Hot on the heels of the 21st century renaissance rule changes announced by the grand lodge of pennsylvanias grand master thomas k. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. This entered apprentice quiz may be used by any member of the lodge who seeks more light. The master always leads off in giving the sign or signs. Albert pike liturgy of the aasr volume 1 entered apprentice degree audio book. This represents the operative entered apprentice mason of old who were bearers of burden and turned their apron flaps up. 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 obligation of an entered apprentice mason by w. Freemasonic oath taken by an entered apprentice religion. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. The craft and its symbols explains the symbols and symbolism within the ritual of each of the 3 degrees entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices.
Chapter 7 entered apprentice lecture the masonic trowel. While the path is narrower, and moreclearly defined, its often difficult to get the best mileage out of these two. After all, it is not the fellowcraft, nor even the master mason that is awarded the badge of a mason, the lambskin or. Just, upright and free men, of mature age, sound judgement. Grand lodges do publish small books which are given to men who are raised to master mason. Entered apprentice obligation within freemasonry, ten. The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. The worshipful master approaching me from the east upon the step, under the dueguard and sign of an entered apprentice, who presented his right hand in token of friendship and brotherly. The project gutenberg ebook of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason, by george thornburgh this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. Masonic ritual from having read their descriptions in books and on the internet would still not be initiated in any wayfor the. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. The moral teachings of freemasonry the entered apprentices handbook the fellowcrafts handbook the master.
The experiences that november evening, 45 years ago, have been indelibly etched in my mind. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered. Freemasons for dummies, 2nd edition audible audiobook unabridged. Claudy generation, kept alive the traditions and secrets of their art until such time as the world was again ready for the master builders. The apron flap of an entered apprentice mason is turned up. This handbook is designed to introduce the new entered apprentice to the vast body of knowledge associated with freemasonry in a meaningful and. United grand lodge first degree or ceremony of initiation. An entered apprentice may visit or sit in a lodge only if it is open on the first degree and then only when accompanied by a brother master mason who can attest to the fact that he is an. Freemasonry is not only for the lodge room but as a primer a book of basic. Robert v lund november 20 introduction this short presentation on the obligation of an entered apprentice mason will. This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official. Entered apprentice degree of freemasonry as practiced in the state of nevada.
Tyler prepares candidate and when ready to proceed with ceremony gives three distinct knocks. Some time later, in a separate ceremony, they will be passed to the degree. The deeper meaning of the entered apprentice degree an esoteric interpretation of the first degree w. The entered apprentices handbook, the fellowcrafts handbook, the master masons handbook, the higher degrees handbook, the. 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. 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. Entered apprentice flashcards by roger w brainscape. In freemasonry, why do we open the bible on psalms 3 in. Id also love some great masonic audiobooks for my commute. All this is most interestingly set forth in several books, best known of which is leader scotts cathedral builders. Mindfulness for dummies, 2nd edition, also includes lots of high quality, downloadable mindfulness exercises. Full text of masonic monitor of the degrees of entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason, together with the ceremony of reception of visitors, instituting and constituting lodges.
The entered apprentice obligation rite binds the mason to the brotherhood and his duties to the. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. 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. The working tools presented to you, as an entered apprentice, were. So help me god, and keep me steadfast in this my great and solemn obligation of an entered apprentice freemason all cut sign. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. The first lodge known to have been constituted within the county and under the. The working tools of this degree are specified to be the twentyfour. This is the dueguard, and alludes to the position of your hands while taking the obligation. Entered apprentice proficiency support examination congratulations on your decision to join the largest, oldest, and most prestigious fraternity the world has ever known.
With a true understanding of the meaning of each masonic degree verse, your memorization will not just be the memorization of huge blocks of ritual words by rote without understanding. The taking of the obligation is visible and audible evidence of the candidates. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. Kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming a square, my body erect, my left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right resting thereon, in which due form i took upon. When kneeling at the altar, you repeated a solemn obligation. All this is most interestingly set forth in several books. The entered apprentice this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge of ohio. Kneeling at the alter on my naked left knee, my naked left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right hand resting thereon, body erect to the master in the east.
We will get our master mason degree in a week and a half. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book support us on patreon. Read and use this entered apprentice mason study guide to learn about the first. The exercise of repeating it and the manner it is taken, is visible and audible. These exercises are available online as audio tracks. The master first makes the duegard of the first degree, representing the position of the hands when taking the oath of an entered.
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