This famous fabric was supported by fourteen hundred and fifty-three columns, and two thousand nine hundred and six pilasters--all hewn from the finest Parian marble. I'm the International Master Council of DeMolay and an EA out of Myrtle lodge in Oklahoma City. A. Q. Jubelo!! There was nothing found on or about the body excepting the jewel of his office, by which his body was discovered. 9, p. 36), and then lets his hand slip off in a careless manner, and reports: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, owing to the high state of putrefaction, it having been dead already fifteen days, the skin slips, and the body cannot be raised.". Conductor (for candidate.) 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. I furthermore promise and swear that I will help, aid and assist all poor, distress brother Fellow Craft, they applying to me as such and I deem them worthy. (1 Kings vii. Brother A. : youth, man-hood, and age. 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. Junior Deacon here steps forward and whispers in the Senior Deacon's ear, "Tubal Cain.". He begins in a State of 18.) The first paragraph of the Obligation is similar in all three degrees and this portion of the Master Mason Obligation was fairly easy for . W. M.-- Why in the west, and your duty there, Brother Senior? Think of these as one-hour-long linked interactive morality plays, rather than magical or religious ceremonies. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, who was slain just before the completion of King Solomon's Temple. 12, p. SYMBOLISM OF THE DEGREE. To attain the 32nd degree, for example, a Freemason must have been a Master Mason for at least 14 years, have been elected Master of the Lodge, and have satisfactorily served the Supreme Council. Thus you will render yourself deserving of the honor which we have conferred, and merit the confidence we have reposed. Usually delineated upon the Master's carpet, are emblematical of the three principal stages of human life, viz. These are taught in the ritual and lectures of the Entered Apprentice Degree. And finally, the veracity of the legend is completely ignored by a reference to the Holy Scriptures. The ground has been newly broken; this has the appearance of a grave," pointing to the candidate on the floor. Upon which we rushed in, seized and bound the ruffians, and now have them before your majesty.". They will be learned in the lodge in which you will be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Masons use memory craft for a variety of purposes. ii. the Masons) in pdf, Duncan's Masonic The significance of this Degree is. Ward PREFACE THE third degree in Freemasonry is termed the Sublime Degree and the title is truly justified. 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. 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. Even in its exoteric aspect its simple, yet dramatic, power must leave a lasting impression on the mind of every Cand.. 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. Reading the part will not merit receiving credit for the part. right hand in token of friendship and brotherly love, and invested me with the grip and word, ordered. It is used interchangeably with the title Masonic third degree because they mean the same thing. Why had you a cable-tow three times around your body? The Master, who ordered me to the Senior Warden in the West, who taught me how to wear my apron as a Master Mason. A. I'll hear no more of your cavilling! W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, it is my orders that this Lodge be now closed, and stand closed until our next regular communication (barring emergency), when all, or a suitable number, shall have due and timely notice. Conductor--From the "real grip" of a Fellow Craft to the pass grip of a Master Mason. 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. S. D.--Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? J. W.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission? 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. Finally, brethren, be ye all of one mind, live in peace, and may the God of love and peace delight to dwell with and bless you. King Solomon ordered them to divide in parties, and travel three east, three west, three north, and three south, with others whom he should appoint, in search of the ruffians. They returned and bore this information to King Solomon, who ordered them to disguise themselves and travel as before, with positive instructions to find the ruffians and with as positive assurance that, if they did not, they twelve should he deemed the murderers, and suffer severely for the crime committed. witnessed the Light at this Degree before. Jubelum!! We are all born to die; we follow our friends to the brink of the grave, and, standing on the shore of a vast ocean, we gaze with exquisite anxiety until the last struggle is over, and we see them sink into the fathomless abyss. 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. pdf, Royal Arch (Pronounced by conductor--Tubal Cain.). It also represents the execution and dying groans of Jubela, the first ruffian, and is repeated twice more to represent the death of the other two ruffians. In a way, the Masonic ritual represents the rebirth of man. The Master now gives and explains to the candidate the several signs and tokens of this Degree, commencing with the first (see Figs. W. M.--Brethren, together on the signs. They roll the canvas around and over the candidate where he fell, which is in the east or northeast corner of the Lodge, and, for a few moments, retire, when the Lodge becomes still as the hour of midnight; not a sound is permitted to be made; all go--if at all--from place to place on tiptoe. I furthermore promise and swear that I will not cheat, wrong or defraud a Lodge of Fellow Craft, or a brother of this degree knowingly or wittingly. One of the brothers now takes off the jewel from the candidate's neck, and all repair to the Master's seat in the east, and report: Answer--A westerly course, where our weary brother sat down to rest and refresh himself. 16, 17, 18; also p. On his last day on earth, it was bright, sunny and warm. In the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. --You will arise, and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens as an obligated Master Mason. This Master Mason Quiz may be used by any member of the Lodge who seeks more light. 3rd Degree: Master Mason. 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. The brethren form around the Secretary like a class at school. Q. J. W.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degrees? Capt.--They were three brothers, workmen from the Temple, seeking a passage to Ethiopia, but, not having King Solomon's pass, were not able to obtain one, and returned back into the country. MOVEMENT ABOUT THE LODGE At no time, while the Lodge is at labor, should anyone pass between the Worshipful hereafter instructed in, to any person unless it. I furthermore promise and swear that I will not be present at the making of woman a Mason, an old man in his dotage, a young man in his non-age, an atheist, a mad man, a libertine, or a fool, knowing them to be so. 99:1 The jewels of a Masters' Lodge are suspended from blue velvet collars, bordered and embroidered with silver. 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. "Further, that I will not have illegal carnal intercourse with a Master Mason's wife, his mother, sister, or daughter, nor suffer the same to be done by others, if in my power to prevent. Brethren on the right and left, and communicate it in the East. 147:1 A Grand Lecturer is elected annually at the session of the Grand Lodge of each State. Kneeling at the alter on my naked knees, my naked hands resting on the Holy Bible, Square, and Compasses; in which due form I took the obligation of a Master Mason. 16, p. From the above causes. 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. He will meet men who would otherwise have remained strangers. conceal it so that the place may be known should occasion hereafter require. "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." the portrayal of the removal of everything that keeps us from rising to that state where. 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. A. p. 127 It testifies our faith in the resurrection of the body, and while it inculcates a practical lesson of prudence and unshrinking fidelity, it inspires the most cheering hone of that final reward which belongs alone to "just made perfect."--Lexicon. "3d. (See ACACIA.) W. M.--Have you any thing on your desk, Brother Secretary? The Obligation of a Master Mason that I need to memorize is huge! Arch Knight Templar Priest Degree, Order of Demolay Ritual - Masonic Youth Organization 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. K. S.--Vile, impious wretches! 3 and p. 17) which is responded to by the Master. A. I arose, and on my passage around the Lodge was accosted by three Fellow Crafts, who thrice demanded of me the secrets of a Master Mason; and, on being refused, the first gave me a blow with the twenty-four-inch gauge, across my throat; the second with a square, across my breast; the third with a setting-maul, on my forehead, which felled me on the spot. generally the W. M. in the east. 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. 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. 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. --Advance the token. In some Lodges the following paraphrase of the above is sung; and if the Lodge have an organ, or melodeon, the singers are generally accompanied on the instrument: For balance of this paraphrase, see Freemason's Monitor, or Illustrations of Masonry, by Thomas S. Webb, p. 61. First Ruffian--If such are the regulations, we shall not get a pass at any port, and what will become of us? and give three raps on the floor with his rod, the Junior Warden responding by three raps with his gavel. During this degree, the importance of education and work, and the awesome power of God, are taught to the Mason. Captain--I should be glad of your company. Here, too, one may easily discover the visual, in terms of a sequence; memorizing accordingly. "Five constitute a Lodge of Fellow Crafts two Master Masons and three Fellow Crafts. Conductor--Cain. With the trowel, spread liberally the cement of brotherly love and affection; and, circumscribed by the compass, let us ponder well our words and actions, and let all the energies of our minds and the affections of our souls be employed in the attainment of our Supreme Grand Warden's approbation. A. FELLOW CRAFT AND MASTER MASON DEGREE . never--no, never dies. What induced you to become a Master Mason? A. 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. According to the Jewish law, no interments were permitted within the walls of the city, and as it was unlawful for the cohens or priests to pass over a grave, it became necessary to place marks wherever a dead body had been interred, to enable them to avoid it. "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. --Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! It is very singular, that, a man so celebrated as Hiram Abiff was, universally acknowledged as the third most distinguished man then living, and, in many respects, the greatest man in the world, should pass from off the stage of action, in the presence of King Solomon, three thousand three hundred grand overseers, and one hundred and fifty thousand workmen, with whom he had spent a number of years, and with King Solomon, his bosom friend, without any of his numerous confrres even recording his death, or any thing, A Master Masons' Lodge is styled by the Craft the "Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies, of King Solomon's Temple," and when the Lodge is opened on this Degree, both points of the compasses are elevated above the square. degree live in Texas. 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. [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. On being brought to light, what did you discover more than you had heretofore discovered? 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. Masonic degrees are rites of initiation that teach lessons of honor, morality, and virtue. What say you, sir, guilty or not guilty? Freemasonry is not a religion per se, but agnostics or atheists cannot belong, said Brent Morris, a Masonic historian, editor of the Scottish Rite Journal, and a 33rd degree Freemason. J. W.--High twelve, Worshipful. 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. further light in Masonry, by being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. S. D.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission? So help me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same.". "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. After being taught to wear your apron as a Master Mason, how were you then disposed of? tokened the place of his interment, so may virtue's ever-blooming loveliness designate us as free and accepted Masons. 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. 115:1 Their real names (if there be any thing real in the whole transaction, which is more than doubtful), as preserved in a subsidiary degree. 204--5. We were ordered to observe whether the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing appertaining to the Master's Degree, was on or about the body; but, brothers, we are only Fellow Crafts, and know nothing about the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing appertaining to the Master's, [paragraph continues] Degree; we must, however, make an examination, or we will be put to death.". At this command the Secretary passes out of the Lodge, accompanied by ten or fifteen of the brethren, into the ante-room, leaving the door open, so that the candidate can hear the rolls called. The first was the voice of Jubela exclaiming:2 'Oh! The Senior Deacon, who has stationed himself at the inner door, at the right of the Senior Warden, on hearing these raps rises to his feet, makes the sign of a Master Mason to the Master (see Fig. On receiving this order, the Junior Warden takes from his desk a small wooden column, about eighteen inches in length, and sets it in an upright position at his right hand, and at the same time he gives three raps () with the gavel, and says: J. W.--Brethren, you are accordingly at refreshment. 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. W. M.--Brother Gabe, on receiving further light, you perceive more than you have heretofore. King Solomon then ordered the twelve Fellow Crafts to go in search of the body, and, if found, to observe whether the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing appertaining to the Master's Degree, was on or about it. --Your duty there, Brother Junior Deacon? 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. how swiftly the sands run, and how rapidly our lives are drawing to a close. : "O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost!" 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. What have we done? ), Ruffian--Give me the Master's word, or I will take your life in a moment! 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. Fellowcraft Handbook. Remember it more "especially to the household of the faithful.". 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. "The construction of this grand edifice was attended with two remarkable circumstances. Jubela!! 18.) The traditional account of the death, several burials, and resurrections of one of the craft, Hiram Abiff, the widow's son, as developed in conferring this Degree, is very interesting. Let us pray.". O Lord my God!! In the Adonhiramite Masonry, which was used there about 1787, the doors are not mentioned at all.--The Freemason's Treasury, p. 307. One can become a 32nd Degree Mason in a relatively short period of time depending on one's obedience. that my body had been severed in two, my bowels taken from thence," &c., &c. (See p. Degree, Holy Royal A late 18th century Freemasonry mnemonic aid. of!the!! 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. Uploaded by Rob Bonner. "Three constitute a Lodge of Master Masons--three Master Masons. His business is to teach the subordinate Lodges the Ritual of Freemasonry, and he is paid generally by salary, or so much from each Lodge before whom he may lecture. When, placed at his right hand, he will be pleased to pronounce us just and upright Masons, then shall we be fitted as living stones for that spiritual temple, "that house not made. We cannot, Is an emblem of time, which cuts the brittle thread of life, and. Senior Warden, one. Some portions of the lectures are conducted in the form of questions and answers, as part of the proficiencies, or memory work. East upon the step, under the due-guard and. The brethren then all take their seats, and the candidate with them. The lecture is as follows: Q. The ruffians being executed, the brethren all return quietly to the Lodge, when one of them reports, in a loud tone of voice: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, your orders have been duly executed upon the three murderers of Grand Master, Hiram Abiff." Seven years; during which it rained not in the daytime, that the workmen might not be obstructed in their labor. 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. 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. Are you a sea-captain? In the primitive lectures--i.e., those which were used after the Revival in 1717, for the subject was never ventilated before that date--they were called "the three principal entrances to the Temple"; but subsequently it was thought expedient to particularize these entrances; and the passage was altered at first to "the east, west and south doors"; and, at the Union in 1813, the version became "north, south, and east entrances." 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. What are the working tools of a Master Mason? below--above-- Fill our hearts with truth and love; When dissolves our earthly tie, Take us to thy Lodge on High. 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. Candidate (prompted by conductor.) Q. It is my orders that you be taken without the gates of the court, and be executed, according to your several imprecations, in the clefts of the rocks. Hemming. Having my curiosity aroused, I examined it, and found it to be a grave.". . What followed? 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. S. D.--Brother Junior Deacon, is he worthy and well qualified? My Brother, a Master Mason advances on his left foot, bringing the heel of his right to the heel of his left, thereby forming the angle of a square. 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 . Conductor--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. 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. (Sits down.). The York Masons name the seaside; the Americans say, Mount Moriah; the French, Monet Lebanon. K. S. (making grand hailing sign of distress.) 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. After the sign is made, the whole party commence marching around the body with the sun, singing the following dirge; and, if the Lodge has an organ or melodeon, it is played on this occasion, in a very solemn and impressive manner. These implements are both used as will be described hereafter. 143. 15. A. 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. 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 . Not since high twelve yesterday, &c., &c. J. G. W.--Most Worshipful King Solomon, diligent search has been made. (The author would here remark, with regard to the matter of closing the Lodge, and asking the Wardens if they know any thing further before the Lodge, previous to closing, that it is a ruse to deceive the candidate, as the Master has no intention of closing until the ceremony of initiation has been concluded.). left to right: S. D., or Conductor. A. I did, by order of the Worshipful Master and the assistance of the brethren. and sits down near the candidate. "Further, that I will keep a worthy brother Master Mason's secrets inviolable, when communicated to and received by me as such, murder and treason excepted.
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