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1971 Masons Authorized Or KJV Holy Bible Red Letter Master Reference Edition . W. M.--Has any brother around the Lodge any thing to offer for the benefit of Masonry before we proceed to close? step, due-guard, sign, grip and word of an Entered. He begins in a State of The Worshipful Master approaching me from the east, under the duegard of a Master Mason, who, in token of further continuance of his brotherly love and favor, presented me with his right hand, and with it the pass and token of the pass of a Master Mason, and ordered me to arise and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens as such. The pass-grip is given by pressing the thumb between the joints of the second and third fingers where they join the hand; the word or name is Tubal Cain. The Junior Deacon advances, followed by the Stewards, with rods, when the Senior Deacon stops them, by placing his hand against the candidate, at the same time saying: S. D.--Brother Gabe, on entering this Lodge the first time, you were received on the point of the compasses, pressing your naked left breast, the moral of which was explained to you. During this degree, the importance of education and work, and the awesome power of God, are taught to the Mason. 96:1 Here the conductor or some brother draws his hand across candidate's naked belly: the sword is often used, especially if the initiation takes place in winter, the sword is left in a cold place--and when it is drawn across candidate's belly, it has a very shocking effect, causing the candidate to jump or tremble. Time, unfolding the ringlets of her hair, denoted that time, patience, and perseverance accomplish all things. The Master either reads or repeats the following from a Monitor, which by many is committed to memory; but when he has the "work" (i.e., that part which is not monitorial), it is not necessary that he should commit to memory what is called the Master's carpet of emblems, but as it is a part of the initiation of the Third Degree, the author proposes to give it in its regular order of Lodge business. It is the pass-word to the Master's degree. FIG 18. --You will arise, and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens as an obligated Master Mason. ", All now form in a circle around the body, the Master and. Brother Junior Deacon, the last as well as the first care of Masons, when convened? And at the same time he steps to the Master's desk, and re-ports as follows: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, I, being one of those who pursued a westerly course, coming down near the port of Joppa, met a seafaring man, of whom I inquired if he had seen any strangers pass that way; he informed me that he had--three--who from their appearance were workmen from the Temple, seeking a passage to Ethiopia, but not having King Solomon's pass, were not able to obtain one, and returned back into the country. They will be learned in the lodge in which you will be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. I was conducted three times about the alter, to the Junior Warden in the South, the Senior Warden in the West, and the Master in the East. The Master kneels at the head of the candidate, and, taking off his hat, repeats the following prayer, which may be found in all the Masonic Monitors: Thou, O God! Phil., p. 297. The body was then carried to the Temple for a more decent burial, and was interred in due form. ii. The Master, stepping back one pace, now says: "Brother Gabe, you have now received that grand Masonic word, which you have solemnly sworn never to give in any other way or form than that in which you have received it, which is on the five points of fellowship, and then in low breath. that my throat had been cut across," &c., &c.; the second was the voice of Jubelo, exclaiming, "Oh! W. M.--Have you any thing to offer, Brother Junior Warden? Jubelum!! He has the right of instruction by competent brethren to obtain "suitable proficiency in the work of the first degree" which may make him suitable to receive his 2nd degree. The particular duties of the leaders of the respective bands of craftsmen are rehearsed. The Master (Third Ruffian) then exclaims: W. M. (as Third Ruffian.) At this time Brother Barney wrote a portion of them in cipher. Here are seven things you may not know about Freemasons. 299-300. 6, p. "The pillar of Wisdom represents Solomon, King of Israel, whose wisdom contrived the mighty fabric; the pillar of Strength, Hiram, king of Tyre, who strengthened Solomon in his grand undertaking; the pillar of Beauty, Hiram Abiff, the widow's son, whose cunning craft and curious workmanship beautified and adorned the Temple. Are you willing to take the oath? We have several, and they are divided into two classes. W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, it is my orders that this Lodge be now closed, and stand closed until our next regular communication (barring emergency), when all, or a suitable number, shall have due and timely notice. 124:1 Can any living Mason be simple enough to believe that Dr. Anderson, in his "Defence of Masonry," intended to prove a real historical fact when he explained the exhumation of the body of H. A. Where the same questions were asked and like answers given as at the door. The Lodge is closed in nearly the same manner that it is opened, and, in fact, all three of the Degrees are closed alike. It was his usual practice at that hour, while the craft were called from labor to refreshment, to enter into the unfinished "Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies," of the Temple, and there offer up his adorations to the Deity, and draw his designs on the trestle-board. 97. Conductor--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. however, the connection of the widow's son with the building of the Temple was endeared to the two monarchs; and, to preserve and consecrate his memory, a new arrangement of discipline was adopted; and a legend incorporated into the system, which served to promote a similar object with the fabulous narrative used in the spurious initiations, viz., to inculcate and impress on the candidate's mind the doctrine of a resurrection and a future state--Theo. The Master should instruct the candidate (and he generally does) how to make the signs before he gets up from the altar, after taking the obligation. Foot to foot--that you will never hesitate to go on foot, and out of your way, to assist and serve a worthy brother. Morgan [1827] (Murdered by The three (blows) were given with the three (tools, i.e., gauge, square, and gavel). His death was premeditated by fifteen Fellow Crafts, who, seeing the Temple about to be completed, and being desirous of obtaining the secrets of a Master Mason, whereby they might travel in foreign countries and receive Master's wages, entered into a horrid conspiracy to extort them from our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, or take his life; but, reflecting with horror on the atrocity of the crime, twelve of them recanted; the other three persisted in their murderous designs. They returned and bore this information to King Solomon, who ordered them to disguise themselves and travel as before, with positive instructions to find the ruffians and with as positive assurance that, if they did not, they twelve should he deemed the murderers, and suffer severely for the crime committed. S. D.--At the left hand of the Worshipful Master in the east. p. 166. The Master now steps back about three paces from the altar, and says. have compassion on the children of thy creation, administer them comfort in time of trouble, and save them with an everlasting salvation. Heretofore you have had some one to pray for you, but now you have none. A. As they approach the Worshipful Master's station, he says: W. M.--Brother Senior Deacon, you will reconduct the candidate to the Senior Warden in the west, with my orders that he teach him how to wear his apron as a Master Mason. 146:1 "In the performance of a ceremony so solemn and momentous as the closing of a Mason's Lodge, every member has a lively interest. After being taught how to wear your apron as a Master Mason, how were you then disposed of? S. W.--In order that I might travel in foreign countries, work, and receive Master's wages, being better enabled to support myself and family, and contribute to the relief of worthy distressed Master Masons, their widows and orphans. Ruffian--You have (here Master seizes the candidate more fiercely, and affects a great earnestness of purpose) escaped "Jubela" and "Jubelo"; me you cannot escape; my name is "Jubelum!" Masonic Cipher Book Grand Lodge F.A.A.M District of Columbia [1994] (Wikileaks) Masonic Cipher Book Grand Lodge F.A.A.M District of Columbia [1994] (Mirror Site) Illustrations of Masonry, by Capt. At the usual report, preceded by an inquiry involving the best interests of Masonry, the brethren are again reminded what is the chief care of a Mason. "O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost! He was fifty five years young, which is far too young for this sort of thing. J. W.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degrees? "I furthermore promise and swear, that I will stand to and abide by all laws, rules, and regulations of the Master Masons' Degree, and of the Lodge of which I may hereafter become a member, as far as the same shall come to my knowledge; and that I will ever maintain and support the constitution, laws, and edicts of the Grand Lodge under which the same shall be holden. (Gives one rap (), when the Junior Deacon, at the inner door of the Lodge, rises to his feet.) Candidate (prompted by conductor.) Fellowcraft Handbook. Q. Free shipping. 7, p. 18--some Masters make this sign twice), accompanied by the following exclamation, viz. 120:1 Respecting the lost word and its substitute, some say that King Solomon advised the change, while others affirm that the three Fellow Crafts adopted the substituted word without consulting him. On the points of the compasses, extended from my naked right to left breast, which was to show that as the vital parts of man are contained within the two points of the Compasses, which are friendship, morality, and Brotherly love. All in attendance, including exemplars, will be clad in business dress with appropriate regalia. p. 178. W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, I now declare this Lodge duly closed. Turning in his seat toward the Treasurer's desk, he says to the Treasurer: "My worthy brother of Tyre, as the Master's word is now lost, the first sign given at the grave, and the first word spoken, after the body is raised, shall be adopted for the regulation of all Masters' Lodges, until future generations shall find out the right. A. "Five constitute a Lodge of Fellow Crafts two Master Masons and three Fellow Crafts. From the foregoing remarks, it will be seen that the essential points of Masonry are identical the world over, and that the differences, which are of minor importance, may be gathered by comparing the present work with Richardson's Monitor or Allyn's Ritual. CANDIDATE TAKING THE OATH OF A MASTER MASON. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, was slain at high twelve. Scroll all the way to the end for answers to the quiz. The Pot of Incense, the Beehive. Senior Deacon steps forward, and whispers in the Warden's ear, "Tubal Cain.". A. me to rise, salute the Junior and Senior Wardens. they approach the Junior Warden's station in the south, he steps silently out from his seat to the floor, and confronts the blind-folded candidate, clinching him by the collar in a very rough manner, and at the same time exclaiming: left to right: S. D., or Conductor. W. M.--Why leave you the west, and travel toward the east! It is right around 490 words long. 2 Fellow Craft. that my breast had been torn open, my heart plucked out and placed upon the highest pinnacle of the Temple, there to be devoured by the vultures of the air, ere I had consented to the death of so good a man as our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff.' ", Our cause is just; let us rush in and seize them.". However, those who understand the whys, and how-tos of memory can develop their own memorycraft's and reap many benefits. Behold! of Royal and Select Masters, Select Master Degree, Order W. M.--Brother Secretary, have you any thing on your desk? We were ordered to observe whether the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing appertaining to the Master's Degree, was on or about the body; but, brothers, we are only Fellow Crafts, and know nothing about the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing appertaining to the Master's, [paragraph continues] Degree; we must, however, make an examination, or we will be put to death.". We are told, if we do not find the ruffians we must be punished--put to death, probably. A. Kneeling on both my naked knees, both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses; in which due form I took the solemn oath of a Master Mason, which is as follows: (Here give the obligation; but it is never required--being only a matter of form.). To signify that my duties and obligations become more and more binding as I advance in Masonry. K. S.--Arise, you twelve Fellow Crafts, divide yourselves into parties and travel--three east, three north, three south, and three west--with others whom I shall appoint, in search of the ruffians. Q. A. After saluting the Wardens, what did you then discover? pdf, Morals and Dogma, by Albert Pike [1872] A. . A. times Master Mason's wore their aprons with the right corner turned up in the form of a triangle to distinguish them as Master Masons, and as overseers of the work, but in modern times we work in speculative Masonry only and a Master . The third was the voice of Jubelum, exclaiming, louder than the rest: 'It was I that gave the fatal blow, it was I that killed him. The Master having given the word, which is MAH-HAH-BONE, in low breath, requests the candidate to repeat it with him, which is in this wise: Master telling candidate never to give it in any other way than that in which he has received it. The only alterations which occur in the lectures of each degree are in the commencement. When all has been again quiet in the Lodge for a few seconds, the brethren jump up, commence laughing, singing, &c., exclaiming: No work to-day. [paragraph continues] Master that you teach this candidate how to wear his apron as a Master Mason. I recently visited an amazing King Solomon's Temple replica in Sao Paulo, Brasil. At this time a party arrived with the ruffians, and related that, while sitting down to rest and refresh themselves, they heard the following horrid exclamations from the clefts of an adjacent rock: the first was the voice of Jubela, exclaiming, "Oh! THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. 1. S. D--In search of further light in Masonry. You will pass on to the Senior Warden's station in the west, for his examination. 17. 3 and p. 17) which is responded to by the Master. I hold in my hand an instrument of death; therefore, give me the Master's word, or I will take your life in a moment! Hemming. [paragraph continues] Problem of Euclid, the Hour-Glass, the Scythe, and the Three Steps on the Master's Carpet. Conductor. At this time, the twelve Fellow Crafts, who had recanted from their murderous designs, appeared before King Solomon, clothed in white gloves and aprons, in token of their innocence, acknowledging their premeditated guilt, and humbly imploring his pardon. ii. On the Ground Floor of King Solomon's Temple. The candidate is divested of all wearing apparel, except his shirt and drawers, and if he has not the latter, he is furnished with a pair by the brethren preparing him. Suspicious characters! (Sits down.). Cheek to cheek, or mouth to ear--that you will ever caution and whisper good counsel in the ear of an erring brother, and, in the most friendly manner, remind him of his errors, and aid his reformation, giving him due and timely notice, that he may ward off approaching danger.". Memory Work. But nothing could be seen or heard of him. Upon which the three Fellow Crafts rush forward over benches and chairs, and secure the ruffians in no very gentle manner, and lead them to the Worshipful Master's seat in the east, when one of them reports to the Master: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, I, being one who pursued a westerly course, and, on my return, after several days of fruit-less search, being more weary than my companions, sat down on the brow of a hill to rest and refresh myself; and, on rising, accidentally caught hold of a sprig of acacia,1 which, easily giving way, excited my suspicions. In a just and lawfully constituted Lodge of Master Mason. About this time a party arrived with the ruffians, and related that while sitting down to rest and refresh themselves, they heard the following horrid exclamations from the clefts of an adjacent rock. A. W. M.--Any thing in the south, Brother Junior Warden? S. W. (rising to his feet, and giving the sign of a Master Mason, if opened on that Degree.) 3 Master Mason. WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. The Master gives one rap with his gavel, when all take their seats except the candidate, who remains standing before the Master, by whom he is addressed as follows: W. M.--Brother Gabe, in closing this Degree, I now give you the following. 12 days ago. Arch Knight Templar Priest Degree, Order of Demolay Ritual - Masonic Youth Organization Turning to the Senior Warden, he continues: K. S.--My worthy brother of Tyre, I will thank you to endeavor to raise the body by the Fellow Craft's grip. You have a pass from King Solomon, I presume? By this time they have got near the candidate (who is still lying on the floor, rolled up in the canvas), when one of the party sits down near his head, and at the same time says: "Well, brothers, I am very weary; I must sit down and rest before I can go any farther.". ), "Kneeling on both my naked knees, both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses.". Ancient!Free!&!Accepted!Masons! Hold up your heads, and hear your sentence. 142:1 LECTURE.--In the Masters' Degree, the first section illustrates the ancient and proper mode of raising a candidate to this sublime Degree. SW: I am. J. W. (making sign.) Q. What induced you to become a Master Mason? As the Senior Deacon and candidate pass the different stations of the officers, they (the officers) sound their gavels as follows; when they pass the Junior Warden in the south the first time, he gives one rap (), Senior Warden one rap, and Worshipful Master one rap; the second time, .Junior Warden two raps, Senior Warden two raps, and Worshipful Master two raps (); the third time round, Junior Warden three raps (), Senior. But we must look a little closer into the manner of making a covenant, in order to discover the connection of the different penalties as references to one entire ceremony. --Grand Master Hiram, I am glad to meet you thus alone. Conductor here instructs candidate to pass his thumb from the second joint to space beyond, which is the second space. --Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! p. 127 It testifies our faith in the resurrection of the body, and while it inculcates a practical lesson of prudence and unshrinking fidelity, it inspires the most cheering hone of that final reward which belongs alone to "just made perfect."--Lexicon. 2. One of the brothers, representing one of the three ruffians, in a corner near by, is now heard to exclaim, in a loud, but deep tone of voice: "Oh! A. I was conducted to the Worshipful Master in the east, who presented me with the working-tools of a Master Mason, which are all the implements of Masonry indiscriminately, but more especially the trowel. They shuffle about a few moments, when they are called to order by the sound of the gavel from the Master's seat in the east, who inquires in a loud voice as follows: W. M. (now styled King Solomon.) If it was of my own free-will and accord, if I was worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared, had made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degree, and was properly vouched for; all which being answered in the affirmative, I was asked by what further right or benefit I expected to gain admission. These facts will account for the want of agreement between the East and the West and Southwest, as to what are the true Barney Lectures. cement which unites us into one sacred band, or society of friends and brothers, among whom no contention should ever exist, but that noble contention, or rather emulation, of who best can work and best agree. You may wish to print them on a separate piece of paper, should you wish to use the quiz in your Masonic education training classes. never--no, never dies. ii. This is the due-guard, and alludes to the position of your hands while taking the Obligation; this is the sign, and alludes to the penalty of the Obligation. sign of an Entered Apprentice, who presented his. For example, this section is from Entered Apprentice degree memory work: W. M.--Why in the south, and your duty there, Brother Junior? . First Craftsman--Hallo, friend! UNIFORM FLOOR WORK GENERAL RULES APRON: The apron shall be worn over the outer garment. generally the W. M. in the east. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am about to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices, and direct him to tyle . Let us go and report. Treasurer--(See opening ceremony, p. 1 "What means this acacia coming up so easily? Q. I'm the International Master Council of DeMolay and an EA out of Myrtle lodge in Oklahoma City. SPONSORED. --Brother Senior Warden, at the opening of this Lodge you informed me that you were a Master Mason. By the order of the Master and the assistance of the Brethren. "Lord of all! Second Ruffian--We shall be taken and put to death. A rope, technically called, by Masons, a cable-tow, is wound around his body three times, and a bandage, or hoodwink, is tied very closely over his eyes. They returned and bore this intelligence to King Solomon, who ordered them to divide themselves, and travel as before, with positive instructions to find the ruffians, and with as positive assurance, that if they did not the twelve should be deemed the murderers, and suffer severely for the crime committed. this work, would not be out of place, as it will account to the reader for the difference existing between Masonic "works" in the several States, and in Europe: "In the year 1817, Brother John Barney, formerly of Charlotte, Vermont, went to Boston, and obtained possession of the Preston Lectures, taught there by Gleason, and approved by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The Senior Deacon steps to the altar, takes the compasses, repairs to the door, opens it, and says: S. D.--Let him enter, and be received in due form. His friends now approach him, and congratulate him upon his Masonic appearance, asking him how he likes the degree, and if he is not glad he is through, &c., &c. The object of this is to mislead the candidate, and to impress upon his mind the idea that there is no more of the ceremony, and that his initiation is completed. However, it becomes "real work" when the verbiage must be actually committed to memory - and vocal chord output. despicable villains!