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Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor - Rose Croix

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S. D.--Brother Junior Deacon, is he duly <strong>and</strong> truly prepared, worthy <strong>and</strong> well qualified?<br />

J. D.--He is.<br />

S. D.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree?<br />

J. D.--He has.<br />

S. D.--And properly vouched for?<br />

J. D.--He is.<br />

S. D.--Who vouches for him?<br />

J. D--A brother.<br />

S. D.--By what further right, or benefit, does he expect to gain admission?<br />

J. D.--By the benefit of a pass.<br />

S. D.--Has he that pass?<br />

J. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him.<br />

S. D.--Advance, <strong>and</strong> give me the pass. (Some say, advance the pass.)<br />

Junior Deacon whispers in the Senior Deacon's ear the pass-word, "Shibboleth."<br />

S. D.--The pass is right. You will wait with patience until the Worshipful Master is<br />

informed of your request, <strong>and</strong> his answer returned.<br />

The Senior Deacon then closes the door, <strong>and</strong> repairs to the centre of the Lodge, before the<br />

Worshipful Master in the east, <strong>and</strong> sounds his rod twice on the floor, which is responded<br />

to by the Master with his gavel, when the same interrogations <strong>and</strong> answers are repeated<br />

by the Master <strong>and</strong> Deacon as at the door. The Master then says:<br />

W. M--Let him enter, in the name of the Lord, <strong>and</strong> be received in due form.<br />

The Senior Deacon then takes the square from the altar, <strong>and</strong>, repairing to the door, he<br />

opens it, <strong>and</strong> says:<br />

S. D.--Let him enter in the name of the Lord, <strong>and</strong> be received in due form.<br />

The Junior Deacon advances through the door, followed by the<br />

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