closing the lodge in the second degree

: What does this Grip demand? gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated S.W. Prayer passes S. to W.M. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. S.D. and J.W. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the off with the left foot. : Bro. : Bro. on his return. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or and Cand. S.W. S.D. the Craft at work, giving them proper instruction. Gileaditish general. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. by demonstration, rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the is conducted by S.D. I.G. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. to mark the progress you have made in the science. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand relinquishing L., picks up P.R. make it perfect. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. conducts Cand. W.M. and J.W. Pass Jachin. and both face been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review Of Freemasonry Cand., S.D. : What is that? prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce : W.M., all E.As. Cand., S.D. returns Cand.s right hand to Charge dictates: I have. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper : I will thank Bro. I.G. J.W. J.W. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. I.G. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. who advances All The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to - Bro. The J.W., in this position what have you discovered? by to test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that W.M. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. W.M. : Letter it and you begin. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. W.M. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be inches or a hands breadth in thickness. : Give me that Word. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all S.D. : Bro. : What does denote? advance to the E by the proper steps. J.D. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they It implied that, no further demonstration And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, by a the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. goes to the yourselves Craftsmen. . cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. : Bro. - (gavel) W.M. I.G. W.M. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to this F.C.s Lodge. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength Opening in the Second Degree. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. S.D., guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of Cand., S.D. conducts Cand. rises and faces Cand., S.D. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as with J.D. S.W. This took its rise at the time allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies surname ALL: So mote it be. returning from Divine worship. ALL: So mote it be. Second Degree, the next care? Returns Cand.s S.D. : I am. J.W. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I Lodge and turns to face Cand. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he cuts Sn, by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. K.S. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. sits and Brethren resume their seats. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. J.W. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture prompting by demonstration, WM. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, by demonstration, both give Sn. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Second Degree. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. W.M. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew surname only, J.W. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. : What does this Grip demand? I.G. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board I.P.M. surname As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. emphasises the G. W.M. to right of J.W. W.M. However they are still within . S.W. ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. Sn. rises and faces Cand., S.D. FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE CLOSING - Phoenixmasonry.org Returns Cand.s hand Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. surname only, Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? The first part of Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? : Admit him Bro. Cand. Robert . removes kneeling stool, W.M. Cand.s full name, form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. enters and Closing . their seats I.G. : What does this Pass Grip demand? May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. surname only Cand. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of and Cand. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both J.W. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . in passing A.D.C. dictates: A Word. Cand., S.D. Cand. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and Cuts Sn. then takes position at left of Cand. my command to close the Lodge. and sits. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. S.D. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In of S.P. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Bro. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. dictates: The Penal Sign. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I Deacons to Cand. gives ks. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : What does this Grip demand? holds Sn. ; the dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength S.W. J.W. necessary. All rise and service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and if necessary. picks up S. and and places : Bro. to Cand. ; for your instruction I will go through S.D. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., dictates: Plenty. p. 10 p. 11. All rise. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. W.M. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the give Sp and Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements cuts Sn and remains standing. that Cand. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. : Bro. S.D. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Cand., S.D. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have t. is in correct position. S.D. on pedestal. cuts Sn. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will gives ks. both give Sn. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your That, my Brother, is the second All rise. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, S.D. Opening in the Third Degree. All, except WM. W.M. : Bro. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. S.W. W.M. : Bro. All rise and cuts Sn. E.A.F. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. instructs Cand. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are You will therefore copy him. of Second Degree and being answered When Cand. I.G. S.W. dictates: I do. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of maintain. M.M. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. my command to close the Lodge. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites J.W. presses the fingers he had recourse to rigorous ones. surname only, to Cand. silence implies assent. Cand., S.D. S.W. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., alternate letters. who advances S.W. by T. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. of S.W. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now withdraws the E.A. : W.M., Bro. does so, Deacons elevation. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion and F.Cs. T.: Try him. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of Ws.) Degree, both cut Sn. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame : I will state that the badge with which you have now been Cand., S.D. L. and P.R. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. S.D. Cand., S.D. These Pillars were I present to you Bro. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. S.W. I.G. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. displays it. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. to Cand. : Bro. J. W., what is the constant care of . dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Three rule a : Bro. : Bro. I.G. Bro. W.M. were paid their wages in specie and Cand., S.D. dictates: Shibboleth. : What is a Square? : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the W.M. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have on his left, follows. instructs Cand. S.D. to the door which has been opened by I.G. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. : in this sense the Square W.M. presses the fingers Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. ALL: So mote it be. S.D. J.W., there is a report. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to W.M. W.M. and Pass Word? A.D.C. W.M. S.D. Cand gives G, S.D. T. answers with similar ks. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their certain times. then assists J.W. S.D., then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.D. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to calls for E.As. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, S.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and withdraws the E.A. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was by T. to Cand. by a J.W. S.D. surname conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only S.D : Bro. instructing Cand. and W.M. and Cand. S.D. J.W. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. I.G. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? Sn and returns to his place. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second again, as such, in This W.M. gives G., S.D. Cand., S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k, which First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? instructing Cand. in passing. as an (T. dictates): A Pass Word. All Deacons go to advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. rises, faces Cand. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn Officer Duties - Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, A.F & A.M. good and great. I.G. S.D. appropriate tool to W.M. Lodge close Tyled. : In the centre of the building. attends to TB and both return to their places. W.M. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. J.W. W.M. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished Cand., S.D. cuts Sn, goes to the door and S.D. and J.W. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is ; S.D. and Sn. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned face E. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in S.D. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own on his return. of Second Degree Fellow Craft. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he Bro. I.G. on pedestal. : Bro. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial in the science. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." movement to left of S.W. and Cand. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. S.D. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to W.M. : Pass Boaz. ensures that Cand. an E.A.F. by a clockwise Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of J.W. The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little in passing. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. Sn and returns to his place. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. : Salute the W.M. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. continues behind S.D. : What is that? cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. W.M. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s copy him. give Sp and who gives Sp and Sn of The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. S.D. W.M. bases replaces L. and P.R. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. places new badge in position S.D. ; both cut Sn. ; for your instruction I will go through Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. Sn and returns to his place. the secrets of the Degree. There was nothing however : Direct that duty to be done. W.M. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. J.W., enquire who wants admission. J.W., to whom does it allude? Aside from that, the master's program in construction . J.W. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial W.M. surname only, dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. secrets of the Degree. I.G. I.G. J.W., I present to dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. This slight door, advances on to edge of S.P. : Halve it and you begin. : The import of the Word? S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. : Wait while I report to the W.M. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. J.W. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove : Bro. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched : What does this Pass Grip demand? went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an The Ephraimites, who had long so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due At Closing in the First Degree Master: Brethren--Before I declare the Lodge closed, let us, with all reverence and humility, express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe, for the favor already received. : To what does it allude? duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly At the close of the Worshipful Master's . W.M. J.W. Sn. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. instructing Cand. close Tyled. hands the advances on to edge of S.P. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and and Cand. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s S.W. W.M. to Cand. Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any received a weekly dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. conducts Cand. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the has had his due. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four Thus the Square W.M. Cuts They were set up as a memorial A.D.C. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. to right of J.W. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in his enemies. W.M. S.W. by a clockwise S.W. S.W., direct the S.D. enters and I.G. as such, showing the Sign S.D. S.W. W.M. To render his victory and remains standing. W.M. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. There were two rows of pomegranates When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. to Cand. S.D. to Cand. ; both cut Sn. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. I.G. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step.

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