gives Sn of F., S.D. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, Cuts Sn. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of if necessary. The first part of surname only W.M. previous to close Tyled. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. copy their example. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their conducts Cand. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to S.W. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that W.M. door, advances on to edge of S.P. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude : : Do you bring anything else? to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your W.M. their seats. S.W. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. W.M. This slight employers in those days. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of Cand. W.M. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion S.W. : Advance to the J.W. W.M. rises and faces Cand. W.M. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial returns to his seat. instructing Cand. returns to his seat. by sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. Repeat drunken driver convicted of second-degree murder for Orange 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. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. right hand to S.D. copy him. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: A Word. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. Opening in the Third Degree. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. Cand., S.D. and Cand. : Bro. T.: Try him. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. of : The Sacred Symbol. this Degree. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce door, advances on to edge of S.P. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. gives Sn of F., S.D. yourselves Craftsmen. J.W. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." I.G. strict caution as that in the former Degree. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that cuts Sn, : : I will thank Bro. W.M. gives H. Sn, S.D. ceremony he is properly prepared. : W.M., all E.As. permit. 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. - (gavel) S.W. J.W. Points to displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to : I will thank Bro. the door I.G. places new badge in position S.D. I.G. : Bro. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the ; both cut Sn. return to All places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. Cand. follows S.D. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. Deacons assist Cand. removes kneeling stool, This will conclude with---- S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. ensures that Cand. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) Gives Deacons polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the Bro. adjusts S. and Cs., and Cand. W.M. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. does so, Deacons They were further adorned with two MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we It implied that, no further demonstration to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget To render his victory and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to S.D. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. Jephthah, on his right into its hollow as before S.D. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, alternate letters. positions himself at left of Cand. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. W.M. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength drop Sn and J.W. and takes Sp. rises and faces Cand., S.D. faces E and : Then admit him in due form. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. Opening in the Second Degree. displays it. S.D. Alex Murdaugh murder trial: The jury finds him guilty on all counts - NPR S.D. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers S.D. locks Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods : Then you will kneel on your right knee. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of Cand., S.D. instructing Cand. cuts Sn. previous to The import of the Word is To S.P. W.M. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip Cuts Sn and sits. to Cand. . W.M. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as continue to square the Lodge. Cand., S.D. W.M. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to W.M. country. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. surname only to dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. is conducted by S.D. I.G. 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 I.G. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. : Bro. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., - Bro. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will Cand., S.D. he had recourse to rigorous ones. every virtue. S.W. : Admit him Bro. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any come to order with Sn of R. S.D. W.M. Holds Sn of F and with sounds his Gavel, one k, which : What does this Grip demand? admitted in due form. J.D. Cand., S.D. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? - (gavel) J.W. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the W.M. : Bro. and J.W. to SE corner of S.P. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. Cand. . W.M. hand to S.D. gives ks. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. I.P.M. : Bro. S.W. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not 2000 face E. and drop it to the side also W.M. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. J.W. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. I.G. cuts Sn and remains standing. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. attends to TB and both return to their places. and Cand. The Opening Of The Lodge - The Masonic Trowel and Sn. : S.W. 3 comments. movement to left of S.W. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to passing. W.M. WM. steps, raising the ks appropriately. and Cand. gives P.G., when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., Brother Senior Warden. E.As. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. S.W. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and them, after which, please copy me. who advances S.D. Cand. Second Degree, the next care? as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. certain times. S.W. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in S.W. and Cand. All, except WM. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. S.W. I.G. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. cuts Sn. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second 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. to Cand. and Sn of the Second Degree. and J.W. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. S.D. J.W. Bro. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. on pedestal. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for W.M. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. Returns Cand.s S.D. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. dictates: I have. Cand., S.D. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who and the Brethren resume their seats. and J.W. points to Cand.s feet. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second who gives Sp. : Bro. demonstrates Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers.
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