The king relented from his cruel purpose, and spared the chosen people.
The sign of this degree is given by—
Repeat from secret work. (9.)
The pass. (10.)
The color appropriate to this degree is white; a symbol of light, purity, and joy, and should teach us that a pure and upright life is above the tongue of reproach.
The Crown and Sceptre united is an emblem of royalty and power.
Sister Conductress, you will present this sister at the fourth point of the Star for further instruction.
The candidate is conducted around Esther's chair, leaving the chair to the right across the Star, leaving the Altar to the left, around Adah's chair to Martha for instruction.
During the march there should be vocal or instrumental music, or the Worthy Patron may recite the following:
W. P. "And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favor in his sight; and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre."