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The ACE it reminds me of the Grand Architect of the Universe.
The TWO reminds me of the two great pillars at the entrance of Kin g Solomon's Temple.
The THREE reminds me of the 3 who rule the Lodge, the RWM, the WSW, and the WJW.
The FOUR reminds me of our 4 degrees E.A., F.C., M.M., and the Mark Ceremonial.
The FIVE reminds me of the 5 noble orders of Architecture, Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite.
The SIX reminds me of the 6 principles of our order, Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth, Faith, Hope, and Charity.
The SEVEN reminds me of the 7 liberal arts and sciences, Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, Arithmetic, Music, Geometry, and Astronomy.
The EIGHT reminds me of Ecclesiastes chapter 12 verse 8, vanity Oh vanity sayeth the preacher.
The NINE reminds me of the working tools of the first 3 degrees. The 24 inch gauge, the Mallet, the Chisel, the Square, the Level, the Plumb Rule, the Skerrit, the Pencil, and the Compasses.
The TEN reminds me of the 10 Commandments on which our order is based.
The JACK reminds me of the Grand word in the Fellow Craft Degree.
The QUEEN reminds me of the widow who bore the famous son and also our Sovereign.
The KING reminds me of King Solomon the principle figure of our order.
There are TWELVE face cards which remind me of the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 signs of the Zodiac.
There are TWO COLOURS which remind me of the pillars of Fire and Cloud. Of Night and Day. Of Good and Evil.
There are FOUR SUITS which remind me of Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Justice.
There are (poetical licence here) 365 spots in the pack which serves to remind me of the number of days in the year, the time when all brothers should be freemasons, not only on the nights we attend our lodges.
Special thanks to Bro. Alex McGregor (PM / Secretary) Lodge St. Andrew East Kilbride #524 for sending this to me