The true Masonic guide; containing elucidations of the fundamental principles of Free-masonry. With embellishments and explanations of all the degrees ... and the supreme grand council Also, a c

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ...Masters of the Veils are presented together. CHARGE TO THE MASTER OF THE THIRD VEIL. Companion:--I present you with the scarlet banner, which is the ensigh of your office, and with a sword to protect and defend the same. The rich and beautiful color of your banner is emblematical of fervency and zeal; it is the appropriate color of the Royal Arch degree. It admonishes us, that we should be fervent in the exercise of our devotions to God, and zealous in our endeavors to promote the happiness of man. CHARGE TO THE MASTER OF THE SECOND VEIL. Companion:--I invest you with the purple banner, which is the ensign of your office, and arm you with a sword, to enable you to maintain its honor. The color of your banner is produced by a due mixture of blue and scarlet; the former of which is the characteristic color of the symbolic ox first three degrees of masonry, and the latter, that of the royal arch degree. It is an emblem of union, and is the characteristic color of the intermediate degrees. It admonishes us to cultivate and improve that spirit of union and harmony, between the brethren of the symbolic degrees and the companions of the sublime degrees, which should ever distinguish the members of a society founded upon the principles of everlasting truth and universal philanthrophy. CHARGE TO THE MASTER OF THE FIRST VEIL. Companion:--I invest you with the blue banner, which is the ensign of your office, and a sword for its defence and protection. The color of your banner is one of the most durable and beautiful in nature. It is the appropriate color adopted and worn by our ancient brethren of the three symbolic degrees, and is the peculiar characteristic of an institution which has stood /he test of ages, and which is as much distinguished by ie durability of its...