Our lodge is in every respect a symbolic workshop, furnished with all the tools belonging to the different grades of workmen, and with a trestle board upon which are set forth the days designs and the material upon which the labor of the brethren is to be expended. Ive been able to translate some of the book, it is very interesting, but it was accompanied by another book that says almost the same things, but not in code. A cipher book in the hands of any brother of an educational degree equaling to that of an entered apprentice or fellow craft is a huge mistake, and will only further ruin your masonic developmental experience especially if the cipher book includes more information than should be learned within your current degree. The cipher can still hold practical use for someone today. He the entered apprentice represents youth, typified by the rising sun, trained youth, youth willing to submit itself to discipline and to seek knowledge in order to learn the great art of life, the real royal art, represented and interpreted by all the mysteries of masonry. The cipher itself has come to be called the pigpen cipher and works by setting up the alphabet into four separate grids. Both the ciphers on this page use the classic masonic cipher, which is also known as the pigpen cipher, as the alphabet is written into a series of grids, with some passing resemblance to pigpens. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. One letter and whole word cipher, said to be very difficult, dated 1982. On behalf of the entire lodge, id like to welcome you to this grand fraternity of ours. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions. From gpthe lodge of holy saint john at je mqzrusa pqlem 5 what came you here to do mpq8 to learn to subdue my passions and improve myself in masonry 3 then you are a vsmason i presume 4 i am so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows 7 how do you know yourself.
For the entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason masonic education course the aim of the course is not to make candidates experts in freemasonry, but rather to give them a broad knowledge of its principles, teachings, history and workings. That degree, as will be shown later, is not to be taken as a mere bridge to be crossed and then forgotten. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. By having been tried, never denied, and now willing to be tried again. Often referred to as the symbolic degrees entered apprentice. The entered apprentice is the foundation of the masonic system, and sets the stage for future masonic work. Who can decipher these two pages from a freemason mnemonic. The master approaching me from the east, on the step, under the due guard and penal sign of an entered apprentice, who, in token of his brotherly love and friendship presented me with his right hand, and with it the word and grip of an entered apprentice, and bade me arise and salute the wardens as such. Entered apprentice degree entered apprentice degree. The entered apprentice degree is being conducted in the movie from hell, and we also used it in our documentary game the secrets of freemasonry. Master mason, fellowcraft, entered apprentice handbooks masonic rituals and.
My thoughts on the entered apprentice degree programlecture by brother troy kelley my brothers, good evening, for the benefit of our two newest brothers, id like to introduce myself. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. It is intended that through the intellectual study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to understand that the application of masonic teachings in daily life is the most rewarding aspect of his new journey. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. This work explores the symbolism of that ritual journey from the perspective of what it means to be initiated.
Note, the cipher book is my mentors and i have only looked at ea. It is recommended that the handbook be read as soon as possible. More an explainer of the secrets, symbols and mythology of freemasonry, the apprentice a treatise on the first degree of freemasonry, is an introduction into the forgotten ideas behind the making of a mason. Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason. Im actually working on my entered apprentice degree right now and having a hard time getting though the book. M district of columbia 1994 mirror site illustrations of masonry, by capt. Later in the lost symbol, robert langdon comes across an unfinished black stone pyramid, with a masonic cipher on it. A later page headed lsi ead is the beginning of the examination of the entered apprentice. The worshipful master approaching me from the east upon the step, under the due guard and sign of an entered apprentice, who presented his right hand in token of friendship and brotherly love, and invested me with the grip and word, ordered me to rise, salute the junior and senior wardens and satisfy them that i was in possession of the step, dueguard, sign, grip and word of an entered. This book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry.
Cipher books my freemasonry freemason information and. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. The treasure youll encounter doesnt lie at journeys end though you start in total darkness, into light you will ascend the wealth of all youll gain is with the price you have to pay. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered. Entered apprentice questions for the entered apprentice. This organization is an unincorporated association which shall be known as the most worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted masons of the state of california. Finally, one of the most important features of the entered. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice.
These ritual books served as mnemonic aids for freemasons who had to learn their rituals by heart. In reality it is a cipher that was used by forces in during the civil war in the united states. The apron and the entered apprentice degree the laudable. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. This cipher became a frequent tool to be used by the masons in much of their hidden work. While the forms and delivery are what make this ritual unique this text does offer some idea of what it entails.
The responsibilities of an entered apprentice masonic glossary. M district of columbia 1994 wikileaks masonic cipher book grand lodge f. From whence came you ovizas an entered apprentice gmz2. The working tools of the entered apprentice freemason. In conclusion, the entered apprentice degree should be taken seriously, and not looked at merely as a steppingstone to higher degrees and masonic honors. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice the sign of an entered apprentice represents the position of the hand when taking the oath of an entered apprentice, my left hand supporting the bible and my right hand resting thereon. Entered apprentice, or first degree duncans masonic. If you are a newly entered apprentice, please begin your studies by reading the. Pictured above is a cipher book once owned by arthur a. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Grand lodge of nevada entered apprentice ritual in pdf. Introduction to freemasonry i entered apprentice book.
The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. The head of this chaptercastle in 1860s baltimore was also the grand master of the maryland freemasons. The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason. I, name, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this worshipful lodge, erected to him and dedicated to the saints john, do hereby and hereon most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that i will always hele, ever conceal, and never reveal any of the secret arts, parts, or points of the hidden mysteries of ancient freemasonry which have been heretofore, may at.
Claudy introduction at your leisure hours, that you may improve in masonic knowledge, you are to converse with wellinformed brethren, who will always be as ready to give, as you will be ready to receive, instruction. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. Standard masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason, as exemplified under sanction of the grand lodges of the united states new york. If you closely compare this cipher with that of the york rite or blue lodge, you will see the subtle differences but know that they are different. This is a little confusing, as cypher or cipher usually has a. Masonic organizations are invited to reproduce, extract, copy or reprint the contents of this book. New book out, knights gold, explains how 5,000 gold coins discovered in 1934 baltimore were actually the property of the knights of the golden circle. May an entered apprentice receive his degree form another lodge. That agreeable to an ancient masonic custom in all regular and well governed lodges,it was then neccessary that i should be reminded to deposit something of a metalic kind, not for its intrisic worth or value, but that it might be laid upon among the relics in the archives of the lodge, as a memorial that i was therein made a mason. Masonic rituals for the entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master masons. Reading a cipher book no more imparts the secrets of freemasonry than having a bible in the house makes one a christian. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. To keep messages about masonic business like lodge officers meet one half hour before the meeting of the full lodge just among masons. Despite appearances, these ciphers are all simple substitution.
I found a book from a masonic lodge that is in code, page 1. Inside the front cover, it says to be returned to the lodge incase of loss or the death of the person it was loaned to. Introduction to freemasonry i entered apprentice by carl. This handbook is designed to introduce the new entered apprentice to the vast body of knowledge associated with freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. Some time later, in a separate ceremony, they will be passed to the degree of fellowcraft, and finally they will be raised to the degree of master mason. It is strictly forbidden as a violation the california masonic code. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. Entered apprentice candidate guide t his handbook was developed to introduce the newly initiated entered apprentice mason to the vast body of knowledge and symbolism associated with modern freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. Since an apprentice is beginning a new life rather than a formality, it follows that if he is sincere in his undertaking he will make an earnest effort to understand the entered apprentice degree. The grand lodge of nevada publishes the ritual only in cipher form. By knowing this cipher you will not be able to decode a real masonic cipher. I am an entered apprentice, so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows. The freemasons have long used ciphers to encrypt their ceremonies and messages. Memory work masonic rituals and ciphers freemasonry watch.
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