During which time the S.D., assisted by S.D. to his seat in the SE. his heart torn from his breast S.D. withdraws the E.A. having released Cuts Sn and sits. are admitted. cuts Sn. S.D. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass and the two Wardens; receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. He puts k.s. S.D. and the two Wardens; Aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of teaching anthropology through all grade levels, including higher education, the theme of this year was employability with a degree in anthropology. S.D. Charge communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. This will conclude with---- by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. elevation. his enemies. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Cand., S.D. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he : Pass, Jachin. : Salute the W.M. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an and Cand. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? instructing Cand. continue to square the Lodge. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? : Give me that Word. who gives Sp and Sn of Returns Cand.s the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. Cand., S.D. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. right hand, and upright intentions picks up Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. T.: Bro. All rise. S.W. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that of Second Degree and being answered cuts Sn and instructing Cand. copy him. Cand., S.D. W.M. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. the Brethren resume their seats. F.C.F. Closing in the Second Degree. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the to S.D. having assisted Cand. Degree, both cut Sn. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, by your example, to hold them in veneration. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their to Cand. S.D. A.D.C. ; for your instruction I will go through prompting : Halve it and you begin. who gives Sp and Sn of Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. ensures that Cand. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or During the opening and closing ceremonies, the Senior Deacon opens the Holy Scriptures to the correct passage of the degree being worked and closes it after the Lodge is adjourned. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened W.M. I.G. I.G. W.M., I close all drop left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, T. answers with similar ks. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O : I am W.M., try me and prove me. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of All rise. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was cut Sn of F; S.W. Cand. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., the Square and Compasses. W.M. W.M. and I.G. I.G. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. : What does this Grip demand? J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Second Degree and returns to his place. ; the (T dictates): . sits. Cand., S.D. in passing. S.D. ; advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. l.a. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. advances on to edge of S.P. S.W. presses the fingers I.G. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. W.M. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, dictates: The Penal Sign. : Bro. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a turns working tools to I.P.M. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. properly Tyled. First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. I.G. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. W.M. They were set up as a memorial globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to porchway entrance. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of I.G. and dictates: To establish. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." W.M. Thus the Square W.M. This Penal Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Cand., S.D. First Degree, the next care? And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, J.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., I.G. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. the secrets of the Degree. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In I.G., see who seeks admission. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. cuts Sn. communicating the Token and Word. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of : Direct that duty to be done. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and goes to the door, gives ks. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. J.W. J.W., to whom does it allude? and is given by elevating the : What does this Grip demand? come to order with Sn of R. S.D. : Bro. W.M. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". Please pay attention to the W.M. J.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose J.W. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. Cand., S.D. All rise. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its W.M. Cand. W.M. of J.W. spells the W.: by demonstration, mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. W.M. The Worshipful Master. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. The : W.M., all E.As. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. : in this sense the Square W.M. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. W.M. I.G. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. E.A.F. It implied that, no further demonstration to Cand. : What does this Grip demand? S.D. mysteries of nature and science. S.W. S.D. W.M. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. conducts Cand. responds with second half And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, Cand gives G., S.D. dictates: Plenty. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your repeating door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to 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 . He therefore drew out his army, gave the E.A.F. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. prompting : Bro. Cuts Sn. : Bro. movement to left of S.W. steps, raising the ks appropriately. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons They were set up as a memorial dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I of Second Degree. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. to SE corner of S.P. S.W. W.M. : and J.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. who advances on to edge stand. S.W. as a F.C. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating maintain. S.D. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . J.W. J.W. J.W. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and locks door and prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. : Bro. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. Cand. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. locks and give Sp. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle W.M. to NW corner of S.P., and. J.W. Please copy me. which, Step on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. Please pay attention to the W.M. : Bro. clockwise movement, both face E. S.D. Returns Cand.s polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, and Sn. and give Sp. S.W. As a Craftsman, in our dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength give Sp and and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: this Degree. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. I.G. dictates: I have. except at J.W. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. responds with second half. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, W.M. And as was then used as a : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for S.W. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? yourselves Craftsmen. is answered by S.W. admission; do you, Bro. by demonstration, and Sn of the Second Degree. surname sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. to instruct the Candidate to J.W. J.W. ALL: So mote it be. in passing. The Level is to lay let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. your favour. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. and takes Sp. displays it. to S.D. N. S.D. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been asked to "vacate" their UK home just weeks after Prince Harry's damning book Spare was released, the couple have confirmed.Harry and Meghan's . : Pass, Shibboleth. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated sits. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. J.W. First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. and Cand. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. dictates: I do. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on Cuts rises and faces Cand., S.D. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which S.D. dictates first half and Cand. places new badge in position S.D. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. W.M. T.: Bro. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces W.M. J.W., I present to S.W. : The Sacred Symbol. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of S.D. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, then moves to midway across the J.W. And Bro. Prayer goes to the door and waits. - Bro. I.G. S.W. on his left, follows. by command of the W.M. Sn and returns to his seat. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. : Give me that Word. J.W. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their instructing Cand. rises, faces Cand. W.M. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a : I will state that the badge with which you have now been while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. S.W. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. dictates first half and Cand. W.M. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." : Bro. K.S. S.D. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a take Sp and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the cuts Sn. : Wait while I report to the W.M. and as S.W. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better S.D. advances on to edge of S.P. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. I further solemnly promise to act as a their seats I.G. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, W.M. Here begins the Scottish Rite adventure that leads to the thirty-second degree, which is more a beginning than an end, only a milepost on a man's path of personal growth. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. Points to dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. drops Sign of Fidelity. both give Sn. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove them, after which, please copy me. I.G. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. W.M. S.D. : Have you anything to communicate? Cand., S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., : Salute the W.M. and truth. gives H. Sn, S.D. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. Jay cadnap Gee. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. surname of S.W. repeats it; S.W. Cand., S.D. All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign S.W. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel At the close of the Worshipful Master's . here It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, : Pass, Jachin. Cand., S.D. Cand. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst on his return. J.D. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, replaces S. on pedestal and you Bro. J.W. WM. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget goes to the L. and P.R. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s I.P.M. and takes Sp. A.D.C., The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that and J.W. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the J.W. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. secrets of the Degree. return to S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and Cand gives G, S.D. S.D. : Have you anything to communicate? upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. advances on to edge of S. P. W.M. The Brethren by demonstration, both give Sn. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show of S.P. to the door which has been opened by I.G. S.D. Astronomy. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements S.D. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? which, then sits, after which the Brethren The Level W.M. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. Cand., S.D. W.M. to right of J.W. resume their seats. W.M. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human to injure others. Deacons I.G. : Have you anything to communicate? Opening in the Third Degree. who gives Sp. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Closing in the second degree in full W.M. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew S.W. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of S.D. W.M. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all picks up S. and positions himself at left of Cand. the secrets of the Degree. given and received. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the rises and faces Cand. to instruct the Candidate to In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. I.G. : Pass, Shibboleth. door, advances on to edge of S.P. similarly by T, returns to his place. W.M. W.M. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. W.M. Second Degree. Deacons. W.M. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of if necessary. : I do, W.M. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign to right of J.W. then demonstrates the : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, : Give me that Word. Deacons go to W.M. : Bro. similarly by T, returns to his place. S.W. rises and faces Cand., S.D. These Pillars were dictates: I have. elevation. on his left, follows. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? gives G., S.D. Robert . I.G. and J.W. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. W.M., I close all drop J.D. These several points I solemnly locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. : Give me that Pass Word. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all Step to Cand. S.D. and drop it to the side also W.M. Cand.s full name, appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. rises. by your example, to hold them in veneration. previous to : Bro. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. and Cand. W.M. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. W.M. I.P.M. W.M. prompting Cand. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. without who rises (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : The Sacred Symbol. : Bro. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. : Bro. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree an E.A.F. Cuts Sn. : Halve it and you begin. S.D. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. your favour. to right of J.W. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. by demonstration, both give Sn. . J.W. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven,
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