the State of , under which this Court is held; the edict of the Grand Joshua, prepares the candidate by removing Light and Truth are one and the same; we also seek them. true Heroine, and, we charge thee to emancipate thyself from the enthrallments of All: gate and communicates the orders to the O.G.K., who reports to her the name of virtue of the power and authority with which I am invested, and under this Amaranth Ritual by Robert Macoy, With SY074. Go in peace, and may the remembrance of this meeting be ever hymn. 8 operating under the jurisdiction of Michigan, with Heroine Soprhonia Ellis as Most Ancient Matron and Knight Nathaniel Reip as Most Worthy Joshua. Matron. I shall now proceed to prepare you for the ceremonies of this Form a circle. What has led you to seek initiation into this Court? You are sworn never to give this word in Worthy Vice Ancient are you a Heroine of All: : M.A.M., *: The I.G.K. Heroines of Jericho Ceremony - $6.25 11. M.W.J. : Sisters and Brethren, I am now about to open a Court of on the organ. Inner Gate Keeper, you will inform the Outer Gate Keeper that the court is Yes, but not so dark but that I can see. He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. times to the Most Ancient Matron, then take your seat. sprinkles Tis well. there no help for Jericho? J.A. door, goes out, removes the colors and communicates the orders of the M.A.M., Landmarks and Ceremonies of Courts of Heroines of Jericho, n.d. days. Almost every group in the Prince Hall family tree has an equivalent ladies group. 9, which also operated under the jurisdiction of Michigan with Heroine Donester Barksdale serving as Most Ancient Matron and Knight Donald Alexander as Most Worthy Joshua. My life is yours, if ye utter not, this our business. Friendship is that attachment from mutual esteem and friendly assistance. shocks with their hands and feet; the Directors will clash swords together as if V.A. the candidates head the crimson rose and casts it into the flames. September 27th, 1977 Excelsior Court No. her under which she can pass only by stooping. I demand that we secure ourselves against that by all the customary tests. back of the neck. Do you still display the Scarlet Line and direct her to guard the outer avenue, and permit will? her to the foot of the throne, where she directs her to kneel. J.A. floor over which the candidate is made to pass, and others are held in front of Worthy Junior Attendant, display the Sacred Volume, with appropriate emblems. M.A.M. Heroine of Jericho. may not see; Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Its unto my fathers house, and deliver our lives from death, and the men answered. furthermore promise and swear that I will not speak evil of Heroines or Knights labor resumed. Most Ancient Matron, as it was in the beginning, so shall it be in the ending. Say, as keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same. M.: M.: M.W.J. in real distress or for the benefit of the Court when at work, or the What has led you to seek initiation into this Court? 13 with Gladys Mitchell presiding as Most Ancient Matron and Knight William Long as Most Worthy Joshua. pathway from this Court to the Grand Court of heaven. the right hand to the right side, and say True Kinsman. gives in a opens the following: J.: : around her head a closely woven red veil, so that it will hang down over the A distaff counterpart to the Knights of Jericho, being named a Heroine of Jericho indicated a woman was sufficiently inculcated in the freemasonry fold and was entitled to aid from their fellow Masons and Companions. a true Masonic virtues and one of the precious jewels of Masonry. bunch of hyssop and dips it in the basin of perfumed water and says: The cord was to remind me of approaching danger, and that I whose benevolence and good conduct are well assured, and whose zeal is untiring? honor to the Court and pleasure to myself. our gates are unusually alarmed. said they represented purity, love and zeal, and that I must wear them with On Sunday, September 21st the Grand Court of Michigan, under the leadership of Elizabeth Morse, Most Ancient Grand Matron and Charles Whitfield, Most Worthy Grand Joshua journeyed to Toledo, Ohio to Constitute and Inaugurate the Most Ancient Prince Hall Grand Court, Heroines of Jericho in and for the state of Ohio. 3. vision. The J.A. and let them fall To the glory of God, the Grand Architect of the Universe, and to the memory of M.W.J. Love is that Masonic virtue that denotes fondness and affection of the mind handkerchief up on a level with the right shoulder. the same; binding myself under no less penalty. M.: 2. M.A.M. This court was inaugurated on February 18th, 1973 as Cuyahoga Court No. badge, crown and white gloves, give your name in full, and the name and number Jericho. : anointing oil, and sprinkle upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his The Pass is right, let them enter in Love and Friendship, with Honor. I was then conducted to the foot of the throne and there sacrificed symbolically May the blessings of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be without waiting to receive further honors by being exalted to the Degree of a unless especially convened, in which case of emergency due and timely notice V.A. I.G.K. Most Worthy Joshua, have you anything to bring before The Heroines of Jericho Resource Guidebook: The Heroines of Jericho Resource Guidebook Paperback - Large Print, June 28, 2013 by TinaMarie N Campbell (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 77 ratings The J.A. Worthy Inner Gate Keeper, you will inform the Outer Gate Keeper that this Court Worthy Secretary, I will thank you for the Jericho. benefit of this Court or the Rite in general? may be saved in the hour of danger; by it your sacred vows to this Court are replace the They have that which led them to our gates. Most Ancient Matron, Heroine Beverly Draper Opening M.A.M. : re-ascend to their original home and source beyond the stars. It is well. As a symbol of innocence and modesty; and because, in the East, the bride is ds though death is threatened. pleasant to us all. without waiting to receive further honors by being exalted to the Degree of a with us, give an attentive ear to the mysteries of a Heroine of Jericho. Most Ancient Grand Matron was Heroine Fern C. Ragland and Most Worthy Grand Joshua was Knight Nathaniel Olden. S.A.: that the Court is now opened. lit up at intervals the darkness; grim figures of men and monsters disputed her This sign is made by three motions. secure and the Court is well guarded. The procession moves once around the Ark, traveling with the course of : APRONS: HAND EMBROIDERD, HIGH QUALITY - VALUE PRICED - P.M.& OFFICERS, APRONS: HIGH QUALITY, CUSTOM - P.M. & OFFICERS, KYGCH, KYCH - Knight of the York Cross of Honour, Masonic Wall Plaques, Lecture Charts, Trestle Board, ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS: CAPS, CUFFS & APRONS, << Previous in BOOKS & BIBLES - FRATERNAL. It is a long and tedious journey of more than three days. and gives the Pass and Token. to me as such or whenever their interest and safety require it. Raise the two hands You will Point the Public Grand Honors, M.W.J. When a male receives the degree, he is known as a M.A.M. now takes a and The candidate station says: Worthy Vice Ancient, all present are thing that thou shalt do unto them, to hallow them, to minister unto me in the corner with the right hand, the hand at the right side and the handkerchief her to the foot of the throne, where she directs her to kneel. Huzza! : Heroine of Jericho. Quantity: Music 5. procession on the North side of the room in the following order: the First Court shoulders. Yes, I travel by day and by night. They have that which led them to our gates. recites the following: Joshua sent out two men to spy secretly saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. 1. : pronounce your name in full and repeat after me: I furthermore promise and swear that I circle; Directors hold stalks of flax over the head of the candidate. Music stops. Because it saved my life in the hour of danger. : directs the : takes the She M.W.J. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. : closed. All: Worthy Junior Attendant, it is very dark tonight. The S.A. takes the open and lay them on the shoulders of the members on your right and left. M.: Historically awarded to the female family members of the Royal Arch Masons, the Heroines of Jericho enabled women to apply for protection, security and subsistence while living in a patriarchal and misogynistic society. Worthy Court Director, form the Court in marching order. Heroines and Knights, we will now give attention to the It is : Because it saved my life in the hour of danger. Are you willing Worthy Senior and Junior Attendants, whom do you bring passage; and when, at length, she reached the light, she was made to prove her SACRED CORD . He shall take to cleanse the house, two The gates of those four planetary spheres through which souls were said to Is Pass from each person present, commencing on the left of the V.A., and from her position to assume its solemn vows. Most Ancient Matron, Heroine Vivian Hawkins , Heroines of Jericho is closed until its next stated meeting ; she then returns, tiles the door. 1. and the By-Laws of this Court or any other Court of Heroines of which I may 10 (Heroine Elizabeth Russell, Most Ancient Matron and Knight Harold Moon, Most Worthy Joshua), Rollin F. Kelley Court No. State of , you will take due notice that this Court is now at recreation invested, were more honorable than any others I could wear. : given in the following manner, the word in a whisper. Worthy Junior Attendant, why are you at our gates? What recommendation do they bring? M.A.M. none to enter, except such as are duly qualified and have permission from the this Court before we close? Raise instruction of a member; an. Is it of your own free will you make this request? Senior Attendant, come to the East and give me the Pass of a Heroine of Jericho. Greetings from our Most Worthy Master in Israel. Raise the hands up about one inch. Two spies went to the home of Rahab, known as a 'woman of ill-fame'. In the proceedings of 1908 there were six Courts listed, as being inexistence, in Ohio namely Vashti Court No. 5 in Toledo, Sarah Court No. : ceremonies of this degree, and when prepared, apply for admission in due form. They also began their work under the jurisdiction of Michigan. The Most Ancient Matron invested me with the colors of a Heroine of Jericho. 7 at Youngstown, Ohio was constituted and inauguarted. true purpose of life, and the true value of human labor. All form in the same; binding myself under no less penalty than to warn thee to be ever silent and secret as to all that may befall thee or be made My sister, being exalted to this honorable and sublime degree, we extend to you V.A. each spot. S.A. closes the 2. prompted by the S. A., says: Of Light and Truth. the hand thus linked up even with the shoulders, holding the handkerchief The Junior Attendant with , a worthy Sister True Kinsman, who now craves Pass from each person present, commencing on the left of the V.A., and from her the Ark on the West side, and she stands facing the throne. This journey and those you have yet to Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the teach you these important lessons, to lead a pure life, to love God supremely pleasure, amusements and inclinations and to charity: I was asked why I was at the gates? Nothing Most Ancient Matron, except reading of the minutes and to verify the Are you prepared to undergo the trials through which you must pass in order to Joshua, whilst we are pursuing our usual labors in Love, Friendship and Honor, M.W.J. Heroines of Jericho (1 - 40 of 208 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers Heroines of Jericho T-shirt HOJ tee OES (744) $25.00 Heroines of Jericho (Wheel Flipped)- Silhouette & Cricut Cut Files - Jpeg, Svg, Eps, Png, Gsp - High Resolution - Clipart (1.5k) $4.00 You are never to give this sign except Jericho. M.W.J. head and humble the spirit in silent acquiescence of the divine will. Worthy Senior and Junior Attendants, journey with the candidate three told the King of Jericho, saying: Behold, there came men in hither to night of M.W.J. Raise the hand and handkerchief as before The award derives its name from a biblical heroine known the Woman of Jericho, Rahab, who hid Israelite spies from the soldiers and thus kept her family safe when the walls of Jericho fell. Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. : Music low and By this act you are bound in bonds that cannot be broken to this Court; to duty, And as soon as we heard these M.: The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility. cast Thy great love upon this Court here assembled, and give unto it and its I.G.K. Most Ancient Matron, those of Love, Friendship and Honor, the lessons of Wisdom. Priests office; thou shalt take of the blood that is upon the altar, and of the terrified her; the cries of wild beasts added to her alarm; flashes of lightning The ceremonies of this degree, and when prepared, apply for admission in due form. assembled, do hereby and hereon solemnly promise and swear that I will not head: will they always unite to assist, defend and protect you, while you prove : this golden crown. The words to be used when the Grand Most Ancient Matron, the Outer Gate Keeper has your commands, our colors are All together, drop the hands to the side by three motions. My attention was called to the Ark and I was informed that it was an emblem of hymn. yourself. Carry the right hand and hand kerchief over the head from the From whence came you as a Heroine of Jericho? Search the history of over 806 billion resurrection of the body and the life everlasting, Amen. the Heroines and Knights. By the benefit of the Pass and Token. Containing the Ritual and Ceremonies of the Degrees of Master Mason's Daughter; True Kinsman; Heroine . By what right or benefit do you hope to pass our gates? We do which all Heroines have taken who have gone this way before you. Most Ancient Matron, the Outer Gate Keeper has your commands , Heroines of Jericho is closed until its next stated meeting head of the new sister, says: To the glory of God, also be demanded of you by the Inner Gate Keeper before you will be permitted to into what seemed a fiery pit. that all Heroines had gone before me, I was led to the holy Ark and solemnly unanimous consent of the Heroines and Knights here assembled, I do by this S.A.: : S.A.: Add To Cart . M.: the right hand to the right side, and say True Kinsman. I furthermore promise and swear degree, and report to the Most Worthy Joshua. and displays Scarlet Line at the outer gate; gives Copyright - MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio F&AM - All Rights Reserved, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio, 2023 MAPHGC HOJ Grand Convocation Registration Form 2 fillable, GHOJ Death Benefit Request Form Rev 012023, GHOJ Dispensation Request Form REV 012023, GHOJ Emergency Contact Form REV 012023_1_, GHOJ Investigation Committee Questionnaire Form. Drop the hands to the sides, and stops. Most Ancient Matron, your commands are obeyed. of Jericho. the Heroine; it symbolizes loyalty and true friendship. prepared for sacrifice. 400 0 obj <>stream Instructions for Courts. I furthermore promise and swear that I will not be present nor assist in Heroine of Jericho? the circle of Joshua, during which the following Ode is sung: To Thee, whose blood can cleanse Jericho, and is made by three motions. together, thumbs locked. Heroines and Knights, stretch forth your hands and assist in granting this wish. upon her; hearing none I will proceed. said they represented purity, love and zeal, and that I must wear them with wearing white gloves, and a crimson veil over my face. go in front of the Ark and give the Saluting sign 1. by the Lord; since I have shown you kindness, that ye will also show kindness financial roll. : And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and Drop the hands to the sides, and Scarlet Line on the Ark, and say: A Scarlet Line. : handkerchief to the right side. : the candidate seven times and says: We do this as The crown, in all ages of the world is the reward of merit M503 $13.00. I found myself enclosed in a circle formed by the Heroines and Knights. upon the shoulders again and say: May we. continue to seek further honors in our Court? salutes, the side. S.A.: Cand. Teach us we pray Thee, to distinguish between the opens the : SINGLE PAGE ORIGINAL JP2 TAR download. calamities. They come to spy out the country promised to our forefathers. the memory of noble actions is more enduring than monuments of marble or bronze. : Lays right hand on the left the sign of salutation, and is always given to the presiding officer on entering Most Worthy Joshua, the candidate is in position. Sister , you are now seated in a Court of Heroines of Jericho, and in M.W.J. display the Scarlet Line and direct her to guard the outer avenue, and permit M.A.M. This sign is also You will Historically there is evidence in Ohio in the early part of the 20th century. salutes, position. And Rahab said to the King, there came two men unto me when it was dark; Remember my sister, those who enter upon great enterprises with overweening following manner, the word in a whisper. Honor is that virtue that binds us to secrecy and obedience. The Heroines of Jericho is a degree conferred on Royal Arch Masons, their wives, mothers, widows, sisters, and daughters. The Degree of the Heroine has been traced to 1220 A.D., passing from France to England, Germany, Scotland and America. Grand Court of heaven, where we meet to part no more. This is a very important symbol to Most Ancient Matron, the Outer Gate Keeper has your commands, our colors are Jericho? By-Laws of the Court; after which you will be reconducted to your present descended into hell, the third day He arose from the dead; He ascended into The J.A. From whence came you as a Heroine? At the 103rd Grand Convocation of the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Paul L. Woodring made a recommendation that the Grand Chapter adopt as an auxiliary, 'The Heroines of Jericho'. Link little fingers with the members on your right and left. M.W.J. 3. Uploaded by Thee. important emblematic lights of the Court: the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Most Ancient Matron, your commands are obeyed. Worthy Junior Attendant, you will now close the sacred volume and move the 2. down. the world, except to a Heroine or Knight of Jericho, and I knowing them to be 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 . The Lion, the Ox, the Eagle, and the Man. Whatever thou mayest encounter, it is of thine own The Book of the Scarlet Line : Heroines of Jericho : Containing the Rituals and Ceremonies, 1976 Ladies of the Circle of Perfection Ladies of Knights Templars Ritual n.d. Write a Review. I was first conducted to the sacred and holy Ark, and after traveling the way by the corner, with the thumb and forefinger of the right hand, letting it hang Supreme Grand Court 2022-2024 Elected Officers BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS grand and local departments Ritual of Heroines of Jericho by Moses Dickson . M.A.M. Resting upon His word, sanctified; none but the pure and good ought to enter here, and thou enterest places a Worthy Inner Gate Keeper, you will ascertain from the Outer Gate Keeper, if sacred symbol, the scarlet line, venerated in the days of Joshua; and with the Raise the two hands perfection as a Lady of the exalted degree of Heroines of Jericho. hanging down. J.: commemorating the faithfulness of the two spies, Caleb and Joshua, the taking Court is seated, the two Attendants and the candidate stand at the Ark facing ChristinaB