Memphis-Misraïm 1-33

Apprentice, 1º
Sign. Place the right hand to the throat, the fingers together, thumb in the form of a square; in this position, one is “to order.” Draw the hand horizontally across to the right shoulder, let it drop to the side, arm at full length. This is the sign formed of the square, level and perpendicular. It is called guttural and reminds one of the obligation.

Grip. Take the right hand of the brother that one wishes to test, (we will refer to him as the “Tyler,”) press with the thumb three times with equal pressure on the first phalange of the index finger, (Note: this indication given in all the rituals is liable to misunderstanding; it would be more exact to say that the grip is given on the joint between the index and the metacarpus), then press lightly with the nail of the thumb on the phalange; this is a demand for the Sacred Word, which one gives; it signifies the three words of scripture: knock, seek, ask.

Knocks. Three equal knocks.

Acclamation. After having clapped the bands three times say: “Glory to the Sublime Architect of the Worlds.”

Steps. Three steps forward, commencing with the left foot and bringing the feet together after each step.

Age. Three years.

Insignia. A sky-blue tunic, an apron of white skin, flap lifted; this is the symbol of labour, its whiteness reminds one of the candour of a true Mason, etc.
Word. Boaz.


Companion, 2º

Sign. Place the right hand on the heart, the fingers bunched up as though to seize an object; lift the left hand, palm in front, the elbow touching the body; this is the sign of order. Draw the right hand towards the right flank and let it fall to the side; drop the left hand to the side to complete the sign.

Grip. Take the right hand of the tyler, knock with the thumb five times on the first phalange of the middle finger, then place the thumb between this phalange and that of the second finger; in this position the pass-word is given. The tyler then places the thumb on the first phalange of the middle finger and presses lightly with his thumb-nail; this is the request of the word..

Knocks. Five knocks by 3 and 2.

Stes. Three steps of an apprentice, and two oblique steps, one to the right with the right foot and one to the left with the left foot, drawing the feet together after each step.

Age. Five years.

Insignia. Blue tunic, apron of white skin with the flap down.

Pass-word. Shibboleth (ear of corn).

Word.  Jachin.


Master, 3º

Sign of Horror. Place the open right hand, fingers extended, the thumb apart and touching the right flank; this is the sign of order; lift the two hands towards the heavens, the fingers extended and separated, saying, “Adonai,” after this exclamation let the two hands fall on the apron, as if expressing surprise; this is the complete sign.

Sign of Help. When a master is in danger, and wishes to call a brother to his assistance, he elevates his two hands joined together above the head, palms uppermost, saying “Come to my aid, ye children of the widow.”

Grip. Right foot against right foot, knee against knee, lean towards each other; place reciprocally the left hand on the right shoulder to hold each other up, and draw together; take each the right hand of the other in forming a claw as if to enfold the palm; these are the five perfect points of a master. One and the other say alternatively the three syllables of the sacred word and give each other the kiss of peace; 
these five points signify: 
(1) The feet together, that every Mason should hasten to the help of his brethren. 
(2) The bending of the knees, that one should bend without ceasing before the All Powerful. 
(3) The joining of the right hands, that one should help all brethren. 
(4) The arm on the shoulder, that one should give wise advice. 
(5) The kiss of peace announces that happiness, that unalterable union which is at the base of the Order.

Knocks. Nine, by three times three.

Steps. Three steps, as if passing over an object placed on the ground; the first step to the right, commencing with the right foot; the second step to the left, with the left foot; the third to the right with the right foot, bringing the feet together after each step.

Age. Seven years and upwards.

Insignia. Blue tunic, white apron with red border, with a pocket underneath the flap; in the middle of the apron are embroidered the letters M.B.: a water marked sash worn from right to left; at the bottom is suspended with a red rosette the jewel, a square on which are compasses open at 45 degrees.

Pass-word. Tubal Cain.

In Hebrew his name is תובל קין.

"the progenitor of the name of the Roman GodVulcan."

Genesis 4:22 says that Tubal-cain was the "forger of all instruments of bronze and iron" (ESV) or an "instructer of every artificer in brass and iron" (KJV). Although this may mean he was a metalsmith, a comparison with verses 20 and 21 suggests that he may have been the very first artificer in brass and iron. T. C. Mitchell suggests that he "discovered the possibilities of cold forging native copper and meteoric iron."^[4]Tubal-cain has even been described as the first chemist.

Others connect Tubal-cain's work to making weapons of war. Rashi notes that he "spiced and refined the Cain's craft to make weapons for murderers." In The Antiquities of the Jews Flavius Josephus says that "Tubal exceeded all men in strength, and was very expert and famous in martial performances, ... and first of all invented the art of working brass." Walter Elwell suggests that his invention of superior weapons may have been the motivation for Lamech's interest in avenging blood

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lternatively, E. E. Kellett suggests that Tubal-cain may have been a miner.

Sacred Word. Moabon, meaning “begotten of the father.” (See 6th degree,MoHabon)

Discreet Master, 4º

Sign. The index and the middle finger of the right hand placed together on the mouth; in reply the same sign is made with the left hand.

Grip. Take the right hand with the grip of a Master, advance the hand to the elbow, pressing the arm seven times, and at the same time advance the right legs until they touch at the interior.

Salute. Seven knocks by 6 and 1.

Steps. As in the 3rd degree.

Age. Three times twenty-seven.

Insignia. A blue tunic, white apron attached by black cords; the flap of the apron is blue, with an embroidered eye; in the middle of the apron are two branches, one of laurel and one of olive; forming an open crown, and in the middle the letter Z; blue sash, interwoven with black, worn crosswise, at the bottom of which is hung an ivory key with the letter Z.

Pass-word. Zisa, (splendid) so named after the son of Jonathan.
Allah is Al-Aziz, The All-Mighty. He has unparalleled power [Al-Qawi-ul-Aziz], and capability to do anything that He would desire [Al-Aziz-im-Muqtadir]. But The All-Mighty is also All-Knowing [Al-Aziz-ul-Aleem] and All-Wise [Al-Aziz-ul-Hakeem]. He uses His Might most judiciously, without any unsoundness. His Might is All-Noble [Al-Aziz-ul-Kareem] and All-Commendable [Al-Aziz-ul-Hameed]. With His Might, Rabb-ul-Izzat bestows protection [Al-Aziz-ul-Ghafoor/Al-Aziz-ul-Ghaffaar],  beneficence [Al-Aziz-ur-Raheem] and gifts [Al-Aziz-ul-Wahab] upon those who are worthy of these and returns a justly deserved retribution to those who deserve that [Azizun-Zu-Intiqaam].

Al Azif Necronomicon.

Sacred Word. 
1st word Iod; this word in cabalistic form signifies God, principle, unity. 
2nd word Adonai (God). 
3rd word Ivah or Ahava  : 

Ivah was a city in Assyria, it lies on the Euphrates river between the cities of Sepharvaim and Henah. Meaning:Gods great gift.

• 2 Kings 18:34 and 19:13 it is mentioned in a group of cities regarding the Assyrian Gods whose gods did not rescue Samaria.

Ivah has also been thought to have been the Ahava in Ezra 8:15.

It is also the name of a district in Babylon.        Ezra 8:15 :

I had them assemble  at the canal   that flows toward Ahava, and we camped there for three days. I observed that the people and the priests were present, but I found no Levites there. 8:16 So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were teachers. 8:17 I sent them to Iddo, who was the leader in the place called Casiphia. I told them what to say to Iddo and his relatives,who were the temple servants in Casiphia, so they would bring us attendants for the temple of our God.


These words are derived from the cabalistic form of the word Jehovah, which being combined in various manners, always gives one of the names of God; this ineffable name was one of the mysteries of the interior of the Temple.

Perfect Master, 5º

Sign of Adminiration. Raise the hands and the eyes towards Heaven, and lower the hands by crossing them on the breast, at the same time looking at the ground.

Sign of Recognition. Advance the feet slowly until the toes touch and bend the knees forward until they touch; place the right hand on your heart, and the left hand on the breast of the one proving you.

Grip. Take each the right hand, thumb in the form of a square, and place the left hand on the right shoulder of the other.

Knocks. Four equal knocks.

Age. One year at the opening of the work and seven years after work is suspended: in all, eight years.

Steps. Form a square by placing the four feet together.

Insignia. Blue tunic, green sash with silver fringe.

Pass-word. Acacia.  

 

"shittah and in the plural shittim" 

Sacred plants.

It is the acacia vera of Tournefort, and the mimosa nilotica of Linnæus.

Thus the ivy was used in the Mysteries of Dionysus, the myrtle in those of Ceres, the erica in the Osirian, and the lettuce in the Adonisian. 

Of it Moses was ordered to make the tabernacle, the ark of the covenant, the table for the showbread, and the rest of the sacred furniture. Isaiah, in recounting the promises of God's mercy to the Israelites on their return from the captivity, tells them, that, among other things, he will plant in the wilderness, for their relief and refreshment, the cedar, the acacia (or, as it is rendered in our common version, the shittah), the fir, and other trees.

IMMORTALITY OF THE SOUL.

INNOCENCE -ΑΚΑΚΙΑ.

Sacred Word. Jehovah (I am that I am.)

(Hebrew: אהיה אשר אהיה‎, pronounced Ehyeh asher ehyeh [ʔehˈje ʔaˈʃer ʔehˈje]) is a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name (Exodus 3:14). It is one of the most famous verses in the Torah. Hayah means "existed" or "was" in Hebrew; "ehyeh" is the first person singular imperfect form. Ehyeh asher ehyeh is generally interpreted to mean I am that I am, though it more literally translates as "I-shall-be that I-shall-be."

Sublime Master, 6º

Sign. Place the right hand on the left shoulder, and draw the hand down to the right hip, in designing the shoulder belt; the reply is given by crossing the arms on the breast, then lowering them towards the sword, at the same time raising the eyes towards the heavens.

Grip. Each one takes the right hand of the other, and the first one says “Berith” (alliance); the second, turning the hand over says “Neder” (vow); then the first, recovering his first position says “Schelemoth” (pure).

Knocks. Twenty-seven knocks by 3 times 9.

Insignia. Blue tunic, blue sash with sil ver fringe.

Pass-word. 
1st word Mohaben (Son of God); this name is given the recipient. (Mohabon,Mohaben,Mahabin)
2nd word Zerbel.

Provost and Judge, 7º

Sign. Place the right hand open upon the breast

Grip. Give each other the two hands, interlace the little finger of the right hand with the index finger and give seven slight taps on the palm of the hand.

Insignia. Blue tunic, blue sash fringed with silver, poppy coloured ribbon across shoulders, to which is suspended a triple triangle.

Pass-word. Tito.

Sacred word. Jakival.

Intendant of the Buildings, 8º

Sign of Surprise. Having the hands spread out in the form of a square, place the two thumbs on the temples, step back two paces, advance two, whilst saying “Ben-Chorim” (Sons of Nobles) ; place the two hands over the eyes to cover them.

Sign of Admiration. Having interlaced the two hands turn them palms upward, then let them drop on the waist, whilst looking heavenwards and saying “Achar” (disturbing), this is one of the names of God.

Sign of Distress. Having placed the right hand on the heart, place the left hand on the mouth, then touch the knees three times saying the first time “Hai” (living), the second time “Jah” (God).

Grip. Strike the heart with the right hand, then pass it under the left arm, and finally take the right shoulder with the other hand, saying “Jachinai”; the other replies “Judah” (praise).

Knocks. Five equal knocks.

Steps. Five equal steps (take the seven steps of exactitude, and learn the five points of fellowship).

Age. Three times nine years.

Insignia. Blue tunic, cherry coloured sash with golden fringe.

The Pass-words and sacred words are the same as those given with the grip.

Master Elect of Nine, 9º

Sign. 
(1) Facing the one who is proving you, make a movement as if you were going to strike him on the forehead with a dagger; in reply, he will place his hand to his forehead as if to assure himself that he is not wounded. 
(2) Strike at his heart as if with a dagger and say “NEKAM” (vengeance), and in reply he will place his hand on his heart saying “NEKAM.”

Sign of Recognition. With the right hand make a movement as if to seize a dagger and to strike with it; in reply the right hand being shut, with the thumb raised, lift the hand in turning it over, the thumb turned towards the ground.

Grip. Present to the tyler the right hand shut with the thumb raised, in reply the tyler seizes with the right hand the thumb which is presented to him, and keeps his own thumb raised.

Knocks. Nine knocks by 8 and 1.

Steps. Three apprentice steps, three of a F.C. and three of a Master.

Age. Eight plus one years completed.

Insignia. Blue tunic, sash of cherry-red, with gold fringe; a black ribbon worn crosswise, at the bottom of which is a dagger as a jewel.

Pass-word. BEGONGAL-CHOL (abomination to ll)."

Kol Begohal"

Begoal Kol,

BEKULGUL και, BEGABEL

Sacred word. NEKAM, reply NECHAM.

Illustrious Elect of Fifteen, 10º

Sign. Place the dagger under the chin; and as if one wished to open the breast, draw the hand down the body; in reply, having the point covered and the thumb raised, make the sign of an apprentice.

Grip. Interlace with the tyler the fingers of each others right hand.

Knocks. Five equal knocks.

Steps. Fifteen triangular steps.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash fringed with gold, black ribbon worn crosswise; three heads are embroidered on the front of the ribbon. The three heads on the ribbon signify the three assassins of Hiram.

Pass-word. ELIAM (God’s People).

Sacred words. ZERBEL, who was the son of Jaida, a general of Solomon’s army. The reply is BEN-IAH (Sons of God.)

Sublime Prince Elect, 11º

Sign. Cross the arms on the breast, having the hands closed but the thumbs stuck out.

Grip. The right hand being shut with the thumb raised, is mutually presented the first one takes the thumb of the other, turns the hand over and says alternately these three words, BERITH, NEDER, and SCHELEMOTH. Then he takes the right hand of the other and presses three times with the thumb on the first joint of the middle finger.

Knocks. Twelve equal knocks.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash with gold fringe, black ribbon worn crosswise, on which are embroidered three flaming hearts.

Pass word. STOLKIN (running water) and AMAR-IAH (word of God).

Sacred word. ADONAI.

Grand Master Architect, 12º

Sign. Place the right hand on the left; one hand is supposed to be holding a pencil, and the other a paper; make as if to make a design, and seem to gaze at the G.M. who is supposed to have suggested a subject.

Grip. Put the left hand on the hip, and interlace the fingers of the right hand with those of the left hand of the tyler, who has his right hand on his hip.

Steps. Three steps in the form of a square, the first are slowly and the two others quickly.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash with gold fringe, blue ribbon worn crosswise with the jewel which is a square plate; on one of the faces are engraven four semi-circles before seven stars, at the centre is a triangle, containing the letter A, on the other face are the five orders of architecture; at the top is a level and below are a square and compasses; below the columns of the five orders are the initials of their names

C.D.T.I.C. Chevend - grandeur; Devek - union; Thokath - force; Jophi - beauty; Chillah - perfection.. (NOTE. Are not these rather the names of the five orders of architecture? Corinthian, Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, and Composite).

Pass word. BADBANAIN (Master of the Architects).

Sacred word. ADONAI.

Royal Arch, 13º

This title is purely English; it would be much better to call it “Royal Vault.”

Sign of Admiration. One knee being on the ground, the head turned towards the left, raise the hands towards the heavens.

Sign of Adoration. Ffall on the two knees.

Grip. Place the hands under the arms of the tyler, as if to aid him to rise, saying “TOUB BAANI AMAL RAB” (it is really a good thing to reward work); in reply, the tyler gives the same grip saying “J...M” (it is a good Mason).

Knocks. Five knocks by two and three.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash with gold fringe, a purple ribbon worn crosswise, on which are em broidered the letters. I.V.L.O.L. (inveni verbum in ore leonis); the jewel is a golden triangle.

Sacred word. J...h.

Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Master, 14º

Sign. Place the right hand near the left flank and draw it sharply towards the right.

First grip. Give each the right hand; turn it alternatively three times, the first one saying “BERITH,” and the other “NEDER,” to which the first replies “SCHELMOTH.”

Covering word. J...M.

Pass word. SHIBBOLETH.

Sign of Fire. Place on the left cheek the open right hand, and with the left hand hold the elbow.

Second grip. Grip the right hand as in the 3rd degree saying “Are you going further?” The answer is to advance the hand along the arm to the elbow; then each one places his left hand on the right shoulder of the other, leaning forward three times with the right legs advanced. The second covering word is MACHORIM (afflictions) and the Second Pass-word is ELHANAN (Mercy of God, God the merciful).

Sign of admiration and silence. After having inclined the head, raise the eyes and lift the two open hands toward the heavens and place the two first fingers of the right hand on the lips.

Third grip. Each one seizes the right hand of the other and with the left hand on the right shoulder draws the other one to him by advancing the hand on the back.

Third Covering Word. ADONAI.

Knocks. Twenty-four knocks, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

Steps. Nine steps, eight quick ones and one slow, whilst holding the right elbow and placing the right hand on the cheek the palm outwards.

Age. Seven times seven years.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash fringed with gold, crimson ribbon worn crosswise with the jewel which is a golden compass.

Grand Pass word. BEAMACHEH! BAME ARAH! (God be praised! we have found!)

Sacred word. JEHOVAH.

Knight of the East or the Sword, 15º

Sign. Place the right hand on the left shoulder and as if imitating the waves of a river, draw the hand towards the right hip; draw the sword and present it as if you were about to fight.

Sign of Recognition. Place the right hand on the left shoulder and bring it in waving movements to the right hip. In reply place the right hand on the left hip and bring it back in waving movements.

Grip. Each one takes the left hand of the other, arm raised as if to repulse an attack, and from the right make as if you were trying to pass; place the point of the sword on the heart of the other; the first one says “JUDAH,” the second “BENJAMIN” (Benjamin, son of equity, or son of the ages).

Knocks. Seven knocks by 5 and 2.

Steps. Advance proudly with five long strides, bearing the sword aloft.

Aage. Sixty-two years.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash with golden fringe, water green ribbon worn crosswise, on which are embroidered bones, swords broken and swords unbroken. In the middle is a bridge on which are the letters L.D.P. (mean ing Liberty of Passage).

Cry of Acclamation. Glory to God and to the Sovereign.

Pass word. JAABOROUHAMMAIM (the waters will pass).

Grand Word. SCHALAL SCHALON ABI (he has disturbed the peace of his father).

Sacred word. RAPHODON (Place of rest).

Prince of Jerusalem, 16º

Sign. With the left hand on the hip the sword raised, stand proudly erect. Place the arm as if about to fight, having the right foot formed in a square, the heel to the toe of the left foot.

Grip. Each presses with the right thumb five times by 1, 2, and 2 on the joint of the little finger. Each join the point of the right foot, thus making a straight line, touch the knees, and place the open left hand on the shoulder; the first one says “Twenty” the other “Twenty-three.” (On the 20th day of Tebeth, tenth month of the year, the ancients returned to Jerusalem, after their stay at Babylon. On the 23rd of ADAR, twelfth month of the sixth year of the reign of Darius, the people rejoiced after the re-dedication of the Temple.)

Knocks. Twenty-five knocks by 5 times 5.

Steps. One step on the point of the toes.

Pass word. TEBETH (name of the 10th lunar month), reply is ESRIM (20).

Sacred word. ADAR (12th month), reply is SCHALASH ESRIM (23).

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash fringed with gold; sky blue coloured ribbon, worn crosswise with a jewel which is a golden medal; on one side is a hand holding a balance, and on the other a double-edged sword and two stars.

Knight of the East and West, 17º

Signs. General sign; look at the right shoulder of the tyler and in reply each looks at the shoulder, saying alternatively “ABADON” (exterminated), and “J...M”

Sign of Entrance. Each one places his right hand on the forehead of the other.

First Grip. Place the left hand in the right hand of the examiner, the fingers outstretched. The examiner covers with his other hand.

Second Grip. Place the left hand on the left shoulder of the examiner, and he will touch your right shoulder with his right hand.

Knocks. Seven knocks by 6 and 1.

Step. Seven steps in squares, making a heptagon.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash edged with gold. Black ribbon bordered with red, with the jewel which is a medal partly made of gold and partly of silver, forming a heptagon; on one side in each of the angles are engraven the letters B.D.S.P.H.G.F. Above each letter is a star, these letters are the initials of the words Beauty, Divinity, Wisdom (Sagesse) Power, Honour, Glory and Force. In the centre is a lamb in silver lying on the book of the seven seals; each seal bears one of the above letters. On the other side are two crossed swords, the points uppermost, and placed on a balanced

scale.

Pass word. Both Rites. J...M.

Sacred word. ABADON.

Knight of the Rose Cross, 18º

Sign of Order. The eyes raised towards the heavens, the arms crossed on the breast, the hands open; this is called the sign of the Good Shepherd.

Sign of Recognition. The right hand raised with the index finger pointed towards the heavens, and in reply point to the earth with the same finger. Make these two signs alternatively.

Sign of Help. Cross the legs by placing the right behind the left; in reply one makes the same movement with the left leg.

Grip. With the arms crossed on the breast face each other, bow in token of salutation and without uncrossing the arms place the hands on the other’s breast, and in this position give the brotherly kiss, and the pass-word.

Knocks. Seven knocks by 6 and 1.

Aage. Thirty-three years.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash with golden fringe, star of gold and silver with a smaller red star in the centre, red ribbon worn crosswise, with the jewel, which is a compass crowned, open on a quarter of a circle; between the branches are, on one side an eagle; and on the other a pelican.

Pass word. EMMANUEL (God with us); the reply is PAX VOBIS (Peace with us).

Sacred word. I. N. R. I. This is not pronounced in full, but by alternate letters. The ancients of the Rose-Croix, the hermetical philosophers, formed with these four letters the following aphorisms:

Ignem natura regerando integrat

Inge nat-ura renovatur integra

Inge nitrum roris invenitur

Others interpret them as the Hebrew name of the four elements of the ancient physics:

IAMMIM - water
NOUR - fire
ROUAHH - air

IABESCHEH - earth

The acclamation, after having made the knocks is HOSEA (Saviour).

The Knights wear on the left leg a garter on which is embroidered the device “Virtute et silentio.”

The characteristic title of each knight, should be engraven on his jewel, at the back of the quarter of the circle.

Grand Pontiff, 19º

Sign. Extend the right hand, the hand open, and lower perpendicularly the three last fingers.

Grip. Each one puts the palm of his right hand on the forehead of the other; the first says, “ALLELUIA,” the second, “PRAISE THE LORD’.” In reply, the first says, “EMMANUEL,” and the second, “GOD HELP YOU,” and both say “AMEN.”

Knocks. Twelve knocks by 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash with golden fringes, a star of gold and silver, with a smaller golden star in the centre; a white ribbon bordered with violet, the jewel is a dove.

Pass word. EMMANUEL.

Sacred word. ALLELUIA (Praise God).

Knight of the Temple, 20º

Sign. (1) Form four squares thus, place the right hand on the heart, and raise the thumb (two squares). Place both heels together with the feet open (one square); place the left hand on the lips and raise the thumb (one square).

(2) With the head inclined towards the left, kneel, and place the elbows on the ground.

(3) Cross the hands on the breast, the right hand over the left, the fingers open, the thumb in the form of a square, the feet in the form of a square, (thus mak ing five squares).

(4) Sign of Introduction. Raise the right arm as if about to strike a blow; on meeting the arms of the two brethren cross.

Grip. Each of the two brethren holds the right elbow of the other with the right hand and presses it four times, and then slides the hand up to the wrist and presses on it with the index finger. Introduction. Take each other by the hand and place the thumb on the ligature of the wrist, and slide the thumb along the hand to the end of the fingers.

Knocks. Three knocks by 1 and 2.

Steps. Nine steps, each forming a square.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash fringed with gold, grand cross, yellow ribbon worn crosswise; the jewel is a triangle.

Pass word. JEKSAN, reply ZABULON, to which the first replies NABUZARDAN.

Sacred word. BETSIJAH (branch of solitude).

Patriarch Noachite, 21º

Sign of Order. The face turned towards the direction whence the moon rises, raise the arms towards the heavens.

Sign of Introduction. Present to the tyler the fingers of the right hand; the tyler says, “FREDERICK THE SECOND,” and presents his three fingers, to which the other replies, “NOAH” (rest).

Grip. After having taken the index finger of the right hand of the tyler, press it with the index finger and thumb, saying “SHEM” (renowned); the tyler makes the same sign, saying “HAM” (hot or black), and in repeating the grip says “JAPHET” (beautiful).

Knocks. Three slow knocks.

Steps. Three Master’s steps.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash fringed with gold, grand cross of gold and silver; a black ribbon worn crosswise, the jewel is a golden equilateral triangle with an arrow across it; the jewel of the Order is a silver moon.

Sacred word. SHEM, HAM, and JAPHET.

Pass word. PHALEG (division) repeated three times.

Knight of the Royal Axe, 22º

Signs. Make a sign as if lifting an axe with both hands to cut a tree at its base. Reply: Raise the two hands, the fingers extended as high as the forehead, and then drop them.

Grip. Each takes the hands of the other and intertwines the fingers.

Knocks. Two equal knocks.

Steps. Three steps crosswise.

Insignia. Red tunic, blue sash fringed with gold, grand cross, rainbow coloured ribbon worn cross wise; jewel is a golden axe surmounted by a crown.

Pass word. JAPHET, AHOLIAB (Tabernacle of the Father).

Sacred word. NOAH, BEZALEEL (shadow of God), and SIDONUS (Hunter).

Chief of the Tabernacle, 23º

Sign. One is supposed to hold a censer in the left hand, and to attempt to seize the censer with the right hand, at the same time advancing the left foot.

Grip. Each takes with the right hand the left elbow of the other.

Knocks. Three equal knocks.

Steps. Five equal steps.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash fringed with gold, a grand star, Jewel, a delta.

Pass word. HAHTZIELD (Will of God). In reply DARAKIEL (God’s directions).

Sacred word. IRAM.

Prince of the Tabernacle, 24º

Sign of Recognition. As if to shield one self from a bright light, place the right hand on the eyes, and the left hand open on the breast; carry the right hand towards the left shoulder, and draw it diagonally towards the right side; this is called the sign of the sash.

Grand Sign. Place the two hands open on the head, join the two thumbs and the two index fingers by their extremities to form a triangle.

Grip. The same as the 23rd Degree.

Sign of Admiration. Incline the head forward, the right hand on the breast, the eyes raised to the heavens, and covered by the left hand.

Steps. Six equal steps and one longer step.

Knocks. Seven by 6 and 1.

Pass word. URIEL (fire of the Lord). In reply, one says, “Tabernacle of the revealed truths.”

Sacred word. JEHOVAH (spelling it).

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash fringed with gold; grand star, ribbon watered poppy coloured, worn crosswise; white apron with poppy coloured lining.

Knight of the Brazen Serpent, 25º

Sign. Point to an object on the ground with the index finger of the right hand; incline the head.

Knocks. Nine knocks, five slow, then three short, and then one.

Steps. Nine steps taken serpent-wise.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash fringed with gold; a grand star, violet ribbon worn crosswise, on which is embroidered in gold “Virtue and Courage.”

Pass word. I.N.R.I.

Covered word. JOHAN RAPH (sun, to heal).

Sascred word. MOSES—this spelled (taken). (Moses was the chief and the law-giver of the Hebrews; he finished his career on mount NEBO, on the last day of the moon of ADAR, the last of the year 2553; but his sepulchre has never been discovered.)

Prince of Mercy, 26º

Sign of Entry. As if to protect one’s self from a bright light, place the right hand in the form of a triangle above the eyes.

Sign of Character. With the two thumbs and the two index fingers joined at the extremities, with the hands touching the body form a triangle.

Sign of Help. With the hands open, palm outwards, cross the two arms above the head, saying “Come to my aid, ye children of the Widow.”

Sign of Order. Place the right hand on the hip.

Grip. Place the two hands on the shoulders of the tyler; press three times saying “COMEL.”

Knocks. Fifteen by 3, 5, and 7.

Steps. Three equal steps, beginning with the left foot.

Age. Eighty-one.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash fringed with gold; ribbon is white and chamois; worn crosswise.

Pass word. GOMEL (rewarding).

Common words. GIBLIM and GABAON (hill).

Sublime word. EDUL PEN CAGU (Do unto others that which you would they should do unto you).

Commander of the Temple, 27º

Sign of Recognition. Place the right hand on the forehead, and with the thumb (the fingers being closed) make the sign of the cross. In reply, the tyler will kiss the forehead on the spot where the cross has been made. But outside the courtyard, instead of kissing the forehead, he places the first two fingers of the right hand on the mouth, keeping the other fingers closed, and turning the hand.

Grip. Knock three times with the right hand on the left shoulder of the examiner, who will reply by taking the right hand and slightly shaking it three times.

Knocks. Twenty-seven with the flat of the sword, by 12, 12 and 3.

Steps. Three ordinary steps.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash fringed with gold, grand star; ribbon of sky blue, edged with gold; jewel is a golden triangle.

Pass word. SOLOMON (Peaceful).

Sacred word. I.N.R.I.

Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept, 28º

Signs. Having the thumb of the right hand extended, place the hand on the heart; in reply point to the heavens with the index finger of the right hand.

Grip. Take the hands of the examiner and press them slightly.

Knocks. Six equal knocks.

Insignia. Red tunic with blue cloak; white sash, covered with golden pointed stars; grand cross in the middle of which is a sun; a sky blue baton with a golden globe at its extremity.

Pass word. HELIOS MENE TETRA GRAMMATON (the sun, the moon, God).

Sacred word. ADONAI; reply, ABRA (blameless king).

Knight of St. Andrew, 29º

Sign of the Earth; with the head slightly bent forward, wipe the forehead with the back of the right hand.

1st Grip; with the examiner, take successively the 1st, 2nd and 3rd joints of the right index finger spelling alternatively BOAZ.

Sign of Water; place the right hand on the heart, extend it horizontally to the height of the breast, and let it fall to the right side. Grip; take each the 1st, 2nd and 3rd joints of the right middle finger, spelling JACHIN.

Sign of Astonishment and horror; whilst looking at the ground, turn the head to the left and lift the two hands towards the heavens.

Sign of Fire; join the two hands with fingers interlaced, palm outwards, and cover the eyes. In reply, sign of air; raise forward the right hand to the height of the shoulder.

Grip. Whilst pronouncing alternatively one of the syllables of the word MOABON, take the index finger of the others right hand by the end joint.

Sign of admiration) raise the hands and eyes towards the heavens, the left arm a little less than the right, the left heel raised a little so that the knee makes a square with the right leg.

Sign of the Sun), place the right thumb on the right eye, raise the index finger to form a square, then point as if indicating an object, and say, “I measure as far as the Sun.” 7th General Sign; make with the arms on the breast a St. Andrew’s Cross. General grip; each takes the first joint of the right index finger of the other; the first says “NE” the second “KA,” and in passing to the extreme joint of the little finger, the first says “MAH” and the second “NEKAMAH.”

Steps. On the plan of the cross of Jerusalem take three apprentice steps, three of a companion, and three of a master.

Age. Nine squared, that is eighty-one years.

Knocks. Nine by 2, 3, and 4.

Insignia. Red tunic, white scarf with stars, fringed with gold; grand cross; sash worn crosswise, with the jewel which is a compass in three triangles enclosed in another triangle.

Pass word. EREL, (angel of fire or of light), HASSAN (angel of the air), TALJAHHAD (angel of the water), PHORLACH (angel of the earth).
Sacred word. NEKAMAH (vengeance.)

Grand Elected Knight of Kadosh, 30º

Signs. Place the right hand, with fingers apart, on the heart, let it fall on the right knee that one grasps whilst staggering; then seize the dagger which is suspended to the ribbon, lift it as if about to strike and say “NEKAM, ADONAI” (vengeance, Lord).

Sign of Order; having the sword in the left hand, place the right hand on the heart.

Grip. Each one touches the toe and right knee of the other, whilst presenting the right fist closed; the thumb being raised is taken reciprocally and each one steps back a pace and raises the arm as if to strike with a dagger. The first says “NEKAMAH BEALIM” (traitors vengeance) the second replies “PHARASCH CHOL” (all is explained).

Knocks. Three times 2 and then 1.

Steps. Three sudden steps with the hands crossed on the head.

Age. A hundred years and over.

Insignia. White tunic, in the form of a dalmatic, bordered with black; white scarf fringed with gold; a dagger is in the belt; a hat drawn down, on the front of which is a silver sun, with golden rays, and in the middle of the sun, an eye; a black sash passing from left to right, on the front are two teutonic crosses embroidered in red; a two headed eagle, a sun, and the letters C.K.H. in silver embroidery; a grand cross in gold and silver, in the middle of which is a two-headed eagle.

Pass words. To enter, NEKAM (vengeance); reply is MENAHHEM (consoler) to retire, PHANGAL CHOL (All is accomplished), reply is PHARASCH CHOL.

SACRED WORDS. Both Rites. NEKAM ADONAI; reply is PHARASCH CHOL. The mysterious ladder is composed of two parts each with seven steps; the first part on the right is called OHERELOAH (love of God), the second on the left is called OHER KEROBO (love of one’s neighbour).

The steps of the 1st part are (1) TZEDEKAH (justice),

(2) SCHOR LABAN (purity), (3) MATHOX (kindness),

(4) EMOUNAH (force), (5) AMAL SAGGHI (work),

(6) SABBAL (burden), (7) GHEMOUL NAH THEBOUNAH (prudence).

The steps of the 2nd part are (1) Astronomy, (2) Music,
(3) Geometry, (4) Arithmetic, (5) Logic, (6) Rhetoric, (7) Grammar.

Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander, 31º

Sign. Cross the two hands on the navel. In reply one crosses the two arms above the head, fingers open, palms uppermost.

Grip. Take reciprocally the left hand, advance the right foot, touch the knees, and with the right hand tap on the right shoulder of the other.

Knocks. Nine, by 1, 3, 4, and 1.

Insignia. Black tunic, white sash worn as a hood on the point of which is embroidered in gold a radiant triangle, in the middle is the number 31. A teutonic cross in silver is the jewel.

There is no pass-word.

Sacred words. TZEDEKAH (Justice). Reply, MISCHOR (Equity). Both say together, “AMEN” (So be it).

Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret, 32º

Sign. Place the right hand on the heart; raise the hand, palm downwards, and let it fall to the side.

Knocks. Five by 1 and 4.

Insignia. Red tunic, black ribbon, edged with silver worn crosswise; on the point is embroidered a sun; the scarf is black fringed with silver, a grand cross of gold and silver.

Words (Of order of the army.) There is a different word for each day of the week.

Monday, Darius.

Tuesday, Xerxes.

Wednesday, Alexander.

Thursday, Philadeiphie.

Friday, Herod.

Saturday, Ezekial.

Sunday, Cyrus.

Pass words. PHAAL CHOL (separated), PHARASCH CHOL (re-united), NEKAM MAQQHAH (for vengeance). Then both say the word “SHADDAI” (All powerful).

Sacred words. SALIX; reply, NONI. Then both say together “TENGA.” (These words are composed of the letters which marked the tents in the camp of the princes.)

Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33º

Signs. (1) Cross the arms on the breast, bend the head and the body forward, kneel on both knees.

(2) Draw the sword from its scabbard, and place the left hand on the heart.

There is no Grip in this Degree.

Knocks. Eleven by 5, 3, 1 and 2.

Insignia. Tunic of crimson silk with golden stars, a sun in precious stones; a white sash with heavy golden fringe, a white ribbon bordered with gold; on the front is embroidered a silver delta surrounded by a golden halo. The jewel is a regular pentagon.

Pass words. (1) DE MOLAY; reply HIRAM ABIF. (2) FREDERICK; reply OF PRUSSIA.

Grand Pass word or Sacred word. MI CHAMICHAK BEALIM ADONAI (who is equal to you, among the great lords?)