Grand Master Hiram Abif was walking through the quarry to observe the
progress of the work. As he passed one Apprentice who was busy with his gavel and chisel making a stone ready to be shipped to Jerusalem, the Apprentice called out to him.
“Master Hiram!” the Apprentice said, “Since my initiation, I have
been working hard in the quarries. I have been contemplating the lessons
and symbols of my first degree. Yet, I still don’t feel that I have gained
understanding. Can you help me?”
Hiram responded, “How can a man who holds King Solomon’s Temple in his
hands need my help?”
And the Apprentice was brought to Light.