United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. As an entered apprentice takes his first step into the lodge room, he enters into a new world. May an entered apprentice receive his degree form another lodge. A letter is enciphered by drawing the shape of the cell that encompasses. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. Order of royal and select masters, select master degree. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Maryland uses the cipher books, and i have to say that im quite glad for that.
The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about freemasonry. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. They contributed the following understanding of this item it is a masonic cipher ritual. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. Official cipher 2010draft 8 masonic grand lodge of maine. History the origin of freemasonry is shrouded in deep mystery and wild legends. Master mason, fellowcraft, entered apprentice handbooks masonic rituals and. The entered apprentice degree is being conducted in the movie from hell, and we also used it in our documentary game the secrets of freemasonry. Prepared by the grand lodge of florida through the committee on masonic education. The predominating number of this degree is three, just as five and seven are the numbers of the other two degrees, and so, as the candidate kneels he forms three squares. Masonic rituals for the entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master masons. One may also consider the idea of the silver cord ecclesiastes 12. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. However, grand lodges do publish small books which are given to men who are raised to master mason.
Many plans have been devised by masonic leaders to stimulate interest and increase attendance, but few such efforts are more than temporarily effective. The freemasons cipher is sometimes called the pigpen cipher, because the alphabet is written into a grid of lines, which may look like pigpens, and a cross shape from two diagonal lines. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. Nov 24, 2016 the freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by careercommons, via flickr. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. I have purchased the macoy cipher book for texas, and im waiting for it to be. It is intended that through the intellectual study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. Warden and the names of the degrees eaentered apprentice. Some time later, in a separate ceremony, they will be passed to the degree of fellowcraft, and finally they will be raised to the degree of master mason. He leaves the darkness, destitution, and helplessness of the world for the light and warmth of this new existence. The entered apprentice mason leaves the room to get dressed and returns wearing his badge. The masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of nevada, circa 1986. Claudy definition freemasonry is a system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols.
A group known as the conservators, led by freemason rob morris, published this book, which is an unusuallooking cipher containing the. Claudy foreword freemasonry s greatest problems are lack of interest in its teachings and attendance at communications. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. Freemasonry is also the custodian of a tradition of initiation. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public. I therefore recommend to every reading mason this little volume, and more especially to the young mason, who will find therein the explanation of just those points on which he often seeks help and enlightenment in vain. Grand lodge of nevada entered apprentice ritual in pdf. Inside the front cover, it says to be returned to the lodge incase of loss or the death of the person it was loaned to. However, by the time everything is done and over with, as far as the proficiencies go, i never want to see a cipher book again. Such an attempt leads to lecturing rather than to discussion and may encourage indoctrination rather than exploration.
I found a book from a masonic lodge that is in code, page 1. Studies in the meaning of our ritual the masonic trowel. This definition of the ancient craft means much more to the wellinformed freemason than to the initiate, to whom it can convey but little. The obligation of a first degree freemason entered apprentice degree. The ceremony ends with the charge after initiation. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. One of the universal doctrines of freemasonry is the belief in the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of god. This should be obvious, but is often overlooked, because brethren are afraid to admit. These masonic monitors contain statements as to the grand lodges authoritative interpretation of the meaning of the ritual. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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. It is strictly forbidden as a violation the california masonic code. Cracking codes and cryptograms for dummies add to cart.
Often, it takes a period of time before they are released from. He leaves the darkness, destitution, and helplessness of the. It is said to be a combination of cipher and words. Feb 11, 2020 the worshipful master approaching me from the east, under the due guard and sign of the entered apprentice, who, in token of his brotherly love and friendship, presented me his right hand, and with the grip and word of an ea. If your jurisdiction doesnt use this, youll have to adapt these lessons. That degree, as will be shown later, is not to be taken as a mere bridge to be crossed and then forgotten. I, name, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this worshipful lodge, erected to him and dedicated to the saints john, do hereby and hereon most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that i will always hele, ever conceal, and never reveal any of the secret arts, parts, or points of the hidden mysteries of ancient freemasonry which have been heretofore, may at.
Since an apprentice is beginning a new life rather than a formality, it follows that if he is sincere in his undertaking he will make an earnest effort to understand the entered apprentice degree. M district of columbia 1994 mirror site illustrations of masonry, by capt. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h.
The grand lodge of nevada publishes the ritual only in cipher form. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. Being a two day old entered apprentice, i just started regular study for proficiency last evening. Freemason mnemonic books are sometimes referred to as a cypher. Im actually working on my entered apprentice degree right now and having a hard time getting though the book.
The cipher itself has come to be called the pigpen cipher and works by setting up the alphabet into four separate grids. The cipher can still hold practical use for someone today. This edition in six volumes embraces not only an investigation of records of the organizations of the fraternity in england, scotland, ireland, the british colonies, europe, asia, africa and south america, but includes additional material especcially prepared on europe, asia and africa also contributions by distinguished members of the fraternity covering each of the fortyeight states. Because, as an entered apprentice freemason, i must be wary of myself, and avoid making. I have looked at several sites to try to help though some of it but most of them are not from the state of ohio so that means there is alot missing. In this video, part of a playlist dedicated to the entered apprentice degree, attempts to answer that question and give you some information about what to expect at your masonic. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. The moral teachings of freemasonry the entered apprentice s handbook the fellowcrafts handbook the master masons handbook the higher degrees handbook. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered. Tyler prepares candidate and when ready to proceed with ceremony gives three distinct knocks. Brother ward has by precept and example led others to become eager explorers in the realms of masonic truth. When a mason becomes a born again christian, he sees freemasonry clearly for the first time. Entered apprentice, or first degree duncans masonic ritual and.
Who can decipher these two pages from a freemason mnemonic. Mar 03, 2007 the entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. Having described all the ceremonies and forms appertaining to the opening of a lodge of entered apprentice masons, setting them to work, initiating a candidate, and closing the lodge, i will now proceed too give the lecture on this degree. Nov 03, 2016 in this video, part of a playlist dedicated to the entered apprentice degree, attempts to answer that question and give you some information about what to expect at your masonic initiation and. Cipher books my freemasonry freemason information and. This book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. Some masons believe masonic light is alluded to in. The period of freemasonry when masons actually worked with stone and constructed buildings. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. Five are required by masonic law to make a legal lodge of fellow crafts, viz worshipful master, senior and junior wardens, senior and. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with.
It deals with the degree of an entered apprentice and is. The importance of this belief is established by each mason as he practices the three principle tenets of freemasonry. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. However, by the time everything is done and over with, as far as the proficiencies go, i never want to see a cipher book. One can then pursue the higher degrees of the york rite or the scottish rite. First degree catechism self study 40 with none at northern. This cipher became a frequent tool to be used by the mason s in much of their hidden work. If you are a newly entered apprentice, please begin your studies by reading the. Order of royal and select masters, royal master degree. This handbook is designed to introduce the new entered apprentice to the vast body of knowledge associated with freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. Entered apprentice, or first degree duncans masonic. The principal instruments of the craft, whose teachings you are now in the process of understanding, radiate their symbolic meaning to the craft and especially to the worshipful master of this lodge who has the. Entered apprentice candidate guide t his handbook was developed to introduce the newly initiated entered apprentice mason to the vast body of knowledge and symbolism associated with modern freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason together with the ceremony of installation, laying corner stones, dedications, masonic burial, etc.
These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. Memory work masonic rituals and ciphers freemasonry watch. I just turned in my work lecture the other night by help from my mentor with the aide on the oklahoma masonic cipher. Masonic lodge because freemasonry is incompatible with a sincere expression of christianity. May 11, 2012 im actually working on my entered apprentice degree right now and having a hard time getting though the book. Kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming a square, my left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right resting thereon, in which due form i took upon myself the solemn oath or obligation of an entered apprentice mason, which is as follows. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry.
Ive been able to translate some of the book, it is very interesting, but it was accompanied by another book that says almost the same things, but not in code. Masonic ritual is not placed entirely in print by the lodge, for obvious reasons. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. V for the first time you observed the great symbols of freemasonry in their proper arrangement for the entered apprentice degree. M district of columbia 1994 wikileaks masonic cipher book grand lodge f. The freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by.
Freemasons have used ciphers since at least the 18th century. The current edition is dated 1992 and is published by the gl of massachusetts. This is a little confusing, as cypher or cipher usually has a different. Freemasonry is found throughout the world, and men of all religions are freemasons. Reading a cipher book no more imparts the secrets of freemasonry than having a bible in the house makes one a christian. The entered apprentice this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. Many men have left the lodge to follow jesus christ. The charge says that freemasons should understand the importance of god and faith, understand the importance of. Entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason. Binding myself under no less a penalty than that of having my throat cut across, my tongue torn out by its roots, and buried in the rough sands of the sea at lowwater mark, where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty four hours, should i ever knowingly or willingly violate this my solemn oath and. For the entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason masonic education course the aim of the course is not to make candidates experts in freemasonry, but rather to give them a broad knowledge of its principles, teachings, history and workings.
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