: before Caiaphas. As a Master Mason, a man is free to follow his own path in the craft and is entitled to the benefits of full membership. WM: The password is right in duly received in the east, WM: Br. Brethren Thus you will render yourself deserving of the honor which we have conferred, and merit the confidence we have reposed. The unfinished Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies, of King Solomon's Temple. Solomon Lodge is an active lodge with most of our officers being less than 50 years of age. Phil., p. 309. They now separate about the Lodge, saying to each other: "This is very unjust of the King. (Gives candidate a sudden shake.). G. finishing with a few other names; when he leaves the brethren in the ante-room, closes the door, and reports as follows to King Solomon: G. : youth, man-hood, and age. No three States in the Union "work" alike. WM: what is your duties brother Junior Deacon? desire to proceed in all our doings. King Solomon then ordered them to divide themselves into parties, and travel three east, three west, three north, and three south; and that they should, with others whom he should appoint, go in search of the ruffians. W. M.--Brother Gabe, you are kneeling, for the third time, at the altar of Masonry, to take upon yourself the solemn oath of a Master Mason; and I, as Master of this Lodge, take pleasure, as on former occasions, in informing you that there is nothing in it which will interfere with the duty you owe to your God, your neighbor, your country, or self. Second Ruffian--We shall be taken and put to death. A. Fourteen hundred and fifty-three columns, and two thousand nine hundred and six pilasters; all hewn from the finest Parian marble. Seven years; during which it rained not in the daytime, that the workmen might not be obstructed in their labor. Three ruffian nations from the south, the west, and the east--the Syrians, the Chaldeans, and the Romans--gave in succession this temporary dispensation its death-blow; those who sought religion through the wisdom of the ancients were not able to raise her; she eluded their grasp, and the polluted hands were also stretched forth in vain for her restoration. SW: 149:1 See Robert Morris's Freemason's Monitor, 1860. K. S.--Jubela, you stand charged as accessory to the death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. Conductor (S. D.)--Brother Gabe, who has been regularly initiated Entered Apprentice, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft, and now wishes to receive further light in Masonry, by being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. elsewhere 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. Q. Let us pray.". Conductor--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. I have, from West to East, and from East to West. 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. The Worshipful Master gives three raps with his gavel, which brings the whole Lodge to their feet. (makes the sign, see Fig. EL Masonic Temple holds public open house It might have pleased the great Creator of heaven and earth to have made man independent of all other beings; but, as dependence is one of the strongest bonds of society, mankind were made dependent on each other for protection and security, as they thereby enjoy better opportunities of fulfilling the duties of reciprocal love and friendship. p. 148. Brother Gabe, permit me to call your attention to the last emblem on the carpet--the spade, setting-maul, coffin, grave, and sprig of acacia. Master now takes his seat in the east, and requests candidate to stand before him. This latter is accomplished as follows: a canvas, seven feet long and about six feet wide, with five or six strong loops on each side, is produced from a closet or chest in the room; and a buckskin bag, stuffed with hair, about the size of two boxing-gloves, is taken from the same receptacle. this time, the steps, due-guards and signs of the 3, degrees, Senior Deacon passes on to the west, where the same questions are asked and answered as before, and the Senior Warden suffers them to pass on to the Worshipful Master in the east, where the same questions and answers are repeated. Conductor--Cain. A. S. W. (rising to his feet and making the sign of a Master Mason.) His ancient duties were to pay the Craft (the members of the guild) their wages and to handle disputes among the workers. 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. The spade, which dug the grave of our Grand Master, may soon dig ours; the setting-maul, which terminated his earthly existence, may be among the casualties which will, sooner or later, terminate ours; the coffin, which received his remains, may soon receive ours; the grave, that abode for the dead, may soon be our grave; the acacia (that evergreen which once marked the temporary resting-place of the illustrious dead), that bloomed and flourished at the head of our Grand Master's grave, and was the cause of its timely discovery, is an emblem of our faith in the immortality of the soul, which never! Worshipful Master is about to open a Lodge, of Worshipful Master gives one rap with his gavel, when the Lodge is closed, and the brethren divest themselves of their regalia, preparatory to returning to their respective homes. S. W. (rising to his feet, and giving the sign of a Master Mason, if opened on that Degree.) 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. Which way shall we go?". Let no motive, there-fore, make you swerve from your duty, violate your vows, or betray your trust; but be true and faithful, and imitate the example of that celebrated artist whom you this evening represent. To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and What say you, guilty or not guilty? J. W.--Pass. ", Our cause is just; let us rush in and seize them.". How came he to be assassinated at that hour? The Ruffian gives the candidate a brush across the throat with his right hand, and at the same time relinquishes his hold with his left, steps quietly to one side, and permits the conductor and candidate td pass on to the Senior Warden's station in the west, which is done by the conductor advancing very rapidly, pulling the candidate along with him. This closing of the lodge, of releasing the sacred space, of being challenged to go out into the world to be better men, all tie back into the degree we each . Privileges of a Master Mason. 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. West to the Junior Warden in the south, and. Seven; one Master and six Entered Apprentices. This is not, however, practised in city Lodges. 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.". Senior Deacon gives three loud knocks (), which are responded to by one () from the parties outside. Conductor (S. D.) leads the candidate up in front of the Master's seat in the east. B. divided the operatives the three classes, viz., Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, and Masters; paying the wages of the former at the pillar of J (Jachin), and the Masters in the Middle Chamber. Amid its concerns and temptations, forget not the duties you have heard so frequently inculcated and so forcibly recommended in this Lodge. 6, p. 1. Junior Deacon here steps forward and whispers in the Senior Deacon's ear, "Tubal Cain.". 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. 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. 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. Illustrations of Masonry: Illustrations of Masonry: Closing the Lodge The Lodge is closed in nearly the same manner that it is opened, and, in fact, all three of the Degrees are closed alike. The Deacon then closes the door, repairs to the centre of the Lodge-room before the altar, and sounds his rod on the floor three times (), which is responded to by the Master with three raps of the gavel, when the Senior Deacon makes the sign of a Master Mason (see Fig. This was an invention of our ancient friend and brother, the great Pythagoras, who, in his travels through Asia, Africa, and, Is an emblem of human life. What say you, sir, guilty or not guilty? Masonic Fellow-craft Middle Chamber Lecture P, Dis W1W Notes on Interconnected Economy and S, Residential Report Writing and Case Studies. Why are they not at work as usual? He directed me to the Senior Warden in the west, and he to the Worshipful Master in the east, where the same questions were asked, and like answers returned as before. The traditional account of the death, several burials, and resurrections of one of the craft, Hiram Abiff, the widow's son, as developed in conferring this Degree, is very interesting. 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. A. The ancient landmarks of the order, intrusted to your care, you are carefully to preserve; and never suffer them to be infringed, or countenance a deviation from the established usages and customs of the fraternity. A. 2, Ceremonies of Opening and Closing Grand Lodge & Provincial Grand Lodge and Form of Installation of W.M. In this state of darkness and despair she lay until the Saviour came, instituted the five points of Christian fellowship, and raised her from the dust, in which she had been indecently interred, to a more glorious inheritance."--Theo. A. 107:1 Professor Stuart, of Andover, one of the most skilful linguists and earned men in the United States, has endeavored to show that the legend of the Third Degree is an imposture, "since the names of the criminals are formed from the Latin language, and not from the Hebrew, to which they have no affinity whatever." CANDIDATE TAKING THE OATH OF A MASTER MASON. harmony 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. 96% (57) 96% found this document useful (57 votes) 43K views. The Worshipful Master here gives the candidate a blow on his head with a buckskin bag, or setting-maul;1 at the same. Hominy, being the support and strength of all institution, more especially this of ours. 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. JD: The Ruffians now return near to the body, when the following conversation takes place: First Ruffian--What shall we do in this case? W. M.--Brother Gabe, you will please approach the east. AMEN. But nothing could be seen or heard of him. J. D.--By a brother of this Degree within the outer door. Q. You say they turned back into the country? A. JW: WM: Again, the Master, one. What gave rise to pret-a-porter fashions? - Good evening Brethren. [paragraph continues] Lodge, that they having due and timely notice, may govern themselves accordingly. The first was the voice of Jubela exclaiming:2 'Oh! The other example of such a covenant is in Genesis xv.--Historical Landmarks, vol. W. M.--Brother Gabe, as you are clothed as a Master Mason,1 it is necessary that you should have the working-tools or a Master Mason. A. I arose, and on my passage around the Lodge was accosted by three Fellow Crafts, who thrice demanded of me the secrets of a Master Mason; and, on being refused, the first gave me a blow with the twenty-four-inch gauge, across my throat; the second with a square, across my breast; the third with a setting-maul, on my forehead, which felled me on the spot. The Junior Warden then takes hold of the candidate's right hand, giving him the Entered Apprentice's grip (see Fig. J. W.--Brother Senior Deacon, is he worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared? On your return to the Lodge, where were you placed? I will suffer you to pass on to the Senior Warden's station in the west, for his examination. As the sun is in the West at close of day, so, stands Is there no hope for the widow's son? WM: Lodge No ___ be now opened, on countries, work and receive Masters, wages, Conductor here takes off the hoodwink and removes the cable-tow, and all around the altar place their hands in the position of the duegard of a Master Mason. Worshipful Master in opening and closing, the By being divested of all metals, neither naked nor clothed, barefoot nor shod, hoodwinked, with a cable-tow three times around my body, in which condition I was conducted to the door of the Lodge by a brother. These implements are both used as will be described hereafter. S. D.--The pass is right; you will wait with patience until the Worshipful Master is informed of your request and his answer returned. A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. A. 99:1 The jewels of a Masters' Lodge are suspended from blue velvet collars, bordered and embroidered with silver. (S) Worshipful Master, we are duly tyled. 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. Demonstrate and model your design. If there are present any Present or Past Grand, Officers, W. M. (looking candidate seriously in the face.) (See Fig. By there being no designs drawn on the trestle-board. Some say, that many days were expended in the search, and that the lost (body) was found near the seaside; others, that it was soon discovered near Jerusalem. None but he who has visited the Holy of Holies, and travelled the road of peril, can have any conception of the mysteries unfolded in this degree. Masonic Opening Flashcards | Chegg.com The Provincial Grand Master has always encouraged Mark Lodges to host an open lodge meeting to attract new members and generate interest in the Mark degree, especially those from Craft lodges within the building. --Your duty there, Brother Junior Deacon? First Ruffian--If such are the regulations, we shall not get a pass at any port, and what will become of us? 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. The first great care of Masons when convened? Second Ruffian, Jubelo, generally the S. W. in the west. Masonry has but little changed, and a knowledge of the alterations which have been made since Morgan's exposure was written is all that is requisite to make a "bright Mason." Behold! have compassion on the children of thy creation, administer them comfort in time of trouble, and save them with an everlasting salvation. 7, p. 18), which would be three times, then, turning to the Senior Warden, says: "My worthy brother of Tyre, what shall we do?". All rise. FIG 18. The Master now steps back about three paces from the altar, and says. 'The five points of fellowship are--foot to foot, knee to knee, breast to breast, hand to back, and cheek to cheek, or mouth to ear. Second Ruffian--We will go to some other port. 67.). 6, p. (The author would here remark, with regard to the matter of closing the Lodge, and asking the Wardens if they know any thing further before the Lodge, previous to closing, that it is a ruse to deceive the candidate, as the Master has no intention of closing until the ceremony of initiation has been concluded.). I suppose you are brothers, workmen from the Temple, and journeying, are you not? It was from the last that he was led to that most violent and excruciating death. due season, that the Worshipful Master may, receive "There were employed in its building three Grand Masters; three thousand three hundred Masters, or overseers of the work; eighty thousand Fellow Crafts, or hewers on the mountains and in the quarries; and seventy thousand Entered Apprentices, or bearers of burdens. We cannot, Is an emblem of time, which cuts the brittle thread of life, and. Freemasons. sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Have you ever traveled as a Master Mason? JD: (Secretary reads the minutes, &c., &c.). 12, p. The Senior Warden then takes the candidate's right hand, giving the real grip of a Fellow Craft (see Fig. "Mortals, now indulge a tear, For Mortality is here: See how wide her trophies wave Oer the slumbers of the grave! that the sublime principles of Freemasonry, may Time, unfolding the ringlets of her hair, denoted that time, patience, and perseverance accomplish all things. Yet, O Lord! Every human being has a claim upon your kind offices. Jubelo!!!" To carry orders from the Worshipful Master in, the And immediately one of the most intelligent brethren stations himself at the door of the ante-room, and when those who have been acting the part of the ruffians approach him, the following colloquy ensues: First Ruffian--Hallo, friend! (See engraving.). As a Mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to Freemasonry. The candidate then kneels, and the conductor ties a hoodwink very closely over both eyes, so that he cannot see. 6, p. 18), and says: S. D.--Brother Gabe, who has been regularly initiated Entered Apprentice, passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft, and now wishes to receive further light in Masonry, by being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Duncan's Masoic Ritual and Monitor, by Malcom C. Duncan, [1866], at sacred-texts.com. 12, p. 67), and letting his hand slip off quickly, he reports as follows: "Owing to the reason before given, the flesh cleaves from the bone, and the body cannot be so raised.". 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. Q. To observe the approach of cowans and, eavesdroppers, 87, for 72 Years, 6 Month, and 22 days. 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. declare _______ Lodge No. Conductor here instructs candidate to pass his thumb from the second joint to space beyond, which is the second space. At the revival in 1717, they were called setting-tool, setting maul, and setting-beetle; later in the century, it was the twenty-four-inch gauge, square, and gavel; then the setting-tool, square, and rule; and now the plumb-rule, square, and strong or heavy maul.--The Freemason's Treasury, p. 306. Jubela, Jubelo, it was I, that struck him harder than you both: it was I that gave him the fatal blow; it was I that killed him.". 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. W. M.--Has any brother around the Lodge any thing to offer for the benefit of Masonry before we proceed to close?
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