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Within the body of a just and duly constituted Lodge of Mater Masons assembled in a place representing the unfurnished Sanctum Santorum of King Solomons Temple; furnished with the Volume of the Sacred Law, Square and Compasses; together with a warrant or dispensation from some grand body of competent jurisdiction empowering it to work. The Master Mason ritual emphasizes the immortality of man's soul and encourages us to contemplate how this should influence our actions and decisions. He can study in greater depth the philosophy that underlies our ceremonies and aspire to leadership positions in his lodge and greater Masonic community. I had it not, my conductor had it for me. No.1, City Hall Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City 110204, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Amen! To the three great lights in Masonary, as in the preceding degrees, with this difference: now, both points of the compasses were elevated above the Square, which was to teach me that I was entitled to receive all the secrets that could be communicated to me in a master mason lodge. It was to show that my duties and obligations became more and more extended as I advanced in Masonry. I was then asked by what other right or benefit I expected to gain admission. The Master Mason ritual emphasizes the immortality of mans soul and encourages us to contemplate how this should influence our actions and decisions. Masonic study Master Mason. Also to see that they return to their labor in due time, that the Worshipful Master may receive honor, and they pleasure and profit thereby. In due and ancient form. Deacon returns to his place in the Lodge, and addresses the Master .. ) Create flashcards with the information on them and use them as a study aid. Indicate any differences. The grip of a Master Mason or the strong grip of the lion paw of the tribe of Judah. Why had you a cable-tow three times about your naked body? jhowell76. 3.3. So help me God and keep me steadfast.". Make sure to note down key points that you come across during the practice time. [S] I furthermore promise and swear that I will not sit in a clandestine Lodge nor hold Masonic communication with a clandestine Mason, nor with a suspended or expelled Mason knowingly nor permit it to be done if it is within my power to prevent it. WHAT INDUCED YOU TO BECOME A MASTER MASON, IN ORDER THAT I MIGHT RECEIVE MATER'S WAGESAND BETTER TO BE ENABLED TO SUPPORT MYSELF AND FAMILY, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE RELIEF OF POOR, DISTRESSED MASTER MASONS, THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS, IN A JUST AND LAWFULLY CONSTITUED LODGE OF MASTER MASONS, BY BEING DIVESTED OF ALL METALS, NEITHER NAKED OR CLOTHED, BAREFOOT NOR SHOD, HOODWINKED AND A CABLE-TOW THREE TIMES ABOUT MY NAKED BODY, WHY HAD YOU A CABLE-TOW THREE TIMES ABOUT YOUR NAKED BODY, IT WAS TO SIGNIFY THAT MY DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS BECAME MORE AND MORE EXTENSIVE AS I ADVANCED IN MASONRY, A BROTHER WHO HAS BEEN REGULARLY INITIATED AS AN ENTERED APPRENTICE PASSED TO THE DEGREE OF FELLOW CRAFT AND NOW WISHES TO RECEIVE FURTHER LIGHT IN MASONRY BY BEING RAISED TO THE SUBLIME DEGREE OF A MASTER MASON, IF IT WAS MY OWN FREE WILL AND ACCORD; IF I WAS TRULY AND DULY PREPAREDL WORTHY AND WELL QUALIFIED; IF I HAD SHOWN PROFICIENCY IN THE PRECEDING DEGREES; ALL OF BEING ANSWERED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, I WAS ASKED ASKED BY WHAT FURTHER RIGHT OR BENEFIT I EXPECTED TO GAIN ADMISSION, I WAS DIRECTED TO WAIT WITH PATIENCE UNTIL THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER WAS INFORMED OF MY REQUEST AND HIS ANSWER RETURNED, LET HIM ENTER AND BE RECIEVED IN DUE FORM, ON BOTH POINTS OF THE COMPASSES, EXTENDING FROM MY NAKED RIGHT TO LEFT BREASTS, WHICH WAS TO SIGNIFY THAT AS THE VITAL PARTS OF MAN ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE BREASTS, SO THE MOST USEFUL TENETS OF OUR INSTITUTION ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE TWO POINTS OF THE COMPASSES WHICH ARE FRIENDSHIP, MORALITY AND BROTHERLY LOVE, I WAS CONDUCTED THREE TIMES ABOUT THE ALTAR TO THE JUNIOR WARDEN IN THE SOUTH, WHERE THE SAME QUESTIONS WERE ASKED AND ANSWERED AS BEFORE. CH: (Remains in his place) Most Holy and Glorious Lord God, the Great Architect of the Universe, the giver of all good gifts and graces; Thou hast promised that where To teach me that my obligations and duties become more and more extensive as I advanced in Masonry, To the third degree of Masonry on which I was then entering, A worthy brother who has been duly initiated as an Entered Apprentice passed to the degree of Fellow Craft and now wishes further light in Masonry by being raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason, If it is an act of my own free will and accord if I was worthy and well qualified duly and truly prepared if I had shown suitable proficiency in the preceding degree all of which being answered in the affirmative I was by what further right or benefit I expected to obtain this important privilege, I had not my conductor had and gave it for me, Since I was in possession of all these necessary qualifications I should wait until the worshipful master could be informed of my request and his answer returned, Let him enter this worshipful lodge of master Masons and be received in due and ancient form, On the pits of the compass extending from my naked right to my naked left breast which was to teach me that as within the breast are contained the most vital parts of man so between the points of the compass are contained the most valuable tenants of Freemasonry which are friendship morality and brotherly love, Conducted three times around the lodge to the junior warden in the south where the same questions were asked and answers returned as at the door, Directed me to the Senior Warden in the west where the same questions were asked and answers returned as before, Directed me to be conducted to the Worshipful Master in the east where the same questions were asked and answers returned as before and who also demanded whence I came and whither traveling, Why did you leave the west and travel east, How did the worshipful master dispose of you, Ordered me conducted to the Senior Warden in the west who taught me how to approach the east in due and ancient form, Advancing on my left foot bringing the heel of my right to the heel of my left thereby forming the angle of a square body erect facing the east, What did the Worshipful Master then do with you, Kneeling on both naked knees both hands resting upon the Volume of the Sacred Law Square and Compasses in which due form I took the solemn obligation of a Mater Mason. (Closes door knocks once, Tiler responds, Junior . So help me God and keep me steadfast. WM: If there are Grand Lodge Officers, Masters of Lodges or Past Masters present, they are cordially and fraternally invited to seats in the East. Their efforts allowed the municipalities to emerge as host among major contenders such as Paris and Perth. whatsoever; binding myself under no less a. penalty than that of having my body severed in. For example, it invested significant budget into building a practice circuit for road cycling races and overhauling the baseball stadium in Tianmu. In writing explain what adjustments, if any, you would need to make in the pattern. To attend the communications of his own Lodge, and the Grand Lodge, if possible. The obligation of a Master Mason is to serve faithfully and loyally to the Fraternity, obey its laws and regulations, support its good works, remain spiritually grounded, respect fellow masons and other members . What induced you to become a Master Mason? #ThrowbackThursday, A post shared by International Masters Games (@imgamasters) on Nov 21, 2019 at 8:33am PST, 2020 International Masters Games Association (IMGA). Within the body of just and legally constituted lodge duly assembled in a room or place representing the Sanctum Sanctorum of King Solomon's Temple. Entered Apprentice Proficiency - Part 1 of 4. When studying for the examination, try to break down the material into smaller topics. To observe the laws, customs and usages of the Craft, as established by the Grand Lodge. (Signs of the Master Mason Degree are then given; the Senior Deacon recovers staff, then returns to his place in the Lodge.) Brother Tiler approach the East. In a room adjoining a regular Lodge of Master Masons. I, Greg Burchett, of my own free will and accord in the presence of Almighty God and this worshipful lodge, erected to God and dedicated to the Holy Saints John, do hereby and here on most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear as I have here to fore done, but with these additions: That I will not communicate the Secrets of . Complete the statement using each term once. [V] I furthermore promise and swear that I will not violate the chastity nor hold unlawful carnal communications with a Brother Master Mason's wife, widow, mother, sister, or daughter knowingly nor permit it to be done if it is within my power to prevent it. towards becoming the best version of you. ________ is the perspective that sees sport as an institution in which the most powerful oppress, manipulate, coerce, and exploit others. To keep all the secrets of the Craft, and the transactions thereof, according to ancient custom. . What did the Worshipful Master then say to you. You are charged to ensure that no one is admitted unless duly qualified and properly clothed, and then only with my permission. And, wore their aprons with the bib and left hand corner turned down to distinguish them from Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts. Obligation (part 1) I, Curtis Abbott, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of Almighty God and this . All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . In my then condition, what I most desired. What induced you to become a Master Mason? He ordered me to the Senior Warden who taught me how to approach the holy altar of Free Masonry, the place of Masonic light, in due and ancient form. Best viewed with IE 8.0 or higher with 1152 x 864 resolution How can you tell a spun yarn from a filament yarn? The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about Freemasonry. The 2025 World Masters Games is expected to last between 2 to 3 weeks and include 32 competition categories. [H] I furthermore promise and swear that I will help, aid, and assist all poor and penniless Master Masons their widows and orphans so far as their necessities may require and my ability will permit. After the obligation, what were you told? The Master, after giving the candidate the pass-grip and word, bids him rise and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens, and convince them that he is . 822 on the Master Mason Degree. two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt be in their midst and bless them. "I furthermore promise and swear that I will keep the secrets of a brother Master Mason communicated to me as such, murder and treason excepted, and they left to my own choice. Click here to begin your journey towards becoming the best version of you. Upon being brought to light in this degree what did you behold differently than the preceding degree? The Master, who ordered me to the Senior Warden in the West, who taught me how to wear my apron as a Master Mason. However, the 11th edition will take place in Asia, with Taipei and New Taipei cohosting the event. Then sew the stitches that the machine can create. Compare responses with class members. Upon the points of the compasses extended from my naked left to my naked right breasts which was to teach me that as the vital parts of man are contained within the breasts, so are the principle tenets of Free Masonry contained between the extended points of the compasses. For callers in Taipei City, please dial 1999 Citizen Hotline (Toll-free number, calls from public telephone and prepaid card excluded). Kneeling at the altar upon my naked knees, my body erect, both hands resting upon the holy Bible the square and the compasses, in this due form I took upon myself the solemn oath or obligation of a Master Mason which is as follows. JD: To carry messages from the Senior Warden in the West, to the Junior Warden in the South, and elsewhere about the Lodge as directed; attend to alarms at the outer door, and to see that the Lodge is duly Tiled. This Obligation requires only that a Master Mason will not cheat, wrong, or defraud a lodge of Master Masons, or a brother Master Mason, if he knows them to be such. The International Master Games Association (IMGA) announced on October 23 the awarding of the hosting right of the 11th edition of the game in 2025 to Taipei and New Taipei. "I furthermore promise and swear that I will not give the Grand Hailing Sign of Distress, except it be in cases of the most imminent danger, or suffering in the cause of innocence and virtue, orin a just and lawfully constituted lodge of Master Masons, or in a lodge for instruction, and when I see or hear it given, by a worthy brother in distress, I will fly to the relief of him which gives it, if there be a greater probability of saving his life than losing my own. Brother Tiler, the Worshipful Master is about to open Solomon Lodge No. (There is no (When first time visitors are present, the Master proceeds as follows) By being divested of all metals and minerals, neither naked nor clothed; barefoot nor shod; hoodwinked; a cable-toe three times around my body; left foot; both knees and both breast bare; clothed as a Fellow Craft; in which condition I was conducted to a door and caused to give three distinct knocks. But that noble contention, or rather emulation of, who can best work and best agree. How many constitute a Lodge of Master Mason? It is the pass-word to the Master's degree. During his address, Ko remarked that the World Masters Games have taken place every 4 years since 1985. Furthermore, I will keep the secrets of a master mason, when received by me as such , murder , treason and other felonies except. Brother ______________ , who has been regularly initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft, served a proper time as such, and now desires more light in Masonry by being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Masonic organizations are invited to reproduce, extract, copy or reprint the contents of this book. [G] And, I furthermore promise and swear that I will not give the grand hailing sign of distress unless I am in actual distress, real danger or for instruction. WM: Why in the South, and what are your duties, Brother Junior Warden? SW: Three or more Brethren, Worshipful Master. If this was still an act of my on free will and accord; if I was still worthy and well qualified; duly and truly prepared and properly avouched for; and if I have made suitable proficiency in the preceding degrees to entitle me to this; all of which being answered in the affirmative, I was then asked, by what further right or benefit I expected to obtain this important privilege? The obligation of a Fellowcraft Mason. twain, my bowels taken thence, and with my body. Brother Senior Deacon, attend to the Altar. The upcoming World Masters Games will be another global competition taking place here, after the successful 2009 Deaflympics and the 2017 Universiade. I furthermore promise and swear that I will stand-to and abide by all the laws, rules and regulations of any Lodge of Master Masons of which I may be a member, together with the general laws and edicts of the Grand Lodge, under whose authority the same shall work, so far as they shall come to my knowledge.