. Ward PREFACE THE third degree in Freemasonry is termed the Sublime Degree and the title is truly justified. Seven years; during which it rained not in the daytime, that the workmen might not be obstructed in their labor. A candidate for the sublime Degree of a Master Mason is generally (as in the preceding Degrees) prepared by the Junior Deacon and the two Stewards, or some other brethren acting as such. Your virtue, honor, and reputation are concerned in supporting with dignity the character you now bear. A. Brother Junior Deacon (turning to that officer), you will inform the Tyler. After the candidate is lowered, one of the ruffians says: Let us plant an acacia at the head of the grave, in order to. 305-6. pdf, Royal Arch 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. 149:1 See Robert Morris's Freemason's Monitor, 1860. The only alterations which occur in the lectures of each degree are in the commencement. W. M.--Have you any thing on your desk, Brother Secretary? On both points of the compasses, extending from my naked left to my right breast, which was to teach me that, as the most vital parts of man are contained within the breast, so the most excellent tenets of our institution are contained between the points of the compasses, which are, friendship, morality, and brotherly love. J. W.--High twelve, Worshipful. Give me the Master's word, or I will take your life in a moment! within the body of a just and duly constituted Lodge. 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. This Degree is very lengthy, and to give the lecture at an initiation would take up too much of the night; but if there is time, the Master and Senior Warden usually go through with the first section before closing the Lodge, so that the candidate and brethren may become conversant with it. The Applicant must perform the ritual parts from memory. The brethren assembled around the grave of (Hiram Abiff) is a representation of the disciples lamenting the death of Christ. J. W. (makes the same sign as the Senior Warden.) The Worshipful Master, who ordered me to the Senior Warden in the west, who taught me how to wear my apron as a Master Mason. 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. Q. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, having finished his usual exercises, attempted to retire by the south gate, when he was accosted by Jubela, who thrice demanded of him the secrets of a Master Mason, or the Master's word, and, on his being refused, gave him a blow with the twenty-four-inch gauge across his throat, upon which he fled and attempted to pass out at the west gate, where he was accosted by Jubelo, who, in like manner, demanded of him the secrets of a blaster Mason, or the Master's word, and, on his being refused, gave him a blow with the square across his breast, upon which he fled, and attempted to make his escape out at the east gate, where he was accosted by Jubelum, who, in like manner, thrice demanded the secrets of a Master Mason, or the Master's word, and, on his like refusal, gave him a violent blow with the setting-maul on his forehead, which felled him dead on the spot. Captain--What! 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. me to rise, salute the Junior and Senior Wardens. What did the Worshipful Master do with you? The missing word was found, after four hundred and seventy years, and was then, and still is, used in the Royal Arch Degree, as will be seen in the ceremonies of that Degree. Senior Warden, one. 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 . 1. Senior Warden, one. The Obligation of a Master Mason that I need to memorize is huge! Members of the Lodge, in the act of holding the canvas to catch the candidate. The Secretary commences to call off a lot of Bible names, to which each brother responds "Here!" The significance of this Degree is. K. S.--Divide yourselves and travel, as before, with positive instructions to find the ruffians, and with as positive assurance that, if you do not, the twelve shall be deemed the murderers, and suffer severally, for the crime committed. K. S.--You twelve Fellow Crafts will go in search of the body, and, if found, observe whether the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing that appertains to the Master's Degree, is on or about it. Reader, I have given you the whole of the first three Degrees in Masonry. When was our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, found to be missing? Why are they not at work as usual? In the centre, where I was caused to kneel, and implore the blessings of Deity. K. S.--You twelve Fellow Crafts will now go and assist in raising the body. Usually delineated upon the Master's carpet, are emblematical of the three principal stages of human life, viz. 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. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. First Ruffian, Jubela, generally the J. W. in the south. 155.). For them, learning the Masonic work happens fast like the below scene from the Matrix. W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, have you any alterations or additions to make to the minutes? JD: Worshipful Master. W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, I now declare this Lodge duly closed. A. 113:1 CASSIA--sometimes improperly and ignorantly used for acacia. The Badge of a Mason signifies, among other things, that Masons are workers and builders. The animal was then divided into two parts, and placed north and south, that the parties to the covenant may pass between them from east to west, and the carcase was then left as a prey to voracious animals. The masons learn that hard work and perseverance are keys to success and that violence is never an acceptable form of conduct 18 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF . (See pp. W. M. (two raps, all the officers rise to their feet.) 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. further light in Masonry, by being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Second Ruffian, Jubelo, generally the S. W. in the west. step, due-guard, sign, grip and word of an Entered. --Advance the token. Here Lodges differ in their mode of work; some only pass the candidate around the Lodge once, and as he passes the Junior and Senior Wardens he gives the Master's sign. 17, 18), which is responded to by the Master, after which the conductor and candidate pass out of the Lodge. The Pot of Incense, the Beehive. Wm. The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . [paragraph continues] Warden three raps, and the Worshipful Master three raps. Treasurer--(See opening ceremony, p. --Nothing, Worshipful. I therefore now demand of you the secrets of a Master Mason! W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, how should Masons meet? (See Fig. He is ultimately responsible for every other lodge officer and their duties, every lodge committee, ritual and degree work, Masonic education, social functions, fundraisers, District and Grand Lodge liaison, Trestle Board communication, etc. Approaching the candidate, another replies: "Yes, this is the place; let us remove the rubbish and dig down here. On the points of the compasses, extended from my naked right to left breast, which was to show that as the vital parts of man are contained within the two points of the Compasses, which are friendship, morality, and Brotherly love. left to right: S. D., or Conductor. 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. 18.) S. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. Brother Junior Deacon, the last as well as the first care of Masons, when convened? J. G. W.--We do not know, Most Worshipful King Solomon. 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. Conductor (S. D.) leads the candidate up in front of the Master's seat in the east. After the obligation, what were you asked? A. Entered Apprentice Handbook. W. M.--From whence came you, and whither are you travelling? (See engraving.). ii. 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. It is the culmination of all he has learned through the first degrees, including how to prepare for spiritual enlightenment through the craft's teachings. Craftsmen, we are having good times; I wonder if it will last. Charles Franklin "Chuck" Wolfe, CDR USNR(Ret. Complete Master Mason Study Guide - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Jubelo!!!" The "work" known among Masons as the "Webb Work,". The real memory-taxing part of Lodge ritual is in the degree work, whether the Degree conferral, or the Lectures and Charges. ), The Master steps to the feet of the candidate, bending over, takes him by the real grip of a Master Mason, places his right foot against the candidate's. W. M.--Brother Gabe, you are kneeling, for the third time, at the altar of Masonry, to take upon yourself the solemn oath of a Master Mason; and I, as Master of this Lodge, take pleasure, as on former occasions, in informing you that there is nothing in it which will interfere with the duty you owe to your God, your neighbor, your country, or self. He made me a Master Mason in due form. The Senior Warden then takes the candidate's right hand, giving the real grip of a Fellow Craft (see Fig. In your present condition, what do you most desire? Captain--Very well, you can have a passage. 3 and p. 17) which is responded to by the Master. 137:1 We are told that when the Temple was nearly finished, it was customary at the hour of H. (high) XII., when the men were called from labor to refreshment, for H. A. Seraphs of celestial wing, To our funeral altar come: Waft this friend and brother home. "Further, that I will not sit in a Lodge of clandestine-made Masons, nor converse on the subject of Masonry with a clandestine-made Mason, nor one who has been expelled or suspended from a Lodge, while under that sentence, knowing him or them to be such. 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! What followed? How came he to be assassinated at that hour? 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. Lessons in Masonry are taught in three separate stages in our Masonic Lodges. 7, p. Brother, your zeal for the institution of Masonry, the progress you have made in the mystery, and your conformity to our regulations, have pointed you out as a proper object for our favor and esteem. 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. 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. In the third section, our emblems are explained, and the construction of Solomon's Temple described.--Lexicon. 7, p. 18--some Masters make this sign twice), accompanied by the following exclamation, viz. "Here another guest we bring. Ritual Master Mason Degree - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. I have long sought this opportunity. These are taught in the ritual and lectures of the Entered Apprentice Degree. Remember it more "especially to the household of the faithful.". Memory Work. 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. 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. He cannot be found. We are told, if we do not find the ruffians we must be punished--put to death, probably. A. Shield and defend us from the evil intentions of our enemies, and support us under the trials and afflictions we are destined to endure, while travelling through this vale of tears. To the three jewels of a Master Mason, which are friend-ship, morality, and brotherly love. Where the same questions were asked and like answers given as at the door. The Junior Deacon now passes the candidate over to the Senior. Each Grand Lodge has a "work" of its own, which is taught the subordinate Lodges annually by its Grand Lecturer. Turning to the Senior Warden, he continues: K. S.--My worthy brother of Tyre, I will thank you to endeavor to raise the body by the Fellow Craft's grip. 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. Hemming. First Ruffian--We cannot make our escape in that way. right hand in token of friendship and brotherly love, and invested me with the grip and word, ordered. 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. Cipher Book Grand Lodge F.A.A.M District of Columbia [1994] W. M.--Any thing in the south, Brother Junior Warden? Conductor--I cannot; nor can they be given, except in the presence of Solomon, king of Israel, Hiram, king of Tyre, and myself. The Lectures Of The Three Degrees In Craft Masonry. 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. It is very true, we have been associated with these three ruffians, but we have not committed any actual crime". I'd say memorizing the (entire) 1st degree was the most difficult for me. King Solomon then ordered them to divide themselves into parties, and travel three east, three west, three north, and three south; and that they should, with others whom he should appoint, go in search of the ruffians. "Five constitute a Lodge of Fellow Crafts two Master Masons and three Fellow Crafts. Let us pray.". A. Brother Junior Grand Warden, you will see my orders duly executed. "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. In one form of the Degree of Elect of Fifteen, they assume the Protean names of JUBELA-KURMAVIL (another corruption of Cromwell), JUBELO-GRAVELOT, and JUBELUM-AKIROP.--The Freemason's Treasury, pp. "5th. 126.). 1892 . THE MM'S BOOK by J.S.M. Master, pointing to these pillars, says: "These are called the three grand Masonic columns or pillars, and are designated Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty. (Secretary reads the minutes, &c., &c.). It was his usual practice at high twelve, 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 to offer up his adorations to Deity, and there to draw his designs on the trestle-board. 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 soul communes with the Supernal Light. ii. 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. A. (See sign of a Master Mason, Fig. When the candidate is prepared, the Deacon takes him by the left arm, leads him up to the door of the Lodge, and gives three loud, distinct knocks. 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. 18.) A. 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. 1. 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. About 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. Attempting to get up, he exclaims, "Hallo! Senior Deacon gives three loud knocks (), which are responded to by one () from the parties outside. After being taught how to wear your apron as a Master Mason, how were you then disposed of? By this time they have got near the candidate (who is still lying on the floor, rolled up in the canvas), when one of the party sits down near his head, and at the same time says: "Well, brothers, I am very weary; I must sit down and rest before I can go any farther.". King Solomon, fearing some accident had befallen him, ordered the several rolls of the workmen to be called; and, after roll-call, it was found that three Craftsmen were missing, namely, Jubela, Jubelo, and Jubelum, who, from the similarity of their names, were supposed to be brothers, and men from Tyre. "Lord of all! Ruffian--This (shaking candidate) does not satisfy me! that my body had been severed in two, my bowels taken from thence," &c., &c. (See p. 6, p. Complete Master Mason Study Guide. 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. "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. reflect with horror on the atrocity of your crime, and on the amiable character of your Worshipful Grand Master, whom you have so basely assassinated. 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. J. W.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission? have you seen any strangers pass this way? 30 and Junior Deacons, who will obtain it from the WM: Are you a Master Mason? I was conducted three times about the alter, to the Junior Warden in the South, the Senior Warden in the West, and the Master in the East. 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. It is, in fact, not a word, but merely a jumble of letters, forming a sound without meaning." 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. Not since high twelve yesterday, &c., &c. J. G. W.--Most Worshipful King Solomon, diligent search has been made. 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.". All the implements of Masonry indiscriminately, but more especially the trowel. K. S.--I fear that some accident has befallen him. in a loud voice, until he calls that of the First Ruffian, "Jubela! All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this .

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