Chapter 92
M. W. S. — This Conclave is closed in the name of the
Great E—1!
END OF THE ROSE CROIX DE HEREDOM DEGREE.
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FORM OF PETITION
TO BE SIGNED BY CANDIDATES.
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We (or I), the undersigned, most humbly supplicate the
Most "Wise Sovereign and the very august Puissant and
Perfect Princes now assembled, that they will graciously
condescend to admit us (or me) to their Princely Order,
prompted by a humble Zeal to obtain Perfection ; we (or I)
trust that the sincerity of our (or my) endeavours to pro-
mote the glory of the Cross and the welfare of Mankind
will entitle us (or me) to their favourable opinions, assur-
ing them that should they be pleased to grant our (or my)
request, we (or I) pledge ourselves (or myself) to bear
Allegiance to this Sovereign Chapter, and to pray for the
prosperity and happiness of the Princes of this Sublime
Degree.
Signed,
Q
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PROMISE OF ALLEGIANCE
TO
33rd degree.
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To be written at the beginning of the Golden Book or
Register of each Chapter, and to be signed by all Can-
didates previous to the commencement of the Cere-
mony.
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I (or we), the undersigned, being Free and Accepted
Masons, regularly Initiated, Passed and Raised in a War-
ranted Lodge, most solemnly promise and swear faithfully,
Allegiance and Solemn Submission to the Decrees of the
Most Puissant and Sovereign Grand Inspectors General
of the 83rd Degree, duly, faithfully, and constitutionally
established on the 26th October, 1845, sitting in Supreme
Grand Council at their Grand East in London, for Eng-
land and Wales, and the dependencies of the British
Crown.
We (or I) do further promise and swear to hold no
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228 THE ROSE CEOIX DE HEEEDOM DEGREE.
Masonic fellowship, intercourse, or communication what-
ever in any of the Ineffable or Sublime Degrees or Orders
of Ancient Free and Accepted Masonry with any Mason
or body of Masons which at any time have or hereafter
may be established in Great Britain or its dependencies,
by any authority whatever except in such as are or may
be duly recognised and acknowledged as lawful by the
aforesaid Grand Council.
And we (or I) do further declare that we (or I) Will,
after our (or my) admission into the Order, as soon as an
opportunity shall conveniently occur, sign our (or my)
name in the Eight of the Golden Book of the Order.
In testimony whereof I (or we) have signed this promise
and declaration with my (or our) own hand tliis
day of 18
Signed^
MONITORY INSTRUCTIONS
IN
KNOWN AS
T h: E c h: i"v ^ Xj K. I c,
AND ENTITLED
THE KNIGHT OF KADOSH.
I am all that has been, that is, and that will be, and no
man hath lifted my veil. — Temple of Neitha,
INTEODUCTOKY EEMAEKS.
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The Three Chivalric Degrees of the A. and A. Kite, viz.,
Knight Kadosh, Inquisitor Commander, and Prince of the
Boyal Secret, are intimately connected, and form the
Templar Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Rite.
The labors of Masonry are well nigh ended, so far as
instruction is concerned — the Virtues of the Order are
rehearsed, and a reward for a due reverence of the obliga-
tions and a retention and observance of the vows and
tenets of the Institution is accorded.
We now approach the Holy Empire, which signifies the
attainment of the science and power of the Magi. The
four words of the Magi are, to KnoWf to Dare, to Will, to
be Silent, and are written in the four symbolic forms of
the Sphynx.
The accomplishment of these Degrees brings us to the
completion of the Third Temple; and the Royal Secret is
solved, as to whether we have made this World a Temple
fit for the abiding-place of the Grand Architect of the
Universe.
N.B. — For the Monitory instructions in the following Degrees we are indebted to
the valuable work on ' The A. and A. Rite,' by Bro. Mo. Clenachan, 33°, U.S.
KNIGHT KADOSH.
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AND
THE FIEST DEGREE OF THE CHIVALEIO
SERIES.
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APARTMENTS, FURNITURE, AND DECORATIONS.
Bodies in this Degree are termed Chapters.
The Main Hall is decorated with Red and Black
Columns.
The Throne in the East is surmounted by a Double-
headed Eagle, crowned, holding a poniard in his claws;
over his neck is a black ribbon, to which is suspended the
Cross of the Order; on his breast is an Equilateral Tri-
angle, around which are the words: ^^Nec proditor; Nee
proditor innocens fei'et,'^
234 THE 30th degkee of the a. and a. kite.
There are Nine Lights of Yellow Wax.
A Drapery of White and Black Curtains, strewed with
Eed Crosses, descends between the Wings of the Eagle,
and forms a pavilion.
Behind the Throne are Two Banners ; one white, with a
green Teutonic cross upon it, and the motto ^^Deus Vult-"
the other a Double-headed Eagle, holding a poniard, with
the motto, in silver letters, Aut vinciere, aut mori.''
JUDGE'S HALL.
Black, lighted by a single lamp, of triangular or
antique form, suspended from the ceiling. Everything in
this apartment should be sombre.
There are five Judges, robed in black, and masked, each
with a sword, at reception. The Judges are seated,
Knights in attendance standing, who are also in black
robes and cowls over their heads, with their hands crossed
over their breasts.
CAVE OE CHAMBEE OF EEFLECTION
Is strewed with emblems of Mortality, and is entered by
descending a flight of stairs : but one light is used. This
chamber should be sombre in all its appointments, and is
intended to represent the tomb of Jacques de Molay. A
rude Altar, over which is placed a single hghted candle, a
Bible, and a Cup of Wine ; near the Altar a Gong.
MYSTEEIOUS LADDEE
Is covered until the Candidate is Obligated. This Ladder
has two supports and seven steps. The first support on
the right is called 0, E. ; the second support on the left is
called 0. K,
The steps on the left support refer to the Seven
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Sciences, viz.: — Grammar, Elietoric, Logic, Arithmetic,
Geometry, Music, and Astronomy.
The First Chamber is termed ''Judge's Hall."
Second do. do. " Chamber of Eeflection."
Third do. do. *' Forum."
Fourth do. do. " Senate Chamber."
Fifth do. do. "The Eoad to the Holy
Land."
Five Knights constitute a quorum, and should be
dressed in black, with white gloves.
Kadosh signifies Holy, Consecrated, Sejparated.
The Jewel is a Teutonic Cross of Gold, enamelled with
red, in the centre of which are the letters I .*. B .*. M .*.;
on the reverse a Skull, transpierced by a poniard, and is
hung to the sash.
Battery — ...... — .
OFFICEES OF THE COUNCIL.
Grand Commander, in the East.
Grand Chancellor, right of Grand Commander.
Grand Architect, left of Grand Commander.
Grand Master of Ceremonies, in the North.
Grand Treasurer, right of Grd. Com. in the North.
Grand Secretary, left of Grd. Com. in the South.
Grand Captain of the Guard, in the South.
Sentinels, Guards, and Knights.
DEESS OF A KNIGHT KADOSH.
The regular costume of a Knight Kadosh, as prescribed
by the Ancient Eituals, is as follows: —
A White Tunic, of fine woollen stuff, in the shape of a
Dalmatica, with large sleeves; reaching to the knees,
bordered with black, and having on the left breast a red
236 THE 30th degeee of the a. and a. rite.
Latin cross. A Mantle of black velvet, very full and
reaching midway between the knee and ankle, edged with
red velvet, and having on the left breast a red Latin
cross.
It is clasped in front of the throat with a plain Teutonic
cross of gold.
A Wide-brimmed Hat of Black Felt, with a plume of
red ostrich feathers on the left side; and covering the
lower end of the plume a Teutonic cross of gold ; on the
front is a sun of gold, its rays extending the whole width
of the front.
A Ejiight's Collarette, with points of linen cambric, with
or without lace.
A Black Belt of Leather, with a true Teutonic cross in
front, as a clasp, or jet and gold, on which are the letters
I.-. B.-. M.-. .
Closely fitting Pantaloons of White Cashmere; and
worn over them yellow morocco boots, coming up half way
to the knee, bound around the top with narrow gold lace,
and having tassels of white silk in front. Gold spurs.
A Sword, with straight silver guard, in a black scab-
bard, hangs from the belt ; on the scabbard and hilt are
the figures 30.
A Collar of Black-watered Silk Eibbon, four inches
wide, edged with narrow silver lace, and worn over the
tunic and under the mantle. On the front part of the
collar are embroidered in scarlet silk the letters K — H.,
two Teutonic crosses, a double-headed Eagle, with wings
extended, a crown resting on the two heads, holding a
poniard in his claws.
The Crown, both heads, and the blade of the poniard
are of gold ; the handle of the poniard is oval, one half
black and the other white.
At the end of the cordon, or when a collar is worn,
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then under the sash, is a poniard, its blade of steel, its
handle oval, and one half of it ivory, the other half ebony.
Bound the body is a black sash, edged with silver.
. Gloves are of white kid.
CEBEMONY OF EECEPTION.
The reception commences by the introduction of the
Aspirant to the Judge's Hall, whree he obtains permission
to proceed to the Chamber of Keflection.
'T^ ^ U^ 'T^
Whoever shall be able to conquer the fear of death shall
come safe out of the bowels of the earth, and have the
right to be admitted into the ''Mysteries of the Order."
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Pending the following prayer and the remaining cere-
monies in this Chamber, the ^^ Miserere'' will be heard in
the distance, on the Organ.
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G. M. of C. — You will then kneel with me, my brother,
in the midst of these decaying relics of mortality, sad
emblems of life and hope departed, and offer up with me
prayers and supplications to the God of Heaven.
" Our Father who art in Heaven," &c., &c.
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He heapeth up riches and cannot tell who shall gather
them. In the midst of life we are in death; yet to whom
may we flee for succour but to Thee, 0 Lord! who, for
our many sins, art justly displeased. 0 God most Holy!
0 God most mighty ! Ever and glorious Lord ! save us
from the pains of eternal death ! Amen !
(The following is the prayer of Jacques de Molay, just
prior to his execution, and may very properly be intro-
duced at this time.)
"0 God! permit us to me(iitate on the pains that Jesus
238 THE 30th degeee of the a. and a. eite.
suffered, that we might be redeemed; and enable us to
imitate the example of endurance which he gave when he
submitted, without a murmur, to the persecutions and
torments which bigotry and injustice had prepared for
him."
"Forgive, 0 God, those false accusers who have caused
the entire destruction of the Order whereof Thy Provi-
dence has made me the head. And if it please Thee to
accept the prayer which we now offer, grant that the day
may come when the world, now deceived, may better
know those who have sought to live for Thee.
** We trust to Thy goodness and mercy to compensate
us for the tortures and death which we are now to suffer,
and that we may enjoy Thy Divine presence in the
mansions of happiness.
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Grd. Com. — It becomes my duty, at this time, to glance
at the history of Masonry from its earliest date; but it
would be impossible, within the limited time allowed me,
to enter into a detailed account of the various incidents
connected with this subject; I will therefore merely allude
to some of the prominent points.
The incidents attending the erection of the Temple it is
presumed you are already acquainted with. The con-
spiracy of the three assassins of the Grd. Master H. Abiff,
the incidents of this death so peculiarly reminding us of
the death of the great exemplar Jacques de Molay; the
zeal and energy of the brethren in the apprehension and
punishment of the assassins, the wisdom of King Solomon
in selecting a chosen few, and making them perfect in the
arts and sciences; the elevation of the twelve Sublime
Knights elected to carry out the work of perfection, the
great object and duty of the twelve and their connection
with our Grand Master, the builder of the Third Temple,
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in their completion of tlie first Temple, and their partak-
ing of a mystic oblation having reference to a portion of
the body of their Grand Master, and vow to carry out his
great designs ; and our ancient Grand Master tasting of
the bitter cup of death ; the zeal and energy of our ancient
brethren, Gibulum, Joabert, and Stolkin, in penetrating
into the bowels of the earth and bringing thence the valu-
able treasures to enrich and adorn the Temple of God ;
the rewards conferred on them by King Solomon in ad-
mitting them to perfection ; the apostacy of Solomon ; the
destruction of the Temple ; the finding of the sacred vault ;
and the dead body of Galaad at the entrance thereto, and
the destruction of the Golden Delta; the captivity of
seventy years, and return to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel;
the incidents of the Knights of the East or Sword and
Princes of Jerusalem ; the establishment at Jerusalem of
the Knights of the East and West; the Eose-Croix Degree,
and its connection with the building of the Third Temple,
the Knights of Jerusalem and Knights of the Temple,
called Knights Templars or Crusaders; the formation of
the Order of Knights Templars; their devotion and
heroism in the cause of Christianity.
You are now, my brother, about to be instructed in a
portion of the Secret Mysteries. But before entering
upon them let us offer up our supplications to Heaven, as
on all important occasions. You will kneel and join me
in my appeal.
PEAYEE.
0 Thou Eternal, beneficieut, and all-glorious and
gracious Grand Architect of the Universe ! we, from the
secret depths of our hearts, offer up to Thee a living
sacrifice. We pray Thee to fill our hearts with Thy love,
and the love we should feel for each other. We are
240 THE 80th degree of the a. and a. rite.
brethren journeying the rugged path of life to that bourne
from which we cannot return. We humbly beseech Thee,
0 Heavenly Father ! to inspire our enemies with a just
sense of the evils they have done, and a conviction of their
wrong doing; that they may make atonement for their
manifold injuries and injustice to us: which do not belong
to us, Thy servants, to redress them ourselves; for Thou
hast said, 0 Lord! "Vengeance is mine, I will repay;"
that by their eyes being opened we might be reconciled,
and by a hearty union take possession of those blessed
lands, where the original Temple was first established, and
where Thou hadst said *' I will dwell;" where we might
be gathered together in one fold or band of Brothers,
there to celebrate Thy great and holy name; and on the
holy mountain, in whose bowels was deposited the ever
glorious and awful name, celebrate Thy praise. — Amen !
All. — So mote it be.
Grd. Com. — You will now rise Brother. I now charge
you to make yourself familiar with the history of the
Ejaights Templars ; of their rise and progress ; their great
and glorious exploits; their numbers; wealth and high
standing in every kingdom of Europe ; their persecution
and fall, and the sufferings of the Grand Master, Jacques
de Molay, and his brave Knights, by order of Pope
Clement the Fifth, the cruelty and barbarity of Philip the
Fair, and the potentates and governments of Europe; the
actions of the Knights of Malta, in the destruction of the
Templars, and of their receiving and holding many large
possessions, the property of the Templars, as a reward of
their treachery; the dispersion of the Templars, and their
many sufferings and death. The facts and history, my
Brother, can be obtained from the sources I previously
mentioned.
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The incidents on the road to the Holy Land will here
transpire*
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Grand Commander.- — Be firm^ faithful, and true unto
death.
I arm you with this Sword, Sir Knight, as a defence
against your enemies and the enemies of the Order; you
will wield it also for the defence of poor pilgrims, and in
defence of innocence and virtue. I also arm you with
this dagger ; it is the avenging hlade and the dagger of
Mercy, and I now invest you with these Knightly Gold
Spurs. Wisdom is symbolized by gold. Never let
wisdom, with temperate zeal and true love, forsake you.
You are now, Sir Knight, invested with the Knightly
Spurs ^ in testimony of the zeal and activity with which
you are henceforward and for ever to be goaded on in the
performance of your duties, and beware lest through
negligence or unfaithfulness you shall be deemed un-
worthy of our confidence, and be ignominously degraded
from our Order.
I also present you with the Collat and Jewil. You will
now take your place in the ranks of the Order. You are
in the ranks of those who shall be elected u. the grand
work, and we trust and hope that the delicious perfumes
of your good actions will give you the true h^^piness you
deserve.
THE
OF
AND
SECOND DEGEEE OF THE CHIVALEIC SEEIES.
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GRAND INSPECTOR INQUISITOR COMMANDER.
^raiitr ^mi^tdox Inquisitor €ammun)itt.
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DECOEATIONS.
The hangings are white, as also the canopy under which
is the Throne of the President.
There are ten gilded columns, one on each side of the
President in the East; one on each side of the Councillors
in the West ; three oh the South side of the Tribunal ; and
three on the North; equi-distanee from each other.
Over the column on the right of the President is in-
scribed in large letters the word ^^Justitia.''
Over that upon his left the word ^^Equitas.'*
From these two columns springs a Gothic Arch, from
the apex whereof is suspended over the head of the Presi-
dent the Tetractjs of Pythagoras, thus ;
and under it a Naked Sword and the Scales of Justice.
Over the Column on the right of the Councillors is
inscribed the word ^^Lenitas;" upon the left the word
^^ Miser icordia,''
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From these two columns springs a Gothic Arch, from
apex whereof is suspended in letters of gold the Sacred
Word of the Eighteenth Degree.
On the three columns in the South, going from East to
West, are the busts of Moses, Zoroaster, and Minos, with
the names of each inscribed on his column.
On the columns on the North, also going from East to
West, are the busts of Confucius, Socrates, and Alfred the
Great, with the name of each inscribed on his column.
In front of the President is a Table, on which are the
Square and Compasses, the Plumbe and Level, an Horn-
Glass, a Skull and Crossbones, a small pair of Scales,
a naked Sword, and the Book of Constitutions.
In the Centre of the Eoom are Ten Lights, in the East
ten, and in the West ten ; each ten being arranged in the
form of the Tetractys.
The Altar is covered with a black cloth.
Judge's Table covered with green cloth.
TITLES, OFFICEES, AND THEIR STATIONS.
The Assembly is styled Supreme Tribunal.
The Presiding Officer is styled Most Perfect President,
and sits in the East.
The Wardens are styled Councillors, and sit in the
West.
The Secretary (keeper of the Seals and Archives) is
styled Chancellor, and sits on the right of the President.
The Treasurer sits on the left of the President.
The Advocate is stationed in the South.
The Defender is stationed in the North.
The Pursuivant is stationed on the right of the Coun-
cillors.
All the Members of the Supreme Tribunal, except the
President, are styled Illustrious.
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EEGALIA, DECOKATIONS.
No Apron is worn in the Supreme Tribunal. In the
inferior bodies the Grand Inspector Inquisitor Com-
manders wear one of entirely white sheep- skin, with a
Teutonic cross, embroidered in silver on the flap.
The Collar is white; at the point is a triangle emitting
rays, embroidered in gold, in the centre of which is the
number 31 in Arabic figures.
In the inferior bodies, instead of a collar a Grand In-
spector Inquisitor Commander may wear around his neck
a golden chain, from which hangs the Cross of the Order,
the links of the chain are formed of the interlaced attri-
butes of the eight fundamental degrees of Masonry, viz. :
—1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 14th, 16th, 18th, and 30th.
The Jewel is a Silver Teutonic Cross.
The Hat same as Kadosh.
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PEEEOGATIVES.
"When a Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander, wear-
ing the proper insignia, visits a Lodge of an inferior
degree, he announces himself, as a Grand Inspector In-
quisitor Commander. He is proved in the ordinary
manner, and the rej^ort is made in the ear of the Mast^%
who causes all the members to be placed around the Altar.
He then sends the two "Wardens to receive him, by whom
he is conducted to the Altar. The Master then leaves his
seat, and placing the three Gavels upon the Altar, he pre-
sents them to the visiting brother, who accepts, and
returns them to the Master, and to each of the Wardens,
248 THE 31ST DEGREE OF THE A. AND A. RITE.
after which he is conducted by the Master to the seat of
honour.
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LENITAS— MISEEICOEDIA.
RECEPTION.
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PEAYER,
Hear us with indulgence, 0 infinite Deity, whose attri-.
butes are infinitely harmonious.
Thou, of whose essence all justice, equity, and mercy
intermingled into one infinite excellence. Thou, to whom
all thoughts and all actions of men are known and visible
as thine own ; to whom the infinite past and the infinite
future are one now, and the infinitudes of space in all
directions are here. Give us the wisdom and the will to
judge justly, accurately, and mercifully, and when we
come to be finally judged by Thee, do not Thou judge us
as, in our feebleness and passion, we may have judged
others; but forgive us and take us home to Thee. Amen.
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If the Knight Kadosh, when performing his pilgrimage,
proves himself recreant of any obhgation, he should here
be accused of the same.
If deemed an unworthy Knight by the Judges on any
accusation, he should be returned to the outer world for a
probationary period; if not, the Most Perfect President
proceeds, first taking a vote of the Judges.
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