Craftsman--We will go in pursuit of them; they are the fellows we want. For example, this section is from Entered Apprentice degree memory work: W. M.--Your duty there, Brother Secretary? 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. Masonic Cipher Book Grand Lodge F.A.A.M District of Columbia [1994] (Wikileaks) Masonic Cipher Book Grand Lodge F.A.A.M District of Columbia [1994] (Mirror Site) Illustrations of Masonry, by Capt. Her tomb was in the rubbish and filth cast forth from the Temple, and acacia waved its branches over her monument. King Solomon then ordered the twelve Fellow Crafts to go in search of the body, and, if found, 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 it. 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. 15. 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. A. 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. I'd say memorizing the (entire) 1st degree was the most difficult for me. The three (blows) were given with the three (tools, i.e., gauge, square, and gavel). 1, King Solomon then ordered them to go and assist in raising the body; and it was agreed between him and Hiram, king of Tyre, that as the Master's word was then lost, the first sigh given at the grave, and the first word spoken after the body should be raised, should be used for the regulation of all Masters'. ), The Master next calls the candidate's attention to the three grand Masonic pillars, usually delineated on Master's carpet (a. Time, unfolding the ringlets of her hair, denoted that time, patience, and perseverance accomplish all things. Q. S. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. The Senior Warden approaches the candidate, faces him toward the east (i.e. The beautiful virgin weeping over the broken column denotes the unfinished state of the Temple, likewise the untimely death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff; the book open before her, that his virtues lay on perpetual record; the sprig of acacia in her right hand, the divinity of the body; the urn in her left, that his ashes were therein safely deposited, under the "Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies," of King Solomon's Temple. In Scotland the arrangement is east, south, and west. A. He was fifty five years young, which is far too young for this sort of thing. In the centre, where I was caused to kneel, and implore the blessings of Deity. Masons use memory craft for a variety of purposes. 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. Yet, O Lord! How many constitute an Entered Apprentices' Lodge? J. W. (Jubela, First Ruffian.) 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. They would fail to become proficient in the required memory work. This is the due-guard, and alludes to the position of your hands while taking the Obligation; this is the sign, and alludes to the penalty of the Obligation. They usually meet on the Ground Floor of King Solomon's Temple. 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. The last of the lodge ceremonies, the Master Mason degree completes the initiation ceremonies into the fraternity, and the new Master Mason may enjoy both the rights and responsibilities of membership. What I purpose, that I perform. On the Ground Floor of King Solomon's Temple. They travelled as before, and after fifteen days of weary travel and hardships, one of the brethren, being more weary than the rest, sat down on the brow of a hill, west of Mount Moriah, to rest and refresh himself, and, on attempting to rise, caught hold. 1. You have a pass from King Solomon, I presume? --Your duty there, Brother Junior Deacon? In one account, the brethren disperse widely, east, west, and south; in another, they keep within hail of each other.--Historical Landmarks, vol. 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.' Free shipping. iv. They are the grips, penal signs, passwords and ritual work. Ruffian--The very port to which we wish to go. (The Deacons return to their places) WM: *. 1 (See Note P, page 271.). 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." grand Masonic word on the five points of fellowship. After saluting the Wardens, what did you first discover? From the above causes. He has not been seen since high twelve yesterday. 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. 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. This interpretation is borne out in the higher Degrees of sublime Masonry. Let us pray.". You have this evening represented one of the greatest men, and perhaps the greatest Mason, the world ever knew, viz., our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, who was slain just before the completion of King Solomon's Temple. Jubela! Q. W. M.--Brethren, the minutes will stand approved, if there are no objections. Answer (1 of 12): Loads of stuff! Part 1. The body was then carried to the Temple for a more decent burial, and was interred in due form. SW: I am. Q. 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. J. G. W.--Most Worshipful King Solomon, there are at the gate twelve Fellow Crafts, who wish to be admitted: they say they come with important tidings. Ruffian--You have (here Master seizes the candidate more fiercely, and affects a great earnestness of purpose) escaped "Jubela" and "Jubelo"; me you cannot escape; my name is "Jubelum!" Third Ruffian--But the rules are as strict in other ports as in this. W. M.-- Why in the west, and your duty there, Brother Senior? 2. By innocence is meant clean thinking and clean living, a loyal obedience to the laws of the Craft and sincere good will one's Brethren. Brother Junior Deacon. All these were, classed and arranged in such a manner, by the wisdom of Solomon, that neither envy, discord, nor confusion was suffered to interrupt that universal peace and tranquillity which pervaded the world at that important period." What is the meaning of this? W. M.--And part on the Square; and so let us ever meet, act, and part. you with my right hand, and with it the pass and token of the pass of a Master Mason. Degrees of Masonry in pdf, Grand Lodge of Missouri Petition
Quoting from "When is a Man a Mason?" by James S. Peterson, Master-elect, in the June 1991 Occasional Bulletin of the Texas Lodge of Research, which has a bit more on the holding of Stated Meetings or doing business in the E.A. Q. Hemming. The Worshipful Master gives three raps with his gavel, which brings the whole Lodge to their feet. "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. After imploring the blessings of Deity, what followed? 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? The brethren commence, in loud voices to inquire of one another: Have you seen any thing of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff? Jubela!!!" (left to right: Worshipful Master Altar, Candidate. In your present condition, what do you most desire? Upon arriving there they commence to lower it into the grave, as they style it, but in reality only from their shoulders to the floor. And Dalcho observes that the interpolated word is not to be found in any language that ever was used. What followed? 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. Herod, and Pilate. 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. On his last day on earth, it was bright, sunny and warm. J. W.--Brother Senior Deacon, is he worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared? [paragraph continues] Master's carpet is a large map that Lodges generally keep, which is highly embellished with Masonic emblems). below--above-- Fill our hearts with truth and love; When dissolves our earthly tie, Take us to thy Lodge on High. 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. I was ordered to be re-conducted to the place whence I came, there be reinvested with which I was divested, and await the Master's will and pleasure. They then commence to search about the candidate, lifting off the canvas, feeling about his neck, &c., &c.: finally, one of the brethren, taking hold of the jewel which is attached to the yoke about the candidate's neck, exclaims: "Let us go and report that we find nothing on or about the body excepting the jewel of his office.". They will be learned in the lodge in which you will be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. 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. Besides, when a work is nearly completed, the necessity of Plans and designs ceases altogether. Jubelo!!!" with the right-hand corner tucked up, and he wears a yoke with a Senior Warden's jewel attached to it. . We will suppose the business of the Lodge finished, and that the Master proceeds to close. 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. 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. In the course of the degree, the new Master Mason is taught the importance of living a life true to the principles of morality and virtue. p. 127 It testifies our faith in the resurrection of the body, and while it inculcates a practical lesson of prudence and unshrinking fidelity, it inspires the most cheering hone of that final reward which belongs alone to "just made perfect."--Lexicon. "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. It is my orders that you be taken without the gates of the court, and be executed, according to your several imprecations, in the clefts of the rocks. The three Symbolic Lodge degreesespecially for the Entered Apprentice and the Master Masonwere particularly considered to be individual and deeply personal experiences. It was, by fifteen Fellow Crafts, who, seeing the Temple about to be completed, and being desirous of obtaining the secrets of a Master Mason, whereby they might travel in foreign countries, work, and receive Master's wages, entered into a horrid conspiracy to extort them from our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, or take his life; but, reflecting with horror on the atrocity of the crime, twelve of them recanted; the other three persisted in their murderous designs. right hand in token of friendship and brotherly love, and invested me with the grip and word, ordered. W. M.--You will attend to the alarm, and ascertain the cause. ), Ruffian--Give me the Master's word, or I will take your life in a moment! Here are seven things you may not know about Freemasons. A. 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." and satisfy them that I was in possession of the. Worshipful Master gives one rap with his gavel (). "Brother Gabe, seven constitute a Lodge of Entered Apprentices--one Master Mason, and six Entered Apprentices. And at the same time he steps to the Master's desk, and re-ports as follows: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, I, being one of those who pursued a westerly course, coming down near the port of Joppa, met a seafaring man, of whom I inquired if he had seen any strangers pass that way; he informed me that he had--three--who from their appearance were workmen from the Temple, seeking a passage to Ethiopia, but not having King Solomon's pass, were not able to obtain one, and returned back into the country. &c., &c.; the third was the voice of Jubelum, exclaiming, "Oh! Ancient!Free!&!Accepted!Masons! It was from the last that he was led to that most violent and excruciating death. 18.) "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. left to right: S. D., or Conductor. 17. After the candidate has said Amen, and the Lodge-room has been darkened by turning down the gaslights or lamps, the conductor takes the candidate by the right arm, assists him to arise, and they proceed to travel three times around the room, travelling with the sun. In the second section, the historical traditions of the Order are introduced, and an important instance of Masonic virtue is exemplified. --Nothing, Worshipful (some say), in the west. What say you, sir, guilty or not guilty? I now receive you on both points of the compasses, extending from your naked left to your naked right breast (he here places both points against candidate's breasts), which is to teach you, that as the vital parts of man are contained within the breasts, so the most excellent tenets of our institution are contained between the points of the compasses--which are Friendship, Morality, and Brotherly Love. pdf, Royal Arch
How should a Master Mason wear his apron? They usually meet in the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. p. 175. A. I was ordered to be returned to the place from whence I came, and reinvested of what I had been divested of, and wait the Worshipful Master's will and pleasure. After saluting the Wardens, what did you then discover? 1, It is generally known among Masons, that in the Northwestern States the lectures and "work" are those as taught by Barney. Most!Worshipful!Grand!Lodge!of! No! 11), "And Hiram finished the work that he was to make for King Solomon for the house of God,"--Historical Landmarks, vol. He was surrounded by his family who made beautiful music just for him and prayed that he would be at peace after eight and a half months of . ), Conductor--Cain. (See sign of a Master Mason, Fig. O Lord my God!! --Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! 17.) : before Caiaphas. On the flap is delineated an eye, and on the area selections from the Master's carpet. W. M.--The password is right. A momentary silence then ensues, during which one of the party groans, as if nearly dying. With the trowel, spread liberally the cement of brotherly love and affection; and, circumscribed by the compass, let us ponder well our words and actions, and let all the energies of our minds and the affections of our souls be employed in the attainment of our Supreme Grand Warden's approbation. towards the Master), and says: Brother, you will step off with your left foot one full step, and bring the heel of your right in the hollow of your left foot; now step off with your right foot, and bring the heel of your left in the hollow of your right foot; now step off with your left foot, and bring both heels together. After the sign is made, the whole party commence marching around the body with the sun, singing the following dirge; and, if the Lodge has an organ or melodeon, it is played on this occasion, in a very solemn and impressive manner. 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. In a just and lawfully constituted Lodge of Master Mason. "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. The Third Degree: Master Mason. S. D.--At the left hand of the Worshipful Master in the east. However, those who understand the whys, and how-tos of memory can develop their own memorycraft's and reap many benefits. 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. 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. A. 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. The Lodge is closed in nearly the same manner that it is opened, and, in fact, all three of the Degrees are closed alike. They repaired to the grave, when King Solomon ordered one of the Fellow Crafts to take the body by the Entered Apprentice grip, and see if it could be raised; but, on account of its high state of decomposition, it could not be raised--the flesh cleaved from the bone. "Five constitute a Lodge of Fellow Crafts two Master Masons and three Fellow Crafts. no pass. 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. (The signs are just the same as at opening. J. W. (offering his hand to candidate.) WM: *. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. SPONSORED. One of the brethren then replies: "We will go a southwesterly course, and will come up with our brothers." 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. 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. They shuffle about a few moments, when they are called to order by the sound of the gavel from the Master's seat in the east, who inquires in a loud voice as follows: W. M. (now styled King Solomon.) One system says fifteen Fellow Crafts went in search; another, twelve; and asserts that the three (murderers) left the sprig of acacia: others affirm that it was the recanters who placed it there as a mark. 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. 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. A. As the final and highest honor in Freemasonry, the Master Mason degree symbolizes man's maturity through increased knowledge and wisdom. King Solomon ordered them to divide in parties, and travel three east, three west, three north, and three south, with others whom he should appoint, in search of the ruffians.
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