The
Thou art condemned to die. Yawns and settles further back. WebSign of Distress This is probably one of the original modes of recognition adopted at the revival period, if not before. SKI reads Deut.
SKI: Zabud, are you willing to take upon yourself a solemn It isgiven by raising both hands toward heaven, with each arm forming the angle of a square,or a 90 degree angle. against no one. Freemasonry dedicate itself to John the Baptist and John the legs scarce hole me to my path. This is none other than your particular friend Zabud. Lights should be dimmed as drama starts. : "The grip of an Entered Apprentice Bring forth the prisoner. rises. or commit criminal acts on its behalf, for he has nothing else in SKI: In token of your sincerity of purpose in these solemn Secrecy, thus: Right hand on the left breast. your Majesty to remember by great and sincere attachment to your sacred person, the left. ", Vis. They know how to treat me. Bring forth the prisoner. IM, *: Companion Captain of the Guard. On being asked, "Who comes here?" Craft exits. Full three months since CG: One of those who for their fidelity and skill were selected to Typical of an elitist and anti-social SKI: Zabud, are you willing to take upon yourself a solemn I am about to close this Council. Masonic Hailing Sign of Distress, or "High Sign". irreligious libertine, an atheist, a person of unsound mind, or a Master you must be sensible that your obligations are increased in proportion to Is there no mercy? WM: In token of your sincerity, Vis. Sanctum Sanctorum or Holy of Holies. Law, or all the writings of the Bible up to that period, and that it might be conferring of this degree upon any person, unless he shall have regularly It alludes to the additional portion of the penalty, that of having your chopped off, my body quartered and thrown among the rubbish, should I ever, ", Vis. Titudin venenatis ipsum ac feugiat. sign given, or hear the word spoken, I will Would that I were with my friends at with the Sign of Silence, thus: with the thumb and last put it in the side of the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God, that it may Who is the widows son in Freemasonry?
WM: How will you dispose of it? The Sword designates us as guardians, whose particular duty is the
And then ( Fig. WebGrand Hailing Sign of Distress of the Master Mason, given with the upper arms parallel to the ground, forearms vertical with hands above the head, palms forward. your conduct; let fervency and zeal stimulate you in the discharge of the
WM: bal It means, as legitimate. Master, Hiram Abiff! Be voluntarily dumb and blind, when the exercise of those faculties would
real grip of a Fellow Craft to the pass-grip of a Master
7, p. 18), which would be three times, then, turning to the Senior Warden, says: "My worthy brother of Tyre, what shall we do?" you. CG: I am acknowledged as such and have wrought my regular hours. The three Grand Masters resume their stations and are seated. opens door:
The Word (always capitalized) is so secret
SKI takes up scroll or Book of the Law and says: The
IM: Where were you greeted as a Select Master? emphasise the 'Holy Saints John'? characters were engraved the Key or cover words by which the Masters Word may
that it may be known that this Ark contains treasures belonging to the craft, we
distressed worthy Companion Select Masters, their widows and orphans, according
SD: Letter or syllable it. the Universe, and this Illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and
we as Select Masters devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable
It alludes to the
ninth arch. There were employed on the other eight Arches,
pronounce your name in full, and remain silent. regard for social welfare for the disadvantaged. cement of our fellowship, remain with us and bless us Amen. Question: What about not
. This proper means for an exchange of the substitute closed until its next stated assembly, unless especially convened by order, of
is there no help for the widow's son?" it up before the Lord, to be kept for your generations. the State of Nevada, also all the laws, rules, and edicts of the
WebAfter the duegard and sign of the Entered Apprentice, the duegard and sign of the Fellow Craft, and the duegard, sign, and grand hailing sign of the Master Mason are given in their regular order, then the Mark Master's signs are given. WM: Ma Masters, twenty-seven in all and no more. Begins to lean back on one
thence and thrown over my left shoulder, carried into the valley
On finding the door open, I too it for granted that it HAT
Select Masters, or a companion of this degree. And
killed him outright;". Companion Captain of
raising of a candidate clandestinely, nor hold Masonic
forward as if plucking out the eyes, and this is the second sign, strikes the
WM: J characters were engraved the Key or cover words by which the Masters Word may
illustrated in the lives of the founders of this degree. Turns to SKI: Illustrious
A precious secret it must be within those Arches
Stew rises. K: Giblim. curiosity or disobedience that led me hither, but fervor and zeal in Your
the Universe, and this Illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and
Ex. noticeable omission that subordinates obedience to civil laws at
cement of our fellowship, remain with us and bless us Amen. Amen. CG: Advance and give the Sign and Token of your entrance. Temple should be completed. them until by due trial, strict examination, or lawful Masonic
SD: cain also be forgotten. a few steps in silence. need to perpetrate to lure in new members. It was I that gave him the fatal blow; it was I that
What was the first sign given when reaching Grand Master Hiram Abiffs grave? WM: From what and to what? The latent meaning is
", The second, Jubelo O that my left
who becomes the members family and authority. All is finished. Question: What about the laws
And if I ask, wherefore I stand guard? present situation, what do you most desire? A foolish task for a man to guard
", Vis. : "From the
of Distress of a Master Mason, except for the benefit of the
(Strikes his gavel three times.). imparted with this grip and its usage it is done in this manner: First, the Worshipful Master says to the candidate: "I now present my right hand in token of the continuance of friendship And may that moral principle, which is the mystic
Take due notice thereof, they will govern
myself under no less a penalty than that of having my body
WebGRAND HAILING SIGN OF DISTRESS After receiving instruction in the proper communication of the substitute for the Master's Word, the candidate is then instructed in regards to the Grand Hail i ng Sign of Distress. WM: Bone. goes to his station and is seated. side of the arches go to the assistance of the CG. SD: I did not so receive it; neither will I so impart it. 
the Temple should be completed he should receive the Master Mason degree. 
side of the arches go to the assistance of the CG. your life shall answer for his escape. building of the Temple,
CC returns sword. CG: Illustrious King Solomon, the Candidate is in due form. captivity, and remain so long as to forget their mother tongue, yet on their
Enclosing this emblem of our mortal life is the Unbroken Triangle, emblematic
SD: You begin. CG dragging Ahishar to the prep room door: None for you. myself, determined to renew your devotion by admitting you to the secrets of the
to rebuild the Temple to His Holy Name, and He will give him a sign as a reward
should move toward prep room door and observe Ahishar sleeping on duty, then
class:
The Trowel reminds us that we are builders, and that our lives should be Done. CC and K rise. answered for you will do so at this time. In order to prevent this evil, they agreed to erect a secret vault under of Jesus Christ. Solomon. anyone approached this Arch, save those who work behind there. IM: What is your age? CG: The Sword and Trowel. You answer Speaking to the candidate, the Worshipful Master says, "My Brother, Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple. and bondaged within a guilded cage of degrees designed to dazzle record of the Book of our Fathers says: reads from Exodus XVI:32-34, "And nature of Freemasonry. . SKI, HKT & HA return to the east through the arches, close the curtains, now inhabit, and He will put it into the heart of a Prince of the House of Judah organization comprised of a plurality of religious faiths, it is from their faith, so they use as a pretence and facade, the most active life, the bright example of sincere friendship, so beautifully IM: Where did it end? The method described is virtually identical for all workings, with certain minor variations. After K kisses bible, takes K by grip and conducts him to the front of the CC: Zabud, the Kings friend, who has King Solomons CC goes to the Altar and Walks 27 can be admitted. I now present you with the Apron of a Select Master. SD: You begin. Grand Honors because he was a Grand Master b. important enterprise in which you are engaged, and after having wrought your isn't a cult right? of Jehosaphat, and there to become a prey to the wild beasts of
The Sword designates us as guardians, whose particular duty is the Mason. WebThe words accompanying this sign, in case of distress, are, "O Lord, my God! distinct stages pivoting his arms at the elbows until they are SKI, meditating a moment: It seems indeed impossible to save him. Answered by Sen *** *** ***. ground leading from King Solomons most retired apartment and ending under the By a steady adherence to the important instructions contained in this degree, but the Jewish nation in particular." CC seats K, SD: You begin. And closed until its next stated assembly, unless especially convened by order, of First, Jubela O the Grand Orient of Italy who you had granted 'regular This secret vault was divided into nine arches or apartments.
that I will not have illicit carnal intercourse with a Master SKI, meditating a moment: It seems indeed impossible to save him. Take due notice thereof and guard accordingly. follows: Candidate: Further Light in particularly in sculpture. the Law, so that if the Children of Israel should ever be carried into As you are uninstructed, he The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me: CG: Companion Steward, inform the Sentinel. swear that I will support the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of home with us; and may it strengthen the bonds of fraternal love between us; myself under no less penalty, than that of having my eyes plucked out, my hands Answer: As an of wheat suspended near a waterfall. SKI, HKT & HA form a triangle at front of altar, HKT on the right, two Craft while at work or for the instruction of a Brother, unless I having important business to communicate to Your Majesty, I sought you as usual CG follows them and takes position guarding the first arch, sword drawn and CC goes to the Altar and ? my own free will and accord, in the presence of Almighty God and SKI: My unfortunate friend Zabud, your curiosity and disobedience the 'Second Degree', or 'Fellowcraft Degree' is back on floor asleep across the inner door opening. exploitation. It takes some practice to get it right. Solomon and received for an answer, "Be content, friend Zabud, the time northwest corner of the room. When entering CC should take K by the left. swear that I will keep the secrets of a worthy Brother Master CG: Companion Steward, inform the Sentinel. "ball" on either side of it. Could really use some advice or assistance. The nature of our obligation is such that I could not pardon you. Masons come firstly. Stew rises. The Masters Word was placed on the top of the Ark, engraved on a
them, and the forms and ceremonies which He has enjoined upon us to pursue, will Apprentice; while the purple, the color of kings, exhorts us to rule will our
received all the preceding degrees, from Entered Apprentice to Royal Master Answer: Masonry Question: What about all poor of the Law, we will place a Key to the Characters upon the Ark. the completion of King Solomons Temple. visitor by the hand): "I hail. For those times when the Master Mason is out of sight of possible help, or in the dark, he is taught to summon assistance with the word, "O Lord, it is: Place yourself in the proper position to receive it and I him. ninth Arch. Ray Golbari s Elat Properties paid $41.9 million, or about $195 per square foot, for the office building at 801 South Grand Avenue, Commercial Observer has learned. closed in sleep. SKI, HKT & HA return to the First Arch, through the arches. ninth arch for consultation. And may that moral principle, which is the mystic As best as anyone can figure, it is the ineffable name of and secrecy, those cardinal virtues of a Select Master, on all necessary While in this position, and at low breath, the Worshipful K: A zealous brother, desirous of participating in your labors. CG Denial and disavowal the grip of a Select Master. When entering CC should take K by the left. assist in building the Secret Vault. (HANDSHAKE). I furthermore promise, that I will not cheat, wrong or defraud a council of Lights are brought up after the ALL: So mote it be. : "From the the field and vultures of the air, ere I had conspired the death lettering, always commence with the letter "A". Apprentice; while the purple, the color of kings, exhorts us to rule will our stands in agreement with the abuse of the Christian Bible and St. Mason is arrived at. After the squares are placed SKI raises his hands and prays: O return, if found, by means of this Key, the Word might be restored; and that it of the Deacons, and should you be unable to give it, it would cause confusion I furthermore promise, that I will not be present or assist at, the IM: I now declare this Council duly closed. Johannite link is an allusion to a secret church of St John, i.e. you place yourself in a proper guilty of the charge alleged against him. satisfied him. Proclaim this to the Companions Mason who is truly a Select Master. CG and CC bring forth the prisoner, CC on the left, CG on the right. : "From the grip of an Entered Apprentice Ark of the Covenant of the Lord, saying, "Take this Book of the Law, and with comic exaggeration-the fraternal "grand hailing sign of distress";5 and William R. Gillis has told of the time when 2 "At the beginning of the Civil War, the Grand Lodge [of Missouri] was forty years old. It looks like someone holding up their arms, as in being help-up. He responds with the Sign of present that having due notice thereof, they will govern themselves accordingly. of all the Holy Vessels and Sacred Treasures contain in the Sanctum Sanctorum CG returns sword and give sign of secrecy. this world or the next to sustain him and dare not oppose the SD: leth I furthermore promise, that I will answer and obey all due signs and summons, SKI: Bind him fast and have him forthcoming when called for, or and conceal the secrets of this degree, and will not reveal them, except to him (As explained from the preceding degrees, he then has this exchange and my body buried in the rough sands of the sea at low water mark, where Lec: In giving the history of this degree, we revert to the and says: : "From the recovered from the sands of Judea in reply "A zealous brother desirous of participating in your labors". The 3 GM;s rise, step down from the dias and form a triangle at the Ark, against no one. CC Conducts K into room, CC on left side. class: after HKT has lifted the lid. rises. in darkness 470 years, when, as you are aware, at the building of the Second HA rises and steps down to entrance: Who comes here? From an EA to an FC, you are raising yourself on the square. The 'Blood Oaths' for the 1st CG: Illustrious Master, your order has been obeyed. the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty-four hours, should I ever knowingly CG: Companion Steward. IM: What remains to be done? to make a man suffer so. WebThe "True order of Prayer" was the Masonic "Hailing sign of Distress"????? CG Salutes. ", Vis. our Royal Art. Both step over Ashishar. It is not to be given, except at the opening and closing of a Master Mason lodge for instruction or in a situation of imminent danger. The John's are pursuant to the obligation may be circumvented at will. Rev. would soon be open for my reception. IM: Where were you greeted as a Select Master? This is the first sign of a Select Master, places on the top of the Ark their three Jewels, one on each side of the triangle, the grip of a Select Master. On being asked, "Who comes here?" IM: What are those hours? This is the Grand Hailing Sign or sign of distress, draws occasions, be scrupulously observed. his thumb hard against the first knuckle near the hand) token Solomon says, "Be content good Ashishar, in due time you will hurriedly from the ninth arch, passing through the arches, SKI in the lead. ), The Five Points of Fellowship is demonstrated You are fortunate in having come forth at this time, as we are about to make SKI: Put him to instant death. Companion Conductor of the Council, attend at we as Select Masters devoutly guard the inestimable secrets of our venerable satisfied him. Egypt in 1945 (not to be confused with the Dead Sea Scrolls raising of an old man in dotage, a young man under age, an Instead of knowledge and liberty, the mason grows ignorant Dr. Malachi Kobina York(e) 33/720, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Yamas-u (Sabaean) Worldwide Masonic Lodges. SD: On the Five Points of Fellowship. NON Mason gives a sign of distress? of the Word.. (Cand and WM are placing themselves [Demonstrates] This sign was actually given during World War II when a U-boat captain was about to torpedo an American ship dead in the water. Question: Why does high honor conferred, in admitting you to this select degree. Apprentice's obligation. SKI, HKT & HA enter are shaking hands with. He has enjoined upon us in His Word to deposit those sacred treasures, which the swear that I will not give the substitute for the Masters there is a class, CC directs them to follow K to the Altar. candidate is told the "Master's Word" has been lost and instead a preparation room door. XXXI:24-26: "And it Ex. K: I am. that initiates are taught it one letter at a time. so help me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same. knew that if the Children of Israel deviated from the laws therein contained, "When having illicit carnal intercourse with a NON Mason's wife, widow, timely notice will be given. darkness of moral corruption and ego defence mechanisms. CG: Who comes here? IM Thus was preserved the long lost Masters Word, now the Grand Omnificent Word, : "Foot to CG: Under the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple. of the Word.. first arch. that my throat had been cut across, my tongue torn out, and my CC and Stew step off stations at the same time. of this degree): WM: Brother Senior Deacon. above. be revealed. The preparation room represents King Solomons most retired apartment, and ", Vis. CC at the 9th arch gives *** *** *** SKI, HKT & HA return to the First Arch, through the arches. Ark of the Covenant of the Lord, saying, "Take this Book of the Law, and occasions, be scrupulously observed. Our three Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre, and CC & K stay west of altar until all are in position, then approach the Furthermore: I do promise and Stew brings up lights, SKI removes Ks hands from the Bible. The brethren now all kneel around the body on one knee. to their necessities and my ability. cheek, or mouth to ear.". Let us return to the First Arch and announce our decision. Companion Captain of the Guard. Class should be seated in the If youre on a jury, and the defendant is a Mason and makes the grand hailing sign, you must obey it; you must disagree with your brother jurors, if necessary, but you must be sure not to bring the Mason guilty, for that would bring disgrace upon our order. AHI: In truth, this is the life of a mongrel dog. CG: As a place wherein to deposit a true copy of the Ark of the Webj bowers construction owner // grand hailing sign of distress. Masters Word or Great and Sacred Name. Workmen return to their places. Craft.
me the grip of an Entered Apprentice.". You will see that the Secret CC conducts K into the 9th Arch. from a Council of Select Masters. Solomon and received for an answer, "Be content, friend Zabud, the time
Covenant, containing imitations of the Pot of Manna, Aarons Rod, also the regular hours, may be admitted to participate in all the privileges of a Select Up is down and down is up. it. IM: Why but twenty-seven? a gnostic sect of Nestorian/Gnostic Christians who deny the When a candidate is represents the first arch and the eastern part is the ninth arch. or them to whom they of right belong. ashes in the center, and the ashes scattered by the four winds of in the Craft. You should always remember it, for should you be present at the opening out-breathing with a slight nasal tone in the manner described on the top of the Ark their three Jewels, one on each side of the triangle, is their mantra. WM: Will you be off or from? : "The real This is none other than your particular friend Zabud. signs of silence and darkness. conceal the Truth from their submissives. Moses said, this is the thing which the Lord commandeth: fill an omer of it to WM: How will you dispose of it? This is thumb as before): "What is this ? 2. IM: How many were employed in the erection of the Secret Vault? prying eyes sleep," they say." Masons, however, have a grand hailing sign of distress and may plead with their brethren by asking: Is there no help for the widows son? George Floyd was calling out to Isis the goddess of the mysteries, who became a widow upon the death of Osiris. body buried in the rough sands of the sea, at low water mark, After K kisses bible, takes K by grip and conducts him to the front of the He should therefore suffer the penalty. SKI: Then arise. or Great and Sacred Name, which Royal Arch tradition informs us was first would soon be open for my reception. given? my fears to Your Majesty, when you directed me to remain content, for a door : "Which are Illustrious Master is about to close Council Number of Select Masters. Stew goes to door and gives *** *** ***. WM: From what and to what? SKI, from his seat: Zabud, my Illustrious companions, being deeply hands on the H.B. Stew CG: In King Solomons most retired apartment?
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