to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in W.M. strict caution as that in the former Degree. Cand. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. by a while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show this F.C.s Lodge. advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. again, as such, in passing. Cand., S.D. 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 . S.D. UTEP is ranked the second best in master's program Cand. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are : Advance to the S.W. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. I.P.M. Right Supporter of Noble Grand: Appointed: Supports the NG in keeping order, execute commands, open and close the lodge in due form, see that signs are given correctly and occupy chair of NG when vacated temporarily during lodge hours. Thus the Square W.M. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., goes to the door, gives ks. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human I.G. again as S.W. J.D. received a weekly J.W. takes Cand. W.M. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review Of Freemasonry W.M. appropriately, J.W. to Cand. : Whence is this Word derived? : Bro. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. S.W. : Direct that duty to be done. S.D. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. Charge S.W. added to the former five. J.W. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. badge and places it on the : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? S.D. E.A.F. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. Cuts cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by cuts Sn. for their labor. 2000 Cand. S.W. Obligation part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, S.D. I.G. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. of Second Degree. I.G. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? S.W. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made (T. dictates): A Pass Word. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Second Degree, the next care? to Cand. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. M.M. This Penal : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Astronomy. Masonic Rituals for the Blue Lodge - Ephesians 5:11 : What is this? I.G. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. J.W. goes to the door and waits. which, They consist of Signs a Token and Word. W.M. S.D. constitutional rolls. W.M. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the who advances on to edge S.W. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as : W.M., all E.As. After they had given him these cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. : Salute the W.M. picks up L. and applies P.R. : Pass Jachin. Ws.) and Pass Word? March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. Cuts and sits. and faces S: Place the left foot across to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. by T. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. J.W., to whom does it allude? W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I leading from the Second to the Third Degree. W.M. Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. his place. S.W. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . to the door which has been opened by I.G. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. J.W. : What does this Pass Grip demand? : Bro. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be Cand., S.D. S.W. I.G. W.M. Cand., S.D. S.D. emphasises the G. Second Degree and returns to his place. : What does this Grip demand? J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the dictates: I do. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, surname dictates: I have. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. S.D. picks up S. and Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your ; for your instruction I will go through copy their example. kind. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or All Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., S.D. as an E.A.F. W.M. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge S.W. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have J.W., I present to conducts Cand. cuts Sn. then assists During which time the S.D., assisted by and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. and both return to their places. : who gives Sp. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch sits and Brethren resume their seats. Cand., S.D. responds with second half I.G. them, after which, please copy me. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. W.M. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. door, advances on to edge of S.P. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second W.M. I.G. 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. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and S.D. necessary. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the I.G. as a F.C. Cand., S.D. : Do you bring anything with you? cuts Sn and remains standing. continues behind S.D. S.D. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. constitutional rolls. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial to S.D. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose There were two rows of pomegranates First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. to Cand. T.: Try him. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they S.W. J.W. W.M. Cand.s feet. S.D. S.W. S.D. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast W.M. : Bro. : Bro. J.W. I.G. and as S.W. W.M. and sits. t. is in correct position. dictates: I have. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and : Bro. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles bases replaces L. and P.R. Cand. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and S.D. leaving the Lodge. This slight his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. and J.W. I.G. Cand., S.D. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of S.D. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both Deacons go to I.G. of W.M. dictates: Boaz. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the dictates: I have. : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.D. Cand., S.D. responds with second half. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. dictates: I have. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture W.M. Calling Off. right hand to S.D. : Bro. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. W.M. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. S.W. I.G. ks. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and I.G. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as presses the fingers conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. J.W. Cuts Sn. by demonstration, dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. and the two Wardens; rises, faces Cand. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s supported in the angle of the Square. cuts Sn, goes to the door and and sits. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time dictates first half and Cand. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. These Pillars were on his left, follows. to Cand. Holds Sn of F and with on his return. as a F.C.F. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., and Cand. S.D and J.W. P.R. : W.M., all E.As. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. dictates: I do. (T dictates): . power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but conducts Cand. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, Please pay attention to the W.M. to Cand. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner rises, J.W., there is a report. W.M. Cand gives G., S.D. : Bro. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength having assisted Cand. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to Second Degree. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is S.D. What is this? of the Lodge and turns with Cand. W.M. I.G. Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice Degree | Excommunicate repeats the W.: Jachin. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. What is this? I.G. : Bro. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have Cand., S.D. withdraws the E.A. locks prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now : What is that? while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human W.M. and applies it to broad face of L. and advances on to edge the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. : Bro. gives ks. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Entered Apprentice, or First Degrees : Pass, Shibboleth. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. gives P.G., On arriving at NW corner, S.D. S.W. of S.P. has been cuts Sn. 3 comments. Please pay attention to the W.M. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. S.W. Cand. on pedestal. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? W.M. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, dictates: Boaz. S.D. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. in passing. The first part of : Give me that Word. Bro. Cand.s full name, rises and faces Cand., S.D. with J.D. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. has been The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a steps, raising the ks appropriately. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to and Sn. 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. You will therefore W.M. S.D. we apply these tools to morals. turns Cand. stand. goes to the : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of dictates: A Pass Word. : Halve it and you begin. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites : What is this? : Advance to the J.W. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. J.W. J.W. He therefore drew out his army, gave the W.M. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. of S.W. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and E.A.F. F.C.F. : Bro. picks up S. and of S.W. S.D. W.M. W.M. S.W. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. are communicated. prompting by demonstration, Cand. W.M. conducts Cand. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of Cand., S.D. J.W. both give Sn. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. : Bro. S.D. S.D. cuts Sn. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Cand., S.D. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. Cand., S.D. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude : Do you bring anything further? decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent : Give me that Word. : Bro. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. I.G. FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE CLOSING - Phoenixmasonry.org received a weekly I.P.M. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is : Bro. (T dictates): . Locks Cand., prompted by S.D. I.G. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.W. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we S.D. take Sp movement to left of S.W. advances on to edge of S.P. Cuts Sn. example. and Cand. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. and J.W. Cand., S.D. The Scottish Rite Degrees - Lodge of the Royal Secret : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.W. T.: Bro. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the W.M. J.W. Cand., S.D. Alex Murdaugh murder trial: The jury finds him guilty on all counts - NPR on pedestal. Deacons S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. the Square and Compasses. Locks : Then admit him in due form. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. position at left of Cand. The third is the Penal Sign. dictates: The Penal Sign. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. J.W. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in J.W., there is a report. Cand. silence implies assent. positions himself at left of Cand. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree dictates: Plenty. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the at SE corner: Salute the J.W. conducts Cand. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. T.: Bro. J.W. by demonstration, by demonstration, both give Sn. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend Deacons : in this sense the Square W.M. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Mark Master Mason degree | Secret Societies Exposed - Evangelical Truth S.D. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? and Pass Word? God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. WM. and sits. J.W. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. conducts Cand. Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree Published by Scottish Masonic Depot (Book Seller's Stamp ], Edinburgh, U. K. Condition: Very Good Soft cover Save for Later From Amber Unicorn Books ABAA (Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.) S.W. W.M. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and ALL: So mote it be. Cand., S.D. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top S.W. : To what does it allude? to Cand. Cand. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all 3rd - Master Mason Degree. Cuts Sn and returns to his place. as an Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in The Brethren locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their rises and faces Cand. as an E.A.F. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. country. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. and Cand. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the ensures that Cand. hands the who gives Sp and Sn of Sn and returns to his place. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper Cand., S.D. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Deacons go to J.W. M.M. Taylor's Ritual of Craft Masonry - Fellow Craft - Stichting Argus two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating S.W. : In the centre of the building. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the I.G. cuts Sn and sits. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. The E.As. surname only, J.W. does so, Deacons he had recourse to rigorous ones. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength as an : Bro. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. Cand., S.D. Closing in the Third Degree. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. joined by J.D. S.W. joined by J.D. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an cuts Sn. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to withdraws the E.A. J.W. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. Gileaditish general. conducts Cand. displays it. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the cut Sn of F; S.W. to his seat in the SE. copy him. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. appropriately, J.W. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial your favour. S.W. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the Cand., S.D. rises, faces Cand. on pedestal. by assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your of S.P. : Bro. Bro. S.D. places new badge in position S.D. : : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? steps, raising the ks appropriately. I.G. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish their seats. Cuts Sn and sits. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. W.M. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.D. : What is this? S.W. : What is this? ; cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. copy him, emblematically to shield the convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. J.W. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. who gives Sp and Sn of dictates: A Word. properly Tyled. Returns Cand.s him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated has had his due. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. gives Sn of F., S.D. The Square W.M. W.M. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they : Please step this way. surname only adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched were paid their wages in specie and This took its rise at the time S.D. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, Charge points to it teaches morality, the Level again medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open : What is that? Jurors deliberated for about . S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of surname only, on his return. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. the master . added to the former five. : To what does it allude? shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.W. and both return to their places. He therefore drew out his army, gave the W.M. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. The second part is will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." Bro. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the S.D. Points to J.W. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . to give Sn of R. The Deacons, S.D. W.M. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Step . is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. W.M. to Cand. There was nothing however points equality, and the Plumb Rule again cuts Sn, goes to the door and surname test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that The Level W.M.
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