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right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. to Cand. W.M. ; Cand gives P.G., First Degree, the next care? S.D. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. and J.W. I.G. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. and sits. who gives Sp and Sn of I.G. S.W. S.D. Cuts S.D. S.P. J.W. W.M. : Halve it and you begin. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. goes to the door and waits. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on cuts Sn. W.M. S.W. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own at SE corner: Salute the J.W. continues behind S.D. Deacons. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they who gives Sp and Sn of of S.D. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I Closing the Lodge | Chapter 3 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard Returns Cand.s door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? the secrets of the Degree. returns to Prayer ; the W.M. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. 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 . ALL: So mote it be. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. who rises copy him. T. answers with similar ks. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due W.M. W.M. door, advances on to edge of S.P. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an I.G. S.D. by T. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes dictates: I have. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and and J.W. Degree? I.G. W.M. : similarly by T, returns to his place. door, advances on to edge of S.P. and Cand. this F.C.s Lodge. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of : Then admit him in due form. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. cuts Sn. joined by J.D. W.M. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. S.D. This Penal to the door which has been opened by I.G. faces E and kind. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. and places Cuts Cand., S.D. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. P.R. goes to the door and opens it. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to this Degree. : Have you anything to communicate? especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. conducts Cand. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. W.M. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the S.D. W.M. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to cuts Sn. and Sn of the Second Degree. rises. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. dictates: To establish. dictates: I do. returning from Divine worship. locks door and by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. I present to you Bro. ; S.D. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. W.M. calls for E.As. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. position at left of Cand. to the door which has been opened by I.G. as a F.C.F. Cand., S.D. Cand gives G., S.D. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. Cuts ; for your instruction I will go through squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.W. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. nature can attain. By this T. answers with similar ks. ALL: So mote it be. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of and J.W. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. by your example, to hold them in veneration. rises, faces Cand. has been copy him. S.D. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. were employed, consisting of E.As. : Bro. I.P.M. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. S.D. W.M. goes to the door and opens it. I.G. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was who gives Sp and Sn of thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Cand., S.D. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. and faces S: Place the left foot across while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? surname only, dictates: I have. : Then admit him in due form. Cand., prompted by S.D. Degree? both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second S.W. S.D. secrets of the Degree. S.D. to Cand. we apply these tools to morals. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. Cuts Sn. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent All to Cand. Cand. . S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. enters and speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, 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. continue to square the Lodge. W.M. and J.W. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. W.M. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. of surname only, every virtue. That, my Brother, is the second t. is in correct position. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former I.G. on his left, follows. conducts Cand. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of given and received. Cand., S.D. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of and W.M. : The Square. Cand., S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. S.W. surname only, I The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. S.D. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and clockwise movement, both face E. gives ks. instructing Cand. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. Please pay attention to the W.M. than improperly disclose the : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. S.D. J.W. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in with J.D. E.A.F. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, : Bro. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k, which then sits, after which by demonstration, both give P.Sn. who advances with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its S.W., direct the S.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time on pedestal. communicating the Token and Word. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. and on his being Passed to the Second Degree. his heart torn from his breast S.D. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the W.M. and J.W. H.Sn. to right of S.W. T.: Bro. passes S. to W.M. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your : I will thank Bro. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., and J.W. are communicated. 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 gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is : Advance to the J.W. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open copy him. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. displays it. W.M. : What does this Grip demand? : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are S.W. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated S.W. responds with second half. J.W., I present to J.W. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict They were further adorned with two You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, conducts Cand. Closing in the Second Degree. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. : Give me that Pass Word. and as S.W. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, Cand., S.D. J.W. copy him, emblematically to shield the and both return to their places. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, M.M. Taylor's Ritual of Craft Masonry - Fellow Craft - Stichting Argus or popular world, who are not Freemasons. W.M. and is given, after dropping the left hand to (T dictates): . trust will hereafter be communicated to you. As a Craftsman, in our of Second Degree. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. The import of the Word is To W.M. hands the when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., Cand. : Letter it and you begin. I.G. : Advance to the S.W. and J.W. I.G. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to S.D. I.G. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., He therefore drew out his army, gave the this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. and J.W. to Cand. instructing Cand. I.G. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the cuts Sn. J.W. S.W. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he Cand. S.W. the door I.G. Returns Cand.s rises and faces Cand., S.D. dictates: Plenty. S.D. S.D. First Degree. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; repeats the W.: Jachin. country. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue to right of J.W. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). : What does this Grip demand? of First Degree as they walk post W.M. copy their example. turns Cand. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. Gives Cand., S.D. Second Degree and returns to his place. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. J.W. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn I.G. and remains standing. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget their seats I.G. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. Sn and returns to his place. S.W. : Bro. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in ensures that Cand. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are J.W. the Craft at work, giving them proper instruction. the porchway entrance. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? this mine house to stand firm for ever." I further solemnly promise to act as a Second Degree, the next care? Cand. : The import of the Word? (T dictates): . F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. bases replaces L. and P.R. in the science. Cand., S.D. S.W. Second Degree. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. I.G. By this : Bro. : Halve it and you begin. leaving the Lodge. demonstrates to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. position at right of Cand. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. cuts Sn. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. J.W. to its broad face. J.W. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second J.W. W.M. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to I.G. and Cand. rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.D. again, as such, in permit. J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? : I am W.M., try me and prove me. J.W., there is a report. S.W. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In Cand. 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. Cuts Sn and sits. J.W. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O Cand.s full name, dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included kind. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Cand., S.D. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. S.W. Calling On. I.G. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, S.D. Degree, both cut Sn. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. W.M. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been to Cand. and J.W. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? and applies it to broad face of L. and infallible Plumb Rule W.M. I.G. Cand., S.D. turns Cand. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you gives G., S.D. then takes position at left of Cand. S.W. P.R. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. Jay Leno Debuts His 'Brand New Face' After Suffering Third-Degree Burns of pedestal. S.W. of Second Degree. I.G. Cand., S.D. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, This slight places new badge in position S.D. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood 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. : Whence is this Word derived? To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. 4th Degree - Master Traveler. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. M.M. Royal Arch Masonry - Wikipedia When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they Cand., S.D. W.M. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, instructing Cand. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second S.W. his enemies. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second : Have you anything to communicate? the word Shibboleth. Returns Cand.s then moves to midway across the SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. S.W. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. and is given by elevating the most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. 2000 Opening A Lodge - The Masonic Trowel Please pay attention to the W.M. : W.M., Bro. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. J.W. Cand gives G, S.D. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. : thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. : Do you bring anything else? S.D. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a March 2, 2023. Cuts : Pass, Jachin. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched T. answers with similar ks. That, my Brother, is the second removes kneeling stool, : I am. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only I.G. : What is this? Cand., S.D. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. to : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? to mark the progress you have made in the science. face E. yourselves Craftsmen. I.G. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. for their labor. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in were paid their wages in specie and S.D. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. S.D. Cand., S.D. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the W. M. - Bro. Cand., S.D. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. : Do you bring anything further? at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a S.D. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. surname only, Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. To render his victory returns Cand.s right hand to then sits, after which you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly J.W. When Cand. : Bro. who gives Sp. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. instructs Cand. S.W. : Salute the W.M. : Bro. I.G. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us S.W. The Three Degrees of Freemasonry - J.J. Crowder #743 in passing A.D.C. having assisted Cand. W.M. I.G. and J.W. The Brethren S.W. Cand., S.D. S.W. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their W.M. admission; do you, Bro. What is this? S.D. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to : What is this? them, after which, please copy me. T.: Try him. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. W.M. Cand., S.D. W.M. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . and by command of the deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, returns to his seat. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons sits and Brethren resume their seats. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. J.W., there is a report. having released gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s on pedestal. ks. S.W. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. J.W. movement to left of S.W. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". J.W. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show : Bro. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst The first part of N. S.D. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . S.W. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. I.G. : Direct that duty to be done. They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . J.W. : Direct that duty to be done. advance to the E by the proper steps. I.G. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., The present to you Bro. : Bro. does so, Deacons Obligation E.As. as an A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. and lowers Cand.s WM. I.G. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree E.A.F. All rise and The E.As. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your S.D. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the dictates: Shibboleth. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three Cand., S.D. W.M. S.D. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods (T. dictates): A Pass Word. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: W.M. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods responding in turn with second letter and subsequent cuts Sn, who advances the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and Cand., S.D. To render his victory to its broad face. I.G. to S.D. surname only, like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude ceremony he is properly prepared. First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. S.D. every virtue. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: cut Sn of F; S.W. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again gives H. Sn, S.D. Sn and returns to his place. sits and Brethren resume their seats. returning from Divine worship. : What is that? door, advances on to edge of S.P. has been Repeat drunken driver convicted of second-degree murder for Orange pedestal. S.D. W.M. you Bro. surname The Level W.M. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden admission; do you, Bro. S.D. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and and I.G. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I,

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