'When the Worshipful Master presented this Certificate to you, he gave you a simple piece of paper. A trifle ornate perhaps, yet still a piece of paper only. It has no monetary value for it is not to be handed to a dealer in exchange for money, neither is it a cheque to be cashed at a bank or even a credit note, stating that on presentation on a given date it will be honoured with cash.

Yet, when he passed it into your hands it became to you a priceless possession, for it is your membership card in this Masonic Lodge.
It is your Passport to Universal Freemasonry.
It tells you that you have been received into the Spiritual and Material kinship of those in this room who practice Charity.
It tells you that those nearest and dearest to you are under the protection of every member of the Fraternity.
It also tells you that should adversity overtake you, the hands of many will be stretched out to assist you.

And finally, it tells you that when you make your final exit from this earthly sojourn, your friends will assemble in this Lodge Room to mourn your passing. They will recall your virtues, no matter how few, forgive and forget your faults, which could be many, and pray that you may be received into the peace and sanctuary of the Grand Lodge above.

You have also been presented with a letter in red ink. This is issued at this time on the instruction of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and provides you with information concerning the Masonic Order known as The Holy Royal Arch of Jerusalem. This should be considered as your next step in Freemasonry, as it is often described as the completion of the Master Mason Degree. Study this letter most carefully, and if you decide, as I hope you will, to follow its recommendation, your Proposer or the Lodge Secretary will be pleased to furnish you with further information.

Thank you for your attention'