ME Obligation

Question 1

I, James Fitton ……..

Answer 1

I, James Fitton, in the presence of the Grand Geometrician of the Universe and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of Fellow Craft Freemasons, regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, do agree to accept the office of Master of this Lodge and the duties thereof faithfully, zealously, and impartially to administer, to the best of my skill and ability, until the next regular period of election within the Lodge, and until a successor shall have been duly elected and installed in my stead.

Question 2

I further solemnly promise …

Answer 2

I further solemnly promise that I will not, either during my Mastership, or at any time that the Lodge may be under my direction, permit or suffer any deviations from the established Landmarks of the Order;

Question 3

that I will not administer…….

Answer 3

that I will not administer, or cause to be administered, any rite or ceremony contrary to or subversive of our ancient Institution, but, on the contrary, will maintain, support, and uphold, pure and unsullied, the principles and tenets of the Craft;

Question 4

that I will, to the utmost of my power …..

Answer 4

that I will, to the utmost of my power, strictly enforce obedience to those excellent Rules and Regulations to which I have already given my assent, and in every respect, conscientiously discharge my duties as a ruler in the Craft and Master of this Lodge.

Question 5

So help me, Almighty God ….

Answer 5

So help me, Almighty God, and keep me steadfast in this my Solemn Obligation of Master Elect.