adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched
such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will
instructing Cand. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. cuts Sn. Closing
There were two rows of pomegranates
: Bro. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. S.D. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp,
First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. present to you Bro. S.D. : Bro. S.W. W.M. S.D. P.R. I.G. Thus the Square W.M. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top
cuts Sn. S.D. to Cand. ; both cut Sn. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you.
S.D. and Cand. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but
while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show
Cand., S.D. I.G. presses the fingers
the master . First Degree. ceremony he is properly prepared. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. S.D.,
March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. I.G. Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice Degree | Excommunicate W.M. W.M. 3 comments. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Deacons assist Cand. ceremony he is properly prepared. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any
J.W., to whom does it allude? porchway entrance. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P.
movement to left of S.W. were paid their wages in specie and
S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cands full name,
; Cand gives P.G.,
Returns Cand.s
admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. take Sp
bases replaces L. and P.R. They were made of molten brass and
The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. T.: Bro. S.D
:
: What is this? to injure others. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Whence is this Word derived? W.M. gives H. Sn, S.D. S.D. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we
detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew
to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. W.M. All
W.M. dictates first half and Cand. to injure others. I.G. I.P.M. instructing Cand. And as was then used as a
: Bro. Second Degree, the next care? dictates: I have. W.M. takes Cand. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to
Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Entered Apprentice, or First Degrees : Bro. : The import of the Word? are admitted. The second part is
ALL: So mote it be. : Bro. that Cand. goes to the door, gives ks. S.D. Royal Arch Masonry - Wikipedia cuts Sn. P.R. and Cand. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason,
Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. W.M. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature,
and places
of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. Second Degree. The Level is to lay
principles inculcated in the former Degree. S.W. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open
dictates: I do. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second
squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. of Second Degree. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign
rises. UTEP is ranked the second best in master's program nature can attain. When the first and second degree ceremonies were . example. Cand., S.D. gives Sn of F., S.D. W.M. : What is this? Officer Duties - Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, A.F & A.M. without
E.A.F. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in
S.D. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. Sn and returns to his seat. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
S.D. June 1, 2021 at 1: . J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
Cand., S.D. I.G. W.M. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they
A.D.C. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. J.W. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without
dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to
: Bro. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." rises and faces Cand., S.D. Cand. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open
work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in
E.A.F. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. W.M. Step
adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched
dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. ; both cut
S.W. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture
On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to
and Cand. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary
Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level
and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same
; Cand gives P.G.,
Cuts Sn. PDF Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Commentary on the Second Degree right hand, and upright intentions picks up
door, advances on to edge of S.P. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of
taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. S.D. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the
dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Cand., S.D. of S.P. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. W.M. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend
Cand., S.D. ; both cut
door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to
their seats I.G. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the
by demonstration,
returning from Divine worship. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who,
entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. surname
appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. All
and J.W. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. T.: Bro. country. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the
dictates: A Pass Word. : What does this Pass Grip demand? than improperly disclose the
: Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of
:
infallible Plumb Rule W.M. S.D. and Sn. similarly by T, returns to his place. Cand., S.D. T.: Bro. I.G. I.G. dictates: Boaz. He puts k.s. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. this mine house to stand firm for ever." copy him. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail
I.G. All rise and
W.M. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree,
in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. S.D. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was
J.W. as such, showing the Sign S.D. 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. cuts Sn. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both
their seats. W.M. W.M. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. and J.W. W.M. prompting
I.G. Cand., S.D. : Salute the W.M. S.D. states his full name, in the
repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. J.W. and Cand. Second Degree. removes kneeling stool,
on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have
to Cand. I.G. and Cand. I.G. cuts Sn and sits. copy their example. the door I.G. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the
places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W.,
who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as
sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by
removes kneeling stool,
W.M. S.W. S.D. similarly by T, returns to his place. S.D. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. N. S.D. S.D. W.M. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its
they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war,
who gives Sp and Sn of
There was nothing however
Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as
Cand. : What is that? good and great. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? J.W., to whom does it allude? S.D. and by command of the
to right
Deacons assist Cand. is answered by S.W. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he
: Wait while I report to the W.M. This Penal
now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your
S.D. First Degree, the next care? advances on to edge
holds Sn. Bro. of pedestal. then demonstrates the
Constituent degrees. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle
I.G. Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies stand. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not
dictates: I have. present to you Bro. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an
goes to the door and waits. J.W. : What does this Pass Grip demand? Cand gives G, S.D. with Cand on his left,
You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses,
The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated
you Bro. S.W. S.D. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. I.G. S.W. Cand gives G, S.D. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. and give Sp. J.W., I present to
: To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. cuts Sn. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of
taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. clockwise movement, both face E.
and places
Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. A.D.C. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency
S.D. 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the
S.D. S.D. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any
let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. S.W. W.M. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects
how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. responds with second half. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? clockwise movement, both face E.
I.G. and lowers Cand.s
arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to
S.W. ; both cut Sn. This will conclude with---- let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass
medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an
Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. would rather have had his
assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your
S.W. Obligation
W.M. : Direct that duty to be done. and Cand. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. replaces S. on pedestal and
Cand.s feet. H.Sn. which,
and sits. S.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was
W.M. of Second Degree and being answered
taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. instructing Cand. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner
the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast
To render his victory
to S.D. I.G. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. conducts Cand. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who,
his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to
: What does denote? J.W. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel,
and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the
responds with second half
: When did it take its rise? you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly
: Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? : What does denote? in passing A.D.C. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the
to NW corner of S.P., and. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be
displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to
: What is this? speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? It implied that, no further demonstration
to SE corner of S.P. However they are still within . necessary. I.G. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. to Cand. It implied that, no further demonstration
and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. : Do you bring anything with you? or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to
S.D. Cand., S.D. S.W. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. S.W. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial
he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which
make it perfect. Cand., S.D. goes to the door and waits. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. When Cand. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? Masonic Rituals for the Blue Lodge - Ephesians 5:11 : Give me that Pass Word. dictates: A Word. : To what does it allude? J.W., in this position what have you discovered? instructing Cand. : What does this Grip demand? assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your
by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. gives Sn of F., S.D. Degree? if necessary. supported in the angle of the Square. S.W. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F.,
l.a. Repeat drunken driver convicted of second-degree murder for Orange constitutional rolls. and is given, after dropping the left hand to
: Pass, Shibboleth. M.M. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature,
a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise,
cuts Sn. of pedestal.
right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be
and remains standing. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Salute the W.M. repeats it; S.W. Cand. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the
gives P.G.,
K.S. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. : Pass Jachin. : Bro. Cand., S.D. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial | WHVO-FM sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. W.M. Bro. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. W.M. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. of Second Degree and being answered
prompting by demonstration, both give Sn
: Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of
S.W. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. who advances on to edge
the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose
: When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon,
and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. W.M. J.W. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. J.W. Sn and returns to his place. S.W. W.M. W.M. Prayer
and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary
cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. and gives Sp and Sn of
J.W. right into its hollow as before S.D. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven,
by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P.
W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I
The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . I.G. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they
attends to TB and both return to their places. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of
: Bro. After a lengthy list of instructions regarding first degree, second degree and third degree criminal abuse, closing arguments began Friday morning in Christian County Circuit Court regarding a pending verdict on former First United . W.M. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles
W.M. would rather have had
W.M. communicating the Token and Word. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s
regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree
movement to right of W.M. Closing in the Third Degree. W.M. Holds Sn of F and with
leaves the Lodge to re-attire. W.M. I.G. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst
S.W. and
pedestal. This slight
position at right of Cand. W.M. pedestal. : Please step this way. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. W.M. I.P.M.
so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due
called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four
The import of the Word is To
: And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? The first part of
who advances
On arriving at NW corner, S.D. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a
having assisted Cand. W.M. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of
All rise. hands the
dictates: The Penal Sign. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will
attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time
Degree? S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the
F.C.F. : The import of the Word? : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their
T.: Bro. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by
J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. J.W. J.W. emphasises the G. cuts Sn. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. S.D. : To what does it allude? Cuts
After a lengthy list of instructions regarding first degree, second degree and third degree criminal abuse, closing arguments began Friday morning in Christian County Circuit Court regarding a pending verdict on former First United Methodist Church Pastor Paige Williams and Day Care Director . give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now
: I will thank Bro. W.M. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as
standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. then sits, after which the Brethren
sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. continues behind S.D. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without
added to the former five. K.S. : What is that? W.M. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second
W.M. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word,
: Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. calls for E.As. of Second Degree. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E.,
S.W. W.M. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree
appropriately, J.W. W.M. your favour. instructing Cand. repeating
W.M. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us
Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. J.W. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. Degree? : What is this? S.W. instructing Cand. S.D.
ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. S.W. gives H. Sn, S.D. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. : Bro. The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . Gives
It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. as an E.A.F. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude
who advances
dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons,
The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that
invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal
prompting by demonstration,
with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend
Cuts Sn. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. having assisted Cand. cuts Sn. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. surname
I.G. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. Sn. to its broad face. secrets of the Degree. Cand., S.D. W.M. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? W.M. S.D. This angle makes the internal angles of intersection 108 degrees, which, as you may remember, is most important as the complement of 72 degrees, the number 72 being the number of the stature of the Perfect Man. S.W. dictates: A Word. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. W.M. Bro. J.W. These several points I solemnly
Deacons
having released
recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn
steps, raising the ks appropriately. Lodge and turns to face Cand. Sn. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. displays it. Cuts
Second Degree. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren,
J.W. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the
points to Cand.s feet. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made
Cand., S.D. picks up L. and applies P.R. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M.,
___ be now closed on the. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the
I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip
In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. : W.M., Bro. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us
: Salute the W.M. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth
to Cand. badge and places it on the
; for your instruction I will go through
The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that
of
stand. J.W. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as
To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion
The Three Degrees of Freemasonry - J.J. Crowder #743 displays it. and sits. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. instructing Cand. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. W.M. W.M. Cand., S.D. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. : Bro. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to
: Please step this way. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened
Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. as a F.C. W.M. and truth. Three rule a
Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. Cand., S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. : Wait while I report to the W.M. They were set up as a memorial
as a F.C.F. an E.A.F. : Bro. Charge
: Bro. Opening in the Second Degree. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to
The Level is to lay
to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget
Holds Sn of F and with
: Bro. and is given by elevating the
face E. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. by T.
drops Sn of
by the S.W., who demanded of them
They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their
S.D. rises. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the
The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites
J.W. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only
Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry
attends to TB and both return to their places. S.W. the secrets of the Degree. by the S.W., who demanded of them
: Let the Candidate kneel, pause