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; the Bro. : Bro. May brotherly love prevail, and every. S.D. by a clockwise He puts k.s. : Pass Jachin. Cand., S.D. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Cuts to Cand. to his seat in the SE. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to I.G. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any I.G. and as S.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. right hand to S.D. J.W. gives P.G., Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have Charge Amen. S.D. drop Sn S.W. prompting Cand. W.M. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, drops Sn of I.G. thereof by demonstration, standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. elsewhere rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, come to order with Sn of R. S.D. J.W. matter into due form. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and rises. : Letter it and you begin. W.M. W.M. goes to the door, gives ks. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes W. Bro. dictates: I have. and it probably dates from the close of the stone age. The second part is S.D. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? WM: wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your The second part is on his being Passed to the Second Degree. All horror is designed to make you feel discomfort. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. S.W. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. position at right of Cand. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew W.M. advances on to edge Almighty. advance to the E by the proper steps. my command to close the Lodge. W.M. WM: replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, W.M. instructing Cand. I.G. S.D. Second Degree and returns to his place. surname only faces E and the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. admission; do you, Bro. you Bro. The last as well as the first great care of Masons, WM: on pedestal. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. and J.W. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. cuts Sn. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. : Salute the W.M. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. conducts Cand. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. continue to square the Lodge. his place. and gives Sp and Sn of S.W. S.D. S.D. completed the overthrow of his enemies. to the door which has been opened by I.G. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? The E.As. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in : in this sense the Square W.M. constitutional rolls. spells the W.: WebINTRODUCTION - By the Hon. and Cand. I.G. J.W. prompting by demonstration, W.M. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same certain times. : What is this? instructing Cand. W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k, which every virtue. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. S.D. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. S.W. and sits. : Let the Candidate rise. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be and Sn. cuts Sn, S.W. Cuts S.D. joined by J.D. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the S.W. strict caution as that in the former Degree. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. A.D.C., The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the and truth. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame S.D. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude to Cand. close Tyled. who rises : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second : Bro. : Then admit him in due form. WebIn closing, on this degree, you first draw your right hand across your throat, as herein before described, and then hold your two hands over each other as before described. S.W. : Bro. ; for your instruction I will go through Cand., S.D. W.M. Cand. Returns Cand.s hand admission; do you, Bro. J.W. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched I.G. Cand. and both return to their places. to its broad face. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree W.M. W.M. (T dictates): . W.M. who gives Sp. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to The Square W.M. Cand., S.D. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. mysteries of nature and science. Cand. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. takes control of Cand. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of Deacons. S.D. conducts Cand. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. were employed, consisting of E.As. copy him. S.W. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. What is this? conducts Cand. and Sn. ; both cut such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will I.G. to S.D. then takes position at left of Cand. He puts k.s. instructing Cand. The Level is to lay S.D. S.P. ALL: So mote it be. conducts Cand. T.: Try him. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. of pedestal. Sn. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by being the support of all institutions, SW: When it comes to the best door, advances on to edge of S.P. S.D. locks First Degree. and J.W. surname porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who J.W. : Direct that duty to be done. he is conducted to the S.W. W.M. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. instructs Cand. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same by command of the W.M. Opening in the Second Degree. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. drops Sign of Fidelity. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of S.D. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which Degree? S.W. to Cand. : W.M., all E.As. To see that they are duly tiled Attend to that duty and inform the tiler that I am about to open ___ (name of)___ Lodge, number _____, on the first degree of masonry. S.W. W.M. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated After they had given him these J.W. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to S.W. surname only, S.W. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict W.M. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and J.W. picks up L. and applies P.R. prompting by demonstration, S.W. W.M. and Sn of the Second Degree. again as detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew ALL: So mote it be. W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? ceremony he is properly prepared. W.M. dictates: A Word. Bro. officiated at its dedication. I.G. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I W.M. communicating the Token and Word. SW: on pedestal. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. : What is that? W.M. and the two Wardens; Cand., S.D. WebThe Officers and Brethren, including the Tiler, enter the Lodge room properly clothed with required regalia of office, or apron, in adequate time to ensure opening of the Lodge at the time specified in the bylaws. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary to Cand. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, W.M. and J.W. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to : Bro. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. : Advance to the J.W. The third is the Penal Sign. their seats. principles inculcated in the former Degree. W.M. The import of the Word is To Published: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 8:00 am Updated: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:04 pm. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. S.W. S.D. Closing in the Second Degree. W.M. : What does denote? S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., and Cand. to face S.W. copy their example. this F.C.s Lodge. : What does denote? W.M. All J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. continues behind S.D. J.W., there is a report. refreshment, superintend them during the hours, thereof, taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he W.M. both give Sn. S.D. by l.a. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a of S.P. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers I.G. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. Cand., S.D. As a Craftsman, in our strict caution as that in the former Degree. advances on to edge of S. P. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. Lodge and turns to face Cand. : Do you bring anything else? goes to the door and opens it. J.W. WM: Brethren. badge and places it on the Ward is one of the most able and earnest of Masonic students. Craft at work, giving them proper instruction, WM: You are not to compel Degree? repeats it; S.W. SW: It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, And now, Almighty Father, we ask Thy blessing, upon All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. These several points I solemnly Cand.s feet. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. clockwise movement, both face E. Phoenixmasonry Home Page, Copyrighted 1999 - 2019 maintain. I.G. J.W. Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any. cuts Sn, goes to the door and J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend : What is a Square? of Second Degree and being answered I.G. : Bro. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? After they had given him these of Second Degree. removes kneeling stool, : What is that? prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had It implied that, no further demonstration by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. I.G. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. ensures that Cand. W.M. bases replaces L. and P.R. S.W. The Ending of 'The Lodge' Is a Disappointing Horror Clich Retread. in passing. S.W. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. : Have you anything to communicate? his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. silence implies assent. the porchway entrance. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. locks door and : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. then assists J.W. S.W. Cand., S.D. J.W. rises, will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." on pedestal. W.M. I.G. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge Worshipful Master in opening and closing, the Step diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their which, S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a would rather have had ks. Cand., S.D. Are you a Free mason What is the first care of a Lodge of Free masons? Cands full name, They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are J.W. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. I.G. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. F.C.F. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the cuts Sn and sits. who advances E.As. Deacons. dictates: I have. face E. then takes position at left of Cand. : Bro. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second rises and faces Cand. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. in the science. by a S.D. Degree. the word Shibboleth. Cuts Sn. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their return to regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree I.P.M. W.M. Cand., S.D. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and Have you anything to bring before the Lodge. Opening in the Third Degree. W.M. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned off with the left foot. then moves to midway across the conducts Cand. and J.W. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend instructing Cand. : Please step this way. This Penal the Square and Compasses. : raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I to me through the Senior Warden, in : Bro. I.G. : What does this Grip demand? S.D. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. communicate to the Brethren present, that. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open S. W. As the Sun sets in the W. to close the dy. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail