BY: Research Author Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC The first implement placed in the hands of a new apprentice, we are told, is the 24” Gauge, or as we should nowadays say, the two-foot rule: that common implement in the hip pocket of every working artisan. It’s purpose, we are taught is, to ascertain the … Continue reading THE 24 INCHES GAUGE
Category: WRITINGS
WHY A 60 DEGREES ANGLE?
Research Author Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC VGCO ( The Mystical Court ) Few Members of The Mystical Court have any definite idea as to why the compasses are opened upon the Volume of the Sacred Law (BIBLE) at an angle of 60 degrees. The explanation may be found in the fact that the equilateral … Continue reading WHY A 60 DEGREES ANGLE?
AMOS, WHAT SEEST THOU?
BY: Research Author Sir Godfrey Gregg ROMC, OHPM In all the Courts under the establishment of the The Mystical Court of the State of New York (and establishment in the Caribbean) the Volume of the Sacred Law (BIBLE) should be open at the Seventh Chapter of Amos in the Sailors Degree. Why do we do this? This … Continue reading AMOS, WHAT SEEST THOU?
Don’ts For SUPREME GRAND COMMANDING OFFICER
These are for any Officer in the Mystical Court with emphasis for the one leading the Court: COMPILED BY: Sir Godfrey Gregg VGCO (The Mystical Court) Don't be a part of a man, but a whole one. Don't be a fool and get the "big head." Don't be slovenly in dress, speech or manners. Don't … Continue reading Don’ts For SUPREME GRAND COMMANDING OFFICER
LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR
Love thy Neighbour and Thyself For some time I have thought upon the commandment given by Jesus and recorded in the New Testament (John 13.34) which states “A new commandment I give you, Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” and the additional admonition given by Jesus and … Continue reading LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR
OUR TRUST IS IN GOD
OUR TRUST IS IN GOD" Researched Author Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC VGCO of The Mystical Court The Church and The Mystical Court are two subjects with great similarity, but also striking differences. When one considers them together, there are certain basic truths that should be recognized. To review these truths is to recognize the true … Continue reading OUR TRUST IS IN GOD
FRIENDSHIP
Sometimes something crosses you desk and impacts you in such a way that you feel the need to GOOD ADVICE Today is one of those days and the article is one that was sent to a Brother and subsequently shared with me. To all of us who are uniquely connected by The Mystical Court this paper needs … Continue reading FRIENDSHIP
EQUALITY
In order to teach and instruct I have to research my topics and write for the present time to establish a protocol and Order for the time we are living. I have done my homework and it is for you to now follow as you seek the greater light within The Mystical Court. I have … Continue reading EQUALITY
OBEDIENCE
Obedience Obedience Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary 1. (a) an act or instance of obeying (b) the quality or state of being obedient. Obedience: Submission to the constituted authorities, both in state and the Ship, is a quality inculcated upon all members of The Mystical Court. With respect to the State, Country, Nation or Island a member … Continue reading OBEDIENCE
ACHIEVEMENT
When do we become a members of The Mystical Court? After the First Degree? When we become a Sailor? or not until we become a Master Commanding Officer? The answer is quite simple, it is the precise moment after you take your FIRST obligation. It may be that we cannot fully enjoy visiting until we … Continue reading ACHIEVEMENT
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