This explanation is sometimes used in conjunction with the Entered
\nApprentice\u2019s song.<\/p>\n
Brother initiate, you will observe that with open arms we receive you into
\nfreemasonry in general, into this, your mother lodge, in particular, and
\ninto the hearts of the brethren forming this Masonic circle. You will see
\nthat a brothers arms cross the breast of those next to him on either side:
\nthis symbolizes the protection brother gives to brother from the attacks of
\nthe insidious should the need arise. You will also notice that the brothers
\narms extend beyond his immediate neighbours; this signifies the far reaching
\nnature of Masonic help. The chain thus formed is symbolic of our order; it
\nis a double link chain and therefore doubly strong. It has two meanings,
\nfirst, it shows the manner in which the initiate is received into
\nfreemasonry; all the brethren receive him into the circle which has no end.
\nYou, brother initiate are grasping the hands of the Immediate Past Master
\nacross the breast of the Worshipful Master. You represent the future; the
\nWorshipful Master the present and the Immediate Past Master, the past. Thus,
\nthe past looks through the present to the future to see the continuity of
\nits work. Secondly, because the chain is a double link one, should it so
\nhappen that a link is broken by the G.A.O.T.U. calling a brother to the
\nGrand Lodge above, the chain remains unbroken by means of the other links.
\nNevertheless a weakness remains until that link is replaced by a new
\nbrother. Tonight, brother initiate, you are that new link; may you remain
\nstrong and unbroken until you in turn received your summons to the Grand
\nLodge above.
\nThe slight swaying movement made by the brethren signifies that the chain is
\nbeing stretched and tested but remains strong and unbroken, this points out
\nthat masonry is able to meet and over-come all difficulties under any
\ncircumstances.<\/p>\n
Comment
\nIn my 61 years as a member of the Craft I have never seen or heard of this piece of ritual.
\nIt is truly beautiful and, to me, would leave an impression that would be with me for the rest of my life. It is truly beautiful and could be read perfectly by an Orator, thus eliminating the need for perfect memory.<\/p>\n
Have a wonderful Day & God Bless
\nNorm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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