The entered apprentice this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio. Order of royal and select masters, royal master degree. 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. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book. 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.
A letter is enciphered by drawing the shape of the cell that encompasses. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor chapter 1 part 7 the. The master approaching me from the east, on the step, under the due guard and penal sign of an entered apprentice, who, in token of his brotherly love and friendship presented me with his right hand, and with it the word and grip of an entered apprentice, and bade me arise and salute the wardens as such. From gpthe lodge of holy saint john at je mqzrusa pqlem 5 what came you here to do mpq8 to learn to subdue my passions and improve myself in masonry 3 then you are a vsmason i presume 4 i am so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows 7 how do you know yourself pinzto be. 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. M district of columbia 1994 mirror site illustrations of masonry, by capt. Official cipher 2010draft 8 masonic grand lodge of maine. 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.
Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. I remember that when i had just been initiated my state of mind could only be described as chaotic. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. I didnt remember though and that knew i had some studying to do. Containing monitorial instructions in the degrees of entered apprentice. In addition to being a well known author of masonic works, he was the founder of the masonic study society, whose first president was the late sir richard vassar vassarsmith, 33 degree, and in whose ranks are to be found many eminent masonic writers. 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. Entered apprentice analysed secret societies exposed. May an entered apprentice receive his degree form another lodge. A later page headed lsi ead is the beginning of the examination of the entered apprentice.
This takes you through the second part of the entered apprentice. It is intended that through the intellectual study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. To carry messages from the senior warden in the west to the junior warden in the south, and elsewhere about the lodge as he may direct. 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. Finally, one of the most important features of the entered. Entered apprentice flashcards by roger w brainscape. Cipher books my freemasonry freemason information and. Everything you need to learn as new entered apprentice mason journey series book 1 by anthony bonificio 3. The cipher can still hold practical use for someone today. May 08, 2011 this book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. 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. Why does stryver continually criticize and belittle sydney carton for his social lapses from tales of two cities book 2 chapter 11.
A cipher book in the hands of any brother of an educational degree equaling to that of an entered apprentice or fellow craft is a huge mistake, and will only further ruin your masonic developmental experience especially if the cipher book includes more information than should be learned within your current degree. His left breast, right arm, and left knee is made bare. It is strictly forbidden as a violation the california masonic code. First degree catechism self study 40 with none at northern. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5.
The cipher itself just abbreviates words rather than using a substitution code or something along those lines. That degree, as will be shown later, is not to be taken as a mere bridge to be crossed and then forgotten. May 11, 2012 im actually working on my entered apprentice degree right now and having a hard time getting though the book. Entered apprentice degree, ritual and secrets examined irish working entered apprentice mason is prepared for initiation by being deprived of all monies, metals and articles of value. Provided to youtube by believe sas entered apprentice opening ricky bolognesi masonic ritual music in entered apprentice degree english version. He the entered apprentice represents youth, typified by the rising sun, trained youth, youth willing to submit itself to discipline and to seek knowledge in order to learn the great art of life, the real royal art, represented and interpreted by all the mysteries of masonry. All matters of business in a lodge are transacted in the third degree. 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. 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. Grand lodge of nevada entered apprentice ritual in pdf. 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 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. Made me an entered apprentice in due form what was that due form kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming a square, my body erect, my left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right resting thereon, in which due form i took upon myself the solemn obligation of an entered apprentice. Order of royal and select masters, select master degree. I did not get one until i had passed all my proficiencies and was learning my lectures.
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. Aug 19, 2017 this is part 7 of chapter 1, of the entered apprentice degree to the world famous malcolm c. This represents the operative entered apprentice mason of old who were bearers of burden and turned their apron flaps up to prevent them from soiling their clothes while performing their operative stone mason work. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. Freemasons have used ciphers since at least the 18th century. M district of columbia 1994 wikileaks masonic cipher book grand lodge f. I found a book from a masonic lodge that is in code, page 1. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. From whence came you ovizas an entered apprentice gmz2. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture.
The worshipful master approaching me from the east upon the step, under the dueguard and sign of an entered apprentice, who presented his right hand in token of friendship and brotherly love, and invested me with the grip and word, ordered me to rise, salute the junior and senior wardens and satisfy them that i was in possession of the step. Sep 21, 2007 the cipher itself has come to be called the pigpen cipher and works by setting up the alphabet into four separate grids. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about freemasonry. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered.
Over the next few weeks, i looked into this topic with the intent to learn as much as i could to prepare for future questioning. The apron flap of an entered apprentice mason is turned up. 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. 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. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. The entered apprentice s handbook by jsm ward audio book support us on patreon.