[paragraph continues] Lodges, until future generations should find out the right one. (Secretary reads the minutes, &c., &c.). have compassion on the children of thy creation, administer them comfort in time of trouble, and save them with an everlasting salvation. ), The working-tools of a Master Mason are all the implements of Masonry appertaining to the first, The trowel is an instrument made use of by operative masons to spread the cement which unites a building into one common mass; but we, as Free and Accepted Masons are taught to make use of it for the more noble and glorious purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection; that. 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. He directed me to the Senior Warden in the west, and he to the Worshipful Master in the east, where the same questions were asked, and like answers returned as before. One of the brethren then replies: "We will go a southwesterly course, and will come up with our brothers." Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Master Mason, or Third Degree Conductor here takes off the hoodwink and removes the cable-tow, and all around the altar place their hands in the position of the duegard of a Master Mason. A. Q. (Clinches candidate more fiercely.) It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. As the Master makes this sign, he says: "O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost!". First Ruffian--If such are the regulations, we shall not get a pass at any port, and what will become of us? MWB Palmer served the Grand Lodge of Masons in Tennessee as Most Worshipful Grand Master in 1997, and as Grand Secretary from 2005 until 2007. At first, I did not doubt your veracity; but now I do! The Masonic Ritual | PDF | Freemasonry | Masonic Lodge | A RITUAL AND W. M. (one rap, Senior Warden rises to his feet.) (Pronounced by the conductor--Tubal Cain.) These instances, some of which have been thought worthy of preservation in the ineffable Degrees, were not numerous. Turning in his seat toward the Treasurer's desk, he says to the Treasurer: "My worthy brother of Tyre, as the Master's word is now lost, the first sign given at the grave, and the first word spoken, after the body is raised, shall be adopted for the regulation of all Masters' Lodges, until future generations shall find out the right. In the name of God and the Holy Saints John, I, now ), A. The "work" known among Masons as the "Webb Work,". S. W.--I have; from west to east, and from east to west again. J. W.--The password is right. S. W.--As the sun rises in the east, to open and govern the day, so rises the Worshipful Master in the east (here the Master gives three raps (), when all in the Lodge rise to their feet, the Master rising first), to open and govern his Lodge, set the Craft to work, and give them proper instructions. due, that none may go away dissatisfied; harmony Some Lodges use the following questions and answers, both at opening and closing: W. M.--Why did you leave the west and travel to the east? The Setting-Maul, Spade, Coffin, Grave, and Sprig of Acacia; and are thus explained. WM: Direct that duty to be done. I'll hear no more of your cavilling! the end of man, and of the aspiring hopes of all faithful Masons? The brethren are now allowed a few minutes for recreation, styled by Masons refreshment; during which time the candidate is being prepared in the ante-room, and the Lodge made ready for the remaining portion of the ceremony of initiation. We read in the Bible, that Hiram Abiff was one of the head workmen employed at the building of King Solomon's Temple, and other ancient writings inform us that he was an arbiter between King Solomon and Hiram, king of Tyre; but his tragical death is nowhere recorded, except in the archives of Freemasonry. [paragraph continues] Warden three raps, and the Worshipful Master three raps. and be thereby better enabled to support, myself Ruffians (affecting surprise.) 97. (Gives candidate a sudden shake.). Craftsmen, we are having good times; I wonder if it will last. In, Thy 67.). In some Lodges, the brethren on this occasion attire the candidate with a very rich apron and yoke. Candidate. A. What gave rise to pret-a-porter fashions? 1 "What means this acacia coming up so easily? Worshipful Master gives one rap with his gavel (). 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. One of his companions exclaims: "I am tired, too!" The Master should instruct the candidate (and he generally does) how to make the signs before he gets up from the altar, after taking the obligation. The brethren then all take their seats, and the candidate with them. The three (blows) were given with the three (tools, i.e., gauge, square, and gavel). S. W. (rising to his feet and making the sign of a Master Mason.) Brother Grand Secretary (turning to the Secretary of the Lodge), you will go out and see to calling the several rolls of the craft, and report to me as soon as possible. Second Ruffian--Are you going to put to sea soon? Let us go and report. 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. The Senior Warden is in charge of the Lodge when it is at labor. and suffer none to pass or re-pass, except A. A. how swiftly the sands run, and how rapidly our lives are drawing to a close. 204--5. 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. ), The Master next calls the candidate's attention to the three grand Masonic pillars, usually delineated on Master's carpet (a. The brethren assembled around the grave of (Hiram Abiff) is a representation of the disciples lamenting the death of Christ. sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. A. Fourteen hundred and fifty-three columns, and two thousand nine hundred and six pilasters; all hewn from the finest Parian marble. 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. J. W. (makes the same sign as the Senior Warden.) gives one knock which is answered by the S. and J.W. --What is that? Brother A. Thou hast promised that where. The Senior Warden approaches the candidate and ties the apron upon him, with the flap and corners turned down, and says: The conductor now conducts the candidate back to the Worshipful Master in the east. Conductor here instructs candidate to pass his thumb from the second joint to space beyond, which is the second space. 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. According to Katherine Thomson, there are many other examples of specific musical symbols taken from the Masonic rites that appear throughout Mozart's compositions. Grand Master 2022-2023. 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. Your virtue, honor, and reputation are concerned in supporting with dignity the character you now bear. The following is the representation of the Master giving candidate the grand Masonic word, or at least this is a substitute, for, ac-cording to Masonic tradition, the right one was lost at the death of Hiram Abiff. Be diligent, prudent, temperate, discreet. Worshipful Master is about to open a Lodge, of Worshipful Master in opening and closing, the 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. Q. Let us imitate, in all his various perfections, him who, when assailed by the murderous band of rebellious craftsmen, maintained his integrity, even in death, and sealed his pledge with his own blood. The room is cleared by removing the altar and lights, and the two large pillars used in the Second Degree. After the candidate is lowered, one of the ruffians says: Let us plant an acacia at the head of the grave, in order to. When through, signify by saying Amen, and arise and pursue your journey. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, who was slain just before the completion of King Solomon's Temple. Masonic Opening Flashcards | Chegg.com W. M.--Reading of the present communication. ii. of Master Masons, assembled in a place, representing At Closing in the First Degree. 18.) There is a great degree of uniformity in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin--also in Indiana and Iowa. JD: The only alterations which occur in the lectures of each degree are in the commencement. ), WM: SW: .18); as if they would say--Thus let it be done to him, and thus let his body be cut in two, who shall break this covenant. 12, p. 1. The Senior Warden then takes the candidate's right hand, giving the real grip of a Fellow Craft (see Fig. A. thereof, you may govern yourselves. JD: A. 61, Manchester, was grand master of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire in 1885, and was a 33 of the Scottish Rite. In France, it was originally south, north, and east, but now west, south, and east. The subject was there referred for examination to a committee, which reported that these lectures were according to the most approved method of 'work' in the United States, and proposed to give Brother Barney letters of recommendation to all Lodges and brethren in all parts as a brother well qualified to give Masonic information to any desirous of his services. and give three raps on the floor with his rod, the Junior Warden responding by three raps with his gavel. A. . At the revival in 1717, they were called setting-tool, setting maul, and setting-beetle; later in the century, it was the twenty-four-inch gauge, square, and gavel; then the setting-tool, square, and rule; and now the plumb-rule, square, and strong or heavy maul.--The Freemason's Treasury, p. 306. I hold in my hand an instrument of death; therefore, give me the Master's word, or I will take your life in a moment! Welcome | Grand Lodge of NC A. EAST LIVERPOOL The East Liverpool Masonic Temple (lodge), 422 Broadway St., held a ribbon-cutting and public open house on Saturday. The Master (Third Ruffian) then exclaims: W. M. (as Third Ruffian.) Fine Print, WM: How many compose a Master Masons Lodge. 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. Phil., p. 309. - Good evening Brethren. To the three jewels of a Master Mason, which are friend-ship, morality, and brotherly love. generally the W. M. in the east. however, the connection of the widow's son with the building of the Temple was endeared to the two monarchs; and, to preserve and consecrate his memory, a new arrangement of discipline was adopted; and a legend incorporated into the system, which served to promote a similar object with the fabulous narrative used in the spurious initiations, viz., to inculcate and impress on the candidate's mind the doctrine of a resurrection and a future state--Theo. Ruffian--Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! The Blue Book - Masonic Grand Lodge of Maine 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. W.--Brother Junior Warden, it is the orders of the Worshipful Master, &c., &c. J. W.--Brethren, you have heard the orders of the Worshipful Master, as communicated to me through the Senior Warden in the west--you will take notice, and govern yourselves accordingly. Click the card to flip 5, 6, and 7, pages 17 and 18) and ending with the grips. What I purpose, that I perform. Master Masons. 1 (See p. further light in Masonry, by being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Ruffian--What horrid deed is this we have done? Have you ever traveled as a Master Mason? JW: J. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. He has not been seen in or about the Temple. K. S.--.Jubelo, you also stand accessory to the death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. 127-130. Why are they not at work as usual? In the second section, the historical traditions of the Order are introduced, and an important instance of Masonic virtue is exemplified. PDF Lodge of Sorrow - grandlodge-nc.org The Junior Deacon advances, followed by the Stewards, with rods, when the Senior Deacon stops them, by placing his hand against the candidate, at the same time saying: S. D.--Brother Gabe, on entering this Lodge the first time, you were received on the point of the compasses, pressing your naked left breast, the moral of which was explained to you. ), WM:*. The Provincial Grand Master has always encouraged Mark Lodges to host an open lodge meeting to attract new members and generate interest in the Mark degree, especially those from Craft lodges within the building. We will suppose the business of the Lodge finished, and that the Master proceeds to close. His death was premeditated 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 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. 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. To carry messages from the Senior Warden in, the W. M.-- Why in the west, and your duty there, Brother Senior? 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. Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that, ___________Lodge The first was the voice of Jubela exclaiming:2 'Oh! For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will. JW: To see that the Lodge is properly tyled. But is this. The Ruffians now return near to the body, when the following conversation takes place: First Ruffian--What shall we do in this case? Grant Grand Lodge 11), "And Hiram finished the work that he was to make for King Solomon for the house of God,"--Historical Landmarks, vol. (Pronounced by conductor--Tubal Cain.). 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). Here are three of the poor fellows with us; we must not go and give them up, to be put to death; rather let us take a northwesterly or a southwesterly course. Draped designs. WM: How many compose a Master Masons Lodge? --I have none, Worshipful. Conductor (for candidate.) 2, Ceremonies of Opening and Closing Grand Lodge & Provincial Grand Lodge and Form of Installation of W.M. 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. At high twelve. that my throat had been cut across," &c., &c. The second was the voice of Jubelo, exclaiming: "Oh! It was from the last that he was led to that most violent and excruciating death. 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. A concise sketch of Brother Barney, the author of the three lectures introduced in. 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. Not since high twelve yesterday, &c., &c. J. G. W.--Most Worshipful King Solomon, diligent search has been made. 299-300. Answer--We will bury it in the rubbish of the Temple, until low twelve, and then we will meet and give it a decent burial. W. M.--Why in the south, and your duty there, Brother Junior? Here the Warden opens the ante-room door, and says: "Come in, you twelve Fellow Crafts;" when all those that were left out by the Secretary come into the Lodge, stamping and scuffling along, especially if only a few of them, to impress upon the candidate's mind the idea that there are more. --Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! Most Holy and Glorious Lord God, the Great, Architect K. S.--Jubela, you stand charged as accessory to the death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. (See grand hailing sign of distress, Fig. Attempting to get up, he exclaims, "Hallo! 113:1 CASSIA--sometimes improperly and ignorantly used for acacia. despicable villains! that my throat had been cut across, my tongue torn out by its roots, and buried in the rough sands of the sea, at low-water mark, where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty-four hours, ere I had been accessory to the death of so good a man as our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. A. 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. A. A. 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. and inculcated by Robert Morris,1 is generally accepted as the "Work" of ancient origin, and there is not much doubt but that it will be adopted by the Grand Lodges throughout the United States. Home Page The third was the voice of Jubelum, exclaiming, louder than the rest: 'It was I that gave the fatal blow, it was I that killed him. K. S.--Not been seen since high twelve yesterday! Third Ruffian, Jubelum, Candidate. Time, unfolding the ringlets of her hair, denoted that time, patience, and perseverance accomplish all things. honor, and they pleasure and profit, SW: Ruffian--Give me the secrets of a Master Mason, or I will take your life! They have now passed around the Lodge three times, and as. Senior Warden, one. You are now bound by duty, honor, and gratitude, to be faithful to your trust; to support the dignity of your character on every occasion; and to enforce, by precept and example, obedience to the tenets of the Order. The Senior Deacon steps to the Master, and whispers in his ear, "Tubal Cain.". For the purpose of Masonic funerals only, a Lodge of Sorrow may be opened annually on the Degree of Master Mason, after the installation of officers, the usual lodge ceremonies conducted. that my breast had been torn open, my heart plucked out, and placed upon the highest pinnacle of the Temple, there to be devoured by the vultures of the air, ere I had consented to the death of so good a man as our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. Now, as in p. 138 the former case, this arrangement would be impossible before the pillars were erected or the Middle Chamber built: and if it he pretended that any such plan was adopted after they were finished, the tragic drama could not be true because it professes to have been enacted before the Temple was completed. Brother Junior Deacon (turning to that officer), you will inform the Tyler. Our map will help you identify the lodges that are closest to your home or workplace. The Third Degree: Master Mason - Freemasonry JD: He ordered me to be returned to the Senior Warden in the west, who taught me to approach the east by three upright regular steps, my feet forming the angle of a perfect square, my body erect at the altar, before the Worshipful Master in the east. B.? 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." Mark Master Masons. 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. Conductor--The pass grip of a Master Mason. Q. 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. Senior Warden, one. 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. Give me the Master's word, or I will take your life in a moment! A. His friends now approach him, and congratulate him upon his Masonic appearance, asking him how he likes the degree, and if he is not glad he is through, &c., &c. The object of this is to mislead the candidate, and to impress upon his mind the idea that there is no more of the ceremony, and that his initiation is completed. (They now pass to the pass grip of a Master Mason. Conductor (S. D.) leads the candidate up in front of the Master's seat in the east. From the above causes. The false brethren are represented by Judas, who proved false to his Master; and the sprig of cassia represented the cross, of which wood it is said to have been composed." 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! Phil., p. 297. : before Caiaphas. Masonry has but little changed, and a knowledge of the alterations which have been made since Morgan's exposure was written is all that is requisite to make a "bright Mason." I have long sought this opportunity. Hold up your heads, and hear your sentence. Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that the, substitute When the candidate is fully dressed, the door is unceremoniously thrown open, and he, in company with others, is permitted to enter the Lodge. WM: Q. We have already seen that the opening words of the Worshipful Master - "Brethren, assist me to open the lodge" - constitute a summons by the Master, Wisdom, to all the powers and faculties that man possesses, to assist him in the task that is before him. With the flap and corners turned down, which is to distinguish him as a Master Mason, or an overseer of the work. 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.' A. 96% (57) 96% found this document useful (57 votes) 43K views. Then, fearing some accident had befallen him, the king ordered the several rolls of the workmen to be called, and there appeared to be three missing, namely: Jubela, Jubelo, and Jubelum, who, from the similarity of their names, were supposed to be brothers and men from Tyre. As the candidate is hurried along toward Jubelum (Worshipful Master), the latter seizes him with both hands by the collar of his coat, and swings him round, so as to place his back toward the east, with his heels a few inches from the edge of the canvas before alluded to. Takes the candidate by the "real grip" of a Fellow Craft, and says. ii. 126.). own love and goodness - that the Lodge at, this 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.
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