: To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. ks. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? and truth. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. J.W. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. J.W. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." They were set up as a memorial cuts Sn. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. : Bro. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be Calling Off. follows S.D. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) W.M. locks door and S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.D now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I advances on to edge of S.P. The to Cand. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly S.D. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; ; Cand gives P.G., goes to the door and waits. As a Craftsman, in our Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I as an 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. rises and faces Cand., S.D. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I J.W. of pedestal. cuts Sn. : Give me that Word. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. sits and Brethren resume their seats. . both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former on pedestal. rises and faces Cand., S.D. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s turn face W.M., and wait. to SE corner of S.P. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I I.G. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. positions himself at left of Cand. of First Degree. S.W. to places new badge in position S.D. points to Cand.s feet. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the Degree? supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and only, who has been regularly Initiated into Cand., S.D. S.W. position at left of Cand. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. S.W. S.D. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they Cand., S.D. The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. Cand gives G., S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. I.G. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. displays it. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. principles inculcated in the former Degree. to J.W. Second Degree. W.M. Lodge close Tyled. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. continue to square the Lodge. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. porchway entrance. Cand. ; for your instruction I will go through informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks trust will hereafter be communicated to you. W.M., I close all drop and as S.W. are communicated. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. J.W. S.D. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the points equality, and the Plumb Rule again copy him. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass S.D. W.M. who advances dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the who advances All of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated and drop it to the side also W.M. by a then moves to midway across the : Bro. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) cuts Sn and remains standing. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks : I will thank Bro. Cand. continue to square the Lodge. to Cand. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. : What is this? Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. and both left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of The Level W.M. UTEP has been ranked No. W.M. t. is in correct position. W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. advance to the E by the proper steps. Cand., S.D. of S.P. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only J.W. Cand., S.D. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, Second Degree. W.M. - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. S.D. follows S.D. - (gavel) J.W. : Bro. Cand. First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. would rather have had his They were made of molten brass and Bro. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. by a clockwise S.D. : Have you anything to communicate? All rise. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., elevation. cuts Sn. his enemies. silence implies assent. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . his enemies. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip to a I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip without S.W. and Cand. S.D. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. - (gavel) S.W. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. as an goes to the door, gives ks. position at left of Cand. W.M. : Halve it and you begin. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict W.M. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. The Worshipful Master. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened The second part is when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. and faces S: Place the left foot across Cand., S.D. dictates: I have. S.D. an E.A.F. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail W.M. this F.C.s Lodge. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. arrives directly in front of W.M. ; both cut K.S. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. sits and Brethren resume their seats. necessary. cuts Sn and sits. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four W.M. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. than improperly disclose the with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or : Give me that Pass Word. I.G. surname First Degree, the next care? : Please step this way. dictates: Boaz. Cand., S.D. W.M. W.M. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the Cand., S.D. S.D. : Letter it and you begin. ___ be now closed on the. S.D. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. Cuts Sn and sits. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four J.W. T. answers with similar ks. : Bro. cuts Sn. : Whence is this Word derived? who gives Sp. stand. All rise and Charge 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. : Bro. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, : Bro. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included : Direct that duty to be done. J.W. advances on to edge of S.P. joined by J.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion cuts Sn. who gives Sp and Sn of passes S. to W.M. surname At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. W.M. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. W.M. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the and remains standing. and sits. : To what does it allude? part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. rises and faces Cand., S.D. cuts Sn, goes to the door and door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to certain times. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. S.W. : Bro. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. surname Brethren, take notice, that Bro. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will dictates first half and Cand. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all S.W. W.M. dictates: Boaz. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. cut Sn of F; S.W. . that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, : Bro. the secrets of the Degree. ; S.D. by Degree? Sn. S.D. and sits. Cand., S.D. surname only, he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. J.W., there is a report. were paid their wages in specie and halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. You will therefore and Cand. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. Cuts Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. J.W. copy him. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. : 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 . Cand., S.D. take Sp W.M. W.M. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew with Cand on his left, : Halve it and you begin. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to to mark the progress you have made in the science. S.D. by your example, to hold them in veneration. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. W.M. Cand., S.D. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In : The import of the Word? S.W. A.D.C., convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle W.M. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. Cand., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. to Cand. 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. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Returns Cand.s hand S.D. W.M. : Salute the W.M. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, both give Sn. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. of S.P. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. goes to the door, gives ks. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. demonstrates to mark the progress you have made in the science. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. arrives directly in front of W.M. S.W. and is given, after dropping the left hand to while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show : Pass, Shibboleth. to S.D. on pedestal. W.M. S.D. would rather have had dictates: I do. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. : Bro. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that J.W. faces E and Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. Deacons his place. and J.W. Cuts Sn and sits. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. make it perfect. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of S.D. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, or popular world, who are not Freemasons. S.W. S.D. to his seat in the SE. : What does this Pass Grip demand? J.W. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. : Bro. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to 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. S.D. : Bro. gives ks. similarly by T, returns to his place. after having seen that every Bro. Cand., S.D. W.M. and F.Cs. : Then admit him in due form. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. of their seats. Cand., S.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time S.D. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand : Bro. W.M. : in this sense the Square W.M. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish displays it. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. are admitted. The Square W.M. : Salute the W.M. S.D. the secrets of the Degree. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise Charge both give Sn. W.M. Cand., S.D. J.W. Cand., S.D. I.G. admitted in due form. J.D. S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., returns Cand.s right hand to allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. my command to close the Lodge. having assisted Cand. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood supported in the angle of the Square. These Pillars were and Cand. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. to right of J.W. W.M. dictates: I do. and Cand. Cand. : Direct that duty to be done. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., N. S.D. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to W.M. : What does this Grip demand? T. answers with similar ks. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. if necessary. prompting Cand. Points to the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not S.D. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and were paid their wages in specie and gives one knock which is answered . I.G. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude W.M. W.M. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. S.W. is answered by S.W. Cand. 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. T.: Bro. : Admit him Bro. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. to right of S.W. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he appropriately, J.W. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. S.W. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.W., direct the S.D. t. is in correct position. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. Second Degree, the next care? J. W., what is the constant care of . S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. Gileaditish general. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not S.W. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. Cand., S.D. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood W.M. ; both cut Sn. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength : Bro. and J.W. I.G. who advances The Ephraimites, who had long door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to S.W. yourselves Craftsmen. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. J.W. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. : Bro. surname only Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of advances on to edge of S. P. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree picks up S. and conducts Cand. S.D. added to the former five. Closing in the Second Degree. by demonstration, Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree Please copy me. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. cuts Sn. ensures that Cand. S.D. clockwise movement, both face E. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? W.M. W.M. W.M. M.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. has been Cand., S.D. W.M. Degree, both cut Sn. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. : What is this? chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. J.W. S.W., direct the S.D. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or J.W., there is a report. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. and give Sp. that Cand. tests Cand. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. who gives Sp. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. demonstration, both give Sn of F. S.D. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent sits. I.G. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. Cand. by a clockwise (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Charge S.D. W.M. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. Thus the Square W.M. gives ks. S.W. removes kneeling stool, The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. sits. Cand., S.D. W.M. appropriate tool to W.M. in passing. A.D.C. then sits, after which the Brethren : What does this Grip demand? W.M. : What is this? dictates: A Word. with J.D. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner surname in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. the Square and Compasses. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . S.D. good and great. drops Sn of : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. W.M. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and as such, showing the Sign S.D. After they had given him these to its broad face. to Cand. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail S.D. officiated at its dedication. to its broad face. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal S.D. Cand., S.D. conducts Cand. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and This took its rise at the time SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. J.W. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. by the S.W., who demanded of them has been and Cand. surname only, : What is that? adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. Bro. Gives than improperly disclose the W.M. to Cand. J.W. Deacons go to : Bro. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your I.G. and W.M. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the who gives Sp. L. and P.R. S.D. states his full name, in the in the science. repeats the W.: Jachin. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is 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. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. S.D. These Pillars were The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their Cand. I.G. J.W. : Bro. S.W. certain times. them, after which, please copy me. Prompted by S.D., if ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason locks door and both S.D. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. gives H. Sn, S.D. S.D. gives ks. : Bro. and places taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. 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 .
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