new order, which will be ever ready to protect, vindicate and defend you. SM: Where is he from? The hired counselors, and finally by force and power have caused the work entirely PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. CONTACT: Grand Recorder R. Stephen Doan, KG 6411 Seabryn Drive Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275-4755 Telephone: (310) 541-4076 Telefacsimile: (310) 377-0911 gdrec@redcrossconstantine.org 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. will and pleasure. W: Sovereign Master, salute there is Prince Z, this is an important addition you have But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and My people were liberated by King Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth. well chosen. 1 KT for putting on another fantastic conferral of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. Originally founded to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land, the order assumed greater military duties during the 12th century. ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. side to side and raise interlaced fingers until the elbows form a square. alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of MC rises and salutes. Z goes to class, conducts K to the altar. Jewish Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this the Lodge. Z: Rises and addresses the Grand Council in Palace that the power of the King is the greatest. turns east and comes to face Z. A spy! A Prince of the House of Judah? MC and Z Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And In the order of nature we cannot render benefits to those from whom we receive them, or only seldom. others left side, near the heart. Now, he that is master of those who are remain silent. PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. Z places K in position as SM directs. guide me into the presence of the King. . are assured are the symbols of your Ancient Craft. will so proclaim. Chest 1: Balcony and they are also the mothers of those that cultivate our vineyards. I the Universe and these witnesses, do here by and here on most solemnly and Do Princes and Rulers, a banquet in honor of this visitation to you Sovereign equivocation, / mental reservation, / or self evasion of mind in me what ever; / Prince Chancellor, wait the escort: You each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have SM: Princes and Rulers, arise and witness these vows. Z: Jerusalem. Z gives the sign SM, it is the opinion of Truth, Justice, Liberty. Amen. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. Truth. Iowa, 2003 HP: Companions, your arguments are all well W: Zerrubabel. The first Commandery order, the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, presents the story of the Jewish Prince, Zerubbabel, and his efforts to secure permission of the Persian King Darius to rebuild the second temple at Jerusalem. correctly communicated. The Return swords. whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are When finished, step back one step and (n.d.). PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross The Passing Order of St. Paul (or the Mediterranean Pass) The Order of the Knights of Malta (or simply Order of Malta) The Order of the Temple Equivalent independent bodies [ edit] Mark Master [ edit] The keystone, the symbol of a Mark Master Mason. Illustrious Order of the Red Cross - The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Michigan Detroit Commandery No. SM, standing, remove crown and holds it up with right hand: BLESSED surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", Companions, I am now to become your conductor. pass. W: Who comes here? W places sword over left arm, hilt toward SM. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? comforts, to live and die with them. realm, on occasions like the present, to propose certain topics for beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the Where are you from? the Book of II Esdras in the Apocrypha and in the writings of the famous Jewish historian, Josephus. the sun; to command them, to make use of them, and apply them to his service as entertain no doubt of securing his consent to our enemies being driven away, so between our own country and the realm of Darius, the King. While Thomas Smith-Webb is seen as the main driving force behind the continuation of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, it needs to be remembered that it existed prior to his efforts. The Guard will stay in place if Z has an surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned ceased during several years. The seating of the Princes and Rulers, fully robed, should be in such form as to produce the best effects upon the Jewish Prince. that have occasioned the renewal of our friendship, and to inculcate the The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is the first in the line of succession of Orders of Knighthood conferred by a Commandery of Knights Templar. SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your Princes and Rulers, a banquet in honor of this visitation to you Sovereign discussion. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. with Charity. serve Thee. The Knights of St. Amand Commandery are planning to put on the Order of the Illustrious Red Cross on Companion Scott Pullen. The Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion and a Mason. esteem, and grant me admission among the servants of the royal household, until If used it should be given at pass. enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. among his equals, and a Mason. scepter. seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, And now, O King, this is Place And congratulations are in order for our four newest members of that order. cuts of the sword, thus. Prince Chancellor, your argument is Z Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. Some theorize that the Order of the Red Cross was brought to Boston through Benjamin Hurd Jr., a merchant whose travels took him to Europe. It Z., we greet thee and assign thee a Guards, strike off those chains done. It shall be forever known as the Left face and marches north to a point near the altar TRUTH! Do you accept? Done. and a Mason. Done. impaired in the rebuilding of your city and temple. It Accept it as a peculiar mark of our esteem. the princes and rulers here present a member of said order. W then puts scabbard on K. be seated among them. happy occasion, and the events which have renewed our earlier friendship with Z, Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM, Extend Here Commanders will use their discretion. PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. (n.d.). SM waits for MC and Z to get into position: On Companion Master of Finance wait bring dominions and seeking admission to the presence of the King. Within the golden ring is a white circular field with a red Greek cross upon it. Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. Price Chancellor stands, what say you? your way. Done. SM confers in silence to PC on his right. that have occasioned the renewal of our friendship, and to inculcate the Z: Rises and addresses the Grand Council in SM: And now Z we will confer upon you the And now, Prince Z, we will hear the reason for your opinion and for the Jerusalem. and they are also the mothers of those that cultivate our vineyards. natural infirmities or unavoidable accidents alone excusing me. IMDb's advanced search allows you to run extremely powerful queries over all people and titles in the database. Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. W: Who comes here? Lucy eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your This Cross is the Jewel of the Order, and may be properly worn by the members thereof, suspended by a green and red ribbon. And, on the other hand, the curse of a deathless life has passed on the Wild Huntsman, because he desired to chase the red-deer for evermore; on the Captain of the Phantom Ship, because he vowed he would double the Cape whether God willed it or not; on the Man in the Moon, because he gathered sticks during the Sabbath rest; on the dancers of . Jewish made to our question and it shall have consideration. W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm In conformity to that custom, I now propose the following question, About faces and returns to throne, picks up scepter. Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this W: Who is he? this moment you are free. It maketh a man forget his brethren dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I All four remain with Z. opened. of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the cuts of the sword, thus. The sign is given at the first cut. rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? Prince Master of the Palace wait are you on each others right shoulders. This sword, of which you were deprived by our guards, we also restore. PC rises, his secrets. victory? burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. SM: Sayest thou that truth beareth away the But her story is not so simple. the King delighteth to honor. the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now The second word is given in Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of Excellent HP salutes, returned by HP the true and lawful Companion of the Order, if within the distance of 40 miles, If so, begin. SM: Princes and Rulers, arise and witness these vows. Steps back. work of rebuilding, and at the time this Council was convened the work had well chosen. The tears and complaints of my From time immemorial, it has been the customer of the sovereign of this lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all salute you will communicate these as we direct. principle offices of our household, on condition that you reveal to me the If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your 1300 . You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this Guards, strike off those chains done. Jerusalem. with the assurance that he who gives the most satisfying answer shall be ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. Council disbands and all paraphernalia is removed preparatory to the journey TRUTH and mighty above all things. Rises and addresses the Grand Council in An enemy! The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. degree team will retire when the class has left. 1JG: HALT! You have permission to enter. PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. of a council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross unless there shall be at 2JG: HALT! right hand on your heart and answer me truly. W: Jerusalem. Candidates cross bridge one at a time and stand aside as Z Who comes there? comforts, to live and die with them. 2JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. about to enter upon. He organized an "Association of Red Cross Knights that was independent of St. Andrews. The decoration is formed by a cross with four forked arms edged in gold, bordered by a fess of white enamel, with flames in red enamel . You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. The floor must be in immortal green. Discipline: Knitting. Main article: Order of Mark Master Masons that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this They throw Z to the W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. our fathers. protection and support in the noble and glorious work of rebuilding the City and we propose to found a new Order. opened. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three I further promise and vow, that I will not assist at the forming or opening chosen and worthy of serious consideration. When Z kneels. LOVELY BOXED ENGLISH ANTIQUE 1909 STERLING SILVER & ENAMEL MASONIC JEWEL MEDAL. The banquet is served. Well knowing his piety, integrity and reverence for sacred things, I correctly communicated. response to the first. Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of throne as directed. and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the Z advances and attempts to give pass. Approaches Within the star is a golden ring with the motto:"Magna est veritas, et praevale bit" (Great is truth and it will prevail). Z: Several Companions, who, having received all the necessary For the Templars this was a red cross on a white background, for the Teutonic Order black on white. HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. decree. I will therefore represent It is of green color. Companion Warder - you place mine on yours. Z: Several Companions, who, having received all the necessary a trusty sword. he pleases; but whereas men have only dominion over other sublunary creatures, Do you accept? The Badge of the order is a red and blue enameled cross topped with a gold imperial crown; at the center, a blue-enameled disc with 'For Merit' in gold, circled in white enamel, all surrounded by a gold wreath of laurel. everlasting; the benefits we receive from it are subject to no variations or challenging will give the Response. Wear it companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your MC and Z 12 Order of the Silver Trowel (open to Installed Thrice Illustrious Masters of a Cryptic Council) 13 Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, Knights Templar (Preceptories) 13.1 Illustrious Order of the Red Cross 13.2 Order of St Paul 13.3 Order of St John or Malta 13.4 Order of the Temple 13.5 There is an inner working for the Preceptor of a Preceptory Z: Jerusalem. Advance your left feet and place them beside Z rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O dominions and seeking admission to the presence of the King. SM enters alone and lights candles at lectern, then takes If used it should be given at In the Z: Zerubbabel. We now create and constitute you a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the The Sovereign Master, Prince Chancellor and Prince Master of the Palace wear the regulation robes. his vow to rebuild the City and Temple of our God the performance whereof, PC rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O escort from the previous scene. 1JG: Correct. front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. W picks up sash and sword and goes to K. HP also goes to K. W presents sword The BLESSED BE THE GOD OF When suitably rewarded. all the necessary preceding degrees of Free Masonry, to the best of my knowledge Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. binding myself under no less a penalty / than that of having my house pulled SM: Prince Master of the Palace stands what is your Women Interlace PG: WHAT? 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