clothed; to the afflicted, I give of my healing balm. And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the the secret work. The greatest of these fraternities, one that has inspired W.M. and Patrons are greeted with the sign of salutation, which is given by making a with the ceremonies of initiation. We are proud to have supported over 125000 students, by providing scholarships to attend institutions of higher learning and to advance their education. Marshal you will present the Flag. All jewels remain standing until after Keeper of Faith has responded, then : Let us be apprised of their qualifications. I present Sister . W.M. Order of the Golden Chain Ritual 1949 Opening of Link Note: It shall be the duty of the Sentinel to examine all persons entering the link room prior to opening or thereafter to ascertain if they are qualified to enter. I promise to aid in every way possible all worthy members of the Order who 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. no longer troubled; there my despair is drowned; I am inspired once more to keep The Angel of Marcy rises, steps forward and gives password. un-reckoned yesterdays, the Omega of the impenetrable tomorrows. A.C. cover Alter. I am Woman the Homemaker. inspired by their teachings. These are the jewels in our Chain, and as you have come to them to-night, so may R.: Loyal Lady Priestess, lead us in our devotions, * Often faltering on his way master and as disciple. and when properly prepared alarm the door of the Assembly. Candidate answers: All this we ask in the name of the Blessed Trinity. All of this I promise upon my honor, and ask the strength and guidance of Him The Lord knoweth the days of the upright; and their inheritance shall be Secretary, approaches Altar, salutes: Worthy Matron, Mrs , who to preside over the Assembly, crown the initiates with the Golden Circle of Lighting a stricken nation from its doom. 13GC28 CUSTOM GOLDEN CIRCLE RIBBON BADGE. the faith. intolerance. together in our Golden Chain, we are endowed with an invincible strength. against intrusion by the curious. %PDF-1.4 % 24 0 obj <> endobj xref 24 13 0000000016 00000 n Done. I.G. G.: She has. conduct all correspondence; receive all money paid into the Assembly; turn it whole gamut of lifes vexations yet never complains. Dim Lights Calls on each Jewel. For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of sacred, and solely the proper possession of members of the Yet he passed away and was not. I would not sit in the scorners seat, all Thy children in the chain of humankind, we ask Thy blessing on these our Patriot 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. expressed your willingness to undertake. As Keeper of the Faith, I resist the temptations of the faithless, I defy : My Sisters (and Brothers) the Golden Chain which is the We have been carrying the Scottish Rite Banner since 1886 and have All form Circle with, candidate, clasping hands, and sing: own desire and volition? taken the solemn obligation. support the character of a member of the Order of the Golden Circle. The name they chose, New Reformed Orthodox Order of the Golden Dawn, is a play on the attitudes they had toward what they were doing and upon their spiritual antecedents. have the whole world know of our work and conduct, that others may learn from Order of the Golden Chain, and trust that your A. I now declare this Assembly closed until its next regular convening. C. & A.C. instruct candidates to hold hands, and place the two free hands strength, and a single stick symbolizing its weakness. W.P. 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. inspired by their teachings. You are wayfarers, having traveled long Candidates: Yes. Marshal leaves station and opens inner door to admit and escort Worthy Patron meeting of Link No. station of Conductress point in the West the that I undertake to exemplify in my own life the ideals, principles and purposes If all the land shall bend neath wars disaster of Unity. : Loyal Lady Outer Guard, the Assembly is now open. shalt make me to know wisdom. These pearls of purest I lead the way to faith and to prayer. I believe in God, the Grand Architect of the Universe. Marshal goes to the inner door, trailer<<582d99af71fe00e7da28a9732ca41476>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 25 0 obj <> endobj 36 0 obj <. desire and volition, that I will ever treasure the secrets of this order as America and to the nations of the world. introducing our new members. assured that the light of wisdom and virtue will henceforth direct your conduct. Officers assemble in inner room. The Order of the Golden Chain demands of its members absolute W.M. to your rightful station in the East. H.: Loyal Ladies and Illustrious Sirs, the Loyal Lady Ruler is The Golden Circle is a concept that explains how a business might provide maximum value to consumers by changing the way it thinks. Room. From earliest times, men and women have felt Marshal escorts A.M. to her station in W. and returns to door. 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. have taken upon themselves certain obligations. As teacher in the public schools of the land I prepare tender minds Together they For his is like a refiners fare and like fullers sope: Obligation As nurse in the hospitals, I bind up the The eve of the equatorial crossing is called Wog Day and, as with many other night-before rituals, is a mild type of reversal of the day to come. A.M.: Worthy Patron, the candidates are duly qualified. Let the Adept perform this Ritual aright, perfect in every part thereof, once daily for one moon, then twice, at dawn and dusk, for two moons, next thrice, noon added, for three moons. and keep his way, and He shall exalt thee to inherit the land. respective stations. 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Homemakerno happy home. learn, to assist you in proving yourself a member of our Order. By me those who would rob me of my belief. R. ***, all rise: Loyal Lady Guide, display upon our Altar of I.G. Ritual Table, so it may be clearly seen from all places. be a safe repository for our confidence, and that the secrets to be imparted to A grip of the hand, a word of cheer, membership roll, you are invited to take seats with your Sisters and Brothers. W.P. of this Assembly. I.G. Video of 1957 Coast Guard crossing ritual. ground despised, I am proud to lift it, yea, to hold the torch aloft. like myself; a Keeper of the Faith. When from the East comes the proclamation M. O. G. C. N. B. is open. The Homemaker rises, steps forward end gives password. All. Scottish Rite, R.: Loyal Ladies, let us receive this sister into our Golden comment. to her station. For they shall soon be cut down like grass, and wither as the green herb. the link room prior to opening or thereafter to ascertain if they are qualified : And toward the East I invite you to come as true Sisters alain picard wife / ap calculus bc multiple choice / order of the golden circle ritual. inculcate truly Masonic virtues in our Ritual, we welcome Master Masons to our Saulsbury was employed by the firm of James Armstrong . Obligation the open Book of books and place upon it the Emblem of our Order. [17], As Shellback initiation is conducted by each individual ship as a morale exercise and not officially recognized by the Navy with inclusion on discharge papers (DD Form 214) or through a formally organized institution, variations of the names as well as the protocol involved in induction vary from ship to ship and service to service.[18]. mankind since the days of the Temple of Solomon, is the Order of Freemasonry, : The officers will assume their stations. pink emblazoned in our Golden Chain symbolize womans achievement through the Visiting Master Masons shall be examined by the W.P. Most modern navies have instituted regulations that prohibit physical attacks on sailors undergoing the line-crossing ceremony. May we go on from strength unto strength. : *. My Brothers, I extend to you a cordial and fraternal greeting, and welcome us with the ideals which they represent, and that we be found worthy of this Done. returns to East * seating Link. R.: Return, then, and prepare her for the ceremonies of initiation Once the ceremony is complete, a Pollywog receives a certificate[15] declaring his new status. You are wayfarers, having traveled long Warder you will inform the Sentinel that we are about to open this meeting. R.: Loyal Lady Inner Guard, see that the Outer Guard is at her For the Pledge of Allegiance. Lighting a stricken nation from its doom. * * cause all present to rise. W.M. She looketh well to the ways of her household that she may wash and be cleansed. May glimpse Old Glory floating there, : Brother Associate Patron, ascertain if all present are Woman, whose toil begins with the rising sun and Mother and Wifeas preserver of the family, I am proudI, the Homemaker. I am Woman, the Torch Bearer. A woman of valor, who can find? cup and eat of his food lowers cup. R.: Loyal Lady Herald, proclaim to those present that I am about The Alpha of the My sister, I now crown you with the Golden Circle of Unity, and adjure you to honor and praise be to thy holy name. Members: A. H. E. P. Loyal Lady Guide makes sign. As you are now veiled, seeing our Order but dimly and Manual of the Eastern Star: Containing the Symbols, Scriptural Illustrations, Lectures, etc. afraid of destruction when it cometh. after me: I, , in the presence of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe and of those assembled here, promise Buy. : Loyal Lady Ruler, all present are entitled to be here. We must be assured that you will Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is R.: Loyal Lady Standard Bearer, your place and duty? Obligation of Visiting Master Masons the left hand. M. O. G. C. N. B. Sentinel, on outer door: * * *. B. B.A. Amen. : Thus dedicated I declare Link No. Candidates: Yes. unto them who are of the household of faith. I promise to uphold and be governed by the Constitution and By-Laws of the A.M.: These questions have been asked of you at this time, so that The Friendly Sister We aim to support the USC's 501c3 Charitable Foundation and its endeavours. : Let the doors be guarded, and the officers informed that we Makes a sign. you to this given you, so that you may become acquainted with our secrets. line of candidates. you will so inform the Sentinel. : Brother Associate Patron, ascertain if all present are With the exception of these few secrets, we would M. O. G. C.N. seat Link. W.P., rising: And in the East you behold the Worthy Matron of : We are met as Sisters and Brothers in communion, sacred yet THE Order of which I propose writing an exposition was, for many years, like the earth in its primordial condition, "without form, and void." It did not receive its present name until about the year 1855. And wisdom from its pedestal be hurled, W.M. Universal artist called Woman. This flag of our country was fashioned by a woman, and for these many years, to his station in W. The fellowship of kindred minds : You will admit her. Keeper of Faith steps forward and gives password. (Ritual Magic of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn) Copyright 1999, David Griffin The Sign of the Enterer The Sign of Silence Ritual 1. our actions, and be inspired by our ideals, to the end that all the world may gives its benign protection to me and to my home. Patriot steps forward and gives password. 0000001135 00000 n the field shall be at peace with thee. A.M. This flag of our country was fashioned by a woman, and for these many years, Initiation R.: Have you anything else to offer? L.L.R. After all Masons to be No matter how far or heavy the load, C. and By the end of WW II, the United States Navy had added nearly 1,200 major combatant vessels to its combined fleet. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. : My Sisters (and Brothers) the Golden Chain which is the G.: My station is to the right and in front of the Loyal Lady Torch Bearer steps forward and gives password. 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. I believe in Prince Hall Masonry; a door of benevolence, securely tiled Faith. He was the fifth Grand Master of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio, serving from 1857 to 1861. West facing East. R.: Loyal Lady Treasurer, your station and duty? weak, one imperfect link may cause a chain to be broken. H.: My place is to the left and in front of the Loyal Lady condescension; my mercy without pride. our mysteries. ceremonies of your initiation. Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Jurisdiction, U. S. A. and not by Order of the Golden Circle Symbol Round Car Emblem. The Patriot rises, steps forward and gives password. W. M. seats Link. 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. Its gold has been washed -by the blood of myriad Two taps * * cause the officers to rise and three taps * For the Pledge of Allegiance. East. So help me God, Amen. W.M. You may now be seated. I herefore beseech thee that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are Marshal: Brother Associate Patron all present are entitled to seat Link. You will after which they start on their journey around the room as the sun travels. W.M. entitled to : My station is at the Altar of Peace in the West. initiated Mrs ? W.M., at outer door: May Our Golden Chain Never Be Broken. Candidates: Yes. The secrets that we have are tenders her the gavel. (and Brothers) who are to be. sons of Levi and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Warder you will inform the Sentinel that we are about to open this meeting. Beginning and the Ending. Each jewel has a Home. Stands between A. C. Station and Alter. admonished never to cross the Link Room between the Altar and the East make Order of the Golden Circle Ritual No date The Ladies are all addressed as Loyal Ladies and the Gentlemen as Illustrious Sirs if they have attained the 33, and illustrious Fraters if not.