4-7 Masonic College Degrees

T H E C O L L E G E S E R I E S

OF

DEGREES

of the Antient Antient & Primitive Rite

An Enchiri ion for Perfe erfect ct Magicians Magicians of Or o Templ Templii Orientis Orientis

Edited by Paradoxos Alpha Second Edition, revised and expanded.

Privately printed for circulation within within the Order by Scarle Sca rlett Woma oman n Lo ge .O. ox 818 3 Austin, 8 08 A

PREFACE

To all Excellent Companions eace, Toleran olerance, ce, Truth Truth:: a utation on a oints o t e riang e; Resp espec ectt to to the the Or er

Do what thou wi t sha be the who e o the Law. Law. The present collection of o f materials treats of the College Class of Degrees in the Antient & Primitive Rite. This Masonic Masonic rite, rite, as a minist ministere ere by John John Yark arker er,, was the the principal principal source source of Mas Masonic onic legitimacy for Past Frater Superior Theo or Reuss’ Reuss’ evelopment of O.T O.T.O .O.. as a system system of synthetic high-gra e Freemasonry Freemasonry.. The Antient & Primitive Rite was basically a 33 egree synthesis synthesis of the 97 egrees o t e ite o emp is an t e 90 egrees o t e ite o izraim, a o w ic are iste as bodies whose wisdom is concentrated in O.T.O O.T.O.,., according to our Manifesto (Liber LII). The egrees of the Antient & Primitive Rite were broken own into into seven Classes, of which the rst rst was the the Lo ge Class, Class, comprising comprising the the three three egrees of Craf Craftt Masonry Masonry,, ceremonies ceremonies which which have have been supe superse rse e in O.T O.T.O .O.. by the Oasi Oasiss Degre Degrees es of yste evise se by Reus euss’ s’ ysterr a yst ca ax ma as evi success succ essor or Alei Aleist ster er Cro Crowle wleyy. The sec secon on Clas Classs compr comprise ise the Coll College ege egr egrees ees numb numbere ere 4° thr through ough 7°. Magica ica Link IX:1, p. 12), these degrees In Crowley’s “Synopsis of Grades” table (published in The Mag of the 33 degree “Memphis” column are made to correspond to the “L[odge] of P[erfection]” in , an are thu thuss subsu subsume me by the the IV° IV° of O.T .T.O .O.. nt e cerem emo ony o xa tation on,, t e ou ourr o ege eg egrrees o t e Ant ntiient an rimiti rim itive ve Rit Ritee are are expr express essly ly conf conferre erre upon the can i at ate, e, wit with h thei theirr proper proper an spe speci cicc titl titles: es: • • • •

Discreet Master (4°) Sublime Master 5° Knight of the Sacred Arch (6°) Knight of the Secret Vault (7°)

It is worthwhile to to note that that these egrees are conferre with full legitimacy legitimacy,, since O.T O.T.O .O.. carries forth forth ts initiat initiatory ory work un er linear linear authority authority stemm stemming ing partia partially lly from the the Antient Antient & Primitive Primitive Rite Rite.. These egrees o not, however, make us an our Companions Masons. With With the implementation of Crowley issociate O.T .T.O .O.. from Masonry Masonry.. The qualication qualication for for initiation initiation to to Discreet Discreet ∴ ∴ ∴, Crowley Master is thus no longer the egree of Master Master Mason, but rather rather that of Master Master Magician. Magician. The corre correspon spon ing egrees of other syst systems ems an rite ritess are are also given “by name” at the same junctur junc turee in the cer ceremon emonyy of Exa Exalta ltatio tion. n. An , alt althoug hough h the can i at atee is inf informe orme tha thatt “th “these ese egr egrees ees are never never work workee ,” he or or she is is neverth nevertheles elesss assure assure tha thatt their their ritua rituals ls an an sec secret retss are are “now open for for stu y” by the the Perfe Perfect ct Magic Magician ian..

The College Series of Degrees of the Antient & Primitive Rite

Lodge of Perfection, Companion of the Holy Royal Arch of Enoch . Under the Seal of the P.M. Degree of M ∴M∴M∴

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As of this edition (Summer, (Summer, A.L. IV ), those rituals and secrets are absent absent from the libraries of some O.T .T.O .O.. Lo Lo ge ges, s, an th thee pres present ent co colle llect ctio ion n was was conc concei eive ve to pa parti rtial ally ly reme reme y tha thatt lac lack. k. It inc inclu lu es the following information for for each of the College Class egrees. 1. An in inst stru ruct ctiion or c arg rgee rom rom ea eacc eg egre ree. e. ese ese pa pass ssag ages es wer eree tr traans ate y o n ar er rom rom the Frenc rench h of E.J E.J.. Marc Marconi onis, s, an an publ publish ishee as asonic Charges an Lectures in 1880 e.v. 2. The comple complete te cate catechism chism summar summarizing izing the symbol symbolism ism of each egree, which woul have been require requ ire know knowle le ge for a van vancem cement ent to the next egr egree ee in the Ant Antien ientt & Prim Primiti itive ve Rit Rite. e. The These se catechisms cate chisms were also also translat translatee by Yark arker er from the the Marconi Marconiss rituals, rituals, an publish publishee in Yark arker’s er’s Lectures of a Chapter, Chapter, Senate Council in 1882. 3. The “secre “secrets” ts” of step, sign, grip, wor , &c. for each egree. This informa information tion is tak taken en from t e “ niversa y er in arconis The Sanctuary Sanctuary o Me Memphis mphis or Hermes Hermes English translation by W.J .J.. Coombes, published by Nocalore Press Press in 1933). Not Notee that there may have been some iere i erenc nces es bet betwe ween en the the sec secret retss of the the Re Re uc ucee Ri Rite te of Memp Memphi hiss un er Mar Marco coni niss an th those ose of the correspon ing egrees of Yarker’s Antient & Primitive Rite.

Freemasonry emasonry The 4. Critical Critical summar summaries ies of the egrees by A.E. Waite aite,, from from his his New Encyc ope ia o Fre accuracy accur acy of these summaries summaries is not without without question, question, an Wait aite’s e’s hostilit hostilityy to Yark arker er is evi ent, ut t e su summ mmar ariies o con onta tain in us usee u su supp pp em emen enta tary ry in or orma mati tion on w ic in ic icat ates es t e ra rama mati ticc basis of the rituals, as well as some accounts concerning their sources sources an historical context. These ata tak These taken en toge togethe therr shoul shoul prov provii e some some esh esh for the sk skelet eletal al ser series ies of titl titles es conf conferr erree in our our o ges of Perf Perfect ection, ion, at at least least in the the case of of the Ant Antient ient an an Pr Primi imitiv tivee Rite. Rite. The prese present nt e it itor or has taken tak en the further liberty liberty of replacing replacing many instances instances of the wor “M “Mason ason”” with ag c an, an that o “ asonr y wit ag c , to urt er emp asize t at t ese materia s are co ecte or t e particu ar benet of Perfect Magicians of O.T.O.

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CONTENTS ourt ou rt

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The Science of Magick as Related Related to the Hebrew Temple. Temple._______________ _________________ 1 Catecheticall Lecture. Catechetica Lecture._____________ ____________________________ _____________________________ ____________________ ______ 3 ormaa Sec orm Secret retss an Mo es o Reco ecogni gnitio tion. n. ___ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ _____ __ 4 Waite’ aite’ss Article: “Discreet Mast Master er.” .” _____________ ____________________________ _______________________ ________ 5

Fifth Fi fth Degree: Degree: SUBLIM SUBLIME E MASTER MASTER The Magician, Magician, a Son of God. _____________ ____________________________ ____________________________ _____________ Catecheticall Lecture. Catechetica Lecture._____________ ____________________________ _____________________________ ____________________ ______ 7 ormal Secrets and Modes Modes of Recognition. Recognition. _____________ ____________________________ _________________ 8 Waite’ aite’ss Article: “Sublime Mast Master.”_____________________ er.”____________________________________ _________________ 8

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istory of the Sacred Sacred Vault of Enoch. Enoch. _____________ ___________________________ ____________________ ______ 9 Catecheticall Lecture. Catechetica Lecture._____________ ____________________________ _____________________________ ___________________11 _____11 ormaa Sec orm Secret retss an an Mo es o Reco ecogni gnitio tion. n. ___ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ____14 _14 Waite’ aite’ss Article: “Roya “Royall Arch of Enoch.” ______________ _____________________________ _________________14 __14

Seventh Degree:KNIGHT OF THE SECRET VAULT The Ineable Ineable Name. Name. _____________ ____________________________ _____________________________ ___________________1 _____1 Catec Cat ec etica Lectu Lecture.________ re._____________ __________ __________ __________ _________ _________ __________ __________17 _____17 ormal Secrets and Modes of Recognition. Recognition. _____________ ____________________________19 _______________19 Waite’ aite’ss Article: “Grand and Sublime Mason.” ______________ __________________________20 ____________20



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Fourth Degree: De gree: DISCREET MASTER The Science of Magick as Related to the Hebrew Temple My Brother, Brother, Magick was founded in those dark and remote r emote ages when men and civilization were yet in their nfancy,, and the arts and sciences had shed but few and imperfect rays. Mutual wants and necessities impelled nfancy our primeval brethren to seek for mutual aid and assistance; diversity of talent, inclinations and pursuits, ren re n er eree ea eacc one ep epen en ent up upon on t e ot er er;; t us so soci ciet etyy wa wass or orm me , an as a nat atuura con conse sequ quen encce, men o t e sa same a it itss an pur ursu suit itss wer eree ass asso oci ciat atee more int ntiimat atee y to toget er not on y wi wit a vi view ew o mutu tua a mprovement and advantage, but from that natural impulse which is felt by congenial minds. In this manner societies were formed, and as civilization began to extend through the world, and the minds of men became enlarged, by the contemplation of the works of nature, the arts and sciences were cultivated by the most ngenious of the people. The contemplation of the planetary system, as the works of an Almighty Artist, an t e attri utes o t eir Go , gave rise to t e ceremonies o re igion, an t e science o astronomy; t e easu ea sure rem men entt o an an t e iv iviisi sion on an mar in ingg o t ei eirr pr pro ope pert rtyy gav avee ri rise se to geo eom met etry ry,, an t ese sci cien encces o the institution into whose mysteries you now desire to be received. Thus there has been a beautiful and uninterrupted succession of cause and eect in the production of he system of morals which is here taught, and which we rmly believe will prove to be the great instrument n the regeneration and purication of the world. If we should look upon the earth with its produce, the ocean with its tides, the coming and going of ay, t e starry arc o eaven, t e seasons an t eir c anges, t e i e an eat o man, as eing mere y t e accidents of nature, we must shut up all the powers of judgment and yield up ourselves to the darkest folly and gnorance. The august appearance appearance of the planetary system, day and night, the seasons in their their succession, the animal frame, the vegetation of plants, all aord subject of astonishment, of which the greatest is too mighty, mighty, but for the hand of a Deity whose works they are; the least, too miraculous, but for the wisdom of their God. It is no wonder then, that the rst institutors of Magick should have held the sciences of astronomy and geometry in suc repute as to to even consi consi er t em a owe , ecause y t eir use is emonstrate t e wis om of those immutable laws given by the Creator Creator,, at the beginning, for the government of all things. This Institution, which was originally co-existent with the mysteries of religion and science, is now aintained by us on the principle of rendering mutual aid to each other, as well as to preserve our adoration o the Almighty Artist, and to improve our minds with the principles of science. How should we be able to discern the brethren of the great family, but through such tokens as should point them out from other men. angu an guag agee is no nott pr prov ovin inci ciaa , an t e ia ec ects ts o i er eren entt na nati tion onss wo wouu no nott e co comp mpre re en ensi si e to me men n ig igno nora rant nt an unen ig tene . Hence it ecomes necessary to use an expre resssion w ic s ou e cognisa e y peop e o all nations. So it is with Magicians; they are possessed of that universal expression, and of such remains of the original language, that they can communicate their history, their wants and their prayers to every Magician hroughout the globe, from whence multitudes of lives have been saved, when sickness, want and misery had brought them to the brink of the grave. T e eg egre rees es o t e An Anti tien entt an Pri rimi miti tive ve Ri Rite te ei eing ng o st stii ig er im impo port rtan ance ce,, as co cont ntai aini ning ng t e re rea a secr se cret etss an pr prin inci cip p es o t e my myst stic ic in inst stit itut utio ion, n, we were re to e gu guar ar e in a mo more re pa part rtic icuu ar ma mann nner er,, ot ro rom mt e knowledge of the world and of those who may be unworthy of receiving them. Consequently Consequently,, it was ordained hat the rst three, or blue degrees, which are only symbols of Sublime Magick, should be committed to emory,, that it might be thereby known from emory f rom the manner in which a Master Magician Magician discharged the duties of those preparatory degrees, whether he was capable of being entrusted with the real and important secrets of the craft.



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Again, the history of Magick Magick,, as contained in the higher degrees, gives an authentic detail of occurrences oun on y in t e arc ives o t is su ime institution, an w ic are so eng engt y t at t ey many vo umes, which it would be impossible impossible to commit commit to memory unless the whole of our lives were dedicated dedicated to it. On being brought to light your attention was called to the brilliant Delta, or Shekinah, which encloses nine Hebraic characters, each being the initial of a name derived from an attribute of Deity, the whole surrounded by a serpent forming a circle. The initials in the nine points of the Shekinah are those of the names by which Deity was known to our ancient ret ren prev eviious to t e time w en t e A mig ty isc ose His tru ruee an ine a e name to Moses on Mount Sinai. The serpent forming the circle represents the immensity of the power of God, which has neither beginning nor end. ou also perceive in the centre of the Shekinah a luminous circle enclosing a brilliant star of ve points, with the letter G in the centre, the meaning of which is thus explained:—Glory, explained:—Glory, Grandeur and Gomel; from w ic we un erstan , y—G ory ory,, Go ; y Gran eur eur,, t e man w o may e great y Per ection; an Gome , is a He rew wor , w ic signi es t an s to Go or His supreme power. It is t e rst wor w ic A am spo e on discovering the adorable Eve. ou also behold in the Sanctum Sanctorum the Ark of Alliance, the golden candlestick with seven branches, having a lamp in each, also a table. The Ark of Alliance was placed in the middle of the Sanctum Sanctorum, under the brilliant star and the shadow of the wings of the cherubims, which represent the alliance which God made with his people. The Ark of Alliance was of the form of a parallelogram, two cubits and aa in rea t , an t e same in eig t, ma e o s ittim woo , covere wit in an wit out wit go , an decorated with a golden crown borne by two cherubims of gold. The cover of the Ark had a name; it was called he Propitiatory, a place that served to appease God’s anger. The Propitiatory contained the testimony which God gave to Moses, the tablets of the law law.. These tablets were of white marble, and contained the Decalogue, written in Hebrew characters. The commandments commandments taught were disposed on the tablets as follows; the four rst pointed out the duty of man to his God, and were engraved on the rst tablet; the remaining six pointed out t e o igations o man, an were engrave on t e secon ta et. The name Sanctum Sanctorum, in Hebrew, is Dabir, denoting speech, and it was there the Divinity resided, and where He delivered His oracles. The hangings of the Sanctum Sanctorum are purple, blue, scarlet and white, implying awe and reverence, truth and constancy, justice tempered with mercy, and purity; they further symbolize the four elements. Moses, by command of God, constructed the Ark, and for that purpose he chose to assist him, eza ee , o t e tri e o Ju a , son o Uri an Miriam, w o was t e sister o Moses an A o ia , o t e tri e o Dan, an t e most earne o t e peop e. T e Israe ites testi e so muc ar our or t e wor s, an o ere with so much zeal to carry carry on the same, that Mose Mosess proclaimed by by sound of trumpet that he wanted wanted no more. more. They worked after the model which God had given to Moses, who also instructed him in the number and form of the sacred vessels which were to be made and placed in the tabernacle to serve in the sacrices. The seven-branched candlestick alludes to the seven planets, and was composed of seventy parts, w ic a u e to t e seventy ivisions o t e eaven y o ies. T e eye over t e oor o t e C apter represents t e eye o Go , to w ose name our wor s are e icate , and from whose inspection our actions can never be concealed. The Shekinah signies visible glory, for it was a symbol of the divine presence, but in our Antient and Primitive Rite we are taught to regard it as an emblem of he cultivated mind, which disperses ignorance. The moral of this degree teaches us Silence S ilence and Secrecy. Secrecy.



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C te tech chet etic ical al Lect Lectur ure e Q. Are you you a Discre Discreet et Mast Master? er? A. I have shed tears with the Brethren at the grave where the Sprig of Myrtle Myrtle was placed. Q. How How were you you received received as a Discre Discreet et Maste Master? r? A. My lips were locked locked with the Key of Silence. I had a Square upon my forehead, and a pair of Compasses in my hand. Q. W at i yo youu pe perc rcei eive ve at yo your ur en entr tran ance ce?? A. Evident marks of the Divine Divine Presence, Presence, by which I was seized with wonder. wonder. Q. Why were were you you seized seized with with wonder wonder?? A. On beholding a portion portion of the beauty and ornaments ornaments of the Temple. Temple. Q. W y i you not see t e w o e? A. A part was concealed from my view by a thick veil, but I prayed that the zealous desire which I had to improve in the Royal Art would disperse the cloud which obstructed my sight. Q. After After that did you disting distinguish uish anythin anythingg particula particular? r? A. I beheld a great serpent forming forming a circle enclosing a triangle, in the centre centre of which was a luminous luminous circle encc osi en sin ng a azi zin ng st staar, ro rom m w ic pro roccee e nin inee ea eam ms o ig t; my my ey eyes es were azz e an my min lled with holy respect and contemplation. contemplation. Q. What was was enclosed enclosed in the the brightnes brightnesss of this emblem emblem?? A. The triangle triangle held the great Ineable name. In the centre of the blazing star was enshrined the letter G. G. In the nine beams were enclosed nine Hebrew initials, with three of which I was made acquainted, and the ot er erss we were re up upon on tw two o i er eren entt oc occa casi sion onss a te terwa rwarr s ex exp p ai aine ne as t e na name mess o t e Di Divi vini nity ty,, ac acco corr in ingg to the tree of the Cabalists and the Angels’ alphabet. Q. What What more more did did you you see? see? A. The Ark Ark of Alliance, the golden candlestick with seven branches, the table table with shew-bread, shew-bread, and the altar of incense. Q. W ere were t ey p ace ? A. In the middle of the Sanctum Sanctum Sanctorum. Sanctorum. Q. Of what what for form m was was the Ark Ark?? A. An oblong square; it was made of shittim wood wood lined with gold both within and without, having a golden crown supporte y two c eru ims o go . Q. What was the purpose of the Table? A. It was used to contain the 12 loaves of shew-bread. They were made of the nest our our,, and placed into two heaps, or on the right right side, side, and and on the left, left, and and were were covered covered with a pure and bright ewer ewer,, as an ornament to the obligation made with God. Q. Descri e t e can estic . A. It was composed composed of seven branches to represent the planets; on each branch was placed a lamp pointing north and south. It typies the Holy Holy Spirit in the heart of those who faithfully observe the law. law.



Formal Secrets and Modes of Recognition SIGN. T e in ex an t e mi e nger o t e rig t an p ace toget er on t e mout ; in i n rep y t e same sign is made with the left hand. GRIP. Take the right hand with GRIP. wit h the grip of a Master Magician, advance adv ance the hand to the elbow el bow,, pressing pressin g the arm seven times, and at the same time advance the right legs until they touch at the interior. SALUTE. Seven knocks by

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STEPS. As in the 3rd degree. AGE. Three times twenty-seven. INSIGNIA. A ue tunic, w ite apron attac e y ac cor s; t e ap o t e apron is ue, wit an em roi ere eye; in t e mi e o t e apron are two ranc es, one o aure an one o o ive; orming an open crown, and and in the middle the letter Z; Z; blue sash, interwoven with black, worn crosswise, at the bottom of which is hung a ivory key with the letter Z. PASS-WORD. ZISA, splendid so named named after after the son of Jona Jonathan. than. SACRED WORD WORD.. 1st wor IOD; t is wo worr in ca a is isttic or orm m si sign gnii es Go , pr prin inci cip p e, un unit ityy. 2n wor form of the word Jehovah, Jehovah, ADONAI (God). 3rd word IVAH . These words are derived from the cabalistic form which being combined in various manners, always always gives one of the names names of God: this ineable name was one of the mysteries of the interior of the Temple.



Waite’ W aite’ss Article: “Discreet “Discreet Master Master.” .” We av avee se seen en t at ac acco corr in ingg to t e Ea Earr y Gr Gran an Ri Rite te,, an it itss cu curi riou ouss im impe pert rtin inen ence ce or o y o a Gra e en enti titt e Architect, the heart of the Mast Master-B er-Builder uilder was deposited in an urn, and that Candidates for advancemen advancementt were required—as a test of integrity—to “partake of the heart,” in the form of a Mason Masonic ic substitute. It is unconvincing as a test of integrity and, so far as I am aware, is the only instance—through all the misguided ites—of cannibalism cannibalism moralised and raised into the life of symbolism. symbolism. It is not, however, however, the only Grade which is concerned with the heart of the Master and its deposition in a Golden Urn. The Rite of Memp Memphis his as a muc more igni e an in ee e a orate Ceremony un er t e name o Discreet Master, eing No. 4 n its system. It ta es p ace in t e Ho y o Ho ies—as i t e Temp e were a rea y nis e —t e C ie O cers being Solomon and the King of Tyre. Tyre. The Candidate has been pledged, restored to light and his attention directed to a “resplendent luminary” luminary” which shines before him in the East. It signies signies the Holy Shekinah, but in the muddled attributions of the Grade it represents also the All-Seeing Eye and the Omnipresence of Jehovah. The pageant is at a pause when when a Battery occurs without, and it is announced announced that “the heart heart of our amente Gran Master is eposite in t e Go en Urn rn..” A procession is imme iate y orme an t e onour o conveying t e sacre as es is con erre upon t e Can i ate. T ey pass outsi e t e C apter—as i t is were Sanctorum —and return bearing the trophy he anctum Sanctorum trophy,, which is is celebrated celebrated as the Heart of Truth, amidst song, song, prayer and oration. The Urn is crowned in ne with laurel and with olive-branch, olive-branch, invoking peace peace and glory on the Master-Builder Master-Builder.. A moralization moralization upon these emblems follows, the laurel alluding to the victory which ust be gained over lower passions and the olive-branch to the bond of union which should join the Brethren ogether.. The Candidate is then raised to the rank ogether rank of a Levite and placed among the faithful faithful guardians of e Ho y o Ho ie ies, s, as one o t e se seve ven n “w o av avee ee een n e ec ectte to su supp pp y t e p ace o ou ourr Gra ran n Mas astter.” In ne he is appointed “one of the Conductors of the work which is to be raised to Divinity.” Divinity.” He becomes in his manner a Discreet Master, because the Jewel of the Grade is a key, described as “a symbol of delity and discretion.” It does not appear appear to open anything, anything, and the ceremony is not less wanting in real emblematic emblematic purpose than its correspondence in the Early Grand Rite.



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Fifth Degree: SUBLIME MASTER The Magician, a Son of God My rot er, in t e Fi t Degree o t e Antient an Primitive Rite, t e Neop yte is ca e Su ime Master; e s here taught that he is the Son of God, and as such, entitled to divine love. He perceives the intimacy between divine and human nature, between God and man; in one word, the Innit Innite, e, with all its consequences, and man being now allied with his Almighty Father, his celestial origin is manifested. He adheres to it with gratitude and joy. joy. God is his soul, his light, his companion. They both unite through a mutual force of attraction, tending o the glory of God and the perfection of man. It is a constant action of the most intimate relations relations between e tr true ue orc rcee o i e an t e appy ei ein ng w o nev ever er cea ease sess t en to re ren new is yo youut in sp spit itee o t e cons nsta tan nt ecay, variations an c anges o t e materia orm to w ic e is su jecte . He yie s wit out resistance to he many accidents “and the thousand natural shocks that esh is heir to,” because he feels that the principle, by virtue of which he exists, is everlasting. e verlasting. All that is frail and perishable in him must be relinquished, but all hat is spiritual and divine must remain and live for ever. In In one word, it is the doctrine of the Immortality of he Soul which is here plainly taught, and in which we rmly believe, because it then appears as the necessary consequen cons equence ce o our origin. origin. T is Deg egre reee is a so em emn n ini niti tiaati tio on in intto t e re ati tio ons o Go wit im imse se , as nec eceess ssar aryy an im imm me iat atee consequences of His existence. His innite power and unavoidable tendency to produce Himself, more and ore to manifest His eternal resources, and impress all over the universe His divine image and attributes, become the favourite study of the candidate. There he is with Almighty God, with Jehovah, and he beholds how the Father of man delights in contemp contemplating lating His work, and enjoys His prodigious perfections. Thus closes he degree.



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Catechetical Lecture Q. Ar Aree you you a Su Su ime Mas Mastter er?? A. I have assisted at the obsequies of the Illustrious Illustrious Dead. Q. What lesson have you you learnt learnt from this this degree? degree? A. To regulate my morals, and cleanse my heart from all stain, in order to qualify myself for the degree of perfection at which I hope some day to arrive. Q. W at is t e mea ean nin ingg o a Sq Squuare St Ston onee cont ntaain inin ingg t e et ettter Jo in t e cen entr tree o t re reee cir ircc es es?? A. It teaches us that the foundation foundation of our building must be be laid on the living rock of of which we were were originally originally formed. It also represents the Creation Creation of the Universe, which was accomplished accomplished by the will of the the Supreme Architect of the Universe, and the powers which he gave the primitive qualities, from which sprang the four elements. Q. W at o t e two pyrami s on your ra t represent, o w ic one is Sout an t e ot er Nort ? A. The two pyramids represent Egypt, Egypt, where the Sciences were much cultivated. cultivated. Q. What do you learn from from the rst rst three three degrees? degrees? A. The rst teaches moral virtue; virtue; the second political virtue; the third heroic virtue. Q. W ere was t e Jewe o our Gran Master oun ? A It was found in a well in the north part of the Temple, Temple, where Hiram Abi must have thrown it when attacked. Q. What does does the left side side of the Templ Templee signify? signify? A. Magick uunder nder the law of types and ceremonies. Q. An And d the the righ rightt side side?? A. Magick under under the law of grace and truth. Q. What What does the the tomb tomb sign signify ify?? A. It indicates indicates that we must be be puried by death, before we can enter enter the mansions of bliss. bliss. Q. W at is t e com compo posi siti tion on o ou ourr Mys Mysti ticc Cem Cemen ent? t? A. Milk, oil, wine and corn. The rst represents sweetness, the second wisdom, the third strength, and the last goodness; qualities impressed on the rst man by the Supreme Supreme Architect, Architect, and which ought to distinguish all members of our Rite.



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Formal Secrets and Modes of Recognition SIGN. P ace t e rig t an on t e e t s ou er, an raw t e an own to t e rig t ip, in esigning t e shoulder belt; the reply is given by crossing the arms on on the breast, then lowering them towards towards the sword, at the same time raising the eyes towards the heavens. GRIP. Each one takes the right hand of the other GRIP. other,, and and the rst one one says “Berith” alliance ; the second, second, turning the hand hand over says “Neder” “Neder” vow ; then the rst, recovering his rst rst position says says “Schelemoth” “Schelemoth” pure . NOCKS. Twenty-se wenty-seven ven knocks by 3 times 9. INSIGNIA. Blue tunic, blue sash with silver fringe. PASS-WORD. 1st wor JOHABEN Son of God God ; this name is given given the the recipient. recipient. 2nd word ZERBEL

Waite’ W aite’ss Article: “Sublime “Sublime Master” Master” A Gra e un er t is tit e once existe in t e arc ives o t e Scottis P i osop ica Rite an it is possi y from this source that it was drawn into the great collection of that chaos embrouillé which is called the Rite of Memphis. It ranks as fth in the series, following follo wing Discreet Master. Master. It would appear to be identical with No. No. 6 in the Rite of Mizraim, where it is called Master by Curiosity, and as such would be in close analogy with Intimate Secretary, Secretary, No. No. in the Ancient and Accepted Rite. In respect of the rst part it is substantially substantiall y and almost literally identical with the so-called English Master Master of the Early Grand Rite; but the complaint laid again aga inst st So om omon on y t e Ki King ng o Tyr yree is su supp ppre ress ssee , an is pr pres esen ence ce in Jeru erusa sa em as co come me a ou outt at t e ex expr pres esss nvit nv itat atio ion n o t e or orme merr, “t “to o as assi sist st us wi witt is co coun unse se in t e pe perr or orma manc ncee o t os osee Ri Rite tess an Ce Cere remo moni nies es”” which must characterize the t interment of the Mast Masterer-Builder Builder.. The “favourite” of Solomon, having been eusively forgiven for his indiscretion, or “error of curiosity,” curiosity,” in seeking to protect his master, in case of need, against an unknown stranger, is invited to assist at the obsequies—as one advanced to the Honou Honourable rable Degree of Sublime Master—and Master—and witness an alliance to be established between the two kings. The alliance passes out o sig t, ut t e ur uria ia ta es p ac acee in ue ce cere remo moni niaa or orm, m, a ma maus uso o eu eum m av avin ingg ee een n er erec ecte te in t e se seco con n apartment of the Chapter Chapter.. Acc According ording to the moral exhortations which which form part of the proceedings, proceedings, 1 respect is due to the dead because the body is the sanctuary of the soul, and “our mortal members are the t nstruments of an immortal mind”; mind”; (2) the four sides of the obelisk are indicative indicative of the virtues which should adorn every ever y Sublime Master, Master, namely, namely, Reverence, Truth ruth,, Justice Justice and Purity; (3) the opposites to these are the vices of the ruans who destroyed the Master Master-Builder -Builder,, namely, namely, Ignorance, Ignorance, Falsehood, Falsehood, Envy and Egotism. Egotism.



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Sixth Degree: K N I G H T O F T H E S A C R E D A RC H History of the Sacred Vault of Enoch rot er, t e antique egen s o Ma Magic , w ic ate ac ty centuries, ave escen e to us, or orti e y unquestionable authenticity, through the Patriarchs of our Antient and Primitive Rite, Priests of the Most igh God, who w ho ociated in the th e Temples Temples of Israel and of Judah and as Hierophants Hie rophants of Egypt, that land of o f ystery,, of science, ystery science, and of practical, practical, operative Magick Magick,, where to this day wonders wonders of Magick Art still towering towering o Heaven their gigantic heads, exist as incontrovertible proofs of the antiquity of our Order. These legends nform us that the Patriarch Enoch was born in the year of the world six hundred and twenty two, according o Jewis c rono ogy, t at e iv ive t ree un re an sixty- ve v e years, an t at e wa e wit Go , an t at e was not, or Go too im. Fi e wit t e ove an ear o t e Supreme Arc itect o t e Universe, Enoc strove to direct the minds of men in the paths of honour, truth and wisdom, but in vain; for the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Allusion to our traditional history is found in the Cabalistica Cabalisticall Book of Enoch, which was brought from Abyssinia, and translated from Coptic into English during the nineteenth century of the vulgar era. Enoch, overwhelmed with grief on account of the wickedness of mankind, supplicated God to bring them into the pat s o Lig t an Trut , t at t ey mig t now, ear an ove t e o y name o Deity. While thus pondering how to rescue the human race from their errors and the punishment due to heir crimes, he dreamed that the Deity in visible shape appeared unto him saying, “Enoch, thou hast long yearned to know my true name; arise, follow follow me, and it shall be revealed to thee!” Then it appeared to Enoch Enoch as if he was taken up on the wings of the wind and in an instant transported to the summit of a high mountain, whose top was hid in the Heavens and appeared to reach the stars. There he perceived amidst the clouds, in etters o ri iant ig t, t e Mysterious, Omni c Wor , w ose pronunciation was t en an t ere ma e nown o him. Suddenly he found himself descending perpendicularly into the bowels of the earth, passing through nine subterranean apartments, roofed with an arch, theapex of each forming a keysto keystone, ne, having inscribed on t mysterious characters, emblematic of nine names or attributes by which Deity was known to our ancient brethren. In the ninth and and lowest arch he perceived a pedestal pedestal of marble, on which was engraven the same Mys yste teri riou ous, s, Om Omni ni c Nam ame, e, rev revea ea e to im up upon on t e mo moun unta tain in.. Upo pon n aw awaa en enin ing, g, En Enoc oc ac acce cept ptee is vision as an inspiration from Heaven, and travelled in search of the mountain he saw in his dream. Wayworn Wayworn and weary, he rested in the land of Canaan, then already populous with the descendants of Adam. With the assistance of his son, Mathuselah, he constructed in the bowels of the mountain nine apartments, each roofed with an arch and having a keystone keystone with mysterious mysterious characters upon it, even as he beheld them in his vision. This labour being completed he made two deltas of purest gold, engraving upon each two of the ysterious c aracters. One One o t e e tas e p ace upon a pe esta o mar e, w ic e erecte in t e eepest arc , as a een s own im in is ream, t e ot er e retaine . aving accomplished this labour he closed the aperture at the top with a square stone, having engraved on its sides the hieroglyphics which you have this day had interpreted to you. He He also erected over the Sacred Arch a rooess temple of of huge, unhewn stone, to the the glory of the Supreme Architect Architect of the Universe. Universe. That the knowledge of this sacred spot and the treasure it contained might survive the ood, which noch knew would soon overwhelm the world in one vast sea of ruin, he raised two columns on the hill, one of rass ra ss to re resi sist st wa watter er,, t e ot er o gr gran anit itee to wi witt st stan an re re.. On t e co um umn n o gr gran anit itee e in insc scri ri e a es escr crip ipti tion on of the subterranean arches, on the other the rudiments of the arts and sciences. The column of granite was swept into a shapeless mass by the ood, but that of brass stood rm for ages after the deluge. This mountain was in the Holy Land opposite Mount Moriah, where King Solomon erected his glorious temple; it was in later days named named Zion, and and it as there that the ark of the the covenant was placed, placed, until The College Series of Degrees of the Antient & Primitive Rite


he Sabbatical year 1045 before the vulgar era, when it was brought from f rom the house of Aminadab, at Kirjathjeari rim m y King Davi , an sixty t ousan c oice men o Israe . noch having nished the Sacred Vault, Vault, gave to his son Mathuselah, the delta which he retained, with strict charge to give it to his grandson Noah; this was accomplished according to his desire. After this, Noah entered the ark with his three sons and their families, and were, by Divine will, preserved from f rom the deluge that destroyed the rest of the human race. Mizraim, the grandson of Ham, led colonies into Egypt, and laid the foundation of that Kingdom. T e co onists carrie wit t em t e sacre e ta o t e Patriarc Enoc , an con e it to t e care o e ierop ants or priests, w o care u y preserv rvee it in t eir sp en i temp es on t e an s o t e Ni e. ermes Trismegistus, who was looked upon as the interpreter of the Gods, was one of the most learned of he hierophants; he deciphered the sacred characters upon the brazen obelisk, and was the inventor of many useful arts; to him was ascribed the reformation of the Egyptian year. He prophesied that there would arise n the East a great king who would erect a magnicent temple, to the glory of the Supreme Architect of the Universe, an w ose renown wou penetra ratte to t e remotest part rtss o t e eart ; an e c arge t e pri rieests o tr traans nsm mit is in inst stru ruccti tio ons t at w en t is gre reat at in ingg s ou ari risse, t ey wo wouu giv ivee in intto is ee eep pin ingg t e sa sacr cree delta of the Patriarc Patriarch h Enoch. This prophecy was fullled in the person of Solomon, during the reign of Hirma of Tyre, Tyre, who initiated him into the Mysteries which had spread from Egypt, and gave him the sacred delta which Solomon caused to be suspended in the East of his hall of audience. It It is a symbol of divine truth. rom the time of Enoch, the true pronunciation of the sacred name remained unknown, until the A mig ty was p ease to revea it to t e prop et Moses, w en e comman e im to go unto P arao , an caused him to send forth the children of Israel out of bondage, saying unto him: I have surely sur ely seen see n the aictions of my people which whic h are in Egypt, Egy pt, and have hav e heard their the ir cry cr y, by reason of their task master; for I know their sorrows. An Go sai unto Moses, Moses, I AM THA THAT T I AM; an children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.”

e sai , “T us s a t t ou say unto t e

Moreover, he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and he God of Jacob. I am Je ova , an I appeare unto A ra am, unto Isaac an unto Jaco , y name o E S a ai, ut y my name Je ova was I not nown to t em. Moses revealed the sacred name to Aaron, to Joshua the son of Nun, and afterwards after wards it was communic communicated ated to he high priests and the seventy elders. The word being composed of consonants only, only, the pronunciation was lost, except to the few favoured by the Almighty. Almighty. So om omon on ei eing ng es esir irou ouss o er erec ecti ting ng a te temp mp e up upon on Mou ount nt Zi Zion on,, se ec ectte as a si site te t e sp spot ot on w ic t e Temple of Enoch formerly stood, and to this end directed that the stones and rubbish should be removed. Our Magick traditions say that Benaiah, the Captain of the Guard; Stolkin, who discovered the sprig of acacia at the temporary tempor ary grave g rave of the th e Architect Hiram Abi; and Johaben, a favorite favor ite ocer, whom you have had the t he honour to represent, were charged to survey sur vey the ground and lay the foundation. In doing this, they discovered and brought up to King Solomon and Hiram of Tyre, Tyre, those important objects by which we have been enabled o rec recov over er t e wor wor o a Mas aste terr Mag Magic icia ian. n. Tito Zadoc, the high priest, was raised to this degree after the death of Hiram Abi, to honour the great servant of the Most High, who was the most powerful king then on earth, whose wisdom far exceeded hat of all men, and set above the great and learned Hiram, King of Tyre. Tyre. The rest who were admitted to this degree obtained admission into the obelisk without attendance, but into the S anctum Sanctorum or Holy of The College Series of Degrees of the Antient & Primitive Rite


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olies, only with permission and in the presence of Tito Zadoc, the high priest, and having the glorious veil o t e temp e, w ic separate t e o y p ace rom t e most o y, or Sanctum Sanctoru rum m, t rown asi e y welve priests, representing the twelve tribes of Israel; they were permitted, during the reading of the law by he chief priests of the tribes of Israel, to view that glorious glorious treasure, exhibited in due form by the high priest. Into King Solomon’s private arch the high priests entered, accompanied by King Solomon himself, and Hiram, ing of Tyre, Tyre, whilst whi lst the nine grand gran d ocers guarded the th e nine arches that th at led from the th e residence of the t he king on Mountt Zion to the Arch under Mount Moriah; Moun Moriah; and in this solemn and secret spot the obligation of this degree was ta en in t e presence o t e ig priests, an ings o Jerusa em an Tyre. T e Tyr yria ian n Ar Arcc it itec ects ts,, or or men men o Ge a , em emp oye at Jer Jeruusa em wer eree t e su succes esso sors rs o t e Dio Diony nysi siaan Articers, who at a remote period had brought the arts from Egypt to the shores of Asia Minor. Minor. They were nitiates of the Mysteries of Dionysos and famed for their skill in working metals, timber and stone, and in whatever was great and ornamental in architecture. architecture. They had already erected erected the Temple Temple of Hercules in Tyre and many magnicent buildings in Asia Minor. T e Israe ites eing s ep er s an ti ers o t e groun were un er t e necessity o emp oying t ese ionysiacs, an an un re t ousan ret ren were unite in Jeru russa em to a our in t eir o ges or t e g ory of the Supreme Architect Architect of the Universe. Upon Upon them Solomon heaped well deserved benets and descended n peace to the tomb, after having enjoyed, during a long course of years, y ears, unequalled felicity. felicity. rom the day when the inspired Solomon had built his Temple, the Science of Magick extended its benecent rays from the Nile to the Jordan; the people joyfully united in sweet and cordial fraternity; the sacred re burned in Chaldea, its pacic torch enlightened enlightened all Judea; in short peace reigned in all the East until e in amous Cam yses carrie swar an re into Egyp yptt an ma e o it a t eatre o evastation an eat . In this frightful overthrow over throw civilization was arrested at a blow, blow, but though our Sublime Institution slumbered t was not extinguished. After a short time we hear of it as a secret school embracing two classes of orders divided into degrees, operative or handicraft, and speculative or contemplative, having signs and words some of which are known to be identical with modern Freemasonry; intimate with Egyptian lore but transmitting t orally, possessing the names of the angels and a symbolical and cabalistical interpretation of Scripture the re ics o w ic are oun in our Co eges an C apters; t e ua octrine o goo an evi , an a su ime Spiritual Philosophy.

Catechetical Lecture Q. Are you a Knight Knight of of the Sacred Sacred Arch? A. I am. Q. Gi Give ve me the the batt battery ery.. A. Gives it . vide infra Q. What does that batt battery ery signify? signify? A. Principle, Existence, God, Immo Immortality rtality,, Fortitude, Toleration, Toleration, Pow Power, er, Mercy and Joy Joy.. In some systems they are, Grandeur, Unison, Strength, Beauty, Perfection. Q. Give me the Sign of of Admira Admiration. tion. A. Gives it . vide infra Q. What What does that that sign sign sign signify ify?? A. Prayer Prayer,, Charity, Charity, Futurity Futurity..



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Q. Gi Give ve th thee gri grip. p. A. Gives it . vide infra Q. What What does that that grip grip sign signify ify?? A. Labour Labour,, which is the fruitful source of all things useful to man. man. Q. Give me a descr descriptio iption n of your your jewel. jewel. A. It as on one si e a triang e, on t e ot er a trap oor ea ing to a vau vau t w ere is oun t e sacre name o Je ova . T e Eng is Roya Arc egree, w ic is consi ere a part o t e ceremony o a Mas Master ter Mason, Mason, has for its jewel a double triangle within a circle, containing a triple tau in the centre. Q. What is the derivation derivation and characteristics characteristics of the the English Royal Royal Arch Degree? A. It is rst heard of by name amongst the dissidents calling themselves Ancient Mason Masons; s; but is evidently a u e to y a Rosi sicr cruuci ciaan wr writ iter er in t e Mys ysti ticc an anggua uagge o t ose occu ti tist sts, s, in a pu ic icaati tio on e ic icaate to t e Gran Lo ge o Eng an in 1721; an appears to e again re erre to as t e “ t or er” in 172 . We hear of it in Ireland in 1743 as consisting consis ting of three grades gr ades and worked at York. It was a grade only conferred upon the Masters of Lodges or those who had be passing the chair degree received brevet bre vet rank. It had three steps, of which the two rst were called Excellent, and Super-Excellent, and referred to the revelation of the Sacred Name to Moses, and detailing how Solomon discovered the sacred emblem of the degree, and the manner in which it was again brought to light at the building of the Second Temple. T e pr pres esii in ingg o ce cers rs,, at on onee ti time me,, re repr pres esen ente te So om omon on Ki King ng o Isr srae ae , Hi Hira ram m Ki King ng o Tyr yree an Hi Hira ram m Abi; but the Ocers of the Roya Royall Arch of the Second Temple were a High High Priest, a Prophet, Prophet, and a King. King. There is no allusion to the secrets of the degree in old MSS., and it was essentially Rosicrucian; Rosicrucian; upon it was added the Templar Templar and Templar Templar Priest, which is a degree of philosophical Christianity professing to datee from dat from the the “Year of Revi Revival val,, or 1 8 .” Q. W at signi es t e Sacre Name? A. Etymologists teach that the Name signies, that which is; and it is this explanation explanation that is conformable conformable to the sense of the Bible, Bibl e, which causes God Go d to say, say, “I am that I am.” It is, in fact, the only name we can give to God, who is the Being by his own essence, without beginning or end, the necessary cause of all existence; which metaphysicians metaphysicians believe, because because nothing nothing can exist exist without cause; cause; which the man man of observation believes, because the magnicence and order of the universe proves a sovereign intelligence, creator an or ainer; w ic t e Mora ist e ieves, ecause t ere is a natura aw at t e ottom o a eart rtss, t e universa conscience o t e just an t e unjust, ma ing t e sentiment o a w o reject c ance as a dry and absurd idea. A cabalistical cabalistical symbol has been been framed, which expresses the name of the the Supreme Architect Architect of the Universe Universe in this manner ,’,: whilst we nd in this symbol the sacred letter J,J, with the divine accents which enter into the word Jehovah, their disposition forms a delta, or triangle, which again is one of the signs by which divinity is designated. The incomprehensible name of God was onee o t e Mys on Mystter eriies o t e In Inne nerr Tem emp p e o Mem emp p is an He io iop po is is,, an an we are are not ve very ry cert rtai ain n o it itss pron pr onun unci ciat atio ion. n. T e Gr Gran an Hei eiro rop p an antt a on onee a pe perm rmis issi sion on to pr pron onou ounc ncee it on once ce in ea eacc ye year ar on t e day of Expiation, and the Levites, by the noise which they made at the moment, prevented its being heard by the multitude. Students have pushed enquiries into this name name until they aect to have discovered the demonstration and positive expression of the Trinity, nding three other names and one sole essence in the word Jehovah. These cabalists draw four circles, of which two are great and concentric, concentric, and the other two, of which the centre is upon the circumference circumference of the interior circle; in each of the little circles are p ace two etters o t e wor as i t ere was one in eac emisp ere; t en y joining t e jo to t e rst he, you have one of the names of God, the Generator; by joining the rst he with the au, you have another name of God, God, the engendered word; word; by joining the vau with the second he you have a third name, which proceeds from the rst and second; lastly lastly,, as all are united in the great name you nd three in one.



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Q. What signi signies es the Tau Tau Cross Cross of this grade? grade? A. Amongst t e Egyptians it orme an instrument to measure t e rise o t e river Ni e; t e Gree s use it in ornamentation; ornamentation; edices consecrated consecrated to religious religious worship were disposed disposed in the cross form; it was an emblem of the four cardinal cardinal points; surmounted with the endless endless circle it signied eternal life. Q. What What does the the Apron Apron signi signify? fy? A. It is an em emblem blem of equality. equality. Q. A. Q. A.

W at signi es t e ecoration o t e A i ee? Truth; it was an Egyptian decoration. decoration. How Ho w do you name name the place place where the sacred sacred Delta Delta was found? found? Endymion; which signies grotto, grotto, or vault.

Q. Give a precise i ea o t e Arc egree. A. It is consecrate consecrate to courage courage an constancy in t e searc or trut , an as some a nity wit arc itecture. It is the best type which we can present to those who have ha ve been taught that this Royal Art is a symbol of that intellectual architecture which consists in making for ourselves a temple worthy of the mission which we have received from the Autho Authorr of Nature. Q. Where is is a Chapter Chapter of the the Sacred Sacred Arch Arch held? A. In a ruinous su terranean, wit out oors or win ows, aving a trap oor at t e top, w ere are t e razen columns subsisting subsisting after the Deluge. The degree is possessed of such signs as are found found in the Bible, and in the traditions of several ancient people. people. It possesses a delta bearing that sacred name name which was discovered in the profundity of the earth. It symbolizes to to us that it is necessary to ace many dangers in order to nd science, and that after long and painful search. Q. W at oes t e De ta signi y? A. The unity of the Godhead. Truth ought only to be presented to to those who are are capable of comprehending it. Q. Has any one one essayed essayed to dig in these ruins? ruins? A. Ambitions and jealous Magicians Magicians have penetrated these ruins and perished there. Science, the source of a goo t ings, is an instru rum ment w ic is ata to a t ose w o ave cu tivate it rom motives o pri e, an wi witt out pur uree an en enev evo o en entt in intten enttio ion ns. Q. To what does the instruction of the principal principal Arch degrees allude? allude? A. To Enoch and his dream; to the Nine Arches which enshrined the Sacred Delta upon which reposed the Ineable Word. In England, the present Royal Arch degree refers re fers to the Second Temple, Temple, and has a nity wit t e egree o Knig t o t e Swor or Re Cross o Ba y on. In some rites, ot ancient an mo ern, we n Seven Doors, w ic sym o ise t e Seven P anets; an an aving t e mystic wor s, Bea a a, resignation; Motha Mothak, k, sweetness; Serrel, intelligence; Emounah, strength; Coh-er Coh-er-Eloah, -Eloah, love of God; Tsedakah, justice. Q. What did did the ancients ancients believe believe in regard regard to these these seven doors? doors? A. The Egyptian Initiates Initiates believed that the soul was immortal, and, and, in the ascent to the Halls Halls of Osiris, that it wa wass ne nece cess ssar aryy to pa pass ss t ro roug ug se seve ven n oo oors rs w ic , in t e pr prac acti ticce o t e Mys yste teri ries es we were re co comp mpos osee o lead, tin, iron, copper, bronze, silver and gold, and as such referred to Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Moon Moon and Sun. The Mysteries of Mythras Mythras had seven caverns. The Hermetic philosophers philosophers professed analogous doctrines; doctrines; they supposed that the soul soul drew its inspiration from the seven planets planets before it could arrive at felicity. felicity. It is the seven-stepped ladder of our Magick degrees. degrees. The College Series of Degrees of the Antient & Primitive Rite


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Formal Secrets and Modes of Recognition SIGNS. a Of Admi Admiration—one ration—one knee knee being on on the ground, the head turned towards towards the left, raise the hands towards the heavens. (b) Of Adoration—fall Adoration—fall on the two knees. GRIP. Place the hands under the arms of the tyler, as if to aid him to rise, saying “TOUB BAANI AMAL GRIP. RAB” it is really a good thing to reward work ; in reply, reply, the tyler gives gives the same same grip saying saying “ . . . . . . M ” it is a good Mason Mason . NOCK NO CKSS. Fi Five noc s y tw two o an t re ree. e. INSIGNIA. Blue tunic, red sash with gold fringe, a purple purple ribbon worn crosswise, on which which are embroidered the letters I.V.L.O.L. ( inveni jewel is a golden triangle. [vide supra inveni verbum in ore leonis); the jewel SACR SA CRED ED WOR ORD D. Je ov ovaa .

Waite’ W aite’ss Article: “Royal “Royal Arch of Enoch” Enoch” We av avee se seen en t at t is Degr gree ee wa wass in incc u e in it itss sy syst stem em y t e Co Coun uncci o Em Emp per ero ors o t e Ea East st an Wes est, t, and—whether ab origine symboli or not—it is in this connection connection that we hear of it for the rst time. It was aken over with others from the Council by the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and by the Rites of Memphis and and Mizraim. It should be understood understood by those who are unversed in Masonic Masonic Ritual that it is substantially distinct from the so-called completion of Craft Maso Masonry nry which is denominated the Holy Royal Royal Arch. At the same time, there is a central point point of analogy analogy,, and at least in in one modernised version—being version—being that that o t e Ant ntiien entt an Pri rim mit itiv ivee Rit ite— e—tt e pa part rtic icuu ar arss o t e pr pro oce ure av avee ee een n e it itee to cre reaate a su sup per cia ressem ance. T e tr re true ue ro roo ot o corr rres espo pon n en encce is t e con onccea men entt an u ti tim mate is isccov over eryy o a Sa Sacr cree an Omnic Word, but the times and circumstances of both events even ts dier in the two Grades. In that with which we are dealing, the Patriarch Enoch—according Enoch—according to one codex—placed codex—placed the Great Secret, engraved on a stone of white porphyry, porphyry, in the bowels of the earth, while according to another it was inscribed on a triangle. In he Antient and Primitive Rite there is an elaborate Historical Discourse which reects at a far distance and wit consi era e istortion some e ements o t e Secret Tra Tra ition in Israe , as em o ie in t e Zo ar , an e se sew w er ere. e. T er eree is in pa part rtic icuu ar a es escr crip ipti tion on o tw two o Pi ar ars, s, re resp spec ecti tive ve y o ra rass ss an gr gran anit ite, e, er erec ecte te y noch, the rst engraved with “the rudiments r udiments of the arts and sciences,” and the second with an account of the subterranean place in which the Sacred Word had been concealed.



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Motive of the Grade —T —The he original French codex has suered many variations at the hands of successive e it ito ors an as ev even en c ang ngee its name. In on onee o t e re or orm me sy syst stem emss o Ec Ecos ossa saiis Mas ason onry ry it was sp it up nto three points, being (1) Master Masons of the Royal Arch, (2) Excellent Royal Arch Masons, and (3) Most xcellent Masons Masons of the Royal Royal Arch, recalling the original original division of the Rite referred to to Zerubbabel into into (1) xcellent Mason, Mason, (2) Super-Excellent Super-Excellent Mason, Mason, and (3) Holy Holy Royal Arch. As there is no question question whatever that his Rite or Order is of English and most probably of York York origin, or that the fact of its existence can be traced historically by and before 1740, I am certain that the Royal Arch of Enoch was planned upon it, in order to prov pr ovii e a more anci cien entt ist sto ory or t e pec ecuu iar sy sym m o ic icaa is isccov oveery wi witt w ic a ve vers rsio ion ns ar aree con onccer ern ne . According Acc ording to the English Royal Arch the precious treasure brought to light in the days of Zerubbabel was concealed in those of Solomon, but according to the Enochian Enochian version, it was hidden before the Flood and was found in the reign of Solomon. Solomon. Later on a secret school school revealed it to other nations. nations. Enoch and the Secret Tradition —T —The he Royal Arch of Enoch is an important memorial of the Secret Tra it itio ion n in Isr sraae an it itss pe perp rpet etua uati tion on t ro roug ug su succ cces essi sive ve cust sto o ia ians ns.. By t e yp ypo ot es esis is o t e sy sym m o ism it ea s wit t e rs rstt experiment in p acing t e tra ition on recor , so t at it s ou resist t e estroyi yin ng an s of re and ood. It is not only entitled to a place place in any logical scheme of the High Grades, Grades, but is essential o their proper development. There is no need to say that the extant versions are exceedingly faulty, faulty, as the work of persons imperfectly acquainted with the Tradition. Tradition. The Quest of the Delta in the earliest French codex seems to oer the best material for reconstruction, since it reects least of all from the Royal Arch of Zeru a e . T e recension o A ert Pi e is somew at encum ere ut is a avora e specimen o is wor on t e Sc Scott ttis is Rit ite. e. T e Sa Sacr cree Arc o t e An Anti tieent an Pri rim mit itiv ivee Rit Ritee is is at at onc oncee pre pretten enti tio ous an i iter eraate in in he sense which is attached to those words when such a maker of codices as the late Mr. Yarker is concerned. There are several French versions of various dates and claims.



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Seventh Degree: K N I G H T O F T H E S E C R E T V A U LT LT The Ineable Name Sir Kni Sir Knigg t, t e An Anti tien entt an an Pri rim miti tive ve Rit itee is is t e sys systtem t at ta taug t t e pat patri riar arcc s o anti tiq qui uity ty to ren ren er homage to the Supreme Architect of the Universe. It has for its basis the belief in the existence of God, and he immortality of the soul; for its aim the practice of benevolence and virtue. It is the fraternal chain that links the brethren together in the bonds of Faith in God who redeemeth, of Charity which blesseth, and of Hope in immortality. These degrees are founded on a knowledge, belief and adoration of the Sacred Word, Word, or name of God, w ic is t e oun ation o every ranc o magic an re igion, ancient ancient or mo ern. “In t e eginning was was t e samee wo worr , owe owever ver mys myster teriou iouss it ma mayy app appear ear wor , an t e wor was wit Go , an t e wor wa wass Go Go .” T is sam o the profane, has been understood and held sacred by all Magicians who have been exalted to the high degrees, throughout the world; the belief in the eternity of God being the foundation of every religion known o the world. Our ancient Hebrew brethren recognized twelve mysterious or cabalistic names by which they expressed the attributes of Deity, namely; three names of three letters each, Jo , Jao Jao and J Jaa ; ree names o Jaa inai; an ve etters eac , E ia , Jo e an Jo e ; t re reee nam ames es o se sevven ett tter erss ea eacc , S a ai, A onai an J Jahbualum, ahbualum, Elehannan and od-he-vo-he. These letters being combined give the hree names of nine letters each, J numerical signs, and are thus explained; 3x3=9, 3x5=15, 3x7=21, 3x9=27. Then addign 9, 15, 21 and 27, the amount is 72, being the number of the Sanhedrin of Jerusalem. ou are already acquainted with the fact that the true pronunciation of the name of God was revealed o Enoch, and that he engraved the letters composing that name on a triangular plate of gold. The name was represente y our He rew consonants, an t e vowe soun s o t is anguage eing represente y points placed above the consonants composing the mysterious word, at dierent ages received dierent pronunciations. Hence, though the method of writing this word remained uniform, its pronunciation underwent many changes. These changes constitute what is termed the dierent ages of Magick. These are hree, and are thus estimated: After the death of Enoch the Ineab Ineable le Nam Namee was pronounced by Methusela Methuselah, h, Lamech and Noah, ages. Re Reu, Se Seru rugg, Na Na or, Tera , A ra am, Is Isaac an an Ju a , JOVA (Yo-waw), seven ages. JUHA (Ye-haw), t ree ag Shem, Araphaxad, Salah, Eber, Peleg and Hezron, JEVA (Ye-waw), ve ages. Hezron and Ram, JEVO (Yay-wo) , Aminadab and Nahasso Nahasson, n, JEVAH (Ye-way) , Salmon, Obed and Boaz, JOHE Yo-hay), and by Jesse and David, JEHOVAH (Ye-ho-waw), in all nine ages. The true pronunciation of the name was revealed re vealed to Enoch, Jacob Jacob and Moses, who on that account account are not named in this enumeration. The perfect number is thus formed; the sum of the ages of Magick, 3, 5, 7 and 9, =24, multiplied by 3 gives the product, 72, to which add the number of corru rup pte wor s, 9, t e am amount is is 81, t e ag age o a Knig t o t e Secret Vau t. T e my mysterious wo wor s w ic you receive in t e previous egrees are a so many corruptions corruptions o t e true name o Go w ic was engrave on the triangle. Moses did not ask for the true name of God, but for the true pronunciation of it, which had been lost through the wickedness of mankind. It was enacted in the Mosaic law, that any one who mentioned he name of Jehovah blasphemously should be stoned to death, and on this account the name has always been called Shemhampheraush , the “unutterable name.” This ends all of Magick connected with the Temple erected by Solomon. At its commencement a rot er sea e t e trut wit is oo ; an at its estruction, ami st t e wic e ness o t e peop e t ere was still found a brother whose integrity was equal to that of our ancient Grand Master. May you, and all Magicians of our Antient and Primitive Rite emulate emulate their courage in the cause of truth. tr uth. So shall our beloved institution be honoured by the world, and our sanctuary blessed by heaven; and the light of our truth shine forth as



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he morning star from the midst of a cloud,—as the sun shining upon the temple of the Most High,—as e rain ow giving ig t in t e rig t c ou s,— ,—aas t e avour o roses in t e spring o t e ye yeaar,—as i ies y he water, and as the frankincense tree in summer,—as re and incense in the censer, and as a vessel of gold set with precious stones,—as a fair olive tree budding forth fruit, and as a cypress which groweth up to the clouds; and when the robes of death are placed upon us, may they prove to be the garments of perfection to he all-seeing eye of the Supreme Architect of the Universe, that He may appoint each of us guardians of his resplendent sanctuary of truth, and to an everlasting life, where is love, and peace, and joy unspeakable, in the ivine presence o Him w o was, w o is, an w o ever s a e, wor wit out en . Amen.

Catechetical Lecture Q. On what what is the consti constitutio tution n of the Order Order founded? founded? A. Up Upon on t e aw o Hom. Ac Accor cor ing to t e Zen Avesta, t is aw announce an eterna Supreme Being, originating two two opposing principles; principles; the ceremonies of the law law called Paeriokesh Paeriokesh were very simple, recalling the origin and arrangement arrangement of the Universe; Universe; their aim being to render homage to to the Supreme Architect of the Universe., Universe., and elevate man above his kind by defending him from the passions which so often trouble his existence. Q. W at oes a issevere ea signi y? A. The repression of the human passions. passions. Q. And the pitc pitcher her of of water? water? A. It symbolises symbolises thirst for science. Q. An t e quiver urnis e wit arrows? A. T e power o e oquence. Q. Wha Whatt signie signiess the rainbo rainbow? w? A. The harmony of all good sentiments sentiments and the universal accord accord of Magick. Magick. Q. And And the the ch chis isel el?? A. T e c ise po is es an per ects t at w ic is roug an in orma ; it sym o izes genius. Q. And the am aming ing sta star? r? A. It is an emblem emblem of genius which rises to to great things. Q. And the mirr mirror or and and Ark Ark?? A. T e mirror is an em em o trut . T e Ar represents t e sou agitate upon a sea o passions an escaping a deluge of vices. Q. What symboli symbolises ses the chandeli chandelier er of three branches branches?? A. The triple luminous nature nature of the Divinity—wisdom, Divinity—wisdom, justice, goodness. Q. You oug t to ave remar e two em ems, t e ci youu gi give ve us t e ex exp p an anat atio ion? n? cirrc e an t e square; wi yo A. The rst symbolises that eternal succession of beings maintained by life and death; and the second the four elements which regenerate all things.



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Q. And the two two circles in which are indicated indicated two two principles—Divinity principles—Divinity and Natu Nature? re? A. Bot are synonymous; or a nature su mits to an organise an perio ica movement; impressing us with the existence of a great First First Cause, Cause, who attracts our veneration veneration and and compels compels us to think think that nothing can be above Him. Q. What is indicat indicated ed by the emblems emblems of the Sun Sun and Moon? Moon? A. The Sun is an emblem of of the sacred sacred re which which ought to warm warm our soul and enlighten our spirit. The moon sym o ises t e eart , t e mot er an nouris er o men an t ings; its orrowe ig t invites us to pro t y t at ig t w ic is given to us, ut to receive it wit iscernment an to a opt not ing ut w at is conformable to sound philosophy, and the pure morality of which our Magick is the focus. Q. What What is signi signied ed by by the Dove Dove?? A. It is an emblem of the vivifying spirit which fertilises nature. The image of the universal spirit that i uminates t e t ree stag agees o nature--t e anima , vegeta e, an minera . Q. Give me an explanation explanation of the seven planets known to to the ancients. ancients. A. The Sun represents Apollo, Apollo, the god of light, sciences and and arts; it indicates morally morally the rst glimmer of celestial light. The Moon represents the goddess Diana, sister of Apollo, it being the nocturnal light and the darkness of intelligence. Mars, god of wars and combats, combats, presides over battles; battles; Magicia Magicians ns should combat vice. Mercury is the interpreter of divine light; light; he carries the caduceus of eloquence eloquence and truth. Jupiter , master o t e go s, is t e em em o inte igence an ivine power. enus, go ess o eauty an mother of love, leading to fertility. Saturn, god of time, destroying and renewing each day; the ancients represented him as devouring his children--the days thrown behind him. Q. What do do these seven seven planets planets symbol symbolise ise to us? us? st A. The seven principal passions of life—1 , Propagation; 2nd, Acquisition; 3rd, Scientic Ambition; 4 h, Civil Am ition; th, Family Ambition; th, Soci Sociaa P ea easu sure res; s; 7th, Re ig igio ion. n. A so t e se seve ven n ea eave vens ns,, or sp er eres es,, which again symbolize symbolize the seven corporeal delights—seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, tasting, tranquillity tranquillity,, thought. Q. What does the the word of initiat initiation ion imply? imply? A. It implies birth to a new life; the profane man, in order to be admitted to our sublime institution, must a an on errors, preju ices, an principa y vicious a its, an t e e ects contracte in t e wor . Q. What signi signies es the Mallet Mallet in the hands hands of the Maste Master? r? A. It is the emblem of force submitted to intelligence; the number three characterises its form; it is in the form of the tau cross, which symbolises immortality. immortality. Q. W at si siggni es t e sq squuare o ni nine ne in a tr trip ip e tr tria iang ng e? A. T e square o 9 is 81, or t e age o a Knig t o t e Secret Vau t, an Divinity.


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Formal Secrets and Modes of Recognition SIGN. P ace t e rig t an near t e e t an an

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IRST GRIP GRIP.. Give each the right hand; turn it alternatively three times, the rst one saying BERITH ,” and “BERITH ,” the other “ NEDER,” to which the rst replies “ CHELMOTH ” COVERING WORD. J . . . . . M. PASS-WORD. SHIBBOLETH. SIGN OF FIRE. Place on the left cheek the open right hand, and with the left hand hold the elbow. elbow. SECOND GRIP. GRIP. Grip the right hand as in the 3rd degree saying “Are “Are you going further?” The answer is to a vance t e an a ong t e arm to t e e ow; t en eac one p aces is e t an on t e rig t s ou er o t e ot er, eaning or war t ree times wit t e rig t egs a vance . SECOND COVERING WORD. WORD. MA iction ions) s).. MACHORIM CHORIM (a ict SECOND PASS-WORD. ELHANA Mercy rcy of God, God God the merciful merciful . ELHANAN N Me SIGN SI GN OF AD ADM MIRA RATI TION ON AN AND D SI SIL LEN ENC CE. A ter av avin ingg in incc in inee t e ea , ra rais isee t e ey eyes es an open hands toward the heavens and place the two rst ngers of the right hand on the lips.

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THIRD GRIP. Each one seizes the right hand of the other and with the left hand on the right shoulder draws the other one to him by advancing the hand on the back. THIRD COVERING WORD. WORD. ADONA ADONAI I NOCKS. Twenty-four knocks, knock s, 3, 5, 7, and 9. STEPS. Nin Ninee steps, eight quick ones and one slow, slow, whilst holding the right elbow and placing the right hand on the cheek, the palm outwards. AGE. Seven times seven years. INSIGNIA. Blue tunic, red sash fringed with gold, crimson ribbon ribbon worn crosswise with the jewel which is a golden compass. GRAND PASS-WORD. BEAMA BEAMACHEH! CHEH! BAMEARAH! God be praised! we have found!

JEHOV VAH. SACRED WORD. JEHO



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Waite’ W aite’ss Article: Article: “Grand and Sublime Mason Mason”” In t e Roya Arc o Enoc t e Can i ate is suppose to receive t e Lost Wor o t e Ho y an Roya Art, but it is communicated—as communicated—as we know—in a number of other Grades, it being understood that there are several modes of restoration, even as the Divine Names—which are Names and Titles Titles of God—are numerous under the aegis of the religions of Christ and Israel. The fact that the Lost Word, Word, in whatever manner it is formulated, belongs always to this class indicates the persistence of Jewish theosophy—meaning Kabalistic radition—through every development of Masonry. Masonry. It is too often apart apart from any trace of scholarship in the a ers o Gra es, an too o ten a c ou e re ection, ut t e traces are a ways t ere. In t e Gra e w ic I am enominating Gran an Su ime Mason, as one w o uses a s ortene co ex, t at w ic is revea e in t e Arch of Enoch is communicated communicated for a second time under circumstances circumstances that will will appear immediately immediately.. This is he rst point and represents a general note of intention. The second point is regarding the claim advanced on the part of the Grade, and as to this it is said in the Lecture that the Grand and Sublime Masons are the only depositaries depos itaries of Ancient Masonry. Masonry. We shall see that this claim depends depend s from the traditional tradition al history, which e on ongs gs to a we - no nown wn or orm, m, is ma e in va vari riou ouss sy syno nony nymo mous us te term rmss on e a o ma many ny De Degr gree eess or Ri Rite tes, s, ost o w ic exc u e one anot er. It is ot er wi wise an o course a u ous. T e t ir an ast point is t at he Grade is found under a considerable number of obediences, though most belong to the past, and has a arked variety of titles: titles: they may be specied as follows, in order order to clear the issues in respect respect of Masonic Masonic nomenclature. nomenclatu re. It has been known therefore therefor e (1) as the Grand Ecossais Mason Mason of Perfection of the Sacred Vault of James James VI; 2 as the Degree of Perfection, Perfection, a reduced version of the former title; 3 as Scotch Scotch Knight of Perfection,, according to the modern Perfection modern rendering of the Accepted Accepted Rite Rite in England; England; 4 as Grand Elect Ancient Perfect Master Master,, being its original denomination denomination in the Council Council of Emperors; 5 as Ecossais of Perfection, Perfection, or Grand Elect, in the classication of the French Supreme Council, during the rst half of the nineteenth century; (6) as Knight of of the Sacred Vault, otherwise Grand Ecossais Ecossais Elect in the Rite Rite of Memphis; Memphis; (7) as Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Mason, according to the Scottish Rite in America. Heads of the Legend —It has passed through almost almost as many variations in Ritual procedure procedure and motive as n esc escrip riptiv tivee na names mes.. We We may co comp mpare are t e sum summa mary ry urn urnis is e y Rag Ragon on in is ac acco count unt o Ca Capit pituu ar Gr Graa es with the recension of Albert Pik Pike, e, which was based probably on several versions of the past, and oers by derivation from these a variant of the widespread myth concerning the preservation of Masonry in Palestine, from the age of Solomon and his Temple to the epoch of the Crusades, or in other words a theory of the ransmission of Secret Tradition Tradition from the Covenant of Israel to that of Christ. The traditional story is given here in its baldest form, and recounts how certain Masons, about whom we shall hear in connection with the oya Arc o Enoc , carr rriie t e Ine a e Treasure o t e Tru ruee Wor rom Ju ea into ot er countries, giving secr se cret et in inst stru ruccti tio on to t ose w o wer eree wor ortt y o ei eing ng in incc u e among t e ee eepe pers rs o t e Roya Art Art. Mas aso onr nry y was propagated otherwise in the lower Degrees by far far less cautious cautious custodians custodians and degenerated degenerated as it extended everywhere, but the Supreme Mysteries were reserved in sacred hiddenness by the Grand and Sublime Masons. They passed into Egypt and Assyria, they crossed over into Europe, and as it was indubitable that the original and historical home of Emblematic Masonry should not be left out, it is said that many settled in England, Scot an an Ire an . A ter suc manner were Ki winning an Here om assure t eir own in egen . T e cen entr tree o a re rem main inee , owev ever er,, in Pa es esttin inee, as i C ri rist stia ian n Rosy Cro ross ss a i e in t e Hous usee o t e Ho y Sp Spir iriit while the Brothers travelled abroad. They must have seen therefore the Lamp of Christ uplifted in the Holy and, and though it is not said that they adopted the New Law, when the time came for the kings, princes and faithful of Europe to deliver Jerusalem from the yoke of unbelief and its miscreants, we are told that they oered their services in that all-holy enterprise and that the Sublime Masons performed prodigies of valour. One result was that the royal and noble crusaders solicited and and obtained initiation. initiation. The legend breaks o at is poin intt, so so t at it it is e t an op open en qu ques esti tio on w et er t e C ri rist stia ian n Bre rett re ren n w o re retu turn rnee ag agaain to Eu Euro rop pe communicated communica ted that which they had received under the same seals to others or whether they were received into hose Hidden and Holy Houses which, by the hypothesis of the story, were located already in the West.



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Ritual of the Grade. —In the Ceremony Ceremony of Admi Admission ssion as revised by Albert Pike Pike for the American American Scottish Scottish ite], the Candidate demands the Perfection of Masonry, which he is not supposed to receive under all obediences except in the Grade of Rose-Croix, though he is destined to tra vel much further if he is to attain he completion of his experience. He desires also to continue continue his research into the Mystery Mystery of that Sacred Word about which he had heard and seen in the Royal Arch of Enoch, as one who stands upon the threshold.. e is made subject to a minute searching in respect of all previous Degrees and to a Masonic examination examination of conscience. He is p e ge an anointe wit oi , w ic is testi e in t e sym o ism to e t at use in t e consecration o Aaron, an t is is o owe y a cere rem monia o serv rvaance o t e Euc aristic in —accor ing o ancient custom, custom, as it is said in the usual ineectual ineectual formula of procedure. procedure. But in respect of the Sacred Word he is told that it is essentially ineable, as it is spoken only in the heart. In the heart therefore he shall preserve the Sacred Mysteries Mysteries of Masonry, Masonry, and in his heart shall the Word Word be graven. So will he learn how to live in the immediate presence of the Grand Architect of the Universe, Whom it is prayed that his eyes may e o ace to ace. T e ess esson o t e Gra e is in rea ity t at e as een upon a a se quest in respect o t e Wor , ut t e min o Pi e was con use , an e misse t e opportunity o en orcing t is conc usion, so t at t remains as a matter of inference.



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