CHAPTER XXXI. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE CHISEL The use of the Chisel to the Operative Mason MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE SQUARE Its use in Operative Masonry Our conduct to be tried by the Moral Law CHAPTER XXXIII. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE LEVEL Its use in Operative Masonry Its symbolic meaning in Speculative Masonry The original natural level on which all men stand The high attainment to be made by all who seek it aright The Trowel in Operative Masonry Cement CHAPTER XXXV. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE TROWEL 100 Its use in Operative Masonry The meaning of the symbol We ought to plan our works in accordance with God's will CHAPTER XXXVIII. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-JACOB'S LADDER Encouragement afforded by this symbol The principal rounds of the Ladder,-Faith, Hope, and Charity The Heaven above the clouds, suggested to our minds by this MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE GLOBES. 115 CHAPTER XL. Ancient use of the Globe as a symbol of power or dominion The sciences of Geography and Astronomy 118 CHAPTER XLI. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE PILLAR.-THE TWO PILLARS 120 120 MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE THREE PILLARS The Masonic institution illustrates combination of Wisdom, 125 The symbol of Truth suggestive of the duty of Industry 136 PAGE The most universal Charity consistent with special regard for 139 other things The great importance of Temperance The restraint of appetites and passions Temperance not only opposed to excess in liquor, but to many It relates not merely to temporal interests; but to the whole 153 154 It leads to industry, and is the handmaid of all the Virtues CHAPTER XLIX. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-JUSTICE Justice a virtue to be practised by all, and in all the relations of CHAPTER L. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-PEACE Freemasonry seeks to promote Peace The ordinary figure of Peace The Caduceus CHAPTER LI. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-UNITY The advantages of Unity The figure of Clasped Hands CHAPTER LII. MASONIC SYMBOLS.—THE THREE STEPS Meaning of the symbol Habits chiefly formed in youth Life, Death, and Immortality 166 Contrast of the course of a good man with that of the indolent and We are reminded to do good as we have opportunity 170 How one good thing done leads to more good 171 The gratitude we owe to the founders of the Masonic Institution 171 The whole civilised world one community, the members of which are mutually dependent, and united by commerce The acquisition of knowledge a most important work 178 178 180 181 182 CHAPTER LVIII. MASONIC SYMBOLS. THE BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS GUARDED BY The duty of studying the laws and principles of Freemasonry CHAPTER LIX. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE SWORD POINTING TO A NAKED HEART The certain and fearful punishment of the wicked. CHAPTER LX. MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE ARK AND ANCHOR Reference of the symbol to Noah's Ark The great lesson which it teaches; the safety of true believers Contrast between the religion of the Bible and false religions The Bible the supreme rule both of Faith and Morality 200 The excellence of the Bible; its sublime doctrines; its admirable 200 201 202 Its poetry unrivalled 202 206 206 207 208 Its historic narratives; their peculiar excellence The powerful effect of the translation of the Bible on the A distinguishing characteristic of the Bible, that it records the sins The meaning of the Holy Scriptures cannot be exhausted by study 208 MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE BIBLE, SQUARE, AND COMPASSES MASONIC SYMBOLS.-THE ALTAR CHAPTER LXV. Altars employed in worship of God from the earliest ages |