Meridian Chapter No. 60, Royal Arch Masons of Oregon

The Degrees of David with Harp Accompaniment

First Performed May 17, 2008 at Sunset Lodge #144 in Drain. Length: 5 minutes. Music performed by Larry Stokes. Reading delivered by Jeff Day.

A reading of the Psalms of the Degrees of David (Psalm 122, 124, 131, and 133) with harp accompaniment. These are psalms of degrees, or of "ascension," and legend holds that they were recited by the Israelites as they ascended the steps to the Temple. Every Mason will be familiar with the final Psalm in this series.

Traditional Observance, European Concept, and the Difference Between Them

Delivered by Jeff Day to Solomon Council #222 Allied Masonic Degrees in Medford on June 27th, 2008. Length: 15 minutes.

This lecture discusses two recent trends in Masonry—Traditional Observance (advocated by the Masonic Restoration Foundation) and European Concept (pioneered by Epicurean Lodge in Australia)—and discusses the differences between the two models.