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3rd degree
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How were you prepared to be passed to the 2nd degree? | In a manner, somewhat similar to the former, save that in this degree I was not hoodwinked,my left arm breast and knee made bare, and my left heel slip hood |
| On what were you admitted? | The square |
| What is the square | An angle of 90°, or the 4th part of the circle |
| What are the peculiar Objects of research in this degree? | The hidden mysteries of nature and science |
| As it is the hope of reward that sweetens labour, where did the ancient brethren go to receive their wages? | Into the middle chamber of king Solomon's temple |
| How did they receive them? | Without scurple or diffidence |
| Why in this peculiar manner? | Without scurple- well knowingly they were justly entitled to them Without diffidence- from great reliance they placed on the integrity of their employers in those days |
| What were the names of the 2 great pillars placed in the entrance of king Solomon's temple | On the left boat, and the right jarchin |
| What are their separate and conjoint significations | Former denotes strength The latter to establish and when conjoined stability For god said in strength I will establish this mine house to stand firm forever |