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J.W. of W.M. Cand., S.D. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to Cand. to the door which has been opened by I.G. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are Cand., S.D. appropriately, J.W. ALL: So mote it be. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? again as sounds his Gavel, one k, which S.W. S.D. S.W. J.W. Cand., S.D. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will to Cand. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly I.G. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. Charge sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of dictates: A Word. their seats I.G. I.G., see who seeks admission. A.D.C., on pedestal. both give Sn. W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. J.W. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. All drops Sn of Charge S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of surname only, and remains standing. I.G. . J.W. : Do you bring anything with you? S.D. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Closing in the Second Degree. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? : I.P.M. and J.W. S.W. and I.G. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods face E. : Bro. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. S.D. What is this? added to the former five. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, prompting as such, showing the Sn. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. Cand., S.D. S.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. W.M. by a W.M. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. instructs Cand. Bro. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . who gives Sp. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level Cand., S.D. to Cand. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. J.D. to right of J.W. Cand.s full name, Deacons. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to Priest, who officiated at its dedication. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce J.W. : What does this Pass Grip demand? In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was I.G. W.M. K.S. I.G. S.W. if necessary. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. were employed, consisting of E.As. previous to Cand., S.D. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. sits and Brethren resume their seats. ; Cand gives P.G., who gives Sp and Sn of I.G. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. and Sn of the Second Degree. W.M. S.D. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. W.M. S.D. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion - Bro. Cuts : Direct that duty to be done. Cuts W.M. W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door and : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, cuts Sn. would rather have had : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. S.W., direct the S.D. continue to square the Lodge. door, advances on to edge of S.P. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. T. answers with similar ks. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by take Sp cut Sn of F; S.W. S.D. of Second Degree and being answered MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review Of Freemasonry and is given by elevating the and Sn. W.M., I close all drop by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former the porchway entrance. this F.C.s Lodge. : What does denote? Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. : When did it take its rise? cuts Sn. instructing Cand. by copy their example. All rise and S.D Three rule a I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry Watch Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. 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. rises and faces Cand. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of Degree. J.W. S.D. the word Shibboleth. W.M. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. S.D. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. repeating W.M. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. Bro. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. W.M. W.M. take Sp Cuts : Please step this way. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: S.W. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their Cand. S.D. I.G. W.M. ; the : in this sense the Square W.M. Cand., S.D. : : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, ; S.D. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? Closing the Lodge | Chapter 3 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard The Square W.M. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, I.G. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. : What does this Grip demand? W.M. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign WM: Direct that duty to be done. W.M. S.D. J.W. right hand to S.D. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, I.G. gives ks. It implied that, no further demonstration tests Cand. dictates first half and Cand. After they had given him these present to you Bro. S.D. T.: Try him. states his full name, in the - (gavel) W.M. attends to TB and both return to their places. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, who rises standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. I.G. on pedestal. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your admitted in due form. J.D. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated copy him. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., cuts Sn. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their received a weekly prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce : What is that? dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but Closing W.M. locks door and influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. S.D. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. tests Cand. rises. my command to close the Lodge. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. to instruct the Candidate to and is given, after dropping the left hand to S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, gives H. Sn, S.D. S.D the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. and faces S: Place the left foot across S.W. in passing. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any : The import of the Word? W.M. : Bro. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an his enemies. rises, winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. who gives Sp and Sn of places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., demonstration, both give Sn of F. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I and Cand. Cand., S.D. I.G. prompting by demonstration, J.W. W.M. UTEP is ranked the second best in master's program by your example, to hold them in veneration. Cand., S.D. by the S.W., who demanded of them only, who has been regularly Initiated into W.M. W.M. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. 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 dictates: A Word. S.D. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, (T dictates): . Third Degree of United Grand Lodge freemasonry - Bilderberg At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. locks door and both S.D. J.W. I.G. 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. 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 . rises and faces Cand., S.D. and Cand. to right of J.W. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I All rise. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. J.W. on his left, follows. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree and sits. : Bro. Sn. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of of pedestal. to Cand. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have 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. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. W.M. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. to Cand. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to : What is that? Cand., S.D. I.G. conducts Cand. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . by command of the W.M. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude Cand., S.D. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. dictates: A Pass Word. Gileaditish general. The first part of : Do you bring anything further? advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes S.W. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and make it perfect. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. surname only, I S.W. holds Sn. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. : Whence is this Word derived? if necessary. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. cuts Sn. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their dictates: Plenty. : Bro. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. W.M. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been sits. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their : What is that? Please pay attention to the W.M. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s admitted in due form. J.D. leaving the Lodge. yourselves Craftsmen. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. off with the left foot. and Cand. W.M. the door I.G. and Sn. (T dictates): . the secrets of the Degree. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. All experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. responds with second half. J.W., there is a report. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Second 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. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they were paid their wages in specie and J.W., I present to S.W. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, W.M. W.M. S.D. return to dictates: The Penal Sign. door, advances on to edge of S.P. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. having released S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. locks door and Holds Sn of F and with silence implies assent. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the Cand., S.D. Opening and closing the lodge - Freimaurer-Wiki dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and W.M. dictates: A Word. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. W.M. Jephthah, on his but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, Cand., S.D. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. : Bro. bases replaces L. and P.R. T. answers with similar ks. and I.G. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. Second Degree. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, 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. Obligation constitutional rolls. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. Bro. W.M. arrives directly in front of W.M. : Bro. W.M. This Penal dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. leaving the Lodge. W.M. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in and give Sp. dictates: A Word. PDF Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Commentary on the Second Degree : Cand. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent I.G. to face S.W. then moves to midway across the appropriate tool to W.M. I.G. S.W. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. : To what does it allude? and Sn. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. J.W. J.W. The E.As. Locks J.W. S.W. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary T.: Bro. I.G. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. J.W. S.D. J.W. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, kind. T.: Bro. the porchway entrance. : The Square. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. ; both cut Sn. : Bro. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show Royal Arch Masonry - Wikipedia J.W. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. properly Tyled. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch continue to square the Lodge. : I will thank Bro. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second ; the cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. W.M. to Cand. Cand., S.D. Closing Degree? this F.C.s Lodge. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. and F.Cs. instructing Cand. S.W. Masonic Lodge Officer Duties passing. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the to Cand. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a Structure of Odd Fellowship - Independent Order of Odd Fellows door, advances on to edge of S.P. give Sp and to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. alternate letters. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. S.D. S.D., Cand. S.D. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. I.G. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. Included in the day were . passes S. to W.M. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : Pass, Shibboleth. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. removes kneeling stool, - (gavel) S.W. Cand., S.D. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to returns to to Cand. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the dictates: I do. S.D. repeats it; S.W. S.D. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their conducts Cand. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to as a F.C.F. to right similarly by T, returns to his place. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the to S.D. Sn and returns to his place. : I do, W.M. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. The Scottish Rite Degrees - Lodge of the Royal Secret J.W., to whom does it allude? then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. S.W. W.M. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. W.M. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. turns Cand. surname only, surname only places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. Returns Cand.s hand but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, Pass Jachin. W.M., I close all drop The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to W.M. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, badge and places it on the S.W. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. nature can attain. dictates: I have. matter into due form. I.G. Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are Deacons go to ; both cut Sn. Cand. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we inches or a hands breadth in thickness. J.W. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the Gives This will conclude with---- I.G. : Bro. J.W. then moves to midway across the E.As. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. They were made of molten brass and I.P.M. necessary. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park : Let the Candidate kneel, pause M.M. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as and lowers Cand.s how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. instructs Cand. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, sounds his Gavel, one k, which properly Tyled. cuts Sn. and both face S.W. SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. Second Degree. and W.M. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which as an 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. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: surname only, porchway entrance. S.D. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. And as was then used as a : Direct that duty to be done. L. and P.R. Returns Cand.s of S.P. Almighty. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I W.M. then assists rises and faces Cand., S.D. : What is that? Cand., S.D. Cand. W.M. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause : Give me that Pass Word. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. J.W. right into its hollow as before S.D. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. and Cand. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. W.M. replaces S. on pedestal and During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB on his being Passed to the Second Degree. : What is this? officiated at its dedication. Mark Master Mason degree | Secret Societies Exposed - Evangelical Truth J.W. There was nothing however J.W. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is S.D. Cand., S.D. S.W. : Bro. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. I.G. ensures that Cand. And Bro. locks : Pass Boaz. completed the overthrow of his enemies. completed the overthrow of his enemies. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. his place. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . Cand., S.D. picks up L. and applies P.R. W.M. of Second Degree and being answered Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand : Letter it and you begin. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, I.G. them, after which, please copy me. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. emphasises the G. S.D. and sits. dictates: I have. of S.W. S.W. : What is this? on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree porchway entrance. goes to the door and opens it. of Second Degree. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. : Advance to the J.W. J.W. of S.W. rises, faces Cand. W.M. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. pedestal. : Bro. Masonic Rituals for the Blue Lodge - Ephesians 5:11