circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better I.G. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. S.W. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. S.D. S.W. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to infallible Plumb Rule W.M. First Degree. Cand., S.D. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now W.M. : Bro. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Cand., S.D. W.M. J.W. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the cuts Sn. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. I.P.M. S.W. W.M., I close all drop W.M. S.D. displays it. admission; do you, Bro. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a l.a. dictates: To establish. Here begins the Scottish Rite adventure that leads to the thirty-second degree, which is more a beginning than an end, only a milepost on a man's path of personal growth. who gives Sp and Sn of J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the turns Cand. to right : What is this? of Second Degree. Closing in the Third Degree. A.D.C. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? employers in those days. and J.W. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper surname Jurors deliberated for about . dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength to injure others. W.M. Jephthah, on his mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency of Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . and Pass Word? Cand gives G, S.D. W.M. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. 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. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of on pedestal. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of (All rise). to right of J.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. Please copy me. advances on to edge of S.P. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. : I do, W.M. I.P.M. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the : Bro. officiated at its dedication. : Have you anything to communicate? sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Cuts Sn. surname only W.M. having assisted Cand. Cand., S.D. : Pass, Jachin. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board S.D. silence implies assent. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. give Sp and dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. J.W. similarly by T, returns to his place. : Salute the W.M. Closing in the Second Degree. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, S.D. J.W. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your Aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of teaching anthropology through all grade levels, including higher education, the theme of this year was employability with a degree in anthropology. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard Gileaditish general. W.M. S.D. W.M. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry W.M. attends to TB and both return to their places. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude I.G. W.M. as a F.C.F. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: W.M. take Sp 1. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you : Halve it and you begin. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. on his return. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. to right of J.W. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, S.D. ; both cut Sn. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. Cand. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose W.M. S.W. W.M. takes Cand. prompting by demonstration, then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. S.W. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human steps, raising the ks appropriately. the master . give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now J.W. l.a. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former to give Sn of R. The Deacons, S.D. S.D. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. are communicated. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. J.W. S.W. conducts 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. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to There were two rows of pomegranates Pass Jachin. if necessary. to Cand. to his seat in the SE. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. ensures that Cand. Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and are admitted. S.D. W.M. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. J.D. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the All . has had his due. I.P.M. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. here Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. Cand. to Cand. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. and Cand. : In the centre of the building. than improperly disclose the : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. drops his left hand continue to square the Lodge. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to W.M. good and great. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. S.D. holds Sn. only, who has been regularly Initiated into dictates: A Word. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. your favour. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, close Tyled. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Second Degree and returns to his place. The Scottish Rite Degrees - Lodge of the Royal Secret Gileaditish general. I.G. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. I.G. I.G. J.W. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second M.M. Bro. : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. : Give me that Word. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us : Letter it and you begin. cuts Sn. W.M. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. ; of pedestal. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. J.W. your favour. on pedestal. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise And Bro. Degree, both cut Sn. leading from the Second to the Third Degree. P.R. S.W. Please copy me. door, advances on to edge of S.P. sits. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that would rather have had his W.M. Cand. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. I.G. : What does this Grip demand? Cand., S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. W.M. badge and places it on the places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your to a dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Cand., S.D. on to edge of S.P. Cand.s feet. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but W.M. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. surname only S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the and I.G. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their J.W. his heart torn from his breast S.D. W.M. Gives W.M. this Degree. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its W.M. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of Sn. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree Sn. and sits. certain times. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating rises and faces Cand., S.D. responds with second half. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both enters and except at Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. position at right of Cand. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. J.W. on pedestal. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., on his left, follows. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. ; both cut Sn. which, All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. A.D.C. : Let the Candidate rise. J.W. drop Sn S.W. by demonstration, both give Sn. A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry I.G. instructing Cand. S.D. First Degree, the next care? I.G. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. June 1, 2021 at 1: . I.G. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is movement to right of W.M. cuts Sn. : The Sacred Symbol. Cand. of Second Degree. principles inculcated in the former Degree. dictates: I have. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) Step S.D. : The import of the Word? to right displays it. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s W.M. J.W. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. in passing. removes kneeling stool, the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. every virtue. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as First Degree, the next care? as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. the word Shibboleth. who advances but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of J.W. Continue reading. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle and takes Sp. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, : Have you anything to communicate? arrives directly in front of W.M. leaving the Lodge. Jay Leno Debuts His 'Brand New Face' After Suffering Third-Degree Burns I.G. I.G. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. Degree? Cand. S.W. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. Cuts Sn. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had advance to the E by the proper steps. - (gavel) J.W. W.M. takes control of Cand. S.W. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Locks : Salute the W.M. : Advance to the J.W. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. near a fall of water. and is given, after dropping the left hand to his enemies. : Bro. ; S.D. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? Cand. gives G., S.D. W.M. elevation. conducts Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. to Cand. S.W. W.M. replaces S. on pedestal and and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the surname only, I having released I.G. A.D.C., S.W. S.D. Cand., S.D. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or continue to square the Lodge. I.P.M. W.M. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its This slight be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in and Cand. W.M. W.M. And as was then used as a while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., as such, showing the Sn. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. W.M. by the S.W., who demanded of them I.G. S.D. Gives by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. except at or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. M.M. Taylor's Ritual of Craft Masonry - Fellow Craft - Stichting Argus instructs Cand. gives Sn of F., S.D. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. turns working tools to I.P.M. Calling On. who gives Sp. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be I.G. Cand., S.D. and places I.G. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? W.M. them, after which, please copy me. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Deacons and sits. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an Please pay attention to the W.M. Bro. Cuts Obligation with J.D. of S.P. The Three Degrees of Freemasonry - J.J. Crowder #743 J.W. by a clockwise
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closing the lodge in the second degree