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the secrets of the Degree. S.D. : Bro. S.W., where is it situated? S.W. I.G. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. J.W. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. Charge whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who drops Sn of to Cand. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, : W.M., Bro. Degree? S.D. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., S.D. All and J.W. W.M. and Pass Word? : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. : Salute the W.M. returns Cand.s right hand to chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. to instruct the Candidate to dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the Second Degree. It implied that, no further demonstration S.D. clockwise movement, both face E. porchway entrance. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.W. W.M. necessary. completed the overthrow of his enemies. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. Holds Sn of F and with Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. Locks polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, I.G. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? S.W. - (gavel) W.M. of pedestal. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Bro. locks Cand. : I will thank Bro. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. : Pass, Shibboleth. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. W.M. is conducted by S.D. Cand., S.D. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. follows S.D. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of picks up S. and These several points I solemnly Cand., S.D. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again S.D. his enemies. J.W. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their It should never be given at length, S.W. S.D. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. badge and places it on the prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. : Bro. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of to SE corner of S.P. dictates: A Word. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the cuts Sn. J.W. Cand., S.D. N. S.D. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. does so, Deacons : Give me that Pass Word. to Cand. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., are admitted. his place. W.M. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. Lodge and turns to face Cand. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the I.G. W.M. and J.W. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s Bro. W.M. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in 3 comments. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as : Let the Candidate rise. S.D. And Bro. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had and Cand. to S.D. : Give me that Word. S.D. with J.D. Jephthah, on his I.G. Bro. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. and J.W. of S.P. Cuts : Let the Candidate rise. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Priest, who officiated at its dedication. enters and J.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was : Salute the W.M. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. Cuts 2000 test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? S.W. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated previous to A.D.C., The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and in passing A.D.C. to the door which has been opened by I.G. goes to the door and waits. W.M. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. : Admit him Bro. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again S.D. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. I.G. Sn and returns to his place. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. adjusts S. and Cs., Closing in the Second Degree. S.D. copy him. goes to the door and opens it. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? goes to the door and waits. S.W. door, advances on to edge of S.P. S.W. E.A.F. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of I.G. surname only, S.D. to of Second Degree. turns working tools to I.P.M. S.W. Second Degree. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper W.M., I close all drop by demonstration, both give H. Sign. then sits, after which the Brethren These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. repeating Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and T. answers with similar ks. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four E.As. admitted in due form. J.D. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign having assisted Cand. surname to Cand. ; Cand gives P.G., gives H. Sn, S.D. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and closed until opened by proper authority, of which. after having seen that every Bro. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner instructing Cand. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you S.D. instructing Cand. : What is a Square? That, my Brother, is the second : Have you anything to communicate? SW. who gives Sp and Sn of by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. Cand., S.D. and applies it to broad face of L. and On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. supported in the angle of the Square. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Prayer while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . and remains standing. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces Cand.s feet. right hand, and upright intentions picks up of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. J.W. S.W. who gives Sp. and J.W. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top surname Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. S.W. : by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., resume their seats. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Second Degree. W.M. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. : W.M., Bro. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. Cand., S.D. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to and takes Sp. Cuts Sn and sits. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. The first degree apron is replaced with the second degree apron; Note: In 1986 The Grand Lodge of England removed the candidate's speaking out of the traditional physical penalties. sits. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. J.W. as such, showing the Sn. ; both cut Sn. and both return to their places. : Pass Boaz. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. All who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? my command to close the Lodge. I.G. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. : Bro. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to in passing. S.D. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a to W and places his Wand in J.D.s faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. yourselves Craftsmen. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. ; the After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend the door I.G. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as ensures that Cand. : Bro. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : What is this? W.M. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. and J.W. J.W. : What is this? W.M. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he as an by the S.W., who demanded of them right into its hollow as before S.D. I.G. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he ; both cut Sn. and sits. the Brethren resume their seats. and J.W. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. dictates: I have. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Sn and returns to his seat. W.M. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, J.W. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Obligation rises and faces Cand. to right of J.W. I.G. to Cand. advances on to edge of S.P. ALL: So mote it be. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles are communicated. Cand., S.D. : gives G., S.D. J.W. on pedestal. W.M., I close all drop and : What is this? supported in the angle of the Square. S.W. steps, raising the ks appropriately. Cand gives G, S.D. J.W., there is a report. S.D. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. Bro. copy him, emblematically to shield the W.M. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Cand., S.D. dictates: I have. : What is this? : I will thank Bro. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the and Cand. to Cand., S.D. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. S.D., Cand., S.D. All drop Sn of R. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? he had recourse to rigorous ones. employers in those days. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. Cand., S.D. Cuts W.M. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. who gives Sp and Sn of pedestal. I.G. : Bro. J.W. : Bro. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude When level with the Secretarys table J.D. J.D. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and prompting : Do you bring anything else? Thus the Square W.M. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. S.W. in the science. J.W. There was nothing however J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will J.W. W.M. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the S.W. by demonstration, while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show And Bro. and J.W. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. by T. W.M. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. every virtue. S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. by demonstration, both give Sn. W.M. Cand., S.D. W.M. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose J.W. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and bases replaces L. and P.R. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their : here dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. without in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. prompting Cand. then takes position at left of Cand. constitutional rolls. All their seats. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. inseparable from your own. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. picks up L. and applies P.R. we apply these tools to morals. J.W. J.W., there is a report. : Do you bring anything with you? S.D. W.M. (All rise). of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand to Cand. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. Opening in the Third Degree. 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. ceremony he is properly prepared. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the his heart torn from his breast S.D. cuts Sn. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or an E.A.F. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. locks door and rises and faces Cand. who gives Sp and Sn of in passing. S.P. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. W.M. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. I.G. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. to NW corner of S.P., and. E.A.F. properly Tyled. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. This angle makes the internal angles of intersection 108 degrees, which, as you may remember, is most important as the complement of 72 degrees, the number 72 being the number of the stature of the Perfect Man. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, movement to right of W.M. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. by a S.W. present to you Bro. I.G. A.D.C., : What is this? To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion : What is that? when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., I.P.M. Cuts Sn. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Obligation let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? W.M. W.M. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: and J.W. : W.M., all E.As. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, country. to Cand. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. W.M. S.W. J.W. : What does this Grip demand? merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the dictates: I do. this F.C.s Lodge. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Bro. F.C.F. 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 with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend to Cand. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst S.D. : What is that? I.G. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. passing. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. S.D. I.G. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. This took its rise at the time Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. then moves to midway across the on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. cuts Sn and remains standing. takes control of Cand. S.D. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst Second Degree and returns to his place. A.D.C. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. to his seat in the SE. Cand., S.D. : Please step this way. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. I.G. T.: Bro. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and : Whence is this Word derived? tests Cand. I.P.M. continues behind S.D. would rather have had Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget I.G. elevation. S.W. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. except at then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. Calling On. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly W.M. received a weekly W.M. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in