VERSE 6: "Or ever the silver chord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken." The loosed silver cord is believed to denote the spinal column and therefore the physical infirmities (stooped back) of age. The golden bowl is believed to denote the brain and the gradual decline of mental powers, which in dotage is … Continue reading Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:6
Category: WRITINGS
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:5
VERSE 5: "When they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way." Elderly people become unfamiliar with the speed of which the world changes. Also, as we become older, our reflex speed decreases and things that we once tackled with abandon; we are now more cautious to attempt. … Continue reading Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:5
THE GAVEL
COMPLIED BY: Sir Godfrey Gregg The Gavel is a symbol of authority within The Mystical Court. To disobey the sound of the gavel is to be disrespectful to the authority of the Supreme Grand Commanding Officer and could be discipline do under the rules of the Court. So, naturally, the Gavel is an emblem of … Continue reading THE GAVEL
SEEKING AFTER TRUTH
Let me open by saying that "bad" publicity is still publicity and that any seed when planted has the "potential" to grow. I didn't grow up around or in The Mystical Court and as far as I know none of my relatives are members. So, as you can see, my knowledge of The Mystical Court … Continue reading SEEKING AFTER TRUTH
EVIL EYE PROTECTION
EVIL EYE PROTECTION Researched Author: Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC There are two main possible sources of what the old tradition recognizes as the evil eye. An evil eye is a condition that hampers a person’s spirit and stands in the way of his achievements and development in practically all walks of life. It can … Continue reading EVIL EYE PROTECTION
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:2
VERSE 2: MANHOOD ...New Sailor "While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened," refers to the fact that as we grow older, our eyes begin to fail. It is also an allegory to remembering back to the time when life looked bright with promise before the "twilight years" and "sunset … Continue reading Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:2
WISDOM, STRENGTH AND BEAUTY
“ Our Courts are supported by three great pillars. They are called, Wisdom, Strength and Beauty. Wisdom to contrive, Strength to support and Beauty to adorn. Wisdom to conduct us in all our undertakings. Strength to support us in all our difficulties and Beauty to adorn the inward man. The universe is the Temple of … Continue reading WISDOM, STRENGTH AND BEAUTY
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:1
VERSE 1: YOUTH . "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth": This alludes to the fact that as we grow older, each of us fondly remembers the glorious days of our youth when all things were possible. With the hindsight of age and experience, advice is given to youth to "gather the harvest … Continue reading Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12:1
WHERE THE FAST LANE ENDS
BY: Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC Many people inquire about The Mystical for many reasons. Because of a relative, because of a friend, because of fellowship, because of curiosity, or maybe because they think they will get ahead. The reasons there is a The Mystical Court irrelevant. After joining, you will find men and women with with brotherly … Continue reading WHERE THE FAST LANE ENDS
THE HIDDEN TRUTH
BY: Research Author Sir Godfrey Gregg OHPM, ROMC So many times we seem to look at Ritual Work as not being that important, and that it doesn't have to be done that well. We feel that just need to have more members of The Mystical Court for our programs. If we fail to share the … Continue reading THE HIDDEN TRUTH
THE MYSTICAL COURT 