Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

quarries and exhibited suitable specimens of skill
in the preceding degree, and was properly
vouched for; all of which being answered in the
affirmative, I was then asked by what further
right or benefit I expected to gain this important
privilege.
Q. Your answer?
A. By the benefit of the pass.
Q. Give the pass. (Joppa!)
Q. To what does it allude?
A. To the ancient city of Joppa, where the
materials for the Temple were landed when
brought down from Mount Lebanon. Masonic
tradition informs us that the sea-coast at that
place was so nearly perpendicular it was difficult
for workmen to ascend without the assistance
from above, which assistance was afforded them,
given by guards stationed there for that purpose.
It has since been adopted as a proper pass to be
given before gaining admission to any regular
and well-governed Lodge of Mark Master
Masons.
Q. What was then said to you?
A. I was directed to wait until the Right
Worshipful Master could be informed of my
request, and his answer returned.
Q. What was his answer?
A. Let the candidate enter and be received in due
and ancient form.
Q. How were you received?