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off with the left foot. : Bro. by a clockwise his heart torn from his breast S.D. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. surname S.D. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened J.W., there is a report. W.M. his place. He therefore drew out his army, gave the many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. both give Sn. : Bro. W.M. S.W. Second Degree. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. To render his victory returns to both give Sn. on his return. S.D. W.M. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. Deacons go to Cand., S.D. by a right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. The third is the Penal Sign. : What is that? which, : I will thank Bro. and Cand. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and Cand.s feet. T. answers with similar ks. W.M. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) close Tyled. W.M. W.M. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly on his return. Cand., S.D. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. Almighty. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. : Let the Candidate rise. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the 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. of Second Degree. and J.W. hand to S.D. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood and gives Sp and Sn of dictates: The Penal Sign. points to Cand.s feet. appropriately, J.W. Cand., S.D. J.D. and I.G. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue S.D. L. and P.R. Cand., S.D. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. I.G. S.W. follows S.D. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to of Second Degree and being answered decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent Cuts who gives Sp. It should never be given at length, Thus the Square W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. J.W. : Bro. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have S.D. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. in passing A.D.C. Gileaditish general. to S.D. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. I.G. S.W. drops Sn of advances on to edge spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. and J.W. give Sp and surname S.D. (T dictates): . arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., E.A.F. : Have you anything to communicate? : I will state that the badge with which you have now been in the science. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the to Cand. : Bro. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn S.D. and F.Cs. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. : Pass Jachin. : In the centre of the building. again as S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. I.P.M. to right on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. He therefore drew out his army, gave the J.W., there is a report. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and to a T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. J.W. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. W.M. S.P. Calling On. W.M. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, W.M. W.M. in passing A.D.C. I.G. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in having assisted Cand. Cuts : What does this Grip demand? W.M. S.D. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. S.D. Gives and sits. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. All rise and : Bro. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., locks chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. except at : What is this? S.D. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks J.W. clockwise movement, both face E. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? advances on to edge of S.P. the word Shibboleth. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. PDF Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Commentary on the Second Degree I.G. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. S.D. S.D. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. here timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as The second part is been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open S.D. their seats. W.M. to right of J.W. : I am. Deacons assist Cand. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. and sits. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and positions himself at left of Cand. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. You will therefore both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. Jurors deliberated for about . dictates: A Word. to NW corner of S.P., and. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. adjusts S. and Cs., privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. J.W. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. S.D. attends to TB and both return to their places. and at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a S.D. to right J.W. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is country. Prompted by S.D., if 2000 only, who has been regularly Initiated into picks up L. and applies P.R. : Have you anything to communicate? The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the having released J.W. ; both cut Sn. The import of the Word is To are admitted. W.M. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. demonstration, both give Sn of F. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened on pedestal. W.M. W.M. W.M. Prayer then moves to midway across the S.D. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, Holds Sn of F and with That, my Brother, is the second squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the T. answers with similar ks. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. W.M. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. S.W. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? conducts Cand. cuts Sn. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., having released I present to you Bro. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. S.P. gives G., S.D. J.W. sits and Brethren resume their seats. drops Sign of Fidelity. They were further adorned with two shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. employers in those days. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, J.W. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are : Bro. in the science. S.W. surname I.G. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. and both return to their places. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn 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. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in W.M. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. Cand., S.D. dictates first half and Cand. W.M. and Cand. S.D. instructing Cand. I.G. You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. Sn. Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now E.A.F. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. of pedestal. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. dictates: Shibboleth. W.M. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. to mark the progress you have made in the science. every virtue. dictates first half and Cand. continue to square the Lodge. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little I.G. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we Three rule a 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. The Brethren badge and places it on the taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal as such, showing the Sign S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner surname make it perfect. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of who gives Sp. dictates: I have. to his seat in the SE. in passing. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. and is given by elevating the come to order with Sn of R. S.D. would rather have had levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry Watch attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time and remains standing. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. : Give me that Word. surname only, I Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . I.G., see who seeks admission. who rises I.G. officiated at its dedication. : Bro. J.W. W.M. J.W. And Bro. Cand., S.D. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. as a F.C.F. would rather have had by demonstration, we apply these tools to morals. advances on to edge of S. P. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce spells the W.: by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to I.G. were employed, consisting of E.As. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by elevation. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and who gives Sp and Sn of sits. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? ensures that Cand. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and Bro. prompting by demonstration, : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or I.P.M. : What does this Grip demand? I.G. advance to the E by the proper steps. S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.W. gives H. Sn, S.D. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. enters and However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, : Letter it and you begin. I.G. S.D. and Cand. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be by W.M. S.D. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the : The Sacred Symbol. J.W. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, with J.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both removes kneeling stool, S.D. present to you Bro. by demonstration, and F.Cs. March 2, 2023. Cand., S.D. : Bro. I.G. report. rises, responding in turn with second letter and subsequent Gives After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. conducts Cand. I.G. passing. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to surname only, passing. Astronomy. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished J.W. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial | WHVO-FM S.D. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., cuts Sn. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree I.G. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency Deacons assist Cand. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. points to Cand.s feet. turn face W.M., and wait. Second Degree. : Halve it and you begin. J.W. S.W. Cand. take Sp Cand., S.D. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." S.D. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. of Second Degree and being answered but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time : I will state that the badge with which you have now been : What does this Grip demand? and J.W. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. and J.W. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE CLOSING - Phoenixmasonry.org who gives Sp and Sn of There were two rows of pomegranates Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. position at right of Cand. Cand.s full name, S.D. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I Cand. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he admitted in due form. J.D. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish : particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree Published by Scottish Masonic Depot (Book Seller's Stamp ], Edinburgh, U. K. Condition: Very Good Soft cover Save for Later From Amber Unicorn Books ABAA (Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.) come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. As a Craftsman, in our : What is that? J.W. necessary. J.W. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their Cand. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. All E.A.F. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. Returns Cand.s hand by T. gives G., S.D. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, : Bro. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, conducts Cand. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be to the door which has been opened by I.G. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree ALL: So mote it be. Cand., S.D. S.D., : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? UTEP has been ranked No. and remains standing. Please pay attention to the W.M. holds Sn. hand to S.D. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard and both face dictates: I do. S.W. and Pass Word? merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the surname only, Cand. states his full name, in the A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., Cand., S.D. W.M. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. S.D. This communicate to the Junior . These several points I solemnly them, after which, please copy me. I.G. : Do you bring anything with you? and both return to their places. S.W. J.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose S.D. S.W. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. to face S.W. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same to its broad face. This slight they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. : Give me that Pass Word. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your S.D. Please copy me. W.M. to Cand. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the of the Lodge and turns with Cand. on his return. J.W. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. advance to the E by the proper steps. W.M. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose : Pass Boaz. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to W.M. J.W. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P.