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Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan carvings, and Greek mathematical notations figure prominently in this spellbinding true story of a mysterious orders secret history. Author Albert Churchward, a renowned symbologist and member of the Craft, offers illustrated explanations of the meanings behind Masonic symbols. Churchward reveals Masonic messages hiddenin plain sightwithin works of art, architecture, geometry, and literature.
First published in 1915, The Arcana of Freemasonry examines still-relevant issues regarding the fraternal societys purpose and function in todays world. Generously illustrated with Masonic symbols, it explores the significance of the signs and tools of contemporary Freemasonry, including the two trianglesone upright, one reversethat form the oft-seen square and compasses known as the Key of Hiram. Initiates and experts alike will find this history both captivating and informative.
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To the Superintendent of the Works of THE WORSHIPFUL SOCIETY OF FREE MASONS ROUGH MASONS, WALLERS, SLATERS, PAVIORS, PLASTERERS AND BRICKLAYERS.
I, ..... being the Son of a Free man and years of age, humbly crave to be made an Apprentice to the Ancient and Honourable Craft.
I am prompted by a favourable opinion preconceived of the Fraternity and the desire for knowledge to enable me to work at the Trade .
I further promise and swear that I will conform to all the ancient usages and established customs of the Order.
Witness my hand this day of 191
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Witness
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Proposed by:
Seconded by:
Supported by:
Proposed .....
Elected .....
NOTE.You will see that the application for membership is to work at the Trade . This, you will perceive, is another proof of my contention as regards Operatives, and the distinction between them and the Speculatives.
To test a man by the triangle in the blue Lodge they have a frame as here shown (): But to test a man in the arch or red Lodge the frame is curved, and the man goes through it. You will find this cut in stone also as a design in church windows, etc.
In the 3rd degree the frames have 3 sides.
In the 4th degree the frames have 4 sides.
In the 5th degree the frames have 5 sides.
In the 6th degree the frames have 6 sides.
In the 7th degree the frames have 7 sides.
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I trust what I have written will be sufficient to convince both Operative and Speculative Masons that there can be no question as to which was first or any other points which might cause any divisions. I have purposely not included the rituals of either, because these secrets of theirs should be kept; they differ in a way, inasmuch as one is Operative and the other is Speculative, and it is quite possible during the later Christian times they might have mixed a little, but the two are distinctly different as stated.
I only trust that this very long chapter may render the position clearer to each Operative and Speculative Brother, so that no future question could arise to cause any division or unbroth-erly feelings. I only write for the information and good of all Brothers of whatever clime or creed, in the name of T.G.A.O.T.U.
OATH OF NIMROD.
Apprentice Degree (1st).
I, ..... do, in the presence of El Shaddai and of this Worshipful Assembly of Free Masons, Rough Masons, Wallers, Slaters, Paviors, Plaisterers and Bricklayers, promise and declare that I will not at any time hereafter, by any act or circumstance whatsoever, directly or indirectly, write, print, cut, mark, publish, discover, reveal, or make known, any part or parts of the Trade secrets, priviledges, or counsells of the Worshipful Fraternity or Fellowship of Free Masonry, which I may have known at any time, or at any time hereafter shall be made known unto me.
The penalty for breaking this great oath shall be the loss of my life.
That I shall be branded with the mark of the Traitor and slain according to ancient custom by being throtalled, that my body shall be buried in the rough sands of the sea a cables length from the shore where the tide regularily ebbs and flows twice in the twenty-four hours, so that my soul shall have no rest by night or by day
( Candidate signs the O.B .)
Given under my hand and sealed with my lips, this
day of 1913.
So help me El Shaddai and the holy contents of this book.
The First Master MasonTake good heed to keep it right well, for it is perilous and great danger for a man to forswear himself upon the Holy Book.
NOTE.We see here that the obligation refers to trade secrets, and must therefore be of recent origin. To prove this one only has to refer to the later part of it, where his body is buried in the rough sands of the sea . Now originally that could not enter into the obligation (in fact it did not in Egypt), because at Edfu, and in the 17th Nome, there was no sea, and probably the oldest brothers did not know much about the sea; and it could not refer either to the Mediterranean, because that has, practically speaking, no ebb and flow of tide; and therefore this is a recent substitute for the old original Egyptianwhich, I may add, is still extant, and which they have lost.
THE OLD OPERATIVE OPENING AS IT WAS IN 1620, AND UP TO THE PRESENT TIME.
To open the Lodge in the First Degree.
1st Master MasonBrother Second Master Mason, is it your pleasure that we open the Lodge in the First Degree?
2nd M.M.It is.
1st M.M.Brother Third Master Mason, is it your pleasure that we open the Lodge in the First Degree?
3rd M.M.It is.
1st M.M.Brethren, assist us to open the Lodge in the First Degree.
1st M.M.Brother Inside Guard, what is the first care of every Free Mason?
Inside GuardTo see that the Lodge is properly guarded.
1st M.M.Brother Inside Guard, is the Lodge properly guarded?
Inside GuardWorshipful Master Mason, it is.
1st M.M.Brother Inside Guard, what is our next care?
Inside GuardTo see that none but Free Masons and Indentured Apprentices are present.
1st M.M.To order as Indentured Apprentices.
1st M.M.Brother Inside Guard, you will admit the outside Guard.
1st M.M.Brother outside Guard, what is your position?
Outside Guardoutside the door of the Lodge.
1st M.M.Your duty?
O.G.Being armed with a drawn sword, to keep off all cowans and intruders to Free Masonry, and to see that the candidates are properly prepared.
1st M.M.Brother Inside Guard, what is your position?
Inside GuardWithin the door of the Lodge.
1st M.M.Your duty?
I.G.To admit Free Masons and Apprentices on proof, to receive the candidates in ancient form, and to obey commands.
1st M.M.Brother Junior Wardens Deacon, what is your position?
J.W.D.At the right of the Junior Warden.
1st M.M.Your duty?
J.W.D.To carry all messages and communications from the Junior Warden to the Senior Warden, and to await the return of the Senior Wardens Deacon.
1st M.M.Brother Senior Wardens Deacon, what is your position?
S.W.D.At the right of the Senior Warden.
1st M.M.Your duty?
S.W.D.To carry all messages and communications from the Senior Warden to the Deputy Master Mason, and to await the Master Masons commands.
1st M.M.Brother Master Masons Deacon, what is your position?
M.M.D.At or near the right of the Deputy Master Mason.
1st M.M.Your duty?
M.M.D.To carry all commands of the Master Masons from the Deputy Master Mason to the Senior Warden, and to see the same punctually obeyed.
1st M.M.Brother Junior Warden, what is your position?
J.W.In the north.
1st M.M.Why are you placed there?
J.W.To see the sun at its meridian, to call the brethren from labour to refreshment, and from refreshment to labour at the proper hours.
1st M.M.Brother Senior Warden, what is your position?
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