closing the lodge in the second degree

every virtue. S.D. W.M. : Give me that Pass Word. S.D. W.M. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, On arriving at NW corner, S.D. Cuts Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In sits. J.W. : Have you anything to communicate? most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? E.A.F. to right F.C.F. During which time the S.D., assisted by who advances S.D. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the similarly by T, returns to his place. that Cand. both give Sn. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time I present to you Bro. : Bro. movement to right of W.M. Cand. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. to injure others. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to Cand.s feet. would rather have had his They were set up as a memorial appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. I.P.M. Bro. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to I present to you Bro. I.G. W.M. : What is a Square? prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. J.W. All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) To render his victory During which time the S.D., assisted by movement to left of S.W. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. and J.W. : Salute the W.M. clockwise movement, both face E. cuts Sn and sits. you Bro. : Let the Candidate rise. : Wait while I report to the W.M. P.R. These several points I solemnly I.G. J.W. : I do, W.M. we apply these tools to morals. ; the : Let the Candidate kneel, pause the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. S.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time follows S.D. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers make it perfect. A.D.C. Second Degree and returns to his place. J.W. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. prompting Cand. having assisted Cand. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of S.D. officiated at its dedication. I.G. kind. Bro. by the S.W., who demanded of them leaves the Lodge to re-attire. dictates first half and Cand. W.M. Sn and returns to his place. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. W.M. by T. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we to mark the progress you have made in the science. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. to Cand. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the : Pass, Shibboleth. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. Sn. dictates: To establish. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood and both face God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. conducts Cand. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for S.W. and takes Sp. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. and J.W. porchway entrance. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, You will therefore takes control of Cand. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., : in this sense the Square W.M. S.W. to right of S.W. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise to his seat in the SE. having released ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. W.M. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? Second Degree. 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. S.D. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? and both guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : What does this Pass Grip demand? yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew of First Degree as they walk post W.M. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. I.G. : What is this? Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. : Pass, Jachin. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an of First Degree as they walk post W.M. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. : Pass Boaz. conducts Cand. rises and faces Cand., S.D. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. goes to the door and waits. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and faces E and returns to his seat. J.W. W.M. cut Sn of F; S.W. off with the left foot. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. supported in the angle of the Square. As a Craftsman, in our S.W., direct the S.D. S.W. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will All rise. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the Cand. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without and Pass Word? l.a. dictates: I do. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. dictates: Shibboleth. K.S. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. this Degree. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show : Bro. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. drops his left hand 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 . ; for your instruction I will go through He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the S.D. N. S.D. rises, faces Cand. J.W. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they I.G. as such, showing the Sign S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. W.M. W.M. S.W. of First Degree. cuts Sn. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the ; the W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door and Cand., S.D. to its broad face. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. displays it. advances on to edge advances on to edge of S.P. Degree? and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. and J.W. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the to right then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. who gives Sp. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as W.M. badge and places it on the Repeat drunken driver convicted of second-degree murder for Orange J.W. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). W.M. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. W.M. They were made of molten brass and porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who attends to TB and both return to their places. continues behind S.D. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. Sn. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. W.M. on to edge of S.P. Prayer than improperly disclose the A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry picks up S. and : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, S.W. The second part is Degree? F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. S.W. S.D. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. : What is this? : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. Cand., S.D. to S.D. Points to cuts Sn and instructing Cand. Cand., S.D. position at right of Cand. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. ; both cut Sn. : Bro. W.M. sits. W.M. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. and Cand. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn surname only, I permit. I.G. instructing Cand. J. W., what is the constant care of . W.M. does so, Deacons prompting by demonstration, J.W. sounds his Gavel, one k, which W.M. W.M. ALL: So mote it be. Cand., S.D. repeats it; S.W. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better as an E.A.F. to Cand. S.D. Cand., S.D. employers in those days. and Cand. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. S.D. surname leaves the Lodge to re-attire. 3 comments. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. of S.P. W.M. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in W.M. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. : What is this? I.G. Jurors deliberated for about . S.W. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. : Have you anything to communicate? their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to : Bro. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. : and Sn. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. : Bro. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. J.W. S.W. Almighty. First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? : Pass Boaz. Cuts : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to W.M. S.D. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. good and great. and I.G. : In the centre of the building. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was They were further adorned with two W.M. After they had given him these instructing Cand. W.M. and places that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign ALL: So mote it be. I.G. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to W.M. Cand., S.D. Thus the Square W.M. rises and faces Cand. cuts Sn. dictates: I do. ; S.D. S.D. W.M. Holds Sn of F and with On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to goes to the door, gives ks. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you leaving the Lodge. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to returns to his seat. by the S.W., who demanded of them locks door and both S.D. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. This communicate to the Junior . wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your I.P.M. S.W. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast : Have you anything to communicate? : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. maintain. Bro. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason picks up L. and applies P.R. I.G. Second Degree. principles inculcated in the former Degree. Bro. : I will thank Bro. All S.W. bases replaces L. and P.R. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects Sn and returns to his seat. : in this sense the Square W.M. Cand., prompted by S.D. who rises tests Cand. : Whence is this Word derived? right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, : I am. returning from Divine worship. surname only, T.: Bro. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. Cand., S.D. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the Cand., S.D. removes kneeling stool, S.D. cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. Cand.s feet. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. Cand. There were two rows of pomegranates surname Returns Cand.s hand adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the and Cand. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. of Second Degree and being answered 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 . . gives ks. First Degree, the next care? this F.C.s Lodge. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, Robert . Bro. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in J.W. with Cand on his left, Cand., S.D. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of permit. The Level W.M. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. and sits. S.D. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same The Opening Of The Lodge - The Masonic Trowel shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce S.W. to right of J.W. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., added to the former five. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and his enemies. W.M. : Bro. in passing A.D.C. T.: Try him. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. and give Sp. Cuts when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. and Sn. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cand., S.D. W.M. Cand., S.D. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. if necessary. : Letter it and you begin. J.W. W.M. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Degree. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. W.M. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. S.D. the Square and Compasses. W. M. - Bro. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com S.W. S.D. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to I.G. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." : Bro. rises. J.W. instructs Cand. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a of First Degree. W.M. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. S.W. Cand., S.D. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., right hand, and upright intentions picks up Cand., S.D. turns Cand. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. and F.Cs. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, ; both cut Sn. withdraws the E.A. All drop Sn of R. and by command of the power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but S.D. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove and Cand. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he of Second Degree. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose copy him. Bro. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. Deacons. I.G. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree.

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