The Origin of Freemasonry and Knights Templar ... - Lodge Prudentia

FREEMASONRY AND KNIGHTS TEMPLARhe was on the 23d of July elected king of Jerusalem.Godfrey accepted the office, but refused thetitle of king. He declared that it would be unbecomingin him to wear%. crown of gold in the citywhere Christ had been crowned with thorns. Itwas therefore decided that he be entitled "FirstJERUSALEM.|Baron and Defender of the Holy Sepulchre."sovereignty, however, was ample and his rightHis)n>^disputed. - Soon after many of the princes and leadersreturned to Europe. Peter the Hermit likewiseleft the Holy City and started on a homeward voyage.In mid-sea his ship was caught in a stormand the terrified monk vowed if he should be spared139