Design your own custom masonic rings masonic cipher about the cipher masonic cipher or cypher is also known as pigpen cipher and was used frequently not only by the freemasons but by individuals all around the world. May 08, 2011 this book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. 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. A blue lodge is a lodge of freemasons that confers the first three degrees. Official cipher 2010draft 8 masonic grand lodge of maine. M district of columbia 1994 wikileaks masonic cipher book grand lodge f. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with. 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 foreword freemasonrys greatest problems are lack of interest in its teachings and attendance at communications.
What it sounds like to me is that you have found an old masonic ritual, and your looking to learn what is in it and how to read it. A full list of the masonic elements which are presented in this degree, either directly or by implication, is astonishing. The first page covers the part of the ritual where, essentially, the closedtyled lodge is temporarily recessed rather than formally closed so that other business may be carried out in an open lodge e. This removes much of the mysticism of each verses actu. While it is the duty of the master of the lodge toprovide a good and wholesome education to the brethren, the best use of this online education quiz is by the masonic lodge education. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to.
I found a book from a masonic lodge that is in code, page 1. Entered apprentice, or first degree duncans masonic. In freemasonry, why do we open the bible on psalms 3 in. Grand lodge of nevada entered apprentice ritual in pdf. Cracking codes and cryptograms for dummies add to cart.
Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. The lodge is set up with 3 alters along the sides of the room and 1 in the middle. The responsibilities of an entered apprentice masonic glossary. Wages of an entered apprentice by harvey the ashlar company masonic shop for the good of the craft. This represents the operative entered apprentice mason of old who were bearers of burden and turned their apron flaps up to prevent them from soiling their clothes while performing their operative stone mason work. Order of royal and select masters, select master degree. Masonic pigpen cipher is taught to children in schools around the world and has fallen into common use as a childrens riddle. Preface chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 appendix. The worshipful master sits on the east end of the room along with the chaplain and senior deacon.
A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions. He has exposed the content of masonic ritual so that christians who wish to witness to masons will be educated and equipped to take issue with the teachings found within masonic ritual. The entered apprentice ritual is the first step in becoming a freemason. Entered apprentice flashcards by roger w brainscape. Here you will find books that are part of this website. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons.
The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Having described all the ceremonies and forms appertaining to the opening of a lodge of entered apprentice masons, setting them to work, initiating a candidate, and closing the lodge, i will now proceed too give the lecture on this degree. 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. It deals with the degree of an entered apprentice and is calculated to inspire the younger brethren with the resolve not to content themselves with the outward form of our ceremonies, beautiful though it be, but to gain a knowledge of the indwelling soul of masonry and to comprehend the deep meaning of the ritual with which they are step by. Masonic first degree entered apprentice ritual freemason. Nov 03, 2016 in this video, part of a playlist dedicated to the entered apprentice degree, attempts to answer that question and give you some information about what to expect at your masonic initiation and. I am an entered apprentice, so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows.
In this video, part of a playlist dedicated to the entered apprentice degree, attempts to answer that question and give you some information about what to. Memory work masonic rituals and ciphers freemasonry watch. Regular freemasonry insists that a volume of scripture be open. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices with questions prepared by the committee on masonic education and information of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of ohio 2008, grand lodge of ohio. The master approaching me from the east a second time, who presented me with the lambskin or white leather apron, and informed me that it was an emblem of innocence and the badge of a mason. Candidates for freemasonry are progressively initiated into freemasonry, first in the degree of entered apprentice. Often referred to as the symbolic degrees entered apprentice. Many plans have been devised by masonic leaders to stimulate interest and increase attendance, but few such efforts are more than temporarily effective. Some states have a cipher that will teach you what these shorthand words are, other states still use wordofmouth to teach other masons, mostly officers, how to read and understand this masonic shorthand. The entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons.
Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for. 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. Entered apprentice questions for the entered apprentice. Masonic code book entered apprentice degree, no date, hardcover. A later page headed lsi ead is the beginning of the examination of the entered apprentice. The obligation of a first degree freemason entered apprentice degree. Who can decipher these two pages from a freemason mnemonic.
Pictured above is a cipher book once owned by arthur a. From whence came you ovizas an entered apprentice gmz2. You can join other masonic organizations to earn further degrees. Masonic rituals for the entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master masons.
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. This is a little confusing, as cypher or cipher usually has a. In reality it is a cipher that was used by forces in during the civil war in the united states. They contributed the following understanding of this item it is a masonic cipher ritual. The masonic journey from darkness toward light has its beginning in the giant stride of the entered apprentice degree. 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.
Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. In the brief span of this first degree, the foundations are laid. When it comes down to it, the freemasons cipher in any version is a straight substitution cipher, so you can solve it by substituting a letter for each symbol. Mar 03, 2007 the entered apprentice degree, below, is the induction ritual of the masons. The head of this chaptercastle in 1860s baltimore was also the grand master of the maryland freemasons. Yet, the variations do not change the character of masonic ritual as practiced in any particular lodge. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. However the royal arch was developed and early masonic records are notoriously incomplete history suggests that the royal arch degree was being conferred in london in the 1740s.
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. The grand lodge of nevada publishes the ritual only in cipher form. Here is a copy of the masonic cipher used to decode masonic messages. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for the entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason degrees of blue lodge freemasonry. Nonmasonic books located at this site although it can be utilized as reference as it has to do informally with masonry. Master mason, fellowcraft, entered apprentice handbooks masonic rituals and. The sign is made by drawing the thumb quickly across the waist to the right hip, then dropping the hand to the side. It is hoped that through the serious and systematic study of freemasonry. Masonic ritual varies slightly from state to state. This entered apprentice quiz may be used by any member of the lodge who seeks more light. 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. Masonic books that are located in someone elses website. The sign of the master mason alludes to the penalty of the master masons obligation, to have my body cut in two, my bowels removed and burned to ashes which are then to be scattered to the four winds of heaven. It is a book or manual of basic instruction giving a brief summary of the basic principles of.
Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. Prepared by the grand lodge of florida through the committee on masonic education. The best way to use this handbook is to read it as soon as possible, but also to continue to use it as a reference source in ones masonic. First, the entered apprentice degree, second, the fellow craft degree and finally, the master mason degree. 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. Kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming a square, my left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right resting thereon, in which due form i took upon myself the solemn oath or obligation of an entered apprentice mason, which is as follows.
Entered apprentice handbook table of contents introduction page 2 freemasonry page 2 initiation, rite, and tradition page 3 the masonic secret page 4 symbolism page 5 expectations page 6 becoming a mason page 7 the entered apprentice degree page 7. Are entered apprentices and fellow crafts masons duration. 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. The apron flap of an entered apprentice mason is turned up. First degree catechism self study 40 with none at northern. Much like all masonic activities the ritual is supposed to remain secret to the public.
Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic doctrine. Binding myself under no less a penalty than that of having my throat cut across, my tongue torn out by its roots, and buried in the rough sands of the sea at lowwater mark, where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty four hours, should i ever knowingly or willingly violate this my solemn oath and. This book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. 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.
The first degree ceremony of initiation for the first degree is performed at the masonic lodge. If you are a newly entered apprentice, please begin your studies by reading the. Freemasonry or masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons that from the end of the fourteenth century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients modern freemasonry broadly consists of two main recognition groups. Everything you need to learn as new entered apprentice mason duration. By having been tried, never denied, and now willing to be tried again.
Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and. 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. The entered apprentice is the first level of masonry. The masonic gavel is used to symbolically divest the heart and.
The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. Secret masonic handshakes 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. By knowing this cipher you will not be able to decode a real masonic cipher. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. 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. 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 them. 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. Famously used to deliver messages during various 18th century conflicts, it is still effective for messages that are short enough. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. Nov 24, 2016 the freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by careercommons, via flickr. It is a constant transformation through the use of masonic symbols, rituals, and teachings on a journey of return to the center of our being.
Order of royal and select masters, royal master degree. Officers, take your respective stations and places. The craft all face towards the worshipful master, who makes, slowly and distinctly, the signs of an entered apprentice, fellow craft and. Later in the lost symbol, robert langdon comes across an unfinished black stone pyramid, with a masonic cipher on it. These ritual books served as mnemonic aids for freemasons who had to learn. The handshakes, passwords, and signs for the entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason degrees of blue lodge freemasonry. M district of columbia 1994 mirror site illustrations of masonry, by capt. Cipher books my freemasonry freemason information and.
The freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. 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. Secret masonic handshakes, passwords, signs and grips for the. While the forms and delivery are what make this ritual unique this text does offer some idea of what it entails. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. 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.