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So it is in human genius, and so it was when the workmen at the building of the temple were about to disperse, to travel among foreign nations. They adopted a language of symbols, and just such as are used by Masons at the present day. The lamb skin or white apron was then adopted as the badge of our Order and have been wore ever since. We are taught that it is an emblem of innocence, and he who wears it is constantly reminded of that "purity of heart and rectitude of conduct which are necessary to gain admission into the celestial lodge above." The common gavel with which operative Mason knock off the corners of rough stones, teaches us "to divest our hearts and consciences from the vices and superfinities of life, thereby fitting us for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal

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