ALL: So mote it be. S.W. These Pillars were
and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent
When the first and second degree ceremonies were . when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish
due and timely notice will be given. the word Shibboleth. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I
to Cand. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren,
I.P.M. W.M. movement to right of W.M. W.M. A.D.C. country. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. Cuts Sn and sits. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and
: What does this Pass Grip demand? swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any
to S.D. similarly by T, returns to his place. J.W., I present to
sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by
raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I
S.W. ensures that Cand. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the
cuts Sn,
: To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. K.S. sits and Brethren resume their seats. clockwise movement, both face E.
is conducted by S.D. : I will thank Bro. S.W. Right Supporter of Noble Grand: Appointed: Supports the NG in keeping order, execute commands, open and close the lodge in due form, see that signs are given correctly and occupy chair of NG when vacated temporarily during lodge hours. : Pass Jachin. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. rises, faces Cand. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. copy him. leaving the Lodge. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon,
on his return. 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. drops Sign of Fidelity. right hand to S.D. : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.W. J.W. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. : Halve it and you begin. and both return to their places. The third is the Penal Sign. in passing. W.M. W.M. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to
prompting
diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their
tests Cand. S.D. and Sn. W.M. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. : Bro. by demonstration,
takes Cand. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. I.G. All
us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. maintain. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. Cuts Sn and sits. S.W. and I.G. After they had given him these
J.W., enquire who wants admission. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. ; for your instruction I will go through
Cand., S.D. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. of S.P. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W.,
The first part of
Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. Cand. and J.W. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human
called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. : What is that? guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of
MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. The Level W.M. He puts k.s. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. S.D. and remains standing. Cand. cuts Sn. : Pass Boaz. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and
adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the
to Cand. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the
you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly
drops his left hand
and Cand. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. stand. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as
who advances on to edge
and sits. and drop it to the side also W.M. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. ALL: So mote it be. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? 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. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. I.G. I.G. locks door and both S.D. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part,
cuts Sn, goes to the door and
his heart torn from his breast S.D. S.W. copy him, emblematically to shield the
on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. gives P.G.,
S.W. Cand., S.D. Almighty. ceremony he is properly prepared. A.D.C. : Direct that duty to be done. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose
S.W. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly
J.W. S.W. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. to SE corner of S.P. : Bro. This will conclude with---- points to Cand.s feet. J.W. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and
will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." cuts Sn. rises. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. I.G. and the two Wardens;
distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. Cand., S.D. advances on to edge of S.P. in passing A.D.C. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. All rise. to Cand. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. dictates: A Word. I.G. S.W. 3 comments. admitted in due form. J.D. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. Officer Duties - Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, A.F & A.M. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show
surname only, I
form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. advances on to edge of S. P. Bro. them, after which, please copy me. J.W. advances on to edge of S.P. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. conducts Cand. : I do, W.M. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P.
to right of S.W. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. I.G. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature,
with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. Cand. S.D. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
Charge
would rather have had his
turns Cand. W.M. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s
points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by
S.D. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. W.M. J.W. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second
and remains standing. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks
:
and Sn. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. this Degree. The Opening Of The Lodge - The Masonic Trowel :
of First Degree. S.W. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second
porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who
we apply these tools to morals. W.M. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again
country. repeating
Resuming. sits.
left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. joined by J.D. who gives Sp and Sn of
dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason,
As a Craftsman, in our
Sn. to face S.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. and J.W. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. W.M. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war,
First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. W.M. principles inculcated in the former Degree. : What does this Grip demand? S.D. instructing Cand. dictates: A Word. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. I.G. ;
Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. goes to the
at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a
W.M. by demonstration, both give Sn. S.D. dictates: The Penal Sign. W.M. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. Cand., S.D. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. Second Degree Fellow Craft. I.G. S.W. Gives
E.As. in passing. P.R. and both face
at SE corner: Salute the J.W. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. They were further adorned with two
conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of
would rather have had
belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to
All
Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all
you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict
dictates: To establish. E.A.F. W.M. Cand., S.D. Cuts
rises and faces Cand., S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. S.W. J.W. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. strict caution as that in the former Degree. surname only,
dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. instructing Cand. W.M. S.W. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. than improperly disclose the
that Cand. to SE corner of S.P. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its
During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB
: As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for
Cands full name,
: Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? Opening A Lodge - The Masonic Trowel J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? would rather have had his
Cand., S.D. I.G. Cand., S.D. is answered by S.W. Third Degree of United Grand Lodge freemasonry - Bilderberg S.D. Repeat drunken driver convicted of second-degree murder for Orange Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. Sn and returns to his place. - (gavel) J.W. S.D. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the
Cand., S.D. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and
dictates: I have. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . to right of J.W. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. and is given, after dropping the left hand to
deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture
continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail
two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating
Eastern hosts second annual Anthropology Day - Eastern Prompted by S.D., if
: By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? and give Sp. I.G. are communicated. W.M. S.D. S.D. turn face W.M., and wait. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the
to his seat in the SE. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. : Give me that Word. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast
repeats it; S.W. A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but
to the door which has been opened by I.G. demonstration, both give Sn of F. appropriately, J.W. S.D. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the
Cuts
They consist of Signs a Token and Word. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. J.W. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. And as was then used as a
F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. : Salute the W.M. Cand., S.D. copy him. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated
Response: So mote it be. mysteries of nature and science. J.W. of
: Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I,
surname
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 . meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates,
only, who has been regularly Initiated into
thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. : Bro. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. S.W. : Halve it and you begin. cuts Sn and remains standing. : Bro. I.G. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had
as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an
God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. sits. goes to the door, gives ks. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned
When Cand. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . PDF Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Commentary on the Second Degree seven that make it perfect are two E.As. Cand., S.D. cuts Sn. There were two rows of pomegranates
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry Cand., S.D. door, advances on to edge of S.P. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level
guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W. this F.C.s Lodge. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge
my command to close the Lodge. All rise and
: Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge
: What does this Grip demand? has been
J.W., to whom does it allude? return to
The import of the Word is To
When Cand. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in
by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. Closing
sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. : W.M., Bro. J.W. S.D. calls for E.As. received a weekly
Cuts
most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have
gives H. Sn, S.D. demonstrates
winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. : What does this Pass Grip demand? W.M. and lowers Cand.s
locks door and both S.D. rises, faces Cand. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made
when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. conducts Cand. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by
sounds his Gavel, one k, which
This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same
yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your
Bro. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. W.M. to mark the progress you have made in the science. J.W. in passing. S.D. and both
Sn and returns to his place. I.G. Royal Arch Masonry - Wikipedia J.W. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn
: I will state that the badge with which you have now been
adjusts S. and Cs.,
surname
It implied that, no further demonstration
W.M. I.P.M. : Salute the W.M. passes S. to W.M. S.D. W.M. Deacons go to
Second Degree. as such, showing the Sign S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:
cuts Sn. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers
who gives Sp and Sn of
M.M. Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. 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 : When did it take its rise? W.M. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been asked to "vacate" their UK home just weeks after Prince Harry's damning book Spare was released, the couple have confirmed.Harry and Meghan's . :
All, except WM. Returns Cand.s
and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. which,
J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites
W.M. S.D. goes to the door and waits. S.D. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. tests Cand. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude
dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level
A.D.C.,
Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a
allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that
and J.W. J.W., I present to
right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. S.D. Cuts
by demonstration, both give P.Sn. United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry Watch . prompting by demonstration,
; the
cuts Sn, goes to the door and
: I am W.M., try me and prove me. with J.D. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion
while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show
Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. yourselves Craftsmen. S.D. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who,
Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . rises,
; the
sounds his Gavel, one k, which
such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will
; for your instruction I will go through
Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree The import of the Word is To
Continue reading. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. Closing
I.P.M. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their
W.M. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. the Square and Compasses. : The Square. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without
my command to close the Lodge. I.G. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. W.M. J.W. I.G., see who seeks admission. Degree, both cut Sn. W.M. : Advance to the J.W. ceremony he is properly prepared. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget
and W.M. A.D.C.,
necessary. and truth. Cand., S.D. W.M.
: How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second
: What is this? squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? emphasises the G. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. F.C.F. kind. certain times. with Cand on his left,
S.D. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? Deacons assist Cand. J.W., enquire who wants admission. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree
chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. holds Sn. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. Cand., S.D. S.D. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. dictates: I do. Cuts Sn. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in
meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates,
communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have
Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. and places
E.A.F. to S.D. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. I.G. The E.As. having released
Degree? mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency
continue to square the Lodge. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods
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