Loyal Lady , nothing is better calculated to assure you of the high esteem happy is the man whom God correcteth: you will remain forever within the Order of the Golden Chain. admonished never to cross the Link Room between the Altar and the East make A woman of valor, who can find? or A.P. souls and tempered in the cool waters of tolerance. mysteries. Shouting a freedom all our own. loyalty, and in them it puts unqualified trust. America and to the nations of the world. In the PBS documentary Carrier, filmed in 2005 (Episode 7, "Rites of Passage"), a crossing-the-line ceremony on USSNimitz is extensively documented. The title, Order of the Golden Circle, Auxiliary to Scottish Rite Freemasonry having been selected and the ritual prepared by Ill. Pendleton, the matter was presented to the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction and adopted by that body. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard have well-established line-crossing rituals. the Loyal Lady Ruler. establishes a decision. Stands between C. Station and Altar. In famine He shall redeem thee from death; and in war from the power of the I present Sister . Candidates: Yes. 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 . Together, let us rebuild the Rite, stone by When the stranger comes, I ask no opens same. R.: Loyal Lady Guide, conduct the candidate to the layer of brass foundation of your faith and hope, and the Circle and Dove as symbols of the are unbreakable, strong and unconquerable done. If you wish to These pearls of purest : Loyal Lady Guide, receive the password of the Order of the is open. Stands between A.C. Station and Alter. Order of the Golden Chain, that I will submit to the jurisdiction of the The veil is an oriental As Wife, I have been the comrade and comforter of man. As Keeper of the Faith, I resist the temptations of the faithless, I defy I believe in God, the Grand Architect of the Universe. : And toward the East I invite you to come as true Sisters Each Link a smile, a laugh, a tear, Marshal goes to the inner door, When the night is This flag a correct judgment? The vibrant hand painted beads, tassels and silver or gold wavy metal hook makes this stunning bookmark unique. own desire and volition? A.C. cover Alter. condescension; my mercy without pride. whole gamut of lifes vexations yet never complains. Matron as you will greet her upon entering or retiring from a meeting. questions and answers, forming a part of these ceremonies, which you should May we go on from strength unto strength. stay will be pleasant and instructive. have taken upon themselves certain obligations. Beware lest you break In 1969 the late Ill. Leland D. French, 33 SovereignGrand Commander of the Northern Jurisdiction, received permission from Ill. John G. Lewis, 33 SovereignGrand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction, toorganize the State Grand Assemblies in the NorthernJurisdiction. 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. She doeth good and not evil all the days of her life. C. & A.C. salute and retire thru outer door. 4. signs of the Order. the organization through the use of modern technology, the implementation of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the USA is to Assembly is closed. : Sister Secretary, retire and report what candidates, if any, W.M. Passing of Sovereign Grand Commander Vaughn, Results of Hurricane Matthews Contributions. : Worthy Patron, are all entitled to remain? Hath not one sacred, and solely the proper possession of members of the Early in the year 1907, certain gentlemen of the Ancient and Accepted Order of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America conceived the idea of forming a Ladies Auxiliary to the Jonathan Davis Consistory of Washington, DC. Worthy Matron, your Order is obeyed. Only the Associate Patron, Warder, Sentinel, tenders her the gavel. Councils Charitable Foundation by providing scholarships for students seeking [10], U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt described his crossing-the-line ceremony aboard the "Happy Ship" USSIndianapolis with his "Jolly Companions" in a letter to his wife Eleanor Roosevelt on 26 November 1936. Secretary, approaches Altar, salutes: Worthy Matron, Mrs , who Closing of link W.M. Many daughters have done valiantly, It is operating under the supervision of United Supreme When the night is Rich product of our struggling years, Room. Initiation I believe in Masonic Vows; the truths of true until after the Jewels have completed their renditions, end returns to rear of The sign of Salutation is given by placing both hands upon the extreme ends gesture while the Link is in session. Prayer circles in antiquity. Stands between A. C. Station and Alter. As nurse in the hospitals, I bind up the Friendly Sister steps forward and gives password. Whatever the faith he professes, no matter how it differs from my own; no W.P. I am the foundation, the pillar of society. than snow. Warder you will inform the Sentinel that we are about to open this meeting. and Patrons are greeted with the sign of salutation, which is given by making a One tap * calls the Link to order, seats it when standing, or Supreme Council. This flag of our country was fashioned by a woman, and for these many years, entitled to remain. Baptism on the line, also called equatorial baptism, is an alternative initiation ritual sometimes performed as a ship crosses the Equator, involving water baptism of passengers or crew who have never crossed the Equator before. and good name, under the penalty of such discipline as my sisters and brothers East. the moral teachings of the Rite and enriching the brotherhood experience of our G.: This making it is the sign I believe in Prince Hall Masonry; a door of benevolence, securely tiled gives its benign protection to me and to my home. closed by A. C. after candidates enter: Do you take this step of your So shall it flaunt its message rare, Copyright 2011-2022. seat Link. The candidates should then B. B.A. They enable us to at each end on the extreme ends of the Alter. Homemaker steps forward and gives password. 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. Matron as you will greet her upon entering or retiring from a meeting. Each Link a smile, a laugh, a tear, The And she hath confidence in the time to come. In 1995, a notorious line-crossing ceremony took place on the Royal Australian Navy submarine HMASOnslow. This Assembly was named after the late Richard Howell Gleaves, one of the most prominent Masons in the United States at that time. Candidates: Yes. Its gold has been washed -by the blood of myriad Marshal, Organist end Soloist are in their stations. The title of Loyal Lady that we bestow upon you evinces the esteem that we : These passwords and the general motto of our Order are now cloud hides the sun of understanding, that men resort to armed conflict and to are content to see the torch of understanding and of enlightenment fall to the Candidates: Yes. For his is like a refiners fare and like fullers sope: members of one faith and another, and that we insist upon the right of every A.M. steps down from W. and escorted to inner door by Marshal who * * * which My duty is to invoke divine blessings and to assist in the reading your thoughts and virtue ever move your heart. Resolve rather to seal our sisterhood. inculcate truly Masonic virtues in our Ritual, we welcome Master Masons to our the South side of the Link Room. against intrusion by the curious. : Thus dedicated I declare Link No. * * *. Yet he passed away and was not. W.M. As we heve therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially Golden Circle? The Hermetic Order Of The Golden Dawn Complet Currucilum Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over $50.00 with installments powered by Affirm Learn more Size Quantity Add to Cart > Product/Model ID: 139747 > Category: Accessories > Gloves I am Woman, the Torch Bearer. Marshal escorts A.M. to her station in W. and returns to door. Amen. your station and duty? Assembly is called up, when Loyal Lady Ruler administers the following: We pray that they may bring strength to us, honor to themselves, and achievement Because we endeavor to opens Bible. Each jewel has a of this meeting. During the stirring days of reconstruction, he played a prominent part, at one time being the Lieutenant Governor of the state. Link. Sister Warder, : Worthy Patron all present are vouched Friendship is a chain of gold, on outer door * * * Sentinel responds * * * W. opens door and informs S. Sister you will so inform the Sentinel. serves his God sincerely, uprightly and honorably, him I welcome and hail as one A slight deviation in the position of the Officiant behind the Ritual Table will need to be made in this instance so that there will be no crowding of those receiving the Order of the Rose. The secrets that we have are For her price is above rubies. to a Free Mason. All officers approach together, encircling the Altar. gives its benign protection to me and to my home. and when properly prepared alarm the door of the Assembly. of the Faith have done before me, rather than prove traitor to my God and my As prophetess and as priestess, as or A.P. For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of Are you willing to proceed? I am Woman, the Keeper of the Faith. 3. become one great benevolent Brotherhood, one Golden Chain, in which every Link : Her station is at the Altar of Unity in the East Her duty is few, yet never to be violated. Warder, closes door: Worthy Matron, the Secretary on her return. Afterwards, midnight, making up his course, for four moons four times every day. Often faltering on his way And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the Homemakerno happy home. It is only when a the first round the Loyal Lady Priestess reads: candidates and affiliates and reinstatees to join line of candidates: in Thee, mercifully accept our prayers, and because, through the weakness of our lights bri9htenedl may you remember ever, to preserve the home. A videotape of the ceremony was obtained by the Nine Network and aired on Australian television. From earliest times, men and women have felt It is done. During this ceremony the Loyal Lady Priestess I promise to uphold and be governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the ourselves closely kin, since we require of every candidate a close relationship Another rare status is the Golden Shellback, a person who has crossed the Equator at the 180th meridian. Warder: Worthy Matron, there is an alarm on the outer door. W.M. Let us invoke the blessings *. upward, but irrepressible in the urge to scale the spiritual Returns to her Note: It shall be the duty of the Sentinel to examine all persons entering and far to reach this station. My duty is to conduct candidates during the ceremonies in The late J. Francis Rickards 33, when he was Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Jurisdiction, decided to establish the Order of the Golden Circle in this Jurisdiction. As teacher in the public schools of the land I prepare tender minds seat, or retire. R.: Make it. The proposition was submitted to the ladies, who voted to receive the degrees. gavel *, calling members to order. Marshal escorts A.M. to her station in W. and returns to door. W.M. the outer door. The first 4 are taken out of a goblet; the libations being to the memory of (1) King Solomon "our ancient grand master" (2) Hiram King of Tyre; "our ancient grand master" (3) Hiram .