The 24 inch gauge 2minute masonic education by the research. Masonic symbolism of the 24 inch gauge hardcover september 10, 2010 by john t. Masons tend to be eager to serve, and this willingness can sometimes lead to. The 24inch gauge or ruler symbolizes the balancing act masons must achieve for a fruitful life by dividing the daily twentyfour hours into eight hours of work, eight hours of divine contemplation, and eight hours of rest from the other sixteen hours of human and divine toil. In the first degree the use of the 24 inch gauge continues to fascinate me.
Masonic symbolism of the 24 inch gauge hardcover may 22, 2010 by john t. Fundamentals of freemasonry by norman williams crabbe. The twentyfour inch gauge is an instrument made use of my operative masons, to measure and lay out their work. Aug 04, 2009 terry has this to say about the 24 inch gauge.
I am unaware of any credible evidence to show that the 24inch gauge was used by operative masons. Everything from reading a book most likely their bible, talk, or go for a. Like many, the ritual explanation deals only with the obvious meaning, leaving the inner symbolism buried in the verbiage. This book focuses entirely on the core symbols of freemasonry. In the first degree the use of the 24inch gauge continues to fascinate me. Mastering the 24 gauge i am in the middle of my masonic journey right now.
Brother, as we are not all working masons, we apply them to our morals, which we call spiritualizing. The third ruffian, named jubelum, struck hiram upon the forehead with a gavel, whereupon hiram fell down dead. Can any of you recommend any masonic documentaries or films that are a must watch. We dont know it all and would appreciate any and all material sent of course your name will be given as the source, if you so desire. Gold plated rolex imperial royal crown logo emblem lapel pin. The book of holy law symbolizes the rule of the masonic order. Masonic simbol, masonic notepad, masonic notebook, freemasonry book, great architect book, masonic square book, masonic sketchbook, masonicg mybookgasm. Most masons do not get their masonic rings until they reach freemasonrys third degree. The entered apprentice is presented with the 24 inch gauge and common gavel. Mahogany wood with brass colored inlays and hardware divided into 3 folding sections whereby we find eight hours for the service of god and a distressed brother, eight hours for our usual vocations and eight hours for refreshment and sleep. This ancient symbolic meaning of the gauge might well be restored to the craft. Churchward has pointed out 34 the 24 inch gauge is the representative of the egyptian cubit, which when used as a hieroglyph has the phonetic value of maat meaning primarily that which is straight, and hence justice, straight dealing.
As always, if you would like to add to this page you may email us at the contact page. The 24 inch gauge represents the 24 hours of the day. Forgetting that this can only be a standard as some people need 10 hours sleep while others appear to get by on 4, there must be a good masonic reason for this division. When registering for the road to the east, make certain you indicate which edition of the the twenty four inch gauge you will be using for the course. A 24inch gauge and a square shall be used as directed in the ritual. Masonic symbols secret symbols of masons and their hidden. Mahogany wood with brass inlays and hardware divided into 3 folding sections whereby we find eight hours for the service of god and a distressed brother, eight hours for our usual vocations and eight hours for refreshment and sleep.
Shop 24 inch gauge available for sale today on the internet. There are many other symbols adopted by masonry as tools. The entered apprentice mason is taught that by the. Entered apprentice mason learn about the first masonic. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Since 1946, philalethes has provided masonic light to generations of freemasons. How to decipher lesswellknown freemasonry symbols dummies.
The fourth night program gives an excellent opportunity for the new master mason to give his third degree lesson. Hello brethren, i am on day 4 of social distancing and. Hello brethren, i am on day 4 of social distancing and slowly the cabin fever is already sinking in. I recall while in my early teens reading my dads paperback books by science fiction writer. I am in the middle of my masonic journey right now.
This 24inch gauge is to be used to measure and lay out the work, of the. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Masonic symbolism of the 24 inch gauge by john t lawrence, 9781425349509, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nov 03, 2018 a short video that takes a few looks at one of the first symbols we learn of in freemasonry, the 24 inch gauge. Antique sterling silver masonic cigarette case free mason jalisco mexico 76. The fourth night program masonic grand lodge of maine. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In a twentyfour hour period, we learned that eight hours should be devoted to the service of god and a worthy distressed brother, eight hours in our usual vocation, and eight hours for rest and refreshment. The twentyfour inch gauge we are taught represents the twentyfour hours of the day, and that part of the day is to be spent in prayer to almighty god and in serving a friend or brother in time of need, part in our usual duties and responsibilities and part in. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. Masonic symbolism of the 24 inch gauge lawrence, john t. Lawrence author see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The twentyfourinch gauge is an instrument used by operative masons to measure and lay out their work.
The gavel is to remind masons to endeavor to remove the rough edges from their own character, to become more like the perfect ashlar. The 24inch gauge, gavel, square, plumb, level, trowel, and compasses are all explained in an ahhah. It can be the bible, quran, or other religious book based on the members belief. Coffin, spring of acadia, setting maul and spade shovel. But todays masonic fraternity does not lend itself to proper time management.
On the right and left of most masonic pins are straight lines standing for john the baptist and john the evangelist. The twenty four inch gauge june 1998 road to the east. The 24 inch gauge is representative of the 24 hours of the day. Claudy foreword freemasonrys greatest problems are lack of interest in its teachings and attendance at communications.
I am unaware of any credible evidence to show that the 24 inch gauge was used by operative masons. The 24inch gauge is presented here in its entirety. Unknown in the early editions of his monitor 1797 and on thomas smith webb wrote. In the first degree the use of the 24inch gauge continues to fascinate. Like most masonic symbols, it conceals far more than it reveals. In the educational center you will find information to guide you through your masonic life. Twenty four inch gauge wooden masonic working tool tmelwt00005 masonicexchange. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. The 24 inch gauge, the common gavel, and the chisel. The foundation of freemasonry beliefs is taught through two primary symbols, known as the working tools of an entered apprentice mason.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The twentyfour inch gauge one of the working tools of masonryteaches us to make the best use of our time. Wisely used, carefully budgeted, it goes far and does much. But whatever you choose to do, remember the royal secret that you learned in the 32nd degree and the teaching of the 24inch gauge. The square to square my work, the 24 inch gauge to measure my work, the common gavel to knock off all superfluous matters, whereby the square may set easy and just. Masonic symbolism of the 24 inch gauge book depository. The 24 inch gauge and other masonic lectures and addresses. The twentyfour inch gauge june 1998 1 introduction the twentyfourinch gauge is an instrument used by operative masons to measure and lay out their work. Churchward has pointed out 34 the 24inch gauge is the representative of the egyptian cubit, which when used as a hieroglyph has the phonetic value of maat meaning primarily that which is straight, and hence justice, straight dealing.
I need to occupy my time and apply my 24 inch gauge. The 24inch gauge is representative of the 24 hours of the day. The first ruffian, named jubela, struck hiram across the throat with a 24 inch gauge. The twentyfour inch gauge impresses us with the importance of the allotment of time for various activities. What two subjects can never be discussed in a freemasons lodge. Every time i hear the breakdown of the twenty four inches into 24 hours, further divided into 3 equal parts of 8 hours, which are to be allocated for serving god, a worthy distressed brother, our work, and refreshment and sleep i always think, how is that. Hello brethren, i am on day 4 of social distancing and slowly. The june 1998 edition is the easiest to work from and cont ains the text material. He visited a lodge in the philippines that, at its stated meetings they have a 40% attendance rate about 20 attendees out of a total of 50 members. Mahogany wood with brass colored inlays and hardware. The 24inch gauge is to help lodge officers develop an agenda that will be educational, interesting, exciting, inspiring and designed to develop an appreciation for the power of freemasonry among members and guests. Masonic symbols secret symbols of masons and their. Among these illuminated objects are a masonic apron, cable tow, 24inch gauge, and book of holy writings. As i understand it the rule is divided into 24 inches which also represent the hours in the day.
Users of the december 1995 edition will receive a road to the east packet. Claudy introduction at your leisure hours, that you may improve in masonic knowledge, you are to converse with wellinformed brethren, who will always be as ready to give, as you will be ready to receive, instruction. The compass is a masonic symbol reminding masons to keep their actions. An excellent book for any seating masters or senior wardens. The 24 inch gauge represents the hours of the day, the common gavel the force of conscience, and the chisel the advantages of education. There are some who think that the true lost word of masonry is the word no. Freemasonry is not only for the lodge room but as a primer a book of basic rules as to.
Carelessly used, wasted, allowed to slip away, it becomes an expression of a useless and wasted life. My best friend and i gave back our fc proficiency at our regularly stated meeting on wednesday and wont be able to go through the master degree until the 6th of may. In those cases where more than one new master mason is participating in the fourth night program, taking turns in answering the questions of this lesson has proven to be very effective. One of the very first lessons entered apprentices are taught is to manage time through the use of the 24inch gauge. Made in england whereby we find eight hours for the service of god and a distressed brother, eight hours for our usual vocations and eight hours for refreshment and sleep. Many plans have been devised by masonic leaders to stimulate interest and increase attendance, but few such efforts are more than temporarily effective. Time, attendance and the 24 inch gauge brother kurt kurosawa posted an interesting idea on the masonic light forum today. The 24 inch gauge is to measure the work of freemasons and the gavel is to knock off imperfections leaving a more perfect stone for higher level masons. The second ruffian, named jubelo, struck hirams breast, over the heart, with a square.
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