SYMBOLISM
- To assist in communicating our truths and principles much use is made
of symbolism. For this our ceremonies reach back to the usage of the old
"Operative" trade. Many of the tools and implements, used by
these builders are now employed as symbols to convey moral truth.
- Most people, are familiar with the symbol of the "square and compasses"
which is generally recognized as the " trademark" of Freemasonry.
This symbolism became associated with the Biblical account of the building
of King Solomon's Temple at Jerusalem. Thus much of our ceremony is based
on the facts and legends of that famous structure.
