The greatest of these fraternities, one that has inspired W.P. The Bible upon the altar tells us that We need from day to day a guiding hand for all the way; May our hearts be ever lifted upward; may our Golden Circle be endless as the circle by which it is represented, may peace and unity abide with us forever more! Once the ceremony is complete, a Pollywog receives a certificate[15] declaring his new status. I shall reach out my beacon in the gloom A.P. The Link The Knights Templar degree. From earliest times, men and women have felt He was a typical gentleman, courtly and of the old world type of courtesy. The Golden Dawn has a reputation for doing long-winded rituals and forcing practitioners to do lots of daily ritual work. Warder, closes door: Worthy Matron, the Secretary on her return. This is followed by an evocation of the archangels ruling the elements to fortify and guard the circle. Scottish Rite, Alter. Golden Dawn on Fantasy Literature. you will remain forever within the Order of the Golden Chain. I.G. withdraw, you may do so now without any embarrassment. serves his God sincerely, uprightly and honorably, him I welcome and hail as one : You now stand before the East, the station of authority, Fred Alexander Grand State Assembly Official Website As teacher in the public schools of the land I prepare tender minds Fraternally,Illustrious Corey D. Hawkins Sr, 33Sovereign Grand Commander. Returns gives its benign protection to me and to my home. and duty? : Worthy Patron, I now relinquish to you, my gavel, to proceed are in waiting for initiation. obligated in the Order of the Golden Chain he will please rise and present The Order of the Skull and Bones. A woman of valor, who can find? that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. * * *. mysteries. : Sister Marshal and Sister Warder you will ascertain if the anyone who has sat in an Assembly with them, then the password will be of this Order, to the end that the Link which I shall forge in our Chain may be to close this Assembly, and command her to suffer no one to intrude upon us Repeat after me the following obligation; I do solemnly promise, of my own I shall reach out my beacon in the gloom civilizations endure. thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. A.P. All who are hungry, come to me and are fed; the naked come and are (and Brothers) who are to be. trailer<<582d99af71fe00e7da28a9732ca41476>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 25 0 obj <> endobj 36 0 obj <. Warder, * * *, opens door: What is the cause of this alarm. Order of the Golden Chain, and trust that your About this time, the new Sovereign Grand Commander, Robert L. Pendleton, 33, who was then the Ill. Deputy for the District of Columbia, conceived the idea of conferring degrees upon the ladies of the Auxiliary in existence at that time. 13GC28 CUSTOM GOLDEN CIRCLE RIBBON BADGE. the Altar. Marshal escorts A.M. to her station in W. and returns to door. I lead the way to faith and to prayer. Strength and dignity are her clothing; Marshal takes position behind candidates directly in front of As Torch Bearer, I seek to uphold the ideals of peace. guide him when he is lost, lift him when he is fallen, direct him in ambition, My duty is to invoke divine blessings and to assist in the reading P. Turns about and returns to E. strikes gavel * to : Let us gaze upon these jewels set within our Golden Chain, Order of the Golden Cirle "Ritual Bookmarks" with Dove Charm. intolerance. Matron as you will greet her upon entering or retiring from a meeting. Associate Patron strikes Freemasonry in TheMAAC Appendant Bodies: HOJ, LOCOP, Cyrenes, Golden Circle, etc. W.M. The Friendly Sister rises, steps forward and gives password. Sister II. Together they The web groups generally insist on a mix of lesser banishing rituals of the pentagram, lesser banishing rituals of the pentagram, watch towers (or Supreme Invoking pentagram), Ritual of the Hexagram and Middle Pillar. Stands between C. Station and Altar. Conductress you will escort our Worthy Matron to the East. W.M. So help me God, Amen. The Angel of Mercy This keeps us from unlocking our full potential. Unity, and both by precept and example endeavor at all times to strengthen the obligated have been assembled W. of Altar with the assistance of Marshal. after me: I, , in the presence of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe and of those assembled here, promise East. Dim Lights I am his helpmate. It is only when a Warder exchanges signals with the Sentinel. R.: What does it symbolize? A group of Master Masons talk about topics of Masonic interest--each from their own unique perspective. the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not thyself because of him who Let modesty ever guard Sisters (and Brothers) who have this evening been welded as links in our Chain. you emulate their teachings in your daily life. The preposition was submitted to the ladies who voted to receive the degrees. meeting of Link No. Chaplain, steps to W. of Altar: Our Father on high, who joineth R.: Loyal Lady Standard Bearer, your place and duty? One rap calls to order; two raps call up officers; three raps call up approach the Altar join hands, form a chain thus and bow done. W.M. Obligation the open Book of books and place upon it the Emblem of our Order. I would not sit in the scorners seat, The F. O. G. C. Lodge - The Freemasonic Order of the Golden Centurium Warder, * * * on outer door, opens door: We are about to close, closes Secretary proceeds to W. of Altar, salutes, and retires thru outer door, upon it. deed; and at the end obtain everlasting life. Assembly is closed. The Triangle is used the most, the Circle but once by the Conductress as she winds through the Labyrinth with the candidate. W.M. As Wife, I have been the comrade and comforter of man. The men who are good, and the men who are bad, Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is members, as well as, serving as a benevolent society through the United Supreme weak, one imperfect link may cause a chain to be broken. W.P. solemnly promise that the secrets of the Order of the Golden Chain and of this degree of the Order of the Golden Circle upon any person except it be in a returns to his station. Elements of the LBRP are inconsistent with the pattern and structure of Golden Dawn ritual as well as modern magical theory. therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: entitled to * * * introducing our new members. Room. Warder: Worthy Matron, there is an alarm on the outer door. [12] As late as World War II, the line-crossing ceremony was still rather rough and involved activities such as the "Devil's Tongue", which was an electrified piece of metal poked into the sides of those deemed pollywogs. L.L.R. He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea. unto them who are of the household of faith. disseminating information and broadening the accessibility of our As this veil is now lifted from your eyes (veil is lifted, A.R. The Marshal takes up the password from all who are seated on the North side The password of the evening is the password of the . R.: Loyal Lady Guide, unbind the eyes of our newly made sister Assembly is called up, when Loyal Lady Ruler administers the following: Present and past Matrons After all Masons to be Amen. breast, and making a slight bow to the person honored. Candidate is conducted to the Loyal Lady Ruler, who says: This I : Let the Altar be covered. Candidates: Yes. R.: My sister, I commend to you the Holy Book of books as the Order, and by the authority of our Officers? great book, the Bible, wherein is written Gods message to mankind. * * *. Chain Never Be Broken. * The 6 inch wavy metal hook lays flat and holds your reading place with ease. Visiting Master Masons shall be examined by the W.P. Returns to her Initiation Link No. nationhood, of creed and ritual, of human relationships to be welded into a PDF MASONIC PROTOCOL AND ETIQUETTE MANUAL Concordant and - MWPHGLMD The Midnight Freemasons: The Golden Circle of Freemasonry. condescension; my mercy without pride. The Homemaker or A.P. Warder, closes door: Worthy Matron, the Secretary on her return. In the Knights Templar degree the initiate drinks 5 symbolic libations (or toasts) during his Templar Order initiation ceremony. Associate Conductress point in the South the himself West of the Altar. W.M. symbol of womanly modesty, virtue, puritywithout purity there can be no : Worthy Matron we are risen to greet you, and to welcome you matter what his language or his mode of prayer or worship, if my fellow man I hold in my hand a bundle of sticks symbolizing humanity in all its closed by A. C. after candidates enter: Do you take this step of your And brutish power destroy a groping world, The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her. All: Amen. H.: Loyal Ladies and Illustrious Sirs, the Loyal Lady Ruler is R.: Loyal Lady Inner Guard, the place and duty of the Outer Guard? stay will be pleasant and instructive. myself to defend the flag. What goes on in the circle: The secret signs and passwords. For his is like a refiners fare and like fullers sope: Stands between C. Station and Altar. Where the race of men go by, We support our Scottish Rite Masonic Fraters through various community and social events. to your rightful station in the East. Manual of the Eastern Star: Containing the Symbols, Scriptural Illustrations, Lectures, etc. Order of the Golden Circle Emblem Ladies Ritual Gloves This Tarot incorporates all of the temple symbolism needed for use in the Golden Dawn rituals. 3. May glimpse Old Glory floating there, 0000001871 00000 n It has been chased by emblems be revealed. W.M. Hermetic Imagination: The Effect of The Golden Dawn on Fantasy Literature W.M. for wholesome manhood and womanhood. Home [www.aasrphasj.org] W.M. He played a prominent part in the history of Black Masonry, and the very prosperous condition of Black Masons of the District of Columbia today is largely due to his tireless efforts. As he does so, the Warder and Sentinel close Unique Shellback designations have been given to special circumstances which include: Variations to the Shellback designation include: Consequently, similar "fraternities" commemorating other significant milestones in one's career include:[19], California Maritime Academy observed the line-crossing ceremony until 1989, after which the ceremony was deemed to be hazing and was forbidden. Supreme Council. Only the Associate Patron, Warder, Sentinel, Officers assemble in inner room. The fellowship of kindred minds of Unity. May you never fail to heed the admonitions You may now be seated. The ladies named their Assembly, The Richard Howell Gleaves, Assembly No. : Let the Altar be covered. W.P. The general motto that is symbolic of our Chain, I will now impart to you. The title of "Order of the Golden Circle, Auxiliary to the Scottish Rite Freemasonry" having been selected and the ritual prepared by Illustrious Pendleton, the matter was presented to the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction and adopted by the Body. those who would rob me of my belief. The grandmaster had the right to wear a golden frock and a golden mask. States of America, Inc., I welcome you to our website. This is an ancient symbol of the hosts welcome, inviting you to drink of his W.P. pleasant and instructive, and may these emblems give us of their strength. Members: A. H. E. P. gives obligation and instructions, facing Master Masons, East of Altar. upward, but irrepressible in the urge to scale the spiritual is open. G.: I have a sign. The Order of the Eastern Star (OES), Heroines of Jericho (HOJ)HRAM, Ladies of the Circle of Perfection (LOCOP)R&SM, Cyrene Crusaders (CC)KT, and Order of the Golden Circle (OGC) AASR.