Tree of Life – Universal Freemasonry

The Flaming Sword

Posted on 17 Jan 2022 by Kristine Wilson-Slack

THE Flaming Sword, more popular in literature than perhaps in actual use or fact, seems to be symbolically related to several key concepts, all appropriate to the office of the Tyler, or guardian of the Temple entrance. It may represent that only those that hold Truth or Wisdom may enter holy places or stand in the presence of that Truth.

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