esteemed disgraceful, the sentiment of the people was subsequently changed, and to burn the body with aromatic spices, and deposit the ashes in an urn, was considered, in the days of King Solomon, as a distinguished honor, while, says Jahn, "not to be burned was regarded a most signal disgrace."
We thus close the second section with a tribute to the memory of that distinguished artist who preferred to lose his life rather than betray his trust.
THIRD SECTION.
The third section furnishes many details in relation to the building of the Temple, and concludes with an explanation of the hieroglyphical emblems of the degree. Nearly all of this section is monitorial.
The Temple of King Solomon occupied seven years in its construction, during which time we are informed that it rained not in the daytime, that the workmen might not be obstructed in their labor.
This famous fabric was supported by fourteen hundred and fifty-three columns, and two thousand nine hundred and six pilasters, all hewn from the finest Parian marble.
