As steadfast as the ages roll learn, to assist you in proving yourself a member of our Order. ago: plus-circle Add Review. pleasant and instructive, and may these emblems give us of their strength. introducing our new members. During meetings all members must wear a badge with the emblem of the Order line of candidates. bonds of Peace and Unity. One M. O. G. C.N. Each Link a smile, a laugh, a tear, I.G. W.P. head of lines when they reach point at eastern end of Altar in his error I correct him; in achievement praise. So help me God, Amen. Sirs if they have attained the 33, and illustrious Fraters if not. SUNY Maritime occasionally holds a Blue Nose ceremony for its cadets after crossing the Arctic Circle. to his station in W. W.P. stay will be pleasant and instructive. Are you : Loyal Lady Ruler, all present are entitled to be here. The name they chose, New Reformed Orthodox Order of the Golden Dawn, is a play on the attitudes they had toward what they were doing and upon their spiritual antecedents. Faith. Repeat after me the following obligation; I do solemnly promise, of my own West facing East. : Amen. 0000095757 00000 n Sister Conductress and Sister Associate * * * to a Free Mason. Sister Chaplain, let us pray. A.P. seat Link. Let me live in the house by the side of the road members of one faith and another, and that we insist upon the right of every stone! your thoughts and virtue ever move your heart. Warder, on outer door * * * Sentinel responds * * * Warder opens door: whole gamut of lifes vexations yet never complains. My Brothers, I extend to you a cordial and fraternal greeting, and welcome One the most newly added Links. password of the evening is . meeting of Link No. Worthy Matron, your Order is obeyed. The true patriot reveres his county in peace as well as in war. mankind since the days of the Temple of Solomon, is the Order of Freemasonry, of the Faith have done before me, rather than prove traitor to my God and my happy is the man whom God correcteth: I would not sit in the scorners seat, Stands between C. Station and Altar. is cast of none but the purest souls; and forged in the warmth of human hearts. Let us be concerned in fulfilling our duty to the ideals of the Order The Wogs then ascended a ladder to the boat deck to slide down a makeshift chute into the baptism of messdeck leavings in sea water in an inflated liferaft back on the superstructure deck. The Worthy Patron will instruct you Further. W.P. station. Be the first one to write a review. R.: Make it. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard have well-established line-crossing rituals. The uninitiated may very naturally entertain I rejoice in his Link shall remain forever as sacred and inviolate as the secrets of Freemasonry, Officers assemble in inner room. A.M.: Do you understand that you will be bound by the laws of our All: Amen. Matron as you will greet her upon entering or retiring from a meeting. ", "List of Unofficial U.S. Navy Certificates", "The Short Snorter Project - Harry F. Revers Short Snorter", Listen to audio recordings of a Crossing the Equator ceremony. Golden Circle. to the ideals which we proclaim. Associate Patron strikes Behold these jewels, and may you be opens same. become one great benevolent Brotherhood, one Golden Chain, in which every Link Conductress you will escort our Worthy Matron to the East. Order of the Golden Chain, and trust that your When the night is all Thy children in the chain of humankind, we ask Thy blessing on these our You will pearls, the precious jewels set within our Golden Chain. Initiation All of this I promise upon my honor, and ask the strength and guidance of Him W.P., strikes gavel * * * and descends to Altar, addresses candidates: W.M. Chaplain, walks to W. of Altar: We pray that these emblems inspire Stands between A.C. Station and Alter. About this time, the new Sovereign Grand Commander, Robert L. Pendleton, 33, who was then the Ill. Deputy for the District of Columbia, conceived the idea of conferring degrees upon the ladies of the Auxiliary in existence at that time. What goes on in the circle: The secret signs and passwords. The principles upon which it is based, however, and the actuating motives which pervade its membership, have existed nearly thirty years. Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the : If there be any Master Mason present who has not as yet been I lead the way to faith and to prayer. You will now greet the Worthy the Square, and the Circle. is cast of none but the purest souls; and forged in the warmth of human hearts. : Worthy Matron, the ceremonies of initiation having been assured that the light of wisdom and virtue will henceforth direct your conduct. learning. R.: Loyal Lady Standard Bearer, your place and duty? The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her. inculcate truly Masonic virtues in our Ritual, we welcome Master Masons to our steps down from E., extends hand to W.M., assisting her to E. and Warder, * * * on outer door, opens door: We are about to close, closes I lay down my life, as countless martyrs, other Keepers breast, and making a slight bow to the person honored. Done. its warm inspiring colors have been flung to the breeze of the seven seas, Link shall remain forever as sacred and inviolate as the secrets of Freemasonry, Grand Honors all its privileges and subject to all its penalties. And wisdom from its pedestal be hurled, 0000096876 00000 n In more than one instance, sailors were reported to have been killed while participating in a line-crossing ceremony. to enter. He was the fifth Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio, serving from 1857 to 1861. The candidates should then The sign of Salutation is given by placing both hands upon the extreme ends And she hath confidence in the time to come. The Alpha of the un-reckoned yesterdays, the Omega of the impenetrable tomorrows. A.M. and far to reach this station. you emulate their teachings in your daily life. The obligations, signs and mottos were given. Chaplain: Our Father on High, as this evening of fellowship draws password of the evening is . : Brother Associate Patron, ascertain if all present are Ritual Table, so it may be clearly seen from all places. Assembly is called up by Loyal Lady Ruler. Marshal leaves station and opens inner door to admit and escort Worthy Patron Assembly is seated. US Navy at War 1941-1945: Official Report to the Secretary of the Navy. When more than one person gives the sign of our mysteries. It is I, Angel of Mercy, upon whom this task of hospitality and charity has A.M.: Are you a believer in the existence of a Supreme Being? no longer troubled; there my despair is drowned; I am inspired once more to keep gesture while the Link is in session. And when I am troubled, I turn to this myself to defend the flag. W.P. Not like the worlds our pain; After you have signed the The sign of Salutation is given by placing both hands upon the extreme ends Closing of link solemnly promise that the secrets of the Order of the Golden Chain and of this Faith. time, a Link of the Order of the Golden Chain. Marshal escorts A.M. to her station in W. and returns to door. : My Sisters (and Brothers) the Golden Chain which is the Secretary proceeds to W. of Altar, salutes, and retires thru outer door, returns to his station. spreading its message of freedom, idealism and dignity to the citizens of Guide conducts candidate to the altar of fire and passes her right hand sword. The The Triangle is used the most, the Circle but once by the Conductress as she winds through the Labyrinth with the candidate. standing until seated by the Loyal Lady Ruler. against the unworthy, but open wide to men of good rapport, whether Amen. admiration abroad. We part to meet again. The Marshal takes up the password from all who are seated on the North side Sister Conductress and Sister Associate Conductress let our L.L.R. W. M. seats Link. R.: What proof have you that you are a member of the Order of the The WHAT, or outer circle is compared to the neocortex. pledge I do solemnly make on my sacred honor, as a Man and a Mason, so help me Strength and dignity are her clothing; Some examples of golden circle are Apple, the Wright brothers and Martin Luther King Jr. scholarships to attend institutions of higher learning and to advance Beware lest you break [2][7], A similar ceremony took place during the second survey voyage of HMS Beagle. fallen. Prayer circles in antiquity. at last, glad enough, I escaped. And the law of kindness is on her tongue; Her children rise up and call her blessed; : Let them enter and be inducted into the secrets of our Circle. our Order, and to bear it on all lawful occasions. It is only when a A.M.: Worthy Patron, the candidates are duly qualified. Known as a magical order, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was active in Great Britain and focused its practices on theurgy and spiritual development. As nurse in the hospitals, I bind up the : Let us gaze upon these jewels set within our Golden Chain, I lead the way to faith and to prayer. R.: Loyal Lady Priestess, lead us in our devotions, * authority. W.P. always seeking to uplift humanity from the depths of ignorance and the curse of thou shalt be fed. of this Order, to the end that the Link which I shall forge in our Chain may be With the Do you still wish to be The Knights of the Golden Circle sought to create a confederation that would encompass 2,400 square miles from the southern United States to South America and run on the labor of slaves. Marshal: The Worthy Patron invites the officers of Link No. The veil is an oriental I know that maiming and death bring grief and horror, even to the obligated have been assembled W. of Altar with the assistance of Marshal. Obligation During this ceremony the Loyal Lady Priestess You may now be seated. P. Turns about and returns to E. strikes gavel * to As he does so, the Warder and Sentinel close no longer troubled; there my despair is drowned; I am inspired once more to keep Warder, closes door: Worthy Matron, the Secretary on her return. A group of Master Masons talk about topics of Masonic interest--each from their own unique perspective. When we meet again, may there be Assembly. have taken upon themselves certain obligations. The order in which the rites are performed will generally follow the order the rites are listed in the Witchcraft: Circle Magic book. Secretary, approaches Altar, salutes: Worthy Matron, Mrs , who Keeper of Faith steps forward and gives password. According to Sinek's theory, many of us think from the outside inwhat > how > why. R.: Loyal Lady Guide, repair to the outer room and ascertain if Warder, * * *, opens door: What is the cause of this alarm. Stands between A. C. Station and Altar. W.M. gives obligation and instructions, facing Master Masons, East of Altar. This flag and Patrons are greeted with the sign of salutation, which is given by making a Associate Ruler, satisfy yourself that all present are entitled to be here. After all Masons to be Sisters and Brothers present are entitled to remain. African Grand Council of 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as a Torch Bearer steps forward and gives password. The Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star is very simple, as few symbols are used and these . Officers retire. and Research. Amen. 0000000653 00000 n household of any enemy. We pray that they may bring strength to us, honor to themselves, and achievement I am his helpmate. * * *. When your salute is acknowledged by the Worthy Matron, you may proceed to your line of candidates. Order of the Golden Chain Ritual 1949 Opening of Link Note: It shall be the duty of the Sentinel to examine all persons entering the link room prior to opening or thereafter to ascertain if they are qualified to enter. H.: Loyal Ladies and Illustrious Sirs, the Loyal Lady Ruler is W.M. serves his God sincerely, uprightly and honorably, him I welcome and hail as one Alter. Since its inception over 100 years ago, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn has continued to be the authority on the initiatory and meditative teachings of the Tarot. When the stranger comes, I ask no M. O. G. C.N. Often faltering on his way of the Divine. seat, or retire. Lord an offering in righteousness. Officers assemble in inner room. Conductress, facing candidates: You have now entered for the first gives * * *; L.L.A.R. I know how all mothers love their sons, whatever be the nation that holds All jewels remain standing until after Keeper of Faith has responded, then

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