MEN & COCKS

THE CHISEL

“The Chisel teaches the Freemason that as the chisel enables the Operative Mason to act on the rude material of the world and to shape and polish it according to his design, so too must the physical, mental and moral faculties of man be so sharpened as the chisel as to be an appropriate instrument by which to exert his influence.

A clean body, free of impurities and detrimental influences produces clean and healthful emotions by which the Freemason may apply and experience the full spectrum of sentimental and emotional splendor communicated by Masonic ritual.

A sharp mind, properly trained, focused and educated in the classical arts allows him to be quick of spirit and adaptive to all the intricacies of the Great Architect's design that he may discover in the course of his work and his success shall always depend on his ability to apply the sharp point of his consciousness in concentrated and consistent effort.

His moral faculties must be overflowing with positive, cheerful and grateful thoughts, always striving toward the highest expression of himself that he may, by the exercise of character, virtue and justice, show forth the Glory of the Spirit implanted in him by his Creator.