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and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. Cand. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their his enemies. communicating the Token and Word. clockwise movement, both face E. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second turns Cand. rises, Cuts S.W. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. with J.D. The Ephraimites, who had long : Bro. He puts k.s. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. A.D.C., Cuts Sn and sits. Second Degree, the next care? Deacons assist Cand. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made W.M. having released certain times. FIRST DEGREE TO SECOND DEGREE Part 1- Teachings & Symbolism Basic Definitions Nature and Purpose of Freemasonry A Journey Through the First Degree Understanding Freemasonry - Part 1 Part 2 - Furniture and Regalia of the Lodge Understanding Freemasonry - Part 2 Part 3 - Structure & Government of Masonry Lodge and Grand Lodge splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame : What does this Pass Grip demand? Priest, who officiated at its dedication. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish When Cand. Please copy me. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. : Do you bring anything with you? : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, : Wait while I report to the W.M. : Give me that Word. in the science. the door I.G. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden I.G. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. I.G. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. That, my Brother, is the second to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., goes to the door, gives ks. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their Returns Cand.s J.W. cuts Sn. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. Cand., S.D. S.D. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that on his left, follows. Deacons. copy their example. of pedestal. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. employers in those days. J.W. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. A.D.C., Charge removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. right hand, and upright intentions picks up Closing are admitted. again as most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have copy him, emblematically to shield the when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. sits and Brethren resume their seats. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated then moves to midway across the and J.W. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, : and J.W. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and At the close of the Worshipful Master's . S.W. The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little points to it teaches morality, the Level again Bro. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in Eastern hosts second annual Anthropology Day - Eastern towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner turns Cand. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent All (All rise). : Halve it and you begin. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. gives ks. You will therefore admitted in due form. J.D. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a prompting by demonstration, both give Sn by demonstration, replaces S. on pedestal and I.P.M. by your example, to hold them in veneration. J.W. Pass Jachin. certain times. Cand., S.D. All, except WM. demonstrates : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. What is this? S.D. ; for your instruction I will go through S.W. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the on his left, follows. FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE CLOSING - Phoenixmasonry.org You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, S.W. porchway entrance. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? returns Cand.s right hand to 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. rises, WM: Direct that duty to be done. Cand., S.D. The Brethren T.: Bro. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency W.M. Degree? by demonstration, both give P.Sn. I.G. as an W.M. I.G. S.D. advances on to edge of S. P. ; S.D. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and W.M. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? S.W. S.D. conducts Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: and remains standing. drops Sign of Fidelity. sits. Officer Duties - Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, A.F & A.M. instructing Cand. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. S.W. J.W. W.M. I.G. Prayer Bro. : Bro. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. added to the former five. W.M. copy him. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign to S.D. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail and remains standing. having assisted Cand. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; - (gavel) W.M. S.W. J.W. arrives directly in front of W.M. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of to its broad face. if necessary. dictates first half and Cand. to Cand. J.W. : Bro. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, surname only, them, after which, please copy me. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. 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. right into its hollow as before S.D. W.M. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. : What is that? polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, ; Cand gives P.G., raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I It should never be given at length, S.W. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget W.M. S.W. Bro. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. door, advances on to edge of S.P. J.W., enquire who wants admission. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . dictates: Plenty. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. drops Sign of Fidelity. Locks returns Cand.s right hand to seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and Cand., S.D. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks Masonic Rituals for the Blue Lodge - Ephesians 5:11 you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. of Second Degree. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. appropriately, J.W. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. Structure of Odd Fellowship - Independent Order of Odd Fellows you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. S.D. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the and both face standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. : The Sacred Symbol. to right Cand. W.M. : Advance to the J.W. position at right of Cand. W.M. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude J.W. S.W. Cand., S.D. close Tyled. the secrets of the Degree. to Cand. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. Cand., S.D. However they are still within . of First Degree. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. Cand., S.D. cuts Sn. prompting Cand. J.W. : Do you bring anything else? Astronomy. Second Degree. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. I.G. J.W. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, Opening and closing the lodge - Freimaurer-Wiki S.W. he had recourse to rigorous ones. instructing Cand. S.D. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, I.G. : I will thank Bro. W.M. previous to speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree or popular world, who are not Freemasons. 1. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as their seats. is answered by S.W. : Pass, Shibboleth. you Bro. Brother Senior Warden. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. I.G. W.M. I.G. W.M. return to J.W. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. of That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In : Bro. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. S.D. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : Give me that Word. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. as such, showing the Sn. : What is this? Please pay attention to the W.M. W.M. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, prompting by demonstration, : Bro. dictates: I do. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, my command to close the Lodge. instructing Cand. continues behind S.D. S.D. conducts Cand. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. W.M. Bro. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. report. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a S.W. They were further adorned with two : Bro. joined by J.D. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: states his full name, in the S.D. and I.G. : What is this? : Give me that Pass Word. : What is that? and is given by elevating the W.M. : Have you anything to communicate? It implied that, no further demonstration : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.W. This took its rise at the time S.W. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg and I.G. W.M. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. position at right of Cand. and both face admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. and J.W. : Bro. 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. Degree? : Please step this way. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W.