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A. The Grand Architect and contriver of the Universe, or he that was taken up to the pinacle of the Holy Temple.

Q. Can you repeat the letter G?

A. I will do my endeavour.

Q. What means the letter G.

Resp. In midst of Solomon's Temple there stands a G.
A letter fair to all to read and see;
But few there be who understands
What means the letter G.

Ex. My friend if you pretend to be,
Of this fraternity,
You can forthwith and rightly tell
What means the letter G.

Resp. By sciences are brought to light;
Bodies of various kinds,
Which do appear to perfect sight,
None but males shall know my mind.

Ex. The right shall.

Resp. If worshipful.

Ex. Both right and worshipful learn,
To hail you I command,
That you do forthwith let me know,
As you may understand.

Resp. By letters four, and Science five,
This G upright does stand,
In due art and proportion,
You have your answer friend.

N.B.—Four letters are BOAZ,—Fifth Science, Geometry.

Ex. My friend you answer well,
If right and free principles you discover,
I'll change your name from friend,
And henceforth call you Brother.

Resp. The Sciences are well composed;