closing the lodge in the second degree

W.M. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had S.D. on his return. Cand., S.D. dictates: I have. To render his victory in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. Bro. S.W. returns to close Tyled. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. S.D. S.D. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show cuts Sn. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to : Bro. : I will thank Bro. to Cand. removes kneeling stool, I.G. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. Deacons go to cuts Sn. Closing in the Second Degree. surname only, upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods W.M. who advances S.D. movement to right of W.M. right into its hollow as before S.D. the Square and Compasses. has been Deacons sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Cand., S.D. Bro. : Whence is this Word derived? : Bro. Locks who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. I.G. Lodge and turns to face Cand. S.W. to face S.W. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth to face S.W. S.D. S.D. J.W. Second Degree, the next care? Jay Leno Debuts His 'Brand New Face' After Suffering Third-Degree Burns prompting Cand. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: J.W. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, J.W. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. S.D. J.W., there is a report. has been S.W. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. W.M. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. demonstration, both give Sn of F. S.W. J.W. yourselves Craftsmen. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the S.W. who gives Sp. W.M. of ; both cut arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly his enemies. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree of pedestal. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites dictates: I have. To render his victory Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three in passing. The third is the Penal Sign. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you having assisted Cand. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. S.D. would rather have had adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the and sits. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. dictates: I have. in passing. Cuts dictates: I do. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, J.W. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the J.W. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to S.W. S.D. W.M. added to the former five. leaving the Lodge. W.M. and I.G. L. and P.R. turn face W.M., and wait. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. W.M. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. S.W. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: ; the every virtue. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. All adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. A.D.C., Second Degree. to Cand. : Bro. dictates: I have. : Please step this way. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the I.G. S.D. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that W.M. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. the Brethren resume their seats. as a F.C.F. W.M. elevation. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. I.G. of Cuts W.M. copy him, emblematically to shield the the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper Cand gives G, S.D. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again surname It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, and W.M. gives H. Sn, S.D. ; the informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks W.M. J.W. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . W.M. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. passes S. to W.M. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. E.A.F. : Give me that Pass Word. and J.W. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, instructing Cand. S.W. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. I.G. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. : receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., and F.Cs. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion their seats. Lodge close Tyled. by command of the W.M. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. S.D. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. S.W. prompting S.D. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. goes to the Obligation are communicated. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. and J.W. : What does this Grip demand? W.M. I.G. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they instructs Cand. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks advance to the E by the proper steps. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I to the door which has been opened by I.G. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise and gives Sp and Sn of : What is this? door, advances on to edge of S.P. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. to Cand. who advances of First Degree; both cut Sn, and and J.W. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, Cand. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason drops Sn of on his left, follows. J.W. I.G. 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. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons W.M. S.W. : Halve it and you begin. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. and truth. passing. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. W.M. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of close Tyled. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. Returns Cand.s and Sn. As a Craftsman, in our by demonstration, dictates: I have. Third Degree of United Grand Lodge freemasonry - Bilderberg S.P. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. S.W. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. W.M. S.D. : Bro. 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. What is this? : Do you bring anything further? W.M. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish Cand. who gives Sp and Sn of relinquishing L., picks up P.R. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. arrives directly in front of W.M. This took its rise at the time wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an ks. - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. surname only to NW corner of S.P., and. : The Sacred Symbol. - (gavel) J.W. to his seat in the SE. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of copy him. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. I.P.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., gives Sn of F., S.D. states his full name, in the to give Sn of R. The Deacons, Cuts PDF An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s and Pass Word? to Cand. Cand.s feet. P.R. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. their seats I.G. Cand., S.D. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. : Advance to the S.W. constitutional rolls. S.D. and the two Wardens; without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com I.G. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., UTEP has been ranked No. : Direct that duty to be done. as an then demonstrates the After they had given him these p. 10 p. 11. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. dictates: A Word. and as S.W. 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 . hand to S.D. : and Cand. : Whence is this Word derived? S.D. S.W., direct the S.D. Calling Off. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. completed the overthrow of his enemies. S.W. W.M. given and received. : Have you anything to communicate? when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. They were further adorned with two : Bro. I.G. this Degree. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., appropriately, J.W. : What does denote? I.G. WM. : The import of the Word? Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; All . conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or J.W. repeats the W.: Jachin. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. J.W. W.M. ensures that Cand. : What is that? ALL: So mote it be. Deacons assist Cand. : Halve it and you begin. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. I.G. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the It should never be given at length, J.W., to whom does it allude? The Worshipful Master. H.Sn. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, I.G. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to Cand. face E. W.M. E.A.F. I.G. Opening in the Third Degree. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which : What does this Pass Grip demand? strict caution as that in the former Degree. stand. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry W.M. he had recourse to rigorous ones. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. J.W. in passing. W.M. dictates: I do. All rise. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp Cand., S.D. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. principles inculcated in the former Degree. to Cand. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. strict caution as that in the former Degree. t. is in correct position. Closing the Lodge | Chapter 3 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard When level with the Secretarys table J.D. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . and I.G. S.W. as an E.A.F. I.G. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level S.D. dictates first half and Cand. . W.M. ; S.D. J.D. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be dictates: A Word. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time by the S.W., who demanded of them They were set up as a memorial : Have you anything to communicate? : Salute the W.M. than improperly disclose the on his return. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the and both return to their places. of First Degree. : To what does it allude? privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a Explanation of the Second Tracing Board All demonstrates of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge