Post by Tamrin on May 19, 2009 18:43:20 GMT 10
The Substituted Secrets of the Third Degree
[Excerpt - Article by Dr. A. T. Brand, The Skirret - Linked Above]
[Excerpt - Article by Dr. A. T. Brand, The Skirret - Linked Above]
THAT there is considerable uncertainty, or want of due appreciation, among the Brethren as to what exactly constitutes the Substituted Secrets of the Third Degree, is evident from the manner in which they are usually communicated during the closing of the Lodge in the 3rd degree in extenso.
It will, therefore, be my endeavour this evening to define exactly what I believe these Substituted Secrets to be, and then to discuss the manner in which they are usually communicated, pointing out where I consider extraneous and irrelevant matter is introduced.
This will involve reference to the secrets of the 3rd degree as a whole, and also to the method of proving oneself a M.M. by signs.
In treating this subject, I take as my authority the Ritual itself, just as it stands, and as rendered in our Lodges.
It will, therefore, be my endeavour this evening to define exactly what I believe these Substituted Secrets to be, and then to discuss the manner in which they are usually communicated, pointing out where I consider extraneous and irrelevant matter is introduced.
This will involve reference to the secrets of the 3rd degree as a whole, and also to the method of proving oneself a M.M. by signs.
In treating this subject, I take as my authority the Ritual itself, just as it stands, and as rendered in our Lodges.
