Every human being has a claim upon your kind offices. His ancient duties were to pay the Craft (the members of the guild) their wages and to handle disputes among the workers. 18.) Conductor--From the real grip of a Fellow Craft to the pass grip of a Master Mason. It was from the last that he was led to that most violent and excruciating death. It is done by putting the inside of your right foot to the inside of the right foot of the one to whom you are going to give the word, the inside of your own knee to his, laying your breast close against his, your left hands on each other's back, and each one putting his mouth to the other's right ear. W. M.--If you are satisfied it is high twelve, you will erect your column, and call the craft from labor to refreshment, for the space of thirty minutes (or fifteen minutes, as the case may be), calling them in at the sound of the gavel. Worshipful Master gives one rap with his gavel (). "Solemn strikes the funeral chime, Notes of our departing time; As we journey here below, Through a pilgrimage of woe!" Brother Senior Warden, the substitute has come, WM: worthy Master Masons, their widows. And now, my brethren, let us see to it, and so regulate our lives by the plumb-line of justice, ever squaring our actions by the square of virtue, that when the Grand Warden of Heaven may call for us, we may be found ready; let us cultivate assiduously the noble tenets of our profession--brotherly love, relief, and truth--and, from the square, learn morality; from the level, equality; from the plumb, rectitude of life. Take due notice thereof and. W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, have you any alterations or additions to make to the minutes? Remember it more "especially to the household of the faithful.". The Masonic Ritual | PDF | Freemasonry | Masonic Lodge | A RITUAL AND A. and as the dew that descended upon, the If this is the case, you cannot get a passage with me, I assure you. The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum is there universally adopted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little application might easily remove. The lecture is as follows: Q. Phil., p. 309. that my throat had been cut across," &c., &c.; the second was the voice of Jubelo, exclaiming, "Oh! WM: The candidate is not intentionally injured in any Degree of Masonry, impressions of a lasting nature being all that are intended by the ceremonies. Approaching the candidate, another replies: "Yes, this is the place; let us remove the rubbish and dig down here. Again, some of the rituals taught that H. A. J. W.--Pass. Why had you a cable-tow three times around your body? Amen.". from the Worshipful Master. You have a pass from King Solomon, I presume? First Ruffian, Jubela, generally the J. W. in the south. 1 "What means this acacia coming up so easily? Are you willing to take the oath? What did the Worshipful Master do with you? Worshipful Master is about to open a Lodge, of 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? 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. WM: "The construction of this grand edifice was attended with two remarkable circumstances. Brethren, be clothed. Conductor--Cain. Attempting to get up, he exclaims, "Hallo! This famous fabric was supported by fourteen hundred and fifty-three columns, and two thousand nine hundred and six pilasters--all hewn from the finest Parian marble. it. Both points of the compasses are elevated above the square, which is to teach you never to lose sight of those truly Masonic virtues, which are friendship, morality, and brotherly love. I have long sought this opportunity. ointment upon the head, that ran down, upon time may humbly reflect that order and beauty. From Josephus we learn, that although seven years were occupied in building it, yet, during the whole time, it rained not in the daytime, that the workmen might not be obstructed in their labor, and from sacred history it appears that there was neither the sound of hammer, nor axe, nor any tool of iron, heard in the house while it was building. Master now takes his seat in the east, and requests candidate to stand before him. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same.". The Masonic Ritual. "Three constitute a Lodge of Master Masons--three Master Masons. 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. I fear he is indisposed. We feel our own feet sliding from the precarious brink on which We stand, and a few more suns, and we will be whelmed neath death's awful wave, to rest in the stilly shades, and darkness Said silence will reign around our melancholy abode. FIG 18. In your present condition, what do you most desire? No three States in the Union "work" alike. "Further, that I will not knowingly strike a brother Master Mason, or otherwise do him personal violence in anger, except in the necessary defence of my family or property. Seven years; during which it rained not in the daytime, that the workmen might not be obstructed in their labor. W. M.--Brethren, together on the signs. As the embers of mortality are faintly glimmering in the sockets of existence, the Bible removes the dark cloud, draws aside the sable curtains of the tomb, bids hope and joy rouse us, and sustains and cheers the departing spirit; it points beyond the silent grave, and bids us turn our eyes with faith and confidence upon the opening scenes of our eternity. How many constitute a Fellow Crafts' Lodge? --Nothing, Worshipful. W. M.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission? It is very singular, that, a man so celebrated as Hiram Abiff was, universally acknowledged as the third most distinguished man then living, and, in many respects, the greatest man in the world, should pass from off the stage of action, in the presence of King Solomon, three thousand three hundred grand overseers, and one hundred and fifty thousand workmen, with whom he had spent a number of years, and with King Solomon, his bosom friend, without any of his numerous confrres even recording his death, or any thing, A Master Masons' Lodge is styled by the Craft the "Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies, of King Solomon's Temple," and when the Lodge is opened on this Degree, both points of the compasses are elevated above the square. to me through the Senior Warden. 5, 6, and 7, pages 17 and 18) and ending with the grips. 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. S. D.--The pass is right; you will wait with patience until the Worshipful Master is informed of your request and his answer returned. In Scotland the arrangement is east, south, and west. 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! Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you, that You will remember in whom you put your trust, with that divine assurance, that "he who endureth unto the end, the same shall be saved." this time, the steps, due-guards and signs of the 3, degrees, : (o) Brethren, I'm about open a Lodge of Master Masons for the dispatching of business and thank you for your attention and assistance. WM: The password is right in duly received in the east, WM: Br. - Good evening Brethren. : before Caiaphas. King Solomon, fearing some accident had befallen him, ordered the several rolls of the workmen to be called; and, after roll-call, it was found that three Craftsmen were missing, namely, Jubela, Jubelo, and Jubelum, who, from the similarity of their names, were supposed to be brothers, and men from Tyre. W, M.--Is he worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared? Phil., p. 297. "Further, that I will not have illegal carnal intercourse with a Master Mason's wife, his mother, sister, or daughter, nor suffer the same to be done by others, if in my power to prevent. Breast to breast--that you will ever keep in your breast a brother's secrets, when communicated to and received by you as such, murder and treason excepted. A. [paragraph continues] Lodge, that they having due and timely notice, may govern themselves accordingly. The brethren commence, in loud voices to inquire of one another: Have you seen any thing of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff? . in the South, and he to the Brethren, present, (Gives candidate a sudden twitch by the collar.) Opening The Blue Lodge Flashcards | Quizlet The pass-word is right and duly received in the. JD: to carry messages from the Senior Warden to the Junior Warden and elsewhere around the lodge as he may direct and take charge of the door. 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. He has not been seen in or about the Temple. The over 30,000 Masons of Kentucky welcome you to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons site. 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.". 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. 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. 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. 24 cards Religion Protestantism Practice all cards WM: officers, take your respective stations and places. A candidate for the sublime Degree of a Master Mason is generally (as in the preceding Degrees) prepared by the Junior Deacon and the two Stewards, or some other brethren acting as such. WM: 16 and 17, pages 97 and 120; also see Note L, Appendix. They buried it 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 then made their escape. any un-Masonic conduct whereby the. 1. Now, obtain J. W.--Brethren, you are now called from refreshment to labor again. According to District Education Officer, Brian Fitzgerald every lodge in the state of Ohio is open to the public as dictated by the grand master to do. 67.). W. M.--You will attend to the alarm, and ascertain the cause. ", "Yes, here is the body of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, in a mangled and putrid state. W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, do you know any further business before this Lodge of Master Masons before we proceed to close? gives one knock which is answered by the S. and J.W. Ruffians--We will go back and get a pass, if that is the case. Then he would retire at the south gate of the outer courts of the Temple; and, in conformity with the custom of our Grand Master, whose memory we all so reverently adore, we will now retire at the south gate of the Temple. Q. 11), "And Hiram finished the work that he was to make for King Solomon for the house of God,"--Historical Landmarks, vol. I'll hear no more of your cavilling! Brother Junior Deacon (turning to that officer), you will inform the Tyler. After imploring the blessings of Deity, what followed? King Solomon, being informed of this, supposed him to be indisposed, and ordered strict search to be made for him through the several apartments of the Temple, and due inquiry made; search and inquiry were accordingly made, but he could not be found. It is very true, we have been associated with these three ruffians, but we have not committed any actual crime". This is the first time this has been done . 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. SW: Is there no hope for the widow's son? Behold! Takes the candidate by the "real grip" of a Fellow Craft, and says. East to the Senior Warden in the West, and. 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. WM: Are all present Master Masons? --Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! Sorority & Fraternity. Senior Deacon gives three loud knocks (), which are responded to by one () from the parties outside. Junior Warden, one. They now separate about the Lodge, saying to each other: "This is very unjust of the King. 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. What induced you to become a Master Mason? --Historical Landmarks, vol. Thus, in the thirty-second, or Degree of Prince of the Royal Secret, according to the Continental nomenclature, the following analogies are p. 147 explained: "The symbolical mystery of the death of (Hiram Abiff) represents that of the Messiah; for the three (blows) which were given to him at the three gates of (the Temple) allude to the three points of condemnation against Christ at three separate places, viz. On the flap is delineated an eye, and on the area selections from the Master's carpet. (They take hold of each other's hands by the real grip of a Fellow Craft. 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. The Wardens and brethren of this Lodge require a more satisfactory proof of your fidelity to your trust, before they are willing to intrust you with the more valuable secrets of this Degree. Another says: "What course shall we pursue? It is like the, precious We three should like to take a passage with you. and suffer none to pass or re-pass, except CANDIDATE TAKING THE OATH OF A MASTER MASON. One of the ruffians exclaims: Now let us make our escape out of the country. . Tours of the lodge were provided for visitors. A. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, was found to be missing on the following day; his absence was discovered by there being no designs drawn on the trestle-board. WM: [paragraph continues] Master that you teach this candidate how to wear his apron as a Master Mason. 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." W. M.--Your duty there, Brother Treasurer? 9, p. 36), and then lets his hand slip off in a careless manner, and reports: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, owing to the high state of putrefaction, it having been dead already fifteen days, the skin slips, and the body cannot be raised.". The Ruffians now return near to the body, when the following conversation takes place: First Ruffian--What shall we do in this case? 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. Attend A. and graces. declare _______ Lodge No. [paragraph continues] Warden three raps, and the Worshipful Master three raps. JD: 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. Accordingly our traditions furnish in stances, both among the Apprentices and Craftsmen, of treachery--violation of sacred pledges--and the commission of actual crime. (Master has a small trowel, which he shows the candidate as he commences to read concerning it. The Junior Deacon then carries them to the, East Ruffian--That does not satisfy me. After the obligation, what were you asked? This reference to Jeremiah, where the prophet denounced the curse of the Lord upon the Princes and rulers who had broken the covenant which they had made with King Zedekiah, may explain the self-imposed penalty of J------ (Jubelum)." List of Freemasons (A-D) - Wikipedia Brother, be ever mindful of that great change, when we shall be called from labors on earth to that everlasting refreshment in the paradise of God. so stands the Junior Warden in the south the better to observe the time, call the crafts from labor to refreshment superintend them during the hours thereof see that none convert the hours of refreshment into that of intemperance or excess: and call them out again in due season that the Worshipful Master may have honor, and they pleasure and profit thereby. "Further, that I will not sit in a Lodge of clandestine-made Masons, nor converse on the subject of Masonry with a clandestine-made Mason, nor one who has been expelled or suspended from a Lodge, while under that sentence, knowing him or them to be such. WM: brother Junior Deacon the Senior Deacon place in the lodge, JD: to the right and in front of the Worshipful Master in the East, WM: your duty there brother Senior Deacon, SD: to carry order from the Worshipful Master to the Senior Warden and elsewhere around the lodge as he may direct to introduce and accommodate visiting brethren and to received and conduct candidates, SE: to duly observe the Worshipful Master will and pleasure in recoding the proceedings of the lodge transmit a copy of the same to the Grand Lodge if required receive all moneys paid into the lodge pay them over to the Treasurer taking his receipt thereof, WM: brother Secretary the Treasurer place in the lodge brother Secretary, SE: on the right of the Worshipful Master, TRS: to receive all moneys paid into the lodge from the hands of the Secretary to keep a just and regular account of the same and pay them out by order of the Worshipful Master with consent of the brethren, WM: bother Treasurer the Junior Warden station in the lodge, WM: brother Junior Warden Way in the South and your duties there, JW: As the sun in the south at meridian is the glory and beauty of the day. BRETHREN KNEELING AT PRAYER AROUND THE GRAVE OF HIRAM ABIFF, THE WIDOW'S SON. The drawers are rolled up just above the candidate's knees, and both arms are taken out of his shirt-sleeves, leaving his legs and breast bare. 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. 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. The brethren now all kneel around the body on one knee. Sec.--Assemble, Craftsmen! "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. A. A. Fourteen hundred and fifty-three columns, and two thousand nine hundred and six pilasters; all hewn from the finest Parian marble. "1st. Q. They roll the canvas around and over the candidate where he fell, which is in the east or northeast corner of the Lodge, and, for a few moments, retire, when the Lodge becomes still as the hour of midnight; not a sound is permitted to be made; all go--if at all--from place to place on tiptoe. 18.) Solomon Masonic Lodge #484. After being taught to wear your apron as a Master Mason, how were you then disposed of? with the right-hand corner tucked up, and he wears a yoke with a Senior Warden's jewel attached to it. for work and instruction. The Senior Warden is in charge of the Lodge when it is at labor. Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the. 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. A. same to the Worshipful Master; also to see. which constitute our authority for affirming that no such event ever happened; for H. A. I therefore now demand of you the secrets of a Master Mason! WM: Brother Senior Warden. The Secretary commences to call off a lot of Bible names, to which each brother responds "Here!" Let him be found, if possible. Not even the Bible, the writings of Josephus, nor any other writings, however ancient, of which we have any knowledge, furnish any information respecting his death. 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! Masonic Opening Flashcards | Chegg.com 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. S. W. (rising to his feet and making the sign of a Master Mason.) At the same time the Senior Warden steps to his stand, and turns up the column on his desk at his right. 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.". below--above-- Fill our hearts with truth and love; When dissolves our earthly tie, Take us to thy Lodge on High. All- Good evening Worshipful Master W.M. This ends the third, or Master Masons' Degree. As the Master makes this sign, he says: "O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost!". Q. W. M.--Brother Junior Warden, have you any to make? J. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. How many constitute an Entered Apprentices' Lodge? Ruffian--The very port to which we wish to go. W. M.--The password is right. 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. S. D--In search of further light in Masonry. but which, he adds, "I can find only twice particularly described. Your virtue, honor, and reputation are concerned in supporting with dignity the character you now bear. And finally, the veracity of the legend is completely ignored by a reference to the Holy Scriptures. (S) Worshipful Master, we are duly tyled. (Shakes candidate. Mark Master Masons. According to District Education Officer, Brian Fitzgerald every lodge in the state of Ohio is open to the public as dictated by the grand master to do. Herod, and Pilate. 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. K. S.--Vile, impious wretches! despicable villains! Brethren; you will join with me in the Pledge of. When the candidate is prepared, the Deacon takes him by the left arm, leads him up to the door of the Lodge, and gives three loud, distinct knocks. --Brother Senior Warden, at the opening of this Lodge you informed me that you were a Master Mason. (See engraving.). "Five constitute a Lodge of Fellow Crafts two Master Masons and three Fellow Crafts. 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. (See Note P, page 272. Allegiance MASTER GIVING THE GRAND MASONIC WORD ON THE FIVE POINTS OF FELLOWSHIP. 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. A. The Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior, WM: SW: S. W.--I did not, but found a substitute. 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 . [paragraph continues] Lodges, until future generations should find out the right one. 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. 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.". WM: Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Third Degree.
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