3rd Degree. By. Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale Harmonie Lodge No. 699

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1 3rd Degree By. Bro. Daniel J. Di Natale Harmonie Lodge No. 699

2 History Of the 3rd Degree The 3rd degree is the newest edition to the whole of the Masonic ritual system. There is no record of a three degree system until well into the 1700s.

3 History Of the 3rd Degree Important Precursor The Mason s Word or Master s Word This finds historical mention before the existences of a 3rd degree. First mentioned in 1672 in The Rehearsal of Transpros d by Andrew Marvell. Only mentioned in passing.

4 History Of the 3rd Degree Edinburgh Registry House Manuscript (ERHM) Quest 2 How many points of the fellowship are ther Ans: fyve viz foot to foot Knee to Kn[ee] Heart to Heart, Hand to Hand and ear to ear. Then make the sign of fellowship and shake hand and you will be acknowledged a true mason. youngest mason must advance and put himself into the posture he is to receive the word and sayes to the eldest mason in whispering

5 History Of the 3rd Degree The center of Speculative Masonry seems historical based in Scotland. With the formation of the Grand Lodge we find the proto-third degree. First find evidences of being preformed in Scotland by Bro. Desaguilers. This was the ritual in its first recorded performances.

6 Proto-Third Degree The drama as we know it came out of nowhere in the Lodges of London. Limited evidences of a drama in the Scotland conferrals of the late 1600s. First appears in Samuel Prichard s Masonry Dissected (1730). What happened to make the drama?

7 Proto-Third Degree The first Grand Lodge made the 3rd Degree landmark. Yet, 1st Ed Andersons Constitutions (1723) Tells us that King Hiram sent to Solomon This namesake Hiram or Huram, the most accomplished Mason upon earth. 2nd Ed (only 15 years later) Andersons Constitutions (1738) sudden death of their dear Master Hiram Abif whom they decently interred in the Lodge near the Temple, according to ancient usage.

8 The Drama The first reference of the Hiramic Legend in dramatic form is not Masonic. Voyage en Orient (1843) by Gérard de Nerval. The Drama grows out of a cultural context. Competing degree- Graham Manuscript (1726)» The use of a story the was that same but used Noah.

9 3rd Degree Catechism

10 3rd Degree Catechism Structurally the ritual is more of the same. What is different is the size and depth of the obligation.

11 3rd Degree Obligation The bases of all Masonic Law. This Obligation covers the core of Masonic living.

12 Preamble Exactly the same as the preamble for the 2nd Degree. Explains the manner and nondisclosure agreement the Master Mason is obligated to.

13 Obligation First Charge Duty to the Grand Lodge of New York. Edicts- Are stated by the order of the Grand Master. These are exceedingly rare orders. Sec 113. Article 14. To do such other things as are inherent in and pertain to his office and are not in conflict with these Constitution. It is your obligation as a Master Mason to read, know and learn about the By-laws of your Lodge and those of Grand Lodge. The word of a Brother no matter how well informed does not make it law.

14 Obligation Second Charge It is your obligation to make it to all your Lodge meetings. If you cannot make it due to the length of your cable-tow it is Masonic courtesy to inform the Master. If it is a summoned communication, you should use all of your ability to make the meeting.

15 Obligation Third Charge Your ability to help those in need but especially those Brothers in need. This is exactly the same in context as the 2nd Degree except The addition of not hurting your family by adding others. Use reason and remember family is always first.

16 Obligation Forth Charge It is your duty to keep the secrets of a Master Mason. Keep this in context with the rest of the obligation. They must be commutated as such and he must be a worthy Master Mason.

17 Obligation Fifth and Sixth Charge Very self expletory, don t do it! Uphold their proper usage and do not violate the landmarks.

18 Obligation Seventh Charge DO NOT STEAL FROM THE LODGE. It was once very hard to identify other Masons in public. Far dealings between Mason to Mason. Stop or warn about those that would defraud a Brother. You should do this to all of the human family but a Brother most importantly.

19 Obligation Eighth Charge The violation of chastity implies rape or unwanted advances. It also impels a level of respect due to women. This is not saying you cannot date Master Mason s female relatives but the due respect you owe her if you do. It is very common for Master Mason s to be married to relatives of other Master Masons as long as this would not bring disharmony to the Craft.

20 Obligation Ninth Charge Do not violate the landmarks of membership. IRRELIGIOUS LIBERTINE Originally meant those that identify themselves as deist. This contextual does not meaning the same thing it did in the 1700s. Alluding to men of litigious habits. This is a throwback statement during a time of conflict in the Craft. Not found outside of work based on the Ancient Masons. Used without understanding the context of the 1700s.

21 Obligation Tenth Charge Do not violate the landmarks of Degree conferral. Clandestine Lodges- Those Lodges not recognized has having Masonic authority by the Grand Lodge. Suspension Members can be punished by rejection of membership of suspension. Do not engage in Masonic intercourse with them.

22 Penalty Very similar to those used world round. This penalty is more standardized world round.

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