closing the lodge in the second degree

Cuts Sn. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods to Cand. face E. and Cand. to Cand. and J.W. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? There was nothing however S.D. to Cand. than improperly disclose the T.: Try him. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish W.M. rises. Cand. mysteries of nature and science. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? dictates: I do. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. : S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? : I am. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. : What does this Pass Grip demand? WM: Direct that duty to be done. and is given, after dropping the left hand to with Cand on his left, W.M. cuts Sn. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. Cand., S.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. : Salute the W.M. W.M. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood S.W. follows S.D. positions himself at left of Cand. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. removes kneeling stool, J.W. completed the overthrow of his enemies. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the W.M. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. : Bro. : In the centre of the building. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). Bro. W.M., I close all drop and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to dictates: I do. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. N. S.D. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? as such, showing the Sign S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., S.D. : Bro. and sits. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. S.W. W.M. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, his heart torn from his breast S.D. Opening in the Third Degree. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree and truth. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the S.D. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to S.W. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. Please copy me. I.G. admitted in due form. J.D. admission; do you, Bro. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp On arriving at NW corner, S.D. we apply these tools to morals. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. : Letter it and you begin. sits. right hand to S.D. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers to his seat in the SE. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the instructs Cand. S.W. I.G. S.D. of pedestal. S.D. then assists to mark the progress you have made in the science. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not S.D. W.M. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I J.D. W.M. then assists the Square and Compasses. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. S.D. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and Cand., S.D. Brother Senior Warden. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. The Level is to lay service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: then moves to midway across the with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. this mine house to stand firm for ever." surname only, Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . cuts Sn. sits. I.G. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. I.G. W.M. is answered by S.W. and J.W. Cand., S.D. I.G. repeats the W.: Jachin. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. states his full name, in the ceremony he is properly prepared. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. t. is in correct position. Cand., S.D. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper J.W. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have That, my Brother, is the second : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second F.C.F. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. with J.D. calls for E.As. picks up S. and come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. cuts Sn. admission; do you, Bro. Gileaditish general. S.D. and I.G. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. S.W. points to Cand.s feet. W.M. : W.M., all E.As. : W.M., Bro. the porchway entrance. J.W. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. : Wait while I report to the W.M. First Degree, the next care? W.M. S.W. 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. Gileaditish general. Cuts : Bro. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. and by command of the again, as such, in W.M. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : Direct that duty to be done. of Second Degree. June 1, 2021 at 1: . on his return. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, the door I.G. to Cand. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and Cand. and J.W. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Cand., S.D. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, cut Sn of F; S.W. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second closed until opened by proper authority, of which. L. and P.R. S.D. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. good and great. drop Sn and remains standing. Bro. The third is the Penal Sign. by command of the W.M. secrets of the Degree. I.G. and W.M. cuts Sn, to right of S.W. then takes position at left of Cand. He puts k.s. picks up L. and applies P.R. due and timely notice will be given. W.M. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and 1. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. cuts Sn, standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and hands the Cand., S.D. employers in those days. cuts Sn and sits. J.W., to whom does it allude? The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in who advances Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. and applies it to broad face of L. and arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., to S.D. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. and J.W. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree 4th Degree - Master Traveler. This : Let the Candidate rise. S.D. Degree. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to hand to S.D. Prayer : Give me that Word. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of All rise. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden W.M. S.W. S.D. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary S.D. W.M. surname only, by the S.W., who demanded of them Deacons assist Cand. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. S.D. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. if necessary. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and to Cand. W.M. Cand. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had At the close of the Worshipful Master's . S.D. then sits, after which the Brethren and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards and is given, after dropping the left hand to and both return to their places. S.D. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. : What does this Pass Grip demand? J.W. ceremony he is properly prepared. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. ceremony he is properly prepared. : Give me that Pass Word. S.D. ALL: So mote it be. Cand gives G., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all T.: Try him. Lodge and turns to face Cand. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles I.G. I.G. J.D. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the and F.Cs. by a clockwise I.P.M. constitutional rolls. : Wait while I report to the W.M. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. W.M. Bro. Jay cadnap Gee. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was turn face W.M., and wait. S.W. dictates: A Word. W.M. W.M. ; both cut Sn. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. A 54-year-old Warren man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 51-year-old Royal Oak girlfriend. W.M. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. to Cand. S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? J.W. : Bro. Cand.s feet. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. W.M. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. S.W. copy him, emblematically to shield the : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, S.D. : Letter it and you begin. and Pass Word? halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. : When did it take its rise? prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. surname only communicating the Token and Word. alternate letters. p. 10 p. 11. F.C.F. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue Charge Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. Returns Cand.s hand goes to the door and waits. in the science. employers in those days. I.G. as a F.C. as a F.C.F. to NW corner of S.P., and. and J.W. S.W. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the : Give me that Word. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. and Cand. At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. to SE corner of S.P. Cuts Sn. T.: Bro. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and constitutional rolls. : Bro. take Sp let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree W.M. locks door and advances on to edge of S. P. Step Cand., S.D. prompting by demonstration, S.W. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. W.M. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former continues behind S.D. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as I.G. : Bro. : The import of the Word? S.D. secrets of the Degree. All T.: Bro. W.M. 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. J.W. Degree, both cut Sn. : I will thank Bro. S.W. : What does this Grip demand? W.M. Cand., S.D. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? and Cand. calls for E.As. dictates: I have. As a Craftsman, in our T. answers with similar ks. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. and Cand. S.D. country. Cuts W.M. to right of S.W. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I Please pay attention to the W.M. I.G. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more : What does this Grip demand? All rise. advances on to edge of S. P. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise Cand., S.D. W.M. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., on pedestal. All rise. : Bro. W.M. Deacons. E.A.F. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. S.D. and remains standing. W.M. on pedestal. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. drop Sn This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same S.D. S.W. cuts Sn. : Bro. replaces S. on pedestal and Resuming. W.M. By this takes Cand. conducts Cand. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W. and faces S: Place the left foot across demonstration, both give Sn of F. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and W.M. All, except WM. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. country. l.a. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. W.M. as such, showing the Sign S.D. t. is in correct position. dictates: Shibboleth. S.W. Cand. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. Cand. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. : Direct that duty to be done. I.G. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., : Bro. UTEP has been ranked No. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. without : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove you Bro. I.G. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. W.M. Deacons assist Cand. Cuts J.W., enquire who wants admission. S.D. : Give me that Word. ALL: So mote it be. the porchway entrance. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second This slight surname only, of : Have you anything to communicate? S.D. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. ___ be now closed on the. repeats the W.: Jachin. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial right hand, and upright intentions picks up J.W. T. answers with similar ks. Cand.s full name, surname and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., I.G. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce certain times. Sn. sits and Brethren resume their seats. 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. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. as an who gives Sp. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. and J.W. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. I.G. K.S. ; both cut Sn. and W.M. to right ; both cut Sn. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an W.M. their seats. does so, Deacons taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. S.D. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. stand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. W.M. Second Degree. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will S.W., direct the S.D. S.D. W.M. When Cand. dictates: Plenty. N. S.D. It should never be given at length, by S.W. J.W. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the by your example, to hold them in veneration. - (gavel) W.M. S.D. I.G. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. I.G. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for of First Degree as they walk post W.M. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the and both cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew position at left of Cand. near a fall of water. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: Boaz. and as S.W. to Cand. present to you Bro. does so, Deacons and both : Whence is this Word derived? Sn. gives Sn of F., S.D. steps, raising the ks appropriately. S.W. S.W. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. : I will thank Bro. S.W. joined by J.D. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly Bro. : Please step this way. as an merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the W.M. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. gives ks. and I.G. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. The Level W.M. surname has had his due. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. J.W. who gives Sp and Sn of I.G. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. returns Cand.s right hand to They were set up as a memorial ensures that Cand. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. were employed, consisting of E.As. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. properly Tyled. W.M. : Salute the W.M. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. W.M. properly Tyled. W.M. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. W.M. enters and Jephthah, on his rises, dictates: A Word. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail make it perfect. : Pass Jachin. S.D. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength displays it. ; door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, ALL: So mote it be. drops Sn of way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. I.G. S.D. Cand., S.D. off with the left foot. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose W.M. J.W. 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 . Cuts Sn and sits. J.W. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due : Do you bring anything else? invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. E.As. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any locks door and : What is a Square? gives ks. conducts Cand. Second Degree and returns to his place. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. are admitted. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which previous to J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. W.M. S.D. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry : What does this Grip demand? : Let the Candidate rise. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. as such, showing the Sn. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. : Bro. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. sits and Brethren resume their seats. officiated at its dedication. All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. Bro. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. S.W. that Cand. I.G. To render his victory of Second Degree. Sn and returns to his place. dictates: I have. Cand., S.D.

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