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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. The highest degree that can be obtained in Freemasonry is the Master Mason Degree. that my body had been cut in two," &c., &c. The third was the voice of Jubelum, exclaiming: Upon which they rushed in, seized, bound, and brought them before King Solomon; who, after a due conviction of their guilt, ordered them to be taken without the gates of the courts of the Temple, and executed according to the several imprecations upon their own heads. 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. 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. As the final and highest honor in Freemasonry, the Master Mason degree symbolizes man's maturity through increased knowledge and wisdom. Also learned a lot about some Masonic symbology. Jubelo! W. M.--Brethren, the minutes will stand approved, if there are no objections. "O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost! Ruffian (i.e., S. W.) gives candidate a brush with his right hand across the left breast, and at the same time lets him pass, the conductor hurrying him on toward the east end of the Lodge, where the Master is stationed to perform the part of the Third Ruffian, Jubelum, who is generally provided with a buckskin bag stuffed with hair, to represent a setting-maul. How many constitute an Entered Apprentices' Lodge? Just the catechisms to move up to a higher degree, or memorizing parts to confer the degrees on others? How should a Master Mason wear his apron? W. M.--The password is right. A. The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . The York Rite is a system of Masonic degrees that is spread out between four organizations: the Symbolic Lodge, the Royal Arch Chapter, the Cryptic Council, and the Commandery of Knights Templar. I was conducted three times about the alter, to the Junior Warden in the South, the Senior Warden in the West, and the Master in the East. At what hour was our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, slain? cement which unites us into one sacred band, or society of friends and brothers, among whom no contention should ever exist, but that noble contention, or rather emulation, of who best can work and best agree. First Ruffian, Jubela, generally the J. W. in the south. The animal was then divided into two parts, and placed north and south, that the parties to the covenant may pass between them from east to west, and the carcase was then left as a prey to voracious animals. 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. --Brother this is an unusual way of asking for them. We have several, and they are divided into two classes. [paragraph continues] Warden three raps, and the Worshipful Master three raps. 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. The Freemasons Are the Oldest Fraternal Organization in the World. Conductor--Brother Gabe, an obligated Master Mason. The first was the voice of Jubela, exclaiming: "Oh! We were sent in haste and on urgent business; there was nothing said about giving us a pass, and we presume it was forgotten, or not deemed necessary. Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge', The Degree Rituals of the Northern This you will communicate to the Junior Warden in the south, and he to the brethren about the. 126.). Third Ruffian--Let us secrete ourselves until night and steal a small boat and put to sea. A. The Ruffians now return near to the body, when the following conversation takes place: First Ruffian--What shall we do in this case? Senior Deacon steps forward, and whispers in the Warden's ear, "Tubal Cain.". 16 and 17, pages 97 and 120; also see Note L, Appendix. 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. paragraph 6. One of the brethren then replies: "We will go a southwesterly course, and will come up with our brothers." 1. Every human being has a claim upon your kind offices. pdf, Grand Lodge of Nevada Master Mason Ritual in Q. J. D.--To keep off all cowans and eavesdroppers, and suffer none to pass or repass, except such as are duly qualified and have the Worshipful Master's permission. A. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons State of Texas [1922] This is the 'Monitor' of the Texas Masons. Degree, Order of Royal and Select Masters, Super-Excellent Master The room is cleared by removing the altar and lights, and the two large pillars used in the Second Degree. I'd say memorizing the (entire) 1st degree was the most difficult for me. K. S.--You twelve Fellow Crafts will now go and assist in raising the body. that my body had been severed in two, my bowels taken from thence, and burned to ashes, the ashes scattered to the four winds of heaven, that no more remembrance might be had of so vile and wicked a wretch as I. Ah! They would fail to become proficient in the required memory work. 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 Master gives one rap with his gavel, when all take their seats except the candidate, who remains standing before the Master, by whom he is addressed as follows: W. M.--Brother Gabe, in closing this Degree, I now give you the following. The Secretary commences to call off a lot of Bible names, to which each brother responds "Here!" The conductor then leads the candidate to the centre of the Lodge, at the altar, and makes duegard and sign of a Master Mason (see Figs. Treasurer--(See opening ceremony, p. After prayer, King Solomon took the body by the strong grip of a Master Mason, or lion's paw, and raised it on the five points of fellowship, which have been explained to you. . hereafter instructed in, to any person unless it. At the same time the Senior Warden steps to his stand, and turns up the column on his desk at his right. There are three of them, and only three of us. S. W.--I have; from west to east, and from east to west again. the Masons) in pdf, Duncan's Masonic Memory in the lodge. 127-130. Suspicious characters! In the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies, of King Solomon's Temple. These are symbols of the blow on the cheek of Christ, the flagellation, and the blow with the spear. Examination for Membership, Grand Lodge of Indiana Form 13 Petition for the S. D.--At the left hand of the Worshipful Master in the east. Captain--I should be glad of your company. Join. Whence I came, and wither I was traveling. 5, p. (makes the sign, see Fig. K. S.--Jubela, you stand charged as accessory to the death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. me to rise, salute the Junior and Senior Wardens. 7, p. 18), which would be three times, then, turning to the Senior Warden, says: "My worthy brother of Tyre, what shall we do?". Very well made and achieved. 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 few years afterward, on his return to his brethren in Vermont, he stated to them, as I have been credibly informed and believe, that he found in the Western and Southwestern States different systems of lecturing prevailing, and that, upon presenting Gleason's Lectures to them, they were objected to by the different Grand Masters, who would not sanction his lecturing in their respective jurisdictions, unless he would adopt the lectures then in use among them; that, desiring to pursue his occupation there, he learned the different systems of lecturing existing among them, and made use of his newly acquired knowledge under the sanction of the respective Grand Masters." (They now pass to the pass grip of a Master Mason. The ground has been newly broken; this has the appearance of a grave," pointing to the candidate on the floor. Thus we find that "Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he made King Solomon for the house of the Lord." J. W. (making sign.) ii. Not since high twelve yesterday, &c., &c. J. G. W.--Most Worshipful King Solomon, diligent search has been made. On receiving this order, the Junior Warden takes from his desk a small wooden column, about eighteen inches in length, and sets it in an upright position at his right hand, and at the same time he gives three raps () with the gavel, and says: J. W.--Brethren, you are accordingly at refreshment. 6, p. 18), and says: Worshipful Master, while engaged in the lawful pursuit of Masonry, there is an alarm at the inner door of our Lodge. 2. Third Ruffian--But the rules are as strict in other ports as in this. W. M.--Your duty there, Brother Secretary? "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. ", All now form in a circle around the body, the Master and. You will therefore suffer yourself to be again hoodwinked, and kneel where you are, and pray orally or mentally, as you please. In the primitive lectures--i.e., those which were used after the Revival in 1717, for the subject was never ventilated before that date--they were called "the three principal entrances to the Temple"; but subsequently it was thought expedient to particularize these entrances; and the passage was altered at first to "the east, west and south doors"; and, at the Union in 1813, the version became "north, south, and east entrances." Captain--The sooner the better! Ruffians--We will go back and get a pass, if that is the case. S. W. (rising to his feet, and giving the sign of a Master Mason, if opened on that Degree.) It is right around 490 words long. K. S.--Not been seen since high twelve yesterday! 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. This interpretation is borne out in the higher Degrees of sublime Masonry. That Tubal Cain gave first occasion to the name and worship of Vulcan been very probably conceived, both from the very great affinity of the names, and that Tubal Cain is expressly mentioned to be an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron; and as near relation as Apollo had to Vulcan, Jubal had to Tubal Cain, who was the inventor of music, or the father of all such as handle the harp and organ, which the Greeks attribute to Apollo.--Historical Landmarks, vol. 126:1 Among such a vast concourse of people as were assembled together at the construction of this edifice, it is natural to expect every variety of propensities, both good and evil. 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. 155.). Attempting to get up, he exclaims, "Hallo! W. M.--You will cause him to kneel on his naked knees, both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses. The three that pursued a westerly course, coming down near the port of Joppa, met with a seafaring man, of whom they made inquiry, if he had seen any strangers pass that way; he informed them that he had, three, who, from their appearance, were work-men from the Temple, seeking a passage into Ethiopia, but not having King Solomon's pass, were not allowed to obtain one, and had returned back into the country. 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. reflect with horror on the atrocity of your crime, and on the amiable character of your Worshipful Grand Master, whom you have so basely assassinated. W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, have you any alterations or additions to make to the minutes? The Senior Warden approaches the candidate, faces him toward the east (i.e. W. M.--Brethren, together on the signs. I furthermore promise and swear that I will not cheat, wrong or defraud a Lodge of Fellow Craft, or a brother of this degree knowingly or wittingly. we must not go and report ourselves; if we do, the twelve will be put to death. (See Fig. What say you, guilty or not guilty? And finally, the veracity of the legend is completely ignored by a reference to the Holy Scriptures. 7, p. These are ideally delivered from memory, and we work very hard to. W. M.--Brother Gabe, you are not yet a Master Mason, neither do I know that you ever will be, until I know how well you will withstand the amazing trials and dangers that await you. shall be to a worthy Brother Master Mason, or. K. S. (to the S. W.)--My worthy brother of Tyre, I shall endeavor (with your assistance) to raise the body by the strong grip, or lion's paw, of the tribe of Judah. Aprons, Grand Lodge of British Columbia Petition and Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, having finished his usual exercises, attempted to retire by the south gate, when he was accosted by Jubela, who thrice demanded of him the secrets of a Master Mason, or the Master's word, and, on his being refused, gave him a blow with the twenty-four-inch gauge across his throat, upon which he fled and attempted to pass out at the west gate, where he was accosted by Jubelo, who, in like manner, demanded of him the secrets of a blaster Mason, or the Master's word, and, on his being refused, gave him a blow with the square across his breast, upon which he fled, and attempted to make his escape out at the east gate, where he was accosted by Jubelum, who, in like manner, thrice demanded the secrets of a Master Mason, or the Master's word, and, on his like refusal, gave him a violent blow with the setting-maul on his forehead, which felled him dead on the spot.