Is an emblem of a pure heart, which is always an acceptable sacrifice to the Deity; and as this glows with fervent heat, so should our hearts continually glow with gratitude to the great Beneficent Author of our existence for the manifold blessings and comforts we enjoy.

Our ancient brethren dedicated their Lodges to King Solomon, because he was our first Most Excellent Grand Master; but modern Masons dedicate theirs to St. John the Baptist, and St John the Evangelist, who were two eminent patrons of Masonry; and since their time, there is represented, in every regular and well-governed Lodge, a certain Point within a Circle, embroidered by two perpendicular parallel lines, representing St. John the Baptist, and St. John Evangelist; and upon the top rests the Holy Scriptures.  The point represents an individual brother; the circle is the boundary line, beyond which he is never to suffer his prejudices of passions to betray him.

In going round this circle, we necessarily touch upon these two lines, as well as the Holy Scriptures; and while a Mason keeps himself circumscribed within these due bounds, it is impossible that he should materially err.

The principal tenets of our profession are three:  Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, and are thus explained.