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W.M. Where were you received and recorded as a Fellow Craft?
S.W. In a place representing the middle chamber of King Solomon's
Temple.
W.M. Did you observe anything that particularly attracted your
attention on your passage there?
S.W. I did.
W.M. What?
S.W. Two great pillars; one on the right hand, the other on the left.
W.M. What is the one on the left hand called?
S.W. Boaz.
W.M. What does that denote?
S.W. Strength.
W.M. What is the one on the right hand called?
S.W. Jachin.
W.M. What does that denote?
S.W. Establishment.
W.M. To what do they collectively allude?
S.W. To the promise of God to David, that he would establish his
kingdom in strength.
W.M. Where were these pillars cast?
S.W. In the clay grounds on the banks of Jordan, between Succoth
and Zarthan, where all the vessels of King Solomon's Temple were cast
by Hiram Abiff.
W.M. Who was Hiram Abiff?
S.W. The widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali.
W.M. Were they cast hollow or solid?
S.W. Hollow.
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