Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

trio, as not less than three can perform the
ceremonies. The three take off their coats, when
the Principal Sojourner ties bandages over their
eyes, and, taking a long rope, coils it seven times
round the body of each, leaving about three feet
slack between.
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He then proceeds with them to the door of the
Chapter and gives seven distinct knocks.
Captain (rising.)--There is an alarm at the door,
Most Excellent.
High Priest--Attend to the cause of it, and see
who comes there.
The Captain of the Host goes to the door and raps
on it nine times. The Principal Sojourner, outside,
answers this by three times three, and then gives
one rap, which the Captain answers by one, and
then partly opens the door.
Captain--Who comes there?
Principal Sojourner--Three worthy brothers, who
have been initiated, passed, and raised to the
sublime Degree of Master Masons, advanced to
the honorary Degree of Mark Master, presided as
Master in the chair, and, at the completion and
dedication of the Temple, were received and
acknowledged Most Excellent Masters; and now
wish for further light in Masonry, by being
exalted to the august sublime Degree of the Holy
Royal Arch.
Captain (to candidates.)--Is it of your own freewill
and accord you make this request?
[paragraph
continues]