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Left Lancet: Fifth degree - Perfect Master - Do unto others that which you would they should do unto you. This degree teaches that impure thoughts and selfish, unworthy ambitions are corrupting and destructive, and that a man who forgets his duty to family, country, and God will be morally and spiritually destroyed.
Matthew 7:12 In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the law and the prophets This window features the wise steward of Jesus' parable who, when made ruler of the household, dispenses food to the hungry. The coffin symbolizes that another of the acts of mercy is to bury the dead.
Right Lancet: Sixth Degree - Intimate Secretary - Let there be perpetual peace. The sixth degree teaches that devotion to one's friends and zealousness in performing one's duties are rewarding virtues.
II Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. This window depicts Isaiah beating the swords into plowshares and the lion and the lamb lying down together.
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