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The Great Pyramid And Freemasonry.
From tbe King s Chamber we also obtain THE EARTH S MEAN D ENSITY AND TEMPERATURE . The Great Pyramid being erected in a latitude of 30 degrees , and in a temperature of one-fifth , it was essentially necessary that it shonld have the elevation whioh the Inspired Architect selected , so that , taking the barometrical pressure of the
King ' s Chamber at 30 Pyramid inches , and the temperature as stated , we shall find that if the " Coffer " ( whioh contains 71 , 250 cubic Pyramid inches ) be filled with pure water , it will give the earth-commonsnrable weight standard of the Great Pyramid . T HE MEAN DISTANCE OF THE SUN FROM THE EARTH is also typified
by the height of the Great Pyramid ; for if we multiply it by its own factor , the ninth power of ten , we obtain a distance of ninety-one million eight hundred and forty thousand British miles . Tbe process by which this fact is brought out establishes it upon a much firmer basis than the newly . computed results of the astronomical savants ,
who , with the powerful aid of their several national resources and the highest scientific skill were commissioned to observe the late transit of Venns in order to secure the sun's mean distance . The results of their efforts were , as prognosticated , uncertain I The sceptic may object that the fact of the theorems of the Pyramid
student , " working by an accidental set of figures , whioh gives a certain result , is no proof that the architect had a design in fixing the erection in harmony with these stated facta . " The answer to this objection ( whioh is applicable to all the objections that have been urged against every important discovery ) is , that the design observable ,
and iu late years observed again distinctly and accurately with exceedingly severe scientific preoiseness , in every angle and measurement of each and every part of the building , goes to prove such a continued and connected series of trnths , of an order which was far above the power of man to ascertain for himself iu that day , and for nearly
4 , 056 years afterwards , that infinitely remove it from the chapter of single accidents to whioh the sceptic would consign it . Having pointed out the peculiar geographical position of the Great Pyramid , and having noticed some of the leading features presented to our view in the scientific revelations of its inspired stones , I think we cannot but come to the conclusion that this is the Pillar to the Lord
of Hosts in the midst of the land of Egypt , and at the border thereof , whioh is mentioned by Isaiah , and which is now in these latter days being fully opened out by the examination of the diligent student . Bat for what purpose ? For the mere pleasure of gathering the lessons it teaches ? Not unless the first purpose in such research is to promote the glory of God as it is beautifully set forth in the charge of the first
degree , viz .: " Thereby enabling you to exercise those talents wherewith God has blessed yon , as well to His glory as the welfare of your fellow-creatures . " If , therefore , we are to believe the Prophet Isaiah , the real purpose of the Great Pyramid was , and is , to testify to the Lord of Hosts in these latter days . It may be asked iu what manner does it testify ? For
THE HISTOEICAL ANSWEE to that question we must refer to the Great Pyramid itself . It will not be out of place if we preface that inquiry by noting an important and very interesting featare that bears directly upon the history of the United States of America . I mean the DESIGN AND INSCRIPTION THAT APPEAR UPON THE EEVERSE OF THE GREAT SEAL OF
THE UNITED STATES . Upon it we observe the Great Pyramid ( though not in true geometrical form ) in an unfinished or incomplete state , surmounted by " the headstone of the corner , " and forming a triangle whioh contains the All-seeing Eye , giving forth its rays of light or glory . The strength and duration of the New Order of Centuries
( "Novus ORDO SECLORUM" ) , which the grand old Pilgrim Fathers went over in the Mayflower to establish , under the signal interposition of Divine Providence , and which is beautifully set forth in the inscription "ANNUIT CffiPTis" ( He has been favourable to our undertakings ) . Thus the Great Seal of the United States very
appropriately recognises the divine guidance and marks the birth of that great nation , a nation thafc should be peopled by the overflow of " tbe multitudinous race" adopting the sacred laws those Pilgrim Fathers cherished as dearer to them than life itself . However , to resume : as before stated we must examine the Great
Pyramid itself for answers to the historical portion of our inquiries . The computing of Bible dates , according to the efforts of even the most distinguished chronologers , indicates very great uncertainty . It is true that the last researches in this interesting field of labour bave proved highly satisfactory , but the chain of evidence is yet far from
complete . The Assyrian explorations have revealed facts that have corrected some of the fallacious dates that have been given . A careful examination , however , of several of these charts ( by able authors ) will lead us to the conclusion that they have not yet obtained satisfactory data on which to establish a perfect chronology .
The monumental records of both Egypt and Assyria have been carefully placed before the student , to enable him , as far as they go , to work ont the facts of biblical history . Mr . W . Eowbottom has contributed a very interesting work on this subject , entitled , " The Mystery of the Bible dates solved by the Great Pyramid . " The work
is well worth perusal . Mr . Eowbottom states : " What must be proved is this . That the Pyramid , which gives dates without events , agrees exactly with the Bible , which gives events and periods without dates . " This is a true statement of the case , and oue that we will now endeavour to prove .
The historical data embodied in the Great Pyramid are clearly defined . We will nofc seek for dates prior to the Deluge , which may be regarded as being recorded near the month of the entrance passage , but we will rather confine our observation to the first date thafc is recorded , and which points to the birth of Abram for all beyond that period was , at the time of the erection of the Great Pyramid ,
purely prophetic . While not wishing to seek for deductions from data previous to the Deluge , or for anything that bears upon fche history of tha anfcedituvian world , yefc it would nofc be very difficult for us to imagine a period of 1 , 949 year prior to the erection of the Great Pyramid ; for if we add that number of years to the number of inches which form fche hiatory . recording passages from the Messianic Lines or birth of
The Great Pyramid And Freemasonry.
Abram , 2170 B . C . ( which is the date of the erection of the Great Pyramid , and whioh we shall presently examine in extenso ) , to tha termination of the Grand Gallery , we then obtain a total of 6 , 000 years . My intention , however , is to bring out the historic data that formed
the prophetic pointing at the time of the building of the Great Pyramid ; and I would draw your attention to the fact that the pointing was strictly prophetic at the date of its erection , and it is only the lapse of time that has brought it within the range of history . If , therefore , the great events that have marked the history of the Hebrew
family during the past 4 , 0 ob years , can be found monumentalized in the true time-recording passages of the Great Pyramid , then I maintain there is undoubted evidence upon which to rest for the unfulfilled portions of that prophecy that marks the future . We must now ask you ( in imagination ) to ascend the mound of
rubbish that has been accumulating for forty centuries at the month of the entrance passage on the north side of the building , and to follow UB as we carefully go over the measurements that have been taken by the Astronomer-Eoyal for Scotland ( Prof . 0 . Piazzi Smyth ) , who , with " the very best instruments that the most advanced skill could
produce , devoted his able efforts to gauging , with the most severe mathematical precision , the various angles and passages in the building . The passage angle of inclination is the first feature that strikes the mind upon entering the mouth of the descending passage , being
26 18 . If we roll back the events of the past 4 , 056 years , and carefully make onr way down the inclined plane of this entrance passage on a fine clear night in the month of August , 2170 B . C ., and direct our attention up the passage , we shall be able to observe with the naked eye the then polar star a Draconis below the pole . This date
astronomically determines the date of erection . The confirmation of it may be found by taking the measuring rod and gauging the distance between the north end of the Grand Gallery and the Messianic Lines , whioh yields the same result , 2 , 170 inches . Having already observed the position of the the polar star ( a Draconis ) , let us also note the
remarkable position of another important constellation , the Pleiades group . While a Draconis in that same year ( 2170 B . C . ) in the northern meridian was crossing below the pole , at the same instant the Pleiades in the southern meridian was crossing above the pole . This event will not be again repeated for 25 , 827 years . Professor
Smyth gives us this remarkable event in very correct and choice terms . He states that " when u Draconis was so looking down the entrance passage in the north , then Tauri , the chief star in the Pleiades group , was crossing the local terrestrial meridian towards the south , in the vertical plane of direction of the Grand Gallery , bat at
a point high up in the sky , near the Equator . At the same moment of that year ( 2170 B . C . ) the celestial meridian of the vernal equinox also coincided with that same Tauri star , and gave it for the time extraordinary chronological super-eminenoe over all others . " Taking then for granted that the date of erection is indicated by
this extraordinary astronomical occurrence , we may conclude thafc these star pointings had a closer connection with the chronological scale of the Great Pyramid than is generally understood , and ia an additional confirmation of the measured area that is given between the north end of the Grand Gallery and the Messianic Lines , viz .,
2 , 170 inches . Having previously alluded to the MESSIANIC LINES , and considering their importance , we would explain their position and nature , by stating that tbey are two lines exquisitely cut in each side of the wall of the entrance passage , 357 inches from the opening , or mouth , of
the passage ; and in dealing with these lines let ns also note the fact that this part of the wall from the month or entrance is composed of blocks of stone constructed in two rows , that naturally suggests the idea of doubling the history-measuring record . Let us , however , leave this until more light is evolved , and creeping down the passage
take our measurements from these lines . The mean height of this passage being only some 47 inches , and the breadth 41 inches , yon will recognise the fact that there is not too much space in which to adjust the instruments , and compute with accuracy the various angles and distances ; bufc wifch due care and the
exercise of a little patience , the circumscribed area will undoubtedly yield its time-recording scale . Having , therefore disposed for the present of the indications of the first 357 inches of the entrance of this passage , we now come to the important ; lines known or designated as Messianic , at which we fix the date of the birth of Abram . As
already stated , these lines are of very fine execution , as though they had been cut or engraved by a very sharp instrument . They are preceded by a vertical block of stone , the joints of which appear to point to the important date of erection , and which is also the date of the birth of the Patriarch to whom the promise was first given thafc in
him and his seed should all tho families of fche earth be blessed hence the propriety of the term " Messianic Lines . " Previous to the discovery of these important deductions , they were known as the " uninterpreted sign . " Eegarding , therefore , the birth of Abram as indicated by theso lines , 2170 B . C ., let us now take the measuring rod
clown the passage , along the floor-line , for a distance of G 28 inches , and we then come to fche ascending passage . The space that intervenes will have iu point of time changed the name of Abram into Abraham ; the promises of the Most High have been vouchsafed to the Patriarch , his son Isaac has been born , and the terrible test given fco Abraham ' s
faith which nevertheless proves the stability of the Patriarch . After this we have the birth of Jacob , and also a succession of very remarkable events , such as the purchase of the birthright , the supplanting of fche elder brother Esau , the obtaining ( through fraud ) of the parental blessing , and a most eventful career , in which Jacob receives the Divine confirmation of the promises given to Abraham . Among these
events we might also refer to the midnight struggle , after which the name of Jacob was changed into Israel , also the sojourn in Egypfc , and the various incidents that are so beautifully delineated in the First Tracing Board in Freemasonry . As we near the ascending passage we arrive at the date when Moses was boru . Here we recognise a new epoch iu the history of the
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Great Pyramid And Freemasonry.
From tbe King s Chamber we also obtain THE EARTH S MEAN D ENSITY AND TEMPERATURE . The Great Pyramid being erected in a latitude of 30 degrees , and in a temperature of one-fifth , it was essentially necessary that it shonld have the elevation whioh the Inspired Architect selected , so that , taking the barometrical pressure of the
King ' s Chamber at 30 Pyramid inches , and the temperature as stated , we shall find that if the " Coffer " ( whioh contains 71 , 250 cubic Pyramid inches ) be filled with pure water , it will give the earth-commonsnrable weight standard of the Great Pyramid . T HE MEAN DISTANCE OF THE SUN FROM THE EARTH is also typified
by the height of the Great Pyramid ; for if we multiply it by its own factor , the ninth power of ten , we obtain a distance of ninety-one million eight hundred and forty thousand British miles . Tbe process by which this fact is brought out establishes it upon a much firmer basis than the newly . computed results of the astronomical savants ,
who , with the powerful aid of their several national resources and the highest scientific skill were commissioned to observe the late transit of Venns in order to secure the sun's mean distance . The results of their efforts were , as prognosticated , uncertain I The sceptic may object that the fact of the theorems of the Pyramid
student , " working by an accidental set of figures , whioh gives a certain result , is no proof that the architect had a design in fixing the erection in harmony with these stated facta . " The answer to this objection ( whioh is applicable to all the objections that have been urged against every important discovery ) is , that the design observable ,
and iu late years observed again distinctly and accurately with exceedingly severe scientific preoiseness , in every angle and measurement of each and every part of the building , goes to prove such a continued and connected series of trnths , of an order which was far above the power of man to ascertain for himself iu that day , and for nearly
4 , 056 years afterwards , that infinitely remove it from the chapter of single accidents to whioh the sceptic would consign it . Having pointed out the peculiar geographical position of the Great Pyramid , and having noticed some of the leading features presented to our view in the scientific revelations of its inspired stones , I think we cannot but come to the conclusion that this is the Pillar to the Lord
of Hosts in the midst of the land of Egypt , and at the border thereof , whioh is mentioned by Isaiah , and which is now in these latter days being fully opened out by the examination of the diligent student . Bat for what purpose ? For the mere pleasure of gathering the lessons it teaches ? Not unless the first purpose in such research is to promote the glory of God as it is beautifully set forth in the charge of the first
degree , viz .: " Thereby enabling you to exercise those talents wherewith God has blessed yon , as well to His glory as the welfare of your fellow-creatures . " If , therefore , we are to believe the Prophet Isaiah , the real purpose of the Great Pyramid was , and is , to testify to the Lord of Hosts in these latter days . It may be asked iu what manner does it testify ? For
THE HISTOEICAL ANSWEE to that question we must refer to the Great Pyramid itself . It will not be out of place if we preface that inquiry by noting an important and very interesting featare that bears directly upon the history of the United States of America . I mean the DESIGN AND INSCRIPTION THAT APPEAR UPON THE EEVERSE OF THE GREAT SEAL OF
THE UNITED STATES . Upon it we observe the Great Pyramid ( though not in true geometrical form ) in an unfinished or incomplete state , surmounted by " the headstone of the corner , " and forming a triangle whioh contains the All-seeing Eye , giving forth its rays of light or glory . The strength and duration of the New Order of Centuries
( "Novus ORDO SECLORUM" ) , which the grand old Pilgrim Fathers went over in the Mayflower to establish , under the signal interposition of Divine Providence , and which is beautifully set forth in the inscription "ANNUIT CffiPTis" ( He has been favourable to our undertakings ) . Thus the Great Seal of the United States very
appropriately recognises the divine guidance and marks the birth of that great nation , a nation thafc should be peopled by the overflow of " tbe multitudinous race" adopting the sacred laws those Pilgrim Fathers cherished as dearer to them than life itself . However , to resume : as before stated we must examine the Great
Pyramid itself for answers to the historical portion of our inquiries . The computing of Bible dates , according to the efforts of even the most distinguished chronologers , indicates very great uncertainty . It is true that the last researches in this interesting field of labour bave proved highly satisfactory , but the chain of evidence is yet far from
complete . The Assyrian explorations have revealed facts that have corrected some of the fallacious dates that have been given . A careful examination , however , of several of these charts ( by able authors ) will lead us to the conclusion that they have not yet obtained satisfactory data on which to establish a perfect chronology .
The monumental records of both Egypt and Assyria have been carefully placed before the student , to enable him , as far as they go , to work ont the facts of biblical history . Mr . W . Eowbottom has contributed a very interesting work on this subject , entitled , " The Mystery of the Bible dates solved by the Great Pyramid . " The work
is well worth perusal . Mr . Eowbottom states : " What must be proved is this . That the Pyramid , which gives dates without events , agrees exactly with the Bible , which gives events and periods without dates . " This is a true statement of the case , and oue that we will now endeavour to prove .
The historical data embodied in the Great Pyramid are clearly defined . We will nofc seek for dates prior to the Deluge , which may be regarded as being recorded near the month of the entrance passage , but we will rather confine our observation to the first date thafc is recorded , and which points to the birth of Abram for all beyond that period was , at the time of the erection of the Great Pyramid ,
purely prophetic . While not wishing to seek for deductions from data previous to the Deluge , or for anything that bears upon fche history of tha anfcedituvian world , yefc it would nofc be very difficult for us to imagine a period of 1 , 949 year prior to the erection of the Great Pyramid ; for if we add that number of years to the number of inches which form fche hiatory . recording passages from the Messianic Lines or birth of
The Great Pyramid And Freemasonry.
Abram , 2170 B . C . ( which is the date of the erection of the Great Pyramid , and whioh we shall presently examine in extenso ) , to tha termination of the Grand Gallery , we then obtain a total of 6 , 000 years . My intention , however , is to bring out the historic data that formed
the prophetic pointing at the time of the building of the Great Pyramid ; and I would draw your attention to the fact that the pointing was strictly prophetic at the date of its erection , and it is only the lapse of time that has brought it within the range of history . If , therefore , the great events that have marked the history of the Hebrew
family during the past 4 , 0 ob years , can be found monumentalized in the true time-recording passages of the Great Pyramid , then I maintain there is undoubted evidence upon which to rest for the unfulfilled portions of that prophecy that marks the future . We must now ask you ( in imagination ) to ascend the mound of
rubbish that has been accumulating for forty centuries at the month of the entrance passage on the north side of the building , and to follow UB as we carefully go over the measurements that have been taken by the Astronomer-Eoyal for Scotland ( Prof . 0 . Piazzi Smyth ) , who , with " the very best instruments that the most advanced skill could
produce , devoted his able efforts to gauging , with the most severe mathematical precision , the various angles and passages in the building . The passage angle of inclination is the first feature that strikes the mind upon entering the mouth of the descending passage , being
26 18 . If we roll back the events of the past 4 , 056 years , and carefully make onr way down the inclined plane of this entrance passage on a fine clear night in the month of August , 2170 B . C ., and direct our attention up the passage , we shall be able to observe with the naked eye the then polar star a Draconis below the pole . This date
astronomically determines the date of erection . The confirmation of it may be found by taking the measuring rod and gauging the distance between the north end of the Grand Gallery and the Messianic Lines , whioh yields the same result , 2 , 170 inches . Having already observed the position of the the polar star ( a Draconis ) , let us also note the
remarkable position of another important constellation , the Pleiades group . While a Draconis in that same year ( 2170 B . C . ) in the northern meridian was crossing below the pole , at the same instant the Pleiades in the southern meridian was crossing above the pole . This event will not be again repeated for 25 , 827 years . Professor
Smyth gives us this remarkable event in very correct and choice terms . He states that " when u Draconis was so looking down the entrance passage in the north , then Tauri , the chief star in the Pleiades group , was crossing the local terrestrial meridian towards the south , in the vertical plane of direction of the Grand Gallery , bat at
a point high up in the sky , near the Equator . At the same moment of that year ( 2170 B . C . ) the celestial meridian of the vernal equinox also coincided with that same Tauri star , and gave it for the time extraordinary chronological super-eminenoe over all others . " Taking then for granted that the date of erection is indicated by
this extraordinary astronomical occurrence , we may conclude thafc these star pointings had a closer connection with the chronological scale of the Great Pyramid than is generally understood , and ia an additional confirmation of the measured area that is given between the north end of the Grand Gallery and the Messianic Lines , viz .,
2 , 170 inches . Having previously alluded to the MESSIANIC LINES , and considering their importance , we would explain their position and nature , by stating that tbey are two lines exquisitely cut in each side of the wall of the entrance passage , 357 inches from the opening , or mouth , of
the passage ; and in dealing with these lines let ns also note the fact that this part of the wall from the month or entrance is composed of blocks of stone constructed in two rows , that naturally suggests the idea of doubling the history-measuring record . Let us , however , leave this until more light is evolved , and creeping down the passage
take our measurements from these lines . The mean height of this passage being only some 47 inches , and the breadth 41 inches , yon will recognise the fact that there is not too much space in which to adjust the instruments , and compute with accuracy the various angles and distances ; bufc wifch due care and the
exercise of a little patience , the circumscribed area will undoubtedly yield its time-recording scale . Having , therefore disposed for the present of the indications of the first 357 inches of the entrance of this passage , we now come to the important ; lines known or designated as Messianic , at which we fix the date of the birth of Abram . As
already stated , these lines are of very fine execution , as though they had been cut or engraved by a very sharp instrument . They are preceded by a vertical block of stone , the joints of which appear to point to the important date of erection , and which is also the date of the birth of the Patriarch to whom the promise was first given thafc in
him and his seed should all tho families of fche earth be blessed hence the propriety of the term " Messianic Lines . " Previous to the discovery of these important deductions , they were known as the " uninterpreted sign . " Eegarding , therefore , the birth of Abram as indicated by theso lines , 2170 B . C ., let us now take the measuring rod
clown the passage , along the floor-line , for a distance of G 28 inches , and we then come to fche ascending passage . The space that intervenes will have iu point of time changed the name of Abram into Abraham ; the promises of the Most High have been vouchsafed to the Patriarch , his son Isaac has been born , and the terrible test given fco Abraham ' s
faith which nevertheless proves the stability of the Patriarch . After this we have the birth of Jacob , and also a succession of very remarkable events , such as the purchase of the birthright , the supplanting of fche elder brother Esau , the obtaining ( through fraud ) of the parental blessing , and a most eventful career , in which Jacob receives the Divine confirmation of the promises given to Abraham . Among these
events we might also refer to the midnight struggle , after which the name of Jacob was changed into Israel , also the sojourn in Egypfc , and the various incidents that are so beautifully delineated in the First Tracing Board in Freemasonry . As we near the ascending passage we arrive at the date when Moses was boru . Here we recognise a new epoch iu the history of the