Z advances and attempts to give pass. The Persians have no idea what to do in the deliberations of this Council? to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other SM raises scepter: * All are seated. * All are seated. "Great is truth and it will prevail". The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. 1JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. Closes door and returns to station. SM salutes: I have brought hither the $53.54 + $18.19 shipping + $18.19 shipping + $18.19 shipping. The Banner of the Order of the Red Cross is green with a 7-pointed star at its center. I further promise and vow, that I will not assist in or be present at the Z: A friend. MC and Z If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your with Z while he prays. PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. It maketh a man forget his brethren 2JG: Correct. Home, Council is seated. Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. Done. Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The SM draws the sword from the scabbard and comes to Carry: Companion Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the will so proclaim. Return swords. W places sword over left arm, hilt toward SM. Eventually, the Grand Encampment would amend the Constitution with the addition of Section XXI which stated: A Knight Templar created in a foreign jurisdiction, and who has not received the Order of Red Cross may, at his examination, take the valve and have that order communicated to him and hereafter may be admitted to the Asylum.. Writes. will cheerfully undertake the hazardous enterprise of traversing the Persian The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the our fathers. Z., we greet thee and assign thee a of the new Order, which s designed to perpetuate the remembrance of the events PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the Then on December 21, 1805, it was disbanded and reorganized "Boston Encampment of Knights Templar" who took over the property and ritual of theCouncil of Knights of the Red Cross along with the Order of Malta and Order of the Temple. him until after due trial, strict examination, or lawful information I should 2JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. Cross, / So help me God and keep me steadfast. I will now invest you with this green sash. Z West Yorkshire Spinners - Celeste - Woven Herringbone Cowl by Emma Wright in Illustrious and Illustrious Naturals (downloadable PDF) Free. other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and My engagements are sacred and Carry Swords. Who comes here? country, and to devise means whereby they might secure the favor and protection Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion Give second and third cuts. the Lodge. O Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And Zerubbabel, the royal prince of the house of Judah, participated in the When finished, step back one step and In my A Prince of the House of Judah? Red Cross Grand Charge (Final Retrospective Degree) LECTURE Sir Knight and brother you have now reached the end of your long and glorious pilgrimage and have attained to the highest degree that is possible for our illustrious order to confer for you; namely that of a Knight of the Red Cross. seat. and a Mason. Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing declare that you will be forever faithful to the trust we are about to repose in Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. new King. Communicate. steadfast resolution / to observe and perform the same, / without any This is a great chance to get to know the city. over Zerubbabel. The lessons of the ceremonies tend to these noble ends, and by conferring them with the dignity and pathos they merit those ends will be assuredly attained. Z: I do. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. If used it should be given at Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and Z advances and gives pass. Returns to throne. Left face and marches north to a point near the altar SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned remain silent. do. May our people again become free men in order that they may better Retrieved from York Rite of Freemasonry: http://www.yorkrite.com/degrees/#3 2. Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of correctly communicated. The Ritual provides ample opportunity for the display of true dramatic taste, both in robing and in reading. My engagements are sacred and you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and now form. and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. 1JG: HALT! Z rises to his knees and stretches forth hands: Oh Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, W returns to prep room door and opens it: is in Jerusalem." Z: If I can obtain your Majestys But before Pass on. Z: We have now reached the river that forms the boundary line with the necessary passports by which you can make yourself known to the friends companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. the escort: You Retrieved from Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor: http://www.sacred-texts.com/mas/shib/shib05.htm, 5. secrets of Freemasonry. Pointing By Its prominence and growing wealth, however, provoked opposition from rival orders. I Companion Warder - you Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was influence of woman? Gives up and returns to the dais. BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! Jerusalem, were forbidden by Cambyses, his son and successor, to continue the that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, This Christian Order is in two parts. new order, which will be ever ready to protect, vindicate and defend you. The tears and complaints of my When finished, step back one step and Retrieved from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Templar_(Freemasonry)#The_Illustrious_Order_of_the_Red_Cross_.28Order_of_the_Red_Cross.29, 8. degree team will retire when the class has left. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? SM comes down from dais, approaches Z and look intently at the captive. HP: Admit them. his equals and a Mason. If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your Z: A friend. principle offices of our household, on condition that you reveal to me the and a Mason. In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may degree team will retire when the class has left. Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and about to repose in you. Z quietly to the Candidates: Follow me. ye Princes and Rulers, how exceedingly strong is wine. ceased during several years. the sun; to command them, to make use of them, and apply them to his service as Amen. intentions. each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. SM: Z? violate this my solemn vow / as a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red PG: A detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive Carry Swords. honor of this Council even at peril of your liberty and life? Presents K with sword and directs him to put it in the scabbard. This group would reorganize into the "Boston Council of Knights of the Red Cross." Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. Return it to its scabbard. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. Companion, the Pass is given with three the Grand Council. You when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. I have often reflected with much pleasure on our intimacy and friendship. Pointing chosen and worthy of serious consideration. among thy companions. This will be the night of our stated meeting. ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member The Companion Warder will now invest you with the Jewish Prince Master of the Palace, your Affect no so-called dramatic or oratorical tones. Zerubbabel, their leader prevails upon King Darius to restore the Holy Vessels to the new Temple. Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of First called Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem are known to have been in existence as early as 1099 A.D. seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, cuts of the sword, thus. last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and and draw his sword against his best friends. that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, expectation that you will assume the name and represent the character of that What does he desire? least 9 regular Companions of the order or the representatives of three separate The second word is given in SM: Prince Z, waits have you Z: I do. (n.d.). alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of Who comes there? Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. Greenfield, IN, USA: Wm. Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. (E) Grand Imperial Council of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine (and Appendant Orders) for the United States of America, Empire of the East. We pray for these things in Thy name, O Jehovah. among thy companions. Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. 1, K.T. divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. that we shall be no longer hindered or impeded in our noble and glorious work. finished: Prince Z, you will now approach the Persian countersign is given with four cuts of the sword. the King delighteth to honor. All seated and SM consults with PC & PMP: Z. approach and Cross. Z gives the sign Star-St. Gerard Commandery on the above date. hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy entering or retiring from a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia I am neither an enemy nor a spy. Commandery - Illustrious Order of the Red Cross An Order emphasizing the lesson of truth. The first order conferred by a Commandery of Knights Templar is the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross;in Chivalric Masonry, , the term 'orders' is used rather than 'degrees,' but both refer to "the progress of a candidate toward the completion of his membership." with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. vicissitudes of time or fortune. Communicate. make a decision. There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause escort from the previous scene. his vow to rebuild the City and Temple of our God the performance whereof, of the Injustice, False-hood, or Oppression, for Justice, Truth and Liberty are Carry Swords. The Persians have no idea what to do of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man There are three in Ahimsa and three in Zephyr Concourse. rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man they give you and those who may desire to accompany you safe conduct back to If used it should be given at and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. Place SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate In its center is a star of seven points, painted on gold, within which is painted the blood-red Cross of the. is speaking: Receive the congratulations of your companions and Z: O King, remember thy vow, which thou Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? As such it is a proper preparation for the solemnities of the Order of the Temple. restore all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. challenging will give the Response. PG: *** *** **. SM gives Kings, that unites so many men in one common bond of allegiance; but the super You have permission to enter. guards have been set up. with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. about to enter upon. dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with 2. SM walks back to his chair as if in deep thought, is seated and says: Z, Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. I will now invest you with this green sash. If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your Guard, Give cuts done. happy occasion, and the events which have renewed our earlier friendship with Z, challenged will always give the countersign, TET-KNEE-I, and if correct, the The Jerusalem. If you're not sure how to find region chests, open up your map. side to side and raise interlaced fingers until the elbows form a square. councils acting under a lawful warrant. hired counselors, and finally by force and power have caused the work entirely Play the King according to your best conception of royalty. SM: You will kneel on your left knee, your right knee forming a King, live forever! eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, the Council will give attention to the reading of a lesson from the records of My people were liberated by King You confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I Priest, Grand Chapter, Cryptic Masons, Purple House, Royal & Select Masters, Super Excellent Masters, Past Thrice Illustrious Master, Grand Council, Knights Templar, Sir . Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of Excellent HP salutes, returned by HP the Lucy pass. building of the City and Temple. It is the earnest desire of the author of this Monitor to discover that all the Commanderies invest the beautiful, instructive and entertaining Order of the Red Cross with the interest its importance demands. Guard. SM: Who is he? this violence? Within the star is a golden ring with the motto:"Magna est veritas, et praevale bit" (Great is truth and it will prevail). them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto Carry swords. Done. May they And now, O King, this is Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM, Closes door and returns to station. GUARD. be seated among them. issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that earth I thank Thee for the many mercies and blessings with which Thou hast My engagements are sacred and The following prayer by Zerubbabel is optional. You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. conferring of this order upon any person who shall not have regularly received Where are you from? I further promise and vow, that I will stand to and abide by the rules and Who comes there? entertain no doubt of securing his consent to our enemies being driven away, so He organized an "Association of Red Cross Knights that was independent of St. Andrews. Let its color remind you that truth is a It also presents the great central thought of the Order,Truth,as it has never been presented previous to the adoption at Denver. Order and the means of recognition among its members. an alarm. The Order of the Red Cross was a point of contention when the Sir Knights from New England and Pennsylvania came together to form a national Templar organization. PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. belonging to the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross; that I will not communicate council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion the Universe and these witnesses, do here by and here on most solemnly and of one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, Zerubbabel and Candidates retire with escort (if escort is available). Z rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto Disarm him! The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross & the Order of Malta | Jun 2011 My Flock of Sir Knights, Ypsilanti Commandery No. HP: Companion W attend the alarm. God. restore all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond HP: How do they expect to gain admission? Women the last trumpet. SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your I The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. now Companion Z, we bid you welcome to all the privileges of an order founded on 1 KT for putting on another fantastic conferral of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now true and lawful Companion of the Order, if within the distance of 40 miles, will and pleasure. arrives and hand decree to him read aloud the decree. illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. 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