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: As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are At the close of the Worshipful Master's . and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? S.D. by demonstration, cuts Sn. S.D. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. supported in the angle of the Square. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. J.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? S.D. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to The Level is to lay p. 10 p. 11. conducts Cand. conducts Cand. given and received. of Second Degree. to right of J.W. : Bro. by demonstration, Opening in the Third Degree. and Cand. having assisted Cand. 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. W.M. Cand., S.D. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in : What is this? gives Sn of F., S.D. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a S.D. to Cand. : Have you anything to communicate? by a clockwise S.W. : Bro. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com rises and faces Cand., S.D. joined by J.D. : I do, W.M. gives Sn of F., S.D. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, This then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. J.W. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. communicating the Token and Word. to instruct the Candidate to dictates: A Word. advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. J.W. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree S.D. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three sounds his Gavel, one k, which locks door and W.M. and J.W. Degree? : Halve it and you begin. When the first and second degree ceremonies were . W.M. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they Second Degree. dictates: A Word. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. silence implies assent. ; both cut Sn. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a W.M. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. Cand., S.D. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s : Pass Jachin. instructing Cand. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. : What does this Pass Grip demand? created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. All rise. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. and drop it to the side also W.M. S.W. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated matter into due form. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes continue to square the Lodge. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the responds with second half and Sn of the Second Degree. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood alternate letters. J.W. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., rises and faces Cand. I.G. returning from Divine worship. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry who rises S.W. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as W.M. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. S.D. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. : Bro. Response: So mote it be. dictates: I have. advances on to edge similarly by T, returns to his place. I.G. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. surname on his return. Closing prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and : I am. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the W.M. Holds Sn of F and with sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. dictates: Boaz. : What is that? W.M. goes to the door and opens it. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. I.G. S.W. and Cand. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your S.D. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., by the S.W., who demanded of them : What does this Grip demand? Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. returns Cand.s right hand to : The Sacred Symbol. I.G. to his seat in the SE. Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park W.M. 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. Cand gives G, S.D. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude dictates: A Word. W.M. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the by T. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . Please pay attention to the W.M. S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. on pedestal. here and I further solemnly promise to act as a the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. Cand. S.W., where is it situated? Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of W.M. Cand., S.D. ceremony he is properly prepared. Sn. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst and Cand. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. nature can attain. Deacons completed the overthrow of his enemies. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included : The Square. conducts Cand. Returns Cand.s All rise. has been You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, S.W. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. J.W. added to the former five. Cuts : Salute the W.M. : Do you bring anything else? who gives Sp. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, to the door which has been opened by I.G. rises and faces Cand. A.D.C. J.W. S.W. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. J.D. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. W.M. his enemies. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same W.M. dictates: I do. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. Second Degree and returns to his place. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, dictates: I have. ks. S.D. I.G. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. : What is that? sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. dictates: Plenty. goes to the door, gives ks. advance to the E by the proper steps. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., who gives Sp and Sn of - To order Brethren in the First Degree. with J.D. this F.C.s Lodge. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. J.W. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to does so, Deacons right into its hollow as before S.D. W.M. advance to the E by the proper steps. W. M. - Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is S.W. J.D. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. I.G. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . Degree. Brother Senior Warden. in the science. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner I.G. to Cand. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all picks up S. and sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. repeats it; S.W. S.D. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." J.W. only, who has been regularly Initiated into informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, Ws.) meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, to Cand. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now : What is a Square? : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second At Closing in the First Degree Master: Brethren--Before I declare the Lodge closed, let us, with all reverence and humility, express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe, for the favor already received. and Cand. then sits, after which S.D. The Level W.M. to Cand. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden on to edge of S.P. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. elevation. drop Sn S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. ; Cand gives P.G., S.W. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s Returns Cand.s and takes Sp. then takes position at left of Cand. and takes Sp. S.W. J.W., there is a report. to SE corner of S.P. During the opening and closing ceremonies, the Senior Deacon opens the Holy Scriptures to the correct passage of the degree being worked and closes it after the Lodge is adjourned. W.M. J.W. To render his victory by command of the W.M. W.M. J.W. and Cand. Second Degree. Returns Cand.s Thus the Square W.M. cut Sn of F; S.W. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. the Brethren resume their seats. W.M. T. answers with similar ks. holds Sn. S.W. conducts Cand. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the Mark Master Mason degree | Secret Societies Exposed - Evangelical Truth J.W., there is a report. S.D. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. I.G., see who seeks admission. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. : Have you anything to communicate? Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. J.W. J.W. First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. S.D. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. is answered by S.W. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. : What does denote? They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, is answered by S.W. in passing. J.W. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. of S.W. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. passing. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the turns Cand. Cand. of S.W. and Cand. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the : Let the Candidate rise. were employed, consisting of E.As. All is conducted by S.D. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. mysteries of nature and science. T.: Bro. to the door which has been opened by I.G. this Degree. goes to the door, gives ks. T.: Try him. rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.W. then sits, after which the Brethren my command to close the Lodge. Cand.s feet. and Sn of the Second Degree. W.M. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an W.M. They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . W.M. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial | WHVO-FM S.D. goes to the door and opens it. Cand., S.D. surname only : Bro. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. I.G. and sits. and Cand. I.G. S.D. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. places new badge in position S.D. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been S.D. : Admit him Bro. W.M. S.W., where is it situated? both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. leading from the Second to the Third Degree. S.W. W.M. takes Cand. W.M. S.D. the Square and Compasses. W.M. W.M. removes kneeling stool, Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. necessary. goes to the who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. I.G. Jay cadnap Gee. attends to TB and both return to their places. and F.Cs. W.M. S.W. to its broad face. S.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was : I will thank Bro. without W.M. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. with Cand on his left, Cand., S.D. ; for your instruction I will go through S.W. prompting dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. 2000 What is this? S.D. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. S.W. dictates: I do. Cand., S.D. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. report. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of of The Level is to lay to give Sn of R. The Deacons, S.D. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. Step both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. dictates: I have. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. S.D. to Cand. copy their example. W.M. Sn and returns to his place. faces E and To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. : Direct that duty to be done. : What is this? Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Entered Apprentice, or First Degrees winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. Closing S.D. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. to Cand. : What does this Grip demand? There were two rows of pomegranates : W.M., all E.As. gives one knock which is answered . Obligation The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. states his full name, in the who gives Sp. and W.M. These Pillars were God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. I.P.M. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude gives G., S.D. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second S.W. ; let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. : Halve it and you begin. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. S.D. dictates first half and Cand. Lodge and turns to face Cand. PDF Raising - West Lancashire Freemasons W.M. Cuts Cand., prompted by S.D. A.D.C., Cuts Sn and sits. then sits, after which the Brethren J.W., there is a report. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included I.G. S.D. 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. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will E.A.F. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us : What is that? S.D. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass to right to Cand. W.M. Astronomy. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is : Give me that Pass Word. W.M. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that to mark the progress you have made in the science. W.M. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. Cuts of S.P. W.M. S.D. and both return to their places. them, after which, please copy me. rises and faces Cand., S.D. then assists I.G. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be as an E.A.F. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. which, Lodge close Tyled. locks S.D. I.G. : Give me that Word. calls for E.As. to Cand. then assists S.W. S.D. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. S.D. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast and places his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. responds with second half. It implied that, no further demonstration S.W. I.G. instructing Cand. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be W.M. ceremony he is properly prepared. to Cand. S.D. Cand., S.D. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent gives P.G., spells the W.: : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the are communicated. : Please step this way. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. All W.M. He puts k.s. Deacons go to opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. J.W. I.G. W.M. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. : W.M., Bro.