KNIGHT OF THE SUN;

OR, PRINCE ADEPT

This degree is called the Key of Historical and Philosophical Masonry. Its ceremonies and lectures give a history of the preceding degrees and explains to be the inculcation of Truth.

The meeting is called a Council, and the room (called the Sanctuary) is illuminated by a single bright light, which is made by a glass globe placed in the south; the globe is filled with clear water and there are lights placed behind it enough to make it look like a brilliant sun. There are no hangings but the walls are painted to represent mountains and forest trees. The officers are—

Thrice Puissant Grand Master, representing Father Adam, is stationed in the east. He wears a robe of pale yellow, the color of the morning, his hat on, and holding in his right hand a golden sceptre, on the top of which is a globe of gold. He represents the Sovereign Master of the World, and Father of all Men. He wears around his neck a golden chain, from which is suspended a golden sun, with a globe engraved thereon, which is the jewel of the degree.