Perfect Master, 5º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign of Adminiration. Raise the hands and the eyes towards Heaven, and lower the hands by
crossing them on the breast, at the same time looking at the ground.

Sign of Recognition. Advance the feet slowly until the toes touch and bend the knees forward
until they touch; place the right hand on your heart, and the left hand on the breast of the one
proving you.

Grip. Take each the right hand, thumb in the form of a square, and place the left hand on the
right shoulder of the other.

Knocks. Four equal knocks.

Age. One year at the opening of the work and seven years after work is suspended: in all, eight
years.

Steps. Form a square by placing the four feet together.

Insignia. Blue tunic, green sash with silver fringe.

Pass-word. Acacia.

Sacred Word. Jehovah (I am that I am.

Intimate Secretary or Sublime Master, 6º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign. Place the right hand on the left shoulder, and draw the hand down to the right hip, in
designing the shoulder belt; the reply is given by crossing the arms on the breast, then
lowering them towards the sword, at the same time raising the eyes towards the heavens.

Grip. Each one takes the right hand of the other, and the first one says “Berith” (alliance); the
second, turning the hand over says “Neder” (vow); then the first, recovering his first position
says “Schelemoth” (pure).

Knocks. Twenty-seven knocks by 3 times 9.

Insignia. Blue tunic, blue sash with silver fringe.

Pass-word. 1st word Mohaben (Son of God); this name is given the recipient. 2nd word Zerbel

Provost and Judge, 7º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign. Place the right hand open upon the breast

Grip. Give each other the two hands, interlace the little finger of the right hand with the index
finger and give seven slight taps on the palm of the hand.

Insignia. Blue tunic, blue sash fringed with silver, poppy coloured ribbon across shoulders, to
which is suspended a triple triangle.

Pass-word. Tito.

Sacred word. Jakival.

Intendant of the Buildings, 8º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign of Surprise. Having the hands spread out in the form of a square, place the two thumbs on
the temples, step back two paces, advance two, whilst saying “Bem-Chorim” (Sons of Nobles) ;
place the two hands over the eyes to cover them.

Sign of Admiration. Having interlaced the two hands turn them palms upward, then let them
drop on the waist, whilst looking heavenwards and saying “Achar” (disturbing), this is one of
the names of God.

Sign of Distress. Having placed the right hand on the heart, place the left hand on the mouth,
then touch the knees three times saying the first time “Hai” (living), the second time “Jah”
(God).

Grip. Strike the heart with the right hand, then pass it under the left arm, and finally take the
right shoulder with the other hand, saying “Jachinai”; the other replies “Judah” (praise).

Knocks. Five equal knocks.

Steps. Five equal steps (take the seven steps of exactitude, and learn the five points of
fellowship).

Age. Three times nine years.

Insignia. Blue tunic, cherry coloured sash with golden fringe.

The Pass-words and sacred words are the same as those given with the grip

Master Elect of Nine, 9º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign. (1) Facing the one who is proving you, make a movement as if you were going to strike
him on the forehead with a dagger; in reply, he will place his hand to his forehead as if to
assure himself that he is not wounded. (2) Strike at his heart as if with a dagger and say
“NEKAM” (vengeance), and in reply he will place his hand on his heart saying “NEKAM.”

Sign of Recognition. With the right hand make a movement as if to seize a dagger and to strike
with it; in reply the right hand being shut, with the thumb raised, lift the hand in turning it
over, the thumb turned towards the ground.

Grip. Present to the tyler the right hand shut with the thumb raised, in reply the tyler seizes
with the right hand the thumb which is presented to him, and keeps his own thumb raised.

Knocks. Nine knocks by 8 and 1.

Steps. Three apprentice steps, three of a F.C. and three of a Master.

Age. Eight plus one years completed.

Insignia. Blue tunic, sash of cherry-red, with gold fringe; a black ribbon worn crosswise, at the
bottom of which is a dagger as a jewel.

Pass-word. BEGONGAL-CHOL (abomination to all).

Sacred word. NEKAM, reply NECHAM.

Illustrious Elect of Fifteen, 10º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.
Sign. Place the dagger under the chin; and as if one wished to open the breast, draw the hand
down the body; in reply, having the point covered and the thumb raised, make the sign of na
apprentice.

Grip. Interlace with the tyler the fingers of each others right hand.

Knocks. Five equal knocks.

Steps. Fifteen triangular steps.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash fringed with gold, black ribbon worn crosswise; three heads are
embroidered on the front of the ribbon. The three heads on the ribbon signify the three
assassins of Hiram.

Pass-word. ELIAM (God’s People).

Sacred words. ZERBEL, who was the son of Jaida, a general of Solomon’s army. The reply is
BEM-IAH (Sons of God.)

Sublime Prince Elect, 11º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign. Cross the arms on the breast, having the hands closed but the thumbs stuck out.

Grip. The right hand being shut with the thumb raised, is mutually presented the first one
takes the thumb of the other, turns the hand over and says alternately these three words,
BERITH, NEDER, and SCHELEMOTH. Then he takes the right hand of the other and presses
three times with the thumb on the first joint of the middle finger.

Knocks. Twelve equal knocks.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash with gold fringe, black ribbon worn crosswise, on which are
embroidered three flaming hearts.

Pass word. STOLKIN (running water) and AMAR-IAH (word of God).

Sacred word. ADONAI

Grand Master Architect, 12º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign. Place the right hand on the left; one hand is supposed to be holding a pencil, and the
other a paper; make as if to make a design, and seem to gaze at the G.M. who is supposed to
have suggested a subject.

Grip. Put the left hand on the hip, and interlace the fingers of the right hand with those of the
left hand of the tyler, who has his right hand on his hip.

Steps. Three steps in the form of a square, the first are slowly and the two others quickly.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash with gold fringe, blue ribbon worn crosswise with the jewel which
is a square plate; on one of the faces are engraven four semi-circles before seven stars, at the
centre is a triangle, containing the letter A, on the other face are the five orders of
architecture; at the top is a level and below are a square and compasses; below the columns of
the five orders are the initials of their names

C.D.T.I.C. Chevend – grandeur; Devek – union; Thokath – force; Jophi – beauty; Chillah –
perfection.. (NOTE. Are not these rather the names of the five orders of architecture?
Corinthian, Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, and Composite).

Pass word. BADBANAIN (Master of the Architects).

Sacred word. ADONAI

Royal Arch, 13º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

This title is purely English; it would be much better to call it “Royal Vault.”

Sign of Admiration. One knee being on the ground, the head turned towards the left, raise the
hands towards the heavens.

Sign of Adoration. Ffall on the two knees.

Grip. Place the hands under the arms of the tyler, as if to aid him to rise, saying “TOUB BAANI
AMAL RAB” (it is really a good thing to reward work); in reply, the tyler gives the same grip
saying “J...M” (it is a good Mason).

Knocks. Five knocks by two and three.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash with gold fringe, a purple ribbon worn crosswise, on which are
embroidered the letters. I.V.L.O.L. (inveni verbum in ore leonis); the jewel is a golden triangle.

Sacred word. J...h.

Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Master, 14º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign. Place the right hand near the left flank and draw it sharply towards the right.
First grip. Give each the right hand; turn it alternatively three times, the first one saying
“BERITH,” and the other “NEDER,” to which the first replies “SCHELMOTH.”

Covering word. J...M.

Pass word. SHIBBOLETH.

Sign of Fire. Place on the left cheek the open right hand, and with the left hand hold the elbow.

Second grip. Grip the right hand as in the 3rd degree saying “Are you going further?” The
answer is to advance the hand along the arm to the elbow; then each one places his left hand
on the right shoulder of the other, leaning forward three times with the right legs advanced.
The second covering word is MACHORIM (afflictions) and the Second Pass-word is ELHANAN
(Mercy of God, God the merciful).

Sign of admiration and silence. After having inclined the head, raise the eyes and lift the two
open hands toward the heavens and place the two first fingers of the right hand on the lips.

Third grip. Each one seizes the right hand of the other and with the left hand on the right
shoulder draws the other one to him by advancing the hand on the back.

Third Covering Word. ADONAI.

Knocks. Twenty-four knocks, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

Steps. Nine steps, eight quick ones and one slow, whilst holding the right elbow and placing
the right hand on the cheek the palm outwards.

Age. Seven times seven years.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash fringed with gold, crimson ribbon worn crosswise with the jewel
which is a golden compass.

Grand Pass word. BEAMACHEH! BAMEARAH! (God be praised! We have found!)

Sacred word. JEHOVAH

Knight of the East or the Sword, 15º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign. Place the right hand on the left shoulder and as if imitating the waves of a river, draw the
hand towards the right hip; draw the sword and present it as if you were about to fight.

Sign of Recognition. Place the right hand on the left shoulder and bring it in waving movements
to the right hip. In reply place the right hand on the left hip and bring it back in waving
movements.

Grip. Each one takes the left hand of the other, arm raised as if to repulse na attack, and from
the right make as if you were trying to pass; place the point of the sword on the heart of the
other; the first one says “JUDAH,” the second “BENJAMIN” (Benjamin, son of equity, or son of
the ages).

Knocks. Seven knocks by 5 and 2.

Steps. Advance proudly with five long strides, bearing the sword aloft.

Aage. Sixty-two years.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash with golden fringe, water green ribbon worn crosswise, on which
are embroidered bones, swords broken and swords unbroken. In the middle is a bridge on
which are the letters L.D.P. (meaning Liberty of Passage).

Cry of Acclamation. Glory to God and to the Sovereign.

Pass word. JAABOROUHAMMAIM (the waters will pass).

Grand Word. SCHALAL SCHALON ABI (he has disturbed the peace of his father).

Sacred word. RAPHODON (Place of rest)

Prince of Jerusalem, 16º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign. With the left hand on the hip the sword raised, stand proudly erect. Place the arm as if
about to fight, having the right foot formed in a square, the heel to the toe of the left foot.

Grip. Each presses with the right thumb five times by 1, 2, and 2 on the joint of the little finger.
Each join the point of the right foot, thus making a straight line, touch the knees, and place the
open left hand on the shoulder; the first one says “Twenty” the other “Twenty-three.” (On the
20th day of Tebeth, tenth month of the year, the ancients returned to Jerusalem, after their
stay at Babylon. On the 23rd of ADAR, twelfth month of the sixth year of the reign of Darius,
the people rejoiced after the re-dedication of the Temple.)

Knocks. Twenty-five knocks by 5 times 5.

Steps. One step on the point of the toes.

Pass word. TEBETH (name of the 10th lunar month), reply is ESRIM (20).

Sacred word. ADAR (12th month), reply is SCHALASH ESRIM (23).

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash fringed with gold; sky blue coloured ribbon, worn crosswise with a
jewel which is a golden medal; on one side is a hand holding a balance, and on the other a
double-edged sword and two stars

Knight of the East and West, 17º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Signs. General sign; look at the right shoulder of the tyler and in reply each looks at the
shoulder, saying alternatively “ABADON” (exterminated), and “J...M”

Sign of Entrance. Each one places his right hand on the forehead of the other.

First Grip. Place the left hand in the right hand of the examiner, the fingers outstretched. The
examiner covers with his other hand.

Second Grip. Place the left hand on the left shoulder of the examiner, and he will touch your
right shoulder with his right hand.

Knocks. Seven knocks by 6 and 1.

Step. Seven steps in squares, making a heptagon.

Insignia. Blue tunic, red sash edged with gold. Black ribbon bordered with red, with the jewel
which is a medal partly made of gold and partly of silver, forming a heptagon; on one side in
each of the angles are engraven the letters B.D.S.P.H.G.F. Above each letter is a star, these
letters are the initials of the words Beauty, Divinity, Wisdom (Sagesse) Power, Honour, Glory
and Force. In the centre is a lamb in silver lying on the book of the seven seals; each seal bears
one of the above letters. On the other side are two crossed swords, the points uppermost, and
placed on a balanced

Scale.

Pass word. Both Rites. J...M.

Sacred word. ABADON

Knight of the Rose Cross, 18º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign of Order. The eyes raised towards the heavens, the arms crossed on the breast, the hands
open; this is called the sign of the Good Shepherd.

Sign of Recognition. The right hand raised with the index finger pointed towards the heavens,
and in reply point to the earth with the same finger. Make these two signs alternatively.

Sign of Help. Cross the legs by placing the right behind the left; in reply one makes the same
movement with the left leg.

Grip. With the arms crossed on the breast face each other, bow in token of salutation and
without uncrossing the arms place the hands on the other’s breast, and in this position give
the brotherly kiss, and the pass-word.

Knocks. Seven knocks by 6 and 1.

Aage. Thirty-three years.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash with golden fringe, star of gold and silver with a smaller red star
in the centre, red ribbon worn crosswise, with the jewel, which is a compass crowned, open on
a quarter of a circle; between the branches are, on one side na eagle; and on the other a
pelican.

Pass word. EMMANUEL (God with us); the reply is PAX VOBIS (Peace with us).

Sacred word. I. N. R. I. This is not pronounced in full, but by alternate letters. The ancients of
the Rose-Croix, the hermetical philosophers, formed with these four letters the following
aphorisms:

Ignem natura regerando integrat

Inge nat-ura renovatur integra

Inge nitrum roris invenitur

Others interpret them as the Hebrew name of the four elements of the ancient physics:

IAMMIM – water

NOUR – fire

ROUAHH – air

IABESCHEH – earth

The acclamation, after having made the knocks is HOSEA (Saviour).

The Knights wear on the left leg a garter on which is embroidered the device “Virtute et
silentio.”

The characteristic title of each knight, should be engraven on his jewel, at the back of the
quarter of the circle