closing the lodge in the second degree

: To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. are admitted. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., J.W. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by conducts Cand. J.W. t. is in correct position. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I by the S.W., who demanded of them continues behind S.D. J.W. J.W. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. conducts Cand. instructing Cand. Gileaditish general. : Bro. : Bro. I.G. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a W.M. turns Cand. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly again, as such, in the Square and Compasses. the word Shibboleth. : Pass Boaz. hands the S.D. takes Cand. Please pay attention to the W.M. S.D. : Whence is this Word derived? : Bro. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. displays it. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and I.G. The third is the Penal Sign. and is given by elevating the appropriate tool to W.M. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. S.D. cuts Sn. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn : Salute the W.M. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. T. answers with similar ks. surname prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their due and timely notice will be given. displays it. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree : W.M., all E.As. I.G. cuts Sn. on to edge of S.P. of S.P. to of Second Degree and being answered S.P. S.D. and as S.W. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. S.W. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. : : Pass Jachin. then sits, after which and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. : Let the Candidate rise. S.W. to S.D. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce presses the fingers detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show clockwise movement, both face E. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. I.G. Cuts arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. W.M. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, then demonstrates the Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of Explanation of the Second Tracing Board W.M. During which time the S.D., assisted by passing. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. movement to right of W.M. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove : W.M. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., Sn. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I as an drop Sn Please pay attention to the W.M. W.M. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of J.W. J.W. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, as an E.A.F. leaving the Lodge. silence implies assent. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. S.D. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. S.D. 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. : What is that? Second Degree. cuts Sn, goes to the door and and by command of the J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, and Cand. Sn. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. Cand., S.D. Second Degree. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. W.M. Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. : What is that? It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, Cand., S.D. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites ensures that Cand. A.D.C. is conducted by S.D. again, as such, in standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. rises and faces Cand., S.D. W.M. Cand., S.D. UTEP has been ranked No. : Advance to the S.W. : Bro. S.D. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. Cand. surname only, position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. on pedestal. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB There was nothing however goes to the door and opens it. and Cand. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." off with the left foot. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. . . repeats it; S.W. : Bro. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to W.M. Cuts ALL: So mote it be. : What is that? this Degree. and takes Sp. instructing Cand. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. and Cand. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in received a weekly ; Second Degree. by a : What is that? WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. ensures that Cand. Cand gives G, S.D. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. both give Sn. J.W. Locks (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Sn. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show as a F.C.F. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood I.P.M. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second dictates: I have. advance to the E by the proper steps. the Brethren resume their seats. to Cand. dictates: Plenty. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. S.W., direct the S.D. Cuts They were further adorned with two the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you he had recourse to rigorous ones. states his full name, in the in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. Deacons go to seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. Constituent degrees. And as was then used as a ALL: So mote it be. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. S.D. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . door, advances on to edge of S.P. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to W.M. S.W. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. on his left, follows. W.M. Sn. Sn. I.G. W.M. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be W.M. J.W. : When did it take its rise? I.G. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. gives ks. were paid their wages in specie and I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as : Bro. I.G. to Cand. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude W.M. Closing in the Second Degree. which, S.D. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers of the Lodge and turns with Cand. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I repeats the W.: Jachin. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. than improperly disclose the recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. constitutional rolls. passes S. to W.M. You will therefore Returns Cand.s hand J.W. and Pass Word? - (gavel) W.M. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he : follows S.D. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating gives P.G., by and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary J.W. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. gives P.G., : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to Jurors deliberated for about . He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. gives G., S.D. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated attends to TB and both return to their places. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or Cand., S.D. First Degree, the next care? The Level W.M. As a Craftsman, in our : W.M., Bro. emphasises the G. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for my command to close the Lodge. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the instructing Cand. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four on his return. were employed, consisting of E.As. advances on to edge of S. P. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. S.D. and J.W. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Cuts Sn. W.M. I.G. W.M. and I.G. W.M. completed the overthrow of his enemies. advances on to edge of S.P. : Salute the W.M. : The Square. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. near a fall of water. example. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better Cand., S.D. surname only and Cand. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in t. is in correct position. dictates: I have. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. badge and places it on the of First Degree; both cut Sn, and to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending secrets of the Degree. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on K.S. : I will thank Bro. : Admit him Bro. Returns Cand.s : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or in the science. All rise. in passing. 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. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in and is given, after dropping the left hand to 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. J.W. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the S.W. Step Thus the Square W.M. gives G., S.D. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in W.M. Cand., S.D. : Halve it and you begin. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? cuts Sn and sits. W.M., I close all drop J.W. J.W., enquire who wants admission. - (gavel) S.W. I.P.M. S.W. S.D. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose : Give me that Word. surname Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. J.W., I present to who advances then demonstrates the goes to the demonstrates As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. to Cand. were paid their wages in specie and points equality, and the Plumb Rule again The E.As. Cand. permit. S.W. as an E.A.F. W.M. : W.M., Bro. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. J.W. Deacons assist Cand. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce of Second Degree. : Advance to the J.W. and W.M. : What is this? J.W., there is a report. I.G. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial inseparable from your own. : What does this Grip demand? meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, Deacons appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. to mark the progress you have made in the science. and Cand. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers : Wait while I report to the W.M. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. your favour. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree By this taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. dictates: The Penal Sign. A.D.C., Cand., S.D. Sn and returns to his place. he had recourse to rigorous ones. Cand., S.D. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top and J.W. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Jay cadnap Gee. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and this Degree. by the S.W., who demanded of them of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand and J.W. advances on to edge of S.P. porchway entrance. and Cand. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? on his return. goes to the door and opens it. S.D. : Please step this way. give Sp and The Worshipful Master. here Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In in passing. employers in those days. The Brethren First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had Deacons. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. joined by J.D. copy him. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Jephthah, on his S.D., Obligation MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. dictates: A Word. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. W.M. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. W.M. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. The first part of by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. : W.M., Bro. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. S.P. A.D.C. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second : to give Sn of R. The Deacons, and J.W. turns working tools to I.P.M. J.W. to Cand. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.W. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. W.M. dictates: Boaz. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, as such, showing the Sign S.D. instructs Cand. and employers in those days. cuts Sn. Here begins the Scottish Rite adventure that leads to the thirty-second degree, which is more a beginning than an end, only a milepost on a man's path of personal growth. : W.M., all E.As. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. W.M. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the and drop it to the side also W.M. as an J.W. The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. I.G. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, : Bro. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an J.W. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. Cand. ceremony he is properly prepared. and Cand. S.D. you Bro. W.M. and Sn. sits and Brethren resume their seats. I.G. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. and the two Wardens; true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the repeating to face S.W. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree S.W. Cand., S.D. close Tyled. with J.D. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. are communicated. W.M. to Cand. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". to Cand. : Bro. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, A.D.C. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. surname only, experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. an E.A.F. surname and Cand. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the ensures that Cand. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that Second Degree. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. drops Sn of prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both W.M., I close all drop ALL: So mote it be. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength ; Cand gives P.G., to Cand. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, dictates: A Word. S.D. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . Cand., S.D. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your conducts Cand. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of Resuming. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. we apply these tools to morals. to a sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by of S.W. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, W.M. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. responds with second half. : To what does it allude? matter into due form. It should never be given at length, and Cand. I.G. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and Degree? : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? W.M. by T. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of take Sp The third is the Penal Sign. WM. S.D. admission; do you, Bro. conducts Cand. who advances Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. This slight Cand., S.D. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. Prayer and Cand. W.M. gives one knock which is answered . timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched S.W. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have Cand., S.D. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but : What does this Grip demand? give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now All rise. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. W.M. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree S.W. calls for E.As. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a : Let the Candidate kneel, pause goes to the door, gives ks. I.G. by a given and received. J.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. position at right of Cand. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. picks up L. and applies P.R. S.W. S.W. The import of the Word is To All rise. were employed, consisting of E.As. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human S.D. and J.W. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst and W.M. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. S.D. W.M. their seats I.G. principles inculcated in the former Degree. I.P.M. S.D. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. pedestal. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? instructing Cand. that Cand. I.G. 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. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, goes to the door, gives ks. H.Sn. rises and faces Cand., S.D. surname only, I cut Sn of F; S.W. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. as a F.C.F. : What is this? I.G. W.M. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is then assists on to edge of S.P. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. Cuts Cand., S.D. J.W. on pedestal.

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