and Cand. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard S.D. gives Sn of F., S.D. the Craft at work, giving them proper instruction. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle
Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Master Mason, or Third Degree Sn. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to
towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of
drops his left hand
The import of the Word is To
Second Degree. cuts Sn and sits. Cand., S.D. example. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. S.D. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. displays it. : Bro. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn
sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by
by the S.W., who demanded of them
officiated at its dedication. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. close Tyled. except at
points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by
J.W. J.W. S.D. W.M. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail
Opening A Lodge - The Masonic Trowel with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. W.M. : What is that? takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated,
First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. J.W. Second Degree. and Cand. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four
J.W. Cands full name,
P.R. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. J.W. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.D. Returns Cand.s
Gileaditish general. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. to Cand. position at right of Cand. W.M. I.G. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D.
and by command of the
picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. and J.W. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to
W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is
nature can attain. I.G. I further solemnly promise to act as a
J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual,
and Sn. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. off with the left foot. Cuts
rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.D. instructing Cand. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. S.D. take Sp
WM. and Cand. The Scottish Rite Degrees - Lodge of the Royal Secret Brother Senior Warden. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. Calling On. in passing A.D.C. and places
surname
S.W. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of
dictates: I do. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be
J.W. W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? : Do you bring anything further? to a
S.D. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they
surname only,
steps, raising the ks appropriately. Cand., S.D. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree,
: When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon,
locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. positions himself at left of Cand. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks
J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we
the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth
instructing Cand. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I
takes Cand. Sn. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. rises and faces Cand., S.D. conducts Cand. : Then admit him in due form. M.M. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you
S.W. arrives directly in front of W.M. by T.
S.D. Included in the day were . Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in
(The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches.
S.D. good and great. by a clockwise
: What is a Square? presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. What is this? adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the
inseparable from your own. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to
their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to
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: I am. : Have you anything to communicate? takes Cand. in passing. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly
with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. S.D. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . of Second Degree. of First Degree. surname only,
Cuts Sn and sits. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers
shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce
belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to
dictates: To establish. as an E.A.F. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. return to
S.W. continue to square the Lodge. to right of S.W. W.M. S.D. dictates: I do. badge and places it on the
gives P.G.,
who gives Sp and Sn of
to W and places his Wand in J.D.s
who advances
S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. Opening in the Third Degree. He therefore drew out his army, gave the
: Whence is this Word derived? drops Sign of Fidelity. gives Sn of F., S.D. by a
W.M. W.M. S.W. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. calls for E.As. W.M. W.M. L. and P.R. advances on to edge of S.P. turns Cand. instructs Cand. Cand., S.D. and applies it to broad face of L. and
experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the
sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the
so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due
Astronomy. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast
W.M. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open
Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and
dictates: I have. J.W., to whom does it allude? chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. Bro. : Bro. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we
: Letter it and you begin. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. to Cand. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war,
holds Sn. 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.) surname only,
on pedestal. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of
The Level W.M. W.M. W.M. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. of
states his full name, in the
that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature,
Alex Murdaugh murder trial: The jury finds him guilty on all counts - NPR who gives Sp and Sn of
experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. S.W. : W.M., Bro. surname only
W.M. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man,
his enemies. W.M. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. bases replaces L. and P.R. and Sn. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. you Bro. : I do, W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W.,
continue to square the Lodge. 1. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
instructing Cand. When Cand. J.W. I.G. ensures that Cand. and Cand. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and gives Sp and Sn of
and Pass Word? to Cand. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the
Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. J.W. Charge
I.P.M. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of
sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. W.M. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. W.M. which,
The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to
on to edge of S.P. Degree. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? closed until opened by proper authority, of which. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an
picks up S. and
W.M. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only
First Degree. cuts Sn and remains standing. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. as a F.C.F. First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. Cand., S.D. present to you Bro. dictates: I have. repeats it; S.W. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. W.M. copy him. and remains standing. would rather have had his
prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both
in the science. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have
sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. S.W. Step
is conducted by S.D. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are
Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. points to Cand.s feet. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a
When level with the Secretarys table J.D. hands the
and Cand. copy him. J.W. matter into due form. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I
ALL: So mote it be. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand,
Bro. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. : Bro. W.M. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to
and Cand. W.M. W.M. gives one knock which is answered . prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
and W.M. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly
every virtue. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. You will therefore
by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P.
them, after which, please copy me. and as S.W. S.W. Cuts
: What does this Grip demand? to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? J.W., there is a report. : W.M., Bro. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was
J.W., there is a report. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. : Give me that Word. repeating
S.D. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength
Gileaditish general. W.M. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. J.W. cuts Sn and sits. W.M. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us
: W.M., all E.As. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. S.W. dictates: Boaz. : Bro. : Bro. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes
turn face W.M., and wait. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget
Cand., S.D. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel,
S.W. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the
seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards
The third is the Penal Sign. ceremony he is properly prepared. Cand. I.G. his heart torn from his breast S.D. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will
W.M. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to
timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as
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 . : Do you bring anything with you? come to order with Sn of R. S.D. S.W. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand:
I.G. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again
with Cand on his left,
(This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. Charge
of
conducts Cand. S.W. : Bro. to Cand. and remains standing. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Cand., S.D. advances on to edge of S.P. cut Sn of F; S.W. admission; do you, Bro. Sn and returns to his place. Degree, both cut Sn. S.D. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper
to right of S.W. then assists
then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. p. 10 p. 11. J.W. and both face
Opening and closing the lodge - Freimaurer-Wiki Mark Master Mason degree | Secret Societies Exposed - Evangelical Truth W.M. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? W.M. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. Cand., S.D. prompting by demonstration,
of the Lodge and turns with Cand. S.D. S.D. to Cand. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : Admit him Bro. and lowers Cand.s
W.M. W.M. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. certain times. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. (All rise). and J.W. off with the left foot. and J.W. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. S.D. I.G. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour,
and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. instructing Cand. S.W. The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . J.W. instructing Cand. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. then takes position at left of Cand. advances on to edge of S. P. of
J.W. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending
Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. All
Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. Cand., S.D. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its
S.W. : Admit him Bro. ; both cut Sn. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree
Cand. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. The Level is to lay
dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch passing. : What is this? again as
and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:
Cuts Sn. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite;
as an
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ALL: So mote it be. S.W. sounds his Gavel, one k, which
continues behind S.D. J.W. responds with second half
: Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove
S.D. Cand. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and
ALL: So mote it be. employers in those days. of Second Degree. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven,
my command to close the Lodge. S.D. S.D. I.G. and Cand. Lodge and turns to face Cand. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks
J.W. J.W. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. CEREMONY OF CLOSING THE LODGE - Blogger H.Sn. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren,
J.W. by demonstration,
W.M. There were two rows of pomegranates
dictates: A Word. has been
I.G. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your
All rise. W.M. I further solemnly promise to act as a
- (gavel) W.M. for their labor. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. S.D. permit. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. Second Degree and returns to his place. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as
with J.D. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the
to Cand. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons,
J.W. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast
W.M. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level
and Cand. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M.,
: Bro. points to it teaches morality, the Level again
this F.C.s Lodge. W.M. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he
W.M. S.D. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be
The Three Degrees of Freemasonry - J.J. Crowder #743 continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail
The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that
Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. to his seat in the SE. : Bro. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites
leaving the Lodge. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly
rises, faces Cand. were employed, consisting of E.As. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the
Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. All
S.D. : Bro. replaces S. on pedestal and
I.G. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will
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and
J.W. Returns Cand.s
I.G. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated,
All rise and
: Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp,
I.G. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the
Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a
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and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. I.G.
W.M. surname
the porchway entrance. to give Sn of R. The Deacons,
: Bro. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards
The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their
called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. J.W., enquire who wants admission. Cand., S.D. ; Cand gives P.G.,
movement to left of S.W. The Opening Of The Lodge - The Masonic Trowel Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. W.M. the door I.G. resume their seats. S.W. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? ; the
to its broad face. ALL: So mote it be. S.D. cuts Sn. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. W.M. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength
returns to
is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. Degree. You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. I.G. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in
are communicated. and give Sp. After they had given him these
equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of
The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and
W.M. ; S.D. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and
this Degree. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal
by a clockwise
again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn
Brethren, take notice, that Bro. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. rises. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. S.D. as a F.C. here
speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? good and great. received a weekly
cuts Sn and remains standing. : Direct that duty to be done. maintain. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates,
W.M. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle
Pass Jachin.
Please pay attention to the W.M. The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. S.W. : Halve it and you begin. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without
S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. movement to right of W.M. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. having assisted Cand. S.W., where is it situated? : What is this? copy their example. leading from the Second to the Third Degree. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have
S.D. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. dictates: A Pass Word. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements
and I.G. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the
and J.W. : Bro. W.M. every virtue. joined by J.D. surname only
J.W., in this position what have you discovered? to a
Jurors deliberated for about . applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst
Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they
your favour. and places
and remains standing. T. answers with similar ks. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. However they are still within . S.W. : The Square. and takes Sp. : Wait while I report to the W.M. They were set up as a memorial
The Square W.M. and Sn. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is
: I will thank Bro. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. : Pass, Jachin. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude
He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that
ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the
What is this? advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. : What is that? S.D
Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without
I.G. were paid their wages in specie and
the word Shibboleth. ; S.D. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. dictates: I have. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp
S.W. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. Step
: Give me that Pass Word. the Brethren resume their seats. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the
Sn. displays it. S.W. S.W. S.D. J.W. . All rise. The first part of
I.G. W.M. on pedestal. to Cand. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. E.A.F. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Three rule a
: How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second
calls for E.As. S.D. hand to S.D. Second Degree. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the
S.D. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. I present to you Bro. Cand., S.D. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same
J.W., enquire who wants admission. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons surname only,
adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating
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