The symbolism of freemasonry : illustrating and explaining its science and philosophy, its legends, myths, and symbols (1869)
Mackey, Albert Gallatin, 1807-1881 · New York : Clark and Maynard · leaf 222
pposethat the task is accomplished by a perfect knowledge ofthe mere phraseology of the ritual, by a readiness inopening and closing a lodge, nor by an off-hand capacityto confer degrees. All these are good in their places, butwithout the internal meaning they are but mere childsplay. He must study… … XXVI. THE LEGEND OF THE WINDING STAIRS.
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