master mason degree memory work

. --Brother Senior Warden, at the opening of this Lodge you informed me that you were a Master Mason. The Master silently steps to the east, near the candidate's head, and strikes the hour of low twelve (which is twelve o'clock at night) on a triangle or bell. Masonic symbolism is that which is used to illustrate the principles which Freemasonry espouses. (See grand hailing sign of distress, Fig. further light in Masonry, by being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. 14.). The brethren then all take their seats, and the candidate with them. Jubela!! Some portions of the lectures are conducted in the form of questions and answers, as part of the proficiencies, or memory work. Freemasonry, the teachings and practices of the fraternal (men-only) order of Free and Accepted Masons, the largest worldwide secret societyan oath-bound society, often devoted to fellowship, moral discipline, and mutual assistance, that conceals at least some of its rituals, customs, or activities from the public (secret societies do not necessarily conceal their membership or existence). 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! Brother Senior Warden. 299-300. Avery Allyn, in Ritual of Freemasonry, explains that this degree originated, according to Masonic tradition, at the building of KST. 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. King Solomon is said to have substituted, in place of the lost one, the word now used in the Master Masons' Degree, viz. I would remark here, that in some Lodges the Master does not make the sign of distress first at the body, but only gives the sign of a Master Mason, which is done by drawing the right hand across the body, with the thumb inward. $399.00. J. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. The candidate is divested of all wearing apparel, except his shirt and drawers, and if he has not the latter, he is furnished with a pair by the brethren preparing him. 12 days ago. Hold up your heads, and hear your sentence. Thus you will render yourself deserving of the honor which we have conferred, and merit the confidence we have reposed. 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. information, I shall have found him or them justly. The Ruffian gives the candidate a brush across the throat with his right hand, and at the same time relinquishes his hold with his left, steps quietly to one side, and permits the conductor and candidate td pass on to the Senior Warden's station in the west, which is done by the conductor advancing very rapidly, pulling the candidate along with him. As soon as a lodge accepts you, you are an apprentice. the end of man, and of the aspiring hopes of all faithful Masons? MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. (Sits down.). The Master approaching me from the East, under the due guard and sign of a Master Mason, who in token of the further continuance of his brotherly love and friendship, presented me his right hand, and with it the pass and token of the pass of a Master Mason; and bade me to arise and salute the Wardens as such. 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. 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. A. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice. Ruffians--We will go back and get a pass, if that is the case. 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. Junior Deacon here steps forward and whispers in the Senior Deacon's ear, "Tubal Cain.". 1. Answer--Most Worshipful King Solomon, we are but Fellow Crafts; we therefore know nothing about the Master's word or the Master's Degree. Here, too, one may easily discover the visual, in terms of a sequence; memorizing accordingly. He has not been seen in or about the Temple. were GRAVELOT, QUIBO, and AKIROP. These are symbols of the blow on the cheek of Christ, the flagellation, and the blow with the spear. The ancient landmarks of the order, intrusted to your care, you are carefully to preserve; and never suffer them to be infringed, or countenance a deviation from the established usages and customs of the fraternity. [1994] (Wikileaks), Masonic On being brought to more light, what did you first discover more than you had heretofore done? Usually delineated upon the Master's carpet, are emblematical of the three principal stages of human life, viz. What say you, sir, guilty or not guilty? 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. (Pronounced by conductor--Tubal Cain.). "Solemn strikes the funeral chime, Notes of our departing time; As we journey here below, Through a pilgrimage of woe!" degree: "Today more than ten thousand men who never progressed beyond the E.A. witnessed the Light at this Degree before. 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. Wait until the Temple is completed, and then, if you are found worthy and well qualified, you will unquestionably receive the secrets of a Master Mason; but, until then, you cannot. Hand to back--that you will ever be ready to stretch forth your hand to assist and save a fallen brother; and that you will vindicate his character behind his back, as well as before his face. The second degree is the Fellow Craft, which represents manhood, the middle period of life. In the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. A. The candidate then kneels, and the conductor ties a hoodwink very closely over both eyes, so that he cannot see. Senior Deacon gives three loud knocks (), which are responded to by one () from the parties outside. of!the!! The Senior Warden approaches the candidate, faces him toward the east (i.e. 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! A Brother, who has been regularly initiated as an Entered Apprentice, passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft, and now wishes to receive further light in Masonry by being raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. On being brought to light, what did you discover more than you had heretofore discovered? 105:1 In the progress of Masonry during the last century the fatal weapons underwent several changes. As they start, the conductor commences to relate to the candidate the following: Conductor--Brother, it was the usual custom of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff (this is the first he hears about Hiram Abiff), to enter into the unfinished "Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies," of King Solomon's Temple, each day at high twelve, while the craft were called from labor to refreshment, for the purpose of drawing out his designs upon the trestle-board, whereby the craft might pursue their labors; after which, it was further his custom to offer up his devotions to the Deity. 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. What have we done? Whence I came, and wither I was traveling. ii. The Freemasons Are the Oldest Fraternal Organization in the World. By there being no designs drawn on the trestle-board. Amen. The Senior Deacon steps to the Master, and whispers in his ear, "Tubal Cain.". As the last sound of twelve dies away, the three ruffians cautiously approach the body, and converse among themselves nearly as follows: First Ruffian--Well, we have all met as agreed upon: the question is, what shall we do with the body? Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge', The Degree Rituals of the Northern 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. After saluting the Wardens, what did you first discover? FIG 18. pp. 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. (See engraving.). Why had you a cable-tow three times about your naked body? (See Figs. You say they turned back into the country? 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. Brother Gabe, you discover me approaching you from the east, under the duegard (some say--step, duegard, and sign) of a Master Mason; and, in token of the further continuance of my brotherly love and favor, I present. The Secretary commences to call off a lot of Bible names, to which each brother responds "Here!" Time, unfolding the ringlets of her hair, denoted that time, patience, and perseverance accomplish all things. ), A. That which was lost, which, by my endeavors and his assistance, I was in hope to find. He then turns to the Junior Warden, and says: "You will take the body by the Entered Apprentice grip, and see if it can be raised.". Cipher Book Grand Lodge F.A.A.M District of Columbia [1994] K. S.--Jubela, you stand charged as accessory to the death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. Worshipful Master gives one rap with his gavel (). 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. In the Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies, of King Solomon's Temple. (Deacon opens the door, and delivers his message.). 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! Begone! A. (Shakes candidate. There are many 32nd Degree Masons who never get invite. NEW IMPROVED VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPmhe9j08R4An in depth 8 part series on the Freemasons called, "The Hiram Abiff Series (Freemasons ritu. As they approach the Worshipful Master's station, he says: W. M.--Brother Senior Deacon, you will reconduct the candidate to the Senior Warden in the west, with my orders that he teach him how to wear his apron as a Master Mason. The Ruffians now return near to the body, when the following conversation takes place: First Ruffian--What shall we do in this case? K. S.--Was the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing appertaining to the Master's Degree, on or about it? The conductor then turns about to the Senior Warden in the west, and says: Brother Senior Warden, it is the orders of the Worshipful. Give me the Master's word, or I will take your life in a moment! 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. 1 (See p. 3rd Degree: Master Mason. "4th. A. Hemming. For example, this section is from Entered Apprentice degree memory work: A. I was conducted three times around the Lodge, to the Junior Warden in the south, where the same questions were asked, and like answers returned as at the door. On the Ground Floor of King Solomon's Temple. One can become a 32nd Degree Mason in a relatively short period of time depending on one's obedience. J. W. (offering his hand to candidate.) Examination for Membership, Grand Lodge of Indiana Form 13 Petition for the This canvas is usually held behind the candidate, in an inclined position, by some of the brethren, and is for the purpose of catching him when he is tripped up by the assumed ruffian, Jubelum. 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. How many constitute a Fellow Crafts' Lodge? 18.) If this Certification is to be respected and sought after as a mark of accomplishment, we must insist that those who . the Temple is now about to be completed, and we have not obtained that which we have so long sought. (Gives one rap (), when the Junior Deacon, at the inner door of the Lodge, rises to his feet.) 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. S. W. (rising to his feet and making the sign.) left to right: S. D., or Conductor. Also learned a lot about some Masonic symbology. After being taught how to wear your apron as a Master Mason, how were you then disposed of? The real memory-taxing part of Lodge ritual is in the degree work, whether the Degree conferral, or the Lectures and Charges. One of the ruffians exclaims: Now let us make our escape out of the country. On entering the second time, you were received on the angle of the square, which was also explained to you. &c., &c.; the third was the voice of Jubelum, exclaiming, "Oh! The avenues to the Lodge are carefully inspected by the meridian officer, whose knowledge and fidelity have entitled him to the confidence of the brethren, and, after he had publicly proclaimed the security of the Lodge, the business of closing proceeds. that my throat had been cut across," &c., &c. The second was the voice of Jubelo, exclaiming: "Oh! MM Obligation #1. time, pushing him backward, brings the candidate's heels against the edge of the canvas, trips him up, and the candidate falls upon his back, caught in the canvas clear of the floor, unharmed, but, in many instances, badly frightened. 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. I have long sought this opportunity. sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. iv. --Grand Master Hiram, I am glad to meet you thus alone. Masonic lectures cover various aspects of the moral and spiritual teachings of Freemasonry and explanations of the symbols. --Brother Junior Grand Warden, what means all this confusion among the workmen? "Three constitute a Lodge of Master Masons--three Master Masons. A. The Junior Deacon now passes the candidate over to the Senior. From the foregoing remarks, it will be seen that the essential points of Masonry are identical the world over, and that the differences, which are of minor importance, may be gathered by comparing the present work with Richardson's Monitor or Allyn's Ritual. The second was that of Jubelo, exclaiming: 'Oh! 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." Proficient in the Uniform Work of the Master Mason Degree, in all chairs, including Lectures and Charge. J. W. (making sign.) S. D--In search of further light in Masonry. W. M.--Brother Gabe, you will please approach the east. you with my right hand, and with it the pass and token of the pass of a Master Mason. 11), "And Hiram finished the work that he was to make for King Solomon for the house of God,"--Historical Landmarks, vol. Sec.--Most Worshipful King Solomon, the several rolls have been called, and reports made, by which it appears that three Fellow Crafts are missing, namely, Jubela, .Jubelo, and Jubelum, who, from the similarity of their names, I presume are brothers, and men from Tyre. Sec.--Assemble, Craftsmen! Second Ruffian--We shall be taken and put to death. 1 (See Note P, page 271.). A. 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. 1. The first paragraph of the Obligation is similar in all three degrees and this portion of the Master Mason Obligation was fairly easy for . You must pray for yourself. B. not only lived to finish all the work, in whatever capacity he might have been engaged, but also, according to the testimony of Josephus, who calls him ABDEMON, he returned to Tyre, and died there at a good old age.--The Freemason's Treasury, pp. 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. Thus, when dissolution draws nigh, and the cold winds of death come sighing around us, and his chilly dews already glisten on our foreheads, with joy shall we obey the summons of the Grand Warden of Heaven, and go from our labors on earth to everlasting refreshments in the Paradise of God.

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