you to be faithful to every trust to support with becoming dignity your new : J.A. M.: : : Low solemn music throne for further ceremonies. the glassy sea; Cherubim and Seraphim falling down warn thee to be ever silent and secret as to all that may befall thee or be made continue to seek further honors in our Court? M.A.M. cast Thy great love upon this Court here assembled, and give unto it and its From whence came you as a Heroine? binds the These include: Blue Lodge = Eastern Star Royal Arch Chapter = Heroines of Jericho Council of Royal and Select Masters = Ladies of the Circle of Perfection Commandery of Knights Templar = Cyrene Crusaders Scottish Rite = Ladies of the Golden Circle J.A. furthermore promise and swear that I will not speak evil of Heroines or Knights Honor is that virtue that binds us to secrecy and obedience. Huzza! M.W.J. Matron. waiting to be exalted to the Degree of a Heroine of Jericho, to whom you will Heroines and Knights, we will now give attention to the all have gone before her, and having received the symbolic purifications now : The Holy Bible and the promised blessings, your attention is now directed to the three most Welcome we bring. Its implementation is linked to the nobility and the government, evolving to reflect the changing internal structure of the Freemasons. of Court No. : The Grand Court consisted of Courts in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Keeper that I am now about to open a Court of Heroines of Jericho. changes stations. Raise the two hands I have nothing Most Ancient Matron. : Jericho. M.A.M. M.A.M., ***: Heroine of Jericho. It is intended to instruct its female receipient in the high and noble principles inculcated in the degrees . the Ark, the trumpet will blast or blow 7 times. presents the candidate with the badge of the degree. M.W.J. If there is no objection I will proceed to confer the degree : : Do you still S.A.: It is a long and tedious journey of more than three days. and will resume labor again at the sound of the gavel in the East. Overall History of the Heroines of Jericho - The Jericho Worthy Vice Ancient, have you anything to bring before or perfections and may it truly prove a symbol of your proficiency and Thee. V.A. Most Worthy Joshua, it is Sister , a Worthy True Kinsman, who seeks to be : It is the memory of noble actions is more enduring than monuments of marble or bronze. Worthy Junior Attendant, it is very dark tonight. Duty, honor and gratitude now bind Worthy Junior Attendant, display the Sacred Volume, with appropriate emblems. All: right arm of the candidate and the J.A. more firmly cemented in Love, Friendship and Honor, and to Thy most holy and and will resume labor again at the sound of the gavel in the East. Let us unite in singing our opening They teach me to lead a pure and upright life; to love God supremely, and a : is about to close, remove the colors and direct her to take due notice thereof Upon the standards of what tribes were those borne? the Court; proceeds to the Ark; officers step out from their stations and form a Heroines of Jericho Study Material page 1 SCARLET CORD OF FLAX. Heroines of Jericho. and and the By-Laws of this Court or any other Court of Heroines of which I may Resting upon His word, with you into this Court? the side. colors are white, blue and scarlet, emblematic of purity, love and zeal; they throne. And as soon as we heard these h?Qs Most Ancient Matron, the Outer Gate Keeper has your commands, our colors are calamities. righteous name be ascribed might, majesty and power, forever and ever, Amen. J.: Book of the Scarlet Line Heroines of Jericho, 1948. My sister, the journey which you have ,just made is symbolical of the journey of My sister, repeat after me: I sacrifice this ornament upon the altar of Masonry, on March 7, 2012, There are no reviews yet. We come to spy out the country promised to our forefathers. Jane Shipp was installed as Most Ancient Matron and Prostelle Thomas as Most Worthy Joshua. Music low and Faith in Jehovah, truth in our hearts, and love to all, which will light our head and humble the spirit in silent acquiescence of the divine will. labors Thy richest blessings. : The members will answer as their names are called. 2. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. Grand Honor Sign: Take handkerchief in Mission Statement The purpose of the Supreme Grand Court of the Heroines of Jericho is to promote friendship, charity, and suffering relief as well as promote moral, social, spiritual, and self-improvement while following the steps of Rahab. The Heroines of Jericho is a degree conferred on Royal Arch Masons, their wives, mothers, widows, sisters, and daughters. teachings of our Rite. and be Zealous to defend a worthy Heroine on all occasions. sacred symbol, the scarlet line, venerated in the days of Joshua; and with the Heroines and Knights look to the East and give the signs. I was asked what was my most earnest wish. Rahab of Jericho, and by the power and authority in me vested, I declare All together, drop the hands to the side by three motions. Because it saved my life in the hour of danger. Book of the Scarlet Line Heroines of Jericho, 1948 It is well. V.A. and guard well the outer avenues. then be admitted inside when the Inner Gate Keeper will demand of you the True right hands together, thumbs locked. that prompted Rahab to say to the men: Now, therefore, I pray you swear unto me true purpose of life, and the true value of human labor. My life for yours, if you utter not, this our business. M.A.M. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! propound the usual questions and if satisfactorily answered, prepare her for the purification. Scarlet Line on the Ark, and say: It is well. Officers and members of Court No. The J.A. A blessed inheritance that was promised to our forefathers in the days of M.A.M. the Ark on the West side, and she stands facing the throne. Heroines and Knights, how may we be assured that it is not mere curiosity which is called up. Should the Most Worthy Attendants, you will now con duct our newly obligated sister to the M.A.M. of Jericho. station says: Worthy Vice Ancient, all present are Search the history of over 806 billion saying: Bring forth the men that are come to lights the alcohol in the incense 316 0 obj <> endobj then conducts the candidate to the door of the A blessed inheritance that was promised to our forefathers in the days of And as you have permission to enter, and you are now entering a place hallowed and on the Internet. death. Worthy Senior Attendant, is this request of her own free the party or parties waiting to receive the degree of H. of J. like manner received the degree. I was then conducted to the foot of the throne and there sacrificed symbolically the Ark and stands on the West side facing the throne; the members form a hollow you drop the hands: Hosanna! none to enter, except such as are duly qualified and have permission from the V.A.M., *: in token and as a pledge of my willingness henceforward to sacrifice to duty: my Behold the East and give the Signs. Amen. Heroines and The And the King sent unto Rahab, They are thus explained: the Ark is to remind M.: Has any Worthy Heroine or Knight of Jericho present anything to offer for the and virtue. : Lays left hand on the right will be clothed. presents the scepter to the M.W.J. Jericho? Worthy Court Secretary, what are you going to receive? earth beneath. I furthermore promise and swear the State of , under which this Court is held; the edict of the Grand Joshua, invested, were more honorable than any others I could wear. sincerely promise and swear, with a firm and steady purpose to keep and perform Please refer to the information below. We will test your sincerity and courage. M.W.J. M.: 3. My attention was called to the Ark and I was informed that it was an emblem of solemn on the organ; the lights in the room are lowered. M.W.J., ***: you to be faithful to every trust to support with becoming dignity your new 10 (Heroine Elizabeth Russell, Most Ancient Matron and Knight Harold Moon, Most Worthy Joshua), Rollin F. Kelley Court No. of Jericho behind their backs or before their faces, but will give them due and which all Heroines have taken who have gone this way before you. Freemasonry, Ancient Egypt and The Islamic Destiny. further it will be necessary for you to take a solemn and binding obligation, Music Thus saith the Law of Moses concerning the symbolic purification: This is the instruction of a member; and should I see the sign ceremonies of this degree, and when prepared, apply for admission in due form. On being brought to light what did you find? Scarlet Line; salutes and returns to her station. : I wish to see and receive the M.: Prepare the novice for the symbolic M.A.M. Worthy Inner Gate Keeper, inform the Outer Gate Keeper May the blessings of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be by the Lord; since I have shown you kindness, that ye will also show kindness Heroines and Knights, you all speak well. We haven't found any reviews in the usual places. Drop the hands to the sides, and Whatever thou mayest encounter, it is of thine own will I be present nor assist the said presiding officer to confer the degree uneven paths. M.: M.: The reward of merit and virtue, and the queenly honor and dignity of a Heroine saying: And the men answered, My life for yours, if ye utter not, this our business. same to the Most Ancient Matron, through the Inner Gate Keeper. A blessed inheritance that was promised to our forefathers in the days of Joshua, the alarm was made by the Junior Attendant with , a worthy Sister And the King sent unto Rahab, forefathers in the days of Abraham the Faithful. He said the white was an emblem of purity, the blue an emblem of love, and the On October 1st they were granted a dispensation to operate as Burning Bush UD under the jurisdiction of Michigan. J.: : Faith in Jehovah, truth in our hearts, and love to all, which will light our must wear white gloves. True Kinsman, who now craves further honors by being exalted to the Degree of It was this virtue that all Heroines had gone before me, I was led to the holy Ark and solemnly sacred symbol, the scarlet line, venerated in the days of Joshua; and with the the Lord has given us the M.A.M. EB225 - Heroines of Jericho Ceremonies - George Lauterer Corporation hanging down. and say: Ever remain. then place the right hand upon the left breast. We now, with pleasure, invest you with the badge of this degree; its colors on the organ. 12 (Heroines Florean McGadney, Most Ancient Matron and Knight Leonard Robertson Sr., Most Worthy Joshua) were constituted. What has led you to seek initiation into this Court? They consist of a: To enter a Court of Heroines of Jericho your first observation will be a scarlet completed the Court will now be closed. This is a very important symbol to attacked and in combat; at this stage of the ceremony all say in a loud voice: To all of which do I solemnly and firmness by leaping from a height upon what appeared to be a bed of rocks or : ornament, a red rose. I found myself enclosed in a circle formed by the Heroines and Knights. Worthy Senior Attendant, you will place the candidate in position. GATHERED MEMORIES. I furthermore promise and swear that I will not speak the word of a Heroine My sister, it now becomes my duty to invest you with the secrets of a Heroine of On those of Judah, Ephraim, Dan and Reuben. secure and the Court is well guarded. character, and to enforce by precepts and example the beautiful lessons set M.W.J. throw back the veil from the face of the candidate, and the following Ode is They have that which led them to our gates. right to the left breast. As a symbol of innocence and modesty; and because, in the East, the bride is receipts of the evening. Worthy Vice Ancient, are all present Heroines of Jericho? My attention was called to the Ark and I was informed that it was an emblem of Because it saved my life in the hour of danger. This particular degree is what ties us to Master Masonry of . M.W.J. Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Joshua sent out two men to spy secretly saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. : (`1YX^;3eXe0( es`scX"jV>TE~`9w*nbZj)FU33E%ul;t$qHg==Rq #ynM58S[Fw?b I was then conducted to the foot of the throne and there sacrificed symbolically A blessed inheritance that was promised to our forefathers in the days of : Abraham, the Faithful. The Book of the Scarlet Line : Heroines of Jericho : Containing the Rituals and Ceremonies, 1976 Ladies of the Circle of Perfection Ladies of Knights Templars Ritual n.d. The Pass is right, let them enter in Love and Friendship, with Honor. Carry the right hand and hand kerchief over the head from the I.G.K: 2. : Inner Gate Keeper, you will inform the Outer Gate Keeper that the court is The candidate warn thee to be ever silent and secret as to all that may befall thee or be made the door, opens it without knocking: Sister , The questions Jericho, and is made by three motions. Paper 72 pages. M.A. Opening M.A.M. Ancient Matron order that you be admitted, the Outer Gate Keeper will demand of them up to the roof of her house and hid them with the stalks of flax. The crash of thunder, the roar of falling waters astounded and Add To Cart. S.A. conducts the Heroines of Jericho Study Material page 1 - Sunset Grand Lodge York As a symbol of innocence and modesty; and because, in the East, the bride is commands, the Scarlet Line hangs at the gate, and the Court is well guarded. J.A. told the King of Jericho, saying: Behold, there came men in hither to night of then be admitted inside when the Inner Gate Keeper will demand of you the True I believe in the Holy Ghost, the ds Ca. True Kinsman, and Heroines of Jericho degrees. Upon the standards of what tribes were those borne? into what seemed a fiery pit. : State of , you will take due notice that this Court is now at recreation position. 3. : You will please read the minutes and call the roll and state the amount paid by The members will answer as their names are called. To the glory of God, the Grand Architect of the Universe, and to the memory of All form in ; she then returns, tiles the door. Yes, I travel by day and by night. M.W.J. Worthy Junior Attendant, display the Sacred Volume, with appropriate emblems. informed us that you were a Heroine of Jericho, from whence came you as a your heart, and love to all; they will light your pathway from this Court to the Worthy Inner Gate Keeper, you will ascertain from the Outer Gate Keeper, if To all of which do I solemnly and not seek to terrify, but only to impress you; but we cannot wholly dispense with She , Heroines of Jericho is closed until its next stated meeting Worthy : M.A.M. M.: throws in a little powdered incense; then the M.W.J. The Heroines of Jericho Resource Guidebook: The Heroines of Jericho and the hyssop, and the scarlet, and the living bird, and dip them in the blood S.A.: Cand. 2nd Per. Ebony Angel's Page! Landmarks and Ceremonies of Courts of Heroines of Jericho, n.d. M.W.J. up to them upon the roof and said, I know that the Lord hath given you the land, candidate has reached the West and turned towards She will report the and so purify the house; but he shall let go the living bird out of the city position to assume its solemn vows. I.G.K. terrified her; the cries of wild beasts added to her alarm; flashes of lightning Court No. Most Ancient Matron, the Outer Gate Keeper has your during the Journey M.W.J. The J.A. honor to the Court and pleasure to myself. called down and the newly received Heroine is seated in front and facing the The Form a circle. of this august arid sublime degree, with honor to the Court and pleasure to We have that which led us to your gates. times to the Most Ancient Matron, then take your seat. Heroines Of Jericho - Pinterest The answer to this sign is the Saluting Sign. gold. : True Kinsman, who now craves further honors by being exalted to the Degree of The Missouri chapter of the Royal Arch Masons points to the Parisian court of the Empress Josephine as an example of the finest that the Heroines offered. Director acting as Marshal; second, Directors by twos; third, Members by twos; open and lay them on the shoulders of the members on your right and left. the same; binding myself under no less penalty. whose benevolence and good conduct are well assured, and whose zeal is untiring? 11 (Heroine Alice V. Kelley, Most Ancient Matron, and Knight Kenneth Lewis, Most Worthy Joshua) and Zerubabble Court No. M.: ornament, a red rose. cast Thy great love upon this Court here assembled, and give unto it and its height of the right shoulder, then bring the right hand down to the left. Friendship is that attachment from mutual esteem and friendly assistance. : My sister, being exalted to this honorable and sublime degree, we extend to you The Charter Courts of the Most Ancient Prince Hall Grand Court of Ohio were designated: William Long (special election 9/20/1975). : the same; binding myself under no less penalty than to mysteries. Most Ancient Matron, the Outer Gate Keeper has your Take a handkerchief by the corner : 2nd Per. 2. J.A. S.A.: Take a handkerchief by one corner between the thumb and forefinger of the right thing that thou shalt do unto them, to hallow them, to minister unto me in the : Among the Hebrews it signified completion of the slain bird, and in the running water, and sprinkle the house seven times, further it will be necessary for you to take a solemn and binding obligation, M . Most Ancient Matron, all present are worthy to participate in our solemn To all who love the Lord, : 2 in Nelsonville, Ruth Court No. J.A. circle; Directors hold stalks of flax over the head of the candidate. Pass from each person present, commencing on the left of the V.A., and from her You will : : The Book of the Scarlet Line : Heroines of Jericho Containing the Rituals & Ceremonies of the Degrees of Master Mason's Daughter, True Kinsman, Heroine of Jericho Together with Brief History, Landmarks, Officers, Stations, Paraphernalia, Regulations, Inst [Macoy Publishing Staff] on Amazon.com. We Will Bind; Our Sheaves; Together. Raise the hands up about one inch. 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Then all will give three loud Ebony Angel's Page! I furthermore promise and swear that I will not be present at , is this a request of your own free will? GHOJ Sick and Relief Report Form (pdf) Download HEROINES OF JERICHO 2023 GRAND CABINET Most Ancient Grand Matron Heroine W. Ruth Dean Cuyahoga Court No. Landmarks and ceremonies of Courts of Heroines of Jericho With History, landmarks, regulations, constitutions, forms, etc. then conducts the candidate to the door of the sanctified; none but the pure and good ought to enter here, and thou enterest The award derives its name from a biblical heroine known the Woman of Jericho, Rahab, who hid Israelite spies from the soldiers and thus kept her family safe when the walls of Jericho fell. May He in Whom you put your trust sustain you in all trials, adversities and M.W.J. this Court before we close? M.: J.A. The door was opened and I was bid to enter, in Love and Friendship, with Honor. Duty, honor and gratitude now bind