Closing a Master Masons Lodge of Sorrow - Facebook W. M.--You will attend to the alarm, and ascertain the cause. --Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! This communicate to the. Master, pointing to these pillars, says: "These are called the three grand Masonic columns or pillars, and are designated Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty. . Ruffians (affecting surprise.) sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. He served on the Commission for Information and Recognition of . 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." and as the dew that descended upon, the 105:1 In the progress of Masonry during the last century the fatal weapons underwent several changes. 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. Chapter 13 - The Ceremony Of Opening And Closing A Lodge All rise. Within the body of a just and duly constituted, Lodge J. W.--The token is right, and the pass is right. J. W. (makes the same sign as the Senior Warden.) 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. --Brother Senior Warden, at the opening of this Lodge you informed me that you were a Master Mason. In your present condition, what do you most desire? On being brought to light, what did you discover more than you had heretofore discovered? at the inner door; also to receive and, JW: no pass. Candidate. 17.) with hands, eternal in the heavens," where no discordant voice shall be heard, but all the soul shall experience shall be perfect bliss, and all it shall express shall be perfect praise, and love divine shall ennoble every heart, and hallelujahs exalted employ every tongue. Third Ruffian--Let us secrete ourselves until night and steal a small boat and put to sea. Masonic Fellow-craft Middle Chamber Lecture P, Dis W1W Notes on Interconnected Economy and S, Residential Report Writing and Case Studies. or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou So help me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same.". they Universal benevolence you are always to cultivate; and, by the regularity of your own behavior, afford the best example for the conduct of others less informed. We will carry the body a westerly course from the Temple to the brow of the hill west of Mount Moriah, where I have dug a grave due east and west, six feet perpendicular. In the second section, the historical traditions of the Order are introduced, and an important instance of Masonic virtue is exemplified. We are all born to die; we follow our friends to the brink of the grave, and, standing on the shore of a vast ocean, we gaze with exquisite anxiety until the last struggle is over, and we see them sink into the fathomless abyss. Uploaded the Shannon Guy. Scribd is the world's largest socializing lesen and publishing site. A. it. Jubelo! W. M.--You will repeat your name, and say after me: "I, Peter Gabe (Master gives three raps with his gavel, when all present assemble round the altar), of my own free-will and accord, in the presence of Almighty God, and this worshipful Lodge, erected to him and dedicated to the holy Sts. He made me a Master Mason in due form. 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.". 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. Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond-tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail; because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets; or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken at the fountain, or the wheel at the cistern. (See engraving.). 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. A. How should a Master Mason wear his apron? A. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like W.M. I, communicate (Deacon opens the door, and delivers his message.). To the three jewels of a Master Mason, which are friend-ship, morality, and brotherly love. --No, we have no pass; we did not know it was necessary. J. W. (making sign.) commanded (See engraving.). K. S.--Vile, impious wretches! Five; two Masters and three Fellow Crafts. "Here another guest we bring. Some substitute for the latter, but with less propriety, the crown of thorns. of the same might be disturbed. In France, it was originally south, north, and east, but now west, south, and east. W. M.--Why leave you the west, and travel toward the east! K. S.--O Lord my God! With another classmate, design a draped or wrapped garment using a square or rectangular piece of fabric. The Master now gives and explains to the candidate the several signs and tokens of this Degree, commencing with the first (see Figs. Brother Senior Warden, all present are Master, WM: Present the flag of our country at the Altar. Seven; one Master and six Entered Apprentices. and sits down near the candidate. The Senior Warden approaches the candidate, faces him toward the east (i.e. 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. Brother Gabe, you discover me approaching you from the east, under the duegard (some say--step, duegard, and sign) of a Master Mason; and, in token of the further continuance of my brotherly love and favor, I present. W. M.--Is it of his own free-will and accord? You will remember you promised us, that when the Temple was completed, we should receive the secrets of a Master Mason, whereby we might travel in foreign countries, work, and receive Master's wages. 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. --The Freemason's Treasury, p. 301. Junior Warden, one. In the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies, of King Solomon's Temple. J. D.--By a brother of this Degree within the outer door. 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. WM: "3d. Q. At high twelve. I would remark here, that in some Lodges the Master does not make the sign of distress first at the body, but only gives the sign of a Master Mason, which is done by drawing the right hand across the body, with the thumb inward. 7, p. Second Ruffian--Are you going to put to sea soon? WM: brother Junior Warden the Senior Warden station in the lodge, WM: brother Senior Warden Whey in the West and your duties there, SW: As the sun sets in the west to close the day. Conductor--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. On the flap is delineated an eye, and on the area selections from the Master's carpet. We therefore now appear before your Majesty, clothed with white gloves and aprons, in token of our innocence, and, acknowledging our premeditated guilt, we humbly implore your pardon." In the mean time, the canvas is slipped out of the Lodge, and as the Master commences to give or whisper the word in the candidate's ear, some one of the brethren slips off the hoodwink, and this is the first time he has seen light, probably, in an hour. When was our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, found to be missing? But nothing could be seen or heard of him. ", All now form in a circle around the body, the Master and. JD: To see that they are duly tyled Yet, O Lord! we 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. W. M.--Brother Gabe, on receiving further light, you perceive more than you have heretofore. A. Master takes off his hat, and repeats the following prayer: "May the blessing of Heaven rest upon us, and all regular Masons; may brotherly love prevail, and every moral and social virtue cement us. Some Lodges use a large drum, others roll a large cannon-ball across the ante-room floor, letting it strike on a cushion placed against the wall. Attempting to get up, he exclaims, "Hallo! J. G. W.--We do not know, Most Worshipful King Solomon. so subdue every discordant passion within, us thereof, you may govern yourselves. Seven years; during which it rained not in the daytime, that the workmen might not be obstructed in their labor. 142:1 LECTURE.--In the Masters' Degree, the first section illustrates the ancient and proper mode of raising a candidate to this sublime Degree. 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! WM: present, that having due notice thereof. The "work" known among Masons as the "Webb Work,". By this time the candidate is dressed, his apron is tied on as a Master Mason. B.? Jubela! --Nothing, Worshipful (some say), in the west. The next ceremony was to p. 114 tear the breast open and pluck out the heart, and if there were the least imperfection, the body would be considered unclean. In the mean time, it is hoped and expected that every brother will demean himself as becomes a man and a Mason. 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. 7, p. 18--some Masters make this sign twice), accompanied by the following exclamation, viz. be 2707 Donna Dr, Taylor, TX. In some Lodges the following paraphrase of the above is sung; and if the Lodge have an organ, or melodeon, the singers are generally accompanied on the instrument: For balance of this paraphrase, see Freemason's Monitor, or Illustrations of Masonry, by Thomas S. Webb, p. 61. "2nd. 155.). Jubela!! Home Page J. W.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degrees? Answer--We have murdered our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. 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. Oh! and family, and contribute to the relief of, distressed According to Katherine Thomson, there are many other examples of specific musical symbols taken from the Masonic rites that appear throughout Mozart's compositions. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for, Brethren K. S.--I fear that some accident has befallen him. Foot to foot--that you will never hesitate to go on foot, and out of your way, to assist and serve a worthy brother. The pillar of Wisdom represented 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. Q. 1. That is strictly forbidden; so you may set your minds at rest. 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.". At this command the Secretary passes out of the Lodge, accompanied by ten or fifteen of the brethren, into the ante-room, leaving the door open, so that the candidate can hear the rolls called. Your donations to the Grand Lodge Relief Fund for those brethren who have lost their Lodge Building, Homes and also those brethren who lost their lives during the recent Floods that swept through Kentucky in . W. M.--Since that is the object of your search, you will reconduct this candidate to the Senior Warden in the west, with my orders that he be taught to approach the east, the place of further light in Masonry, by three upright, regular steps, his body erect at the altar before the Worshipful Master in the east. 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. Upon which they rushed in, seized, bound, and brought them before King Solomon; who, after due conviction of their guilt, ordered them to be executed according to their several imprecations upon their own heads, uttered from the clefts of the rocks. "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. Usually delineated upon the Master's carpet, are emblematical of the three principal stages of human life, viz. S. D.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission? At first, I did not doubt your veracity; but now I do! about the Lodge as he may direct; welcome Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the. and after a few more names, that of the Third Ruffian, "Jubelum! Now, obtain 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. The Senior Deacon, who has stationed himself at the inner door, at the right of the Senior Warden, on hearing these raps rises to his feet, makes the sign of a Master Mason to the Master (see Fig. ii. 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. Ruffian--This (shaking candidate) does not satisfy me! W. M.--Has any brother present any thing to offer for the benefit of Masonry? Talk not to me of time or place, but give me the secrets of a Master Mason, or I will take your life! WM: Brother Senior Warden. 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. King Solomon then ordered them to take it by the Fellow Craft grip; but on trial, for the reason before given, the Fellow Craft's grip failed to benefit any--it could not be raised. SW: ascertain if all person are qualified to sit in a lodge of Master Mason. By a Brother Master Mason without, armed with, JD: 47. 5, p. W. M.--Why in the south, and your duty there, Brother Junior? 129:1 THEOREM.--In any right-angled triangle, the square which is described p. 130 upon the side subtending the right angle, is equal to the squares described upon the sides which contain the right angle.--Euclid, Lib. There is a lecture to this Degree, as well as in the other Degrees, but it is not generally given by the Master to the candidate on the night of his "raising." Is there no hope for the widow's son? 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. The three Fellow Crafts who persisted in their murderous designs, knowing this to be his usual practice, placed themselves at the south, west, and east gates of the inner courts of the temple, and there awaited his return. 67.). The Blue Book - Masonic Grand Lodge of Maine One of the brothers now takes off the jewel from the candidate's neck, and all repair to the Master's seat in the east, and report: Answer--A westerly course, where our weary brother sat down to rest and refresh himself. In some Lodges, the brethren on this occasion attire the candidate with a very rich apron and yoke. The over 30,000 Masons of Kentucky welcome you to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons site. Then, by the benefit of the pass--a pure and blameless life--with a firm reliance on Divine Providence, shall we gain ready admission into that Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Grand Warden forever presides--forever reigns. 14.). be sent to the East, accompanied with, the Congratulations Brother! ), "Kneeling on both my naked knees, both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses.". To signify that my duties and obligations become more and more binding as I advance in Masonry. SW: Brother Junior Deacon. Jubelum!! 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. and communicates them to the Worshipful Master. FIG. mountains of Zion; for there the Lord. A. Fourteen hundred and fifty-three columns, and two thousand nine hundred and six pilasters; all hewn from the finest Parian marble. A. due season, that the Worshipful Master may, receive 11), "And Hiram finished the work that he was to make for King Solomon for the house of God,"--Historical Landmarks, vol. These implements are both used as will be described hereafter. Take due notice thereof and. that my breast had been torn open." After saluting the Wardens, what did you first discover? Have you ever traveled as a Master Mason? After being taught to wear your apron as a Master Mason, how were you then disposed of? 29684792 the Mason Ritual - Loose software as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or view presentation carriage online. The candidate then kneels, and the conductor ties a hoodwink very closely over both eyes, so that he cannot see. Thus was man formed for social and active life, the noblest part of the work of God; and he that will so demean himself as not to be endeavoring to add to the common stock of knowledge and understanding, may be deemed a drone In the hive of nature, a useless member of society, and unworthy of our protection as Masons. Sorority & Fraternity. S. D--In search of further light in Masonry. After the signs are gone through with by the whole Lodge, the Master gives one rap with his gavel, which is responded to by the Senior Warden, and then by the Junior Warden, and then again by the Master, one rap. Junior Deacon here steps forward and whispers in the Senior Deacon's ear, "Tubal Cain.". W. M.--Brother Gabe, the second section of this degree exemplifies an instance of virtue, fortitude, and integrity seldom equalled, if ever excelled, in the history of man. The secret word of a Master Mason. - so harmonize and enrich our hearts with, Thine It is the general belief (and it would be readily inferred from most exposures of Masonry) that a candidate is knocked down with a large setting-maul kept for that purpose, but no reasonably sane person would for one moment entertain any such idea of the ceremony of making a Master Mason. It is a dangerous coast, and we shall be taken; for before this time our escape is discovered, and the sea-coast will be lined with our pursuers. 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.' Amen. 16 and 17, pages 97 and 120; also see Note L, Appendix. I have, from West to East, and from East to West. One, acting as the principal mover, raises his right foot from the floor, at the same time his hands, in the manner of slapping them together, makes two false motions, but at the third all bring down their right feet and hands together, producing a very sharp noise. "Further, that I will keep a worthy brother Master Mason's secrets inviolable, when communicated to and received by me as such, murder and treason excepted. As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up, so man lieth down, and riseth not up till the heavens shall be no more. Thou hast promised that where. At the command of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden performs his duty, after seeing that the brethren have received their due proportion of Masonic instruction and improvement; and the whole concludes with an impressive address to the brethren on their respective duties as men and Masons, when pursuing their accustomed avocations in the world; and with a fervent petition to the Deity, supplicating his blessing on the fraternity wheresoever dispersed under the wide canopy of heaven."--Theo. two For this purpose the ACACIA was used.--Lexicon. Lodge Locator - Freemasonry S. W. (rising to his feet and making the sign.) Some Lodges have a small box with a house-plant or dry twig in it, which is set down on the floor near the candidate's head. SW: A. "Further, I will not cheat, wrong, nor defraud a Master Mason's Lodge, nor a brother of this Degree, knowingly, nor supplant him in any of his laudable undertakings, but will give him due and timely notice, that he may ward off all danger. You must pray for yourself. WM: your place in the lodge brother Tiler, T: To keep off Cowan and Eavesdroppers and see that none passes or repast except show all are duly qualified in by permission from the WM, WM: receive this implement of your office and return to your place and be there active in the discharge of your duties, JD: see that the tiler is in his place and close the door, WM: are you satisfied that all persons are qualified to sit in a lodge of Master Masons, SW: I will ascertain their my proper office and report, JD: (Rises take stand and steps in for senior warden). The Ruffians now return near to the body, when the following conversation takes place: First Ruffian--What shall we do in this case? grand Masonic word on the five points of fellowship. Thus, when dissolution draws nigh, and the cold winds of death come sighing around us, and his chilly dews already glisten on our foreheads, with joy shall we obey the summons of the Grand Warden of Heaven, and go from our labors on earth to everlasting refreshments in the Paradise of God. Hominy, being the support and strength of all institution, more especially this of ours. "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. Brother, your zeal for the institution of Masonry, the progress you have made in the mystery, and your conformity to our regulations, have pointed you out as a proper object for our favor and esteem. --Brother Gabe, I presume you now consider yourself a Master Mason, and, as such, entitled to all the privileges of a Master Mason, do you not? 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. A. A. [paragraph continues] Deacon, and he (Junior Deacon) takes his seat near the door, at the right hand of the Senior Warden in the west, while the Senior Deacon proceeds to conduct the candidate, followed by the two Stewards, three times around the Lodge, during which time the Worshipful Master reads the following passage of Scripture: "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them: while the sun, or the moon, or the stars be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain; in the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease, because they are few; and those that look out of the windows be darkened, and the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low. 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. on the right and left, and communicate, SW: 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. 130.). (ALL) On both points of the compasses, extending from my naked left to my right breast, which was to teach me that, as the most vital parts of man are contained within the breast, so the most excellent tenets of our institution are contained between the points of the compasses, which are, friendship, morality, and brotherly love. W. M. (lifting the candidate up.) W. M.--Brother Secretary, have you any thing on your desk? A. Reader, I have given you the whole of the first three Degrees in Masonry. W. M.--The password is right. K. S.--Jubela, you stand charged as accessory to the death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. Rapping three times each. Q. A. I was conducted three times around the Lodge, to the Junior Warden in the south, where the same questions were asked, and like answers returned as at the door. It is my orders that strict search be made for him through the apartments of the Temple, and due inquiry made. With these lectures he returned to Vermont, and submitted them to the Grand Lodge, at its annual session in October, 1817. Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any. Second Ruffian--We will go to some other port. 113:2 Brother Goodacre, of the Witham Lodge, Lincoln, suggests that the various penalties which have been introduced into Freemasonry appear to have reference to a particular kind of covenant which was common among the Hebrews. Purple Card Certificate of Proficiency - Sarasota Lodge No. 147 124:1 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. Candidate (prompted by conductor.) 18.) S. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. Begone! --Grand Master Hiram, I am glad to meet you thus alone. A. - Good evening Brethren. As soon as the craftsman has finished this report, another party arrives with the ruffians, and reports as follows: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, while sitting down to rest and refresh ourselves, we heard the following horrid exclamations from the clefts of the adjacent rocks. A Royal Arch Chapter meets as a Mark Lodge, confers the Mark Degree on a candidate making him eligible to become a Royal Arch Mason at a subsequent meeting. tokened the place of his interment, so may virtue's ever-blooming loveliness designate us as free and accepted Masons. The body was then carried to the Temple for a more decent burial, and was interred in due form. PDF OPENING THE LODGE - Pendle Lodge of Freemasons The brethren form around the Secretary like a class at school. D David Duke Premium Member Sep 21, 2010 #4 18.) It is very true, we have been associated with these three ruffians, but we have not committed any actual crime". The Senior Deacon then conducts the candidate to the Senior Warden in the west, and reports: S. D.--Brother Senior Warden, it is the orders of the Worshipful Master that you teach this candidate to approach the east, the place of further light in Masonry, by three upright, regular steps, his body erect at the altar before the Worshipful Master in the east.
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