The Great Priory

OF THE
United Religious, Military and Masonic
Orders ofThe Temple and of St. John of
Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and
Malta ofEngland and Wales and
Provinces Overseas.
RITUAL No. 1
THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE
AND DRILL

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Pri~’aely printed and issued

under the authority of
The Grand Master’s Council
1996

Chancery of the Orders,

Mark Masons’ Hall,
86 St James’s Street,
London,SW1A 1PL
 Notes INTRODUCTION

1. The Pilgrim now gives the Reverential and Hailing

A TFreemasons
the beginning of the XVIIIth century all
professed belief in the Chnstian
Trinity as a matter of course, but the Constitutions
Sign of a Royal Arch Mason. of 1723 and 1738 opened the doors to ‘all good Men
2. The candidate’s Sword is to be placed on the east and true” irrespective of their religious persuasion,
with the sole exception of atheists This affected
end of the Sepulchre. Roman Catholics and Protestants alike, but the
3. All Knights (including Great Officers and the lodge ballot boxes provided an adequate remedy.
Chaplain) stand and give salutations to the The Papal Bull, “In Eminenti Apostolatus Specula”
Eminent Preceplor. of 1738 excommunicated all freemasons and any
who aided them after its piomulgation and
4. When the Marshal calls the Knights “To Order” in registration with the Civil Authorities in the various
the ceremony, the Chaplain also stands. dioceses This produced an immediate reaction, and
by about 1740 a number of degrees with a Christian
background appeared in France and gradually
spread over Eui opc.
The most important of these were a masonic
Templar Rite and a Rose Croix Degree, neither of
which has any historical or ritual connection with
the old Military Orders or with the medi~eval
Rosicrucians
It is not known how, or precisely when, the
Templar-Malta Rite rcached the British Isles, but
traces of it are found in the 1760s and the wide
variety of the ritual forms extant by the end of the
century suggests that they came from different
sources. In all cases the degrees appear to have becn
adopted by Royal Arch Chapters and, at first,
worked by them under their existing Warrants.
After the failure of an attempt by the Baldwyn
Encampment at Bristol to organize matters on a
national basis an approach was made to Thomas
Dunckerley, who received sufficient support
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throughout the cotini ty to lot Ot it (hand Encamp-
ment. In 1791 he pre~itld iivvl tltt~ first meeting of
the Grand Conclave composed of seven
I individual Encampments, but in the 1850’s it was
felt desirable to introduce a measure of unifoimity.
independent ITheam puten ts. I roin innate conserv- All the old workings were studied, and the
atism, doubts as to LhC eflect ol’ Ilic Secret Societies present-day Templar ritual was built around the
Act, 1799, and various other lactors, it was some core of one dating from the XVIIIth century A few
years before the inovenient teceived general years later the same was done for the Mediterranean
acceptance. Pass (Knight of St. Paul) and Malta degrees.
During the Grand Mastership of the Duke of In the 1870s a seiious attempt was made to e~ctend
Sussex (1812-1843) there was for a time a strong this principle to embrace England and Wales,
section in the United Grand Lodge bitterly opposed Scotland, and Ireland under a Convent General
to all masonic activity outside the Craft and Royal with domestic control reserved to each country but a
Arch, in spite of the grudging toleration of the ritual common to all Only England and Ireland put
“Degrees of the Orders of Chivalry” inserted in this into effect, for Scotland retired at an early stage
Article II of the Act of Union of the Grand Lodges; of the negotiations. The changes aroused
and, to avoid adding fuel to the fire, the Duke opposition throughout the English Jurisdiction and
ceased to summon the Grand Conclave, which at the plan had to be modified But, in spite of the
that time was the warranting authority, but he subsequent adhesion of the Sovereign Great Prioiy
instructed his headquarters to grant dispensations of Canada, Convent General tottered to an
to meet and install Knights, pending the issue of unlamented death in 1896, when each country
formal warrants reverted to complete independence, in respect of
both administration and ritual
By the 1830s tension had eased and the Duke,
under his own signature and without reference to
the Grand Conclave, warranted a few
Encampments and erected a Province for Dorset
After his death in 1843 the position had so far
improved that the Duke’s Deputy, John Christian
Burckhardt, was able to resume Grand Conclave
meetings, Col. C K Kemeys Tynte was installed as
Grand Master, and normal conditions were
restored, except that the grant of warrants remained
in the sole discretion of the Grand Master.
When Dunckerley took control of the Rite he did
not interfere with the form of ritual worked by the
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 A CHAPEL OF THE ORDER TheRrhgkxis,, ~d~y
O¶~d~eItIET~

ALTAR.
Preliminary Di~
a Cross
Candles
j. e~ Flower Vases The apartment represei~ ~ C
Alms dish In the East is placed an
z V.ofHG a Cross, two lighted Candk~ ~
Sepulchre is in the centre a
opposite).
SEPULCHRE In the West is placed a
Bread andWater.
I. Triangle
2 CrucifL~ The Eminent Preceptor’s O~
3 VofHG
the North side of the Altar. A
providedfor the use of the E. P.
4 S and Xbns
The Chaplain is stationed in ~
5 Cup of Wine
side of the Altar In most cases,
6 Lamb offers prayer, he stands in tue
7 Dove facing East, and removes h
8 Cock “A — Men” has been said or s~
9 Cube. P&n and headdress and resumes his place:
small Stone is the Benediction given at the
IC Belt Preceptory.
It Breast-plate The First and Second Const~~
12 Spurs the S. W. and N. W respectiveh
13 Shield between them, who has the Dep
14 Helmet left.
IS Sword. The Treasurer sits at the table ii
16 Dagger of the Registrar.
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OFF1CER~

A Eminent
Preceptor
B Chaplain
C 1st Constable
D 2nd Constable

E Treasurer
Ea Registrar
F Marshal
Fa Deputy Marshal
G Almoner
H 1st Herald
2nd Herald
K 1st Standard
Bearer
L 2nd Standard
Bearer
M Captain of Guards
N Organist

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 The Religious, Military and Masonic
Order ofthe Temple

PreliminaryDirections

The apartment reptesents a Chapel of the Order.

In the East is lace an Altar on which are—a Bible,
a Cross, two lighted Candles and an Alms Dish The
Sepulchre is in the centre of the Chapel (see plan
opposite)
In the West is placed a table on which is provided
Bread and Water.
The Eminent Preceptor’s Chait is in the N.E on
the North side of the Altar. A small pedestal must be
providedforthe use of the E. P.
The Chaplain is stationed in the S.E on the South
side of the Altar. In most cases, when the Chaplain
offers prayer, he stands in the middle of the Altar,
facing East, and removes his headdress. after
‘A — Men” has been said or sung, he teplaces his
headdress and resumes his place: the exception to this
is the Benediction given at the end of Closing the
Preceptory
The First and Second Constables are stationed in
the S. W. and N. W. respectively, with the Marshal
between them, who has the Deputy Marshal on his
left.
The Treasuter sits at the table in the N E on the left
of the Registrar
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 It is desirable that the Marshal should be a Past Salutation of the Order—A B c.t.
Preceptor
(for details seepage 62)
The Marshal draws and returns his sword on all Collection o Alms
occasions when the Knights are called “To Order” or
told to “Be seated”, except where stated. on most Immediately prior to the collection of Alms, M.
occasions he sets the time for the other Knights for calls the Knights to rise, they do not draw swords.
these Drills The Templar Hymn may be sung during the
collection.
Whenever possible the Candidate should be on the
Marshal’s left. Towards the end of the collection the Chaplain
moves in front of the Altar and stands facing West.
The Rubrics of this Ritual are framed for a When the Almoner or other Knight making the
Preceptory in which a Deputy Marshal has been collection has completed, he stands in front of the
appointed. Chaplain facing East. he hands the Alms to the
Chaplain, who tutns right-about, he offers the Alms
Where no Deputy Marshal is a pointed, the
Marshal will be assisted by the 1st Herald at the Altar, turns right-about again and hands the
Alms back to the Knight who had collected them’ he
The Deputy Marshal may, if it is desired, take places them on the Treasurer’s table and returns to
charge of the Candidate when there is only one, in hisplace; the Chaplain returns to his place
which case he will be assisted by the 1st Herald M The M instructs the Knights to be seated
then directs the movements of the Knights, Arch of
Steel, Salutes, etc , as laid down in the Ritual All propositions should then be dealt with prior to
formally closing the Preceptory.
The Captain of Guards is stationed within the
entrance of the Chapel He draws his sword when the Reports (other than those for the Candidate) are
Knights are first called “To Order”. He keeps it dealt with asfollows —
drawn until the Knights “Return Swords” after the
Precep tory has been closed When the Knights are GUARD.—KnocksIIIII II
called “To Order” he stands with his sword at the C. OF G.—Brother 2nd Constable ther~ is a
“Carry”. When the Knights are seated, he sits “at report
ease”, i.e., with blade of his sword resting on his right
shoulder, the right hand holding the hilt of the sword, 2ND C—Brother Captain of Guards, see who
being crossed over the left, in front of him. seeks admission.
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CoEG. to Guard —Who comes here
The other Officers are stationed in the positions
shown in the Plan. GuARD.—Knight ...
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 COF G. closes door and reports with the S. of
Crus.—E P., Knight . . . seeks admission.
Form ofOpening a Preceptory
An Arch of Steel is formed in the West under the
E.P.—Admit him, Brother Captain ol Guards.
direction of the Marshal (see Drill).
The Knight is admitted, draws his sword, salutes the M —Brother Knights. To order.
E. P. with the S. of Crus., returns his sword and
takes his seat. E.P. enters under the Arch of Steel and takes the
Chair
Guarding the Sepulchre
Order of Procession:
The minimum number of Knights to guard the Dep. Marshal
Sepulchre is four (one on each side). eight Knights Great Officers
provide a more impressive guard (three each on the
(in pairs, juniorsleading)
North and South sides and one each on the East and
West). It is desirable for the Marshal to nominate the 2nd Constable 1st Constable
Knights and rehearse this movement before the Chaplain
Preceptory is opened E P.
Whete the Knights of the Arch of Steel guard the S. (Marshal)
the drill is given on pages 60 and 61 The Knights forming the Arch of Steel resume
their stations under the direction of the
NOTE Marshal.
All crosses, stars and jewels, except those E P rises.—Brother Knights. To order. Assist
worn around the neck, are to be worn on the me to open this Preceptory.
left breast of the tunic and not on the ribbon,
nor on the red cross on the tunic. E.P.—Are the approaches properly guarded?
The Cross should be nearer to the centre, the Marshal proceeds to the entrance, sees Capt. of
Malta Jewel next to it and in line with it, and the Guards at his post. He opens the door and
Star should be just below them. sees Guard at his post. He closes the door,
returns to his place and reports.
MOURNING M. (no sign).—Eminent Preceptor, the
A bow of black crepe 4” x 1¼”worn on the approaches are properly guarded.
point of the left shoulder above the Emblem on E.P —See that none are present but Brethren of
the Mantle. the Temple.
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 way Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts,
Marshal looks round the Preceptory and satisfies grant her in health and wealth long to live,
himself that it is so. He gives the S. of Crus. strengthen her that she may vanquish and overcome
and reports all hei enemies, and finally after this life she may
M.—Eminent Preceptor, none are present but attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus
true Brethren of the Temple. Christ our Lord. A—men
E P.—Brother Registrar, call the Roll. The Lord’s Prayer is then recited by all
Each Knight, when his name is called, says “Here” Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be
giving the S. of Crus. Thy name Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in
E P.—I call, upon the Chaplain to beseech earth, as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily
Almighty God to send his Holy Grace amongst us. bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we lorgive
Chaplain, stands in front of the Altar, facing East, them that trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation; But deliver us from evil~ For thine is the
and removeshis headdress— kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and
Let us—pray. All knights adopt the position of ever A—men All Knights return to thecarry.
prayer Chaplain replaces headdress and resumes hisplace
Merciful Redeemer of perishing mankind, who
has promised that Thou wouldst be in the midst of E P —Exhorting you, my Brethren, to bear
those assembled in Thy Holy Name, look down always in mind the solemn and sacred ties by which
upon us, Thy humble servants, with an eye of tender we are bound to the Order and to one another, I
compassion, and so direct us that our labours may now, in the name of the Holy, Blessed and Glorious
be begun, continued and ended in love to Thee, Trinity, All Knights come to the Recover and in the
affection to our companions, protection to the name of ~Christ our Prophet, *Christ our Priest,
distressed, and obedience to our Order A—men. *Christ our King, declare this Preceptory to be
open.
The Prayer for the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty * The E P. pronounces these words slowly He and
may be read by the Chaplain. the Knights salute with the S. of Crus
0 Lord our Heavenly Father, high and mighty,
King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the only Ruler of The Chaplain opens the Bible on the Altar, at same
Princes, Who dost from Thy Throne behold all the time the Marshal that on the 5, both at St
dwellers upon earth. Most heartily we beseech John, Chap I.
Thee, with ‘Thy favour to behold our Most Gracious TheE. P. takes his seat.
Sovereign Lady Queen ELIZABETH and so M.—Bro. Knights, I call upon you to salute our
replenish her with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit that
E P. with three.
she may always incline to Thy will and walk in Thy
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The Knights give the Salutation of the Order thrice
taking the time from the M (for details see Form ofClosing a Preceptory
page 62)
The Alms must have been collected previously, and
M —Bro. Knights. Be seated. allpropositions dealt with.
E.P.—Bro. Knights, all business for the
advancement ol the Glory of the Cross and for the
Note —Preceptories which used a different method of Honour of our Order having been completed, we
Opening previous to 1900 are permitted to may now close this Preceptory for, praise be to God,
continue to use that method all is well, and God grant that it may so continue and
goodness be every day increased
Both duiing the Opening and the Closing E.P.—Bio. Knights, E.P. rises.—To order
appropriate music may be played
Listen to our Precepts.

N B. — When the foregoing Ceremony is used Chaplain, standing in his place, facing West.—
in GREAT PRIORY or a PROVINCIAL Love, honour, and fear God; walk after His
PRIORY the titles of the various Officers commandments. Maintain and defend the Chnstian
must be changed accordingly, and all the Faith and the honour, dignity and interests of our
Scripture extracts must be read Order. Be loyal to your Sovereign, dutiful to the
Grand Master and obedient to those who rule over
you. Prefer honour to wealth. Be just and true in
word and deed. Give no willing cause of offence to
any; but, while opposing wrong and injustice,
deport yourselves courteously and gently. Assist the
distressed, the widow and the fatherless. Eschew all
debasing employment, recreation and company;
abhor pride and selfishness and so raise the standard
of chivalrous honour, stnving for the welfare of
your Brethren.
Chaplain then reads Psalm 122. (A. V.)
“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into
the house of theLord.
Our feet shall stand within thy gates, 0
Jerusalem.
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 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact Chaplain replaces headdress and tesumes hisplace
together, E.P.—In the name of the Holy, Blessed and
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes ol the Lord, Glonous Tnnity and in the narpe of *Chnst our
unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the Prophet, *Christ our Priest, ‘~Chnst our King, I
name of the Lord close this Preceptory.
For there are set thrones ol judgment, the thrones The E.P pronounces these words slowly. He and
of the house of David the Knights salute with the S. of Crus
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall Chaplain, stands in front of the Altar, facing West,
prosper that love thee without removing headdress:
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within Chaplain. Let us pray—Knights adopt position of
thy palaces prayer. May the blessing of our Heavenly Captain
descend upon us, and remain with us now and
For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will evermore. A—men.
now say, Peace be within thee
or
Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will
seek thy good” Pax et Benedictio Dei Omnipotentis, Patris, Filii
et Spintus Sancti, in vos descendat, et vobiscum
Chaplain stands in front of the Altar, facing East, maneat in s~ecula &eculorum. A—men
and removes his headdress.—Let us—pray
Knights carry swords.
All Knights adoptposition of prayer
Chaplain closes Bible on Altar, at the same time the
Chaplain 0 Merciful Lord, grant Thy Holy
protection and salutary blessing to this Preceptory M closes Bible onS
Enlighten its rulers with the rays of Thy Brightness, An Arch of Steel is formed in the West under the
that they may see the just ways of our Heavenly direction of the Marshal andthe E. P. retires
Captain and may by their example teach the Knights
committed to their charge so to follow them through Order of Recession—
this wilderness of temptation that, being armed with Dep Marshal
the Shield of Faith and the Breastplate of E. P.
Righteousness, they may overcome the enemies of Chaplain
Thy Holy Name and finally arrive at the Heavenly
Jerusalem, through Jesus Christ our Saviour 2nd Constable 1st Constable
A—men. Great Officets (in pairs, seniors leading)
All Knights return to the Carry Marshal remains in the Temple
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Knights not forming the Arch of Steel stand to order Ceremony ofInstallation
at their stations. They return swords undet the
direction of the Marshal and disperse when
the Arch of Steel is dismissed. If there is no PAR Ti
Arch of Steel, the Knights return swords
under the direction of the Marshal when E.P The Candidate is prepared, habited as a Pilgrim,
and his recession have left the Preceptory wearing a mantle of brown, with a cord round
his waist, a scrip over his left shoulder, a
water-bottle over his right shoulder; a
pilgrim’s hat, and he carties a pilgrim’s staff in
Note — Preceptories which used a different method
of Closing previous to 1900 are permitted to his right hand He is conducted to the entrance
of the Preceptory by the Guard. The Alarm
continueto use that method (liii) is sounded without
C OF G. (rises, gives the S. of Crus )—Brother
NB — When the foregoing Ceremony is used in Second Constable, there is an alarm
GREAT PRIORY or a PROVINCIAL PRIORY
the titles of the various Officers must be changed 2ND C —Ascertain the cause thereof.
accordingly, and alt the Scnpture extracts must be
read The C. of G. opens the door and, seeing Can., closes
it and reports with the S. of Crus
C OF G.—Eminent Preceptor, a stranger is en-
deavouring to enter our Preceptory.
E.P —Be cautious andsee who the intruderis.
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C OFG.,opening the door—Who comes here
Guard —Companion a pilgrim on his
travels, weary and fatigued, having heard of this
Preceptory of Knights Templar, is anxious to take
refuge therein and, if possible, to be admitted to the
privileges ofthe Order.
C.OFG.—What recommendation does he bring?
Guard.—The Reverential or Hailing Sign of a
Royal Arch Mason.
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 C. OF G. to Can—Show me that sign. Done. Mar. and Pilgrim then advance together towards 2nd
C.oF G.—Wait. while I report to the Eminent Con., who challenges Pilgrim by presenting
his sword to P’s. breast, Mar. must not
Preceptor attempt to parry Con. ‘ssword.
C.oF G. closes the door, faces E. P. and salutes
2ND C. Who are you who dares to penetrate thus
with the S. of Crus.—Eminent Preceptor, Compan-
ion a pilgrim on his travels, weary and far into our Preceptory?
fatigued, having heard of this Preceptory ol Knights M.—Companion.. .. , a pilgrim on his
Templar, is anxious to take refuge therein and if travels, weary and fatigued, having heard of this
possible, to be admitted to the privileges of the Preceptory of Knights Templar, is anxious to take
Order. refuge therein and, if possible, to be admitted to the
pnvileges of the Order
E.P.—What recommendation does he bring?
2ND C—What recommendation does he bring?
C. OF G. —The Reverential or Hailing Sign of a
Royal Arch Mason. M.—The Reverential or Hailing Sign of a Royal
E.P.—Let him be admitted with caution. Arch Mason.
Marshal goes to door, receives Declaration Book 2ND C. to Can. —Show me that sign.
from the Guard and takes it to the E. P. who
examines it. To enable Pilgrim to show Sn., 2nd. Con. withdraws
sword about 12 inches, but still maintains
E.P.—I confirm that the Declaration has been threat.
duly signed.
Pilgrimshows Sn.
Marshal places Declaration Book on Registrar’s
table He then veils the Cross on the 2nd Con brings sword to the Recover, then to the
Sepulchre and returns to his station in the Carry.
West. 2ND C.—Pass in the name of....
M.—Bro. Knights. To order. (Em.Prec. remains Mar leads Pilgrim to a similar point to the East of 1st
seated) Con
M with sword at the Carry, goes to door, Pilgrim is Mar and Pilgrim advance together towards
admitted by Capt. of Guards, and is received 1st Con. who challenges Pilgrim in the same
by the Mar., who guides him with his left hand manner
on Pilgrim’s right elbow, and conducts him to 1st Con challenges Pilgrim in the same words as 2nd
a point about si~ paces away from and to the Con , and receives the same answers Pilgrim
East of 2nd Con. shows Sn.
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1st Con. brings sword to the Recover, then to the Pilgrim promptedby Mar—On God.
Carry. E.P.—And in whom do you put your trust for
1st Con.—Pass, in the name of eternal salvation?
Mar leads Pilgrim to central point in the West, Pilgnm prompted by Mar —In oui blessed
midway between Constables and Sepulchre, Saviour Jesus Chnst.
facing East. E.P.—Can you give me any proof of your
sincerity9
M.—Show that sign to the E.P. P shews sign. Pilgrim prompted by Mar—I am willing to
undertake any task, however perilous, which may
entitle me to admission under your banner as a
E,P.—Welcbme in the Name of ..., rest yourselt Soldier ofthe Cross.
and partake of bread, the staff of life, and water, the
only refreshment we can at present proffer you. E.P.—Then, as a proof of your faith, I enjoin you
a seven years’ pilgrimage. This you will figuratively
M.—Bro. Knights. Be seated perform by proceeding seven times round the
Preceptory.
Mar sets time by returning his own sword
M.—Brother Knights. To order.
Dep Mar. moves Mar’s. chair forward a few feet,
Mar conducts Pilgrim to chair andseats him (E Preceptorremains seated)
M.—Guard theSepulchre
Dep Mar. brings platter with bread and cup with
water from table in West, and hands them to Cons, remain at their stations
Mar. Mar offers platter to Pilgrim, who takes Certain Knights, previously detailed, move directly
piece of bread and eats, he offers cup to to, and take post round the Sep., swords at the
Pilgrim, who takes it and drinks Mar hands Carry, facing outwards. The minimum
platter and cup to Dej, Mar, who replaces number is four, one on each side, but more
them on table in West Mar instructs Pilgrim Knights may take part if they are available.
to rise, and leads him to central point in West. All Knights must take post at the sides of the
Mar. prompts Pilgrim in all his replies Sep., and not at the corners
Dep. Mar replaces chair Mar , with sword at the Carry, precedes the Pilgrim,
* Mar, draws his sword as they march together round the Preceptory
Mar should vary the pace from quick during
the first round to tired and slow during the
E.P.—Pilgrim, you have sought refuge in our
Preceptory, and desire to be admitted to the third round.
privileges of our Ordei, let me therefore demand of On the third round, as Mar. approaches South-West
9 cornerof Sep.
you: on whom in the hour ofdanger do you rely
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2NDC. toM.—Halt. Mar restrains Pilgrim from moving. Dep. Mar.
Mar. leads Pilgrim to central point in the West where returns sword. Mar. removes hat and staff
both Halt facing East, Mar to South of
(I from Pilgrim, which he hands to Dep. Mar.,
who disposes of them in a convenient place in

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Pilgrim the West. Dep.Mar. draws sword again. Mar.
2ND C. salutes with the S. of Crus.—Eminent instructs Pilgrim to advance to the Sep., there
Preceptor, the Pilgrim has performed three years of to kneelon both knees and to place both hands
his pilgrimage and, having evinced great zeal and on the Holy Gospels.
fidelity, I beg to request that you will remit the
remainder of the term. Mar gives cue to Cons., who advance together on
E.P.—Brother Second Constable, I readily either side of Sep., halt when they are abreast
of the Holy Gospels, turn inwards together,
accede to your request and remit the remainder of come to the Recover, then lower their swords
the term. so that the blades are resting horizontally
M.—Bro Knights. Resume your stations. across the hands of the Pilgrim, with the hilts
Chaplain, stands in front of the Altar, facing East, lightly balanced in their right hands. All other
and removes his headdress—Let us—pray. Knights remain at the Carry
All Knights adoptposition ofprayer. E.P.—Pilgrim, you will state your Christian
E P. rises; Pilgrim, prompted, places rt, hand on Names and Surname and say after me.—
heart. OBLIGATION
PRAYER I , in the name of the Holy, Blessed and

O Great Emmanuel, our heavenly Captain, look Glorious Tnnity and in the presence of the Knights
down, we beseech Thee, on this Preceptory and here assembled, do hereby and hereon most
impart Thy Holy Grace to the Candidate now solemnly promise and swear never to reveal the
before Thee, that he may acquit himself as a good secrets of a Knight Templar to anyone beneath that
and faithful Soldier of the Cross and henceforward rank, unless it be to a Candidate for the same, in a
with a fiim resolution shun all occasions of lawful Preceptory of Knights Templar, and then
offending Thee and so become worthy of Thy only while acting as a regularly installed Preceptor. I
acceptance and salvation. A—men All Knights furthermore solemnly promise that I will faithfully
return to the carry. defend and maintain the holy Chnstian faith against
all unprovoked attacks of its enemies, that I will not
Chaplain replaces headdress and resumes hisplace. shed the blood of a Knight Templar in wrath, unless
E.P.—Let the Pilgrim now approach the Holy it be in the Just wars of sovereign princes or states;
Sepulchre and, kneeling on both knees and placing but, on the contrary, will defend him, even at the
both hands on the Holy Gospels, enter into a solemn risk of my life, where or whensoever his life or his
obligation. honoui may be in danger; that I will, to the utmost
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 Both Standard Bearers rise, and take post on either
of my power, protect the near and dear relatives and side of Sep., 1st St.B to South, 2nd St.B. to
connections of Knights Templar and if possible North, both facing Sep Mar takes post on
prevent all harm, danger or violence to which they South side of Novice, Dep. Mar. takes post a
may be exposed. Lastly, I do most sincerely promise fewpaces behind Novice.
to be obedient to the supreme authorities of the
country in which I do, or may, reside; stnctly to E P —The Novice will now attend to a portion of
observe and maintain the Ancient Laws and Holy Scripture.
Regulations of the Order and the Statutes of the During the reading by the Chap., each St. B. in turn
Great Priory of England and Wales and its picks up the appropriate piece of regalia or
Provinces Overseas and to answer and obey, so fal armour as it is named,
as lies in my power, all summonses sent to me. To all 1st St. B. Belt, Spurs; Helmet.
these points I swear fidelity, without evasion, 2nd St B Breastplate, Shield, Sword
equivocation or mental reservation of any kind. So Breastplate, Shield and Helmet should be
help me Christ and keep me steadfasi in this my held by St B as though he himself were
solemn obligation, wearing the item Spurs should be held with
Constables raise their swords and “engage” them the rowels pointing awayfrom the person
over Novice’shead. Sword should be picked up horizontally in
both hands, hilt to the South
E P—You will seal that solemn obligation seven Chaplain,willstand in hisplace,facing West, and read
times with your lips on the Holy Gospels. St Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians, Chap. 6, vv.
Novice does so 10-17inclusive, he pauses as eachpiece of regalia
E.P —Arise, Novice of our Order. Constables or armour is mentioned.
carry swords andresume their stations. “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and
Novice rises in the power of His might Put on the whole armour
of God, that ye may be able to stand against the
M.—Bro. Knights. be seated. (ER sits). Novice, wiles ol the devil For we wrestle not against flesh
Mar and Dep Mar remain standing and blood but against principalities, against powers,
E.P.—Let the Novice be divested of his pilgnm’s against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
habit and assume the garb of a Soldier of the Cross against spiritual wickedness in high places
Marshal leads Novice back to centralpoint in West. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and,
Marshal, assisted by Dep M, takes off the pilgrim’s having done all, to stand.
habit, etc. Dep M places them in the W. and
hands tunic toM., who in vests Novice “Stand, iherefore, having your loins girt about
M.—Standard Bearers take post. with Truth,”
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1st St. B. hands Novice’s Belt and Frog, to Mar who hands Breastplate, Spurs and Helmet to
invests Novice. Dep. Mar., who disposes of them in a
“and having on the breastplate of righteousness, convenientplace in the West
2nd St. B hands Breastplate to Mar. who invests Dep.Mar. places Cap on head of Novice, as soon as
Novice. Mar figuratively invests Novice with Helmet,
“and your feet shod with the prepaiation of the Mar adjusts Cap from the front, so that
Gospel of Peace Novice is wearing it correctly.
1st St. B. hands Spurs to Mar, who touches heels of
Novice with them.” M.—Standard Bearers. resume your stations.
Chap “above all, taking the Shield of Faith, Dep. Mar. and St. Bs return directly to their stations
wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery and remain standing
darts ofthe wicked.”
2nd St. B. picks up Shield, and hands it to Mar, who M.—Bro. Knights—To Order.
invests Novice Mar. sets time by drawing his own sword
“And take the Helmet ofSalvation,”
E.P —Being now armed as a Soldier of the Cross,
1st St B picks up Helmet, and hands it to Mar., who I must request you to make those professions which
figuratively invests Novice
were made by our sainted piedecessors, you will
“And the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of repeat after me,suiting ihe action to the words.
God.” (Chaplain resumes his seat)
2nd St B. moves to East end of Sep , picks up Sword Mar. directs Novice to hold sword close to his left
in both hands, hands it to Mar, who invests side, underneath the shield, as ifsheathed.
Novice and instructs him to hold it at the
“Carry”” EP. places his Baton on pedestal andrises.

As each St B moves to West to hand the piece of E.P.—I draw my sword in defence of the Holy
regalia or armour, Mar. positions himself on Christian Faith.
the appropriate side of Novice, South for 1st
St. B., and North for 2nd St. B, moving E. P. draws his sword, carrying it to the right front
behind Novice to getfrom side to side above his head to thefull extentofthe arm.
Mar, as he receives each piece of regalia or armour, Mar. prompts Novice to copy action of E P. and to
does not hold it up for E P. to view it, but repeatthe words.
invests Novice directly Novice retains Belt,
Shield and Sword After investing Novice, he E.P. returns sword to his side.
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Marshalprompts Novice to return Sword to side. The word is Novice repeats
E.P.—I draw my sword in defence of all Knights E. P returns his sword and resumes hisseat
Templar. Novice copies as before E P —Thus prepared, you may prosecute your
crusade, which you will figuratively perform by
E.P.—I draw my sword in defence of the near and proceeding seven times round the Preceptory; and
dear relatives and connections of Knights Templar. be prepared to defend yourselfwith your sword
Novice copies as before, but returns sword to
“Carry”. M explains to the Novice “when challenged, guard
your head with yoursword, thus
E.P.—You are now about to proceed on a seven
years’ warfare and, as you may be stopped and The challenge is made in each case by a downward
subjected to art examination as a Soldier enrolled sweep of the sword, as if to strike at the head of
under the banner of the Cross, I will entrust you the Novice this is parried by the Novice
with the sign and word of a Crusader, whereby you holding his sword horizontally above his head
will gain confidence and support. with the right hand, when the blow is parried
the two swordsform a cross
The Sign is given thus: (E.P demonstrates; The Novice, accompanied by the Marshal, proceeds
Novice copies) round the Preceptory and is stopped and
Bring the sword from the “carry” to the challenged, in the first round by a P. P. in the
“recover”, i e. blade vertical, the back of the hand SE., in the second round by the 1st Con, in
to the front, the cross bar on the hilt level with the the S. W., and in the third round by the 2nd
mouth and about one inch from it: Con intheNW
r.i.Lt l.o.t.c b., Just before each challenge is made, M cautions
Novice.—
“Guardyour head”
a t.t.f.o.t.r.e., Challenge—Who comes here?
m a.s.p a.r.t.t c Reply—A Soldier of the Cross
You will notice that this Sign is made in the form Challenge—Give me the Sign of a Crusader.
of a Cross. E P. demonstrates Sign again. Novice (Done)
copies. It is called the Sign ofa Crusader. Give me the Word of a Crusader
(Done)
This sign E. P demonstrates for third time. Novice PassG
copies, should always be given when addressing the
E P , or on entenng or leaving the Preceptory. It After the Novice has been stopped and challenged for
may be given with the hand on certain occasions the third time by the 2nd Con —
when the sword is not drawn. Isr C. to Marshal.—Halt.
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Marshal conducts Novice to central point in the West upon your future charactdr You were first, as a trial
andboth halt facing East.
lsr C. salutes with the S. of Crus —Eminent seven
of
pilgrimage
your years
faith
of’life,
and pilgrimage;
through
humility,which
enjoined
it we
represented
are
to all
perform
passing,
thea
Preceptor, the Novice has zealously prosecuted the we are all weary pilgrims, advancing towards thai
campaign up to the present time; is it your pleasure haven where we shall cease from our labours and be
to remit the remainder of the term? at rest for ever You were then, as a irial of your
E.P.—Most willingly I remit the remaining four courage and constancy, directed to perform seven
years ofhis probation as a Crusader years of warfare. This represented to you the
The Marshal conducts the Novice to the N. W of the constant waifare with the lying vanities and deceits
S. and then goes to S. W. himself Both face of this world, in which it is necessary for us always to
East with Swords at the Carry be engaged You are now about to perform a year of
penance, as a further trial of your humility and of
E.P.—With the point of your sword you will assist that faith which will conduct you safely over the
the Marshal to unveil the Cross and you will then dark gulf of death and land your enfranchised spirit
notice the scroll thereon. in the peaceful abodes of the blessed
Novice, assisted by M., unveils the Cross on the S Let the emblems of life and death which lie before
and M. points to the scroll with his sword He you remind you of the uncertainty of our earthly
retains crepein his left hand, existence and teach you to be prepared for the
E.P —That scroll bears the initials of the Latin closing hour of your mortal life, and rest assured
inscription placed over our Saviour at his Cruci~ that a firm faith in the truths revealed to us will
fixion. afford you consolation in the gloomy hours of
M —Bro Knights Be seated. dissolution and ensure your ineffable and etemal
happinessin the world to come
Marshalhands crepe to Dep M , who disposes of it M —Bro Knights To order
Novice is conducted by the Marshal to central point Reverse swords
in the West, where he stands facing East He is
divested of shield and sword, which are EP rises
placed in the West by Dep M M returns his ~word, then moves to the South side of
Marshal remains standing to South of Novice. the Sep
The lights, e.scept those on the S and Altar, rhould be
CHARGE extinguished by Dep M , in which care the
E.P. (or Past Preceptor)—Worthy Brother, now
a Novice of our Order, the ceremonies in which you has retired at the end of Part I
As ~ is not re-illuminated until Novie
are engaged are calculated to impress your mind lights are extinguished, and it ir rtrongly
deeply and, I irust, will have a lasting influence recommended that they are, then the Chaplain

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 must have learned by heart the two portions of entrust you with the Casual Sign and Grand
Holy Writ on page35. Password of our Order~ the Chaplain will read a
E P.—You are now to undergo one year of portion of Holy Writ.
penance and mortification; you will therefoie take Chaplain, standing in his place facing West, reads
that s . . . I in your left hand,* and one of those or recites Isaiah, chap 50, v 6. (A. V.)—“I
small lighted tapers in your right,* and banishing all gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them
worldly thoughts and mentally invoking the blessing that plucked off the hair’ I hid not my face from
of heaven on your undertaking, you will figuratively shame and spitting.”
perform a year of penance by walking slowly round E P.—The Casual Sign is given thus, as if p. a. h. f.
the Preceptory, keeping your eyes fixed on those
emblems oflife and mortality. i.e.
* The s. . . I with face to Novice and the small taper E. P. demonstrates, Novice copies It may be given
from the West end of the North side are here with either hand
presented to the Novice by the Marshal, who Chaplain, standing in his place facing West, reads
instructs him to keep his hands close together or recites Isaiah, chap 8, v.1. (A V)
The Novice proceeds slowly by himself once round —‘Moreover the Lord said unto me Take thee a
the Preceptory, and returns to his position great roll and wilte in it with a man’s pen concerning
facing the E. P A solemn dirge may be played Maher-shalal-hash-baz.”
during the Penance. E P.—The Grand Password is . . , (Novice

E.P —You will now repeat after me~ May the repeats G P.) and is contained in the portion of
spint which once inhabited this s . . I rise up and Scripture which has just been read to you by the
testify against me, if ever I wilfully violate my Chaplain It is in the Hebrew language and it
obligation as a Knight Templar; and may my light be signifies In making speed to the spoil he hasteneth
extinguished among men as was that of Judas the prey.
Iscanot for betraying his Lord and Master and as I You may now retire
now e~ctinguish this light.
M.—Bro. Knights. Be seated.
The Novice does so. The Marshal takes and replaces
on the S first the unlighted taper and then the M.—Salute the E P. with the S. of Crus. with your
5 . I. hand
M.—Bro Knights Carry Swords, M conducts Novice to door and he retires
E.P.—You are about 10 retire to meditate upon E P sits.
the ceremony through which you have just passed
and to prepare yourself for the honour of Knight- If the Preceptory has been darkened, it is now
hood. And to enable you to gain re-admission, I will re-illuminated by Dep M
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The armour and regalia are replaced by the Dep M PARTIT
The kneeling stool is placed in position in the East by Guardgiveknockslllll II
heDep M
C OF G. (rises, gives the S of Crus.)—Brother
M places the dagger in his own belt and satisfies
himself that the Stone is in order and that the Second Constable, there is a report
regalia of the Novice is ready 2ND C ,rises, gives the S of Crus with his hand
The scabbard is placed in the frog on the Novice’s belt Eminent Preceptor, there is a report.

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by the Guard, before the Novice is E P —Inquire who seeks admission.
re-admitted 2ND C sits and says to C of G —See who seeks
admission.
The C of G opens the door, sees Novice, closes the
door, faces E P and salutes with the S of
Crus
C OFG —E P ,ournewCompanion-in-Arms
E P—Admit him (Marshal with drawn sword
goes to the door)
The Novice gives the casual sign and G P W to C of
G and is admitted. He is then conducted by
the Marshal tocentral point in the West
M —Salute the E P with the S. of Crus. ,with your
hand
E P —Our new Companion-in-Arms will now
attend to a portion of Holy Scripture
Chaplain, standing in hisplace facing West, reads
1St. Peter, chap 2, vv 11-17 (A V )—
“Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and
pilgrims abstain from fleshly lusts, which war
against the soul, having your conversation honest
among the Gentiles, that, whereas they speak
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against you as evil-doers, they may by your good E P —To the memory of Zerubbabel, the prince
works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the of the people, Haggai the prophet and Joshua, the
day of visitation. Submit yourselves to every son of Josedech, the High Priest, the three Grand
ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake whether it be Masters who presided over the Grand or Royal
the king, as supreme; or unto governors, as unto Lodge Novice sips
them that are sent by him for the punishment of E P —To the memory of St. John the Baptist, the
evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well. forerunner of Christ. Novice sips.
For so is the will of God, that with well-doing ye may
put to silence the ignorance of foolish men as free, E.P —To the memory of St John the Evangelist,
and not using your liberty for a cloak of the Beloved Apostle of Our Lord, who finished by
maliciousness,’~but as the servants of God. Honour his learning what St. John the Baptist had com-
all men. Love the brotherhood Fear God Honour menced by his zeal Novice sips
the king “Chaplain sits E P —To the pious memory of all those valiant
E.P.—Brother Marshal, let the cup of memory be knights who sealed their faith with their blood,
presented to our new Companion-in-Arms. under the banner of theCross Novice sips
Marshal returns sword, goes to South side of 5, and E P.—To all Knights Templar, wheresoever
picks up cup of wine, which he presents to dispersed over the face of earth or water. Novice
Novice he warns him in a whisper that he will sips.
have to sip the wine on seven separate
occasions when so directed Marshal takes cup, replaces it on the S., then returns
M.—Bro. Knights To order M does not to stand on South side of Novice
drawhis sword M —Bro Knights. Be seated.
E P rises E. P sits Marshal remains standing
E.P.—Worthy Brother, at your first admission
E.P —You will now attend to another portion of
you were refreshed with bread and water, we now Holy Scripture
invite you to refresh yourself with the cup of
memory You will repeat after me: Marshal goes to North of Sepulchre, opposite the
E.P.—To the memory of Moses, Aholiab and stone, facing South
Bezaleel, the three Grand Masters who presided Chaplain, standing in his place facing West, reads
over the Holy Lodge. Novicesips. Rev chap 2, v.17 (A.V)—
E.P.—To the memory of Solomon, King of
Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abif, the “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit
three Grand Masters who presided over, the Sacred saith unto the churches To him that overcometh
Lodge. Novice sips. will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give
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him a white stone, and in the stone a new name
xi’ The Novice moistens pen with his lips writes his
written, which no man knoweth saving he that
receiveth it “Chaplain sits (i initials on the Stone and is shown the W
by the Marshal, who replaces stone and pen
on the S., he then picks up small stone from
Marshal collectspen and stone and returns to stand on S., which he presents to the Novice in the
North side of Novice customary manner.
Dep. M. rises andstands behind Novice Mar stands on North side of Novice, facing South
E P.—Worthy Brother, it was customary at the He tells Novice tosfh.rhp u
period of the institution of our Order for each Mi.hs, so that the hie and tp.rito
Novice to be required to sign his name with his r h o.t N..
b . . . d on the North-East Corner of the Mystical w.h lh Mar. s.s.s.d.tbo tsiNrh
Stone before he could obtain the Sacred word which he r.s.t.t.c., c.N.f.o s, and tells him
it enshrines, are you prepared to sign* your name on t d h.r h t t s..
9
the Stone* which is now presented to you
* Marshal hands pen and stone to Novice E.P —You will carefully preserve that memonal,
for should you wish to gain admission into a
M —Are you prepared to conform to the ancient Preceptory of Knights Templar, you will, on
ceremony of the Order? presenting that Stone and explaining the
N.,promptedbyDep M—Iam circumstances under which you received it, be
recognised andadmitted as aKnight of our Order.
M.—Whencewillyouh theb . d 9
N ,promptedbyDep M—Mya. Should a Knight other than the E. P be invited to give
the accolade, he will do so at this point and
The Marshal draws his dagger from his belt then with continue with thefollowing words.-.
his left hand takes hold of N ‘s left wrist and
with his right hand directs the point of dagger Approach my Brother and receive the highest
thereto honour lean at present bestow upon you
M.—E.P ,the Novice is ready M. tells Novice to put the smallstone in hispocket
E.P —Worthy Brother, accepting your ready
acquiescence as a sufficient proof of your devotion Constables and Standard Bearers do not draw
to our Order, we dispense with the observance of swords. Dep. M. hands cushions with regalia
the custom,* further than to require you to moisten to Constables. Standard Bearers collect
the pen with your lips, and write your initials with it Standards
upon the Stone Marshal assembles an escort in the N. W in the
*M releases Novice’s wrist, replaces his dagger in his following order. Standard Bearers, Novice,
belt, and takes hisplace atNovice’s sIde. Constables carrying regalia on cushions (2nd
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 Constable carries the Ribbon, Cross and Star,
1st Constable the Mantle and Sword, hilt to
the front and point tucked under his right
I Each Constable in turn presents his cushion to E P,
who takes each item of regalia therefrom
(except the mantle) and invests the new Knight
arm). saying.
M., when escort is fonned.—Brother Knights to Wear this Ribbon or sash, the ensign of our
Order, Escort, March. Order, Invests Knight with sash under left arm and
On arriving in the E., the Standard Bearers take post over right shoulder This Cross; Pins Cross on
in the North East and South East respectively Knight’s left breast, then takes Star and shows it to
both facing inwards. Knight and this Star, an emblem of the reward which
Novice is conducted to West Side of kneeling stool the great Captain of our Salvation has promised to
facing East, with the Constables on either side those who conquer in His Name, He being the
and slightly in rear of him The M stands Bright Morning Star whose rising brought peace
behind him. and salvation to mankind and light to those who sat
M. instructs Novice to kneel on both knees, to in darkness and in the shadow of death Bear this
remove his cap and to hold it in his left hand ever in mind, and continue His faithful soldier until
On cue from the Marshal, the E P leaves his chair death E P then pins Star on new Knight’s left
and stands between the Altar and the kneeling breast, below Cross
stool, facing West Marshal takes mantle from cushion and places it
M. presents his sword to E P on new Knight’s shoulders from behind, he hands
E P.—In the name of the Holy, Blessed and cordsto E P
Glorious Trinity, and by the authority vested in me E P —We clothe you with this mantle of pure
as a Preceptor of the Order, I make thee a Knight of white E P ties cords in front IL is ennobled with
the Temple and Holy Sepulchre. the Red Cross of the Order E P. lifts left side of
The E.P lays the sword first on the Novice’s left mantle and shows Cross to the new Knight This is
shoulder, then on his right shoulder and then the symbol ofthe Christian’s Faith and Hope
on his head, as he pronounces the following E P takes sword from cushion by the hilt with his
words —
Be loyal—brave—and true. right hand
E. P hands sword back to M, who returns it. Lastly, I present you with this sword.
E P takes new Knight by his right hand and raises E P, holding sword by cross-bar, plaLes hilt in right
him.— hand of new Knight and instructs him to hold sword
Arise Brother Knight at the Carry
M removes kneeling stool, and instructs the new Never draw it without cause nor sheath it without
Knight to replacehis cap honour
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 Dep. M. and Constables draw swords and Heralds
Return your sword, Brother Knight.
New Knight returns his sword, directed if necessary return swords.
by E P E P rises
E.P.—I will now entrust you with Lhe Grand Sign, E P —Heralds,you will now proclaim
the Grand Gnp and the Grand Word, of the Order. The Heralds step forward and remain facing North
The Grand Sign is made by and South respectively
c.t.r f.o.t I 1st Hei aId, in the S W —Brethren of the Temple
Be it known that our Brother and Companion
r.t a i a h p ‘p t t f is this day installed a Knight of our Illustnous Order
a s.i.t h o.t.l ~ and I call upon you to salute him, taking the time
r.a.t.t p o.o S. from the Marshal.
ahc The Knights give the Salutation of the Order thrice,
under direction of the Marshal. The Heralds
The Grand Grip is given by do not salute
t f.o t.o h.,a.w M.—Brother Knights with three
t d h g t o e ,t f
2nd Herald, in the N W —Long life, honour and
a.c r o t s a c b. prosperity to our Most Eminent and Supreme
This Grip may be given with either hand Grand Master, the Great Officers and all other
The Grand Word is Knights of our Order, and I call upon you to salute
our newly installed Knight . . , taking the time
E P resumeshisseat from the Marshal.
The Marshal draws hir sword, then forms the escort The Knights salute thrice under the direction of the
in the reverse order to the former procession Marshal, as before
and the new Knight is conducted to the West
M when escortis formed —Escort, March M —Brother Knights Be seated.
The new Knight is seated in Marshal’s chair, which Mar retains his sword at the Carry Heralds return to
Dep M moves forward towards West of the their stations and sit Standard Bearers
S replace Standards in the West, return to their
Dep M collects cushions from Constables, who stations andsit.
resume their stations, Dep M disposes of When all is ready, Mar directs ne~ Knight to
cushions in West Marshal, with the Standard rise, Dep. Mar replaces chair and sits The
Bearers on either side of him, stands behind Mar. conducts the new Knight to North-West
the new Knight, allfacing East cornerof Sep ~where he stands
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E.P. rises and moves to North-East corner of the they profited-by the treason, despt~ed the traitor
Sep. The Mar. returns to his station, returns and caused his head to be struck off and sent to the
his sword andsits Grand Master of the Knights Templar, who ordered
E.P.—I will now explain to you the symbols of the it to be placed on the point of a pinnacle or spire, the
Order The three Great Lights placed at the angles skull to be laid open, and the brains exposed to the
of the equilateral tnangle represent the three scorching rays of the sun as a warning to all others.
favourite apostles of our Saviour; namely Peter, It is in allusion to this circumstance that this sign was
James and John, of whom the last named was the formerly given in our ceremony.
most beloved; for, leaning on our Saviour’s bosom, E P. demonstrates sign with th of r. h; new Knight
he received those instructions which he copies
communicated so faithfully to the other disciples. The Lamb, the Dove and the Cock are sacred
The nine Smaller Lights, distributed equally symbols of the Order The first is emblematical of
between those already noticed, are emblematical of the Paschal Lamb, slain from the foundation of the
the nine other Apostles, of whom one, represented world. The Dove is symbolical of the Almighty
by the taper extinguished by you, betrayed his Lord Comforter, who descended like a Dove on Chnst at
and Master. You will now re-light and replace the His baptism, whereby His divine mission was
taper. indicated to St. John the Baptist The Cock is the
The new Knight does so. monitor of the Order for, as his crowing heralds the
Chaplain, advances to the S.E corner of S. and morn, so let it at that still hour call to our
remembrance our duties as Knights Templar, and
(only if in Holy Orders with right hand raised) remind us thus early to ask for assistance to perform
recites them throughout the coming day. May we ever
So may our Saviour lift up the light of His welcome that sound as a friendly caution and not
reconciled countenance upon you and keep you have reason to fear it as the penodical reminder of a
from falling. broken vow
Chaplain returns to his seat. E P. returns to his seat.
E.P —The skull and cross-bones, the emblems of Marshal rises, draws his sword and conducts the new
mortality, are placed at the foot of the Cross; these Knight to the Easi, where the EP. shows the
collectively remind us of the place called in the Warrant and gives him a copy of the Statutes
Hebrew Golgotha, unto which Simon of Cyrene was and the By.laws of the Preceptory
constrained to bear the Cross on which our Saviour The new Knight is then conducted to a seat in the
was crucified. The skull also reminds us of the fate of North West of the Preceptory, either behind
one Simon of Syracuse, who was admitted into our or on the East of the North Column of the
illustrious Order, but violated his obligation by Arch of Steel. Mar. returns to his station,
betraying his trust to the Infidels. They, although returns his sword andsits
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 P E —Ido
Ceremony ofInstallation ofa Preceptor E P —Are you ready to enter into a solemn
Past Preceptors must occupy the Offices of 1st and engagement to adhere to the promises you have Just
2nd Constables, Marshal and Captain of
made [and never to divulge the secrets about to be
Guards M , with drawn sword, presents entrusted to you as a Preceptor, unless it be to him
PreceptorElectfrom West of S or them who may be lawfully entitled thereto]9
M , with the S of Crus —Eminent Preceptor, I For a P P omit the words in brackets
have great pleasure in presenting to you our worthy P.E —Tam.
Knight , the Preceptor Elect of this
Preceptory, to receive at your hands the benefit of E P —Then let me ask you to join us in suppli-
Installation, ~he better to qualify him for that cating the assistance ofthe Divine Power
illustrious position M —Brother Knights E P rises To order P E
M gives S of Crus , returns sword and resumes his does not draw his sword
seat Chaplain, stands before the Altar, facing East, and
E P —Bro Knight, the Knights of this removeshis headdress
Preceptory have elected you to preside over them as Let us—pray
their Eminent Preceptor during the ensuing year, it
is therefore my duty to inquire of you whether you O God, the King of Glory, who has exalted Thine
are ready to accept that honour and to discharge the only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto Thy
duties of that Kingdom in Heaven, we beseech Thee to cast Thy
9 responsible situation to the best of bright beams of light upon this our Brother, that he,
your ability
P E —lam being enlightened by the doctrine of the blessed
Apostle and Evangelist St John, may so walk in the
E P —Do you promise to maintain and cause to light of Thy truth that he may at length attain to the
be maintained the ancient laws, rites, and light of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our
ceremonies handed down to us by our sainted Lord A—men
predecessors, with fidelity, piety and zeal9 Chaplain replaces headdressand resumes his place
P E —Ido E P —You will now advance to the Altar.
E P —Do you promise to preserve the honour M conducts P E to ihe Altar
and dignity of the Order and never to admit any E P —Kneel on both knees, place your right
candidate for Installation unless with the full hand on the Holy Gospels and grasp that naked
assurance that he is worthy ofthat distinction9 sword with your left hand.
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The P Elect, kneeling before the Altar, places his E.P.—I now request all below the rank of
right hand on the Holy Gospels and with his Installed Preceptor to withdraw.
left hand grasps a sword held horizontally by * * *

M. standing on his right

Here follows the InnerWorking.
E.P —State your names and * say after me:—
* * *
*foraPP change to--
The Knights are re-admitted
recite your Obligation
Visiting Knights enter independently (no salute) and
OBLIGATION return to their seats.
1, . . , in the name of the Holy, Blessed and The Knights of the Preceptory form in the Westfacing
Glorious Trinity, do hereby solemnly swear that I East, underthe direction ofthe Marshal.
will faithfully adhere to the promises and
engagements into which I have just entered, and M.—Brother Knights Draw swords.
that I will to the best of my ability, conscientiously I. P does not draw his sword The P P s and visiting
discharge my duties as Preceptor, until a successor
shall have been duly elected and installed in my Knights remain seated.
stead To all these points I pledge fidelity on my I P.—During your temporary absence, Eminent
Knightly honour. So help me Christ, and keep me Knight has been duly installed and I now
steadfast in this my solemn engagement proclaim him Eminent Preceptor of the .
Preceptory No on the Roll of the Great
M returns to ‘Carry”. Priory of England and Wales and its Provinces
E.P —You will seal that engagement seven times Overseas, until a successor shall have been duly
with your lips on the Holy Gospels. elected and installed in his stead And I call upon
you to salute him, taking thetime from the Marshal
P E does so.
M —Brother Knights, with three.
E. P , remaining in his place
I P.—E P 1 now entrust to you the Warrant of
E.P —Anse, my brother and successor the Preceptory E.P stands to receive it, then sits I
now present to you the Statutes of Great Priory and
M —Brother Knights. Be seated. the By-laws of this Preceptory
E P. sits. M.—to Knights assembled in the West Brother
M takes P E lo a convenient seat Knights Return Swords Resume your seats
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 I P —E P you will now appoint and invest your SWORD DRILL
Officers He salutes E P with the S of Crus with his
hand and takes his seat
M rises, draws his sword, stands at the West of the Drawing the Sword.
S and salutes with S of9 Crus —Eetc P whom
do you appoint as your Chaplain 1. Grasp the scabbard with the Left
M conducts the appointed Knight to the E P in the hand at the same time passing
the Right hand smartly across
East the body and grasp the hilt of
(See Drill, Investiture of an Officer) the Sword, draw out the blade
until the arm is honzontal
M , when referring to the office of Treasurer or across the body, steadying the
Guard.—E P (Eminent) Knight having scabbard with the Left hand.
been elected Treasurer (or Guard), is it your 2 Raise the Sword slowly until the
pleasure to invest him9
point is clear of the scabbard,
When all the Officers have been appointed then bring it smartly to the
~Recover*~~, cut the Left
M —E P , that concludes the appointment and hand to the side
investiture of your Officers 3 Lower the Sword to the “Carryt”
Marshal salutes with S of Crus , returns sword and When the Marshal does not draw his Sword, the
takes his seat time will be taken from the Knight who is nearest to
A Past Preceptor’s Jewel may now be presented to the the East on the Souih Side
‘PP “Recover”—blade vertical, back of the hand to
the front, elbow close to the body, cross-bar on hilt of
Sword in line with the mouth and about one inch
from it It is not correct to kiss the hilt or touch it with
the lips in this position
t”Carry”—forearm horizontal, hand in front of
elbow, elbow close to the side, blade vertical,
cross-bar resting in the hollow between ihe thumb
and first knuckle Joint, (the liitle finger of the Right
hand may be leftbehind the hilt of the sword)
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 Standing at Ease.
1 Carry the Left foot about twelve
2 Calling to Order.
“Brother Knights.”
1. Rise.
inches to the left “To Order.”
2 Allow the Sword to drop half way 2. Bring Sword to position “1” of
between neck and point of the Drawing the Sword, and look
right shoulder by relaxing the towards the Marshal or the
grip ofthe fingers Knight who is nearest to the
East on the South Side.
3 Draw the Sword and come to the
Returning the Sword (from the ‘Recover”.
“Carry”). 4 Lower the Sword to the “Carry”.
Seating.
1 Bring ihe Sword to the “Recover” “Brother Knights.”
2 Grasp the mouth of the scabbard Look towards the Marshal or the
with the Left hand, leaving Knight who is nearest to the
the thumb and forefinger East on the South Side.
free, drop the point of the “Be Seated”
Sword into the mouth of the
scabbard, guiding ii thereto 1. “Return Sword” position I
with the thumb and forefinger 2 “Return Sword” position 2.
of the Left hand 3. “Return Sword” position 3.
4 Sit
(Do not look down, the Engage.
movement is cartied out mote
easily without doing so) “Engage.” (from the “Carry”).
1 Bring the Swordto the “Recover”
Lower the Sword into the 2. Raise the Right arm to its fullest
scabbard until the Right arm extent with the Sword in line
is horizontal across the body to the front at an angle of 450
3 Drive the Sword smartly into the and engage the Sword of the
scabbard and cut the hands Knight opposite, edge to
away to the sides edge.
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 “Carry Swords “(from the “Engage”). Prayers.
1. LowertheSwordtothe”Recover” “Let us—pray.” Knights adopt the position of
2 Bring the Sword to the “Carry”. prayer —
1 “Let us”
Reversing Swords. Bring the Sword to the “Recover”
“Reverse Swords.” 2. “—pray.”
1 Turn the Sword over to the Left 2 Drop the Sword to the front until
until honzontal, grasping the the point of the Sword is
blade with the Left hand twelve inches from the
half-way between the ground, Right hand Just
cross-bar on the hilt and the behind the thigh, thumb
point. uppermost At the same time
raise the Left hand (covered
2. Continue to turn with the Left with the mantle) to the
hand until the Sword is
vertical, in line with the forehead
centre of the body, hilt “A—men.” Knights retum to the Carry”
upwards Drop the Right I “A—”
hand to the side
Drop the Left hand to the side and
3. Bend the head forward keeping the raise the Sword Lo the “Re-
eyes fixed upon the hilt of the cover
Sword 2. “—men
‘Carry” Sword
“Carry Swords” (from the “Reverse”).
1 Raisethehead.
Handing a Sword to another
2. Turn the Sword over to the Right
until horizontal and grasp the Knight.
hilt with the Right hand
When presenting a Sword to a Knight
3 Bring the Sword to the “Carry”, senior in rank (i e Marshal to
dropping the Left hand to the E P , or Officer to E P on investi-
side ture), the sword is presented over
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 the left forearm, hilt towards the Cmdr. Body Gd.—”Flankers take Post,”
senior, as described on Page 63.
The twoflank Knights of each column takc po’it.
When handing back a Sword to a “North and South columns, on you.’ ib,,ike,s
Knight juniot in rank (i e E P. to —March.”
Marshal, or E P to an Officer on
investiture) the sword is held ver- The remaining Knights of the North and South
tical by the cross bar on the hilt columns march forward and fill the spacc bctwccn
between the thumb and forefinger their flankers and dress into line
of the Right hand, and placed on When procession enters
the Knight’s Right hand “Engage.”
The Arch of Steel will give way to Standards,
Sword, etc, which are carried through it As a
DRILL Standard, Sword, etc, approaches, each pair of
Knights will raise their swords by bending the wrist,
Arch of Steel. keeping the Right arm extended, and will re-engage
as soon as the Standard, Sword, etc ,has pa5sed
The Knights are arranged in two columns on the
When procession has passed
North and South sides of the Temple in the West
“Carry Swords.”
Sufficient Knights only are needed to cover the
“North and South columns—To your stations
space between the West end of the S and the door —March.”
Processions pass from the door under the Arch of The columns turn rightabout to face their seats,
Steel via the North to the East. march back to theirplaces, halt and turn rightabout
Recessions pass from the East via the South under
the Arch ofSteel to the doot
Arch of Steel for the Recession.
M.—”Arch of Steel in the West.”
The Knighis forming the Arch of Steel rise and
Arch of Steel for the Procession. draw Swords as before
M.—”Arch of Steel in the West.” Cmdr. Body Gd—.”Flankers take Post.”
The Knights forming the Arch of Steel rise and The two flank Knights of each column take post
draw Swords taking the time from the Cmdr. Body “North and South columns—on your flankers

i Gd —March.”
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 The remaining Knights of the North and South 2 The columns halt when the leading Kiiight of
columns march forward as before and fill the space each column is one pace beyond the East of S.
between their flankers 3 The leading Knight and the Westcrn-most
When recession approaches Knight of each column take one side pace towards
“Engage.” the centre.
When recession has passed “Outwards turn.”
“Carry Swords.” 4 The two Knights at the East end of S stand
“Arch of Steel. Towards the West—Turn— fast, the remainder face outwards (those at the West
March.” end of S turn right-about)
“Halt” when clear ofthe Temple.
“Return Swords.” Resuming Stations.
“Dismiss.”
M.—”Brother Knights—Resume your Stations.”
Arch of Steel breaks off
1 The Knights at the East and West ends of the
When E P has left the Preceptoiy all the Knights S take one side pace outwards
in the Temple retuin Swords under the direction of
the Marshal M.—”Towards the West—Turn.”
2 The Knight at the West of each column stands
fast, the remainder turn towards the West. (the
Guard the S. Knight at the East of each column turns right-
about)
(When this is to be done by the
Knights forming the Arch of M—”March.”
Steel) 3 Both columns march towards the West until
The Knights are alreadystanding “To Order” opposite to their seats, when they turn outwards,
On receiving the order “Guard the S “, M gives march to their places and halt
the folio wing Commands 4 Both columns turn right-about
“Bro. Knights, March.”
1 The Knights who formed the Arch of Stcel Captain ofGuards.
take the necessary numbei of paces forward turn
towards the East and march up the sides of the S Captain of Guards keeps his Sword drawn while
“Halt.” the Preceptory is open
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 SALUTES Investiture of an Officer.
S. of Crusader. During the investiture of Officers in a PreeelItory,
Outline given on page 30. the following is the procedure to be uscd:—
Generally. When his name is called out, the Knight. will i~t’ itt
A Knight on entering or leaving a Preceptory, or his place, draw his Sword and come to the (‘tiitv’,
when addressing the Eminent Preceptor, draws his He is conducted by the Marshal to thc E.P., where
Sword and salutes the Eminent Preceptor with the he halts, and
S. of Crus. 1 Turns his Sword over (via the hit),
This salute: may be given with the hand on point towards the grotln(l
occasionswhen the Sword is not drawn. 2. Grasps the blade, near the hilt,
with Left hand.
Salutation of the Order A. B.c.t.
Bring the Sword from the “Carry” to the 3. Moves his Right hand from the hill.
“Recover”. By three distinct outward movements to the blade, below the left,
of the wrist, raising the Sword to the right front and continues to turn the
giving the “A.B c.t “at each movement. Sword Until it is again
The Salutations are given in Threes, the Sword horizontal, hilt to the left,,
being raised higher each time, the Third being at the 4. Stands belore the El’. and
full extent of the right arm. presents to him the hilt oh’ the
The number of Salutations to be given is to be Sword, resting the blade
stated by the Marshal when calling the Knights to (near the hilt) on his left
order for that Salutation forearm
Number ofSalutations to be given. The E P takes the Sword by the hilt with his
Right hand, brings it to the “Carry” After addt~etsiflg
The Grand Master . .. . .. 11 the Knight, the E P transfers the Sword to his leO h~tad
The Great Senesehal .. . .. . 9 by grasping the btade just above the crossbor, atih
Right Eminent Knights .. . .. 7 presents the hitt to the Knight, who:
Very Eminent Knights . .. .. . 5 5 Grasps the hilt of the Sword with
his Right hand, and biing~ It
Eminent Knights . . . .. . 3 to the “Carry”.
Newly InstalledKnights, at their Installation
6. Salutes the E P with thc S of
only 3 Crus.
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 7 Is conducted to his place by the
Marshal, where he returns his
Sword and takes his seat
Capt. of Guards keeps his Sword drawn
The same procedure will be used in Great Priory
for the investiture of a Great Officer, or in a Provin-
cial Priory for the investiture of a Provincial Officer

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KEY
RITUAL No. I
30. Sign of Crusader
raise it to the level ot the cap badge,
lower it to the level ofthe eyes,
pass it in front of the left eye,
across to the front of the right eye,
make a slight pause and return to the “carry”
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40. Whence will you have the blooddrawn
41 Mar stands on North side of Novice, facing South
He tells Novice to stretch forward his right hand,
palm upward. Mar inclines his sword, so that the hilt
is elevated, and the point rests in the outstretched
right hand of the Novice with his left hand Mar
slides small stone down blade of sword into Novice’s
right hand he returns sword to the Carry, closes
Novice’s fingers over stone, and tells him to drop his
right hand to the side
44 Grand Sign
crossing the right foot over the left,
raising the arms in a horizontal position,
palms to the front,
and slightly inclining the head over the left
shoulder,
in reverent allusion to the posture of our Saviour
at his crucifixion
44 Grand Grip
interlacing the fingers of the opposite hands,
and with the disengagedhand grasping the
opposite elbow,
thus forming a crude representation ofthe skull
and cross-bones
44 The Grand Word is Emmanuel.