Entered apprentice, or first degree chapter 1 gnostic. The obligation of an entered apprentice mason free download as pdf file. Made me an entered apprentice in due form what was that due form kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming a square, my body erect, my left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right resting thereon, in which due form i took upon myself the solemn obligation of an entered apprentice. After which the master makes the sign of an entered apprentice mason, which alludes to the penalty of the entered apprentice s obligation, which is imitated by all the brethren present. Draw the right hand rapidly across the neck, as represented in the cut. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book support us on patreon. First degree question on study materials my freemasonry. Manual of the lodgesystem of monitorial instructionentered. This is the dueguard, and alludes to the position of your hands while taking the obligation. Mack 89, whether covered by the obligation or not, the way masons have learned this for over 200 years is by passing it down from coach to ea verbally. Freemasonic oath taken by an entered apprentice by passionate88. Kneeling on my naked left knee, my right forming the angle of a square, my left hand supporting, my right resting on the holy bible, square, and compasses, in which due form i took the solemn obligation of an entered apprentice. The worshipful master approaching me from the east, under the due guard and sign of the entered apprentice, who, in token of his brotherly love and friendship, presented me his right hand, and with the grip and word of an ea.
Just following up with you to let you know i received my ea degree yesterday february 18, 2016. It has, to the position in which my hands were placed when i took the obligation. The entered apprentices handbook by jsm ward audio book. In a just and legally constituted lodge on the first degree of masonry. In this video well talk about about this obligation. My brother, an entered apprentice advances on his left foot, bringing the heel of his right into the hollow of his left, thereby forming the angle of a square. Kneeling at the alter on my naked left knee, my naked left hand supporting the holy bible, square, and compasses, my right hand resting thereon, body erect to the master in the east. He first degree, or that of the entered apprentice, is intended in its symbolic. By giving the entered apprentice knocks with longer intervals the tyler indicates that the candidate is ready. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. The worshipful master approaching me from the east a 2nd time, who presented me with the lamb skin or white leather apron, and instructed me that it was an emblem of innocence and the badge of a mason. More light apparel by masonic revival high quality inexpensive apron. Freemasonic oath taken by an entered apprentice religion. Having taken the solemn obligation of an entered apprentice mason, the candidate is then given the predominant wish of his heart.
Light is obviously symbolic and, based on the information in this presentation, i hope that every newly initiated brother will seek the light that lies at the. How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. The training of an entered apprentice mason begins within. So help me god and make me steadfast to keep and perform the same. The master approaching me from the east, on the step, under the due guard and penal sign of an entered apprentice, who, in token of his brotherly love and friendship presented me with his right hand, and with it the word and grip of an entered apprentice, and bade me arise and salute the wardens as such.