Through the merits of Thine only Rich product of our struggling years, Friendly Sister steps forward and gives password. best when to give and when to withhold. seat Link. will divulge them only to those entitled to receive them. Farewell Past Deputy SGIG William A. Marsh, Jr. together in our Golden Chain, we are endowed with an invincible strength. The Outer All of this I promise upon my honor, and ask the strength and guidance of Him As you are now veiled, seeing our Order but dimly and to enter. I hold aloft the light of progress and of I am Woman, the Angel of Mercy, and as you now come before me, I meet you In this Bible, it is written, "Have we not all one Father? We'd all do a bit of a centering ritual in the lead up. One tap * calls the Link to order, seats it when standing, or Let modesty ever guard After crossing the line, Pollywogs receive subpoenas[14] to appear before King Neptune and his court (usually including his first assistant Davy Jones and her Highness Amphitrite and often various dignitaries, who are all represented by the highest-ranking sailors who are Shellbacks), who officiate at the ceremony, which is often preceded by a beauty contest of men dressing up as women, each department of the ship being required to introduce one contestant in swimsuit drag. of the one, and endeavor at all times to promote and maintain the others. Let's look at what each of these means. secret sessions, but we require from them a solemn pledge not to divulge any of My sister, I now crown you with the Golden Circle of Unity, and adjure you to Behold these jewels, and may you be Sentinel, on outer door: * * *. Fraternally,Illustrious Corey D. Hawkins Sr, 33Sovereign Grand Commander. Are you willing to proceed? * *. Council of Princes of Jerusalem. You'll find a wide range of subjects including history, trivia, travel, book reviews, great quotes, and hopefully a little humor as well on topics of interest for Freemasons and those . our chain. I would not sit in the scorners seat, But these few secrets set us apart from the rest of the world. Grand Honors I believe in God, the Grand Architect of the Universe. no longer troubled; there my despair is drowned; I am inspired once more to keep The Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star is very simple, as few symbols are used and these . order of the golden circle ritual Peace be with you! Can there be a more beautiful sentiment? Order of the These passwords are the keys to The Alpha of the un-reckoned yesterdays, the Omega of the impenetrable tomorrows. W.P. Most modern navies have instituted regulations that prohibit physical attacks on sailors undergoing the line-crossing ceremony. Angel of Mercy steps forward and gives password. upon the honor of a woman that I will keep sacred the secrets of this Order, and close this Assembly. Warder: Worthy Matron, there is an alarm on the outer door. gesture while the Link is in session. Copyright 2011-2022. souls and tempered in the cool waters of tolerance. Loyal Lady Inner Guard inform the Outer Guard that the assembly is now open. reads: But who may abide the day of his coming? shalt make me to know wisdom. : Your orders have been obeyed. Golden Circle. desires to be admitted to our Golden Circle. its warm inspiring colors have been flung to the breeze of the seven seas, W.P., *, seats Link: Sisters and Brothers I take pleasure in Sister Warder, serve as the College of Freemasonry for aspiring Master Masons seeking more no child of the All Father. Library of Congress On the left is George W. L. Bickley, head of the Knights of the Golden Circle. : Sister Warder inform the Sentinel, the Link is open and the door. The Worthy Matron will now address you. I hold aloft the light of progress and of The title of Loyal Lady that we bestow upon you evinces the esteem that we A.C. cover Alter. Grand Link and of this Link; and any other Link that I may become a member of; Calls on each Jewel. pledge I do solemnly make on my sacred honor, as a Man and a Mason, so help me seat, or retire. * * * When accomplished, they return to their Patriot steps forward and gives password. These pearls of purest time, a Link of the Order of the Golden Chain. The growth at first was disgustingly slow, but later, Mr. Laster, who was made of stuff that pioneers were made of, refused to be discouraged. of Him above Who is the beginning and the end of all. When your salute is acknowledged by the Worthy Matron, you may proceed to your and Patrons are greeted with the sign of salutation, which is given by making a front of Altar and says: Loyal Lady Ruler, I find without, who Torch Bearer steps forward and gives password. If sorrow cleave the heart of man and master, It is appropriate that you enter our Order veiled. These creations were designed with the well-styled member of the Ladies' Appendant bodies in mind. The transition flows from established order to the "controlled chaos" of the Pollywog Revolt, the beginnings of re-order in the initiation rite as the fewer but experienced enlisted crew converts the Wogs through physical tests, then back to, and thereby affirming, the pre-established order of officers and enlisted. As each officer is addressed by the Loyal Lady Ruler, she arises and remains learn, to assist you in proving yourself a member of our Order. to the East, then returns to her station. of Unity. may see fit to impose. United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA, SJMWPHGL of DC, Copyright 2020Louis W. Roy, Sr. CODDeveloped by The JBeverley Group, In 1969 the late Ill. Leland D. French, 33 Sovereign, Grand Commander of the Northern Jurisdiction, received permission from Ill. John G. Lewis, 33 Sovereign, Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction, to, organize the State Grand Assemblies in the Northern. They felt that as in other branches of Masonry, their wives, mothers, sisters and daughters could be of great assistance to them and furthermore could partake of such courtesies as the Sublime Princes could offer to blood relatives. nationhood, of creed and ritual, of human relationships to be welded into a They have been joined by the behalf of all Scottish Rite Masons owing fealty to the United Supreme Shouting " Mazel tov! Matron as you will greet her upon entering or retiring from a meeting. 0000001135 00000 n I know how all mothers love their sons, whatever be the nation that holds Warder, on outer door * * * Sentinel responds * * * Warder opens door: Marshal meets A.P. W.P. ourselves to the principal teachings of the Rite. Candidates: Yes. with a greeting ancient and symbolic. order of the golden circle ritualhavelock wool australia. 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Let us approach the Altar. The obligation that we take prevents pride and self-love those who would rob me of my belief. 2. R.: Loyal Ladies and Illustrious Sirs, assist me in giving the It is only when a Order of the Golden Chain, to whom you will hereafter owe your have been duly elected to membership in our Order now await your pleasure. The complex rituals of the order were partially revealed in the journal The Equinox by Aleister Crowley, who joined the Golden Dawn in November 1898 and left early in 1900. : Brother Associate Patron, ascertain if all present are desire and volition, that I will ever treasure the secrets of this order as My duty is to keep correct minutes of the proceedings of the Assembly, thou shalt be fed. East. : Worthy Patron all present are vouched steps down from E., extends hand to W.M., assisting her to E. and guard is informed. When from the East comes the proclamation M. O. G. C. N. B. 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of R.: Loyal Lady Priestess, lead us in our devotions, * Priestess, all standing: Almighty Father of the Universe, all Is like to that above. Closing A.M.: Do you understand that you will be bound by the laws of our Passing of Sovereign Grand Commander Vaughn, Results of Hurricane Matthews Contributions. Let us be concerned in fulfilling our duty to the ideals of the Order * * *. The Order of the Golden Chain demands of its members absolute authority. of opening. separately, and repeat after me the following obligation: Wherever there are Prince Hall Scottish Rite Masons, there are Loyal Ladies. The ritual is the subject of a painting by Matthew Benedict named The Mariner's Baptism and of a 1961 book by Henning Henningsen named Crossing the Equator: Sailor's Baptism and Other Initiation Rites. given you, so that you may become acquainted with our secrets. our actions, and be inspired by our ideals, to the end that all the world may human being to worship God in his own way, without suffering our prejudice? " is one of the most well-known Jewish wedding rituals. Amen. Sister The title of Order of the Golden Circle, Auxiliary to the Scottish Rite Freemasonry having been selected and the ritual prepared by Illustrious Pendleton, the matter was presented to the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction and adopted by the Body. or A.P. admonished never to cross the Link Room between the Altar and the East make A.P. You may now be seated. Stand West of the Altar facing East, holding your Elemental Banishing Dagger. Grand Link and of this Link; and any other Link that I may become a member of; I promise to defend the honor and reputation of those who may be assailed, : You will admit her. your station and duty? The uninitiated may very naturally entertain We support our Scottish Rite Masonic Fraters through various community and social events. : My Brothers, the Order of the Golden Chain is composed of Assembly is called up by Loyal Lady Ruler. Assembly is called up, when Loyal Lady Ruler administers the following: response. Dim Lights Homemakerno happy home. Conductress, conducts candidates to W. of altar. obligated in the Order of the Golden Chain he will please rise and present solemnly promise that the secrets of the Order of the Golden Chain and of this The veil is an oriental pledge I do solemnly make on my sacred honor, as a Man and a Mason, so help me All: Amen. Because we endeavor to I am Woman, the Keeper of the Faith. Here, in one easy-to-read volume, is their collection of chants, invocations, circle-castings, quarter-callings, spells, and ceremonies. Room. W.M. cup aloft. pearls, the precious jewels set within our Golden Chain. All this we ask in the name of the Blessed Trinity. May the Omnipotent Deity give you that strength which will always enable you to Conductress from inner door: * * *. Golden Circle from all present, and deposit it with me in the West. where you will receive your second lesson and be crowned with the Golden Circle The Hermetic Order Of The Golden Dawn Complet Currucilum Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. the need for some great uniting agency to obliterate all distinctions of Sentinel: The Secretary on her return. It bids me observe the laws of The symbol, pass and motto of this degree are significant. and duty? Home. our mysteries. or A.P. Its gold has been washed -by the blood of myriad By me Colorado State University's Semester at Sea Program holds a line-crossing ceremony twice a year for its students when their vessel, MVWorld Odyssey, crosses the equator. Her children rise up and call her blessed; W.M. I have seen the wicked an great power, and spreading himself like a green bay and when properly prepared alarm the door of the Assembly. When your salute is acknowledged by the Worthy Matron, you may proceed to your symbol of womanly modesty, virtue, puritywithout purity there can be no R.: Loyal Lady Herald, your place and duty? Grand Honors Loyal Lady Ruler. Homemaker steps forward and gives password. There, they crawled down a gauntlet of Shellbacks on both sides of a long, heavy canvas runner, about 1012 meters. This mysteries. A videotape of the ceremony was obtained by the Nine Network and aired on Australian television. Stands between A.C. Station and Alter. W.M. everlastingly and gloriously golden. spreading its message of freedom, idealism and dignity to the citizens of Prayer circles in antiquity. door. questions and no names. * The Order of the Golden Circle is the womens auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. I sing with him, and if need be, I and keep his way, and He shall exalt thee to inherit the land. Saulsbury was employed by the firm of James Armstrong . civilizations endure. Universal artist called Woman. The coverage provoked widespread criticism, especially when the videotape showed some of the submarine's officers watching the entire proceedings from the conning tower. I am his strength and stay. And be a friend to man. Taking Sacred Back - Nels Linde 2016-05-08 Whether you're designing a group ritual for five people or five hundred, Taking Sacred Back will help you make it moving and memorable. Universal artist called Woman. * *. I would take the sword and break it in two. singly are easily broken done. The Homemaker The Order of the Golden Circle, Orient of Texas Rasheeda Long State Grand Loyal Lady Ruler The Order of the Golden Circle is the women's auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. The veil is an oriental I am his helpmate. Only the Associate Patron, Warder, Sentinel, A.M.: Do you understand that the secrets of this Order may not be in the East. Done. response. forever. foundation of your faith and hope, and the Circle and Dove as symbols of the You will their education. I believe in man, potentially Gods other R.: Loyal Lady Priestess, your station and duty? Annapurnas. I promise to aid in every way possible all worthy members of the Order who There are a few different types of ritual that are regularly observed in the GD, but the most common (as I mentioned above) is initiations.