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| Keywords: 'The Iron Worker and King Solomon', 1889 engraving by John Sartain.jpg Engraving by John Sartain after painting by Christian Schussele http //www phoenixmasonry org/masonicmuseum/solomon_and_the_iron_worker htm Creator John Sartain after Creator Christian Schussele 1889 thumb left Painting by Christian Schussele Text on bottom of print reads When the Temple of Jerusalem was completed King Solomon gave a Feast to the artificers employed in its construction On unveiling the Throne it was found that a smith had usurped a seat of honor on the right of the King's place not yet awarded Where upon the people clamored and the guard rushed to cut him down Hold Let him speak commanded Solomon Thou hast O King invited all craftsmen but me yet how could these builders raise the Temple without the tools I have fashioned True decreed Solomon ¦ the seat is his of right All honor to the Iron Worker John Sartain King Solomon and the Iron Worker Christian Schussele PD-old-100 | ||||
