Jubela, Jubelo, it was I, that struck him harder than you both: it was I that gave him the fatal blow; it was I that killed him.". W. M.--From whence came you, and whither are you travelling? never--no, never dies. 3.. . ), A. These instances, some of which have been thought worthy of preservation in the ineffable Degrees, were not numerous. it. As the candidate is hurried along toward Jubelum (Worshipful Master), the latter seizes him with both hands by the collar of his coat, and swings him round, so as to place his back toward the east, with his heels a few inches from the edge of the canvas before alluded to. W. M.--And part on the Square; and so let us ever meet, act, and part. B. divided the operatives the three classes, viz., Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, and Masters; paying the wages of the former at the pillar of J (Jachin), and the Masters in the Middle Chamber. After receiving instruction in the proper communication of the substitute for the Master's Word, the candidate is then instructed in regards to the Grand Hail i ng Sign of Distress. It is given by raising both hands toward heaven, with each arm forming the angle of a square, or a 90 degree angle. W. M. (looking conductor in the eye.) As previously explained from the Entered Apprentice degree, he then Capt.--They were three brothers, workmen from the Temple, seeking a passage to Ethiopia, but, not having King Solomon's pass, were not able to obtain one, and returned back into the country. Let him enter, and be received in due form. Drop the hand and handkerchief three distinct times. What is that? A. In this position he spake these memorable words: "Sun stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou moon in the valley of Ajalon", And the sun stood still and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. [paragraph continues] Warden three raps, and the Worshipful Master three raps. When the candidate is fully dressed, the door is unceremoniously thrown open, and he, in company with others, is permitted to enter the Lodge. 2. Q. Do good unto all. Brother Grand Secretary (turning to the Secretary of the Lodge), you will go out and see to calling the several rolls of the craft, and report to me as soon as possible. After calling a few more names, which are responded to by the brethren, he says: "Jubelo! same. He directed me to the Senior Warden in the west, and he to the Worshipful Master in the east, where the same questions were asked, and like answers returned as before. 7, p. From the above it appears the last words of Joseph Smith were believed by at least some people who knew him to be the Masonic cry of distress. "All this I most solemnly, sincerely promise and swear, with a firm and steady resolution to perform the same, without any hesitation, mental reservation, or secret evasion of mind what-ever, binding myself, under no less penalty than that of having my body severed in two,1 my bowels taken from thence and burned to ashes, the ashes scattered before the four winds of heaven, that no more remembrance might be had of so vile and wicked a wretch as I would be, should I ever, knowingly, violate this my Master Mason's obligation. "The construction of this grand edifice was attended with two remarkable circumstances. imparted with this grip and its usage it is done in this manner: First, the Worshipful Master says to the candidate: "I now present my right hand in token of the continuance of friendship What is the meaning of this? 6, p. 18), and says: S. D.--Brother Gabe, who has been regularly initiated Entered Apprentice, passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft, and now wishes to receive further light in Masonry, by being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. John Taylor, a Master Mason himself, wrote: [T]hese two innocent men [Joseph and Hyrum] were confined in jail for a supposed crime, deprived of any weapons to defend themselves: had the pledged faith of the State of Illinois, by Gov. You will remember in whom you put your trust, with that divine assurance, that "he who endureth unto the end, the same shall be saved." For this purpose the ACACIA was used.--Lexicon. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, was slain at high twelve. --What is that? In one account, the brethren disperse widely, east, west, and south; in another, they keep within hail of each other.--Historical Landmarks, vol. a cry for help or mercy from Freemasons in the mob at the Carthage jail? for the Master's Word is alluded to in the Obligation of a Master Mason: 1. "A few years afterward, on his return to his brethren in Vermont, he stated to them, as I have been credibly informed and believe, that he found in the Western and Southwestern States different systems of lecturing prevailing, and that, upon presenting Gleason's Lectures to them, they were objected to by the different Grand Masters, who would not sanction his lecturing in their respective jurisdictions, unless he would adopt the lectures then in use among them; that, desiring to pursue his occupation there, he learned the different systems of lecturing existing among them, and made use of his newly acquired knowledge under the sanction of the respective Grand Masters." About this time a party arrived with the ruffians, and related that while sitting down to rest and refresh themselves, they heard the following horrid exclamations from the clefts of an adjacent rock. By this time the candidate is dressed, his apron is tied on as a Master Mason. In the character of a Master Mason, you are authorized to correct the errors and irregularities of your uninformed brethren, and to guard them against a breach of fidelity. A. I was directed to wait with patience until the Worshipful Master should be informed of my request, and his answer returned. Granted, more modern forms of equipment have replaced this method. By being divested of all metals and minerals, neither naked nor clothed; barefoot nor shod; hoodwinked; a cable-toe three times around my body; left foot; both knees and both breast bare; clothed as a Fellow Craft; in which condition I was conducted to a door and caused to give three distinct knocks. Some Lodges have a small box with a house-plant or dry twig in it, which is set down on the floor near the candidate's head. Subsequently to 1818, Brother Barney went to the Western and Southwestern States, and, being in delicate health, adopted the profession of Masonic lecturing as a means of subsistence. S. D.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding degrees? (nothing being said, Worshipful Master continues): We will then proceed to close; but, before doing so, I would say to Brother Gabe (the candidate)--Is he present? We are all born to die; we follow our friends to the brink of the grave, and, standing on the shore of a vast ocean, we gaze with exquisite anxiety until the last struggle is over, and we see them sink into the fathomless abyss. (Clinches candidate more fiercely.) This latter is accomplished as follows: a canvas, seven feet long and about six feet wide, with five or six strong loops on each side, is produced from a closet or chest in the room; and a buckskin bag, stuffed with hair, about the size of two boxing-gloves, is taken from the same receptacle. As the Senior Deacon and candidate pass the different stations of the officers, they (the officers) sound their gavels as follows; when they pass the Junior Warden in the south the first time, he gives one rap (), Senior Warden one rap, and Worshipful Master one rap; the second time, .Junior Warden two raps, Senior Warden two raps, and Worshipful Master two raps (); the third time round, Junior Warden three raps (), Senior. A. J. G. W.--We do not know, Most Worshipful King Solomon. Let no motive, there-fore, make you swerve from your duty, violate your vows, or betray your trust; but be true and faithful, and imitate the example of that celebrated artist whom you this evening represent. violate this my Entered Apprentice obligation.". At this time a party arrived with the ruffians, and related that, while sitting down to rest and refresh themselves, they heard the following horrid exclamations from the clefts of an adjacent rock: the first was the voice of Jubela, exclaiming, "Oh! This interpretation is borne out in the higher Degrees of sublime Masonry. At this command the Secretary passes out of the Lodge, accompanied by ten or fifteen of the brethren, into the ante-room, leaving the door open, so that the candidate can hear the rolls called. One, acting as the principal mover, raises his right foot from the floor, at the same time his hands, in the manner of slapping them together, makes two false motions, but at the third all bring down their right feet and hands together, producing a very sharp noise. In order that I might travel in foreign countries, work and receive Master's wages, being better enabled to support myself and family, and contribute to the relief of worthy distressed Master Masons, their widows and orphans. ", "Oh! No three States in the Union "work" alike. First Ruffian--If such are the regulations, we shall not get a pass at any port, and what will become of us? "1st. A. An airport spokeswoman said flight QF144 flight from Auckland had issued a WM: N Senior Deacon gives three loud knocks (), which are responded to by one () from the parties outside. iv. The sign is made by drawing the right hand rapidly It is not, however, with the physical representation of the sign that we are here concerned, so much as with the explanation of the derivation of that sign. What have we done? What say you, guilty or not guilty? i. They travelled as before, and after fifteen days of weary travel and hardships, one of the brethren, being more weary than the rest, sat down on the brow of a hill, west of Mount Moriah, to rest and refresh himself, and, on attempting to rise, caught hold. W. M.--Your duty there, Brother Secretary? The Master should instruct the candidate (and he generally does) how to make the signs before he gets up from the altar, after taking the obligation. I will suffer you to pass on to the Senior Warden's station in the west, for his examination. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of FAIR, its officers, directors or supporters. of an acacia, which easily giving way, excited his curiosity: upon examination they found it to be a grave. (They all kneel.). Q. The only alterations which occur in the lectures of each degree are in the commencement. Q. We read in the Bible, that Hiram Abiff was one of the head workmen employed at the building of King Solomon's Temple, and other ancient writings inform us that he was an arbiter between King Solomon and Hiram, king of Tyre; but his tragical death is nowhere recorded, except in the archives of Freemasonry. WM: Begin you. John, do hereby and hereon most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear, that I will always (See Fig. MASTER GIVING THE GRAND MASONIC WORD ON THE FIVE POINTS OF FELLOWSHIP. King Solomon, believing him to be indisposed, ordered strict search and due inquiry to be made for him through the several apartments of the Temple, that he might be found, if possible. After an animal had been selected, his throat was cut across with one single blow, so as to divide the windpipe, arteries, and veins, without touching any bone. The exact method of the sign, is closely held by Masons. The pillar of Wisdom represented Solomon, king of Israel, whose wisdom contrived the mighty fabric; the pillar of strength, Hiram, king of Tyre, who strengthened Solomon in his grand undertaking; the pillar of Beauty, Hiram Abiff, the widow's son, whose cunning craft and curious workmanship beautified and adorned the Temple. Is there no hope for the widow's son? SD: cain across the neck as represented and drop the arm to the side. Master, pointing to these pillars, says: "These are called the three grand Masonic columns or pillars, and are designated Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty. 2. "Mortals, now indulge a tear, For Mortality is here: See how wide her trophies wave Oer the slumbers of the grave! SD: The real grip of a Master Mason, or lion's paw. SD: Foot to foot, knee to knee, breast to breast, hand to back, (Gives candidate a sudden shake.). FIG 18. S. W. (now styled J. G. W.)--Most Worshipful King Solomon, there is no work laid out for us, and it is said we can have none. W. M.--Why in the east, and his duty there? A. "Further, that I will not sit in a Lodge of clandestine-made Masons, nor converse on the subject of Masonry with a clandestine-made Mason, nor one who has been expelled or suspended from a Lodge, while under that sentence, knowing him or them to be such. That is strictly forbidden; so you may set your minds at rest. 2022. In some Lodges, the brethren on this occasion attire the candidate with a very rich apron and yoke. To signify that my duties and obligations become more and more binding as I advance in Masonry. Upon which the three Fellow Crafts rush forward over benches and chairs, and secure the ruffians in no very gentle manner, and lead them to the Worshipful Master's seat in the east, when one of them reports to the Master: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, I, being one who pursued a westerly course, and, on my return, after several days of fruit-less search, being more weary than my companions, sat down on the brow of a hill to rest and refresh myself; and, on rising, accidentally caught hold of a sprig of acacia,1 which, easily giving way, excited my suspicions. O Lord my God!! "BOAZ" After the sign is made, the whole party commence marching around the body with the sun, singing the following dirge; and, if the Lodge has an organ or melodeon, it is played on this occasion, in a very solemn and impressive manner. 1 "What means this acacia coming up so easily? Many accounts exist of it being used during the Civil War. of a Fellow Craft. A. Again, the Master, one. I will now instruct you as to the manner of arriving at the real grip and K. S.--Jubela, you stand charged as accessory to the death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. A. In youth, in Entered Apprentices. They shuffle about a few moments, when they are called to order by the sound of the gavel from the Master's seat in the east, who inquires in a loud voice as follows: W. M. (now styled King Solomon.) .18); as if they would say--Thus let it be done to him, and thus let his body be cut in two, who shall break this covenant. that my body had been severed in two, my bowels taken from thence and burned to ashes, the ashes scattered to the four winds of heaven, that no more remembrance might be had of so vile and wicked a wretch as I. Ah! Conductor--The pass grip of a Master Mason. A. "I furthermore promise and swear, that I will stand to and abide by all laws, rules, and regulations of the Master Masons' Degree, and of the Lodge of which I may hereafter become a member, as far as the same shall come to my knowledge; and that I will ever maintain and support the constitution, laws, and edicts of the Grand Lodge under which the same shall be holden. It was, by fifteen Fellow Crafts, who, seeing the Temple about to be completed, and being desirous of obtaining the secrets of a Master Mason, whereby they might travel in foreign countries, work, and receive Master's wages, entered into a horrid conspiracy to extort them from our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, or take his life; but, reflecting with horror on the atrocity of the crime, twelve of them recanted; the other three persisted in their murderous designs. On being brought to light, what did you discover more than you had heretofore discovered? S. W. (rising to his feet and making the sign of a Master Mason.) Q. WM: Begin you. You are now bound by duty, honor, and gratitude, to be faithful to your trust; to support the dignity of your character on every occasion; and to enforce, by precept and example, obedience to the tenets of the Order. Knee to knee--that you will ever remember a brother's welfare, as well as your own, in all your adorations to Deity. with hands, eternal in the heavens," where no discordant voice shall be heard, but all the soul shall experience shall be perfect bliss, and all it shall express shall be perfect praise, and love divine shall ennoble every heart, and hallelujahs exalted employ every tongue. The body was then carried to the Temple for a more decent burial, and was interred in due form. K. S.--.Jubelo, you also stand accessory to the death of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. At what hour was our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, slain? W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, it is my orders that this Lodge be now closed, and stand closed until our next regular communication (barring emergency), when all, or a suitable number, shall have due and timely notice. J. W. (making sign.) ", Master (as K. S.) makes the "grand hailing sign of distress" (see Fig. Masons in antebellum America took the Grand Hailing Sign very seriously. J. W. (makes the same sign as the Senior Warden.) The drawers are rolled up just above the candidate's knees, and both arms are taken out of his shirt-sleeves, leaving his legs and breast bare. J. W.--The token is right, and the pass is right. This, my brother, may soon designate our last resting-place in that everlasting and silent abode, that haven of rest, that peaceful home, "where the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest.". (Joseph and the other Mormons in the jail were Masons, Joseph himself having been initiated on 15 March 1842.). A. 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