opening and closing a master masons lodge

5, p. JD: Brother Senior Warden. A. Kneeling on both my naked knees, both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses; in which due form I took the solemn oath of a Master Mason, which is as follows: (Here give the obligation; but it is never required--being only a matter of form.). The closing, in many jurisdictions, includes a closing charge, and the closing becomes a part of that initiation, of the circumambulation, the hoodwink, the lecture, and the EA charge. Ruffians--We will go back and get a pass, if that is the case. The body was then carried to the Temple for a more decent burial, and was interred in due form. On removal of the earth, they came to the body of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, which they found in a high state of putrefaction, and in a mutilated and mangled condition, it having been buried already fifteen days: the effluvia which arose from it compelled them to place involuntarily their hands thus (Master here places his hands in form of a duegard of a Master Mason, which alludes to the manner in which his hands were placed when he took the oath of a Master Mason), to guard their nostrils--but nothing was found on or about the body excepting the jewel of his office, by which his body was easily discovered. 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! They present the jewel to the Master, who, on examination of it, says: "This is the jewel of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff; there can be no longer any doubt as to the identity of the body.". Candidate. The Senior Warden moves to the East if WM is Absent or cannot perform his duties. in a loud voice, until he calls that of the First Ruffian, "Jubela! 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. 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. Junior Deacons, who will obtain it from the, Brethren Lodge Locator. These include the use of suspensions to indicate friendship and brotherhood, the use of three-part . "3d. Craftsmen, we are having good times; I wonder if it will last. Phil., p. 297. K. S.--Jubela, you stand charged as accessory to the death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. And immediately one of the most intelligent brethren stations himself at the door of the ante-room, and when those who have been acting the part of the ruffians approach him, the following colloquy ensues: First Ruffian--Hallo, friend! 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? The Ruffians now return near to the body, when the following conversation takes place: First Ruffian--What shall we do in this case? J. W.--Brother Senior Deacon, is he worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared? 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. (Gives one rap (), when the Junior Deacon, at the inner door of the Lodge, rises to his feet.) No three States in the Union "work" alike. 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. J. W.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission? countries, work and receive Masters, wages, 14.). Another says: "What course shall we pursue? 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. This interpretation is borne out in the higher Degrees of sublime Masonry. time may humbly reflect that order and beauty. Brethren, be clothed. "2nd. 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?". You must pray for yourself. JD: 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. W. M.--Brother Junior Warden, have you any to make? They returned and bore this intelligence to King Solomon, who ordered them to divide themselves, and travel as before, with positive instructions to find the ruffians, and with as positive assurance, that if they did not the twelve should be deemed the murderers, and suffer severely for the crime committed. In one account, the brethren disperse widely, east, west, and south; in another, they keep within hail of each other.--Historical Landmarks, vol. Time, unfolding the ringlets of her hair, denoted that time, patience, and perseverance accomplish all things. 1. Well, Wycoller Mark 1582 did just that at its meeting on Wednesday the 19th of April. 126:1 Among such a vast concourse of people as were assembled together at the construction of this edifice, it is natural to expect every variety of propensities, both good and evil. W. M.--Have you any thing to offer, Brother Junior Warden? 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. SD: 47. 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. After calling a few more names, which are responded to by the brethren, he says: "Jubelo! the same to you that having due, notice About this time, the twelve Fellow Crafts, who had recanted from their murderous designs, appeared before King Solomon, clothed in white gloves and aprons, in token of their innocence, acknowledging their premeditated guilt, and, kneeling, implored his pardon. He has not been seen since high twelve yesterday. 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. Q. 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. that having due notice thereof, they may, SW: Conductor--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. 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. 138:2 A similar divergence from uniformity will be found in describing the p. 139 places where the above-mentioned instruments were supposed to have been used with such terrible effect. The brethren are now allowed a few minutes for recreation, styled by Masons refreshment; during which time the candidate is being prepared in the ante-room, and the Lodge made ready for the remaining portion of the ceremony of initiation. W. M. (one rap, Senior Warden rises to his feet.) There is a great degree of uniformity in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin--also in Indiana and Iowa. It should be remarked here, that there is a similar column on the Senior Warden's desk, which is always placed in a horizontal position (i.e., turned down on its side) when the Junior Warden's column is up, and vice vers. That Tubal Cain gave first occasion to the name and worship of Vulcan been very probably conceived, both from the very great affinity of the names, and that Tubal Cain is expressly mentioned to be an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron; and as near relation as Apollo had to Vulcan, Jubal had to Tubal Cain, who was the inventor of music, or the father of all such as handle the harp and organ, which the Greeks attribute to Apollo.--Historical Landmarks, vol. S. D.--Brother Junior Deacon, is he worthy and well qualified? What induced you to become a Master Mason? Demonstrate and model your design. 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. Phil., p. 232. W. M.--You will attend to the alarm, and ascertain the cause. This ends the third, or Master Masons' Degree. These generous principles are to extend further. S. W. (rising to his feet and making the sign of a Master Mason.) It is, in fact, not a word, but merely a jumble of letters, forming a sound without meaning." 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. --Advance the token. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond-tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail; because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets; or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken at the fountain, or the wheel at the cistern. Then one of the best posted relates the responded following, in a clear and distinct voice: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, we come to inform you that fifteen of us Fellow Crafts, seeing the Temple about to be completed, and being desirous of obtaining the secrets of a Master Mason, by which we 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 us recanted; but the other three persisted in their murderous design, and we fear that they have taken the Grand Master's life. Second Ruffian--We will go to some other port. But what were our orders? Be diligent, prudent, temperate, discreet. On being brought to light, what did you discover more than you had heretofore discovered? S. D.--At the left hand of the Worshipful Master in the east. 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. "Here another guest we bring. have you seen any strangers pass this way? He cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. After imploring the blessings of Deity, what followed? What gave rise to pret-a-porter fashions? (Secretary reads the minutes, &c., &c.). 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. J. W.--Pass. 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.". New core Masonic symbolism, including the beehive, trowel, the hourglass, acacia sprig, and many others. Now obtain it from the brothers on the right and left and communicated it to the WM in the East. Why are they not at work as usual? "Further, that I will acknowledge and obey all due signs and summonses sent to me from a Master Masons' Lodge, or given me by a brother of that Degree, if within the length of my cable-tow. (1 Kings vii. FIG 18. Hold up your heads, and hear your sentence. 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. What did the Worshipful Master do with you? declare _______ Lodge No. A. I was ordered to be returned to the place from whence I came, and reinvested of what I had been divested of, and wait the Worshipful Master's will and pleasure. desire to proceed in all our doings. 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. 7, p. 18--some Masters make this sign twice), accompanied by the following exclamation, viz. A. The RW Provincial Grand Master/ME Grand Superintendent has confirmed that he is prepared to accept the return of a Lodge Warrant/Chapter Charter to UGLE/SGC or the amalgamation of Lodges or Chapters if the members see this as the only way forward. communicate it to the Worshipful Master, WM: the Lodge is now opened on the Master, Masons 1 (See Note P, page 271.). It is now past mid-night, and if we do not act with decision, daylight will be upon us, and we will be discovered and taken. Privileges of a Master Mason. beauty of the day; call the Craft from labor, to The body of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, was found in a westerly course from the Temple, where our weary brothers sat down to rest and refresh themselves. Q. conceal it so that the place may be known should occasion hereafter require. Is the Tiler of the lodge present? 1. A. (Gives one rap (), steps to his desk, and turns the small column down on its side, as already explained.). 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. The Master now steps back about three paces from the altar, and says. 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. Junior Deacon here steps forward and whispers in the Senior Deacon's ear, "Tubal Cain.". "4th. On your return to the Lodge, where were you placed? 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. 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. In, Thy 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. They usually meet in the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. A. (See Fig. they 1, It is generally known among Masons, that in the Northwestern States the lectures and "work" are those as taught by Barney. WM: brother Junior Warden the Senior Warden station in the lodge, WM: brother Senior Warden Whey in the West and your duties there, SW: As the sun sets in the west to close the day. as well as the substitute word, are, communicated 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. Mark Master Masons. 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. Home Page of an acacia, which easily giving way, excited his curiosity: upon examination they found it to be a grave. W. M.--I presumed that you did from the jewel that you wear, it being the Senior Warden's jewel. 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. W. M. (looking candidate seriously in the face.) "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. 124:1 Can any living Mason be simple enough to believe that Dr. Anderson, in his "Defence of Masonry," intended to prove a real historical fact when he explained the exhumation of the body of H. A. 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. OPENING THE LODGE OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. A. We are told, if we do not find the ruffians we must be punished--put to death, probably. After the candidate is lowered, one of the ruffians says: Let us plant an acacia at the head of the grave, in order to. Accordingly our traditions furnish in stances, both among the Apprentices and Craftsmen, of treachery--violation of sacred pledges--and the commission of actual crime. The Setting-Maul, Spade, Coffin, Grave, and Sprig of Acacia; and are thus explained. A. To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and JW: To see that the Lodge is properly tyled. 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. WM: Direct that duty to be done. A. S. D--In search of further light in Masonry. Behold! Second Ruffian--Are you going to put to sea soon? First Ruffian--We cannot make our escape in that way. Attend at the Altar and display the Three Great, WM: A. Member of Washington Lodge No. 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! mountains of Zion; for there the Lord. Brethren, give your attention to the Chaplain. When composed of five, of whom does it consist? Are you a sea-captain? ", Master (as K. S.) makes the "grand hailing sign of distress" (see Fig. Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that the, substitute Conductor--Cain. S. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. 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. 17. W. M.--You will attend to that part of your duty, and inform the Tyler that we are about to close this Lodge, and direct him to tyle accordingly. Are you willing to take the oath? worthy Master Masons, their widows. A. I was directed to wait with patience until the Worshipful Master should be informed of my request, and his answer returned. 204--5. ), A. Thus you will render yourself deserving of the honor which we have conferred, and merit the confidence we have reposed. and as the dew that descended upon, the Give me the pass-word of a Master Mason. "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. Behold! The three craftsmen, having stood by the candidate all this time, listening to the ruffians, whose voices they recognize, say one to another: "What shall we do? p. 175. At each exclamation he gives the grand hailing sign of distress (see Fig. They now retire from the body, in different directions. 16, 17, 18; also p. His ancient duties were to pay the Craft (the members of the guild) their wages and to handle disputes among the workers. receive the pass-word from the Senior, and 6, p. 18), and says: Worshipful Master, while engaged in the lawful pursuit of Masonry, there is an alarm at the inner door of our Lodge. The "work" known among Masons as the "Webb Work,". in order for business; at the same time strictly, forbidding sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Congratulations Brother! 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. A. 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. Conductor here instructs candidate to pass his thumb from the second joint to space beyond, which is the second space. Jubelum!!!" And, if finished, he would not have been permitted to enter it; for one living person alone possessed that privilege, viz., the High Priest, and he only once a year. What! This is all intended to produce its effect upon the ears of the candidate. 155.). 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. The Secretary commences to call off a lot of Bible names, to which each brother responds "Here!" ___ duly opened, and 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. that my breast had been torn open, my heart plucked out and placed upon the highest pinnacle of the Temple, there to be devoured by the vultures of the air, ere I had consented to the death of so good a man as our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff.' The Junior Deacon advances, followed by the Stewards, with rods, when the Senior Deacon stops them, by placing his hand against the candidate, at the same time saying: S. D.--Brother Gabe, on entering this Lodge the first time, you were received on the point of the compasses, pressing your naked left breast, the moral of which was explained to you. (Clinches candidate more fiercely.) Jubela!!!" and suffer none to pass or re-pass, except You say they turned back into the country? "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. The lecture is as follows: Q.

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