The sections deals with the ritual books containing the working of craft freemasonry. By using the process of initiation, the symbolic importance. Monitors often contain selected portions of ritual, in addition to explanations of. Emulation ritual second degree hardcover july 26, 2007 by lewis masonic author 5. Masonic library the importance of the second degree. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times.
Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. A candidate, upon receiving the third degree of masonry, is said to have been raised to the sublime degree of master mason. Books, publications, resources for freemasons grand. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. Ebook emulation ritual as pdf download portable document.
I shall omit the ceremonies incident to opening a lodge of fellow crafts, as they are very similar to those employed in opening the first degree, and will be explained hereafter more. As the senior deacon and candidate pass the different stations of the officers, they the officers sound their gavels as follows. Also, each degree is built on the one before, so there are three levels. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor chapter 2 the fellowcraft or 2nd degree the staircase lecture. This book contains the complete ceremony of the fellow craft degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the second degree some. Junior deacon goes to candidate takes him by right hand and leads him to position north of senior wardens pedestal both. Brother junior warden, what is the first care of every mason. There are nine classes of masonic emblems, the first eight of which are. He served as grand secretary for the grand lodge of ancient free masons of south carolina from 1842 1867. Also features the questions to the candidate before the second degree, instructions on performing masonic fire and the opening and closing. For this reason,it will be of great value to any freemason no matter what ritual. Evidence of hidden meaning in masonic ritual freemason.
Albert gallatin mackey the american masonic historian, was born at charleston, south carolina, march 12, 1807. Part of the fun of masonry is finding these patterns as you memorize the ritual words. In the second volume we are dealing with the degree of life, in its broadest. Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. Jw elder admits jehovah is freemasonry god name for lucifer jehovahs witnesses exposed. However, each one of the degree rituals has, within it, those same three levels. The fellowcrafts handbook by jsm ward audio book youtube. There are many parts of our present day ritual which bear out the fact that the second degree was at one time a most important one in fact, an essential qualification for the masters chair.
Duncans masonic ritual and monitor chapter 2 the fellowcraft or 2nd degree part 2 the obligation. So today we are back to the learning, although it is quite an easy day and you should already know half of it. In the second degree the lodge is opened on the square that great masonic emblem of the golden rule, of doing unto others as in similar cases we would wish that they should do to us. I shall omit the ceremonies incident to opening a lodge of fellow crafts, as they are very similar to those employed in. Secretary to purchase a copy of the pertinent lodge ritual book for you, if. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia.
These books contain all the valuable thoughts and beliefs that masonic fraternity wants to spread across the world. With all of the benefits an ebook brings, such as being able to read on any device, bookmark add notes and annotations etc. Also features the questions to the candidate before the second degree, instructions on performing masonic fire and the opening and closing odes. This book contains the complete ceremony of the fellow craft degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the second degree some sections of which. After a couple of days of revising the installation ceremony we are back to the degree ceremonies, and we predictably start. Explanation of the symbolism of the ceremony of passing. The author touches on this as much as he is able to in the untyled forum of a book available to the public while still maintaining masonic secrets, and there are no spoilers that would make lower degree masons avoid this book.
The author touches on this as much as he is able to in the untyled forum of a book available to the public while still maintaining masonic secrets, and there are no spoilers that. If a candidate is to be initiated, the lodge is opened in the third degree. This is part 2 of chapter 2, of the fellowcraft degree to the world famous. Yet, the variations do not change the character of masonic ritual as practiced in any particular lodge. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. The perfect gift for the newly made fellow craft, providing him with an authoritive grounding in masonic symbolism and practice and everything he needs for his next degree. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. This is not intended to be a replacement for the official publication but to supplement your masonic studies and to provide the ritual in an easy to use, convenient format. For balance of this paraphrase, see freemasons monitor, or illustrations of masonry, by thomas s.
So, here masonic collection presents you a wide range of ritual books for all orders including aldersgate, book of constitutions ugle, emulation books, passing cards. The fellowcraft degree embodies a great deal of knowledge and wisdom, and its symbols and lessons can take a lifetime to penetrate. In one sense, the fellowcraft degree symbolizes the stage of adulthood. This paper is an addendum to the masonic education course, it is no part of the original course. In the ritual of the degree, a fellowcraft is urged to advance his education in these fields. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Masonic ritual varies slightly from state to state. There are various ways that the meaning of the fellowcraft degree and its place between the first and third degrees of masonry have been explained. This book contains the complete ceremony of the fellow craft degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the second. Brother inner guard, see that the lodge is properly tyled.
This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the first degree. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. Member of the council of the masonic study society. Scottish rite masonic order publication date 1905 topics scottish rite masonic order, freemasonry, freemasonry publisher chicago. An authentic transcript of the 2nd degree of taylors ritual. In our little area, which includes the grand lodge headquarters, there are only about 7 or 8 folks who do the second and third sections of the ea, or the second section of the fc degree stairway lecture, in spite of the 2nd section ea being a part of the blue card certification requirements but on consideration, there probably arent that. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. He died at fortress monroe, virginia, june 20, 1881. The compilers of our masonic ritual conceived masonry to be used to educate man in the liberal arts and sciences. All matters of business in a lodge are transacted in the third degree. Craft freemasonry has three degrees, the entered apprentice initiation, the fellow craft passing, and master mason raising. The master mason book the third degree of freemasonry by. We will suppose the lodge to be opened on the fellow craft degree, and mr.
Editorial note this electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. Candidate kisses the book once some lodges say twice. In some countries this is known as the work of the blue lodge. The perfect gift for the newly made fellow craft, providing him with an authoritive grounding in masonic. This is part 3 of chapter 2, of the fellowcraft degree to the world famous. The master mason degree ritual secret societies exposed. Today the second degree is undoubtedly treated with a lack of the respect to which it is justly entitled. The term raised alludes to the candidates experience of being physically lifted during the impressive ceremonies of the second section of the degree, when he took part in the representation of a masonic tragedy. The striking similarity of the rituals of various states can be demonstrated by examining masonic monitors. Worshipful master gavels once, repeated by senior warden and junior warden wm. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Instruction of a candidate 2008 instruction of a candidate 2010.
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