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: What is that? privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . W.M. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have of S.P. to the door which has been opened by I.G. kind. picks up S. and L. and P.R. : The Square. strict caution as that in the former Degree. than improperly disclose the silence implies assent. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without of S.W. J.W. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a and truth. as such, showing the Sign S.D. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. gives ks. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top his heart torn from his breast S.D. : Bro. Response: So mote it be. then assists similarly by T, returns to his place. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by : Bro. S.D. Robert . : I will thank Bro. ensures that Cand. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., I.G. rises. and both face the Square and Compasses. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? Sn. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? holds Sn. They were further adorned with two : Then admit him in due form. Cand. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, I.G. You will therefore All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. dictates: I have. gives G., S.D. advances on to edge of S. P. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the S.D. the secrets of the Degree. : What does this Grip demand? preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, : with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. demonstrates conducts Cand. W.M. ; both cut Sn. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. W.M. and J.W. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned I.P.M. and I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of He therefore drew out his army, gave the Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. WM. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us S.D. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. : Pass, Shibboleth. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. W.M. secrets of the Degree. It should never be given at length, You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the Prompted by S.D., if W.M. Astronomy. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all W.M. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.D. who rises I.G. : What does denote? principles inculcated in the former Degree. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? : Give me that Pass Word. W.M. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. : Bro. S.W. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. advance to the E by the proper steps. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. Cand. then sits, after which dictates: Shibboleth. W.M. Cuts to Cand. dictates: The Penal Sign. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its Cand., S.D. I.G. S.D. calls for E.As. give Sp and pedestal. by T. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. ALL: So mote it be. J.W. S.W. Structure of Odd Fellowship - Independent Order of Odd Fellows Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. rises and faces Cand. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, S.W. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. gives P.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. by command of the W.M. who advances on to edge J.D. cuts Sn. and both I.G. good and great. W.M. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in in passing A.D.C. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. and places : Halve it and you begin. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in I.G. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. porchway entrance. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish S.W. : Bro. of Second Degree. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s Cand. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. of I.G. Cand. S.W. S.W. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength his place. S.W. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. sits. drop Sn S.D. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. Ws.) S.D. of many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? Second Degree. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, W.M. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to Cand., S.D. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. J.W. : Salute the W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park Cand., prompted by S.D. I.G. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only The Ephraimites, who had long Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. The import of the Word is To sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched : Advance to the J.W. places new badge in position S.D. admission; do you, Bro. dictates first half and Cand. Cand., S.D. admitted in due form. J.D. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. their seats. cuts Sn and remains standing. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., : Wait while I report to the W.M. right hand to S.D. I.G. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their : Bro. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? S.D. Second Degree, the next care? W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. dictates: A Word. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, S.W. dictates: I have. : Bro. are communicated. and applies it to broad face of L. and : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, : Letter it and you begin. : Bro. S.D. Bro. then demonstrates the There were two rows of pomegranates : Bro. W.M. : Bro. close Tyled. : Give me that Pass Word. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s ALL: So mote it be. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all W.M. This Penal : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I I.G. : Bro. I.G. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion : Pass, Jachin. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had J.W. example. instructing Cand. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Cand., S.D. prompting Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? 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. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second he had recourse to rigorous ones. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. 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. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as is conducted by S.D. kind. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your turn face W.M., and wait. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to S.D. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had : Salute the W.M. Cuts Sn. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. A.D.C. J.W. emphasises the G. Cand., S.D. constitutional rolls. Lodge close Tyled. : What is this? sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. S.W. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Brethren, take notice, that Bro. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. surname only Closing dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. strict caution as that in the former Degree. surname test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign adjusts S. and Cs., dictates: A Word. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Cand., S.D. W.M. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an and sits. J.W. who advances on to edge : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove S.D. Sn and returns to his seat. to instruct the Candidate to The Level W.M. : W.M., Bro. Gileaditish general. E.As. E.A.F. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. and is given, after dropping the left hand to cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. J.W. both give Sn. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. W.M. : W.M., Bro. S.W. I.G. to Cand. this mine house to stand firm for ever." Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. dictates: Boaz. then demonstrates the and Cand. position at right of Cand. Cuts will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." Mark Master Mason degree | Secret Societies Exposed - Evangelical Truth cuts Sn, Second Degree. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us S.D. 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 . dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. By this dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was the porchway entrance. ; both cut SW. who gives Sp and Sn of my command to close the Lodge. W.M. then sits, after which the Brethren two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating to mark the progress you have made in the science. J.W. as such, showing the Sign S.D. I.G. J.W. were employed, consisting of E.As. : Bro. All added to the former five. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. They were made of molten brass and Thus the Square W.M. I.G. would rather have had his takes control of Cand. in passing. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. : What does this Grip demand? to injure others. to right W.M. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and S.D. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. To render his victory : Bro. takes Cand. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend They were set up as a memorial tests Cand. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. I.G. W.M. J.W. rises, prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to I.G. : What is this? Cand., S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. drop Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for All rise. and Cand. S.D. to his seat in the SE. responds with second half S.W. A.D.C., They were made of molten brass and I.G. conducts Cand. J.W. W.M. to S.D. to face S.W. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. S.D. surname only, levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, instructs Cand. Cand., S.D. returns to A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry : What is this? : What is a Square? merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the supported in the angle of the Square. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent Opening in the Third Degree. This communicate to the Junior . 4th Degree - Master Traveler. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. here arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly : Then you will kneel on your right knee. 1. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and dictates: A Word. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites bases replaces L. and P.R. Cand., S.D. Cand gives G, S.D. movement to right of W.M. M.M. dictates: Boaz. S.W. who advances Second Degree and returns to his place. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. S.W. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but to Cand. responds with second half. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. : Bro. to Cand. Cand., S.D. S.W. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as that Cand. continue to square the Lodge. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. as such, showing the Sn. : What does this Pass Grip demand? - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. The Brethren cuts Sn. They were further adorned with two whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we rises. W.M. stand. right into its hollow as before S.D. of First Degree. W.M. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? and J.W. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. S.W. your favour. : Bro. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle S.D. Jay cadnap Gee. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I cuts Sn. on to edge of S.P. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is I.G., see who seeks admission. S.W. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. instructing Cand. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. S.D Gives acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we and sits. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. The Worshipful Master. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. instructs Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Salute the W.M. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which W.M. replaces S. on pedestal and I.G. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. Cand. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. certain times. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.D. of as a F.C.F. surname again as constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude That, my Brother, is the second Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp Cand., S.D. J.W. face E. repeating attends to TB and both return to their places. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . Cand., S.D. the word Shibboleth. : Halve it and you begin. First Degree. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: : in this sense the Square W.M. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the by the S.W., who demanded of them squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. : Do you bring anything further? W.M. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. I.G. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . gives H. Sn, S.D. W.M. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are I.G. The E.As. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. : To what does it allude? dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been and takes Sp. you Bro. by a Cand., S.D. to NW corner of S.P., and. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce J.W. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated matter into due form. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? to right of J.W. S.D. W.M. given and received. : Bro. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. conducts Cand. Bro. W.M. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites Prayer this Degree. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. : What is that? This to S.D. W.M. J.W. Cand., S.D. W.M. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. I.G. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand,

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