THE GREAT PRIORY

The Great Priory

K.T. RITUAL No. 1(1990 edition) OF THE
United Religious, Military and Masonic
AMENDMENTS
Orders ofThe Temple and ofSt. John of
Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and
Page 19 Line 26 To read Malta ofEngland and Wales and its
Guard — “The Reveiential or
Railing Sign of a Royal Arch Provinces Overseas.
Mason”
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C. of G. — “The Reverential or THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE
Hailing Sign of a Royal Arch
AND DRILL
Mason”

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M. — “The Reverential or Hailing
Sign of a Royal Arch Mason” ALL R[GHTS RESERVED

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1990

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I ~dition
‘rids edition contgiin~ an c~~pai~dud rubric to assist
ftirlhcr in Ihc ceremonial of the proceedings
particularly for Ihe (luticH 01 Ihe Marshal.
The principal altciations ot additions are:—
(i) the removal of thc Ponaltics from the Obligation,
reference to these being retained in the explanation
of the Symbols of theOrder.
(ii) the re-wording of the explanation of the Sign of
the Order.
(iii) a revised form of wording to be used by the
Preceptor when announcing the Closing of the
Preceptory after all business has been transacted.
(iv) Knights adopt position of prayer for the final
Blessing at the Closing of the Preceptory.
(v) Theword of a Royal Arch Mason is no longer given
by the Pilgrim.
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INUCTION
A T the beginning of the XVIHth century all
Freemasons professed belief in the Christian
Trinity as a matter of course, but the Constitutions
of 1723 and 1738 opened the doors to “all good Men
and true” irrespective of iheir religious persuasion,
with the sole exception of atheists. This affected
Roman Catholics and Protestants alike, but the
lodge ballot boxes provided an adequate remedy.
The Papal Bull, “In Eminenti Apostolatus Specula”
of 1738 e,ccommunicated all freemasons and any
who aided ihem after its promulgation and
registration with the Civil Authorities in the various
dioceses. This produced an immediate reaction, and
by about 1740 a number of degrees with a Christian
background appeared in France and gradually
spread over Europe.
The most important of these were a masonic
Templar Rite and a Rose Croix Degree, neither of
which has any histoncal or ritual connection with
the old Military Orders or with the medi~val
Rosicrucians.
lt is not known how, or precisely when, the
Templar-Malta Rite reached the British Isles, but
traces of it are found in the 1760s and the wide
variety of the ritual forms extant by the end of the
century suggests that they came from different
sources. In all cases the degrees appear to have been
adopted by Royal Arch Chapters and, at first,
worked by them under their existing Warrants.
After the failure of an attempt by the Baldwyn
Encampment at Bristol to organize matters on a
national basis an approach was made to Thomas
Dunckerley, who received sufficient support
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throughout the country to forni a Grand Encamp-
ment In 1791 he presided over the first meeting of
the Grand Conclave composed of seven
independent Encampments From innate conserv-
atism, doubts as to the effect of the Secret Societies
Act, 1799, and various other factors, it was some
years before the movement received general
acceptance.
During the Grand Mastership of the Duke of
Sussex (1812-1843) there was for a time a strong
section in the United Grand Lodge bitt~rly opposed
to all masonic activity outside the Craft and Royal
Arch, in spite of the grudging toleration of the
“Degrees of the Orders of Chivalry” inserted in
Article 11 of the Act of Union of the Grand Lodges;
and, to avoid adding fuel to the fire, the Duke
ceased to summon the Grand Conclave, which at
that time was the warranting authority; but he
instructed his headquarters to grant dispensations
to meet and install Knights, pending the issue of
formal warrants
By the 1830s tension had eased and the Duke,
under his own signature and without reference to
the Grand Conclave, warranted a few
Encampments and erected a Province for Dorset
After his death in 1843 the position had so far
improved that the Duke’s Deputy, John Christian
Burckhardt, was able to resume Grand Conclave
meetings, Col C K Kemeys Tynte was installed as
Grand Master, and normal conditions were
restored, except that the grant of warrants remained
in the sole discretion of the Grand Master.
When Dunekerley took control of the Rite he did
nor interfere with the form of ritual worked by the
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individual Encampments, but in the [850’s it was
felt desirable to introduce a measure of uniformity.
All the old workings were studied, and the
present-day Templar iitual was built around the
core of one dating from the XVlllth century A few
years later the same was done for the Mediterranean
Pass (Knight of St Paul) and Malta degrees.
In the 1870s a serious attempt was made to extend
this principle to embrace England and Wales,
Scotland, and Ireland under a Convent General,
with domestic control reserved to each country but a
ritual common to all Only England and Ireland put
this into effect, for Scotland retired at an early stage
of the negotiations The changes aroused
opposition throughout the English Jurisdiction and
the plan had to be modified But, in spite of the
subsequent adhesion of the Sovereign Great Priory
of Canada, Convent General tottered to an
unlamented death in 1896, when each country
reverted to complete independence, in respect of
both administration and ntual.
 A CHAPEL OF THE ORDER Or~ uiik~ T

ALTAR Pr~minaryDfrft~
a Cross The apartment represents a C~e7 ~
b. C Candles. In the East it placed an Altar on wIz~ ~ 4
d. e Flower Vases a Cross, two lighted Candles and ai AI~r~ 1Th~f4
Alms dash Sepulchre is £fl the centre of tue C~r~1 (-~r
g VofHG opposite)
In the West is placed a table on whidi ~
Bread and Water.
SEPULCHRE The Eminent Preceptor’s Chair i~ in ~
I Triangle
the North side of the Altar. A small ped~r&i ~
providedfor the use of the E. P.
2 Crucifix
3 VofHG
The Chaplain is stationed m the S. £ o~
side of the Altar. In most cases, when ike ~fr
4 S and Xbns
offers prayer, he stands in the middle of ~
5 Cup of Wane facing East, and removes his headdz~t
6 Lamb “A — Men” has been said or sung, 1w rep~
7 Dove headdress and resumes his place: the excp
8 Cock
is the Benediction given at the end of G~fr
Preceptory. Whenever the E. P. is seated, ~
9 Cube. Pen and
small stone
the Chaplain.
10 Belt The Firsi and Second Constables are St
II Breast-plate the S. W. and N. W. respectively, with the M
12 Spurs
between them, who has the Deputy Mw~z2
left.
13 Shield
14 Helmet The Treasurer sits at the table in the N.E. on:
IS Sword
of the Registrar.
16 Dagger 7

-O~F1CERS

A Eminent
Preceptor
B Chaplain

C 1st Constable
D. 2nd Constable

E Treasurer
Es Registrar
F Marshal

Fa Deputy Marshal
0 Almoner
H 1st Herald
1 2nd Herald

K 1st Standard
Bearer
L. 2nd Standard
Bearer
M Captain of Guards
N Organist

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The Religious, Military and Masonic
Orderofthe Temple

Preliminary Directions
The apartment represents a Chapel of the Order
In the East is placed an Altar on which are —a Bible,
a Cross, two lighted Candles and an Alms Dish. The
Sepulchre is in the centre of the Chapel (see plan
opposite).
In the West is placed a table on which is provided
Bread and Water.
The Eminent Preceptor’s Chair is in the N.E on
the North side of the Altar. A small pedestal must be
providedfor the use of the E.P.
The Chaplain is stationed in the SE. on the South
side of the Altar. In most cases, when the Chaplain
offers prayer, he stands in the middle of the Altar,
facing East, and removes his headdress. after
“A — Men” has been said or sung, he replaces his
headdress and resumes his place: the exception to this
is the Benediction given at the end of Closing the
Preceptory. Whenever the E. P. is seated, so also is
the Chaplain
The First and Second Constables are stationed in
the S.W. and N. W. respectively, with the Marshal
between them, who has the Deputy Marshal on his
left.
The Treasurer sits at the table in the N.E on the left
of the Registrar.

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 It is desirable that the Marshal should be a Past
Preceptor.
The Marshal draws and returns his sword on all
occasions when the Knights are called “To Order” or
told to “Be seated”, except where stated on most
occasions he sets the time for the other Knights for
these Drills
Whenever possible the Candidate should be on the
Marshal’s left.
The RubricsKof this Ritual are framed for a
Preceptory in which a Deputy Marshal has been
appointed.
Where no Deputy Marshal is appointed, the
Marshal will be assisted by the 1st Herald
The Deputy Marshal may, if it is desired, take
charge of the Candidate when there is only one, in
which case he will be assisted by the 1st Herald M
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then direcis the movements of the Knights, Arch of
Steel, Salutes, etc., as laid down intheRitual
The Captain of Guards is stationed within the
entrance of the Chapel He draws his sword when the
Knights are first called “To Order” He keeps it
drawn until the Knights “Return Swords” after the
Preceptory has been closed When the Knights are
called “To Order” he stands with his sword at the
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“Carry” When the Knights are seated, he siis “at
ease”, i e, with blade of his sword resting on his right
shoulder, the right hand holding the hilt of the sword,
being crossedover the left, in front of him
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The other Officers are stationed in the positions
shown in the Plan
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Salutation of the Order—A. ffc
(for details seepage 62)
Collection o Alms.
Immediately prior to the collection of Alms, M.
calls the Knights to rise they do not draw swords.
The Templar Hymn may be sung during the
collection.
Towards the end of the collection the Chaplain
moves in front of the Altar and stands facing West
When the Almoner or other Knight making the
collection has completed, he stands in front of the
Chaplain facing East. he hands the Alms to the
Chaplain, who turns right-about he offers the Alms
at the Altar, turns right-about again and hands the
Alms back to the Knight who had collected them he
places them on the Treasurer’s table and returns to
his place, the Chaplain returns to hisplace.
The M instructs the Knights to be seated
AII propositions should then be dealt with prior to
formally closing the Preceptory.
Reports (other than those for the Candidate) are
dealt with asfollows•—
GUARD.—KnocksIIIII II
C. OF G —Brother 2nd Constable there is a
report
2ND C —Brother Captain of Guards, see who
seeks admission.
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C OFG. to Guard.—Who comes here
GuARD.—Knight
 C.OF G. closes door and reports with the S. of
Form ofOpening a Preceptory
Crus.—E.P ,Knight . . . . seeks admission. An Arch of Steel is formed in the West under the
E.P.—Admit him,Brother Captain of Guards. direction of the Marshal (see Drill).
The Knight is admitted, draws his sword, salutes the M.—Brother Knights. To order.
E. P. with the S. of Crus., returns his sword and E. P. enters under the Arch of Steel and takes the
takes his seat. Chair.
Guarding the Sepulchre Order ofPro cession:
The minimum number of Knights to guard the Dep. Marshal
Sepulchre is four (one on each side): eight Knights Great Officers
provide a more impressive guard (three each on the (inpairs, juniors leading)
North and South sides and one each on the East and 2nd Constable 1st Constable
West). It is desirable for the Marshal to nominate the
Knights and rehearse this movement before the Chaplain
Preceptorv is opened. E. P.
Where the Knights of the Arch of Steel guard the S. (Marshal)
the drill is given on pages 60 and61. The Knights forming the Arch of Steel resume
their stations under the direction of the
NOTE Marshal.
All crosses, stars and lewels, except those E.P. rises.—Brother Knights. To order. Assist
worn around the neck, are to be worn on the me to open this Preceptory.
left breast of the tunic and not on the ribbon,
nor on the red cross on the tunic E.P.—Are the approaches properly guarded?
The Cross should be nearer to the centre, the Marshal proceeds to the entrance, sees Capt. of
Malta Jewel next to it and in line with it, and the Guards at his post. He opens the door and
Star should be just below them sees Guard at his post. He closes the door,
returns to hisplace and reports.

MOURNING M. (no sign).—Eminent Preceptor, the

approaches are properly guarded.
A bow of black crepe 4” x 1¼,, worn on the
point of the left shoulder above the Emblem on E.P.—See that none are present but Brethren of
the Mantle. the Temple.
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Marshal looks round the Preceptory and satisfies
himself that it is so. He gives the S. of Crus.
and reports.
M.—Eminent Preceptor, none are present but
true Brethren of the Temple.
E.P.—Brother Registrar, call the Roll.
Each Knight, when his name is called, says “Here”
giving the S. of Crus.
E.P.—I call upon the Chaplain to beseech
Almighty God t6send his Holy Grace amongst us.
Chaplain, stands in front of the Altar, facing East,
and removes his headdress—
Let us—pray. All knights adopt the position of
prayer
Merciful Redeemer of penshing mankind, who
has promised that Thou wouldst be in the midst of
those assembled in Thy Holy Name; look down
upon us, Thy humble servants, with an eye of tender
compassion, and so direct us that our labours may
be begun, continued and ended in love to Thee,
affection to our companions, protection to the
distressed, and obedience to our Order. A—men.
The Prayer for the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty
may be read by the Chaplain.
0 Lord our Heavenly Fathei, high and mighty,
King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the only Ruler of
Pnnces, Who dost from Thy Throne behold all the
dwellers upon earth Most heartily we beseech
Thee, with Thy favour to behold our Most Gracious
Sovereign Lady Queen ELIZABETH and so
replenish her with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit that
she may always incline to Thy will and walk in Thy
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way. Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts,
grant her in health and wealth long to live,
strengthen her that she may vanquish and overcome
all her enemies, and finally after this life she may
attain everlasting joy and felicity, through Jesus
Christ our Lord A—men.
The Lord’s Prayer is then recited by all.
Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be
Thy name Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in
earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive
them that trespass against us And lead us not into
temptation, But deliver us from evil For thine is the
kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and
ever. A—men All Knighis return to the carry.
Chaplain replaces headdress and resumes hisplace
EP—Exhorting you, my Brethren, to bear
always in mind the solemn and sacred ties by which
we are bound to the Order and to one another, I
now, in the name of the Holy, Blessed and Glorious
Trinity, All Knights come to the Recover and in the
name of *Christ our Prophet, *Christ our Priest,
*Christ our King, declare this Preceptory to be
open
* The E P pronounces these words slowly He and
the Knights salute with the S. of Crus
The Chaplain opens the Bible on the Altar; at same
time the Marshal that on the 5, both at St
John, Chap. I.
The E P takes his seat.
M.—Bro Knights, I call upon you to salute our
E.P with three
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The Knights give the Salutation of the Order thrice
taking the time from the M. (for details see
page 62)
M.—Bro. Knights. Be seated.
Note —Preceptories which used a different method of
Opening previous to 1900 are permitted to
continue to use thqt method.
Both during the Opening and the Closing
appropriate music may be played.
N.B — When the foregoing Ceremony is used
in GREAT PRIORY or a PROVINCIAL
PRIORY the titles of the various Officers
must be changed accordingly, and all the
Scripture ext racts must be read.
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Form ofClosing a Preceptory
The Alms must have been collected previously, and
allpropositions dealt with.
E.P.—Bro. Knights, all business for the
advancement of the Glory of the Cross and for the
Honour of our Order having been completed, we
may now close this Preceptory for, praise be to God,
all is well, and God grant that it may so continue and
goodness be every day increased.
E.P.—Bro. Knights, E.P. rises—To order.
Listen to our Precepts.
Chaplain, standing in his place, facing West.—
Love, honour, and fear God; walk after His
commandments. Maintain and defend the Christian
Faith and the honour, dignity and interests of our
Order. Be loyal to your Sovereign, dutiful to the
Grand Master and obedient to those who rule over
you. Prefer honour to wealth. Be just and true in
word and deed. Give no willing cause of offence to
any; but, while opposing wrong and injustice,
deport yourselves courteously and gently. Assist the
distressed, the widow and the fatherless. Eschew aU
debasing employment, recreation and company;
abhor pride and seffishness and so raise the standard
of chivalrous honour, striving for the welfare ol
your Brethren.
Chaplain then reads Psalm 122. (A. V.)
“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into
the house of the Lord.
Our feet shall stand within thy gates, 0
Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact
together;
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord,
unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the
name of the Lord.
For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones
of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall
prosper that love thee,,
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within
thy palaces.
For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will
now say, Peace be within thee.
Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will
seek thy good
Chaplain stands in front of the Altar, facing East,
and removes his headdress.—Let us—pray
All Knights adoptposition ofprayer
Chaplain 0 Merciful Lord, grant Thy Holy
~rotection and salutary blessing to this Preceptory
nlighten its rulers with the rays of Thy Brightness,
that they may see the Just ways of our Heavenly
Captain and may by their example teach the Knights
committed to their charge so to follow them through
this wilderness of temptation that, being armed with
the Shield of Faith and the Breastplate of
Righteousness, they may overcome the enemies of
Thy Holy Name and finally arrive at the Heavenly
Jerusalem,through Jesus Christ our Saviour
A—men.
All Knights return to the Carry
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Chaplain replaces headdress and resumes hisplace.
E P.—In the name of the Holy, Blessed and
Glorious Trinity and in the name of *Christ our
Prophet, *Christ our Priest, *Chnst our King, I
close this Preceptory.
* The E. P. pronounces these words slowly. He and
the Knights salute with the S of Crus.
Chaplain, stands in front of the Altar, facing West,
without removing headdress:
Chaplain. Let us pray—Knights adopt position of
prayer May the blessing of our Heavenly Captain
descend upon us, and remain with us now and
evermore. A—men.
or
Pax et Benedictio Det Omnipotentis, Patns, Filii
et Spiritus Sancti, in vos descendat, et vobiscum
maneat in s~cula s~culorum. A—men.
Knights carryswords.
Chaplain closes Bible on Altar, at the same time the
M closes Bible on S.
An Arch of Steel is formed in the West under the
direction of the Marshal and the E. P. retires.
Order of Recession—
Dep. Marshal
E P.
Chaplain
2nd Constable 1st Constable
Great Officers (in pairs, seniors leading)
Marshal remains in the Temple
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Knights not forming the Arch of Steel stand to order
at their stations They return swords under the
direction of the Marshal and disperse when
the Arch of Steel is dismissed. If there is no
Arch of Steel, the Knights return swords
under the direction of the Marshal when E. P
and his recession have left the Preceptory.
Note — Preceptories which used a different method
of Closing previous to 1900 are permitted to
continue to use that method.
NB — When the foregoing Ceremony is used in
GREAT PRIORY or a PROVINCIAL PRIORY
the titles of the various Officers must be changed
accordingly, and all the Scripture extracts must be
read.
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Ceremony ofInstallation
PARTi
The Candidate is prepared, habited as a Pilgrim,
wearing a mantle of brown, with a cord round
his waist, a scrip over his left shoulder, a
water-bottle over his right shoulder; a
pilgrim’s hat, and he carries a pilgrim’s staff in
his right hand. He is conducted to the entrance
of the Preceptory by the Guard The Alarm
(liii) is sounded without
C OF G. (rises, gives the S. of Crus.)—Brother
Second Constable, there is an alarm.
2ND C —Ascertain the cause thereof.
The C.of G. opens the door and, seeing Can., closes
it and reports with the S. of Crus
C OF G.—Eminent Preceptor, a stranger is en-
deavouring to enter our Preceptory.
E.P.—Be cautious and see who the intruder is.
C.OFG., opening the door—Who comes here?
Guard.—Companion ., a pilgrim on his
travels, weary and fatigued, having heard of this
Preceptory of Knights Templar, is anxious to take
refuge therein and, if possible, to be admitted to the
privileges of the Order
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C OFG.—What recommendation does he bring
Guard.—The first sign of a Royal Arch Mason.
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C. OF G. to Can.—Show me that sign. Done.
C.OF G.—Wait, while I report to the Eminent
Preceptor.
C.OF G. closes the door, faces E.P. and salutes
with the S. of Crus.—Eminent Preceptor, Compan.
ion a pilgnm on his travels, weary and
fatigued, having heard of this Preceptory of Knights
Templar, is anxious to take refuge therein and if
possible, to ~be admitted to
Order. , the privileges of the
E.P.—What recommendation does he bring?
C. OF G.—The first sign of a Royal Arch Mason.
E.P.—Let him be admitted with caution.
Marshal goes to door, receives Declaration Book
from the Guard and takes it to the E. P. who
examines it.
E.P.—I confirm that the Declaration has been
duly signed.
Marshal places Declaration Book on Registrar’s
table. He then veils the Cross on the
Sepulchre and returns to his station in the
West.
M.—Bro. Knights. To order.
M with sword at the Carry, goes to door, Pilgrim is
admitted by Capt. of Guards, and is received
by the Mar., who guides him with his left hand
on Pilgrim’s right elbow; and conducts him to
a point about six paces away from and to the
East of 2nd Con.
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Mar. and Pilgrim then advance together towards 2nd
Con., who challenges Pilgrim by presenting
his sword to P’s. breast, Mar. must not
attempt to parry Con. ‘s sword.
2ND C. Who are you who dares to penetrate thus
far into our Preceptory?
M.—Companion , a pilgrim on his
travels, weary and fatigued, having heard of this
Preceptory of Knights Templar, is anxious to take
refuge therein and, if possible, to be admitted to the
privileges ofthe Order.
2ND C.—What recommendation does he bring?
M.—The first sign of a Royal Arch Mason.
2ND C. to Can. —Show me that sign.
To enable Pilgrim to show Sn., 2nd. Con, withdraws
sword about 12 inches, but still maintains
threat.
Pilgrim shows Sn.
2nd Con. brings sword to the Recover, then to the
Carry.
2ND C.—Pass in the name of..
Mar leads Pilgrim to a similar point to the East of 1st
Con
Mar and Pilgrim advance together towards
1st Con who challenges Pilgrim in the same
manner.
1st Con. challenges Pilgrim in the same words as 2nd
Con., and receives the same answers. Pilgrim
shows Sn.
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1st Con. brings sword to the Recover, then to the
Carry.
1st Con—Pass, in the name of
Mar. leads Pilgrim to central point in the West,
midway between Constables and Sepulchre,
facing East
M.—Show that sign to the E.P. P shews sign.
E.P.—Wekome in the Name of rest yourselt
and partake of bread, the staff of life, and water, ihe
only refreshment we can at present proffer you.
M.—Bro. Knights. Be seated.
Mar. sets time by returning his own sword.
Dep Mar. moves Mar’s chair forward a few feet;
Mar. conducts Pilgrim to chairand seats him.
Dep. Mar. brings platter ~with bread and cup with
water from table in West, and hands them to
Mar Mar. offers platter to Pilgrim, who takes
piece of bread and eats, he offers cup to
Pilgrim, who takes it and drinks. Mar hands
platter and cup to Dej.i. Mar., who replaces
them on table in West. Mar. instructs Pilgrim
to rise, and leads him to central point in West.
~ ifa7%~~ce~~i7 in all his replies
* Mar, draws his sword
E.P.—Pilgnm, you have sought refuge in our
Preceptory, and desire to be admitted 10 the
privileges of our Order; let me therefore demand of
you: on whom in the hour of danger do you rely?
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Pilgrim prompted by Mar—On God.
E.P.—And in whom do you put your trust for
eternal salvation?
Pilgrim prompted by Mar—In our blessed
Saviour Jesus Christ.
E.P.—Can you give me any proof of your
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sincerity
Pilgrim prompted by Mar—I am willing to
undertake any task, however perilous, which may
entitle me to admission under your banner as a
Soldier of the Cross.
E.P.—Then, as a proof of your faith, I enjoin you
a seven years~ pilgrimage. This you will figuratively
perform by proceeding seven times round the
Preceptory.
M.—Brother Knights. To order.
(E P, and Chap. remain seated).
M.—Guard the Sepulchre.
Cons. remain at their stations.
Certain Knights, previously detailed, move directly
to, and take post round the Sep., swords at the
Carry, facing outwards The minimum
number is four, one on each side, but more
Knights may take part if they are available.
All Knights must take post at the sides of the
Sep., and notat the corners.
Mar., with sword at the Carry, precedes the Pilgrim,
as they march together round the Preceptory.
Mar. should vary the pace from quick during
the first round to tired and slow during the
thirdround.
On the third round, as Mar. approaches South-West
corner of Sep.
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 2ND C. to M.—Halt.
Mar. leads Pilgrim to central point in the West where
both Halt facing East, Mar. to South of
Pilgrim.
2ND C. salutes with the S. of Crus —Eminent
Preceptor, the Pilgrim has performed three years of
his pilgrimage and, having evinced great zeal and
fidelity, I beg to request that you will remit the
remainder of the term
E.P.—Biotfrer Second Constable, I readily
accede to your request and remit the remainder of
the term
M.—Bro. Knights. Resume your stations.
Chaplain, stands in front of the Altar, facing East,
and removes his headdress.—Let us—pray
All Knights adoptposition of prayer.
E. P. rises; Pilgrim, prompted, places rt hand on
heart.
PRAYER
0 Great Emmanuel, our heavenly Captain, look
down, we beseech Thee, on this Preceptory and
impart Thy Holy Grace to the Candidate now
before Thee, that he may acquit himself as a good
and faithful Soldier of the Cross and henceforward
with a firm resolution shun all occasions of
offending Thee and so become worthy of Thy
acceptance and salvation. A—men All Knights
return to the carry.
Chaplain replaces headdress and resumes his place.
E.P.—Let the Pilgrim n6w approach the Holy
Sepulchre and, kneeling on both knees and placing
both hands on the Holy Gospels, enter into a solemn
obligation.
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Mar. restrains Pilgrim from moving. Dep. Mar
returns sword. Mar. removes hat and staff
from Pilgrim, which he hands to Dep. Mar.,
who disposes of them in a convenient pIt ce in
the West. Dep.Mar. draws sword again. Mar.
instructs Pilgrim to advance to the Sep., there
to kneel on both knees and to place both hands
on the Holy Gospels.
Mar. gives cue to Cons., who advance together on
either side of Sep., halt when they are abreast
of the Holy Gospels, turn inwards together,
come to the Recover, then lower their swords
so that the blades are resting horizontally
across the hands of the Pilgrim, with the hilts
lightly balanced in their right hands. All other
Knights remain at the Carry.
E.P —Pilgrim, you will ~state your Christian
Names and Surname and say after me:—
OnLIGATIoN
I , in the name of the Holy, Blessed and
Glorious Trinity and in the presence of the Knights
here assembled, do hereby and hereon most
solemnly promise and swear never to reveal the
secrets of a Knight Templar to anyone beneath that
rank, unless it be to a Candidate for the same, in a
lawful Preceptory of Knights Templar, and then
only while acting as a regularly installed Preceptor. I
furthermore solemnly promise that I will faithfully
defend and maintain the holy Christian faith against
all unprovoked attacks of its enemies; that I will not
shed the blood of a Knight Templar in wrath, unless
it be in the Just wars of sovereign princes or states;
but, on the contrary, will defend him, even at the
risk of my life, where or whensoever his life or his
honour may be in danger; that I will, to the utmost
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of my power, protect the near and dear relatives and
connections of Knights Templar and if possible
prevent all harm, danger or violence to which they
may be exposed. Lastly, I do most sincerely promise
to be obedient to the supreme authorities of the
country in which I do, or may, reside; strictly to
observe and maintain the Ancient Laws and
Regulations of the Order and the Statutes of the
Great Priory of England and Wales and its
Provinces Overseas and to answer and obey, so far
as lies in my power, all sui~nmonses sent to me. To all
these points I swear fidelity, without evasion,
equivocation or mental reservation of any kind So
help me Christ and keep me steadfast in this my
solemn obligation,
Constables raise their swords and “engage” them
over Novice’s head.
E.P.—You will seal that solemn obligation seven
timeswith your lips on the Holy Gospels.
Novice does so.
E.P —Arise, Novice of our Order. Constables
carryswords and resume their stations.
Novice rises
M.—Bro. Knights. Be seated E P. sits Novice,
Mar. and Dep. Mar. remain standing.
E P —Let the Novice be divested of his pilgrim’s
habit and assume the garb of a Soldier of the Cross
Marshalleads Novice back to centralpoint in West
Marshal, assisted by Dep M, takes off the pilgiim’s
habit, etc Dep.M places them in the W. and
hands tunic to M., who invests Novice
M.—Standard Bearers take post.
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Both Standard Bearers rise, and take post on either
side of Sep., 1st St.B to South, 2nd St B. to
~1 North, both facing Sep Mar takes post on
South side of Novice, Dep.Mar. takes post a
fewpaces behind Novice.
E.P.—The Novice will now attend to a portion of
Holy Scripture.
During the reading by the Chap., each St.B. in turn
picks up the appropriate piece of regalia or
armour as it is named;
1st St. B. Belt, Spurs; Helmet.
2nd St. B Breastplate, Shield; Sword.
Breastplate, Shield and Helmet should be
held by St B. as though he himself were
wearing the item. Spurs should be held with
the rowelspointing awayfrom the person
Sword should be picked up horizontally in
both hands, hilt to the South.
Chaplain, standing in his place, facing West, reads
St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians, Chap. 6,
vv. 10-1 7 inclusive; he pauses as each piece of
regalia or armour is mentioned.
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and
in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour
of God, that ye may be able to stand against the
wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh
and blood but against principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and,
havingdone all, to stand.
.1 “Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about
with Truth,”
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1st St. B. hands Novice’s Belt and Frog, to Mar. who
invests Novice.
“and having on the breastplate of righteousness,
2nd St. B. hands Breastplate to Mar. who invests
Novice.
“and your feet shod with the preparation of the
Gospel of Peace,”
1st St. B. hands Spurs to Mar, who touches heels of
Novice with them.”
Chap. “above all, taking the Shield of Faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery
darts of the wicked.”
2nd St. B. picks up Shield, and hands it to Mar., who
invests Novice
“And take the Helmet ofSalvation,”
1st St. B. picks up Helmet, and hands it to Mar, who
figuratively invests Novice.
“And the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of
God.”
2nd St.B moves to East end of Sep , picks up Sword
in both hands, hands it to Mar., who in vests
Novice and instructs him to hold it at the
“Carry””
As each St. B moves to West to hand the piece of
regalia or armour, Mar. positions himself on
the appropriate side of Novice, South for 1st
St.B., and North for 2nd St.B., moving
behind Novice to getfrom side to side
Mar, as he receives each piece of regalia or armour,
does not hold it up for EP. to view it, but
invests Novice directly. Novice retains Belt,
Shield and Sword. After investing Novice, he
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hands Breastplate, Spurs and Helmet to
Dep Mar., who disposes of them in a
convenient place in the West.
Dep.Mar places Cap on head of Novice, as soon as
Mar. figuratively invests Novice with Helmet;
Mar. adjusts Cap from the front, so that
Novice is wearing it correctly.
M.—Standard Bearers resume your stations.
Dep. Mar. and St. Bs. return directly to their stations
and remain standing.
M —Bro. Knights—To Order
Mar. sets time by drawing his own sword.
E.P.—Being now armed as a Soldier of the Cross,
I must request you to make those professions which
were made by our sainted predecessors; you will
repeat after me suiting the action to the words.
Mar. directs Novice to hold sword close to his left
side, underneath the shield, as ifsheathed
E. P. placeshis Baton on pedestal and rises.
E.P.—i draw my sword in defence of the Holy
Christian Faith.
E. P. draws his sword, carrying it to the right front
above his head to thefull extent of the arm.
Mar. prompts Novice to copy action of E. P. and to
repeat the words.
E. P. returns sword to his side.
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Marshalprompts Novice to return Sword to side
E.P —I draw my sword in defence of all Knights
Templar. Novice copies as before.
E.P.—I draw my sword in defence of the near and
dear relatives and connections of Knights Templar.
Novice copies as before, but returns sword to
“Carry”
E P.—You are now about to proceed on a seven
years’ warfare and, as you may be stopped and
subjected to an examination as a Soldier enrolled
under the banner of the Cross, I will entrust you
with the sign and word of a Crusader, whereby you
will gain confidence and support.
The Sign is given thus (E.P. demonstrates,
Novice copies)
Bring the sword from the “carry” to the
“recover”, i.e. blade vertical, the back of the hand
to the front, the cross bar on the hilt level with the
mouth and about one inch from iL
r. t. t. 1 o. t c. b
p.’. if. o. t. I.e.,
a t.t.f.o t.r.e.,
m.a.s.p a.r.t t.c.
You will notice that this Sign is made in the form
of a Cross. E. P demonstrates Sign again. Novice
copies It is called the Sign ofa Crusader.
This sign E. P. demonstrates for third time. Novice
copies, should always be given when addressing the
E.P., or on entering or leaving the Preceptory. It
may be given with the hand on certain occasions
when the sword is notdrawn.
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The wordis . Novice repeats.
E. P. returns his sword andresumes his seat.
E.P.—Thus prepared, you may prosecute your
crusade, which you will figuratively perform by
proceeding seven times round the Preceplory, and
be prepared to defend yourself with your sword.
M. explains to the Novice: “when challenged, guard
yourhead with yoursword, thus.”
The challenge is made in each case by a downward
sweep of the sword, as if to strike at the head of
the Novice this is parried by the Novice
holding his sword horizontally above his head
with the right hand. when the blow is parried
the two swordsform a cross.
The Novice, accompanied by the Marshal, proceeds
round the Preceptory and is stopped and
challenged, in the first round by a P P in the
S E, in the second round by the 1st Con, in
the S W, and in the third round by the 2nd
Con. in the N.W.
Just before each challenge is made, M. cautions
Novice—
“Guard your head.”
Challenge—Who comes here?
Reply—A Soldier of the Cross
Challenge—Give me the Sign of a Crusader.
(Done)
Give me the Word of a Crusader
(Done)
PassG
After the Novice has been stopped and challengedfor
the third time by the 2nd Con.—
I5T C. to Marshal—Halt.
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Marshal conducts Novice to central point in the West
and both halt facing East.
lsr C. salutes with the S. of Crus.—Eminent
Preceptor, the Novice has zealously prosecuted the
campaign up to the present time; is it your pleasure
to remit the remainder ofthe term?
E.P —Most willingly I remit the remaining four
years of his probation as a Crusader.
The Marshal conducts the Novice to the N. W. of the
S. and then goes ~toS. W. himself Both face
East with Swords at the Carry.
E.P.—With the point of your sword you will assist
the Maishal to unveil the Cross and you will then
notice the scrollthereon
Novice, assisted by M., unveils the Cross on the S
and M. points to the scroll with his sword. He
retains crepe in his lefthand
E.P.—That scroll bears the initials of the Latin
inscription placed over our Saviour at his Cruci-
fixion.
M.—Bro. Knights. Be seated.
Marshalhands crepe to Dep M, who disposes of it.
Novice is conducted by the Marshal to central point
in the West, where he stands facing East. He is
divested of shield and sword, which are
placed in the West by Dep M
Marshal remains standing to South of Novice
CHARGE
E P. (or Past Preceptor)—Worthy Brother, now
a Novice of our Order, the ceremonies in which you
are engaged are calculated to impress your mind
deeply and, I trust, will have a lasting influence
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upon your future charact&. You were first, as a trial
of your faith and humility, enjoined to perform a
seven years pilgrimage, it represented the
pilgrimage of life, through which we are all passing;
we are all weary pilgrims, advancing towards that
haven where we shall cease from our labours and be
at rest for ever You were then, as a trial of your
courage and constancy, directed to perform seven
years of warlare. This represented to you the
constant warfare with the lying vanities and deceits
of this world, in which it is necessary for us always to
be engaged. You are now about to perform a year of
penance, as a further trial of your humility and of
that faith which will conduct you safely over the
dark gulf of death and land your enfranchised spirit
in the peaceful abodes ofthe blessed
Let the emblems of life and death which lie before
you remind you of the uncertainty of our earthly
existence and teach you to be prepared for the
closing hour of your mortal life, and rest assured
that a firm faith in the truths revealed to us will
afford you consolation in the gloomy hours of
dissolution and ensure your ineffable and eternal
happiness in the world to come
M.—Bro Knights. To order
Reverse swords.
E P rises
M returns his sword, then moves to the South side of
the Sep
The lights, except those on the S and Altar, should be
extinguished by Dep M, in which case the
Preceptory is not re-illuminated until Novue
has retired at the endof Part I
As the lights are extinguLshed, and it is strongly
recommended that they are, then the Chaplain
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 must have learned by heart the two portions of
Holy Writ on page 35.
E.P.—You are now to undergo one year of
penance and mortification; you will therefore take
that 5 . . . I in your left hand,* and one of those
small lighted tapers in your right,* and banishing all
worldly thoughts and mentally invoking the blessing
of heaven on your undertaking, you will figuratively
perform a year of penance by walking slowly round
the Preceptory, keeping your eyes fixed on those
emblems oflife and mortality.
* The s. . . I with face to Novice and the small taper
from the West end of the North side are here
presented to the Novice by the Marshal, who
instructs himto keep his hands close together.
The Novice proceeds slowly by himself once round
the Preceptory, and returns to his position
facing the E. P. A solemn dirge may be played
during the Penance.
E.P —You will now repeat after me: May the
spirit which once inhabited this s . . . I rise up and
testify against me, if ever I wilfully violate my
obligation as a Knight Templar; and may my light be
extinguished among men as was that of Judas
Iscariot for betraying his Lord and Master and as I
now extinguish this light
The Novice does so. The Marshal takes and replaces
on the S. first the unlighted taper and then the
s . . I.
M.—Bro, Knights Carry Swords.
E.P.—You are about to retire to meditate upon
the ceremony through which you have just passed
and to prepare yourself for the honour of Knight-
hood. And to enable you to gain re-admission, I will
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k.
entrust you with the Casual Sign and Grand
Password of our Order: the Chaplain will read a
portion ofHoly Writ
Chaplain, standing in his place facing West, reads
or recites Isaiah, chap 50, v 6 (A V )—“ I
gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them
that plucked off the hair I hid not my face from
shame and spitting.’
E P—The Casual Sign is given thus, as if p a. h f.
t. c
F P demonstrates, Novice copies. It may be given
with either hand
Chaplain, standing in his place facing West, reads
or recites Isaiah, chap. 8, v 1 (A V)
— ‘Moreover the Lord said unto me Take thee a
great roll and write in it with a man’s pen concerning
N4aher-shalal-hash-bazi’
E P —The Grand Password is (Novice
repeats G P) and is contained in the portion of
Scripture which has just been read to you by the
Chaplain. It is in the Hebrew language and it
signifies In making speed to the spoil he hasteneth
the prey
You may now retire
M.—Salute the E P with the S. of Crus with your
hand.
M conducts Novice to door and he retires
M.—Bro. Knights. Be seated
EP. sits.
If the Preceptory has been darkened, it is now
re-illuminated by Dep.M.
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The armour and regalia are replaced by the Dep M
The kneeling stool is placed in position in the East by
the Dep M
M. places the dagger in his own belt and satisfies
himself that the Stone is in order and that the
regalia of the Novice is ready
The scabbard is placed in the frog on the Novice’s belt
by the, Guard, before the Novice is
re-admitted
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PARTIT
Guard giveknockslllll II
C OF G. (rises, gives the S. of Crus )—Brother
Second Constable, there is a report
2ND C , rises, gives the S of Crus. with his hand —
Eminent Preceptor, there is a report.
E P —Inquire who seeks admission
2ND C. sits and says to C of G —See who seeks
admission
The C of G opens the door, sees Novice, closes the
door, faces E P. and salutes with the S of
Crus
C.OFG.—E.P.,our new Companion-in-Arms
E P —Admit him (Marshal with drawn sword
goes to the door)
The Novice gives the casual sign and G. P. W to C.of
G. and is admitted He is then conducted by
the Marshal to central pointin the West.
M —SalutetheE P withtheS ofCrus.,withyour
hand.
E P —Our new Companion-in-Arms will now
attend to a portion ofHoly Scripture.
Chaplain, standing in hisplacefacing West, reads
1St Peter, chap 2,vv 11-17.(A V.)—
“Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and
pilgrims abstain from fleshly lusts, which war
against the soul; having your conversation honest
among the Gentiles; that, whereas they speak
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against you as evil-doers, they may by your good
works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the
day of visitation Submit yourselves to every
ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake whether it be
the king, as supreme; or unto govcrnors, as unto
Ihem that are sent by him for the punishment of
evil-doers, and for ihe praise of them that do well
For so is the will of God; that with well-doing ye may
put to silence the ignorance of foolish men as free,
and not using your liberty for a cloak of
maliciousness, but as the servants of God Honour
all men Love 4he brotherhood Fear God Honour
the king Chaplain sits
E P —Brother Marshal, let the cup of memoly be
presented to our new Companion-in-Arms
Marshal returns sword, goes to South side oJ 5, and
picks up cup oJ wine, which he presents to
Novu e he warns hun in a whisper that he will
have to sip the wine on seven separate
Qc c asians when ~odirected
E P rises
M —Bro Knights To order M does not
draw his sword
E P —Worthy Brother, at your first admission
you were refreshed with bread and water, we now
invile you to refresh yourself with the cup of
memory You will repeal after me~
E P —To the memory of Moses, Aholiab and
Bezaleel, the three Grand Masters who presided
over the Holy Lodge Novice sips
E.P —To the memory of Solomon, King of
Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abif, the
three Grand Masters who presided over the Sacred
Lodge Novice sips
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E.P.—To the memory of Zerubbabel, the prince
of the people, Haggai the prophet and Joshua, the
son of Josedech, the High Priest, the three Grand
Masters who presided over the Grand or Royal
Lodge. Novice sips.
E.P —To the memory of St. John the Baptist, the
forerunner of Christ Novice sips
E P.—To the memory of St John the Evangelist,
the Beloved Apostle of Our Lord, who finished by
his learning what St. John the Baptist had com-
menced by his zeal. Novice sips
E P.—To the pious memory of all those valiant
knights who sealed their faith with their blood,
under the banner of the Cross Novice sips.
E P —To all Knights Templar, wheresoever
dispersed over the face of earth or water Novice
sips
Marshal takes cup, replaces it on the 5, then returns
to standon South side of Novice
M —Bro Knights Be seated.
E P sits. Marshal remainsstanding
E.P —You will now attend to another portion of
Holy Scriplure
Marshal goes to North of Sepulchre, opposite the
stone, facing South
Chaplain, standing in his place facing West, reads
Rev chap 2, v 17 (A V.)—
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit
saith unto the churches To him that overcometh
will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give
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him a white stone, and in the stone a new name
written, which no man knoweth saving he that
receiveth it.” Chaplain sits
Marshal collectspen and stone and returns to stand on
North side of Novice
Dep M rises andstands behind Novice
E.P.—Worthy Brother, it was customary at the
period of the institution of our Order for each
Novice to be required to sign his name with his
b . . d on the North-East Corner of the Mystical
Stone before he ~couldobtain the Sacred word which
it enshrines, are you prepared to sign* your name on
the Stone* which is now presented to you?
* Marshal handspen andstone to Novice.
M.—Are you prepared to conform to the ancient
ceremony ofthe Order?
N.,promptedby Dep M.—I am
M.—Whencewillyouh . . theb d
I
. .
N.,promptedbyDep M.—My a..
The Marshal draws his daggerfrom his belt then with
his left hand takes hold of N. ‘s lefi wrist and
with his right hand directs the point oJ dagger
thereto.
M.—E.P., the Novice is ready.
E P.—Worthy Brother, accepting your ready
acquiescence as a sufficient proof of your devotion
I
to our Order, we dispense with the observance of
the custom,* further than to require you to moisten
the pen with your lips, and write your initials with it
upon the Stone.
*M teleases Novice’s wrist, replaces his dagger in his
belt, and takes his place at Novice’s side.
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The Novice moistens pen with his lips writes his
initials on the Stone and is shown the W
by the Marshal, who replaces stone and pen
on the 5, he then picks up small stone from
S , which he presents to the Novice in the
customary manner.
Mar stands on No,th side of Novice, Jacing South
He tell.s Novice to s f h r h p u
,Mih.s, so that the hie and tprito
rhotN
wh lh Mar sssdtb.otsiNrh
he ,.s.t t c , c N.f o s., and tells him
td.h.rh tt.s.,
E P.—You will carefully preserve that memorial,
for should you wish to gain admission into a
Preceptory of Knights Templar, you will, on
presenting that Stone and explaining the
circumstances under which you received it, be
recognised and admitted as a Knight of our Order.
Should a Knight other than the E P. be invited to give
the accolade, he will do so at this point and
continue with the following wo,ds. -
Approach my Brother and receive the highest
honour lean at present bestow upon you
M tells Novice to put the smallstone in his pocAet
M —Bro Knights. To order.
Constables and Standard Bearers do not draw
swords Dep. M. hands cushions with regalia
to Constables Standard Bearers collect
Standards
Marshal assembles an escort in the N. W in the
following order. Standard Bearers, Novice,
Constables carrying regalia on cushions (2nd
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 Constable carries the Ribbon, Cross and Star,
1st Constable the Mantle and Sword, hilt to
the Jront and point tucked under his right
arm)
M ,when escort is formed —Escort, March
On arriving in the E, the Standard Bearers take post
in theNorth East and South East respectively
both facing inwards
Novice is conducted to West Side of kneeling stool
Jacing East, with the Constables on either side
and slig~itly in ,t~ar of him The M stands
behind him
M instructs Novice to kneel on both knees, to
,emove his cap and to hold it in his lefthand
On cue from the Marshal, the E. P leaves his chair
and stands between the Altar and the kneeling
stool, facing West
M presentshisswordtoE P
E P —In thc namc of the Holy, Blessed and
Glorious Trinity, and by the authority vcsted in me
as a Preceptor of the Order, I make thee a Knight of
the Temple and Holy Sepulchre
The E P lays the sword first on the Novice’s left
shoulder, then on his right shoulder and then
on his head, as he pronounces the following
words —
Be loyal—brave—and true
E P hands sword back to M , who returns it
E P takes new Ktiight by his right hand and raises
him —
Arise Brother Knight
M removes kneeling stool, and instrua~ the new
Knightto replace his cap
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Each Constable in turn presents his cushion to E P,
who takes each item of regalia therefrom
(except the mantle) and invests the new Knight
saying
Wear this Ribbon or sash, the ensign of our
Order; Invests Knight with sash under left arm and
over right shoulder. This Cross, Pins Cross on
Knight’s left breast, then takes Star and shows it to
Knight and this Star, an emblem of the reward which
the great Captain of our Salvation has promised to
those who conquer in His Name, He being the
Bright Morning Star whose rising brought peace
and salvation to mankind and light to those who sat
in darkness and in the shadow of death Bear this
ever in mind, and continue His faithful soldier until
death E P then pins Star on new Knight’s left
breast, below Cross
Marshal takes mantle from cushion and places it
on new Knight’s shoulders from behind, he hands
cords to E P
E P —We clothe you with this mantle of pure
white E.P ties cords in front It is ennobled with
the Red Cross of the Order E P. lifts left side of
mantle and shows Cross to the new Knight This is
the symbol of the Christian’s Faith and Hope
E P takes sword Irom cushion by the hilt with his
righthand
Lastly, I present you with this sword.
E. P, holding sword by cross-bar, places hilt in right
hand of new Knight and instructs him to hold sword
at the Carry
Never draw it without cause nor sheath it without
honour
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 Return your sword, Biother Knight
New Knight returns his sword, directed if necessary
by E. P
E.P.—I will now entrust you with the Grand Sign,
the Grand Grip and the Grand Word, of the Order.
The Grand Sign is made by
c.t.r.f.o.t.l
r.t.a i.a.h.p ,p.t t.f.,
a.s i.t.h o t.I.s
1 r.a.t t.p o.o.S.
a h.c
The Grand Grip is given by
t.f o t.o h.,a.w.
t d h g.t o.e.,t f.
a c.r.o t s.a c b.
This Grip may be given with either hand.
The Grand Word is . .
E P resumes his seat
The Marshal draws his sword, then forms the escort
in the reverse order to the former plocession
and the new Knight is conducted to the West
M when escortisformed.—Escort, March
The new Knight is seated in Marshal’s chair, which
Dep M moves forward towards West of the
S their stations and sit Standard Bearers
Dep M collects cushions from Constables, who
resume their stations, Dep M disposes of
cushions in West Marshal, with the Standard
Bearers on eithei side of him, stands behind
the new !<night, allfacing East
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Dep. M. and Constables draw swords and Heralds
return swords
E P. rises
E P.—Heralds, you will now proclaim.
The Heralds step forward and remain facing North
and South respectively
1st Herald, in the S. W.—Brethren of the Temple
Be it known that our Brother and Companion,.
is this day installed a Knight of our Illustrious Order
and I call upon you to salute him, taking the time
from the Marshal.
The Knights give the Salutation of the Order thrice,
under direction of the Marshal The Heralds
do not salute
M.—Brother Knights with three
2nd Herald, in the N W —Long life, honour and
prosperity to our Most Eminent and Supreme
Grand Master, the Great Officers and all other
Knights of our Order, and I call upon you to salute
our newly installed Knight . . . , taking the time
from the Marshal.
The Knights salute thrice under the direction of the
Marshal, asbefoi’e
M.—Brother Knights Be seated
Mar retains his sword at the Carry. Heralds return to
replace Standards in the West, return to their
stations andsit.
When all is ready, Mar. directs ne~ Knight to
rise, Dep. Mar replaces chair and sits. The
Mar. conducts the new Knight to North- West
corner of Sep., where hestands.
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E P. rises and moves to North •East corner of the
Sep. The Mar. returns to his station, returns
his sword andsits.
E P.—1 will now explain to you the symbols of the
Order The three Great Lights placed at the angles
of the equilateral triangle represent the three
favourite apostles of our Saviour; namely Peter,
James and John, of whom the last named was the
most beloved; for, leaning on our Saviour’s bosom,
he received those instructions which he
communicated so faithfully to the other disciples
The nine Smaller Lights, distributed equally
between those already noticed, are emblematical of
the nine other Apostles, of whom one, represented
by the taper extinguished by you, betrayed his Lord
and Master You will now re-light and replace the
taper.
The new Knightdoes so.
Chaplain, advances to the S E. corner oJ S. and
(only if in Holy Orders with right hand raised)
recites
So may our Saviour lift up the light of His
reconciled countenance upon you and keep you
from falling
Chaplain returns tohis seat.
E.P.—The skull and cross-bones, the emblems of
mortality, are placed at the foot of the Cross; these
collectively remind us of the place called in the
Hebrew Golgotha, unto which Simon of Cyrene was
constrained to bear the Cross on which our Saviour
was crucified. The skull also reminds us of the fate of
one Simon of Syracuse, who was admitted into our
illustrious Order, but violated his obligation by
betraying his trust to the Infidels. They, although
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they profited by the treason, despised the traitor
and caused his head to be struck off and sent to the
Grand Master of the Knights Templar, who ordered
it to be placed on the point of a pinnacle or spire, the
skull to be laid open, and the brains exposed to the
scorching rays of the sun, as a warning to all others.
It is in allusion to this circumstance that this sign was
formerly given in our ceremony.
E.P. demonstrates sign with th. of r h., new Knight
copies.
The Lamb, the Dove and the Cock are sacred
symbols of the Order. The first is emblematical oI~
the Paschal Lamb, slain from the foundation oI~ the
world. The Dove is symbolical of the Almighty
Comforter, who descended like a Dove on Christ at
His baptism, whereby His divine mission was
indicated to St. John the Baptist The Cock is the
monitor of the Order for, as his crowing heralds the
morn, so let it at that still hour call to our
remembrance our duties as Knights Templar, and
remind us thus early to ask for assistance to perform
them throughout the coming day May we ever
welcome that sound as a friendly caution and not
have reason to fear it as the periodical reminder of a
broken vow.
E. P returns to his seat.
Marshal rises, draws his sword and conducts the new
Knight to the East, where the E. P. shows the
Warrant and gives him a copy of the Statutes
and the By-laws of the Preceptory.
The new Knight is then conducted to a seat in the
North West of the Preceptory, either behind
or on the East of the North Column of the
Arch of Steel. Mar. returns to his station,
returns hissword and sits.
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Ceremony ofInstallation ofa Preceptor
Past Preceptors must occupy the Offices of 1st and
2nd Constables, Marshal and Captain of
Guards M., with drawn sword, presents
Preceptor Electfrom West of S
M., with the S of Crus —Eminent Preceptor, I
have greal pleasure in presenting to you our worthy
Knight the Preceptor Elect of this
Preceptory, to receive at your hands the benefit of
Installation, the better to qualify him for that
illustrious position
M gives S of Crus, returns sword and resumes his
seat
E.P —Bro Knight, the Knights of this
Preceptory have elected you to preside over them as
their Eminent Preceptor during the ensuing year, it
is therefore my duty to inquire of you whether you
are ready to accept that honour and to discharge the
duties of that responsible situation to the best of
your ability”
P E —lam
E P —Do you promise to maintain and cause to
be maintained the ancient laws, rites, and
ceremonies handed down to us by our sainted
predecessors, with fidelity, piety and zeal?
P E —I do
E P —Do you promise to preserve the honour
and dignity of the Order and never to admit any
candidate for Installation unless with the full
assurance that he is worthy of that distinction’?
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P F —Ido.
E P.—Are you ready to enter into a solemn
engagement to adhere to the promises you have Just
made [and never to divulge the secrets about to be
entrusted to you as a Preceptor, unless it be to him
or them who may be lawfully entitled thereto]?
For a P.P omit the words in brackets
P.E —lam.
E P—Then let me ask you to join us in suppli-
cating the assistance of the Divine Power
M —Brother Knights E P rises To order P E.
does not draw hissword.
Chaplain, stands before the Altar, facing East, and
removes his headdress —
Let us—pray
0 God, the King of Glory, who has exalted Thine
only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto Thy
Kingdom in Heaven, we beseech Thee to cast Thy
bright beams of light upon this our Brother, that he,
being enlightened by the doctrine of the blessed
Apostle and Evangelist St. John, may so walk in the
light of Thy truth that he may at length attain to the
light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. A—men
Chaplain replaces headdress and resumes his place.
E P.—You will now advance to the Altar.
P~1. conducts P E to the Altar.
E.P.—Kneel on both knees, place your right
hand on the Holy Gospels and grasp that naked
sword with your left hand.
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The P Elect, kneeling before the Altar, places his
right hand on the Holy Gospeis and with his
left hand grasps a sword held horizontally by
M. standing on his right.
E P.—State your names and * say after me:—
*foraPP changeto—
recite your Obligation.
OBLIGATION
I in the name of the Holy, Blessed and
Glorious Trinity, do hereby solemnly swear that I
will faithfully adhere to the promises and
engagements into which I have just entered, and
that I will, to the best of my ability, conscientiously
discharge my duties as Preceptor, until a successor
shall have been duly elected and installed in my
stead. To all these points I pledge fidelity on my
Knightly honour. So help me Christ, and keep me
steadfast in this my solemn engagement.
M. returns to ‘Carry”
E.P —You will seal that engagement seven times
with your lips on the Holy Gospels.
P E doesso
E. P, remaining in hisplace —
E.P —Arise, my brother and successor
M —Brother Knights. Be seated
E P sits
M takes P.E toaconvenient seat
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E.P.—I now request all below the rank of
Installed Preceptor to withdraw
* * *
f-Ierefollows the Inner Working
* * *
The Knights are re-admitted
Visiting Knights enter independently (no salute) and
return to their seats
The Knights of the Preceptoryjorm in the Westfacing
East, under the direction of the Marshal
M.—Brother Knights Draw swords
I.P does not draw his sword The P P sand visiting
Knights remain seated
I. P.—During your temporary absence, Eminent
Knight has been duly installed and I now
proclaim him Eminent Preceptor of the
Preceptory No . . on the Roll of the Great
Priory of England and Wales and its Provinces
Overseas, until a successor shall have been duly
elected and installed in his stead. And I call upon
you to salute him, taking the time from the Marshal
M.—Brother Knights, with three
I P —E P 1 now entrust to you the Warrant of
the Preceptory E P stands to receive it, then sits I
now present to you the Statutes of Great Priory and
the By-laws of this Preceptory.
M —to Knights assembled in the West Brother
Knights. Return Swords Resume your seats
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 SWORD DRILL
I P.—E.P you will now appoint and invest your
Officers He salutes E P with the 5, of Crus with his
hand and takes his seat Drawing the Sword.
M rises, draws his sword, stands at the West of the 1. Grasp the scabbard with the Left
S and salutes with S of9 Crus.
—E
etc P , whom hand at the same time passing
doyouappointasyourChaplain the Right hand smartly across
M conducts the appointed Knight to the E P in the the body and grasp the hilt of
East. the Sword, draw out the blade
(See Drill, ‘ln~estuure of an Officer) until the arm is horizontal
across the body, steadying the
M., when referring to the office of Treasurer or scabbard with the Left hand
Guard —EP. (Eminent) Knight . having 2. Raise the Sword slowly until the
been elected Treasurer (Or Guard), is it your point is clear of the scabbard,
pleasure to invest him9 then bring it smartly to the
When all the Officets have been appointed —
“Recover ~ cut the Left
hand to the side.
M —E P., that concludes the appointment and 3. Lower the Sword to the “Carryt”
investiture of your Officers
When the Marshal does not draw his Sword, the
Marshal salutes with S of Crus , returns sword and time will be taken from the Knight who is nearest to
takes his seat the East on the South Side
A Past Preceptor’s Jewel may now be presented to the * “Recover”—blade vertical, back of the hand to

I. P. P the front, elbow close to the body, cross-bar on hilt of

Sword in line with the mouth and about one inch
from it It is not correct to kiss the hilt or touch it with
the lips in this position
t”Carry”—forearm horizontal, hand in front of
elbow, elbow close to the side, blade vertical,
c,oss-bar resting in the hollow between the thumb
and first knuckle Joint, (the little finger of the Right
hand maybe left behindthe hilt of the sword)
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Standing at Ease.
1 Carry ihe Left foot about twelve
inches to the left
2 Allow the Sword to drop half way
between neck and point of the
right shoulder by relaxing the
grip of the fingers
Returning the Sword (from the
“Carry”).
Bring the Sword to the “Recovet”
2 Grasp the mouth of the scabbard
with the Left hand, Icaving
the thumb and forefinger
free, drop the point of the
Sword into the mouth of the
scabbard, guiding it thereto
with the thumb and forefingci
of the Left hand
(Do not look down, the
movement is carried out more
easily without doing so)
Lower the Swoid into the
scabbard until the Right arm
is horizontal across the body
3 Drive the Sword smartly into the
scabbard and cut the hands
away to the sides
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Calling to Order.
“Brother Knights.”
1. Rise.
“To Order”
2. Bring Sword to position “1” of
Drawing the Sword, and look
towards the Marshal or the
Knight who is nearest to the
East on the South Side.
3. Draw the Sword and come to the
“Recover”
4 Lower the Sword to the “Carry”.
Seating.
“Brother Knights.”
Look towards the Marshal or the
Knight who is nearest to the
East on the South Side.
“Be Seated”
1 “Return Sword” position I
2 ‘Return Sword” position 2
3 ‘Return Sword” position 3
4 Sit
Engage.
“Engage.” (from the “Carry”).
1. Bring the Sword to the “Recover”
2. Raise the Right arm to its fullest
extent with the Sword in line
to the front at an angle of 450
and engage the Sword of the
Knight opposite, edge to
edge.
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 “Carry Swords.” (from the “Engage”). Prayers.
1 Lower the Sword to the “Recover” “Let us—pray.” Knights adopt the position of
2 Bring the Sword to the “Carry” player —
1. “Letus”
Reversing Swords. Bring the Sword to the “Recover”
“Reverse Swords.” 2. “—pray.”
1. Turn the Sword over to the Left 2 Drop the Sword to the front until
until horizontal, grasping the the point of the Sword is
blade with the Left hand twelve inches from the
half-way between the ground, Right hand just
cross-bAr. onttie hilt and the behind the thigh, thumb
point~ . uppermost. At the same time
taise the Left hand (covered
2. Continue, to turn. with the Left with the mantle) to the
hand until the Sword is forehead
vertical, in line with the
centre of the body, hilt “A—men.” Knights return to the ‘Carry”
upwards. Drop the Right I. “A—”
hand to the side
Drop the Left hand to the side and
3. Bend the head forward keeping the iaise the Sword to the ‘Re-
eyes fixed upon the hilt of the cover”

I
Sword.
“Carry Swords” (from the “Reverse”).
1 Raise the head
2. Turn the Sword over to the Right
until horizontal and grasp the
hiltwith the Right hand.
3 Bring the Sword to the “Carry”,
dropping the Left hand to the
side.
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2. “—men.”
“Carry” Sword
Handing a Sword to another
Knight.
When presenting a Sword to a Knight
senior in rank (i e. Marshal to
E P., or Officer to E P on investi-
ture), the sword is presented over
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 the left forearm, hilt towards the
senior, as described on Page 63.
When handing back a Sword to a
Knight junior in rank (i e E P to
Marshal, or E P to an Officer on
investiture) the sword is held vet-
tical by the cross bar on the hilt
between the thumb and forefinger
of the Right hand, and placed on
the Knight’s Right hand
DRILL
Arch ofSteel.
The Knights are arranged in two columns on the
North and South sides of the Temple in the West.
Sufficient Knights only are needed to cover the
space between the West end of the S and the door
Processions pass from the door under the Arch of
Steel via the North to the East
Recessions pass from the East via the South under
the Arch of Steel to the door
Arch ofSteel for the Procession.
M.—”Arch ofSteel in the West.”
The Knights forming the Arch of Steel rise and
draw Swords taking the time from the Cmdr, Body
Gd
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Cmdr. Body Gd.—”Flankers take Post.”
The two flank Knights of each column take post
“North and South columns, on your flankers
—March.”
The remaining Knights of the North and South
columns march forward and fill the space between
their flankers and dress into line
When procession enters
“Engage.”
The Arch of Steel will give way to Standards,
Sword, etc , which are carried through it A,s a
Standard, Sword, etc, approaches, each pair oJ
Knights will raise their swords by bending the wrist,
keeping the Right arm extended, and will re-engage
a.s soon as the Standard, Sword, etc ,ha.s passed
When procession has passed
“Carry Swords.”
“North and South columns—To your stations
—March.”
The columns turn rightabout to face their seats,
march back to their places, halt and turn rightabout
Arch ofSteel for the Recession.
M.—”Arch ofSteel inthe West.”
The Knights forming the Arch of Steel rise and
draw Swords as before
Cmdr. Body Gd—.”Flankers take Post.”
The two flank Knights of each column take post
“North and South columns—on your flankers
—March.”
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 The remaining Knights of the North and South
columns march forward as before and fill the space 2 The columns halt when the leading Knight of
between their flankers eachcolumn isonepace beyondtheEastofS.
When recession approaches. 3 The leading Knight and the Western-most
“Engage.” Knight of each column take one side pace towards
the centre.
When recession has passed
“Outwards turn.”
“Carry Swords.”
4 The two Knights at the East end of S stand
“Arch of Steel. Towards the West—Turn— fast, the remainder face outwards (those at the West
March.” end of S turn right-about)
“Halt” when clear of tl~re Temple
“Return Swords.”
Resuming Stations.
Arch of Steel breaks off M.—’‘Brother Knights—Resume your Stations.”
When E P. has left the Preceptory all the Knights 1 The Knights at the East and West ends of the
in the Temple return Swords under the direction of S take one side pace outwards
the Marshal M.—”Towards the West—Turn.”
2 The Knight at the West of each column stands
Guard the S. fast, the remainder turn towards the West, (the
Knight at the East of each column turns right-
(When this is to be done by the about)
Knights forming the Arch of M—”March.”
Steel)
The Knights are already standing ‘To Order” 3 Both columns march towards the West until
opposite to their seats, when they turn outwards,
On receiving the order “Guard the S “, M gives march to their places and halt
thefollowing Commands.—
4 Both columns turn right-about
“Bro. Knights, March.”
1 The Knights who formed the Arch of Steel
take the necessary number of paces forward turn Captain ofGuards.
towards the East and march up the sides of the S.
“Halt.” Captain of Guards keeps his Sword drawn while
the Preceptory is open
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 SALUTES Investiture ofan Officer.
S. of Crusader. During the investiture of Officers in a Preccptory,
the following is the procedure to be used —
Outline given on page 30.
When his name is called out, the Knight will risc in
Generally. his place, draw his Sword and come to the “Carry”.
A Knight on entering or leaving a Preceptory, or He is conducted by the Marshal to the EP., whcrc
when addressing the Eminent Preceptor, draws his he halts, and
Sword and salutes the Eminent Preceptor with the
S. of Crus 1 Turns his Sword over (via the left),
This salute may be given with the hand on point towards the ground
occasions when the Sword is not drawn 2 Grasps the blade, near the hilt,
with Left hand.
Salutation of the Order A. B.c.t. 3 Moves his Right hand from the hilt
Bring the Sword from the “Carry” to the to the blade, below the left,
“Recover”. By three distinct outward movements
of the wrist, raising the Sword to the right front and continues to turn the
Sword Until it is again
giving the “A.B.c.t “at each movement.
horizontal, hilt to the left.
The Salutations are given in Threes, the Sword
being raised higher each time, the Third being at the 4. Stands before the E.P. and
full extent of the right arm presents to him the hilt of the
The number of Salutations to be given is to be Sword, resting the blade
stated by the Marshal when calling the Knights to (near the hilt) on his left
order for that Salutation. forearm
The E P takes the Sword by the hilt with his
Number of Salutations to be given. Right hand, brings it to the “Carry”, then, holding
The Grand Master 11 the Sword at the crossbar between thumb and
forefinger, he presents the hilt to the Knight,
The Great Seneschal .. 9 who.—
Right Eminent Knights 7
5 Grasps the hilt of the Sword with
Very Eminent Knights 5 his Right hand, and bnngs it
Eminent Knights . . 3 to the “Carry”.
Newly Installed Knights, at their Installation 6 Salutes the F P with the S of
only 3 Crus.
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7 Is conducted to his place by the
Marshal, where he returns his
Sword and takes his seat
Capt. of Guards keeps his Sword drawn
The same procedure will be used in Great Priory
for the investiture of a Great Officer, or in a Provin-
cial Priory for the investiture of a Provincial Officer.
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K i~Y
30 Sign of Crusader.
raise itto the lcvcl of the cop htIIlM~’,
lower it to the lcvcl ofthc cyci,
pass it in front of thc lcft cyc,
across to the front of thc right cyc,
make a slight pause and rcturn to tite “ciii
40. Whence will you have thc blood drown?
41 Mar. stands on North sidc of Novice, IlicloM Nuoth
He tells Novice to stretch forward his IMilt Iinntl
palm upward. Mar. inclincs his sword, iii thai iIie hil
is elevated, and the point rcsts in the oul~liett 1101
right hand of the Novicc: with his left honti Miii
slides small stone down bladc of sword litlo Nuvh &‘
right hand, he returns sword to thc (‘tii~ty,
Novice’s fingers over stonc, and tclls Itim to ditilt liii
right hand to the side
44. Grand Sign.
crossing the right foot over thc lcft,
raising the aims in a horizontal position,
palms to the front,
and slightly inclining the head ovcr thc Icfi
shoulder,
in reverent allusion to the posturc of our Stivioug
at his crucifixion.
44. Grand Grip.
interlacing the fingers of the oppositc h~iiids,
and with the disengaged hand grasping the
opposite elbow,
thus forming a crude representation of the skull
and cross-bones
44. The Grand Word is Emmanuel.