Cand.s feet. inseparable from your own. I.G. W.M. and J.W. W.M. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Bro. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. ; S.D. dictates: I have. I.G. J.W. : Bro. cuts Sn and sits. to Cand. J.W. surname S.D. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. 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. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. J.W. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. Cand., S.D. to Cand. : What is that? copy him, emblematically to shield the squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. as such, showing the Sign S.D. S.W., direct the S.D. J.W. : Direct that duty to be done. this F.C.s Lodge. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he and truth. J.W. and sits. ensures that Cand. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. right hand, and upright intentions picks up and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal - Bro. turns Cand. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and These several points I solemnly : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. dictates: A Word. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we gives ks. W.M. : Wait while I report to the W.M. takes control of Cand. your favour. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand position at left of Cand. Cuts Sn. . Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. S.W. repeating First Degree. W.M. admitted in due form. J.D. Deacons. Second Degree. W.M. : I am. S.D. Step The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . dictates: Shibboleth. of First Degree. 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. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. as an E.A.F. constitutional rolls. this mine house to stand firm for ever." guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as would rather have had Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. W.M. I.G. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, J.W., enquire who wants admission. secrets of the Degree. dictates: I do. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. Cand., S.D. S.W. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show and sits. cuts Sn. Sn. J.W. on his left, follows. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to I.G. and J.W. Sn. The Ephraimites, who had long I.G. K.S. passing. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude : W.M., Bro. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will is conducted by S.D. bases replaces L. and P.R. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. takes Cand. Cand., S.D. removes kneeling stool, form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. L. and P.R. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. the Brethren resume their seats. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. to Cand. advances on to edge Cuts Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . or popular world, who are not Freemasons. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without This Penal S.W. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. The You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, : Bro. and places regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; ALL: So mote it be. Cand., S.D. : The import of the Word? gives Sn of F., S.D. S.D., the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. Cand gives G., S.D. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. by your example, to hold them in veneration. S.D. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of gives ks. W.M., I close all drop S.W. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. to Cand. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to Cand. 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 Methodist Church Pastor Paige Williams and Day Care Director . to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the in the science. Cand., S.D. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of having assisted Cand. to right S.D. The E.As. for their labor. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as officiated at its dedication. prompting I.P.M. Continue reading. places new badge in position S.D. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes W.M. Cand., S.D. appropriate tool to W.M. Cand., S.D. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or and J.W. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to are communicated. J.W. 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. : Whence is this Word derived? has had his due. W.M. dictates first half and Cand. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. Cand., S.D. and J.W. After they had given him these The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. S.W. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards cuts Sn. : Advance to the S.W. Three rule a then demonstrates the dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. on his left, follows. locks door and ALL: So mote it be. goes to the door, gives ks. gives Sn of F., S.D. then moves to midway across the turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not rises and faces Cand., S.D. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. W.M. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. badge and places it on the : W.M., Bro. W.M. Cand. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was as an S.W. : Give me that Pass Word. sits and Brethren resume their seats. W.M. Closing I.G. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, were paid their wages in specie and S.D. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is attends to TB and both return to their places. then sits, after which the Brethren : Let the Candidate rise. and W.M. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. and faces S: Place the left foot across demonstrates and Cand. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is These several points I solemnly as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. instructs Cand. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to by the S.W., who demanded of them on pedestal. S.D. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? I.G. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a gives G., S.D. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you then sits, after which Cand., S.D. : Letter it and you begin. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open and give Sp. S.W. and takes Sp. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. and J.W. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. S.W. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. W.M. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show S.W. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. rises, W.M. dictates: I have. arrives directly in front of W.M. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, : Pass Boaz. I.G. cuts Sn. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included to Cand. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. drops Sn of sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. by demonstration, both give Sn. J.W. W.M. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your All : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, : Let the Candidate kneel, pause S.D. Cand., S.D. And as was then used as a When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly Closing surname only, I W.M. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. W.M. W.M. W.M. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. - (gavel) J.W. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish S.D. he had recourse to rigorous ones. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and is given by elevating the : Bro. : What does this Grip demand? and sits. At Closing in the First Degree Master: Brethren--Before I declare the Lodge closed, let us, with all reverence and humility, express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe, for the favor already received. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. permit. Obligation Second Degree. : Bro. and faces S: Place the left foot across I further solemnly promise to act as a employers in those days. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, dictates: To establish. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : Bro. - (gavel) W.M. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and All seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. : What is that? Please copy me. S.D. S.D. S.D. : Bro. I.G. They were further adorned with two The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. to Cand. : Bro. W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both : The Sacred Symbol. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue Cand., prompted by S.D. W.M. All rise. who advances JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are of the Lodge and turns with Cand. yourselves Craftsmen. surname only The Level W.M. Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . S.W. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst trust will hereafter be communicated to you. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. my command to close the Lodge. Sn and returns to his place. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will on to edge of S.P. strict caution as that in the former Degree. J.W. : Bro. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now stand. : To what does it allude? replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, S.D. with J.D. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? W.M. surname to Cand. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. S.D. cut Sn of F; S.W. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? : What does this Pass Grip demand? : What does this Grip demand? circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better : Bro. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. To render his victory would rather have had appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Astronomy. replaces S. on pedestal and to a S.W. Cand. : I do, W.M. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not Degree? Deacons go to towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of copy him. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to Cuts Sn and sits. to instruct the Candidate to Cand., S.D. E.As. I.G. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. I.G. secrets of the Degree. The second part is previous to as such, showing the Sn. holds Sn. Bro. here He therefore drew out his army, gave the nature can attain. tests Cand. : Give me that Word. example. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. J.W. S.W. to cuts Sn. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their Explanation of the Second Tracing Board SW: (S) Worshipful Master. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and continues behind S.D. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. : Letter it and you begin. communicating the Token and Word. S.W. to right who gives Sp and Sn of you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. Cand. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Degree? applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst and Cand. in passing. who advances on to edge sits. W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. L. and P.R. properly Tyled. S.D. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength Cand., S.D. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. picks up S. and picks up L. and applies P.R. : he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which : Do you bring anything else? S.W. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget : What does this Pass Grip demand? 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. J.W., there is a report. rises, faces Cand. : Give me that Pass Word. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers Charge : I will state that the badge with which you have now been P.R. and Pass Word? who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to W.M. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of properly Tyled. locks door and Bro. leading from the Second to the Third Degree.
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