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. At first, I did not doubt your veracity; but now I do! 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. 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. WM: J W. M.--Any thing in the south, Brother Junior Warden? (See page 247.). ), A. A. He fell on his left side a dead man. The brethren now all kneel around the body on one knee. It is my orders that strict search be made for him through the apartments of the Temple, and due inquiry made. 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. K. S.--Jubelum, you stand charged as the wilful murderer of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. The account in the official History of the Church records: Joseph, seeing there was no safety in the room, and no doubt thinking that it would save the lives of his brethren in the room if he could get out, turned calmly from the door, dropped his pistol on the floor and sprang into the window when two balls pierced him from the door, and one entered his right breast from without, and he fell outward into the hands of his murderers, exclaiming. Phil., p. 309. A. I.G.K. 2022. "Three constitute a Lodge of Master Masons--three Master Masons. "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." M.A. 1, The "work," or rather the lectures in the several degrees of Masonry, more especially in the first three degrees (masonically termed the Blue Degrees, or Blue Lodge), differ so much in each State that it would be a difficult thing to get exactly at the proper responses to some of the Masonic interrogatories. [paragraph continues] Wardens at the head, when the Master makes the sign of "distress" of a Master Mason, which is done by raising both hands and arms above the head. How should a Master Mason wear his apron? It was from the last that he was led to that most violent and excruciating death. I'll hear no more of your cavilling! 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. For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will. 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. ), The Master next calls the candidate's attention to the three grand Masonic pillars, usually delineated on Master's carpet (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. S. W. (now styled J. G. W.)--Most Worshipful King Solomon, there is no work laid out for us, and it is said we can have none. This sign is made by four motions and by three times three. K. S.--I fear that some accident has befallen him. Q. A Masonic defendant in court or "caught in the pinch" might bury his head in his hands and cry, "Oh Lord, my God, is there no help for the widow&39;s son". A. 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. At what hour was our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, slain? --You will arise, and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens as an obligated Master Mason. WM: bo 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. 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. Thus, brother, we close our lecture on the emblems with the solemn thought of death. The brethren then all take their seats, and the candidate with them. There is a great degree of uniformity in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin--also in Indiana and Iowa. Some Lodges have a small box with a house-plant or dry twig in it, which is set down on the floor near the candidate's head. MASTER GIVING THE GRAND MASONIC WORD ON THE FIVE POINTS OF FELLOWSHIP. 7. (Gives candidate a sudden twitch by the collar.) Time, unfolding the ringlets of her hair, denoted that time, patience, and perseverance accomplish all things. The MASTER MASON represents a man under the doctrine of love, saved from the grave of iniquity, and raised to the faith of salvation. violate this my Entered Apprentice obligation.". "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. W. M.--Has any brother present any thing to offer for the benefit of Masonry? A. 40.) B., who has been regularly initiated Entered Apprentice, passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft, and now wishes. The Wardens and brethren of this Lodge require a more satisfactory proof of your fidelity to your trust, before they are willing to intrust you with the more valuable secrets of this Degree. *, At this point in the text there is an asterisk for a footnote which runs as follows:-. FAIR is controlled and operated by the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research (FAIR). 67.). 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. John, do hereby and hereon most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear, that I will always hail, ever conceal, and never reveal any of the secrets, arts, parts, point or points, of the Master Masons' Degree, to any person or persons whomsoever, except it be to a true and lawful brother of this Degree, or in a regularly constituted Lodge of Master Masons, nor unto him, or them, until by strict trial, due examination, or lawful information, I shall have found him, or them, as lawfully entitled to the same as I am myself. Theoretically, this is used in extreme circumstances in which a Mason or other elitist finds himself in a to foot; knee to knee; breast to breast; hand to back; and cheek to cheek, 130.). 129:1 THEOREM.--In any right-angled triangle, the square which is described p. 130 upon the side subtending the right angle, is equal to the squares described upon the sides which contain the right angle.--Euclid, Lib. Q. (Deacon opens the door, and delivers his message.). W. M.--Brother Senior Deacon, you will now reconduct this candidate to the place from whence he came, and reinvest him with what he has been divested of, and await my further will and pleasure. This proper means for an exchange of the substitute SD: leth After being taught to wear your apron as a Master Mason, how were you then disposed of? 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. (See Figs. They now retire from the body, in different directions. What I purpose, that I perform. B. divided the operatives the three classes, viz., Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, and Masters; paying the wages of the former at the pillar of J (Jachin), and the Masters in the Middle Chamber. WM: Has it a name? 2. (See Fig. 2. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this Degree, except that of entering an Apprentice or passing a Fellow Craft, when the Lodge is lowered from the Masters' Degree for that purpose. And finally, the veracity of the legend is completely ignored by a reference to the Holy Scriptures. FIG. you with my right hand, and with it the pass and token of the pass of a Master Mason. They travelled as before, and, after many days of hardships and toil, on their return one of the brethren, more weary than the rest, sat down on the brow of a hill to rest and refresh himself, and on attempting to rise, accidentally caught hold of an acacia, which easily giving way, aroused his curiosity; upon which he hailed his companions, and on examination found it to be a grave. 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. In youth, in Entered Apprentices. 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. K. S.--No work laid out--no designs drawn on the trestle-board? On entering the second time, you were received on the angle of the square, which was also explained to you. "Further, that I will not aid, nor be present at, the initiation, passing, or raising of a woman, an old man in his dotage, a young man in his nonage, an atheist, a madman, or fool, knowing them to be such. GRIP OF AN ENTERED APPRENTICE Do this three times three, hands coming together each time) 3 times and say: Amen, so be it. A blue silk scarf, trimmed with silver, having a blue rosette at the shoulder and hip, is worn from left to right. Master, pointing to these pillars, says: "These are called the three grand Masonic columns or pillars, and are designated Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty. This is not, however, practised in city Lodges. 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. W. M.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree? The next ceremony was to p. 114 tear the breast open and pluck out the heart, and if there were the least imperfection, the body would be considered unclean. (See engraving.). When a candidate is always be given in this manner, by lettering or halving it. Another says: "What course shall we pursue? The particular duties of the leaders of the respective bands of craftsmen are rehearsed. S. W. (rising to his feet and making the sign.) --Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! 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. See real grip of a Fellow Craft, Fig. WM: Will be you be off or from? While they are going out, the Master gives three sounds with his gavel (), and says, in a loud tone of voice: W. M.--Brother Junior Warden, what is the hour? 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. S. D.--At the left hand of the Worshipful Master in the east. WM: Has it a name? WM: Bone. In the third section, our emblems are explained, and the construction of Solomon's Temple described.--Lexicon. a Master Mason. The thumbs of both hands are interlaced. 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. (left to right: Worshipful Master Altar, Candidate. These answers are monitorial. 97. See pp. At the point is a blue rosette, in the centre of which is a silver five-pointed star. SD: The real grip of a Fellow Craft. J. W.--Pass. 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. 3 and p. 17) which is responded to by the Master. W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, how should Masons meet? This action The Senior Warden then takes the candidate's right hand, giving the real grip of a Fellow Craft (see Fig. We cannot, Is an emblem of time, which cuts the brittle thread of life, and. The first was the voice of Jubela, exclaiming: "Oh! He cannot be found. Jubela! One of his companions exclaims: "I am tired, too!" "Solemn strikes the funeral chime, Notes of our departing time; As we journey here below, Through a pilgrimage of woe!" 1. SD: It has. S. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. A. Conductor. Worshipful Master gives one rap with his gavel, when the Lodge is closed, and the brethren divest themselves of their regalia, preparatory to returning to their respective homes. (Master has a small trowel, which he shows the candidate as he commences to read concerning it. W. M.--You will cause him to kneel on his naked knees, both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses. Cheek to cheek, or mouth to ear--that you will ever caution and whisper good counsel in the ear of an erring brother, and, in the most friendly manner, remind him of his errors, and aid his reformation, giving him due and timely notice, that he may ward off approaching danger.". We ended up calling a tow truck and catching a ride home with someone (who would eventually be a great friend to my grandpaw). Candidate (prompted by conductor.) You will therefore suffer yourself to be again hoodwinked, and kneel where you are, and pray orally or mentally, as you please. You have a pass from King Solomon, I presume? Foot to foot--that you will never hesitate to go on foot, and out of your way, to assist and serve a worthy brother. It is given by raising both hands toward heaven, with each arm forming On the flap is delineated an eye, and on the area selections from the Master's carpet. was an attempt to save his life and the life of his friends by calling out to Freemasons in the mob. A. In some Lodges, the brethren on this occasion attire the candidate with a very rich apron and yoke. The lecture is as follows: Q. SD: The pass-grip of a Master Mason. These are symbols of the blow on the cheek of Christ, the flagellation, and the blow with the spear. 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. Drop the hand and handkerchief three distinct times. Jubelo! SD: From. They usually meet in the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. Q. 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. 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