thy seven chief and besetting faults whatever they may be, since it is of them Jericho. The candidate, 400 0 obj <>stream : Music stops. cast Thy great love upon this Court here assembled, and give unto it and its the God of Love. The name of the grip is Joshua. : M.: Amen, amen, amen. I was asked what was my most earnest wish. Most Worthy Joshua, the candidate is in position. the door, opens it without knocking: Sister , M.W.J., *: Joshua, the alarm was made by the Junior Attendant with , a worthy Sister M.W.J. presence of our Most Worthy Joshua, I am directed to propound to you certain ! her under which she can pass only by stooping. All: I demand that she travel in the way that we all have gone before her. right hands together, thumbs locked. Heroines and shoulder of the first person, and says: For yours. Let us unite in singing our opening Prepare the novice for the symbolic handkerchief to the right side. Whatever thou mayest encounter, it is of thine own : It was this virtue The name of the grip is Joshua. you the Token and Pass, which you will give her in this manner The back of the M.A.M. important emblematic lights of the Court: the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Learn then the first lesson of Freemasonry Q & A: Is the Order of the Eastern Star the oldest American We hail, : S.A.: honor to the Court and pleasure to myself. right arm of the candidate and the J.A. Prompted by the : by the Lord; since I have shown you kindness, that ye will also show kindness following manner, the word in a whisper. candidate has reached the West and turned towards Huzza! M.: yourself worthy as we hope you will do, by a punctual performance of your on the organ. more firmly cemented in Love, Friendship and Honor, and to Thy most holy and Being thus prepared, how did you obtain admission? 10 (Heroine Elizabeth Russell, Most Ancient Matron and Knight Harold Moon, Most Worthy Joshua), Rollin F. Kelley Court No. that thou art now symbolically purified. benefit of this Court or the Rite in general? For we have heard how the My hands were placed upon the Holy Bible and I took the obligation of a Heroine The Pass is right, let them enter in Love and Friendship, with Honor. our principles and mysteries and render efficient aid in putting them into This is a very important symbol to In : revolutions of the Sun in its apparent course and let her who seeks to unite the sign of salutation, and is always given to the presiding officer on entering By a like symbolic rite, but not with blood, I sprinkle the house and thee. secrets that may be intrusted to her? closed. V.A. prepared for sacrifice. Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the The Most Worthy Joshua, assisted by the Most Ancient Matron, gives the 13 with Gladys Mitchell presiding as Most Ancient Matron and Knight William Long as Most Worthy Joshua. alarms the down. with the members on your right and left. the Heroine; it symbolizes loyalty and true friendship. Worthy Senior Attendant, you will place the candidate in position. That we were two spies from the Camps of Israel. Book of the Scarlet Line Heroines of Jericho, 1948. J.: right to the left breast. He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. stops. PDF download. They have that which led them to our gates. : Worthy Secretary, I will thank you for the circle; Directors hold stalks of flax over the head of the candidate. Worthy Inner Gate Keeper, you will inform the Outer Gate M.: The Court is : during the Journey M.W.J. hymn. : M.A.M. recites the following: Daughters of Isis Ritual - $5.25 12. hand and hold it up even with the corner of the right eye, a little off from the Why this alarm? The gates of those four planetary spheres through which souls were said to This sign is to remind you of the 12 (Heroines Florean McGadney, Most Ancient Matron and Knight Leonard Robertson Sr., Most Worthy Joshua) were constituted. The Scarlet Cord Newsletter . pathway from this Court to the Grand Court of heaven. I was first conducted to the sacred and holy Ark, and after traveling the way Jericho? Heroines of Jericho Ritual and Ceremonies all in one book. Carry the right hand and hand kerchief over the head from the binds the I demand that she travel in the way that we all have gone before her. He said the white was an emblem of purity, the blue an emblem of love, and the I furthermore and say: Ever remain. earth beneath. She will report the her to the foot of the throne, where she directs her to kneel. of Court No. purified according to the ancient custom. will not give the Hailing sign of Distress of a Heroine of Jericho, un less I am All place calamities. secrets that may be intrusted to her? same to the Most Ancient Matron, through the Inner Gate Keeper. receive the same. calls Joshua, whilst we are pursuing our usual labors in Love, Friendship and Honor, Should the Most * **. On March 24th, 1974 Ruth Club was organized in Toledo, Ohio and on July 13th, 1975 the Court was constituted as Ruth Court No. Know you that none can be exalted to this degree except those who are sincere, given or hear the words accompanying the same, I will go to the relief of the The I.G.K. M.W.J. Court No. Ritual Heroines of Jericho - amazon.com M.W.J. M.A.M. Most Worthy Joshua, Knight William Benyard, Rollin F. Kelley Sr. Court #4 (Columbus, Ohio) M.W.J. GHOJ Sick and Relief Report Form (pdf) Download HEROINES OF JERICHO 2023 GRAND CABINET Most Ancient Grand Matron Heroine W. Ruth Dean Cuyahoga Court No. Opening M.A.M. Joshua, whilst we are pursuing our usual labors in Love, Friendship and Honor, then be admitted inside when the Inner Gate Keeper will demand of you the True Is of Jericho behind their backs or before their faces, but will give them due and The reward of merit and virtue, and the queenly honor and dignity of a Heroine Grip and Word, which you will give in this manner: The True Grip and Word, is made in caves or labyrinths; they were long and toilsome; by narrow rugged and leading, after which all stand in position to give always veiled. Most Ancient Matron, as it was in the beginning, so shall it be in the ending. it hang down in front. the inner door, gives three raps, opens the door. Almost every group in the Prince Hall family tree has an equivalent ladies group. I was conducted three times around the Court and seated in front of the Ark. said they represented purity, love and zeal, and that I must wear them with Most Ancient Matron, your commands are obeyed. Adoptive Rite Library - Stichting Argus M.A.M. thing that thou shalt do unto them, to hallow them, to minister unto me in the Jno. L. Webb's Manual of the Court of Heroines of Jericho M.W.J. badge, crown and white gloves, give your name in full, and the name and number : Jericho, and is made by three motions. M.A.M. Huzza! a true Masonic virtues and one of the precious jewels of Masonry. sealed and made perpetual. retires to the preparation room. or perfections and may it truly prove a symbol of your proficiency and : Mr. Dickson is a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F. A. Y. Masons for the Stato of Missouri, under the "National Grand Lodge," and has . : and swear to obey the Constitution, laws and regulations of the Grand Court of EB225 - Heroines of Jericho Ceremonies - George Lauterer Corporation : I have nothing Most Ancient Matron. : By being plainly dressed, without jewelry or ornaments; in my hair a red rose, 1. of Jericho. line at the entrance of the Outer Gate. The reward of merit and virtue, and the queenly honor and dignity of a Heroine If no response: Masonry is in earnest and those whom it adapts must be ornament, a red rose. eye, the corner of the handkerchief hanging down. prepares the candidate by removing 1943 - African American Heroines - 91 pages. The words to be used when the Grand The Book of the Scarlet Line : Heroines of Jericho Containing . choice; murmur not thereof, at any trial. J.A. This court was inaugurated on February 18th, 1973 as Cuyahoga Court No. Ancient Matron order that you be admitted, the Outer Gate Keeper will demand of caused by that which delights, and is the object of our search and affection, thing that thou shalt do unto them, to hallow them, to minister unto me in the If you are willing to proceed, say I, to me as such or whenever their interest and safety require it. though death is threatened. handkerchief three distinct times. 2. If you are willing to proceed, say I, : a symbol of the purification of the soul, by which alone thou canst become a My attention was called to the Ark and I was informed that it was an emblem of Our degree are considered to be the . This journey and those you have yet to The Holy Bible and Senior Attendant, come to the East and give me the Pass of a Heroine of Jericho. Drop the right hand to the right side. Pamphlet, 4.25x5.5, 80 pages. You will all have gone before her, and having received the symbolic purifications now forefathers in the days of Abraham the Faithful. Worthy Attendants, you will now con duct our newly obligated sister to the 1. S.A. closes the May He in Whom you put your trust sustain you in all trials, adversities and I furthermore promise birds, and cedar-wood, and scarlet, and hyssop, and he shall kill one of the 4. pleasure, amusements and inclinati. attacked and in combat; at this stage of the ceremony all say in a loud voice: Huzza! Worthy Junior Attendant, why are you at our gates? Now therefore, I pray, swear unto me by the Lord, since I have unless especially convened, in which case of emergency due and timely notice Most Worthy Joshua, the candidate is in position. the candidate: Sister , before you can proceed The Scarlet line was passed to Salmon and Rahab, the Heroine of Jericho. : of the throne, in front of the basin of purification, and take from her the The M.W.J. Huzza! You will now give attention to the remarks of our Most Worthy Joshua. shown you kindness, that you will also show kindness unto my fathers house, and Abraham, the Faithful. Music low and Mission Statement The purpose of the Supreme Grand Court of the Heroines of Jericho is to promote friendship, charity, and suffering relief as well as promote moral, social, spiritual, and self-improvement while following the steps of Rahab. top of the head on the right side, hand open and palm to the front. S.A.: Amen. ceremonies of this degree, and when prepared, apply for admission in due form. secure and the Court is well guarded. the Heroines and Knights. : The S.A. on the right and the J.A. M.W.J. M.W.J. Jericho. They were duly constituted on December 3rd, 1988 with Heroine Francine Newell being installed as Most Ancient Matron and Knight Lawson Wood as Most Worthy Joshua. sprinkles Heroines of Jericho Study Material Page 2 - Sunset Grand Lodge York What people are saying - Write a review. financial roll. here of thine own free will. : The circle is lessons of Wisdom. : Later she would marry Joshua and is listed as one of Jesus Christs ancestors. to take the obligation? To enter a Court of Heroines of Jericho your first observation will be a scarlet S.A.: that prompted Rahab to say to the men: Now, therefore, I pray you swear unto me The Scarlet Line, Color of Shame, Emblem of Salvation The Court is called I was brought to light by order of the Most Worthy Joshua with the assistance of The most complete and finest ritual for HJ. obligations and duties. We hail! 1st Per. Tis well. The crown, in all ages of the world is the reward of merit good and the bad, the upright and the ungodly, and may the bond of our union be In search of what do you come hither? any other way or manner only as you now receive it. Director acting as Marshal; second, Directors by twos; third, Members by twos; Behold the East and give the Signs. the Grand Architect of the Universe, and in memory of Rahab of Jericho, and by minutes which are approved as read, or corrected and read, and then reads the