Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

Q. How did you apply this to your then situation
in Masonry?
A. I asked the recommendation of a friend to
become a Mason; through his recommendation I
sought admission; I knocked at the door of the
Lodge and it was opened unto me.
Q. Why were you received on the point of a sharp
instrument pressing your naked left breast?
A. As that was an instrument of torture to my
flesh, so might the recollection of it be to my
conscience, should I ever presume to reveal the
secrets of Free-Masonry.
Q. Why were you caused to kneel and attend at
prayer?
A. Because no man should ever enter upon a
great and important undertaking without first
imploring the blessings of Deity.
Q. Why were you asked in whom you put your
trust?
A. Because, agreeably to our most ancient
institution, no Atheist could be made a Mason; it
was therefore necessary that I should put my trust
in Deity, or no oath would have been considered
binding among Masons.
Q. Why were you taken by the right hand,
ordered to arise, follow your conductor, and fear
no danger?
A. It was to assure me, as I could not foresee nor
avoid danger, that I was in the hands of a true and
trusty friend, in whose fidelity I might with safety
confide.