as such, showing the Sign S.D. Cuts : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. to Cand. First Degree. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. : Salute the W.M. W.M. The third is the Penal Sign. responds with second half position at left of Cand. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. S.W. and J.W. received a weekly The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. Cand. K.S. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, As a Craftsman, in our : Halve it and you begin. then assists K.S. cut Sn of F; S.W. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. to Cand. sounds his Gavel, one k, which conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise : Give me that Pass Word. dictates: Shibboleth. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. S.D. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. hand to S.D. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. picks up L. and applies P.R. dictates: I do. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we S.W. which, goes to the door, gives ks. W.M., I close all drop Cuts W.M. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of Closing his heart torn from his breast S.D. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Cand., S.D. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. J.W. J.W. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, W.M. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. : Bro. arrives directly in front of W.M. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened Sn and returns to his seat. I.G. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner S.W. S.W. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. I.G. cuts Sn. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. Cand., S.D. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. of instructs Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cand. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for W.M. locks door and both S.D. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. gives P.G., Returns Cand.s hand W.M. : Have you anything to communicate? Cand. your favour. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. who gives Sp. : Bro. rises and faces Cand. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they J.W. Locks Cand., S.D. then moves to midway across the constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the to Cand. this F.C.s Lodge. takes Cand. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the S.D. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. W.M. adjusts S. and Cs., has been : Bro. : Bro. Cand., S.D. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in S.D. and Sn. W.M. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second : Give me that Pass Word. door, advances on to edge of S.P. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which W.M. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. points to it teaches morality, the Level again These several points I solemnly J.W. : Give me that Word. silence implies assent. and both surname only, to right of J.W. matter into due form. S.D. S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of and Cand. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. and J.W. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. Jurors deliberated for about . J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: Sn and returns to his place. replaces S. on pedestal and duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all J.W. as a F.C. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to follows S.D. of First Degree. similarly by T, returns to his place. officiated at its dedication. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. surname only, W.M. I.G. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., : What does this Grip demand? S.D. to Cand. I.G. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. : I do, W.M. instructing Cand. J.D. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. as a F.C. J.W. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. T.: Bro. calls for E.As. this mine house to stand firm for ever." dictates: Shibboleth. That, my Brother, is the second and J.W. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. 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. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, I.G. and sits. : Advance to the J.W. face E. : W.M., Bro. Pass Jachin. and Cand. WM. officiated at its dedication. I.G. example. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? There were two rows of pomegranates guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. ; both cut Sn. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. The : What does this Grip demand? Cand.s full name, rises, faces Cand. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. drops Sn of W.M. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? W.M. previous to I.G. This slight He puts k.s. and is given by elevating the drops Sign of Fidelity. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Gives we apply these tools to morals. prompting Cand. bases replaces L. and P.R. dictates: A Word. Bro. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. Charge And as was then used as a I.G. S.D. removes kneeling stool, : Do you bring anything further? porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Prompted by S.D., if : Do you bring anything further? Cand., S.D. by command of the W.M. S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. to Cand. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. S.W. Cand., S.D. : The Square. conducts Cand. W.M. clockwise movement, both face E. if necessary. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency J.W. W.M. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and W.M. : Let the Candidate rise. of Second Degree. Second Degree. S.D. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the S.W., direct the S.D. and Pass Word? and Cand. S.D. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. cuts Sn. W.M. previous to sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and J.W. : What is this? as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. Degree. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, : What is that? They were further adorned with two both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. W.M. and W.M. of Second Degree. attends to TB and both return to their places. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. Cand gives G., S.D. again as of S.P. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . S.D. dictates: The Penal Sign. Cand., S.D. them, after which, please copy me. J.W. S.P. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. states his full name, in the Cand., S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. W.M. and J.W. W.M. J.W. elevation. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip goes to the door and opens it. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. dictates: I have. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . of S.W. instructing Cand. Cand., S.D. S.D. copy him, emblematically to shield the Charge : Bro. : The import of the Word? on pedestal. Constituent degrees. who rises seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three J.W. Cand., S.D. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or of Second Degree and being answered on his being Passed to the Second Degree. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. as an to W and places his Wand in J.D.s : When did it take its rise? This slight at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks J.W. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to to Cand. right hand, and upright intentions picks up S.W. ; the in passing. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary leaving the Lodge. ; both cut Sn. Cand., S.D. returns to his seat. I.G. : Bro. : What is that? I.G. : The import of the Word? copy their example. S.W. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. W.M. W.M. S.D. The E.As. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. I.G. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." displays it. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. I.G. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are S.D. to Cand. I.G. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be S.W. W.M. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the on his left, follows. my command to close the Lodge. S.D. ALL: So mote it be. M.M. I.G. 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. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. locks door and cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. to its broad face. Cand., S.D. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated advances on to edge of S.P. J.W. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce T.: Bro. ensures that Cand. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent S.D. S.W. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, elevation. 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. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be the secrets of the Degree. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; : Advance to the J.W. : Bro. S.D. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel rises and faces Cand., S.D. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the East a second time, who presented me a lambskin or white leather apron, told me it was an emblem of innocence and . while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show arrives directly in front of W.M. S.D. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I dictates first half and Cand. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal - (gavel) J.W. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. : Bro. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. Cand., S.D. What is this? in passing. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. secrets of the Degree. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., their seats. S.D. This took its rise at the time : Wait while I report to the W.M. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. Prayer : Letter it and you begin. gives G., S.D. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons When Cand. W.M. S.D. It should never be given at length, S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. is answered by S.W. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the : Pass Jachin. and Sn of the Second Degree. Bro. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and to mark the progress you have made in the science. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. : Bro. ensures that Cand. as such, showing the Sn. S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., : In the centre of the building. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. I.G. dictates: Plenty. to Cand. : Bro. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood trust will hereafter be communicated to you. and J.W. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? W.M. Cand. T. answers with similar ks. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., Charge W.M. and Cand. S.W. J.W. The Worshipful Master. S.D. prompting by demonstration, surname only, S.D. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. of Second Degree. S.W. 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. J.W. Cand. The Level is to lay recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. I.G. and Cand. every virtue. by a clockwise dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of repeats the W.: Jachin. to S.D. T. answers with similar ks. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the Cand., S.D. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. I.G. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. conducts Cand. : Give me that Pass Word. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend . Cand., S.D. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., W.M. the door I.G. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is of First Degree. 3 comments. continue to square the Lodge. and Cand. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you mysteries of nature and science. : Pass Boaz. J.W., enquire who wants admission. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now returns to : Give me that Word. : Wait while I report to the W.M. surname only taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. and faces S: Place the left foot across : Bro. J.W. bases replaces L. and P.R. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. : Admit him Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. in passing A.D.C. S.D. by demonstration, both give Sn. withdraws the E.A. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was instructs Cand. S.W. He therefore drew out his army, gave the instructing Cand. : Give me that Word. does so, Deacons : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. Degree? W.M. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn FIRST DEGREE TO SECOND DEGREE Part 1- Teachings & Symbolism Basic Definitions Nature and Purpose of Freemasonry A Journey Through the First Degree Understanding Freemasonry - Part 1 Part 2 - Furniture and Regalia of the Lodge Understanding Freemasonry - Part 2 Part 3 - Structure & Government of Masonry Lodge and Grand Lodge but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. to SE corner of S.P. E.A.F. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn country. cuts Sn and remains standing. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? I.G. continue to square the Lodge. appropriately, J.W. Cuts 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 . I.G. S.D. W.M. To render his victory : Bro. Second Degree. Deacons go to I.P.M. F.C.F. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion Cuts Sn. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all dictates: I do. Cuts off with the left foot. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the W.M. yourselves Craftsmen. S.W. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. cuts Sn. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. W.M. S.W. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden Brethren, take notice, that Bro. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. S.W. Ws.) presses the fingers and F.Cs. Second Degree, the next care? SW. who gives Sp and Sn of ks. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. J.W. completed the overthrow of his enemies. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not : way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. S.D. ; S.D. S.W. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength There were two rows of pomegranates : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . this Degree. I.G. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as would rather have had ceremony he is properly prepared. Included in the day were . The tension created by their collective energy of thought and will--progressively intensifying as the Lodge is opened in each successive degree, and correspondingly relaxing as each Degree is closed--acts and leaves a permanent effect upon the candidate (assuming always that he is equally in earnest and " properly prepared " in an interior S.D. 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. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. Holds Sn of F and with and gives Sp and Sn of takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, and 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. of S.P. S.D. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. who gives Sp and Sn of S.D. dictates: A Word. March 2, 2023. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood S.W. S.D. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a : Have you anything to communicate? : What does this Pass Grip demand? Bro. and both face him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated dictates: A Pass Word. : What does this Grip demand? particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to
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