CLC - Fellow Craft - 05.22.17

S QUARE

The square is an instrument having two sides that form an angle of 90 degrees. Together with the compass and the letter “G” in the center, they form

the most familiar symbol associated with Masonry. The stonemason uses the square to lay out and test right angles. If any stone is not square, the structure erected upon it cannot rise straight and square from the ground. From this tool, the Speculative Mason learns to test his actions in life toward God and man by morality, truthfulness, honesty and virtue, thereby contributing to a harmonious and stable superstructure of human society. So universally accepted is this symbolism that it may be found outside the Masonic order. A moral, truthful and honest person is noted by his or her square dealing. To treat another fairly is acting on the square. The square is worn by the Master as the jewel of his station.

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