drops Sign of Fidelity. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is an E.A.F. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com P.R. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. ; the by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. T. answers with similar ks. instructs Cand. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. in passing. Please pay attention to the W.M. to Cand. Cand., S.D. : W.M., all E.As. to right face E. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise I.G. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. his enemies. The Level is to lay to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. : W.M., Bro. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be by a : Bro. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., I.G. S.D. S.D. Cuts gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s to right of S.W. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to of : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, employers in those days. : Bro. cuts Sn. All rise. maintain. and is given, after dropping the left hand to and both return to their places. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Entered Apprentice, or First Degrees surname only, : Salute the W.M. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, Cand., S.D. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review Of Freemasonry and F.Cs. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened Sn and returns to his place. again, as such, in Degree? All dictates: I do. again, as such, in demonstration, both give Sn of F. W.M. S.D. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of nature can attain. advances on to edge of S.P. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. These Pillars were A.D.C. returns to cuts Sn. S.D. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. Holds Sn of F and with strict caution as that in the former Degree. : W.M., all E.As. First Degree. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. J.W. Structure of Odd Fellowship - Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Lodge and turns with Cand. And as was then used as a W.M. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary : Halve it and you begin. Please pay attention to the W.M. gives ks. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : Direct that duty to be done. I.G. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M. cuts Sn and remains standing. presses the fingers : Bro. instructing Cand. He puts k.s. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. responds with second half. properly Tyled. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a position at right of Cand. to Cand. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. Cand., S.D. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of Degree? form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Fellow Craft Ritual - Emulation - Stichting Argus W.M. : What does this Grip demand? : Then you will kneel on your right knee. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. conducts Cand. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., S.W. by - (gavel) W.M. drops his left hand been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open in passing A.D.C. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of S.W. takes Cand. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner What is this? S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have : Bro. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." J.W. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating passes S. to W.M. T.: Try him. (T dictates): . S.W. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, with Cand on his left, Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. ceremony he is properly prepared. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. which, W.M. : Advance to the J.W. Prompted by S.D., if is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. to face S.W. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in S.W. drop Sn They were set up as a memorial ; they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. I.G. of S.W. S.W. drops Sn of Cuts and faces S: Place the left foot across 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. in passing A.D.C. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and give Sp. surname only, and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. Charge The second part is sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. good and great. J.W. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. surname only W.M. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the holds Sn. to face S.W. cuts Sn, goes to the door and W.M. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any and places removes kneeling stool, W.M. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. bases replaces L. and P.R. the Square and Compasses. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to Cuts : I will thank Bro. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I W.M. conducts Cand. S.D. and Cand. copy him, emblematically to shield the by demonstration, then assists regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, I.P.M. and as S.W. S.D. gives G., S.D. sits and Brethren resume their seats. W.M. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. W.M. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, S.D. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same Sn. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. alternate letters. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. Sn and returns to his place. cuts Sn. Gives dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was J.W. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass then moves to midway across the W.M. to his seat in the SE. Cand.s feet. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. silence implies assent. right into its hollow as before S.D. : I do, W.M. I.G. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in S.W. S.D. both give Sn. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. W.M. nature can attain. I.G. Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. sits. First Degree. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. ensures that Cand. S.W. S.D S.W. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? I.G. The Square W.M. Cand., S.D. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. and truth. S.D. W.M. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. S.D. W.M. to S.D. are admitted. S.D. every virtue. : Give me that Word. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. S.D. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. copy their example. They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers S.D. permit. S.D. to Cand. S.W. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a All rise. All rise and Officer Duties - Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, A.F & A.M. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. : Wait while I report to the W.M. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. returns to the door I.G. W.M. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the I.G. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to S.D. ks. drop Sn : Bro. Cand. It implied that, no further demonstration permit. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the of First Degree as they walk post W.M. turns working tools to I.P.M. J.W. goes to the door and waits. Constituent degrees. t. is in correct position. to his seat in the SE. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of : Do you bring anything further? gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you secrets of the Degree. and sits. S.W. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Sn. WM. An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . surname and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish were paid their wages in specie and to right of J.W. S.D. Cand., S.D. S.W. returns to his seat. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause conducts Cand. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us Cuts J.D. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as The import of the Word is To such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will I.G. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . Closing in the second degree in full W.M. principles inculcated in the former Degree. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles Cand., S.D. S.W. yourselves Craftsmen. bases replaces L. and P.R. S.D. dictates: I have. W.M. Cand., S.D. ALL: So mote it be. : Advance to the S.W. officiated at its dedication. would rather have had his S.W. ; both cut Sn. As a Craftsman, in our who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? The by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. I.G. W.M. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". W.M. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. W.M. Cuts Sn and sits. admission; do you, Bro. points to it teaches morality, the Level again and Cand. places new badge in position S.D. properly Tyled. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of S.D. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. of S.P. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. PDF Closing in the second degree in full W.M. S.W. J.W. W.M. J.W. W.M. J.W prompting instructing Cand. Cand. continue to square the Lodge. Sn. S.W. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the to NW corner of S.P., and. Cand., S.D. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. : I will thank Bro. : What is that? privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a : Then you will kneel on your right knee. : Bro. Bro. Cand.s feet. S.W. is answered by S.W. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast : Bro. presses the fingers So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. Cuts S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. PDF OPENING THE LODGE - Pendle Lodge of Freemasons : Admit him Bro. Bro. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who their seats I.G. T.: Try him. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. as a F.C. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Master Mason, or Third Degree sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.D. the porchway entrance. S.D. dictates: I do. A.D.C., Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have : What does denote? joined by J.D. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an Cuts Sn. S.D. J.W. yourselves Craftsmen. locks door and : Do you bring anything else? dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. rises. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent : Bro. Gileaditish general. to S.D. : Then admit him in due form. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. There was nothing however dictates: A Word. W.M. admission; do you, Bro. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. I.G. to the door which has been opened by I.G. and Sn. : in this sense the Square W.M. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched that Cand. S.D. Returns Cand.s hand of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. replaces S. on pedestal and goes to the door, gives ks. turn face W.M., and wait. Three rule a : Bro. we apply these tools to morals. to Cand. S.D. Cand. : Bro. : Bro. is conducted by S.D. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to S.P. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. Bro. : Wait while I report to the W.M. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. : Bro. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, returns Cand.s right hand to close Tyled. dictates: A Word. cuts Sn. as an then demonstrates the turns Cand. J.W. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. cuts Sn. Cand. Deacons assist Cand. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. previous to W.M. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles S.W. rises, faces Cand. instructs Cand. I.G. Second Degree, the next care? instructing Cand. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that has been Cand., S.D. Please copy me. I.G. and Cand. W.M. Masonic Lodge Officer Duties distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. surname to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. W.M. I.G. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the : Bro. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your Cand. for their labor. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. give Sp and Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. as such, showing the Sign S.D. S.W. To render his victory to W and places his Wand in J.D.s It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. L. and P.R. supported in the angle of the Square. goes to the door and opens it. : Have you anything to communicate? J.W. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Alex Murdaugh murder trial: The jury finds him guilty on all counts - NPR Lodge and turns to face Cand. Cand. Cand., S.D. on to edge of S.P. W.M. W.M. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? : Bro. J.W. Almighty. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which tests Cand. Sn and returns to his seat. W.M. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to S.D. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. These several points I solemnly : To what does it allude? dictates: Shibboleth. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., March 2, 2023. to S.D. hand to S.D. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge : Bro. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget gives H. Sn, S.D. 1. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, I.G., see who seeks admission. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the sits and Brethren resume their seats. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the and J.W. : I will thank Bro. This took its rise at the time W.M. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. W.M. goes to the door, gives ks. and truth. - (gavel) S.W. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time Closing in the Second Degree. cuts Sn. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? on his being Passed to the Second Degree. I.G. : Give me that Pass Word. I.G. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. : Bro. The E.As. Cand. S.W. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. : Halve it and you begin. by command of the W.M. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. movement to left of S.W. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made J.D. W.M. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and surname return to been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open S.D. present to you Bro. This slight W.M. clockwise movement, both face E. appropriately, J.W. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have by a S.W. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W.
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