Description

According to Freemasonic symbolism Enoch fearing that all knowledge of the sacred Mysteries would be lost at the time of the Deluge erected the two columns mentioned in the quotation Upon the metal column in appropriate allegorical symbols he engraved the secret reaching and upon the marble column placed an inscription stating that a short distance away a priceless treasure would be discovered in a subterranean vault After having thus faithfully completed his labors Enoch was translated from the brow Of Mount Moriah In time the location of the secret vaults was lost but after the lapse of ages there came another builderan initiate after the order of Enochand he while laying the foundations for another temple to the Great Architect of the Universe discovered the longlost vaults and the secrets contained within