This stone is a token of alliance and friendship, a symbol of a covenant involving mutual enforcement of these principles. In the Mark Master Degree the white stone with a new name engraved upon it is presented to the candidate with the symbolic meaning of the covenant assumed. He is assured that in the future, in circumstances of danger or distress, he will secure the kind and fraternal assistance signified from all upon whom the same token has been bestowed. The "White Stone" of Scripture… — ( Revelation 2:17 )
Biblical Reference
1 Kings 5:13,14
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
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