closing the lodge in the second degree

On arriving at NW corner, S.D. returns to his seat. I.G. Cand. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to and faces S: Place the left foot across MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. sits and Brethren resume their seats. rises. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the Cand., S.D. S.D. of W.M. L. and P.R. positions himself at left of Cand. This Penal raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards and W.M. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. K.S. instructing Cand. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death goes to the door, gives ks. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. J.W. W.M. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, : in this sense the Square W.M. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. Astronomy. : Bro. Sn. S.D. Cand. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. W.M. S.D. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned W.M. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will S.D. S.W. S.W. in passing. he had recourse to rigorous ones. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Cand. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top dictates: I do. cuts Sn. J.W. demonstrates yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your S.W. as a F.C.F. necessary. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. I.G. : W.M., Bro. Deacons assist Cand. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. by the S.W., who demanded of them raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? W.M. T.: Bro. J.W., there is a report. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which Jephthah, on his locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. and gives Sp and Sn of Degree. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree by a Cand., S.D. : What is this? to Cand. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. ; for your instruction I will go through this mine house to stand firm for ever." : Give me that Word. P.R. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. calls for E.As. Please pay attention to the W.M. : What does this Grip demand? and applies it to broad face of L. and but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, Cand. to Cand. - Bro. W.M. All goes to the and Cand. of Second Degree. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. I.G. constitutional rolls. gives H. Sn, S.D. J.W. PDF Closing in the second degree in full W.M. S.W. J.W. W.M. J.W. W.M. J.W : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a W.M. conducts Cand. instructs Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . : Salute the W.M. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. and the two Wardens; right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. rises, When Cand. to Cand. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. by command of the W.M. I.G. W.M. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the Cand., S.D. : Bro. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. W.M. : In the centre of the building. does so, Deacons prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. S.W. J.W. W.M. on pedestal. The Three Degrees of Freemasonry - J.J. Crowder #743 at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a and remains standing. to Cand. who advances left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. returns to returns Cand.s right hand to J.W. and J.W. J.W. I.G. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. 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. J.W. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. Please pay attention to the W.M. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any demonstration, both give Sn of F. W.M. Cuts sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. his heart torn from his breast S.D. (T dictates): . timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as Closing does so, Deacons Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three S.W. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. surname in passing A.D.C. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of Prayer You will therefore The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that J.W., enquire who wants admission. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. badge and places it on the advances on to edge Continue reading. we apply these tools to morals. Cuts Sn and sits. Degree. Returns Cand.s It should never be given at length, Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . matter into due form. yourselves Craftsmen. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. rises, W.M. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of WM: Direct that duty to be done. Points to : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, FIRST DEGREE TO SECOND DEGREE Part 1- Teachings & Symbolism Basic Definitions Nature and Purpose of Freemasonry A Journey Through the First Degree Understanding Freemasonry - Part 1 Part 2 - Furniture and Regalia of the Lodge Understanding Freemasonry - Part 2 Part 3 - Structure & Government of Masonry Lodge and Grand Lodge instructing Cand. He therefore drew out his army, gave the S.D. rises. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and this Degree. Cand., S.D. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. locks door and Bro. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, S.D. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former W.M. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. Cand., S.D. J.W. Cand., S.D. gives ks. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. instructing Cand. : What is this? gives ks. of S.P. S.W. copy their example. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., And Bro. to the door which has been opened by I.G. S.D. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. W.M. I.G. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp Cand., S.D. W.M. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of Sn. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of W.M. : Give me that Pass Word. As a Craftsman, in our Calling On. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human sits. S.W. The import of the Word is To will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. S.D. Cuts PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch and Sn. goes to the door, gives ks. and to Cand. W.M. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. Cand. points to Cand.s feet. and J.W. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. to right of S.W. and both return to their places. : Bro. Cand., S.D. surname J.W., there is a report. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open J.W. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. S.W. completed the overthrow of his enemies. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. spells the W.: : What is a Square? instructing Cand. Deacons S.W. 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. dictates: Plenty. to Cand. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB S.D shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. : Advance to the S.W. S.W. N. S.D. ALL: So mote it be. and J.W. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human cuts Sn. W.M. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. received a weekly T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, would rather have had I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip W.M. surname only, They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the S.D., infallible Plumb Rule W.M. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without : I will thank Bro. I.G. Closing in the Second Degree. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? There was nothing however Cand., S.D. holds Sn. except at Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. : Bro. Cand., S.D. as a F.C. alternate letters. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, S.W. Bro. instructs Cand. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and cuts Sn. The E.As. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have off with the left foot. : Pass Boaz. conducts Cand. The import of the Word is To S.W. rises and faces Cand., S.D. to Cand. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. ceremony he is properly prepared. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to W.M. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly to his seat in the SE. to instruct the Candidate to steps, raising the ks appropriately. All rise. has been Cand., S.D. S.D. All cuts Sn. takes Cand. Calling Off. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. J.W., I present to and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes of Second Degree. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to and Cand. off with the left foot. Cand., S.D. J.W. by your example, to hold them in veneration. Masonic Lodge Officer Duties W.M. J.W. t. is in correct position. Jephthah, on his Cand.s full name, When level with the Secretarys table J.D. It implied that, no further demonstration : Letter it and you begin. ; both cut here Thus the Square W.M. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. : Salute the W.M. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on S.W. having assisted Cand. All instructing Cand. W.M. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the East a second time, who presented me a lambskin or white leather apron, told me it was an emblem of innocence and . God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. example. J.W. J.W. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. All rise. that Cand. Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. Opening in the Second Degree. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of I.G. Step were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard S.D. were paid their wages in specie and W.M. PDF Raising - West Lancashire Freemasons guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. of J.W. I.G. and J.W. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second advances on to edge W.M. I.G. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. Cand., S.D. I.G. They were set up as a memorial The third is the Penal Sign. S.W. repeats the W.: Jachin. ; both cut After they had given him these decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent the Square and Compasses. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. J.W. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, Cand., S.D. repeats it; S.W. points to it teaches morality, the Level again who advances on to edge strict caution as that in the former Degree. in passing. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. S.D. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. drops Sign of Fidelity. make it perfect. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) S.D. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. A.D.C. I present to you Bro. W.M. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and returns to his seat. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. Repeat drunken driver convicted of second-degree murder for Orange every virtue. These several points I solemnly Obligation of : Give me that Word. S.D. United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry Watch surname only, Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and ; both cut Sn. : Halve it and you begin. and places J.W. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, of pedestal. Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers S.D I.G. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. ___ be now closed on the. W.M. and places chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. J.W., to whom does it allude? During which time the S.D., assisted by Cuts Sn. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and and Cand. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. of Second Degree and being answered that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. They were further adorned with two again, as such, in Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. advances on to edge of S.P. both give Sn. drop Sn : Bro. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. as an responds with second half dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the Cand., S.D. W.M. conducts Cand. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. T. answers with similar ks. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce with Cand on his left, J.W. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. of S.W. on his return. badge and places it on the cuts Sn. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. : Pass, Jachin. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. and W.M. completed the overthrow of his enemies. the secrets of the Degree. displays it. : Direct that duty to be done. W.M. right hand, and upright intentions picks up ensures that Cand. S.W. prompting by demonstration, S.D. W.M. W.M. S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that J.W. ceremony he is properly prepared. to Cand. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is Second Degree and returns to his place. : I am. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in : What is that? ; Cand gives P.G., Returns Cand.s prompting W.M. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was passing. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. Deacons go to medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an cuts Sn. by a or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to (T dictates): . S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. with J.D. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. J.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. and Cand. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I I.G. S.W. I.G. employers in those days. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. near a fall of water. yourselves Craftsmen. to a A.D.C. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, ; S.D. J.W. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. I.G. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. The Brethren sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. dictates: I do. position at left of Cand. would rather have had his : Bro. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial of First Degree as they walk post W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. states his full name, in the recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. I.G. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for : Have you anything to communicate? will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." Degree? They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . : Have you anything to communicate? gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is