Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by RW Bro Michael Johnson, PGJD – KA, originally published in November 2017. Our Operative brethren used the common gavel to break off the rough corners of stones, making them more fit for the Builder’s use. We, as Free and Accepted Masons, make use of it for the more noble and glorious work of divesting our minds and consciences of all the vices and superfluities of life. However, there is another use that we put the gavel to, and here we find an excellent discussion of this. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.