master mason obligation flashcards
Then sew the stitches that the machine can create. By kneeling at the alter on my naked right knee, left extended, forming the angle of a square; right hand resting upon the Holy Bible, Square and Compasses; left elevated, arm forming the angle of a square; body erect, facing the Worshipful Master; in which due form I took upon myself the solemn and binding obligation of a fellow craft mason. While Master Mason is the highest rank in Freemasonry, many Brothers choose to continue their study and training in the craft by joining. To pay due respect to all Grand Lodge officers, and Masters of subordinate Lodges. 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. (When first time visitors are present, the Master proceeds as follows) Many east Asian governmentsunderstand that, with anageing population,sport serves not only to maintain long-term health, but also as a tool for inter-generational social integration. By taking three regular upright steps, the first two as in the preceding degree, then stepping off on my left foot, bringing the heal of the right to the heal of the left, my feet forming a right angle, and my body erect. This makes it easier to remember specific pieces of information. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. 11. and not even unto him or them, until I shall have found. The trowel is an instrument made use of by operative Masons to spread the cement, which unites a building into one common mass; but we, as free and accepted Masons, are taught to make use of it for the more noble and glorious purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection, that cement which unites us into one sacred band or society of friends and Brothers, among whom no . The games are expected to attract 15,000 athletes, ages 30 or above, from 110 nations around the world. SD: To carry orders from the Worshipful Master in the East to the Senior Warden in the West and elsewhere about the Lodge as directed, to introduce and accommodate visiting Brethren, and to receive and conduct candidates. Talk to someone about the material. In order that I might receive a Masters' wages, and be the better enabled to support myself and family, and contribute to the relief of poor, distressed Master Mason, their widows and orphans. Copyright 2015 Department of Urban Development, Taipei City Government. This helps to solidify the knowledge in your mind and make it easier to recall. Has it a name. 2003-2023 Chegg Inc. All rights reserved. Ready to take the first step in your Masonic journey? I furthermore promise and swear that I will help, aid and assist any poor or distressed Brother Master Masons, their widows and orphans, they applying to me as such and I finding them worthy, so far as I may be able without material injury to myself or family. Upon returning to the East, what were you then presented with? a. sport b. He explained that for a major tournament like the World Masters Games to be successful, it will require everyone to work hand-in-hand. What did the Worshipful Master then say to you. The candidate also strengthens his knowledge of the ethical principles of Freemasonry as he . Both points of the Compasses bare; which was to teach me never to lose sight of the Masonic application of that useful and valuable instrument, which teaches friendship, morality, and Brotherly love. He also expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Education and the Sports Administration for their contributions. The mayor expressed his gratitude to IMGA for choosing Taipei and New Taipei, as well as to the various sports-related government agencies and associations who provided invaluable assistance during the process. The Worshipful Master approaching from the East, on the step, under the due guard and sign of Master Mason, who presented his right hand in token of continuance of friendship and brotherly love, and invested me with the pass grip and pass word; ordered me to rise, salute the Jr. and Sr. Wardens and satisfy them that I was a duly obligated Master Mason, in possession of the step, due guard . But that noble contention, or rather emulation of, who can best work and best agree. ________ is the perspective that sees sport as an institution in which the most powerful oppress, manipulate, coerce, and exploit others. Is this not what this Obligation says? In the future, Taipei and New Taipei will work together to bring out the best of its cultural and arts heritage, to allow visitors and athletes to better know the host cities. 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. The trowel is an instrument made use of by operative Masons to spread the cement which unites the building into one common mass; But we, as free and accepted Masons, or talk to use it for the more noble and glorious purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection, the cement which unites us into one sacred bond or society of friends and brothers, around which no contention should ever exist, but that Noble contention, Or rather emulation, of who better can work and better agree. That cement which unites us into one sacred band or society of friends and brothers. WHAT DID THE WORSHIP MASTER THEN DO WITH YOU. and more. I was directed to wait with patience until the Master was informed of my request and his answer returned. The Master approaching me from the East, under the due guard and sign of a Master Mason, who in token of the further continuance of his brotherly love and friendship, presented me his right hand, and with it the pass and token of the pass of a Master Mason; and bade me to arise and salute the Wardens as such. That Freemasonry is the personification of secrecy in its most evil form is clearly evidenced by the fact that before any candidate is raised to the degree of Master Mason (3rd degree) he is required to promise, declare, and swear that he will not communicate the secrets of a Master Mason to a Fellowcraft, nor those of a Fellowcraft to an Entered Apprentice, nor those of an Entered Apprentice to the rest of the world, and that, furthermore, he will keep as inviolable the secrets of a brother Master Mason when communicated to him as such, murder and treason excepted, and they being left to his own choice. No.1, City Hall Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City 110204, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Let him enter in the name of God, and be received in due and ancient form. WW: *** (All Brethren rise and give the sign of fidelity) Brethren, it is my order that this Lodge be now open in due form in the Master Mason Degree, and stand open for the conduct of such business as may properly come before it. Take due notice thereof, and govern yourself accordingly. It is the culmination of all he has learned through the first degrees, including how to prepare for spiritual enlightenment through the crafts teachings. Give it me. back one pace, and comes to the sign of fidelity. The grip of a Master Mason or the strong grip of the lion paw of the tribe of Judah. Compare responses with class members. They applying to me as such and I deeming them worthy. What if they are not Master Masons? The Worshipful Master approaching me from the East upon the step, under the due guard and penal sign of a Master Mason, who extended to me his right hand in continuation of friendship and brotherly love and proceeded to instruct me in the pass grip and word of a Master Mason; and bade me rise and salute the Wardens as a Master Mason, and step to the Senior Warden who taught me how to wear my apron as a Master Mason, then return to the East for further instruction. Attend to that duty at this time, and inform the Tiler I am about to open this Lodge on the Master Mason Degree. Kneeling at the alter on my naked knees, my body erect, my naked hands resting on the Holy Bible, Square, and Compasses; in which due form I took the obligation of a Master Mason. In token of my sincerity, and that I have taken upon myself this solemn and binding obligation, to kiss the Holy Bible open before me. Practice answering questions related to the topics covered in the examination so that you can have a better understanding of them. John, do hereby and hereon, most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear, as I have heretofore done, but with these additions, that I will not communicate the secrets of a Master Mason to a Fellowcraft, nor those of a Fellowcraft to an Entered Apprentice, nor those of an Entered Apprentice to the rest of the world; neither these, nor any of them to any person or persons whomsoever, except it be to a true and lawful brother Mason, or within a just and lawfully constituted lodge of Masons, nor unto him or them until by strict trial, due examination, or lawful information, I shall have found him or them as lawfully entitled to them as I am myself. Then begin and I will assist if necessary. SW: Brother Senior and Junior Deacon, approach the West, and communicate the password of a-Master Mason. [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. The Obligations which Freemasonry requires that all of its candidates keep and perform are immoral. The press conference featured the contract signing involving the leaders of both municipalities, as well as the president and the CEO of IMGA over video call. That there might not remain among men or Mason trace or recollection so vile a wretch as I should I knowingly or wittingly violate or transgress any part of the Master Mason's obligation. Why was a cable tow three times around your body? . The trowel is an instrument made use of by operative Mason to spread the cement which unites a building into one common mass; but we as free and accepted Masons, are taught to make use of it for the more noble and glorious purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection; that cement which unites us into one sacred band, or society of friends and Brothers, among whom no contention should ever exist, but that noble contention, or rather emulation, of who best can work, or best agree. JD: (Advances to the door, knocks 3 x, Tiler responds 3 x, JD then opens door.) That I'll be returned to the place whence I came, and there reinvested with that of which I had been divested and returned to the lodge for further instruction. In order that the validity of this statement may be further seen, scrutinize the following Obligation which was also taken from the Master Mason's Oath and Obligation: "I furthermore promise and swear that I will not violate the chastity of a Master Mason's wife, his mother, sister or daughter, knowing them to be such."3. What are the working tools of a Master Mason? Top professionals in the cosmetology field achieved success through self-motivation, energy, and ___. When in place, the Master begins: WM: * Officers and Brethren, take your stations and places, properly clothed as Masons. By returning to lodge, witnessing the degrees, and becoming an active part of the Masonic community, a man can build himself into a better man. burned to ashes, and the ashes thereof scattered. WM: Brother Senior Warden! two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt be in their midst and bless them. Church During The Middle Ages Essay. To act with justice, equity, and brotherly love, and to work faithfully at such reasonable times and for such reasonable wages as may be agreed upon. For callers outside of Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889, Department of Urban Development, Taipei City Government. For example, it invested significant budget into building a practice circuit for road cycling races and overhauling the baseball stadium in Tianmu. After the obligation, what was then asked you? Worshipful Master, we are duly Tiled! "I furthermore promise and swear that I will aid and assist, all poor distressed brother Master Masons, their widows or orphans, they applying to me as such, and I deeming them worthy. 822 on the Master Mason Degree. (Tiler departs, closing door behind him.). What is the proper position to receive it. "I furthermore promise and swear that I will not be present at, nor give my consent to, the making a woman a Mason, and an old man in dotage, a young man in nonage, an atheist, an irreligious libertine, a madman or a fool, knowing them to be such. In due and ancient form. the obligation and their meanings as well as indicating the phase. The ceremony performance, formal and elegant, is a rarely performed ancient ritual and an international heritage treasure. 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. To wait until the Worshipful Master was informed of my request and his answer returned. "I furthermore promise and swear that I will not give the Grand Masonic Word (MAH-HAH-BONE) in any other manner than that in which I shall receive it, which will be on the Five Points of Fellowship, and then in a low breath. Music students play traditional eight-sound instruments, while dancers perform while holding flutes. 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 . s wages and hereby be better enabled to support myself and family and contribute to the relief of distressed worthy Master Mason's their widows and orphans.<br/> . 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. Taipei Confucius Temple, a city historical site, was designed by Wang Yi-shun, a renowned master from Xidi, Quanzhou in China. 14 terms. However, the 11th edition will take place in Asia, with Taipei and New Taipei cohosting the event. Obligation (part 1) I, Curtis Abbott, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of Almighty God and this . During his address, Ko remarked that the World Masters Games have taken place every 4 years since 1985. Place yourself in the proper position to receive it and I will. Obligation Part 1. Domain 2.0 Architecture and Design Assessment, Changeover to a Lower Degree - Master Mason R. "All this I most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear, with a firm and steadfast resolution to keep and perform the same, without the least equivocation, mental reservation, or self-evasion whatsoever, binding myself under no less a penalty than that of having my body severed in twain, my bowels taken thence and burned to ashes, and these scattered by the four winds of heaven, that no more remembrance may be had among men or Masons of so vile a wretch as I should be, should I, in the least, knowingly or wittingly, violate or transgress this my Master Mason's Obligation. WM: Brother Senior Warden, the pass is right. YOUR ANSWER. The Games, which is officially the worlds largest multi-sport participatory event, will have its eleventh edition in 2025 after previously visiting Canada, Italy, Australia, Denmark and New Zealand. "I furthermore promise and swear that I will stand to and abide by all the laws, rules, and regulations of a Master Mason's lodge, so far as they shall come to my knowledge. How can you tell a spun yarn from a filament yarn? 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. To attend the communications of his own Lodge, and the Grand Lodge, if possible. I WAS CONDUCTED TO THE RIGHT HAND OF THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER IN THE EAST, WHO PRESENTED ME WITH THE WORKING TOOLS OF A MASTER MASON, AND TAUGHT ME THEIR USES. On the points of the compasses, extended from my naked right to left breast, which was to show that as the vital parts of man are contained within the two points of the Compasses, which are friendship, morality, and Brotherly love. In recent years, Taipei has devoted much resources into hosting both local and international competitions, as well as nurturing potential sports talents. Now repair to your place immediately beyond the closed door of the Lodge, where you are to observe the approach of cowans and eavesdroppers. The following exposures of Masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between Ex-Masons for Jesus and Ephesians 5:11, Inc. Ex-Masons 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, Job's Daughter's, the Order of Rainbow for Girls and the Order of . RESPONSE: So mote it be. Make sure to practice beforehand. For international callers, please dial 886-2-2720-8889. WHAT DID HE FURTHER DEMAND OF YOU. That I be released from the cable-toe, as I was now bound by the strong cord of a moral obligation. promise and swear, without any hesitation, mental. "I furthermore promise and swear that I will not violate the chastity of a Master Mason's wife, his mother, sister, or daughter, knowing them to be such. Furthermore, I will keep the secrets of a master mason, when received by me as such , murder , treason and other felonies except. "I furthermore promise and swear that I will answer and obey all due signs and summons sent to me from a lodge of Master Masons or handed me by a brother of this degree, if within the length of my cable-tow. jhowell76. "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 Junior Deacon, inform the Tiler, and at the same time, you may admit any properly clothed and vouched for Master Mason. Indicate any differences. If it was of my own free will and accord I had made the request, if I was duly and truly prepared, worthy and well qualified, had made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree and was properly vouched for - all of which being answered in the affirmative, I was asked by what further right I expected to gain admission. THAT WHICH WAS LOST; WHICH, BY MY ENDEAVORS AND HIS ASSISTANCE, I WAS IN HOPES TO FIND. "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. such as The Scottish Rite (32 Freemasonry), The York Rite, and The Shrine (or Shriners), among others. Study Master Mason flashcards. 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 So help me God and keep me steadfast.". 12. by due trial, strict examination, or sure information, 13. that he or they are worthy of that confidence, I was ordered to arise and under direction of the senior deacon, go and salute the junior and senior warden's as a Master Mason. At each of which stations the same questions were asked and like answered returned as at the door. . I, _______________, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of Almighty God, and this Master Masons Lodge, do hereby and hereon, sincerely and solemnly, promise and swear - as I have hereto for done with these additions, that I will not communicate the secrets of this degree to anyone except it be to a true and lawful Brother or within the body of a just and legally constituted Lodge. I had it not but my Conductor had it for me. FIRST SECTION OF THE LECTURE ON THE MASTER MASON DEGREE. To the secrets of a Master Mason; after which he observed that my pursuit was truly laudable, and ordered me to be reconnected to the Senior Warden in the west, who taught me to approach the East, advancing by three upright regular steps, my feet forming the right angle of a perfect square, my body erect to the Master in the East. [D] I furthermore promise and swear that I will not defame the good name of a Brother Master Mason neither before his face nor behind his back knowingly nor permit it to be done if within my power to prevent it. 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. 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. Masonic Rituals for the Blue Lodge. I furthermore promise and swear that I will answer and obey all due signs and regular summons, sent me by a regular Lodge of Master Masons or handed me by a brother of this degree, if within the length of my cable-toe. (Prior to returning, the Junior Deacon admits properly clothed and vouched for Brethren; closes door, secures by one knock; Tiler responds by one knock, and Junior The working tools of a Master Mason, which are all the implements of masonry indiscriminate, more especially the trowel. Let the Candidate enter and be received in due and ancient form. Among whom no contention should ever exist. 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 . [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. . All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . In a just and lawfully constituted Lodge of Master Mason. By being divested of all metallic substances, neither naked nor clad, barefooted, hoodwinked, with a cable-tow three times around my naked body, in which condition I was led to the door of the lodge by a Brother. It has. TO WHAT I REFERRED. (Signs of the Master Mason Degree are then given; the Senior Deacon recovers staff, then returns to his place in the Lodge.) Customer reactions. What did the Worshipful Master then do with you? Entered Apprentice Degree Work. To await the time with patience until my request should be made known to the Worshipful Master and his answer returned. Why do you think most of today's garments are fitted rather than draped? Thread a serger and adjust the tension for each looper and needle. Can I transfer my membership to a different lodge in Ohio? And not to him or them I may hear so to be, but unto him or them only I shall find so to be after strict trial, due examination, or lawful information. Masonic Lodge of Education, 2017, www.masonic-lodge-of-. Why do infomercials sometimes surprise people? But we as Free and Accepted Masons are taught to make use of it for the more noble and glorious purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection. "I furthermore promise and swear that I will not cheat, wrong, or defraud a lodge of Master Masons or a brother of this degree, knowing them to be such, but will give them due and timely notice, that they may ward off all approaching danger. 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 helps to break up the material and makes it easier to process in your mind. Why is it useful to know the type of finishes applied to a garment when shopping for clothes? Why had you a cable-tow three times about your naked body? Jens V Holm, IMGA CEO, said:the selection of Taipei and New Taipei City will strengthen our strategic positioning in the region and help us continue our mission to grow Masters sport internationally. As a Master Mason, a man is obliged to abide by the laws, constitutions, and edicts of his Grand Lodge. So help me God and keep me steadfast. 1. How are mandarin and ruff collars similar and different? That I be reconducted to the Senior Warden in the West, Who instructed me how to approach the east for the third time in a proper manner. Brother Tiler approach the East. This type of secrecy is not only required of the candidate in the third degree of the Blue Lodge, but it is also required of the candidate in the higher degrees of both the York and Scottish Rites.
