T. When thou shalt arrive at the arch-way of a temple, not made with hands, thou wilt wait till I announce thy coming. Then, we will proceed into a court, where thou wilt hear and see many things. Let thy mind be calm, and thy vows be faithfully observed. Thou wilt not return to this castle for the purpose of carrying away with thee thy creed, or thy forms of worship. In the temple, we worship God, not with words alone, but with works of good. Thou wilt love thy brethren, and no hate can disturb thy mind. Thou wilt serve God by doing good to those that need; for thou knowest that God hath no dependence of aid from us; but he requireth us to obey him. Thy obedience will do thee good, as it will others on whom thy labors shall be bestowed. Art thou ready?
D. I am ready.
T. Then come with me.
My companion said, “Let us sing the new song.”
We stood on the walls and sung the song of jubilee; for mind which was imprisoned was released. Then we departed for the temple.
On reaching the temple, my companion said, “Seest thou this temple of the living God? Thou wilt wait with me, while Thomas shall announce thy willingness to enter the courts of the redeemed.”
I entered the temple, and was hailed by the Master, “What hast thou brought with thee?”
T. The deacon, who has listened to my wisdom, and desirest instruction in the mysteries of thy work, wishes admission within this court, and instruction in ways he has not known.
M. Hast thou instructed him, as most necessary to his improvement, before entering this circle?
T. I have said that which was necessary, and find him prepared to receive the lessons which appertain to his progress.