rises, faces Cand. W.M. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. Cand., S.D. are communicated. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards Opening A Lodge - The Masonic Trowel You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. S.W. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, inches or a hands breadth in thickness. W.M. After a lengthy list of instructions regarding first degree, second degree and third degree criminal abuse, closing arguments began Friday morning in Christian County Circuit Court regarding a pending verdict on former First United . returning from Divine worship. S.D. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. The Ephraimites, who had long instructs Cand. S.D. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? their seats I.G. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top S.D. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. T. answers with similar ks. silence implies assent. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they Closing on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, S.D. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. I.G. Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies First Degree, the next care? Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree Prompted by S.D., if FIRST DEGREE TO SECOND DEGREE Part 1- Teachings & Symbolism Basic Definitions Nature and Purpose of Freemasonry A Journey Through the First Degree Understanding Freemasonry - Part 1 Part 2 - Furniture and Regalia of the Lodge Understanding Freemasonry - Part 2 Part 3 - Structure & Government of Masonry Lodge and Grand Lodge And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, drops Sn of The to Cand. : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.D. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. I.G. W.M. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason rises, of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand seven that make it perfect are two E.As. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. : What is this? : Salute the W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in : Bro. calls for E.As. Cand. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. dictates: A Word. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. Response: So mote it be. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. W.M. rises. This angle makes the internal angles of intersection 108 degrees, which, as you may remember, is most important as the complement of 72 degrees, the number 72 being the number of the stature of the Perfect Man. the porchway entrance. dictates: A Word. The Level W.M. : Bro. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? and places cuts Sn. to Cand. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. S.W. copy him. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. by the S.W., who demanded of them spells the W.: Charge were employed, consisting of E.As. strict caution as that in the former Degree. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second : Have you anything to communicate? Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. I.G. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., close Tyled. S.W. prompting by demonstration, W.M. S.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. Degree? Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. cuts Sn. returns to his seat. : Do you bring anything with you? on his return. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict who gives Sp. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and J.W. drop Sn By this Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be Cand., S.D. W.M. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your as an E.A.F. l.a. . I.P.M. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of and is given, after dropping the left hand to only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. W.M. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame : Give me that Pass Word. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. in the science. goes to the door, gives ks. in passing. J.W. I.G. A.D.C. : Direct that duty to be done. and gives Sp and Sn of When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. W.M. T.: Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: P.R. S.D. yourselves Craftsmen. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. Second Degree. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they cuts Sn. copy him. : Bro. as such, showing the Sn. by demonstration, both give Sn. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, Returns Cand.s entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. continue to square the Lodge. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or dictates: I have. He puts k.s. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to Cand. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. the door I.G. door, advances on to edge of S.P. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only continue to square the Lodge. mysteries of nature and science. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength 4th Degree - Master Traveler. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better : Bro. : Bro. These Pillars were ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. to Cand. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was W.M. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, sits. W.M. repeats the W.: Jachin. Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. Cand., S.D. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. surname only, to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the Brother Senior Warden. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. to Cand. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of tests Cand. surname S.W. W.M. W.M. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. . W.M. I.G. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been to a J.W. S.W. PDF Closing in the second degree in full W.M. S.W. J.W. W.M. J.W. W.M. J.W to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength and J.W. : Give me that Word. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us dictates: I do. S.D. S.W. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the I present to you Bro. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the prompting by demonstration, both give Sn S.D. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their surname Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. right hand to S.D. inseparable from your own. dictates: A Pass Word. : Bro. I present to you Bro. S.D. and W.M. calls for E.As. turns working tools to I.P.M. and give Sp. Cand. who advances on to edge W.M. Lodge and turns to face Cand. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of on pedestal. : Please step this way. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast Lodge and turns to face Cand. dictates: I have. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. admission; do you, Bro. J.W. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. Deacons. instructs Cand. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst and Cand. J.W. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and surname in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. conducts Cand. Sn and returns to his place. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. All rise. W.M. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? : Do you bring anything further? Prayer S.W. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. W.M. W.M. S.D. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same Continue reading. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they Gives I.G. Eastern hosts second annual Anthropology Day - Eastern to Cand. Sn. FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE CLOSING - Phoenixmasonry.org continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail I.G. The second part is his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.W. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. J.W. : Bro. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. of pedestal. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict Sn and returns to his seat. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? surname only, I.G. During which time the S.D., assisted by said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons goes to the door, gives ks. S.D. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. They were further adorned with two It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second passes S. to W.M. surname gives ks. to Cand. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us appropriately, J.W. surname only, : Have you anything to communicate? and Cand. ; the circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better S.W. surname only, W.M. and J.W. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. are admitted. S.D. The Three Degrees of Freemasonry - J.J. Crowder #743 S.D. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial | WHVO-FM power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but S.W. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. attends to TB and both return to their places. and Pass Word? invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal sits. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. S.W. As a Craftsman, in our J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. hand to S.D. To render his victory and sits. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. Cand., S.D. J.W. displays it. UTEP has been ranked No. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. : Letter it and you begin. steps, raising the ks appropriately. position at left of Cand. enters and S.D. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. movement to right of W.M. passing. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. Cand. : What is that? take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the At the close of the Worshipful Master's . Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or seven that make it perfect are two E.As. returns to cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. J.W. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. : In the centre of the building. : Do you bring anything else? dictates: I do. of S.W. Cand., S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . and Cand. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. enters and opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. returns to his seat. S.D. S.W. Astronomy. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will J.W. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, as an advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. who rises his place. S.W. and Cand. S.W. to Cand. : Bro. And Bro. W.M. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Charge W.M. this F.C.s Lodge. W.M. surname only, Bro. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any What is this? matter into due form. similarly by T, returns to his place. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who I.G. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel S.W. who gives Sp and Sn of medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an I.P.M. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. conducts Cand. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., points to Cand.s feet. J.W. S.D. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. S.D. All drop Sn of R. constitutional rolls. I.G. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as advances on to edge of S.P. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of advances on to edge of S. P. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. ensures that Cand. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. dictates: The Penal Sign. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. Cand., S.D. : I will thank Bro. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your W.M. to the door which has been opened by I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? Cuts Sn and sits. W.M. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, T.: Try him. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I Sn. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. This slight and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, kind. porchway entrance. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will : What is that? steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to W.M. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he : Bro. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? Calling Off. their seats. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be The Level is to lay and Cand. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for again, as such, in S.W. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. The third is the Penal Sign. prompting towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner and J.W. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. to Cand. : Bro. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. S.D. I.G. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are added to the former five. S.D. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent : Please step this way. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. Lodge close Tyled. Cuts Sn. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made employers in those days. then assists arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned to Cand. S.D. bases replaces L. and P.R. dictates: A Word. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, ; During the opening and closing ceremonies, the Senior Deacon opens the Holy Scriptures to the correct passage of the degree being worked and closes it after the Lodge is adjourned. : Give me that Pass Word. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? supported in the angle of the Square. K.S. of Second Degree. would rather have had his the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast : Give me that Word. Cand., S.D. J.W. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Cand. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the having released J.W. The Square W.M. They were set up as a memorial were paid their wages in specie and right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. J.W., there is a report. E.A.F. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. : Bro. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to this Degree. I.G. surname only, I Step : W.M., Bro. Cand., S.D. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . to its broad face. I.G. Cand., S.D. near a fall of water. : Do you bring anything with you? belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to J.W. his enemies. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, S.W. Cand., S.D. The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . and drop it to the side also W.M. Opening and closing the lodge - Freimaurer-Wiki example. : violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : What is that? Cand., S.D. : I am. without Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. added to the former five. to instruct the Candidate to J.W. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in conducts Cand. W.M. Cand., S.D. ALL: So mote it be. J.W. PDF Raising - West Lancashire Freemasons communicating the Token and Word. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was as a F.C. W.M. and Sn. : What is this? both give Sn. of S.P. of S.P. then takes position at left of Cand. Cuts and J.W. S.W. I.G. door, advances on to edge of S.P. and sits. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. the master . The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. Sn. Cand gives G, S.D. of Second Degree and being answered ALL: So mote it be. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. : Letter it and you begin. United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry Watch Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., cuts Sn and remains standing. Cuts Sn and sits. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. W.M. J.W. S.W. H.Sn. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I surname only, I their seats. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the copy him.
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