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A detailed Masonic emblem appears here, depicting the "tools of the craft"—including a square, compass, trowel, and level—resting upon clouds. They are surrounded by a radiant sunburst, symbolizing divine light and the enlightenment of the initiate.
O you, whom we have now initiated into the teachings of
Wisdom|In Masonic philosophy, Wisdom is one of the "Three Great Pillars" (along with Strength and Beauty), representing the essential knowledge needed to conduct one's life and the affairs of the Lodge., son of Virtue|Moral excellence and the adherence to ethical principles, seen as the primary goal of a Mason's self-improvement. and Friendship|The fraternal bond and mutual support that unites the "Brotherhood" regardless of their status in the outside world., grant us an
attentive ear, and open your soul