 | William Sime - Inquisition - 1834 - 250 pages
...crucifix, if the reception of a freemason is not considered as a religious act ? «/5. It is present, to penetrate the soul with the most profound respect,...particular grades are conferred. Q. Why is the skull used ? tf. That the idea of death may inspire a horror of perjury. Q. Of what use is the corpse ? «/2.... | |
 | 1849 - 354 pages
...Of what use is the crucifix if the reception of a Freemason is not considered a religious act ? — It is presented to penetrate the soul with the most...the oath. It is not used in every lodge, and only where particular grades are conferred. Why is the skull used ? — That the idea of death may inspire... | |
 | Charles H. Davie - 1850 - 614 pages
...Of what use is the crucifix, if the reception of a freemason is not considered a religious act? — It is presented to penetrate the soul with the most...lodge, and only when particular grades are conferred. Why is the skull used? — That the idea of death may inspire a horror of perjury. Of what use is the... | |
 | Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Publication - 1840 - 252 pages
...the crucifix, if the reception of a freemason is not considered as a religious act? A. It is present, to penetrate the soul with the most profound respect,...particular grades are conferred. Q. Why is the skull used? JL. That the idea of death may inspire a horror of perjury. Q. Of what use is the corpse ? Jl. To complete... | |
 | 1889 - 776 pages
...religious act. A. "It is presented to penetrate the soul with the most profound respect at the moment the novice takes the oath. It is not used in every...skull used ? A. " That the idea of death may inspire horror of perjury. Q. "Of what use is the corpse ? A. " To complete the allegory of Hiram, architect... | |
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... mistaken in this matter, it is necessary to avoid giving cause for malicious interpretations; and this would take place if what passes when the brothers assemble was made public. Q. Of what use is the crucifix, if the reception of a freemason is not... 