _a_ in
wall. When written in Masonic manuscripts, this word is spelled
"Ja-hoh."

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SECRET MASTER.

OPENING.--The Master strikes five. At this signal the Grand Marshal
rises, and the Master addresses him: Master. Your place in the Lodge?
Answer: In the North, Most Powerful.

M. Your business there? A. To see that the Sanctum Sanctorum is duly
guarded.

M. Please to attend to your duty, and inform the guards that we are
about to open a Lodge of Secret Masters by the MYSTERIOUS NUMBER. A.
It is done.

M. How are we guarded? A. By seven Secret Masters stationed before the
veil of the Sanctum Sanctorum.

The Master strikes six. The Inspector rises. Master. Brother Adoniram,
are you a Secret Master? Inspector. I have passed from the square to
the compass.

M. What is the hour? I. The dawn of day has driven away darkness, and
the great light begins to shine in this Lodge.

The Master strikes seven. The brethren rise. Master. If the great
light is the token of the dawn of day, and we are all Secret Masters,
it is time to begin our labors; give notice that I am about to open a
Lodge of Secret Masters by the mysterious number. The Inspector obeys.
The signs of the degrees from Entered Apprentice to Royal Arch,
inclusive, are given with that of silence, which belongs to this
degree. The Master places the two forefingers of his right hand on his
lips. This is answered by the brethren with the two forefingers of the
left. All clap hands seven times.

M. I declare this Lodge of Secret Masters open, a