What is the difference between a Cowan and an eavesdropper? An eavesdropper is an intentional listener. A Cowan may therefore be classed as an unintentional listener in Speculative Masonry. It is a Scotch term of contempt. A drydyker. One who builds dykes or walls without mortar. So therefore according to Speculative Science, Masonry has no place for anyone that builds their symbolic walls without the cement of brotherly love . ( Ezekliel 13:10-15 )
Biblical Reference
Ezekliel 13:10-15]
10 Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered morter: 11 Say unto them which daub it with untempered morter, that it shall fall: there shall be an overflowing shower; and ye, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall rend it. 12 Lo, when the wall is fallen, shall it not be said unto you, Where is the daubing wherewith ye have daubed it? 13 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even rend it with a stormy wind in my fury; and there shall be an overflowing shower in mine anger, and great hailstones in my fury to consume it. 14 So will I break down the wall that ye have daubed with untempered morter, and bring it down to the ground, so that the foundation thereof shall be discovered, and it shall fall, and ye shall be consumed in the midst thereof: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. 15 Thus will I accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them that have daubed it with untempered morter, and will say unto you, The wall is no more, neither they that daubed it;
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