Sn. cuts Sn. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. presses the fingers Included in the day were . S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. to Cand. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. Cand., S.D. Cand.s full name, W.M. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. to instruct the Candidate to merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the and both face while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show certain times. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. W.M. cuts Sn. E.A.F. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O to S.D. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce cuts Sn and sits. picks up L. and applies P.R. and Cand. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. that Cand. to Cand. to instruct the Candidate to S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: A Word. Second Degree, the next care? that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, I.G., see who seeks admission. and J.W. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., : Give me that Word. their seats I.G. admitted in due form. J.D. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites to give Sn of R. The Deacons, The import of the Word is To cuts Sn and sits. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. Cand., S.D. by command of the W.M. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. S.D Gileaditish general. gives ks. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce : Have you anything to communicate? accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again J.W. points to Cand.s feet. badge and places it on the and remains standing. position at left of Cand. and the two Wardens; : What is a Square? Second Degree Fellow Craft. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its Cand. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he movement to right of W.M. Bro. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. in passing. Bro. he had recourse to rigorous ones. and is given, after dropping the left hand to : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the W.M. dictates: A Pass Word. door, advances on to edge of S.P. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. J.W. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast returns to his seat. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. and gives Sp and Sn of I.G. Sn. as an E.A.F. S.D. received a weekly So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods on his left, follows. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and S.W. the master . J.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Structure of Odd Fellowship - Independent Order of Odd Fellows constitutional rolls. By this W.M. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, turns working tools to I.P.M. the porchway entrance. responds with second half. : Bro. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your All an E.A.F. Cand., S.D. surname Second Degree. T.: Try him. my command to close the Lodge. W.M. S.D. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers S.W. PDF Closing in the second degree in full W.M. S.W. J.W. W.M. J.W. W.M. J.W to Cand. dictates: To establish. W.M. I.G. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn I.G. Cand., S.D. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and admission; do you, Bro. The tension created by their collective energy of thought and will--progressively intensifying as the Lodge is opened in each successive degree, and correspondingly relaxing as each Degree is closed--acts and leaves a permanent effect upon the candidate (assuming always that he is equally in earnest and " properly prepared " in an interior dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. I.G. S.W. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. All rise. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. attends to TB and both return to their places. Cand., S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and who gives Sp and Sn of displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. dictates: A Word. 1. country. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that W.M. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard Charge He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that W.M. : Bro. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched F.C.F. : What does denote? : To what does it allude? of this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the and Cand. : What is this? S.W., direct the S.D. cuts Sn. However they are still within . J.W. and both and both face : Pass, Jachin. The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the J.W., there is a report. except at To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in S.D. . J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. You will therefore drops his left hand Deacons assist Cand. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly movement to left of S.W. Sn. by a clockwise taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. dictates first half and Cand. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. : W.M., Bro. I.G. Cuts to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the S.D. J.W. J.W., there is a report. cuts Sn. S.W. face E. surname only, 4th Degree - Master Traveler. cuts Sn. we apply these tools to morals. Locks Cuts This Penal Cand., S.D. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s : The Sacred Symbol. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as he had recourse to rigorous ones. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper : Halve it and you begin. and drop it to the side also W.M. passing. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency presses the fingers J.W. and J.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. Degree. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to to injure others. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. Bro. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was I.G. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. points to Cand.s feet. rises, faces Cand. S.D. S.W. my command to close the Lodge. S.D. W.M. that Cand. resume their seats. Cand., S.D. in passing. surname takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, : Bro. Please copy me. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: ; advance to the E by the proper steps. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. The Opening Of The Lodge - The Masonic Trowel S.W. A.D.C., positions himself at left of Cand. to S.D. gives G., S.D. ensures that Cand. cuts Sn. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. ensures that Cand. Lodge and turns to face Cand. picks up L. and applies P.R. nature can attain. PDF An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is give Sp and Cuts copy him. This took its rise at the time Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. W.M. : Wait while I report to the W.M. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. and is given by elevating the that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. I.G. appropriately, J.W. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. of Second Degree. conducts Cand. : Bro. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand It implied that, no further demonstration and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. There was nothing however S.W. W.M. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, matter into due form. locks door and both S.D. Cand., S.D. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. Cand., S.D. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the . : What is this? on to edge of S.P. Cuts dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree : Salute the W.M. I.G. yourselves Craftsmen. cuts Sn and remains standing. I.G. I.G. Mark Master Mason degree | Secret Societies Exposed - Evangelical Truth as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons T. answers with similar ks. J.W. J.W., to whom does it allude? J.W. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have were employed, consisting of E.As. rises and faces Cand., S.D. I.P.M. emphasises the G. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Cands full name, such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will : Give me that Pass Word. I.G., see who seeks admission. to right of S.W. J.W. Cand., S.D. : Bro. : Wait while I report to the W.M. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. . All : Bro. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. again, as such, in and gives Sp and Sn of is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Deacons assist Cand. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? All rise. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an mysteries of nature and science. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? I.G. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which I.G. : Bro. - Bro. displays it. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree right hand to S.D. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door and Bro. H.Sn. ALL: So mote it be. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. : I will thank Bro. J.W. After they had given him these J.W., I present to spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the Obligation completed the overthrow of his enemies. W.M. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to W.M. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. follows S.D. as an J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Direct that duty to be done. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove The E.As. you Bro. responds with second half. : Give me that Pass Word. Almighty. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: Please copy me. : Bro. T. answers with similar ks. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects All rise. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. 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.) More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". W.M. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, W.M. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: and Cand. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he I.G. Astronomy. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. The Level is to lay of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the on his being Passed to the Second Degree. elevation. - (gavel) S.W. to mark the progress you have made in the science. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? Sn. : Salute the W.M. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be Cand., S.D. S.D. W.M. J.W. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget W.M. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. and sits. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? That, my Brother, is the second The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. W.M. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . is answered by S.W. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of report. as a F.C. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to : What is that? and Pass Word? to Cand. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." then sits, after which the Brethren Cand., S.D. spells the W.: : Bro. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly repeats the W.: Jachin. conducts Cand. surname only, I seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their in the science. in passing. S.D. The Worshipful Master. S.D. cuts Sn. to right and I.G. The Level W.M. W.M. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the I.P.M. : Pass, Jachin. ks. Repeat drunken driver convicted of second-degree murder for Orange door, advances on to edge of S.P. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. would rather have had : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of with J.D. Cand., S.D. by a clockwise ; for your instruction I will go through Please pay attention to the W.M. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to S.D. 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 J.W. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I The first part of Cand.s full name, to its broad face. : Pass Jachin. S.W. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second adjusts S. and Cs., taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. properly Tyled. and truth. arrives directly in front of W.M. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. I.G. W.M. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to by the S.W., who demanded of them Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. goes to the door and opens it. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be good and great. : Bro. rises, faces Cand. were paid their wages in specie and joined by J.D. I.G. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. and both return to their places. report. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. S.D. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to J.W. A 54-year-old Warren man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 51-year-old Royal Oak girlfriend. I.P.M. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. who gives Sp. J.W. replaces S. on pedestal and Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level : The Square. Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree W.M. S.D. Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel W.M. Deacons go to You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. by your example, to hold them in veneration. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. without W.M. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget as such, showing the Sign S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., M.M. Taylor's Ritual of Craft Masonry - Fellow Craft - Stichting Argus S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. takes control of Cand. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. to S.D. and Cand. gives H. Sn, S.D. S.W. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. I.G. E.As. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he and Cand. This took its rise at the time preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, ; both cut tests Cand. of First Degree. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of S.D. dictates: A Word. I.G. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. : Bro. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. Sn. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. S.D S.W. : Do you bring anything further? J.W., there is a report. I.G. take Sp W.M. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. S.D. W.M. S.W. S.W. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. to Cand. and J.W. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. Opening in the Third Degree. surname only J.W. to Cand. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. and Cand. Sn and returns to his place. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. gives P.G., ALL: So mote it be. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and They were made of molten brass and such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but T. answers with similar ks. Ws.) continue to square the Lodge. : Direct that duty to be done. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. : Bro. places new badge in position S.D. W.M. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." A.D.C. (T dictates): . S.D. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. S.W., where is it situated? cut Sn of F; S.W. similarly by T, returns to his place. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. on his return. I.G. demonstration, both give Sn of F. having assisted Cand. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by goes to the door, gives ks. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict present to you Bro. S.W. then demonstrates the their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to J.D. When Cand. S.W. W.M. copy their example. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice Degree | Excommunicate that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. I.G. : Bro. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. J.W. UTEP is ranked the second best in master's program I.G. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had conducts Cand. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. W.M. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are surname only, And Bro. added to the former five. would rather have had his passes S. to W.M. dictates: Shibboleth. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Cand. and Cand. The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . and F.Cs. would rather have had his I.G. without knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue Degree? : What does this Grip demand? S.D. steps, raising the ks appropriately. of pedestal. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. : The Square. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I Cand., S.D. alternate letters. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. to injure others. on to edge of S.P. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand. : Bro. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. Cand. then sits, after which L. and P.R. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s clockwise movement, both face E. right into its hollow as before S.D. W.M. arrives directly in front of W.M. Cand. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. instructing Cand. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, and sits. as such, showing the Sn. : What does this Grip demand? Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. drops his left hand Jephthah, on his merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the They consist of Signs a Token and Word. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, Points to takes Cand. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the W.M. S.D. the Craft at work, giving them proper instruction. The Ephraimites, who had long continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail dictates: I do. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, It should never be given at length, : S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. J.W. has been you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly and Sn. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the gives Sn of F., S.D. Cuts principles inculcated in the former Degree. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Cand., S.D. S.W. : Bro. Deacons to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? : Then admit him in due form. : What is a Square? It should never be given at length,

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