Both points of the compasses elevated above the square, which was to teach me never to lose sight of those truly Masonic virtues, which are friendship, morality, and brotherly love. A. 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. 127-130. Are you willing to take the oath? Worshipful Master gives one rap with his gavel (). --To see that the Lodge is duly tyled. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit shall return unto God, who gave it.". Q. Dedicated to the Memory of Dudley H. Sheppard 1952-2006 Compiled, Edited and Approved by: Dr. Steven V. Cates Leaksville Lodge 136, Eden, NC Chair, Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education --O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost! The Obligation of a Master Mason that I need to memorize is huge! The second was that of Jubelo, exclaiming: 'Oh! Conductor--From the real grip of a Fellow Craft to the pass grip of a Master Mason. (Pronounced by the conductor--Tubal Cain.) The Rough Ashlar is the stone taken from the quarry in its rude and natural state The Perfect Ashlar is the stone prepared by the workmen, to be adjusted by the working tools . Just the catechisms to move up to a higher degree, or memorizing parts to confer the degrees on others? W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, how should Masons meet? The ruffians buried the body in the rubbish of the Temple until low-twelve, or twelve at night, when they met by agreement and carried it a westerly course from the Temple, to the brow of a hill west of Mount Moriah, where they buried it in a grave dug due east and west, six feet, perpendicular, at the head of which they planted an acacia, in order to conceal it, and that the place might be known, should occasion ever require, and made their escape. He has not been seen in or about the Temple. Master, pointing to these pillars, says: "These are called the three grand Masonic columns or pillars, and are designated Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty. What have we done? 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.). FIG. If this is the case, you cannot get a passage with me, I assure you. Besides, when a work is nearly completed, the necessity of Plans and designs ceases altogether. Phil., p. 309. 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! W. M.--Brethren, the minutes will stand approved, if there are no objections. Answer--Most Worshipful King Solomon, we are but Fellow Crafts; we therefore know nothing about the Master's word or the Master's Degree. The brother who has acted the part of sea-captain now takes his station at the door again, when these Fellow Crafts approach him in the west. and signing your name to the constitution and by-laws--which will then make you a member of this Lodge. Why do you think a cartoonist might create a very thin character with a huge hat. Captain--Very well, you can have a passage. Phil., p. 232. 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! The Master, after giving the candidate the pass-grip and word, bids him rise and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens, and convince them that he is . Second Ruffian--We will go to some other port. the Book of Constitutions guarded by the Tyler's Sword, the Sword pointing to a Naked Heart, the All-seeing Eye, the Anchor and Ark, the Forty-seventh. In a regularly constituted Lodge of Masons. (The Deacons return to their places) WM: *. I have long sought this opportunity. As they approach the west, the Senior Warden steps out as did the Junior Warden, facing the candidate, and, clinching him by the collar more roughly than the Junior Warden, exclaiming as follows: S. W. (Second Ruffian.) (Master has a small trowel, which he shows the candidate as he commences to read concerning it. The brethren now all kneel around the body on one knee. 1 (See Note P, page 271.). If lodge functions go smoothly, it is the Master who takes the credit. This is all intended to produce its effect upon the ears of the candidate. Three Grand Masters, three thousand three hundred Masters or overseers of the work, eighty thousand Fellow Crafts, and seventy thousand Entered Apprentices, &c., &c. (See p. All eyes are upon the Master. of Royal and Select Masters, Select Master Degree, Order Answer (1 of 19): The 33rd Degree is honorary and one receives it by invitation only. O Lord my God!! 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! To attain the 32nd degree, for example, a Freemason must have been a Master Mason for at least 14 years, have been elected Master of the Lodge, and have satisfactorily served the Supreme Council. degree live in Texas. What induced you to become a Master Mason? Free shipping. ), A. 140:1 The questions and answers in this lecture, relative to the disposition of the body and its discovery, &c., &c., are precisely like the historical part of this Degree, page 122, or that portion describing the conferring of the Degree, page 107. King Solomon ordered them to divide in parties, and travel three east, three west, three north, and three south, with others whom he should appoint, in search of the ruffians. Our three ancient Grand Masters formed a resolution to reward all worthy Master Masons who should prove themselves worthy, by fidelity, industry, and skill, by communicating the omnific 5 word to them. 1. never--no, never dies. Takes the candidate by the "real grip" of a Fellow Craft, and says. CANDIDATE TAKING THE OATH OF A MASTER MASON. A sufficient number of the brethren now take up the body (yet rolled up in the canvas), and, raising it on their shoulders, proceed to carry it around the Lodge, head foremost, three times, in representation of ascending a hill, the last time halting in the west end of the Lodge, nearly in front of the Senior Warden's station, and a little to the right. Your virtue, honor, and reputation are concerned in supporting with dignity the character you now bear. But is this. hereafter instructed in, to any person unless it. When the candidate is fully dressed, the door is unceremoniously thrown open, and he, in company with others, is permitted to enter the Lodge. (Sits down.). How many constitute a Fellow Crafts' Lodge? First Ruffian, Jubela, generally the J. W. in the south. Begone! As they start, the conductor commences to relate to the candidate the following: Conductor--Brother, it was the usual custom of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff (this is the first he hears about Hiram Abiff), to enter into the unfinished "Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies," of King Solomon's Temple, each day at high twelve, while the craft were called from labor to refreshment, for the purpose of drawing out his designs upon the trestle-board, whereby the craft might pursue their labors; after which, it was further his custom to offer up his devotions to the Deity. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice. or Best Offer. On being brought to more light, what did you first discover more than you had heretofore done? A. pdf, Grand Lodge of Nevada Master Mason Ritual in 5, 6, pp. What! 18.) SW: I am. ), passed peacefully at home on the morning of February 24, 2023. --Further light in Masonry. The Master silently steps to the east, near the candidate's head, and strikes the hour of low twelve (which is twelve o'clock at night) on a triangle or bell. (Gives one rap (), when the Junior Deacon, at the inner door of the Lodge, rises to his feet.) The third degree or Master Mason's Degree of the freemason order is the culmination of the Blue Lodge system. [paragraph continues] Warden three raps, and the Worshipful Master three raps. O Lord my God!!! Arch Knight Templar Priest Degree, Order of Demolay Ritual - Masonic Youth Organization Conductor--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. By being divested of all metals, neither naked nor clad, barefoot, hoodwinked, and a cable-tow three times about my naked body; in which situation I was conducted to the door of the lodge by a Brother. Entered Apprentice Handbook. Candidate (prompted by conductor.) At each exclamation he gives the grand hailing sign of distress (see Fig. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . Senior Warden, one. Junior Deacon here steps forward and whispers in the Senior Deacon's ear, "Tubal Cain.". Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons State of Texas [1922] This is the 'Monitor' of the Texas Masons. 7, p. Q. Craftsmen, we are having good times; I wonder if it will last. --No, we have no pass; we did not know it was necessary. Again, some of the rituals taught that H. A. JD: Worshipful Master. On the Ground Floor of King Solomon's Temple. It should be remarked here, that there is a similar column on the Senior Warden's desk, which is always placed in a horizontal position (i.e., turned down on its side) when the Junior Warden's column is up, and vice vers. Complete Master Mason Study Guide. He cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. But its esoteric meaning contains some of the most profound spiritual instruction which it is possible to obain to-day. He then turns to the Junior Warden, and says: "You will take the body by the Entered Apprentice grip, and see if it can be raised.". His business is to teach the subordinate Lodges the Ritual of Freemasonry, and he is paid generally by salary, or so much from each Lodge before whom he may lecture. Q. As soon as a lodge accepts you, you are an apprentice. Hand to back--that you will ever be ready to stretch forth your hand to assist and save a fallen brother; and that you will vindicate his character behind his back, as well as before his face. Foot to foot--that you will never hesitate to go on foot, and out of your way, to assist and serve a worthy brother. 138:1 Our traditions further say, that the time when this celebrated use went into the H. of H. (Holy of Holies) to offer up his orisons to God, at the hour of H (high) twelve, the Ark of the Covenant had not been removed thither, for that took place at the dedication, after which no one was permitted to enter but the H. P. (High Priest), and he only ours a year, on the great day of expiation, at which time he had a string or belt around his waist, which extended into the court of the tabernacle, that he might be drawn forth from the S. S. (Sanctum Santorum) in case sudden death should occur while he officiated there.--Historical Land-marks, vol. Q. (See pp. At best, critics alleged, men made Masons in a day or two would undoubtedly be the fastest ones to leave. It was, 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, work, 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. You will therefore suffer yourself to be again hoodwinked, and kneel where you are, and pray orally or mentally, as you please. In the United States they say that the first attack was made at the south door, the second at the west door, and finally at the east. Finally, brethren, be ye all of one mind, live in peace, and may the God of love and peace delight to dwell with and bless you. W. M.--Has any brother around the Lodge any thing to offer for the benefit of Masonry before we proceed to close? The three craftsmen, having stood by the candidate all this time, listening to the ruffians, whose voices they recognize, say one to another: "What shall we do? Part of the fun of masonry is finding these patterns as you memorize the ritual words.The author touches on this as much as he is able to in the untyled forum of a book available to the public while still maintaining masonic secrets, and there are no spoilers that would make lower degree masons avoid this book. Part 1. What are the working tools of a Master Mason? 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 . paragraph 6. The main thing we do in normal Lodge meetings is perform our rituals or ceremonies. A. p. 148. grand Masonic word on the five points of fellowship. The Monitor has model speeches and prayers for various occasions, and defines the order of Masonic processions. Each blends Masonic moral philosophy in a unique lesson which is intended to have a serious impact and influence on the man who receives the degree. W. M.--Your duty there, Brother Treasurer? FELLOWCRAFT MASON- 2ND DEGREE - STAIRCASE TRACING BOARD / LECTURE PROP. Q. 1. (Scottish Rite 1st - 32nd 'Degree' Explanations), 'Masonic Ritual for use by The Most Aprons, Grand Lodge of British Columbia Petition and "Further, that I will always aid and assist all poor, distressed, worthy Master Masons, their widows and orphans, knowing them to be such, as far as their necessities may require, and my ability permit, without material injury to myself and family. 87:1 Our present Third Degree is not architectural, but traditionary, historical, and legendary; its traditions being unfortunately hyperbolical; its history apocryphal, and its legends fabulous.--The Freemason's Treasury, p. 222. In the character of a Master Mason, you are authorized to correct the errors and irregularities of your uninformed brethren, and to guard them against a breach of fidelity. The lecture is as follows: Q. ii. ", "Yes, here is the body of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, in a mangled and putrid state. of!the!! K. S.--You twelve Fellow Crafts will go in search of the body, and, if found, observe whether the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing that appertains to the Master's Degree, is on or about it. "2nd. Both points of the Compasses bare; which was to teach me never to lose sight of the Masonic application of that useful and valuable instrument, which teaches friendship, morality, and Brotherly love. S. W.--I did not, but found a substitute. 1971 Masons Authorized Or KJV Holy Bible Red Letter Master Reference Edition . The Master now gives and explains to the candidate the several signs and tokens of this Degree, commencing with the first (see Figs. 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. Q. In the mean time, it is hoped and expected that every brother will demean himself as becomes a man and a Mason. Why are they not at work as usual? Not!to!be!consulted!in!any!Lodge!or! ", "Oh! : youth, man-hood, and age. They present the jewel to the Master, who, on examination of it, says: "This is the jewel of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff; there can be no longer any doubt as to the identity of the body.". Captain--What! I fear he is indisposed. 2 Fellow Craft. You are now bound by duty, honor, and gratitude, to be faithful to your trust; to support the dignity of your character on every occasion; and to enforce, by precept and example, obedience to the tenets of the Order. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Remember it more "especially to the household of the faithful.". Q. It was to show that my duties and obligations became more and more extended as I advanced in Masonry. 113:1 CASSIA--sometimes improperly and ignorantly used for acacia. "This report of the committee was accepted and adopted by the Grand Lodge, and Brother Barney, provided with the recommendation thus obtained, visited many of the Lodges of the State, and imparted to them a knowledge of these lectures. S. W.--Brother Junior Warden, it is the orders of the Worshipful Master, &c., &c. J. W.--Brethren, you have heard the orders of the Worshipful Master, as communicated to me through the Senior Warden in the west--you will take notice, and govern yourselves accordingly. (See Note Q, Appendix.). Ruffian--This (shaking candidate) does not satisfy me! Masonic ritual is the scripted words and actions that are spoken or performed during the degree work in a Masonic lodge. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, was slain at high twelve. A. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. 18.) W. M.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree? It is the pass-word to the Master's degree. The room is cleared by removing the altar and lights, and the two large pillars used in the Second Degree. The Master (Third Ruffian) then exclaims: W. M. (as Third Ruffian.) (See page 247.). Master Mason Handbook. A. . Candidate. This is not, however, practised in city Lodges. Seven; one Master and six Entered Apprentices. WM: The first great care of Masons when convened.
