{"product_id":"masonic-canvas-a-sheaf-of-corn-suspended-near-a-waterfall-hand-painted-poster","title":"Masonic Canvas - A Sheaf of Corn Suspended Near a Waterfall Hand-Painted Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sheaf of Wheat (or Ear of Corn) Suspended Near a Waterfall (or a Waterford) 24\"x18\" Hand Painted Poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scene is very present in fellow craft freemasonry. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bricksmasons.com\/blogs\/masonic-education\/masonic-sheaf-of-corn\" title=\"Masonic sheaf bricks masons\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e is it's symbolism and meaning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn King's Solomon's time, the Masonic Sheaf of Corn represented the wages that master Masons gained from their labors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Masonic Sheaf of Corn serves as a symbol of that past time, especially during the laying of cornerstones and the consecration, constitution and dedication of a new lodge. The Masonic Sheaf of Corn represents our rewards of the fruits of our labors, the sacrifices we've made and our rewards for these sacrifices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'Plenty' of the Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil, wine and corn have always been related with 'the Plenty' and 'the Harvest' before King Solomon's time and during King Solomon's time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasonic Wages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Solomon promised King Tyre of Lebanon payments of oil, barley, wine and wheat in exchange for cedar, fir and algum which will be used to build the Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasonic Charity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masonic Sheaf of Corn is a symbol of charity to those that are less-privileged. Here are some Biblical verses that highlight these:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeuteronomy 24:19\u003c\/strong\u003e “\u003cem\u003eWhen thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeuteronomy 24:20 \u003c\/strong\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWhen thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeuteronomy 24:21 \u003c\/strong\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWhen thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow.\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sheaf of Corn in Modern Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Sheaf of Corn represents the payment that the ancient Masons received. Today, we receive payment in dollars. In those days, they receive payments in the form of wine, oil and corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, a lot of Masonic scholars believe that the Sheaf of Corn represents grain generally. So, some use the term, ‘Masonic Sheaf of Grain’ or ‘Masonic Sheaf of Barley’ instead of ‘Masonic Sheaf of Wheat.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the United States, we refer to corn as large cobs that are shades of variegated white\/yellow or white or yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Halloween celebrations, Indian maize is used for decorative displays of the Fall harvest. This Indian maize is generally used for celebrations and not for human consumption over here. It could be a single color, or it could be variegated colors of white, orange, red, light yellow, purple and dark yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can’t say for sure if the corn we consume in the United States is the same grain that was grown for food in Biblical times. But Malcolm C. Duncan wrote Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor in which the word ‘corn’ was used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the King James version of the Bible, the word ‘corn’ was mentioned more than a hundred times. No one can say if it is used to represent a particular grain or all the grains of the Biblical times. It’s possible that the name of the exact grain was lost during translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShibboleth as related to corn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word ‘Shibboleth’ is used to differentiate friends from enemies. It is a test phrase that was used by soldiers of Jephthah to identify the Ephraimites after there was a battle on the banks of the River Jordan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Shibboleth’ was used as a test phrase because the Ephraimites had a different dialect from the troops of Jephthah. People were made to pronounce the word, and those that pronounced it the wrong way were identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two meanings of Shibboleth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt could mean a place to cross water or a waterford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt could also mean corn or grain in general.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some Grand Lodges that use the word waterfall instead of waterford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fruits of the Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sheaf of Corn represents the fruits of the Earth and the hardworking and knowledgeable ones that are allowed to enjoy them.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you move from the Fellow Craft degree to the Master Mason degree, you can enjoy these plentiful fruits when you do the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to pronounce Shibboleth correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross the passages of River Jordan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePause within the Middle Chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiram prayed to God for guidance before drawing designs that the craftsmen will work on. We must also pray the same way. We are architects as Master Masons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasonic Wages and Masonic Charity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnytime you pass under the Masonic Sheaf of Corn, you must remember how hard your ancient Brothers worked to receive the ‘plenty of their wages.’ The leftovers of the field were left for widows and poor people. We must also partake in Masonic Charity and provide for the widows, the fatherless, the less-privileged ones and strangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet the Masonic Sheaf of Corn inspire you to share what you have learned with fellow brothers so that they can reap the harvest of your knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Go Nomads PK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22625728790646,"sku":"205567","price":280.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2371\/0153\/files\/hand-painted-apron-a-sheaf-of-corn-suspended-near-a-waterfall-24-x18-poster-32607061147766.jpg?v=1759442517","url":"https:\/\/bricksmasons.com\/products\/masonic-canvas-a-sheaf-of-corn-suspended-near-a-waterfall-hand-painted-poster","provider":"Bricks Masons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}