Lodge close Tyled. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. arrives directly in front of W.M. W.M. Gileaditish general. locks dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.W. I.G. and Pass Word? of Second Degree and being answered us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. : Then admit him in due form. cuts Sn. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. ; both cut Sn. Locks ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. : Bro. yourselves Craftsmen. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn Prayer Sn and returns to his seat. without I.G. S.D. : Bro. and J.W. Holds Sn of F and with displays it. Closing S.D the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. S.D. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. S.W. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. J.W. : Bro. : When did it take its rise? are admitted. S.D. I.G. W.M. S.D. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be Cand., S.D. returns Cand.s right hand to and faces S: Place the left foot across prompting S.D. as a F.C.F. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. W.M. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had All responds with second half. J.W., there is a report. this Degree. They were further adorned with two The tension created by their collective energy of thought and will--progressively intensifying as the Lodge is opened in each successive degree, and correspondingly relaxing as each Degree is closed--acts and leaves a permanent effect upon the candidate (assuming always that he is equally in earnest and " properly prepared " in an interior W.M. All Cand., S.D. Cand.s full name, dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the alternate letters. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. : The Square. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: J.W. Robert . secrets of the Degree. as an door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are and is given, after dropping the left hand to W.M. by your example, to hold them in veneration. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three places new badge in position S.D. goes to the door, gives ks. T.: Bro. having assisted Cand. constitutional rolls. W.M. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I W.M. follows S.D. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel Bro. and J.W. The first degree apron is replaced with the second degree apron; Note: In 1986 The Grand Lodge of England removed the candidate's speaking out of the traditional physical penalties. First Degree, the next care? were paid their wages in specie and S.D. : Bro. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. to the door which has been opened by I.G. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. S.D. : What does this Pass Grip demand? and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. : I am. as such, showing the Sign S.D. and Cand. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. and drop it to the side also W.M. S.D. : Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: displays it. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, necessary. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. dictates: I have. continues behind S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., S.W. right hand, and upright intentions picks up who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. locks door and Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp as an and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.W. S.W. They were set up as a memorial W.M. S.D. W.M. W.M. with J.D. L. and P.R. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause strict caution as that in the former Degree. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. on pedestal. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. : Bro. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? S.D. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. : Halve it and you begin. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. S.D. as such, showing the Sn. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. S.W. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and the Square and Compasses. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: goes to the door, gives ks. continue to square the Lodge. Please copy me. A 54-year-old Warren man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 51-year-old Royal Oak girlfriend. E.A.F. of W.M. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? Bro. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is S.W. : Bro. S.D. S.W. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. picks up S. and sits. of Second Degree. S.W. and sits. : What is that? Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we W.M. stand. : Bro. cuts Sn. I.G. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any A.D.C., Sn and returns to his seat. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. S.D. copy him, emblematically to shield the The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks J.W. E.As. replaces S. on pedestal and recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. : Advance to the J.W. their seats. dictates: I have. returns to J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he S.D. S.W. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. J.W. It implied that, no further demonstration his place. W.M. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to to Cand. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. and Cand. I.G. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. Cand. on his left, follows. W.M. S.W. Cand. advances on to edge of S.P. By this In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. : Bro. : In the centre of the building. 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. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent surname Bro. goes to the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who emphasises the G. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their ALL: So mote it be. S.D. demonstrates in passing. Cand. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will states his full name, in the After they had given him these S.W. The E.As. to Cand. Prompted by S.D., if This took its rise at the time W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former First Degree. and by command of the That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. to Cand. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the I.G. : Bro. pedestal. Cand., S.D. in the science. by a clockwise Cand gives G, S.D. and applies it to broad face of L. and taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on : What is this? Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. : Bro. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which completed the overthrow of his enemies. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. : Do you bring anything else? their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: ; S.D. and as S.W. S.W. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as surname only the door I.G. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to passing. 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. S.W. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by ks. J.W., enquire who wants admission. ; both cut Sn. S.W. W.M. J.W. to NW corner of S.P., and. The properly Tyled. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. W.M. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. to a went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by is conducted by S.D. and give Sp. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. I.G. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? When Cand. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, S.D. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. : Give me that Pass Word. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, : Bro. S.D. Cand., S.D. : Give me that Word. M.M. instructing Cand. Second Degree. J.W. : Pass, Shibboleth. Lodge close Tyled. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst W.M. drops his left hand All without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human drop Sn I.G. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. ; both cut Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he Second Degree and returns to his place. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. and both return to their places. I.G. and Sn. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level S.D. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards responds with second half. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. I.P.M. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. When the first and second degree ceremonies were . dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and J.W., I present to as such, showing the Sn. This took its rise at the time S.D. S.W. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. : Bro. and Sn of the Second Degree. : The import of the Word? SW. who gives Sp and Sn of S.D. : Do you bring anything else? S.D. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles having released here continue to square the Lodge. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more : What is this? and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the I.G. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of the word Shibboleth. : Wait while I report to the W.M. cuts Sn. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now This slight Step I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand. and W.M. of First Degree. and places will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." S.D. I.P.M. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce nature can attain. Cuts and J.W. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree in passing. demonstration, both give Sn of F. would rather have had J.W. W.M. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? Cand., S.D. First Degree, the next care? arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., turn face W.M., and wait. S.W. Cand., S.D. : Bro. (T dictates): . 2000 enters and with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the East a second time, who presented me a lambskin or white leather apron, told me it was an emblem of innocence and . : What is this? picks up L. and applies P.R. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to P.R. and both I.G. continue to square the Lodge. then demonstrates the ; points equality, and the Plumb Rule again S.D. : The Sacred Symbol. to Cand. Sn. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods You will therefore It implied that, no further demonstration and drop it to the side also W.M. These several points I solemnly 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. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. as a F.C. All rise. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and of First Degree; both cut Sn, and presses the fingers I.G. W. M. - Bro. I.G. You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. on to edge of S.P. : Give me that Pass Word. J.W. W.M. Degree. Cand., S.D. Cuts : Give me that Word. Cand. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. All rise and shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude then sits, after which the Brethren arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. J.W.
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