from the Worshipful Master. Treasurer--(See opening ceremony, p. The apron is white, lined and bordered with blue. But we must look a little closer into the manner of making a covenant, in order to discover the connection of the different penalties as references to one entire ceremony. Hemming. The brethren assembled around the grave of (Hiram Abiff) is a representation of the disciples lamenting the death of Christ. The spade, which dug the grave of our Grand Master, may soon dig ours; the setting-maul, which terminated his earthly existence, may be among the casualties which will, sooner or later, terminate ours; the coffin, which received his remains, may soon receive ours; the grave, that abode for the dead, may soon be our grave; the acacia (that evergreen which once marked the temporary resting-place of the illustrious dead), that bloomed and flourished at the head of our Grand Master's grave, and was the cause of its timely discovery, is an emblem of our faith in the immortality of the soul, which never! Opening Optional . 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. no pass. J. W.--The password is right. (makes the sign, see Fig. This closing of the lodge, of releasing the sacred space, of being challenged to go out into the world to be better men, all tie back into the degree we each . 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. K. S.--Vile, impious wretches! "This report of the committee was accepted and adopted by the Grand Lodge, and Brother Barney, provided with the recommendation thus obtained, visited many of the Lodges of the State, and imparted to them a knowledge of these lectures. J. W. (makes the same sign as the Senior Warden.) 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. 97:1 What does it denote? for work and instruction. Jubelum!! 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. W. M. (two raps, all the officers rise to their feet.) Let us emulate his amiable and virtuous conduct, his unfeigned piety to his God, his inflexible integrity to his trust; and as the evergreen that bloomed at the head of the grave be. (Deacon opens the door, and delivers his message.). Let no motive, there-fore, make you swerve from your duty, violate your vows, or betray your trust; but be true and faithful, and imitate the example of that celebrated artist whom you this evening represent. The York Masons name the seaside; the Americans say, Mount Moriah; the French, Monet Lebanon. When we take a survey of nature, we view man, in his infancy, more helpless and indigent than the brute creation; he lies languishing for days, months, and years, totally incapable of providing sustenance for himself, of guarding against the attack of the wild beasts of the forest, or sheltering himself from the in-clemencies of the weather. conceal it so that the place may be known should occasion hereafter require. The Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior, WM: When composed of five, of whom does it consist? You have a rough and rugged road to travel, beset with thieves, robbers, and murderers; and should you lose your life in the attempt, it will not be the first instance of the kind, my brother. p. 166. To observe the approach of cowans and, eavesdroppers, --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? At the hour prescribed in the by - laws for opening the Lodge, with a sufficient number of the members being present,- eight at least (for an Entered Apprentice Lodge, six for a Fellow - craft Lodge and four for a Master Mason's lodge),- they "clothe" themselves in their proper regalia, which, for regular members, is typically a white linen apron. SW: 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. 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." He has not been seen since high twelve yesterday. On the Ground Floor of King Solomon's Temple. At this time Brother Barney wrote a portion of them in cipher. (Sits down.). Behold! Each lodge has its own personality, so we recommend attending a meeting and getting to know the Brothers to find the best fit for you. that my body had been severed in two, my bowels taken from thence," &c., &c. (See p. At the usual report, preceded by an inquiry involving the best interests of Masonry, the brethren are again reminded what is the chief care of a Mason. that my breast had been torn open." ), 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. due season, that the Worshipful Master may, receive WM: The password is right in duly received in the east, WM: Br. Conductor--The pass grip of a Master Mason. 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. 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! 40.) S. D.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission? 1 (See Note P, page 271.). Ruffians (affecting surprise.) Again, the Master, one. 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. [paragraph continues] Master that you teach this candidate how to wear his apron as a Master Mason. 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. 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. There was nothing found on or about the body excepting the jewel of his office, by which his body was discovered. tokened the place of his interment, so may virtue's ever-blooming loveliness designate us as free and accepted Masons. commanded Craft at work, giving them proper instruction, WM: 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. Another says: "What course shall we pursue? "Here another guest we bring. Senior Deacon passes on to the west, where the same questions are asked and answered as before, and the Senior Warden suffers them to pass on to the Worshipful Master in the east, where the same questions and answers are repeated. EAST LIVERPOOL The East Liverpool Masonic Temple (lodge), 422 Broadway St., held a ribbon-cutting and public open house on Saturday. (See Fig. 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. By being divested of all metals, neither naked nor clothed, barefoot nor shod, hoodwinked, with a cable-tow three times around my body, in which condition I was conducted to the door of the Lodge by a brother. We are told, if we do not find the ruffians we must be punished--put to death, probably. This is all intended to produce its effect upon the ears of the candidate. Let him enter, and be received in due form. K. S.--Not been seen since high twelve yesterday! *. Let him be found, if possible. It was his usual practice at that hour, while the craft were called from labor to refreshment, to enter into the unfinished "Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies," of the Temple, and there offer up his adorations to the Deity, and draw his designs on the trestle-board. (Gives one rap (), steps to his desk, and turns the small column down on its side, as already explained.). 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. we 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. By there being no designs drawn on the trestle-board. 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. JD: Brother Senior Warden. 16, 17, 18; also p. Brother Senior Warden, the Junior Deacons, JD: What do you think caused the laws to be changed? SD: ", Master (as K. S.) makes the "grand hailing sign of distress" (see Fig. 130.). This is not, however, practised in city Lodges. W. M.--Brother Gabe, you will please approach the east. Describe three methods businesses use to deal with theft. (Master has a small trowel, which he shows the candidate as he commences to read concerning it. Heretofore you have had some one to pray for you, but now you have none. 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, &c., &c. (See Monitor for the balance of this answer, or page 99 of this work.). W. M.--Brethren, the minutes will stand approved, if there are no objections. Godwyn says: 'Making a covenant was a solemn binding of each other to the performance of a mutual promise, by outward ceremonies of cutting a beast in twain, and passing between the parts thereof' (Jer. WM: For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will. so stands the Senior Warden in the west to assist the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the lodge pay the craft their wages if any be due and see that none go away, dissatisfied, if in my power to prevent. --Nothing, Worshipful (some say), in the west. 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. 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.". The 2023 Emerging Leaders Program is open to all Master Masons in good standing and amity with the Grand Lodge of Mississippi F. & A. . Opening and Closing Lodge- Jr Deacon. W. M.--Why leave you the west, and travel toward the east! They meet in the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies of King Solomon's Temple.". "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. . So help me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same.". In youth, in Entered Apprentices. The Junior Deacon then carries them to the, East This communicate to the Junior, Warden The ruffians buried the body 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 made their escape. The following appears to be the proper way:--After the candidate gets up from the altar, the conductor should lead him from the altar direct to the Junior Warden's station in the south. The brethren representing the twelve repentant conspirators now walk out near the spot where the candidate is lying, and, when close to him, one of the party says: "Well, brothers, can we find where the acacia was pulled up?". 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. Duncan's Masoic Ritual and Monitor, by Malcom C. Duncan, [1866], at sacred-texts.com. Third Ruffian--But the rules are as strict in other ports as in this. Conductor--Brother Gabe, an obligated Master Mason. Let me admonish you, in the most serious manner, in reference to the close of life, that, when the cold winter of death shall have passed, and the bright summer morn of the resurrection appears, the Sun of Righteousness shall descend and send forth His angels to collect our ransomed dead; then, if we are found worthy, by the benefit of his "pass" we shall gain a ready admission into that celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides, where we shall see the King In the beauty of holiness, and with him enter into an endless eternity. to dwell together in unity. 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. generally the W. M. in the east. The particular duties of the leaders of the respective bands of craftsmen are rehearsed. (See grand hailing sign of distress, Fig. JD: (before the senior warden stand) Br: SW, SW: I'm satisfied all persons are qualified to sit in a lodge of Master Mason, WM: As further evidence that all persons are Master Masons receive the password from the Senior and junior deacon. Some Lodges sing the following, to the air of "Bonny Doon"; BRETHREN:--You are now about to quit this sacred retreat of friendship and virtue, to mix again with the world. W. M.--Has any brother around the Lodge any thing to offer for the benefit of Masonry before we proceed to close? 112.) of the Universe, the Giver of all good, gifts The candidate generally gets this from some of the brethren who are well posted in the work. This interpretation is borne out in the higher Degrees of sublime Masonry. The Worshipful Master gives three raps with his gavel, which brings the whole Lodge to their feet. A concise sketch of Brother Barney, the author of the three lectures introduced in. Upon which we rushed in, seized and bound the ruffians, and now have them before your majesty.". But few Masons take sufficient interest in Masonry to be advanced further, and consequently do not get the password which was lost by the tragical death of Hiram Abiff. As a Mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to Freemasonry. have compassion on the children of thy creation, administer them comfort in time of trouble, and save them with an everlasting salvation. That is strictly forbidden; so you may set your minds at rest. Conductor--I cannot; nor can they be given, except in the presence of Solomon, king of Israel, Hiram, king of Tyre, and myself. "O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost! Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee; thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; turn from him that he may rest, till he shall accomplish his day. iv. Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am, about If it's feasible to do so (if there are enough of them out there), I would like to use a different Opening and Closing charge -- from different jurisdictions -- for each of our Regular communications.
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