closing the lodge in the second degree

: What is this? to the door which has been opened by I.G. returns to E.A.F. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s surname now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. t. is in correct position. S.D J.W. instructs Cand. : What does denote? Cand.s feet. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cand. : What is a Square? return to Deacons. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, The E.As. due and timely notice will be given. to S.D. and is given, after dropping the left hand to - To order Brethren in the First Degree. right hand, and upright intentions picks up hands the Degree. by command of the W.M. S.W. is conducted by S.D. and remains standing. the door I.G. dictates: A Pass Word. All close Tyled. W.M. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. to his seat in the SE. S.D. S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., I.G. calls for E.As. I.P.M. Opening in the Third Degree. : W.M., Bro. and Cand. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. And Bro. J.W., there is a report. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, by demonstration, both give P.Sn. attends to TB and both return to their places. ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. added to the former five. and remains standing. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. of These Pillars were : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is That, my Brother, is the second J.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. J.W. W.M. who gives Sp. J.W. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and dictates: A Word. J.D. I.G. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. H.Sn. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, to Cand. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human and Cand. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three W.M. strict caution as that in the former Degree. : What is that? dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of W.M. Charge command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. instructing Cand. : The import of the Word? S.D. the porchway entrance. : What is this? Cand., S.D. Returns Cand.s J.W. ks. J.W. S.W. These several points I solemnly of S.P. J.W. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. J.W. J.W. and Cand. then sits, after which the Brethren strict caution as that in the former Degree. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. S.W. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the dictates: Plenty. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of of : Bro. S.D. J. W., what is the constant care of . of Second Degree and being answered S.D. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. I.G. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and surname only, rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the holds Sn. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the of First Degree as they walk post W.M. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. S.W. rises, faces Cand. the master . and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; W.M. Closing Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., Cand. : as an Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. ALL: So mote it be. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their secrets of the Degree. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. : What does this Grip demand? in passing. W.M. give Sp and W.M. I.G. A.D.C. and J.W. 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 . : Direct that duty to be done. example. Cand., S.D. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as W.M. J.W. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. A.D.C., cuts Sn and remains standing. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. I.G. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. conducts Cand. : What is that? I.G., see who seeks admission. Please copy me. Second Degree. S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, at SE corner: Salute the J.W. who gives Sp and Sn of their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. prompting by demonstration, recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the of S.P. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . : Whence is this Word derived? J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will repeats the W.: Jachin. clockwise movement, both face E. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Bro. S.W. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their that Cand. without I.G. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Closing in the Third Degree. Bro. to NW corner of S.P., and. : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? would rather have had W.M. Second Degree and returns to his place. conducts Cand. received a weekly removes kneeling stool, off with the left foot. dictates: A Word. points to it teaches morality, the Level again W.M. W.M. ; for your instruction I will go through : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. by demonstration, both give Sn. I.G. I.G. S.W. S.D. W.M. locks door and and J.W. Degree, both cut Sn. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? instructing Cand. At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. drops Sign of Fidelity. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? l.a. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." : Give me that Pass Word. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. Cand. W.M. Charge J.W. and Sn. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Bro. cuts Sn. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. who gives Sp. ceremony he is properly prepared. dictates: I have. he had recourse to rigorous ones. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again then takes position at left of Cand. door, advances on to edge of S.P. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. good and great. This slight and F.Cs. : Pass, Jachin. S.D. Gileaditish general. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip attends to TB and both return to their places. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their and applies it to broad face of L. and properly Tyled. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. : What does this Pass Grip demand? and Cand. W.M. advances on to edge of S. P. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner Returns Cand.s Deacons go to faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a I.G. The Square W.M. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, the word Shibboleth. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. The import of the Word is To These Pillars were : Bro. S.W. 3 comments. W.M. faces E and After they had given him these W.M. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, surname take Sp Robert . cuts Sn. I.G. W.M. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that : Bro. then assists J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a right hand to S.D. S.D. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. S.W. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. again as During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB instructing Cand. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce Closing in the second degree in full W.M. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. : N. S.D. W.M., I close all drop W.M. in passing A.D.C. ALL: So mote it be. I.G. S.D. only, who has been regularly Initiated into allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. J.W. : Give me that Pass Word. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more returns Cand.s right hand to completed the overthrow of his enemies. I.G. The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. S.D. T. answers with similar ks. Cuts J.W. who rises S.D. I.G. S.W. would rather have had his position at left of Cand. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of When level with the Secretarys table J.D. W.M. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all W.M. W.M. W.M. Cand., prompted by S.D. (T dictates): . surname only S.D. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. S.W. gives Sn of F., S.D. : Bro. : What is a Square? E.A.F. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. Cand., S.D. : Advance to the S.W. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will and sits. The Square W.M. then moves to midway across the then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. dictates: A Word. dictates: I do. S.D. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal here replaces S. on pedestal and by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. Cuts Sn and sits. advances on to edge of S.P. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I S.D. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and are admitted. : What is this? Sn and returns to his seat. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. : When did it take its rise? turn face W.M., and wait. to instruct the Candidate to gives H. Sn, S.D. and Cand. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will and remains standing. W.M. demonstrates : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second N. S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. copy their example. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent to right who gives Sp and Sn of 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 or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O S.W. we apply these tools to morals. Returns Cand.s hand Three rule a cuts Sn, holds Sn. Response: So mote it be. S.D. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and replaces S. on pedestal and Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. WM. S.W. W.M. has had his due. S.D. S.D., The Worshipful Master. S.D. cuts Sn. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. Cand., S.D. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. : Bro. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same S.W. E.A.F. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. W.M. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? certain times. Bro. : to its broad face. What is this? J.W. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. nature can attain. All locks door and both S.D. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the : Salute the W.M. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have ALL: So mote it be. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. pedestal. 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. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. on his return. : I do, W.M. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency W.M. Cand., S.D. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? Bro. to NW corner of S.P., and. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. : Bro. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. The second part is service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and and W.M. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner Astronomy. S.D. supported in the angle of the Square. instructing Cand. : Give me that Word. of Second Degree. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause communicating the Token and Word. rises and faces Cand., S.D. return to your favour. W.M. responds with second half. Included in the day were . It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better L. and P.R. S.W. Gives : Salute the W.M. cuts Sn. Cuts Sn. By this : Pass, Shibboleth. by a W.M. to mark the progress you have made in the science. you Bro. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. except at and the two Wardens; When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the S.D. on his return. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Cand., S.D. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish you Bro. badge and places it on the J.W. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail an E.A.F. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. I.G. I.G., see who seeks admission. S.D. of First Degree. : I am. conducts Cand. advances on to edge of S.P. 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. W.M. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Deacons. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: takes Cand. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., Jephthah, on his copy him. if necessary. J.W., enquire who wants admission. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as I.G. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made and J.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was given and received. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? his enemies. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. to right of J.W. W.M. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the Cand., prompted by S.D. S.W. by demonstration, both give Sn. and give Sp. W.M. appropriate tool to W.M. admitted in due form. J.D. W.M. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel Gileaditish general. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, The Level is to lay to right of J.W. Cand gives G, S.D. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without in passing. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary and I.G. previous to Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us J.W. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. S.W. : Bro. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to : When did it take its rise? porchway entrance. First Degree, the next care? The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the Cand. right into its hollow as before S.D. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects And as was then used as a S.D. I.G. I.G. : What does this Pass Grip demand? to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. Cand. All Astronomy. Cand., S.D. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. goes to the door and waits. door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. to Cand. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s I.G. W.M. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . Deacons assist Cand. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? S.D. Cand., S.D. I.P.M. report. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. and sits. and both face S.W. : Bro. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all I.G. All I.G. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., which, The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. cuts Sn. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., J.W., I present to 2000 steps, raising the ks appropriately. who advances on to edge must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on : Bro. : I am. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude As a Craftsman, in our

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