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
SECURITY IN THE STORMS
Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer "'But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary." (Matthew 14:24). Rude and blustering the winds of September often are. Do they not typify the tempestuous seasons of my life? But, indeed, I ought to be glad that I … Continue reading SECURITY IN THE STORMS
LEAVE IT TO HIM
Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:" (Matthew 6:28). I need oil," said an ancient monk; so he planted an olive sapling. "Lord," he prayed, "it needs rain that its tender roots may … Continue reading LEAVE IT TO HIM
TIME TO RECEIVE ALL HE HAS FOR YOU
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div " And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed forever." (Genesis 13:14-15). … Continue reading TIME TO RECEIVE ALL HE HAS FOR YOU
THE MYSTICAL COURT 