How were you first prepared to be passed to the second degree?
In a manner somewhat similar to the former, save that I was not hoodwinked, my left, arm breast and right knee were made bare and my left heel was slipshod
On what were you admitted?
the Square
What is the square?
An angle of 90 degrees and the fourth part of a 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 our ancient brethren go to receive their wages?
Into the middle chamber of king Solomon’s temple
How did they receive them?
Without scruple of diffidence
Why in this peculiar manner?
Without scruple, well knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their employer in those days
What were the names of the two great pillars, which were placed at the porchway or entrance of king Solomon’s temple?
That on the left was called Boaz, and that on the right Jachin
What are their separate and conjoint signification?
The former denotes in strength, the latter to establish, and when conjoined stability. For God said ‘In strength I will establish this Mine house to stand firm forever
