Is the Tiler of the lodge present? 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. King Solomon, believing him to be indisposed, ordered strict search and due inquiry to be made for him through the several apartments of the Temple, that he might be found, if possible. 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.". First Ruffian--We cannot make our escape in that way. 142:1 LECTURE.--In the Masters' Degree, the first section illustrates the ancient and proper mode of raising a candidate to this sublime Degree. The Worshipful Master here gives the candidate a blow on his head with a buckskin bag, or setting-maul;1 at the same. This is the first time this has been done . (See ACACIA.) 126.). --O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost! See more. i. it. There are three of them, and only three of us. Approaching the candidate, another replies: "Yes, this is the place; let us remove the rubbish and dig down here. 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. how swiftly the sands run, and how rapidly our lives are drawing to a close. 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! J. W. (making sign.) --The Freemason's Treasury, p. 301. But we are assured, that not only were the plans drawn and the specifications approved, but every other preparation was made for completing the work before the foundations were laid; even the stone and timber were carved, marked, and numbered before they were removed from the quarry and the forest; and, hence nothing was required, when the materials were conveyed to Jerusalem, but skilled labor to make it perfect and complete from foundation to cope-stone. p. 148. 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. 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. A blue silk scarf, trimmed with silver, having a blue rosette at the shoulder and hip, is worn from left to right. Heretofore you have had some one to pray for you, but now you have none. 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. generally the W. M. in the east. knowest our down-sitting and our uprising, and understandest our thoughts afar off. 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. --Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! We feel our own feet sliding from the precarious brink on which We stand, and a few more suns, and we will be whelmed neath death's awful wave, to rest in the stilly shades, and darkness Said silence will reign around our melancholy abode. The work of the evening being over, I will proceed to give a description of the manner of closing the lodge. As the sun is in the West at close of day, so, stands As soon as the craftsman has finished this report, another party arrives with the ruffians, and reports as follows: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, while sitting down to rest and refresh ourselves, we heard the following horrid exclamations from the clefts of the adjacent rocks. Jubelum!! : Mah-Hah-Bone, which is given on the five points of fellowship, and in low breath. 116, W Alfred T. Shiller was recognized for his 65-Years as a Freemason. xxxiv. 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. what's this?" W. M.--You will cause him to kneel on his naked knees, both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses. JD: (return to his place) the tiler his been inform WM and the lodge is duly tiler. S. D.--Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? The Third Degree is said to be the height of Ancient Free-masonry, and the most sublime of all the Degrees in Masonry (Royal Arch not even excepted); and when it is conferred, the Lodge is generally well filled with the members of the Lodge and visiting brethren. A. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, having finished his usual exercises, attempted to retire at the south gate, where he was accosted by Jubela, who thrice demanded of him the secrets of a Master Mason, or the Master's word; and, on being refused, gave him a blow with the twenty-four-inch gauge across the throat, upon which he fled, and attempted to pass out at the west gate, where he was accosted by Jubelo, who, in like manner, 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 a 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 of him the secrets of a Master .Mason, or the Master's word: and, on his being refused, gave him a violent blow with a setting-maul, on his forehead, which felled him dead on the spot. (See pp. We have several, and they are divided into two classes. --Historical Landmarks, vol. His death was premeditated 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 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. 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. Jubela, Jubelo, it was I, that struck him harder than you both: it was I that gave him the fatal blow; it was I that killed him.". Some Lodges use the following questions and answers, both at opening and closing: W. M.--Why did you leave the west and travel to the east? One of the brethren then replies: "We will go a southwesterly course, and will come up with our brothers." After saluting the Wardens, what did you first discover? p. 176. "O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost! W. M. (two raps, all the officers rise to their feet.) Craft at work, giving them proper instruction, WM: so subdue every discordant passion within, us WM: Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Third Degree. Freemasons. own love and goodness - that the Lodge at, this [paragraph continues] Warden three raps, and the Worshipful Master three raps. A. And Dalcho observes that the interpolated word is not to be found in any language that ever was used. That is strictly forbidden; so you may set your minds at rest. Conductor--Cain. "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. WM: ), "Kneeling on both my naked knees, both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses.". --You will arise, and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens as an obligated Master Mason. Master now takes his seat in the east, and requests candidate to stand before him. J. W.--High twelve, Worshipful. Do good unto all. this work, would not be out of place, as it will account to the reader for the difference existing between Masonic "works" in the several States, and in Europe: "In the year 1817, Brother John Barney, formerly of Charlotte, Vermont, went to Boston, and obtained possession of the Preston Lectures, taught there by Gleason, and approved by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. On being brought to light, what did you discover more than you had heretofore discovered? Q. AMEN. At the command of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden performs his duty, after seeing that the brethren have received their due proportion of Masonic instruction and improvement; and the whole concludes with an impressive address to the brethren on their respective duties as men and Masons, when pursuing their accustomed avocations in the world; and with a fervent petition to the Deity, supplicating his blessing on the fraternity wheresoever dispersed under the wide canopy of heaven."--Theo. 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. Senior Warden, one. Conductor. 120:1 Respecting the lost word and its substitute, some say that King Solomon advised the change, while others affirm that the three Fellow Crafts adopted the substituted word without consulting him. Attend The as well as the substitute word, are, communicated name we have assembled, and in Thy name. 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. Usually delineated upon the Master's carpet, are emblematical of the three principal stages of human life, viz. If there is a death between election of Officers and their installation, the outgoing Master is responsible for attending to the funeral service. sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. FIG. Q. 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. we and signing your name to the constitution and by-laws--which will then make you a member of this Lodge. (Clinches candidate more fiercely.) JD: to carry messages from the Senior Warden to the Junior Warden and elsewhere around the lodge as he may direct and take charge of the door. S. W.--I did not, but found a substitute. Conductor here instructs candidate to pass his thumb from the second joint to space beyond, which is the second space. In, Thy . But nothing could be seen or heard of him. Brethren, it is the order of the Worshipful Master, communicated 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. The three, as they were passing a westerly course, coming down near the port of Joppa, met a seafaring man, of whom they inquired if he had seen any strangers pass that way. 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." W. M.--From whence came you, and whither are you travelling? SD: "5th. What induced you to become a Master Mason? Conductor--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. Conductor--I cannot; nor can they be given, except in the presence of Solomon, king of Israel, Hiram, king of Tyre, and myself. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit shall return unto God, who gave it.". from the Worshipful Master. The Master either reads or repeats the following from a Monitor, which by many is committed to memory; but when he has the "work" (i.e., that part which is not monitorial), it is not necessary that he should commit to memory what is called the Master's carpet of emblems, but as it is a part of the initiation of the Third Degree, the author proposes to give it in its regular order of Lodge business. --What is that? 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. refreshment, superintend them during the hours, thereof, . Again, some of the rituals taught that H. A. To carry messages from the Senior Warden in, the This is not, however, practised in city Lodges. ), A. He has not been seen in or about the Temple. Brother JD JD: Worshipful Master WM:The first great care of Masons when convened? 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. Remember it more "especially to the household of the faithful.". 97. --Nothing, Worshipful. One of his companions exclaims: "I am tired, too!" be sent to the East, accompanied with, the further light in Masonry, by being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. 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. an Optional Lodge of Sorrow, provided a Master Mason's Lodge shall have first been opened in a regular manner. But man dieth and wasteth away; yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? This latter is accomplished as follows: a canvas, seven feet long and about six feet wide, with five or six strong loops on each side, is produced from a closet or chest in the room; and a buckskin bag, stuffed with hair, about the size of two boxing-gloves, is taken from the same receptacle. Masonic Fellow-craft Middle Chamber Lecture P, Dis W1W Notes on Interconnected Economy and S, Residential Report Writing and Case Studies. W. M.--To what do you allude, my brother? that the sublime principles of Freemasonry, may He made me a Master Mason in due form. and sits down near the candidate. They usually meet in the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. such as are duly qualified and have. Conductor--Brother Gabe, an obligated Master Mason. Sec.--Assemble, Craftsmen! For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will. Sorority & Fraternity. "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. K. S.--No work laid out--no designs drawn on the trestle-board? A. A. W. M.--Have you any thing on your desk, Brother Secretary? ii. East to the Senior Warden in the West, and. FIG 18. [paragraph continues] Lodges, until future generations should find out the right one. 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. 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. W. M. (looking conductor in the eye.) At first, I did not doubt your veracity; but now I do! ), A. J. D.--At the right hand of the Worshipful Master in the east. Then he would retire at the south gate of the outer courts of the Temple; and, in conformity with the custom of our Grand Master, whose memory we all so reverently adore, we will now retire at the south gate of the Temple. 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?". ), Ruffian--Give me the Master's word, or I will take your life in a moment! W. M.--Brother Secretary, have you any thing on your desk? His ancient duties were to pay the Craft (the members of the guild) their wages and to handle disputes among the workers. Some say, that many days were expended in the search, and that the lost (body) was found near the seaside; others, that it was soon discovered near Jerusalem. J. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. Master takes off his hat, and repeats the following prayer: "May the blessing of Heaven rest upon us, and all regular Masons; may brotherly love prevail, and every moral and social virtue cement us. When in place, the Master begins: Click the card to flip . These include the use of suspensions to indicate friendship and brotherhood, the use of three-part . The Provincial Grand Master has always encouraged Mark Lodges to host an open lodge meeting to attract new members and generate interest in the Mark degree, especially those from Craft lodges within the building. 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. 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. Jubela!!!" 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. 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. Q. Within the body of a just and duly constituted, Lodge Some substitute for the latter, but with less propriety, the crown of thorns. Brother Senior Warden, the substitute has come, WM: 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. Why had you a cable-tow three times around your body? (See engraving.). These answers are monitorial. SW: I will ascertain through the proper officer and report. The following is the representation of the Master giving candidate the grand Masonic word, or at least this is a substitute, for, ac-cording to Masonic tradition, the right one was lost at the death of Hiram Abiff. He cannot be found. Brother Senior Warden, all present are Master, WM: (Deacon opens the door, and delivers his message.). J. W.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degrees? The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. At one time, care labels were not required on garments. Allegiance One, acting as the principal mover, raises his right foot from the floor, at the same time his hands, in the manner of slapping them together, makes two false motions, but at the third all bring down their right feet and hands together, producing a very sharp noise. One of the ruffians exclaims: Now let us make our escape out of the country. ", "Oh! It is the order of the Worshipful Master that, ____________ W. M.--Your duty there, Brother Senior Deacon? Mark Master Masons. As the Sun is in the West at the close of the day so is the Senior Warden in the west to assist the Worshipful Master in opening and closing his Lodge; to pay the craft their wages if an be due, and to see none go away dissatisfied, harmony being the strength and support of all societies more especially of ours. 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. In the Adonhiramite Masonry, which was used there about 1787, the doors are not mentioned at all.--The Freemason's Treasury, p. 307. 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. Junior Warden, one. Where is our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff? Brother A. elsewhere Have you ever traveled as a Master Mason? The first great care of Masons when convened? 17, 18), which is responded to by the Master, after which the conductor and candidate pass out of the Lodge. The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little I will ascertain through the proper officer and, JD: 67.). --Brother this is an unusual way of asking for them. A concise sketch of Brother Barney, the author of the three lectures introduced in. J. D.--By a brother of this Degree within the outer door. Second Ruffian--Are you going to put to sea soon? What say you, guilty or not guilty? According to District Education Officer, Brian Fitzgerald every lodge in the state of Ohio is open to the public as dictated by the grand master to do. 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. We srvice the Taylor, Hutto . JD: To keep off Cowan and Eavesdroppers and see that none passes or repast except show all are duly qualified in by permission from the WM.

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