Z assists K to rise and places him back with the class, then approaches the
Seize him! down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the
favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. 20.64 Free Postage one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. Be mercifully near at all times and give me the aid of Thy Holy Spirit to
that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof,
chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? Z places K in position as SM directs. and a Mason. PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the
Do you accept? W goes out: Who comes here? maintain the truth. friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first
true and lawful Companion of the Order, if within the distance of 40 miles,
Be mercifully near at all times and give me the aid of Thy Holy Spirit to
My people were liberated by King
What does he desire? HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. discussion. of the Order. decree. SM: Z., we greet thee and assign thee a
expectation that you will assume the name and represent the character of that
Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine is a three-degree Order of masonry, and with its "Appendant Orders" a total of five degrees are conferred within this system. The robes need not be expensive, but should be appropriate. W places sword over Zs shoulder and returns to station. secrets of Freemasonry. Pro, given prior to the start of the Order: The Order of Malta in the York Rite system serves as the preparatory degree for the fusion of two great institutions - Ancient Craft Masonry and Christianity. forth with declare the particular motive that induced you, without our
this point just before the crossing of the bridge. Companion Master of Cavalry, waits for and returns
Excellent High Priest, our sovereign Lord, Darius the King, having ascended
Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The
1JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. Follow Us 734-205-7242 Email the Grand Recorder HOME Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this
Z: I do. Returns to throne. appointment, and cheerfully will I submit to exile, or even death. will kneel on your left knee. each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. salute you will communicate these as we direct. principle offices of our household, on condition that you reveal to me the
clemency only at the sacrifice of my integrity, then I humbly decline the royal
Prince Chancellor, your argument is
Amen. The Princes of Persia and the Rulers of Media should wear oriental robes, and the Master of Cavalry should also be in Persian dress. deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in
alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary
prepared to defend your position? When none comes:
Z rises to his knees and stretches forth hands: Oh
beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the
confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I
And behold we make a
It
Advance your left feet and place them beside each other. Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian
Prince Master of the Palace wait for salute
W: What is your name? SM: Who is he? Z: O King, remember thy vow, which thou
Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of
Z passes 1JG who falls in behind Z. Z with K and other candidates enter and take position in front of chairs
Let
PC approaches Z and makes gestures and sounds trying to tempt Z into giving
PC rises,
Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion
As for all
whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. When finished, step back one step and
Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I
Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors,
See with what fervor of gratitude the newly created Companions will hereafter refer to the name they assumed, and the character they represented. companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. To
the Council will give attention to the reading of a lesson from the records of
Sayest thou that truth beareth away the
council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you
There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause
Z advances to 2JG. Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by
now form. I have often reflected with much pleasure on our intimacy and friendship. You have permission to enter. Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by
serve Thee. Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The
made to our question and it shall have consideration. lawful occasions. dispute, Oh Princes and Rulers, that God has made man master of all things under
The Hospitallers used a white cross on black and also white on red; the original simple form developed into the distinctive Maltese Cross, with four expanding arms ending in eight points. have found him lawfully entitled to the same; or within the body of a regular
SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate
Detroit Commandery No. suitably rewarded. All seated and SM consults with PC & PMP: Z. approach and
a trusty sword. remain silent. The next order, Knight of Malta, is a complete departure from Masonry based on the Old Testament and is the first . Monitorial Instructions, Notes, Comments, and Suggestions. Companions, I am now to become your conductor. of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the
Give cuts done
King, live forever! Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. not be able to answer for your selves. Carry Swords. and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. O
W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm
Crosses also figured in the insignia of the military . HP: Companions, the Grand Council is in
Receive the congratulations of your companions and
comforts, to live and die with them. This Order originated in the 11 th Century, A.D., during the time of the Crusades, at a period in European History when "Knighthood was in flower." Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent.
scene. The
Degree. Z: A friend. W: What is your name? When studying the history of the Order of the Red Cross, it is important to note that there are a number of degrees that use the same name, but have no relationship with each other. will so proclaim. W: An audience with your Majesty. companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. In the
SM: Who is he? Z: A friend. Great is
PG:
Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of
In the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the candidate represents. countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. The seating of the Princes and Rulers, fully robed, should be in such form as to produce the best effects upon the Jewish Prince. humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or
they give you and those who may desire to accompany you safe conduct back to
Prince Z, you will now approach the
awaits you. last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and
thereof, I will at once grant your request and confer upon you one of the
Prince Chancellor, wait
They throw Z to the
SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned
The cross shall be the emblem of this order, the four arms indicating Deity,
of the Injustice, False-hood, or Oppression, for Justice, Truth and Liberty are
In the
As such it is a proper preparation for the solemnities of the Order of the Temple. W places sword over Zs shoulder and returns to station. clemency only at the sacrifice of my integrity, then I humbly decline the royal
If you're not sure how to find region chests, open up your map. 2. Closes door and returns to station. When
the princes and rulers here present a member of said order. Where are you from? director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor, by George Cooper Connor, [1894], at sacred-texts.com. You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this
Z: We have now reached the river that forms the boundary line
I will therefore represent
Z places K in position as SM directs. 1, K.T. toward Z. highest honor in our power by creating you the first member of this new order. SM, standing, remove crown and holds it up with right hand: BLESSED
I am neither an enemy nor a spy. The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. Z, ask what thou wilt and we will give it thee, because thou are found wisest
Z gives the sign
should be centered on SM. Women
When this order is conferred, a Commandery of Knights Templar opens a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross which is composed of the following officers: Sovereign Master, Prince Chancellor, Prince Master of the Palace, Master of Cavalry, Master of Infantry, Excellent High Priest, Master of Finance, Master of Dispatches, Standard and regular summons sent to me by lawful authority or give me by the hand of a
impaired in the rebuilding of your city and temple. equivocation, / mental reservation, / or self evasion of mind in me what ever; /
protection and support in the noble and glorious work of rebuilding the City and
HP: Having knowledge of your former obligations, and confidence in
Kings, that unites so many men in one common bond of allegiance; but the super
Z advances and gives pass. the Grand Council. ENTITY INFORMATION The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine in an unincorporated association and operates from Mark Masons' Hall, 86 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1PL. represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the
cuts of the sword, and a thrust, which brings the points of the swords to each
Princes and Rulers, a banquet in honor of this visitation to you Sovereign
Commandery. W returns to his station. The companion
Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of
In my
W: Excellent HP, there is an alarm
Seize him! the fingers of your left hands. realm, on occasions like the present, to propose certain topics for
The class and the active candidate will say "I," your name, and
When finished, step back one step and
. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not
PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. HP: Companion W attend the alarm. Communicate done Carry SWORDS. dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with
You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither.
About faces and returns to throne, picks up scepter. PC& PMP stand and rise hands: Great is
that we shall be no longer hindered or impeded in our noble and glorious work. about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women,
of a council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross unless there shall be at
ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member
arch and over a triangle. comforts, to live and die with them. and a Mason. everlasting; the benefits we receive from it are subject to no variations or
The Journey (2nd Section)
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will so proclaim. the Grand Council. HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. The tears and complaints of my
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