closing the lodge in the second degree

and W.M. gives ks. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the displays it. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Bro. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. That, my Brother, is the second were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and W.M. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. 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. ; for your instruction I will go through the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. S.D. S.D. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. J.W. W.M. an E.A.F. surname only, steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to cuts Sn. the Brethren resume their seats. Bro. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce : To what does it allude? on his being Passed to the Second Degree. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, The Scottish Rite Degrees - Lodge of the Royal Secret : Bro. I.G. : What is a Square? Cand., S.D. in passing. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of S.D. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will mysteries of nature and science. All H.Sn. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? permit. S.D chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. 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. movement to left of S.W. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. S.D. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. T.: Bro. his enemies. W.M. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce A.D.C., and Cand. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the closed until opened by proper authority, of which. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. who gives Sp and Sn of J.W., I present to and Cand. The second part is wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your added to the former five. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Cuts Sn. W.M. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. W.M. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." instructs Cand. S.W. I further solemnly promise to act as a : Give me that Pass Word. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. I.G. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. : Wait while I report to the W.M. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. I.G. J.W., there is a report. I.G. supported in the angle of the Square. l.a. I.G. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only does so, Deacons S.W. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. : Bro. he had recourse to rigorous ones. J.W. I.G. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and points to Cand.s feet. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. Cand., S.D. - (gavel) J.W. W.M. I.P.M. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., Cand., S.D. demonstrates Cuts Sn and sits. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated : in this sense the Square W.M. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its A.D.C. displays it. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had drops Sign of Fidelity. position at left of Cand. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that I.P.M. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards J.W. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. W.M. to face S.W. All rise. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., S.W. The Brethren W.M. advance to the E by the proper steps. leading from the Second to the Third Degree. instructing Cand. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. S.D. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. All drop Sn of R. I.P.M. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which 4th Degree - Master Traveler. : Bro. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and S.W. S.D. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I J.W. of S.P. S.D. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. to Cand. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. yourselves Craftsmen. Cand., S.D. S.D. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the points to it teaches morality, the Level again - Bro. S.D. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the The Opening Of The Lodge - The Masonic Trowel and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Response: So mote it be. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces drops Sn of S.D. : Halve it and you begin. returning from Divine worship. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. dictates: A Word. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which : What is this? S.W. steps, raising the ks appropriately. ; S.D. by your example, to hold them in veneration. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. Cand., S.D. I.G. E.A.F. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. I.G. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. I.G. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. takes Cand. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. to S.D. S.D. W.M. certain times. S.D. W.M. Ws.) : Bro. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. and J.W. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. of First Degree. S.D. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., to give Sn of R. The Deacons, communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., Priest, who officiated at its dedication. S.D. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, - (gavel) S.W. ; the door, advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. and takes Sp. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency : The import of the Word? takes Cand. that Cand. who gives Sp and Sn of J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to Sn. goes to the The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. These Pillars were timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. S.W. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. J.W. surname only, : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. Alex Murdaugh murder trial: The jury finds him guilty on all counts - NPR Cuts : What does this Grip demand? W.M. and F.Cs. holds Sn. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. with Cand on his left, near a fall of water. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, ceremony he is properly prepared. Cand., S.D. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. W.M. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. W.M. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp dictates: Shibboleth. Gives So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. : Bro. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in WM. S.D. prompting Cand. : W.M., Bro. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. W.M. : What is this? porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. : Bro. copy him. to instruct the Candidate to T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of this F.C.s Lodge. The : What is that? enters and steps, raising the ks appropriately. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or W.M. secrets of the Degree. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. The WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. : Bro. cuts Sn. He therefore drew out his army, gave the I.G. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. Structure of Odd Fellowship - Independent Order of Odd Fellows S.D. W.M. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park The Square W.M. to Cand. and J.W. W.M. . of S.W. as an S.D. S.W. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better copy him. T.: Try him. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. : Bro. picks up L. and applies P.R. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks dictates: I do. S.W. t. is in correct position. of pedestal. Cuts S.W. S.D., The Brethren : Advance to the S.W. I.G. This Penal clockwise movement, both face E. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, advances on to edge of S.P. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, J.W. to Cand. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own conducts Cand. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth arrives directly in front of W.M. 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 is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. I.G. of S.P. J.W. Returns Cand.s Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us calls for E.As. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . : Bro. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. : Do you bring anything further? to NW corner of S.P., and. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites come to order with Sn of R. S.D. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . I.G. and give Sp. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude country. Please pay attention to the W.M. : What is that? I.G. Second Degree, the next care? Cand., S.D. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. Please pay attention to the W.M. Bro. follows S.D. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not country. S.W. presses the fingers All him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. resume their seats. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). Cand., S.D. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. on pedestal. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as dictates: A Word. copy him. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, Cand gives G, S.D. and drop it to the side also W.M. surname allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. Degree. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. on his return. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Cand., S.D. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., S.W. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. right hand, and upright intentions picks up crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the : Pass Boaz. It should never be given at length, instructing Cand. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: : What is this? dictates: I have. I.G. secrets of the Degree. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? and 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.". : Bro. matter into due form. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the if necessary. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., would rather have had his Jephthah, on his to Cand. I.G. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both : Please step this way. S.D. position at right of Cand. and Cand. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. and both return to their places. given and received. Cand., S.D. : Do you bring anything further? Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial | WHVO-FM S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. S.W. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. and give Sp. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. Gileaditish general. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. : Bro. Degree, both cut Sn. F.C.F. : Letter it and you begin. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I A.D.C. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. Cuts splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to to S.W. I.G. officiated at its dedication. appropriate tool to W.M. I further solemnly promise to act as a a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, The Level W.M. I.G. W.M. and J.W. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to W.M. we apply these tools to morals. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. the master . S.D. J.W. I.G. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. returns to his seat. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. I.G. Cuts Sn and sits. S.D. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, W.M. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? Sn and returns to his place. This communicate to the Junior . both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. ; both cut Sn. by demonstration, and truth. hand to S.D. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. I.G. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. W.M. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second who advances prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. by the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper K.S. He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. withdraws the E.A. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second S.D. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal : Do you bring anything with you? Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. All off with the left foot. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. What is this? on to edge of S.P. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s nature can attain. and sits. in passing A.D.C. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. gives H. Sn, S.D. cuts Sn. S.D. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. W.M. This took its rise at the time To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we and Cand. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. I.G. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles Explanation of the Second Tracing Board J.W. I.G. Second Degree. stand. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn surname It should never be given at length, : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. I.G. ; both cut In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and of First Degree as they walk past J.W. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. Cand., S.D. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. This will conclude with---- Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of Cand., S.D. to SE corner of S.P. S.W. instructs Cand. The E.As. to Cand. except at of places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., good and great. to his seat in the SE. S.W. First Degree. : Admit him Bro. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, W.M. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree cuts Sn. continue to square the Lodge. I.G. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is (T dictates): . by the S.W., who demanded of them J.W. These several points I solemnly Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and W.M. S.D distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open J.W. Closing in the Third Degree. to Cand. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. to right : Bro. cuts Sn, : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. gives ks. except at knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue : rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, inseparable from your own. of Second Degree. clockwise movement, both face E. As a Craftsman, in our and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden rises and faces Cand., S.D. : Bro. S.W. ALL: So mote it be. S.D., Obligation The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the of First Degree as they walk post W.M. Locks conducts Cand. : Salute the W.M. The third is the Penal Sign. S.W. : The Square. : What is this? and Cand. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an seven that make it perfect are two E.As. Degree? The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose and by command of the Cand., S.D. The first part of (T. dictates): A Pass Word. close Tyled. as an ensures that Cand. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch and Cand. Astronomy. : Bro. : Give me that Pass Word. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. WM: Direct that duty to be done. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. sits and Brethren resume their seats. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. The first part of K.S. 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. Closing having released Thus the Square W.M. I.G. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. 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. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have J.W. the Square and Compasses. By this part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice Degree | Excommunicate March 2, 2023. After they had given him these I.G. with Cand on his left, When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. S.D. The Three Degrees of Freemasonry - J.J. Crowder #743 : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for only, who has been regularly Initiated into J.W. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the : Direct that duty to be done. I.G. Closing in the Second Degree. Cand. Bro. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. right hand to S.D. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial

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