The degree of Sublime Elected, that you have passed, gives you the knowledge of those things which conducts you to the true and solid good.  The grand circle represents the immensity of the Eternal Supreme, who has neither beginning nor end.

[Illustration:  (4 concentric circles or ’bulls-eye’)]

The triangle, or Delta, is the mysterious figure of the Eternal.  The three letters which you see, signify as follows:—­G, at the top of the triangle, “the grand cause of the Masons”:  the S, at the left hand, the “submission to the same order”:  and the U, at the right hand, the “union that ought to reign among the brethren:  which, altogether make but one body, or equal figure in all its parts.”  This is the triangle called “equilateral.”  The great letter G, placed in the centre of the triangle, signifies “Great Architect of the Universe,” who is God; and in this ineffable name is found all the divine attributes.  This letter being placed in the centre of the triangle, is for us to understand that every true Mason must have it profoundly in his heart.

[Illustration:  (Triangle with G at the top corner, S at the left corner, U at the right corner, and a larger G in the middle)]

There is another triangle, on which is engraved S. B. and N., of which you have had an explanation in a preceding degree.  This triangle designs the connection of the brethren in virtue.  The solemn promise they have made to love each other; to help, succor, and keep inviolably secret, their mysteries of the perfection proposed, in all their enterprises.  It is said in that degree, that “You have entered the Third Heaven, that means you have entered the place where pure truth resides, since she abandoned the earth to monsters who persecuted her.”

[Illustration:  (Triangle with ‘B’ at top, ‘S’ & ‘N’ below.)]

The end of the degree of Perfection is a preparation to come more clearly to the knowledge of true happiness, in becoming a true Mason, enlightened by the celestial luminary of truth, in renouncing, voluntarily, all adorations but those that are made to one God, the Creator of heaven and earth, great, good, and merciful.  End of Brother Truth’s harangue.

Father Adam then says to the candidate, “My dear son, what you have heard from the mouth of Truth is an abridgment of all the consequences of all the degrees you have gone through, in order to come to the knowledge of the holy truth, contracted in your last engagements.  Do you persist in your demand of coming to the holy brother, and is that what you desire, with a clear heart?—­answer me.”  The candidate answers, “I persist.”  Then Father Adam says, “Brother Truth, as the candidate persists, approach with him to the sanctuary, in order that he may take a solemn obligation to follow our laws, principles, and morals, and to attach himself to us forever.”  Then the candidate falls on his knees, and Father Adam takes his hands between his own, and the candidate repeats the following obligation three times: