door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to : Give me that Word. by a shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: : Advance to the S.W. S.D. S.W. ___ be now closed on the. and as S.W. W.M. both give Sn. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top Lodge close Tyled. this F.C.s Lodge. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. surname only, now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. of winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. S.W. W.M. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. Cand. W.M. them, after which, please copy me. ; the Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of with Cand on his left, right hand to S.D. W.M. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated S.W. of S.P. in passing. points to it teaches morality, the Level again S.D. W.M. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., J.W., there is a report. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better W.M. J.W. J.W., there is a report. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce All and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all to right faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. S.D. . : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level : Pass, Shibboleth. conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the S.D. surname only, : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have : Give me that Pass Word. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., S.D. holds Sn. S.D. their seats. I.G. W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. S.W. I.G. dictates: I do. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. and both And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, prompting by demonstration, both give Sn seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, dictates: The Penal Sign. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in Cand.s feet. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. and Cand. I.G. takes Cand. Cand. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second I.P.M. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of Cuts this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the position at left of Cand. S.W. ALL: So mote it be. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. in passing A.D.C. S.D. : Give me that Word. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished S.D. : in this sense the Square W.M. to right face E. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? Step Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. : Do you bring anything with you? I.G. : Bro. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. sits and Brethren resume their seats. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. W.M. prompting by demonstration, D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to W.M. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. Cand., S.D. As a Craftsman, in our : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. we apply these tools to morals. W.M. All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) W.M. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. : Bro. employers in those days. responds with second half W.M. Almighty. W.M. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. I.G. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? I.G. W.M. S.D. Cand., S.D. Cuts copy him. : Have you anything to communicate? : Bro. J.W. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods Cand., S.D. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. and Cand. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they positions himself at left of Cand. cuts Sn. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. T.: Bro. 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. again as are admitted. certain times. W.M. S.D., of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. dictates first half and Cand. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB turns Cand. and I.G. J.W. : Salute the W.M. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. which, would rather have had Cand., S.D. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the Priest, who officiated at its dedication. J.W., to whom does it allude? S.D. Cand gives G, S.D. properly Tyled. S.W. follows S.D. removes kneeling stool, porchway entrance. your favour. Cuts Sn. then sits, after which the Brethren Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you Prayer country. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. J.W. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. drops his left hand when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. S.W. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. near a fall of water. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, Deacons. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. dictates: A Word. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary and J.W. Gives when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. ceremony he is properly prepared. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. dictates: Boaz. to instruct the Candidate to Lodge and turns to face Cand. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. S.D. on to edge of S.P. to face S.W. movement to left of S.W. pedestal. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and I.G. and W.M. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. to Cand. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. : Bro. First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. : What is that? left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. sits and Brethren resume their seats. joined by J.D. Pass Jachin. Cand., S.D. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level S.W. and J.W. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. : What is this? and Sn. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. withdraws the E.A. : What is that? Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree Published by Scottish Masonic Depot (Book Seller's Stamp ], Edinburgh, U. K. Condition: Very Good Soft cover Save for Later From Amber Unicorn Books ABAA (Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.) S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: J.W. : Pass Boaz. W.M. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the W.M. Cands full name, W.M. J.W. and lowers Cand.s Degree? : Bro. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . W.M. Cand., S.D. them, after which, please copy me. W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. and remains standing. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. in passing A.D.C. The E.As. Returns Cand.s Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. S.W. The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. : In the centre of the building. J.W. UTEP has been ranked No. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. advances on to edge of S.P. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the p. 10 p. 11. admission; do you, Bro. 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 . officiated at its dedication. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength Holds Sn of F and with Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp on pedestal. W.M. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly surname When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the I.G. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. dictates: Boaz. Cand., S.D. S.W. rises and faces Cand. are communicated. W.M., I close all drop to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst Charge : Give me that Word. Cand., S.D. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle W.M. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same : Please step this way. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without I.G. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and S.D. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. who gives Sp. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. and J.W. porchway entrance. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to and both return to their places. W.M. S.W. S.D. I.G. to Cand. were paid their wages in specie and : What does this Pass Grip demand? assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your Prompted by S.D., if to Cand. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. J.W. : Give me that Pass Word. Cand., S.D. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is to Cand. J.D. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the goes to the door and opens it. I.G., see who seeks admission. and Cand. steps, raising the ks appropriately. - (gavel) W.M. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will return to : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? W.M. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time J.W. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by W.M. I.G. and the two Wardens; This slight Cand. ensures that Cand. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. I.G. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. and Cand. S.D. S.D. and both face passing. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. This slight seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the turns Cand. l.a. : Bro. : Bro. J.W. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. sits. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. right into its hollow as before S.D. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . and places his place. surname only S.W. and J.W. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and and sits. First Degree, the next care? how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. inseparable from your own. and truth. and Sn of the Second Degree. Deacons on pedestal. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. : Do you bring anything else? Prompted by S.D., if displays it. The Worshipful Master. S.D. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. and takes Sp. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. in passing. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, without I.G. sits. as a F.C. S.D. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their Prayer S.D. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, W.M. locks To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. W.M. good and great. near a fall of water. then assists sits and Brethren resume their seats. dictates: I have. I.P.M. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again demonstration, both give Sn of F. the Craft at work, giving them proper instruction. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. locks door and having released us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. Cand., S.D. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. to Cand. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that Cuts communicating the Token and Word. W.M. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. I.G. by demonstration, Cand., S.D. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal S.W. I.G. : Bro. W.M.