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what is the historical origin of the candidate's posture upon entering the lodge in craft masonry
The candidate's entry in a humble, halting posture is traditionally explained through moral and spiritual symbolism rather than a single recorded historical point of origin. In early nineteenth-century ritual explanations, this moving posture and state of preparation signified a state of poverty and vulnerability, intended to instill charity for the distressed and demonstrate to the lodge that the candidate was properly recommended and prepared.
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