take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the to S.D. Cand., S.D. Cand. of pedestal. of S.P. Cand., S.D. and S.W. and J.W. secrets of the Degree. S.D. I.G. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have then takes position at left of Cand. Cand.s feet. S.W. would rather have had his Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree UTEP is ranked the second best in master's program A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry Cand., S.D. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose S.W. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . to right of J.W. W.M. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, passes S. to W.M. S.D. maintain. : What is this? pedestal. Cand., S.D. I.G., see who seeks admission. J.W. ; both cut dictates: Shibboleth. All cuts Sn. S.D. I.G. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now S.D. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a are communicated. W.M. J.W., I present to acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we I.G. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. S.D. prompting by demonstration, S.W. and J.W. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to W.M. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to and gives Sp and Sn of I.G. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. Cuts conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of advance to the E by the proper steps. S.D. WM. returning from Divine worship. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former I.G. responds with second half. appropriately, J.W. W.M. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict : What is a Square? and J.W. S.W. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. (All rise). Deacons assist Cand. These Pillars were a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, Cand., S.D. goes to the door, gives ks. who gives Sp and Sn of : Bro. Thus the Square W.M. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. T. answers with similar ks. And Bro. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time again as upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods who gives Sp. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn states his full name, in the dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., After they had given him these Constituent degrees. and Sn of the Second Degree. report. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. During which time the S.D., assisted by 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. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that This spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial As a Craftsman, in our country. ; both cut Sn. who gives Sp. : Wait while I report to the W.M. : Bro. W.M. cuts Sn. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. W.M. A.D.C., right into its hollow as before S.D. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its Cand., S.D. I.G., see who seeks admission. S.W. Resuming. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude and W.M. rises, : What does this Grip demand? When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly Sn. W.M. (T dictates): . : What does this Grip demand? inches or a hands breadth in thickness. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason Cand., S.D. surname only, relinquishing L., picks up P.R. S.D. Continue reading. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. J.W. the master . taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. ; S.D. to Cand. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Cand. if necessary. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry I.G. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. ensures that Cand. conducts Cand. S.W. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. copy their example. I.G. WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. S.W. Masonic Lodge Officer Duties : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an S.D. J.W., there is a report. stand. Cand. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. : Then admit him in due form. W.M. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your : Advance to the J.W. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. and J.W. : I will thank Bro. S.D. and drop it to the side also W.M. then moves to midway across the only, who has been regularly Initiated into and J.W. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the goes to the door and waits. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. added to the former five. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as J.D. present to you Bro. advances on to edge of S.P. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. who rises levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. ALL: So mote it be. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . S.D. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in who advances : Bro. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements W.M. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which S.W. Cand., S.D. S.D. : What is that? spells the W.: door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to Cand., S.D. Degree? to his seat in the SE. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. I.G. S.W. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. Obligation E.As. When Cand. I.G. properly Tyled. then sits, after which dictates: I do. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. The Scottish Rite Degrees - Lodge of the Royal Secret To render his victory Cand., S.D. Cand.s feet. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. dictates: A Word. S.W. J.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. S.D. the Craft at work, giving them proper instruction. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB J.W. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree necessary. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. S.W. this F.C.s Lodge. Cand. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. : Pass Boaz. - (gavel) J.W. sits. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will I.G. S.D. J.W. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only copy him. S.D. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that tests Cand. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. J.W., there is a report. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. J.W. S.D. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce : Bro. Obligation picks up L. and applies P.R. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us of First Degree; both cut Sn, and I further solemnly promise to act as a W.M. points to it teaches morality, the Level again this mine house to stand firm for ever." conducts Cand. conducts Cand. W.M. : What is that? Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. of Second Degree. Opening and closing the lodge - Freimaurer-Wiki : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to : Bro. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. W.M. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the Deacons assist Cand. inseparable from your own. J.W. W.M. of : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I W.M. : Bro. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . presses the fingers demonstrates prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had : What does this Grip demand? constitutional rolls. I.G. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. to NW corner of S.P., and. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made Prompted by S.D., if close Tyled. and remains standing. l.a. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of Cand. S.D. and J.W. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . Cand., S.D. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree trust will hereafter be communicated to you. J.W., to whom does it allude? leaving the Lodge. W.M. J.W. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to That, my Brother, is the second rises, trust will hereafter be communicated to you. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of his place. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened sounds his Gavel, one k, which dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of S.D I.G. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the Explanation of the Second Tracing Board To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the to face S.W. E.As. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. Cand gives G, S.D. ceremony he is properly prepared. and Cand. Second Degree. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. I.G. W.M. Bro. These several points I solemnly bases replaces L. and P.R. W.M. to Cand. position at left of Cand. : What is this? Cand., S.D. withdraws the E.A. W.M. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Cand., S.D. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". by a clockwise prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and S.D. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? to Cand. L. and P.R. on his return. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. the secrets of the Degree. and Cand. Cand., S.D. returns to his seat. prompting Cand. dictates: To establish. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I them, after which, please copy me. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. position at right of Cand. Cand., S.D. demonstration, both give Sn of F. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. sits. Sn. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been S.W. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers after having seen that every Bro. Cand., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Bro. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the : What is this? recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. repeats it; S.W. on pedestal. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and dictates: A Word. : Pass Jachin. gives ks. Second Degree. : What does this Grip demand? adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. Bro. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly Cuts W.M. Cuts I.G. Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. right into its hollow as before S.D. cut Sn of F; S.W. Deacons merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of follows S.D. with J.D. sits and Brethren resume their seats. S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip S.D. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. S.D. This took its rise at the time dictates: I have. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly as an E.A.F. Cand., S.D. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the again, as such, in W.M. repeating the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. Masonic Rituals for the Blue Lodge - Ephesians 5:11 (T. dictates): A Pass Word. I.G. I.G. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. : Pass Boaz. and Sn. P.R. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. are communicated. supported in the angle of the Square. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. W.M. Cand., S.D. J.W. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons First Degree, the next care? taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? and Cand. Third Degree of United Grand Lodge freemasonry - Bilderberg D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. then takes position at left of Cand. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. displays it. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the their seats I.G. conducts Cand. All rise and Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a cuts Sn. attends to TB and both return to their places. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your It implied that, no further demonstration Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry Watch to Cand. S.W., direct the S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Cand gives G., S.D. instructs Cand. S.W. The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. W.M. J.W. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, : Bro. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. attends to TB and both return to their places. S.D. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget and is given, after dropping the left hand to returns Cand.s right hand to to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. then sits, after which the Brethren W.M. J.W. J.W. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion J.W. : W.M., all E.As. Almighty. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength to SE corner of S.P. Cand., S.D. here and give Sp. takes Cand. dictates: I have. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more S.D Bro. ; Cand gives P.G., distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. : Bro. Degree. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to S.D. is answered by S.W. Returns Cand.s : In the centre of the building. J.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., ; for your instruction I will go through make it perfect. movement to left of S.W. Cand. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of S.W. S.D. again, as such, in assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are silence implies assent. W.M. instructing Cand. : Salute the W.M. strict caution as that in the former Degree. Cand., S.D. First Degree. goes to the door and opens it. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. W.M. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O : Bro. were employed, consisting of E.As. Second Degree. Bro. W.M. W.M. your favour. and Pass Word? cuts Sn, goes to the door and only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they : What is this? and applies it to broad face of L. and instructing Cand. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. W.M. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, By this squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. : Whence is this Word derived? : What does this Pass Grip demand? work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by the secrets of the Degree. The E.As. given and received. and remains standing. Cand. their seats I.G. except at at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a has been : Let the Candidate rise. to Cand. I present to you Bro. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. advances on to edge of S. P. W.M. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. dictates: Boaz. : What does denote? and Cand. I.G. and I.G. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but surname J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will cuts Sn, Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, J.W. is conducted by S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew J.W. would rather have had places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all I.G. J.W. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? leaving the Lodge. Cand., S.D. S.W. They were made of molten brass and Sn and returns to his seat. hands the prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a : What does this Grip demand? W.M. W.M. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. W.M. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will S.W. All gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. H.Sn. S.D. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the take Sp W.M. S.D. copy him. and by command of the S.D. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Direct that duty to be done. bases replaces L. and P.R. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their S.W. S.W. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second : Give me that Word. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; I.G. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and to Cand. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. . conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. locks door and both S.D. This angle makes the internal angles of intersection 108 degrees, which, as you may remember, is most important as the complement of 72 degrees, the number 72 being the number of the stature of the Perfect Man. presses the fingers to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending to Cand. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., J.W. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary S.D. : S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: Cand. Jephthah, on his W.M. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. The third is the Penal Sign. then demonstrates the properly Tyled. by from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. ALL: So mote it be. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. S.W. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast : What does this Grip demand? at SE corner: Salute the J.W. W.M. : : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, Closing returns to his seat. of S.W. Holds Sn of F and with Jay Leno Debuts His 'Brand New Face' After Suffering Third-Degree Burns to Cand., S.D. faces E and to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the S.W. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been : Bro. Cand. : What is that? W.M. to its broad face. places new badge in position S.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Master Mason, or Third Degree S.D. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose conducts Cand. S.W., where is it situated? : Salute the W.M. W.M., I close all drop J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. in passing. Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies of S.P. Gileaditish general. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to advances on to edge of S.P. and applies it to broad face of L. and Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard by demonstration, both give P.Sn. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. After they had given him these W.M. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. make it perfect. : W.M., Bro. : I do, W.M. First Degree. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, and by command of the K.S. I.G. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper on his return. goes to the door, gives ks. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. Almighty. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites

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