atest of mysteries. Remember, while you studytheir symbols, that they had a profounder sense of these wondersthan we have. To them the transformations of the worm were agreater wonder than the stars; and hence the poor dumb scara-bseus or beetle was sacred to them. Thus their faiths are con- densed… … XXV. KNIGHT OF THE BRAZEN SERPENT. This Degree is both philosophical and moral. While it teachesthe necessity of reformation as well as repentance, as a means ofobtaining mercy and forgiveness, it is also devoted to an explana-tion of the symbols of Masonry; and especially to those whichare…
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