The Mysteries of Free Masonry: Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's LodgeMorgan, William
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The Mysteries of Free Masonry: Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's Lodge
Morgan, William
Freemasonry -- United States -- Rituals
Q. What do you ask more? A. Your will and pleasure as you may find me
worthy, obedient, and virtuous.
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PRINCE OF THE ROYAL SECRET.
The Assembly of Princes is termed a "Consistory."
OFFICERS.--The first officer represents Frederick II., King of
Prussia; he is styled "Sovereign of Sovereigns," "Grand Prince,"
"Illustrious Commander in Chief." The two next officers are styled
"Lieutenant Commanders." The fourth officer is the "Minister of
State," who acts as the orator. The fifth officer is the "Grand
Chancellor." Then the "Grand Secretary;" the "Grand Treasurer;" the
"Grand Captain of the Guards;" a "Standard Bearer;" a "Grand Master
Architect;" and two "Tylers."
PLACE OF MEETING.--This is to be a building at least two stories in
height, situated on elevated ground, in the open country. Three
apartments on the second floor are necessary in this degree. In the
first of these the guards are stationed. The second is used as a
preparation room. The third is occupied by the members of the
Consistory. This last apartment is hung with black, sprinkled with
tears, "death's heads," "cross bones," and "skeletons." The throne is
in the East, elevated by seven steps. On the throne is the chair of
state, lined with black satin, flamed with red. Before the chair is a
table covered with black satin, strewed with tears. On this cloth, in
front, is a "death's head" and "cross bones;" over the "death's head"
is the letter I; and under the "cross bones" is the letter M. On the
table is placed a naked sword, a buckler, a sceptre, a balance, and a
book containing the statutes of the order. In the West is placed
another table covered with crimson, bordered with black, and strewed
with tears; on the front of this cloth are the letters N. K. M. K. in
gold.
DRESS AND STATIONS OF OFFICERS.--The "Sovereign of Sovereigns" is
dressed in royal robes, and seated in the chair of state. The
Lieutenant Commanders dressed like the modern princes of Europe, and
seated at the table in the West; their swords are crossed on the
table. The Minister of State is placed at the Sovereign's right hand.
The Grand Chancellor stands on the left hand of the Sovereign. Next to
the Minister of State is placed the Grand Secretary. Next to the Grand
Chancellor is placed the Grand Treasurer. Below the last named
officers are placed on one side the Standard Bearer, the Grand Master
Architect, and the Captain of the Guards. Below these officers are
placed six members dressed in red, without aprons, wearing the jewel
of the order, suspended on the breast by a black ribbon.
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