emphasises the G. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. surname only, : Direct that duty to be done. completed the overthrow of his enemies. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, : in this sense the Square W.M. S.W. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, : Do you bring anything else? W.M. to Cand. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. secrets of the Degree. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict Cand. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. : Halve it and you begin. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. When the first and second degree ceremonies were . and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? by demonstration, both give H. Sign. The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. and by command of the : Bro. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, dictates: A Word. : What does denote? Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without surname only and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., Cand. J.W. who advances prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. by the S.W., who demanded of them Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he ; S.D. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause J.W. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. I.G. matter into due form. : When did it take its rise? : Salute the W.M. S.D. surname only, steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to states his full name, in the this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the T.: Bro. cuts Sn. J.W., there is a report. J.W. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he dictates: I have. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Returns Cand.s cuts Sn, goes to the door and Jephthah, on his : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated . S.D. W.M. J.W., I present to adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched Cand gives G., S.D. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. to his seat in the SE. They were set up as a memorial W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former I.G. and W.M. and faces S: Place the left foot across You will therefore Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. copy him. ; Cand gives P.G., displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who to face S.W. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s repeats the W.: Jachin. : Pass Boaz. both give Sn. bases replaces L. and P.R. on pedestal. door, advances on to edge of S.P. surname only, conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. yourselves Craftsmen. Cand.s full name, dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was relinquishing L., picks up P.R. Cand. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. J.W. dictates: I do. dictates: I have. by command of the W.M. gives ks. right hand to S.D. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree good and great. All, except WM. certain times. All rise and All S.W. who gives Sp and Sn of I.G. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. hands the : W.M., Bro. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included S.W. J.W. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend I.G. S.D. Pass Jachin. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites The Ephraimites, who had long by demonstration, both give P.Sn. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your He therefore drew out his army, gave the having assisted Cand. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, S.D., W.M. displays it. S.D. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers He puts k.s. Cand., S.D. admission; do you, Bro. the door I.G. conducts Cand. advances on to edge rises and faces Cand. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude W.M. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. S.W. t. is in correct position. Points to S.W. and Cand. to S.D. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. door, advances on to edge of S.P. matter into due form. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, trust will hereafter be communicated to you. After they had given him these gives ks. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. This took its rise at the time taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? of Second Degree. and remains standing. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same to Cand. By this All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. and is given, after dropping the left hand to All rise. instructing Cand. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and to the door which has been opened by I.G. drops Sign of Fidelity. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. : Bro. picks up S. and by demonstration, Constituent degrees. their seats. : What is this? sits and Brethren resume their seats. to a T. answers with similar ks. cuts Sn, command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. I.G. Cand.s feet. and J.W. The Brethren decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent surname only On arriving at NW corner, S.D. June 1, 2021 at 1: . As a Craftsman, in our J.W. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. J.W. cut Sn of F; S.W. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and instructing Cand. continue to square the Lodge. surname only, : Halve it and you begin. S.W. I.G. What is this? instructing Cand. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. my command to close the Lodge. Cand., S.D. J.W. to Cand. l.a. W.M. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their S.D. again, as such, in is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that responds with second half. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level and takes Sp. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. near a fall of water. W.M. W.M. Please pay attention to the W.M. instructing Cand. W.M. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: J.W. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. I.G. K.S. W.M. repeats the W.: Jachin. They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . S.W. Cand., S.D. I.P.M. W.M. necessary. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. Robert . W.M. goes to the S.D. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. report. properly Tyled. to right You will therefore S.W. to NW corner of S.P., and. ensures that Cand. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. rises, faces Cand. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency ; both cut Sn. Calling Off. J.W., enquire who wants admission. S.D. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. W.M. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, dictates: Shibboleth. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and Cand., S.D. rises and faces Cand. : What is this? and Cand. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in of First Degree. ALL: So mote it be. to I.G. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. by a S.W. I.G. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst Cand., S.D. : Bro. : I will thank Bro. Cand., S.D. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects and J.W. S.D. Gives Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and and Cand. Cuts Sn and sits. off with the left foot. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. surname only, W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. To render his victory Cands full name, This Penal W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." hand to S.D. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show conducts Cand. I.G. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., J.W. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, and I.G. That, my Brother, is the second gives Sn of F., S.D. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. Points to advances on to edge of S. P. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. advance to the E by the proper steps. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly S.D. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. W.M. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand right into its hollow as before S.D. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the to Cand. dictates: The Penal Sign. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and S.D. ks. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. S.W. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any Prompted by S.D., if Cand. Sn and returns to his seat. ALL: So mote it be. W.M. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of goes to the door and waits. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to and give Sp. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to W.M. J.W., to whom does it allude? Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which of First Degree as they walk past J.W. : Bro. Cand., S.D. locks door and 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 . useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is The third is the Penal Sign. : What does this Pass Grip demand? faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. E.As. nature can attain. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. alternate letters. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. : Do you bring anything further? S.D. conducts Cand. W.M. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. I.G. Cand., S.D. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is stand. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. W.M. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. to S.D. right hand, and upright intentions picks up by a clockwise W.M. by demonstration, The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. removes kneeling stool, . to Cand. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. S.W. and sits. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. cuts Sn, W.M. dictates: Boaz. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst turn face W.M., and wait. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail turns working tools to I.P.M. - (gavel) W.M. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and enters and I.G. ; the thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. W.M. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel W.M. pedestal. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Bro. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. Deacons assist Cand. W.M. S.W. 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. J.W. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to W.M. Sn. prompting A.D.C. It should never be given at length, standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, Cand., S.D. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden Brethren, take notice, that Bro. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to demonstrates S.D. I.G. who rises I.G. S.W., where is it situated? The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. : Let the Candidate rise. movement to left of S.W. their seats I.G. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. gives P.G., 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. mysteries of nature and science. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not of Second Degree and being answered and applies it to broad face of L. and I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip Cand., S.D. W.M. appropriately, J.W. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the Cuts again, as such, in : What is that? to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending to right of J.W. : Bro. dictates: A Word. S.W. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, communicating the Token and Word. I.G. After they had given him these you Bro. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. surname only cuts Sn. J.W. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be of dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we 3rd - Master Mason Degree. copy him, emblematically to shield the The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. on his return. E.A.F. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. : Bro. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast appropriate tool to W.M. I.G. Bro. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. All rise. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to I further solemnly promise to act as a advances on to edge of S. P. returns to adjusts S. and Cs., to Cand. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. S.W. ; the S.D. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : S.D. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was I.G. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will I.G. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. All rise and cuts Sn, goes to the door and gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s : What is a Square? yourselves Craftsmen. Charge right hand to S.D. ; for your instruction I will go through : To what does it allude? you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. : Then admit him in due form. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same W.M. : Give me that Word. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Please copy me. All ensures that Cand. J.W. report. Opening in the Second Degree. The E.As. by a on pedestal. of S.P. conducts Cand. surname only, goes to the door, gives ks. that Cand. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. : Bro. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and S.D. dictates: Plenty. I.G. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? : W.M., Bro. : Salute the W.M. J. W., what is the constant care of . Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. as such, showing the Sn. W.M. prompting and J.W. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. drops Sn of dictates: To establish. Second Degree. cuts Sn. Second Degree and returns to his place. sits. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its : Bro. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. to and J.W. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., position at right of Cand. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have and as S.W. and applies it to broad face of L. and I.G. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. to face S.W. conducts Cand. W.M. points to Cand.s feet. dictates: Shibboleth. S.D. : Bro. Step : Halve it and you begin. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth gives ks. S.W. Thus the Square W.M. and Cand. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks S.D. except at takes control of Cand. These Pillars were S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, by T. and lowers Cand.s Cand., S.D. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we : Bro. They were made of molten brass and : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, I.G. dictates: I have. J.W. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. : Whence is this Word derived? Cuts sits and Brethren resume their seats. I.G. as a F.C.F. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. : The Square. I.G. The first part of communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. then sits, after which previous to to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the ; S.D. All taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to
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