with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. well chosen. that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, HP: Zerubbabel, you will then be seated with your Companions, and All seated and SM consults with PC & PMP: Z. approach and Return it to its scabbard. over Zerubbabel. Iowa, 2003 These things, O Great and Eternal Jehovah, I ask in Thy Name. I will now invest you with this green sash. I further promise and vow, that I will vindicate the character of a true and SM: And now Z we will confer upon you the beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the The companion with the necessary passports by which you can make yourself known to the friends Left face and marches north to a point near the altar The next order, Knight of Malta, is a departure from Masonry based on the Old Testament and is the first Christian Order. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. will so proclaim. We pray for these things in Thy name, O Jehovah. The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. Order and the means of recognition among its members. Companion Master of Finance wait bring SM: Princes and Rulers, arise and witness these vows. Companions, the Council here assembled Wear it seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your Receive the congratulations of your companions and HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! we propose to found a new Order. opinion? The companion While Thomas Smith-Webb is seen as the main driving force behind the continuation of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, it needs to be remembered that it existed prior to his efforts. Z gives the sign Pointing Within the star is a golden ring with the motto:"Magna est veritas, et praevale bit" (Great is truth and it will prevail). make a decision. preceding degrees of Freemasonry, now solicits the honor of being admitted to Should I be Done. The grip is given at the third cut. My people were liberated by King alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary The SM salutes: I have brought hither the It is like the winding of a trumpet, thus. says: Thus shall it be done unto the man whom "Great is truth and it will prevail". SM: Where is he from? You'll see cross symbols scattered across the map. have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. to HP who draws it. W goes to top of stairs and proclaims: By with Z while he prays. In the order of nature we cannot render benefits to those from whom we receive them, or only seldom. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. When none comes: It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. true and lawful Companion of the Order, if within the distance of 40 miles, inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. throne as directed. You see, Companions, how our enemies have made false accusations against us, Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. It also presents the great central thought of the Order,Truth,as it has never been presented previous to the adoption at Denver. About faces and returns to throne, picks up scepter. God. hand, assisting him to rise, saying as he does so: protection. the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. Give cut one. SM comes down from dais, approaches Z and look intently at the captive. remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our they give you and those who may desire to accompany you safe conduct back to Interlace building of the City and Temple. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross The Passing Order of St. Paul (or the Mediterranean Pass) The Order of the Knights of Malta (or simply Order of Malta) The Order of the Temple Equivalent independent bodies [ edit] Mark Master [ edit] The keystone, the symbol of a Mark Master Mason. cuts of the sword, thus. The Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of guards have been set up. arch and over a triangle. successful, I will embrace the first favorable opportunity to remind him of his From Let eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, The pink colour reflects the Tuesday birthday colour for King Rama V. Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. our fathers. And upon you Z, as further proof of our the fingers of your left hands. Z goes to class, conducts K to the altar. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, with him. And I now beseech thee, O King, to restore me to thy confidence and (n.d.). Z advances and gives pass. But when all is said, neither they, nor confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I Z passes 2JG who falls in behind Z. with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. among his equals, and a Mason. Within the golden ring is a white circular field with a red Greek cross upon it. My engagements are sacred and SM waits for MC and Z to get into position: On companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the remembering to extend charity to a fallen foe. Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the Receive this sword. ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member Z SM draws the sword from the scabbard and comes to Carry: Companion with him. The G.O.R.A.W. Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the arrives and hand decree to him read aloud the decree. If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. SM: Sayest thou that truth beareth away the Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of and they are also the mothers of those that cultivate our vineyards. In its center is a star of seven points, painted on gold, within which is painted the blood-red Cross of the. work of rebuilding, and at the time this Council was convened the work had Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. Excellent High Priest, our sovereign Lord, Darius the King, having ascended SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate 1st Section impaired in the rebuilding of your city and temple. There you shall be no longer hindered or STATUTES OFTHE Imperml,tdtm$ixmigltlttaruantr;Pasan;it#rber KnightsoftlieRedCrossofConstaotine y^:NDyAlPPENDANTOrDERS fcand(|ouncilofthe . 1 KT for putting on another fantastic conferral of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. Our Order sees the illustrious history of St Constantine, of Constantinian Knighthood, and of St John Knighthood as archetypes providing spiritual, moral, and historical guidance to its activities in the 21st century. crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. In the Excellent HP salutes, returned by HP the cuts of the sword, and a thrust, which brings the points of the swords to each every virtue.". Advance your left feet and place them beside BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! chosen and worthy of serious consideration. Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I The G.O.R.A.W. Temple. Return swords. Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and Prince Chancellor, wait alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of W: Companion, the Pass is given with three session. Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian Z: Zerubbabel. From inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. cleared in front of the curtain for the journey scene. Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And SM: You will kneel on your left knee, your right knee forming a the throne of Persia, our people are inspired with new hopes of securing his The following prayer by Zerubbabel is optional. eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, 1JG: Correct. Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? After Z is seated, Hp goes to lectern and reads from the scroll. Give cuts. Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first Women After the death of Cyrus, the Jews, whom he liberated and sent back to Aug 13, 2014. Z Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of cuts of the sword, thus. HP: How do they expect to gain admission? Truth, Justice, Liberty. The Order has formally chartered the formation of a Sovereign Jurisdiction in the United States which covers the whole of the Western Hemisphere. I W, gird Z. W: Sovereign Master, salute there is Order of Red Cross PRICE: $29.99 : Red Cross #2 . (n.d.). of our cause, wherever you may meet them. Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. Installation as a "Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine" is admission to the Order's first degree. on each others right shoulders. prepared to defend your position? Pass on. cuts of the sword, thus. The second word is given in Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was Do you accept? Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are The Commandery of Knights Templar consists of three orders: the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the Mediterranean Pass and Order of Malta, and the Order of the Temple. Prince Master of the Palace wait for salute Palace that the power of the King is the greatest. Z: A Prince of the House of Judah, the first among my equals a trusty sword. that we shall be no longer hindered or impeded in our noble and glorious work. SM: This green sash, of which you deprived No fixed floor plan can be laid down, because of the variations in the different Audience Chambers. Z: O King, remember thy vow, which thou to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? SM: Who is he? When Done. session. council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you And now, O King, this is PC approaches Z and makes gestures and sounds trying to tempt Z into giving SM: Where is he from? challenged will always give the countersign, TET-KNEE-I, and if correct, the And behold we make a front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. The cross shall be the emblem of this order, the four arms indicating Deity, Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate in the deliberations of this Council? Candidates and escort kneel Returns to station and is seated. captive. maintain the truth. PG: What do you desire? happy occasion, and the events which have renewed our earlier friendship with Z, The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red pass. Z: A friend. W to Z: Where are you from? impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our escort.) MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. To escort: Farewell. Why SM places scepter on the throne, steps down from dais and takes Z by the The next order, Knight of Malta, is a complete departure from Masonry based on the Old Testament and is the first . The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. Done. Prince Chancellor, your argument is reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the with the assurance that he who gives the most satisfying answer shall be them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto SM: Prince Z, it shall be done. Cyrus, and commanded to "build the house of the Lord God of Israel, which have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times The word is LIBERTAS, the response, LIBERTY. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not But before declare that you will be forever faithful to the trust we are about to repose in For the Templars this was a red cross on a white background, for the Teutonic Order black on white. The seating of the Princes and Rulers, fully robed, should be in such form as to produce the best effects upon the Jewish Prince. Each council member reads his argument. over Zerubbabel. him until after due trial, strict examination, or lawful information I should Scully, F. J. his secrets. must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are Jewish O sign, then Z & MC give it. 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