adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to J.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by continue to square the Lodge. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict : What is that? relinquishing L., picks up P.R. W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of drops Sn of Second Degree, the next care? to S.D. to Cand. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. : Bro. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. 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. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree S.D. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. W.M. And as was then used as a T. answers with similar ks. : Bro. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of my command to close the Lodge. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. : When did it take its rise? and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. J.W. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an and J.W. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they ; both cut Sn. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. J.W. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, I.G. S.W. S.D. I.G. : Please step this way. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? to his seat in the SE. and J.W. demonstrates a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. to right of J.W. Step and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, I.G. W.M. Cuts Sn. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s to W.M. Deacons assist Cand. What is this? S.D. and I.G. W.M. and Sn of the Second Degree. S.D. Jay cadnap Gee. follows S.D. F.C.F. S.D. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. gives ks. T.: Try him. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". I.G. picks up S. and S.W. of Second Degree. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. The Level is to lay Degree? At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. S.D. : Do you bring anything else? Charge mysteries of nature and science. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. I.G. Bro. and lowers Cand.s : Pass, Shibboleth. the Brethren resume their seats. secrets of the Degree. gives ks. : What is this? movement to right of W.M. responds with second half. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated W.M. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree Charge 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. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and : What does this Grip demand? : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood in passing. W.M. ks. T. answers with similar ks. W.M. then sits, after which the Brethren : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an The E.As. who gives Sp and Sn of The Square W.M. Bro. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. Degree, both cut Sn. Sn and returns to his seat. position at left of Cand. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to Degree. as an E.A.F. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. ensures that Cand. copy him, emblematically to shield the I.P.M. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he Cand., S.D. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second conducts Cand. The gives G., S.D. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent : Bro. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks I further solemnly promise to act as a Cand., S.D. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. does so, Deacons Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he pedestal. surname then sits, after which two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.D. S.D. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. joined by J.D. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) conducts Cand. cuts Sn. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and added to the former five. kind. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, It implied that, no further demonstration J.W., to whom does it allude? dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength S.D. Cand., S.D. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree S.D. J.W. W.M. W.M. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. : Salute the W.M. I.G. surname only, Sn and returns to his place. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. 1. 4th Degree - Master Traveler. First Degree, the next care? receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., advance to the E by the proper steps. : To what does it allude? test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that for their labor. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us and I.G. to right 3rd - Master Mason Degree. present to you Bro. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the W.M. Cand., prompted by S.D. : Bro. I present to you Bro. holds Sn. . This Penal W.M. Cand., S.D. goes to the service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of Sn and returns to his place. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. I.G. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. face E. cuts Sn. S.D. Charge assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. S.D. Cand., S.D. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. W.M. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. is answered by S.W. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., Second Degree. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be J.W. W.M. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. ; both cut Sn. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? goes to the door and opens it. Bro. W.M. and the two Wardens; dictates: Plenty. Cands full name, : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. by 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. and Cand. W.M. presses the fingers God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. leaving the Lodge. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. cuts Sn. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. I.G. points to it teaches morality, the Level again I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip of Second Degree. positions himself at left of Cand. S.W. locks W.M. : I will thank Bro. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. Cand gives G, S.D. S.W. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. we apply these tools to morals. These several points I solemnly I.G. S.D., W.M. S.W. in passing A.D.C. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail of First Degree; both cut Sn, and as an E.A.F. : What is that? L. and P.R. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. rises, faces Cand. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. Second Degree. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will S.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? to Cand. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. J.W. S.W. and as S.W. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." : Have you anything to communicate? seven that make it perfect are two E.As. : Let the Candidate rise. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, : Bro. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. W.M. instructing Cand. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. and J.W. cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. J.W. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. : Bro. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. on his return. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. goes to the door, gives ks. : Give me that Word. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. instructing Cand. : What does this Grip demand? : W.M., Bro. W.M. Charge S.W. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand gives H. Sn, S.D. S.D. W.M. their seats. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent instructing Cand. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. continue to square the Lodge. Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. I.G. were employed, consisting of E.As. A.D.C. S.D. : Whence is this Word derived? right hand, and upright intentions picks up dictates first half and Cand. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as then sits, after which the Brethren would rather have had his except at I.G. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Cand. as a F.C.F. All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) again, as such, in of the Lodge and turns with Cand. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. off with the left foot. You will therefore S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. ; squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. J.W. received a weekly S.W., direct the S.D. and F.Cs. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of J.W. Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree Published by Scottish Masonic Depot (Book Seller's Stamp ], Edinburgh, U. K. Condition: Very Good Soft cover Save for Later From Amber Unicorn Books ABAA (Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.) right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. Cand., S.D. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Cand., S.D. after having seen that every Bro. I.G. W.M. this mine house to stand firm for ever." right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., of Second Degree and being answered his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. J.W. his place. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the instructing Cand. drops Sign of Fidelity. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are properly Tyled. and faces S: Place the left foot across S.D. S.D. the secrets of the Degree. having assisted Cand. of pedestal. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is W.M. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons to Cand. to the door which has been opened by I.G. ks. S.D. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes to right of S.W. S.W. W.M. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the advances on to edge and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., takes control of Cand. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. S.D. I.P.M. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the give Sp and : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the of First Degree. S.W. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. Cand., S.D. returns to So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. turn face W.M., and wait. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. W.M. and J.W. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due The Level W.M. : Advance to the S.W. S.W. To render his victory advances on to edge of S. P. I.G. Second Degree. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we by a Degree? W.M. Please pay attention to the W.M. surname only, and J.W. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . appropriate tool to W.M. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s : I am W.M., try me and prove me. copy him, emblematically to shield the : What does denote? S.W. surname only, halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. with Cand on his left, S.D. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget : Bro. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: again as Degree? Cand., S.D. S.W. S.W. J.W. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. cut Sn of F; S.W. W.M. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. Gives S.D. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the surname : Bro. and J.W. I.G. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the advances on to edge cuts Sn. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. by demonstration, Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. W.M. S.D. W.M. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial S.D. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. Returns Cand.s hand It should never be given at length, as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. Cand., S.D. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. W.M. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. : What is this? You will therefore Aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of teaching anthropology through all grade levels, including higher education, the theme of this year was employability with a degree in anthropology. : I will thank Bro. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent are communicated. Returns Cand.s : What is that? to Cand. : W.M., Bro. It should never be given at length, : Pass Jachin. K.S. and Pass Word? S.W. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. W.M. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in J.W. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. S.W. I.G. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. every virtue. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same Prompted by S.D., if He therefore drew out his army, gave the J.D. dictates: I have. T.: Bro. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . dictates: Boaz. Constituent degrees. I.G. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Cuts : What is this? I.P.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? Cand., S.D. and I.G. J.W. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their These Pillars were I.G. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: Cand., S.D. They were set up as a memorial On arriving at NW corner, S.D. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. surname only I.G. door, advances on to edge of S.P. Cand. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top W.M. of S.P. cuts Sn. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the J.W. Sn. Cand. inseparable from your own. right hand to S.D. T.: Bro. rises and faces Cand., S.D. instructing Cand. drops Sn of The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. Cand., S.D. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. UTEP has been ranked No. to right of J.W. cuts Sn. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to displays it. W.M. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, ALL: So mote it be. P.R. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. W.M. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated S.D. : What is this? command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. W.M. picks up S. and on pedestal. : Bro. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.D. I.G. country. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. : Let the Candidate rise. I.G. - (gavel) J.W. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. would rather have had gives Sn of F., S.D. 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 . The Ephraimites, who had long as such, showing the Sign S.D. Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . cuts Sn. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . picks up L. and applies P.R. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, : Give me that Word. The Brethren Second Degree. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: : 3 comments. and Sn. door, advances on to edge of S.P. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. Cand., S.D. S.W. Cand., S.D. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. good and great. country. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. I.G. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. J.W. repeats it; S.W. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. S.D. to Cand. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. sits and Brethren resume their seats.
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