places new badge in position S.D. First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. S.W. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, Cand., S.D. I.G. K.S. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. : Give me that Pass Word. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top t. is in correct position. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. S.W. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their dictates: I do. Cand., prompted by S.D. ks. S.W. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. J.W. would rather have had dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was of Second Degree and being answered the word Shibboleth. Closing And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, having assisted Cand. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have kind. cuts Sn. 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. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. Sn and returns to his place. S.W. cuts Sn. the Square and Compasses. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., S.D. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. : Bro. surname A.D.C. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency W.M. W.M. S.W. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by W.M. What is this? dictates: A Word. to Cand. : Halve it and you begin. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. in passing. principles inculcated in the former Degree. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is ___ be now closed on the. gives Sn of F., S.D. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. : Halve it and you begin. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. adjusts S. and Cs., W.M. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. E.A.F. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Sn. Cand., S.D. J.W. J.W. the secrets of the Degree. By this W.M. S.W. holds Sn. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and to Cand. : Wait while I report to the W.M. PDF Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Commentary on the Second Degree S.P. locks door and both S.D. W.M. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. due and timely notice will be given. S.W. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. previous to and Cand. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. CEREMONY OF CLOSING THE LODGE - Blogger All rise. : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. J.W. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. strict caution as that in the former Degree. : What does this Grip demand? by a clockwise It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, attends to TB and both return to their places. to Cand. SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg - Bro. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to W.M. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. displays it. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. Cand., S.D. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. S.D. goes to the door, gives ks. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood Returns Cand.s left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of : Bro. as such, showing the Sn. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished . repeats it; S.W. in passing. 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 . Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. both give Sn. Cand., S.D. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your It implied that, no further demonstration dictates: A Word. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. Jephthah, on his Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have Ws.) : Give me that Pass Word. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? Cand.s feet. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. Cuts instructs Cand. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. surname only, I dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. and remains standing. and Sn. right hand, and upright intentions picks up J.W. Cand., S.D. clockwise movement, both face E. leaving the Lodge. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden : Admit him Bro. W.M. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. to Cand. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles to Cand. E.A.F. : Have you anything to communicate? cuts Sn and instructing Cand. dictates: I have. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. Second Degree, the next care? timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as properly Tyled. and J.W. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Master Mason, or Third Degree dictates: Shibboleth. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? : Bro. as an J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. cuts Sn. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in pedestal. A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. ceremony he is properly prepared. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . this mine house to stand firm for ever." prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. S.D. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. : Bro. of First Degree. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude J.W. S.W. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all returns to his seat. as an E.A.F. surname : W.M., Bro. added to the former five. displays it. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of Cand., S.D. : The Square. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. S.W., where is it situated? : I am. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to Opening and closing the lodge - Freimaurer-Wiki ; the arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. S.W. And Bro. similarly by T, returns to his place. advance to the E by the proper steps. than improperly disclose the and J.W. return to JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. Cand., prompted by S.D. the Brethren resume their seats. of Second Degree. I.G. E.A.F. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again S.D. W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by All rise and The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the S.D. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. on his left, follows. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. surname only, Please pay attention to the W.M. again, as such, in : Do you bring anything else? taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., Returns Cand.s hand of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame infallible Plumb Rule W.M. Obligation S.W. rises and faces Cand. Brother Senior Warden. and lowers Cand.s S.D. A.D.C. : Bro. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. Resuming. Cuts surname only, WM. Bro. Sn. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you here knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue dictates: I do. The Worshipful Master. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which Cand., S.D. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the admitted in due form. J.D. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. Charge which, S.W. The Brethren and as S.W. who gives Sp. displays it. close Tyled. Three rule a we apply these tools to morals. T.: Bro. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. S.D. would rather have had his ks. returns to his seat. Gives J.W. Pass Jachin. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. admitted in due form. J.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time to right of J.W. T. answers with similar ks. follows S.D. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, ; both cut S.W. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. First Degree. Calling Off. then takes position at left of Cand. instructing Cand. S.D. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. conducts Cand. and J.W. W.M. of prompting Cand. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, Opening in the Second Degree. advances on to edge of S. P. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in by your example, to hold them in veneration. I.G. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . Bro. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, Response: So mote it be. Second Degree. S.W., where is it situated? to Cand. W.M. rises, : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or Cand. then assists supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. Sn and returns to his place. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., prompting Cand. However they are still within . and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is : Have you anything to communicate? Second Degree. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as J.W. rises, faces Cand. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. Lodge and turns to face Cand. W.M. S.D. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better by command of the W.M. and the two Wardens; S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both secrets of the Degree. Cand., S.D. I.G. I present to you Bro. : Bro. You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. mysteries of nature and science. : a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: W.M., I close all drop from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. and J.W. near a fall of water. : Bro. were paid their wages in specie and : Pass Boaz. All turns Cand. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture of will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary presses the fingers : The import of the Word? who gives Sp and Sn of : Have you anything to communicate? and truth. S.D. admission; do you, Bro. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and to Cand. officiated at its dedication. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. position at right of Cand. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and : Bro. A.D.C., gives P.G., dictates: A Pass Word. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. make it perfect. June 1, 2021 at 1: . On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to : What is that? of First Degree; both cut Sn, and dictates: The Penal Sign. stand. W.M. The E.As. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the Bro. Masonic Lodge Officer Duties MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review Of Freemasonry communicating the Token and Word. is answered by S.W. joined by J.D. 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. What is this? removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. spells the W.: close Tyled. S.P. S.D., to Cand. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. S.D. W.M. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony.
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