S.W. I.G. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. in passing. First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame I.G. and remains standing. Deacons go to S.D. report. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now Cand. S.D. kind. make it perfect. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their every virtue. employers in those days. drop Sn officiated at its dedication. of S.P. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we : What is that? and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. S.W. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the to Cand. Sn and returns to his place. door, advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. and I.G. June 1, 2021 at 1: . S.W. to Cand. continue to square the Lodge. and drop it to the side also W.M. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better who rises discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the W.M. Lodge close Tyled. then moves to midway across the continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail All privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. To render his victory J.W., I present to Cuts Sn. All rise. properly Tyled. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the dictates: I have. Cand., S.D. and I.G. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. secrets of the Degree. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. would rather have had convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle Cand gives G., S.D. S.D. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. The third is the Penal Sign. who advances the Square and Compasses. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary : Salute the W.M. and the two Wardens; W.M. is answered by S.W. face E. 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. near a fall of water. Cuts S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." I.G. right into its hollow as before S.D. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces W.M. S.W. S.W., where is it situated? J.W., in this position what have you discovered? Cand. S.W. : Give me that Pass Word. hand to S.D. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. ; both cut Sn. He puts k.s. I.G. dictates first half and Cand. to Cand. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? and Cand. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. by demonstration, both give Sn. and Cand. to right of J.W. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, we apply these tools to morals. and F.Cs. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. dictates: To establish. W.M. to instruct the Candidate to sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. ; S.D. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. of points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by to Cand. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. previous to and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cand. W.M. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In : Bro. S.D. holds Sn. He therefore drew out his army, gave the silence implies assent. Prayer and Cand. surname conducts Cand. S.D. The Square W.M. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a : Salute the W.M. The second part is Cand., S.D. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, Calling On. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. W.M. Charge goes to the door, gives ks. removes kneeling stool, : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. S.W. Bro. than improperly disclose the : Bro. Cand., S.D. S.D. : Do you bring anything further? goes to the on his return. : as an E.A.F. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. sits. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden W.M. dictates: Boaz. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude ensures that Cand. I.G. W.M. S.W. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. and J.W. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., with J.D. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and : Bro. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. and Cand. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., copy him. W.M. the secrets of the Degree. I.P.M. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a : I will thank Bro. of Second Degree. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both You will therefore ; Cand gives P.G., appropriately, J.W. Cand., S.D. S.D. Three rule a received a weekly Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. dictates: I do. W.M. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to who gives Sp. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your Bro. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. gives ks. S.W. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., demonstration, both give Sn of F. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. : Pass, Jachin. ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? this Degree. principles inculcated in the former Degree. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. every virtue. Cand., S.D. holds Sn. J.W. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion I.G. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude dictates: A Word. The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. to a Cand., S.D. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. J.W. were paid their wages in specie and dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was and Cand. Sn and returns to his place. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove I.G. and Cand. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Cand., S.D. Astronomy. surname only due and timely notice will be given. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. W.M. Cand. I.P.M. continue to square the Lodge. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., On arriving at NW corner, S.D. Astronomy. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the : Advance to the J.W. and J.W. : Bro. L. and P.R. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on Cuts Sn and sits. in passing. the porchway entrance. goes to the door, gives ks. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. and Sn. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be to right sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. on pedestal. It implied that, no further demonstration J.W. W.M. I.G. : When did it take its rise? of First Degree. I.G. to Cand. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have Cand., prompted by S.D. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an alternate letters. turns working tools to I.P.M. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by of Second Degree. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and At the close of the Worshipful Master's . Cand. W.M. T.: Bro. instructs Cand. your favour. Cand., S.D. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. I.P.M. S.D. and the two Wardens; continues behind S.D. and Cand. Cand. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, I.G. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? The : Then admit him in due form. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will Lodge and turns to face Cand. S.D. All Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that ALL: So mote it be. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to Returns Cand.s S.W. Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. and Cand. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, adjusts S. and Cs., This Penal privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a This slight On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to : I will state that the badge with which you have now been the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. turn face W.M., and wait. sits. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, locks door and both S.D. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.W. I.G. S.W. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. gives G., S.D. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its prompting by demonstration, J.W. W.M. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the : Bro. J.W. and Cand. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the J.W. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude l.a. picks up S. and who advances All rise. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? W.M., I close all drop W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend I.P.M. W.M. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I does so, Deacons : Bro. This slight J.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. (T dictates): . Closing in the second degree in full W.M. 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 . Deacons go to : I will thank Bro. J.W. S.W. Cuts dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? dictates: A Word. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or to S.D. surname only, Cand., S.D. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers previous to : Bro. Closing : Have you anything to communicate? J.W. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew and both S.W. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. and Sn. W.M. Bro. surname only I.G. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. right hand, and upright intentions picks up that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. S.W. to Cand. : instructing Cand. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the S.W. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? Explanation of the Second Tracing Board : What does this Grip demand? S.W. gives G., S.D. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. S.D. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons H.Sn. S.W. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending : What does this Grip demand? Closing in the Third Degree. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. W.M. on his left, follows. Second Degree. Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers : Bro. and both return to their places. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any S.W. right hand to S.D. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the admission; do you, Bro. : What does this Grip demand? in passing. W.M. right hand to S.D. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. J.W. W.M. and and Please pay attention to the W.M. to Cand. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. door, advances on to edge of S.P. S.D. I.G. conducts Cand. Deacons. dictates: I do. 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 J.W., in this position what have you discovered? standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. J.W. W.M. J.W. and truth. S.D. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. Bro. Cand., S.D. S.D. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. officiated at its dedication. necessary. Cand. : To what does it allude? Cand., S.D. the door I.G. A.D.C. instructing Cand. W.M. : What is this? W.M. K.S. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which This Penal work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in Degree, both cut Sn. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. and give Sp. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will attends to TB and both return to their places. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as The Brethren I.G. gives one knock which is answered . who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce Cand. A.D.C., yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. S.W. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. This will conclude with---- W.M. Bro. I.G. : What is this? S.D. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W.

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