Ritual of the Lodge at Worms

in itself, and it is that blessedness that we are capable of feeling in an incessant manner, and to which no one can attain but a Master Rosicrucian.

Before the end, the first chapter of the Gospel of John is read, and after it, the Gospel on Christ's Ascension Day.

The entire degree is directed toward the transfiguration and highest mystical and physical perfection of the soul and of the body in general, and the secret corresponding thereto, which is great for us.

The Sign: One places oneself first with both knees and then with the whole body on the earth, the hands crosswise before the face to worship the Great Being. Then one places both hands crosswise upon each other's breast, while beginning with the left to place the same upon the heart of the other. Afterward, one gives the kiss of the good shepherd and says: Nunc sit benedictum in nomine Domini. Now be it blessed in the name of the Lord. The second says: In aeternitate Amen! In eternity, Amen!

The Word: The first says: G. The second: M. Through which everyone can recognize himself in both spheres with every true Rosicrucian; therefore this degree is also called the Rosicrucian of the Hemispheres: Le Rose-Croix des deux Hemisphères The Rose-Cross of the two Hemispheres, as well as Knight of the Eagle.

The Knocking: 4 . . . . . . 3.

The Order's insignia: A red knight's ribbon and a neckband from which hangs a red collar of scarlet, in front with the letter G, in the back with M.

A decorative calligraphic flourish or paraph at the bottom of the page.

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Chevalier Kadosch

the well-known Master.

This degree comprehends within itself the history of the Order, and ex officio by virtue of office it becomes known at 12 o'clock at night in a large, empty field or meadow, right upon a double ladder, on one side of which, toward the west, the one to be received climbs, and on the other, toward the east, the Grand Master climbs up 7 rungs. On each rung, the sign, word, and characteristics of each degree are given with application. On the seventh, however, the explanation of the Chomel-Binah-Tebunah Likely kabbalistic terms: Chokmah (Wisdom), Binah (Understanding), Tebuah (Fruit/Increase). See the great secret. The knights in their Order clothing make a double circle around the ladder; those standing in the west have their backs to the ladder, the innermost have their faces toward it, both however with drawn swords. When the Grand Master explains the great secret to the new knight, he strikes him on the ladder to a true Knight Templar and lets him take the Order's vow and the oath. Upon this, he receives the Order's regalia and the position that the Grand Master deems good, just as it was when the Order was in full bloom.

He gives him the word, which is: N. M. A. — Nehu-m Adonai. — Vengeance, Lord!
The passing word: Manchen.

The Sign: One draws the swords and places them crosswise upon the breast. After the swords are sheathed, one gives hands crosswise and kisses one another.

The Knocking: . . . . . . , . Then one says: et octo. and eight.

The Order's insignia is a black ribbon with the gold-embroidered letters