Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone." (Matthew 14:23). The man Christ Jesus felt the need of perfect solitude--Himself alone, entirely by Himself, alone with Himself. We know how … Continue reading AN HOUR IN THE GARDEN
Month: August 2018
HOW TO PRAY
How to Pray The Bible answers the questions: To whom should we pray? When should we pray? How long should our prayers be? Should our prayers be public or private? What or whom should we pray for? Is there a prescribed posture to assume in prayer? The Lord’s Prayer was part of Jesus’ instruction about how … Continue reading HOW TO PRAY
FLOWING FROM US
Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer " Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits." (Song of Solomon 4:16). Look at the meaning of this prayer a moment. Its root is found in … Continue reading FLOWING FROM US
GOD IS LOOKING
Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars." (2 Chronicles 16:9). God is looking for a man, or woman, whose … Continue reading GOD IS LOOKING
COME CLOSER TO HIM
Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer "And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory and the two men that stood with him." (Luke 9:29, … Continue reading COME CLOSER TO HIM
HINDRANCE TO PRAYER
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him, and he shall bring it to pass." (Psalm 37:5). I once thought that after I prayed that it was my duty to do everything that I could do to bring the answer to pass. He taught me a better way and … Continue reading HINDRANCE TO PRAYER
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-five)
Virtue 19: Hospitality Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. —Romans 12:13 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. —Hebrews 13:2 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. —1 Peter 4:9 Hospitality simply means going out of your way to serve … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-five)
INTRODUCTION TO JACOB’S LADDER
The introduction of Jacob's ladder into the symbolism of The Mystical Court is to be traced to the vision of Jacob, which is thus substantially recorded in the twenty-eighth chapter of the Book of Genesis: When Jacob, by the command of his father Isaac, was journeying toward Padanaram, while sleeping one night with the bare … Continue reading INTRODUCTION TO JACOB’S LADDER
JACOB’S LADDER
Research Author Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC When this symbol, which is taken from Jacob's Vision (Genesis 28), was introduced into English Speculative Freemasonry is not exactly known. But we find allusions to it a little after the middle of the last [18th] century. It has always been a symbol of Spiritual Baptist and The … Continue reading JACOB’S LADDER
THE MYSTICAL COURT 