The mention of the word Masonry, to the ordinary mind, suggests a body of men possessing certain secrets, which, to the uninitiated, are full of wonder. Should I here announce to the Masonic world that they, as an organization, have not in their possession THE secret for which all their rite and symbolism stands, they would be justly startled. But such is the fact. It is not the purpose of this work to review Masonry as to its origin, etc., but to interpret its hidden mystic meaning to those 'Who have made proficiency and been duly passed.' By some I shall perhaps be thought a madman, by some as too vague for clear understanding, and by some as undertaking the impossible. To all, I humbly ask a close and sincere study of these pages; and, I have reason to believe, that if you will pursue this course, you will discover the 'LIGHT' which you have so fondly dreamed in your possession.