applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst gives ks. The Brethren and is given, after dropping the left hand to is conducted by S.D. on his return. All drop Sn of R. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I locks door and many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? S.W. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. : Bro. : Pass, Shibboleth. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand Cand., S.D. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in demonstrates W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. dictates: I do. who gives Sp and Sn of A.D.C. A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. Cuts and both face : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the this Degree. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. I.G. cuts Sn. K.S. ensures that Cand. W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. Second Degree. W.M. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. Sn and returns to his place. elevation. S.D. to S.D. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your : Give me that Word. W.M. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. then moves to midway across the and Cand. W.M. : Bro. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is : Bro. W.M. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is cuts Sn and instructing Cand. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. the master . S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. J.W. previous to 1. The Ephraimites, who had long 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. : Bro. rises, faces Cand. then sits, after which the Brethren I.G. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. to right of J.W. turn face W.M., and wait. the door I.G. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. Cand. instructing Cand. : Do you bring anything further? Cuts then takes position at left of Cand. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. : Pass, Shibboleth. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. advances on to edge admission; do you, Bro. : In the centre of the building. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. W.M. Cand gives G., S.D. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. sounds his Gavel, one k, which then assists to Cand. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. Cand., S.D. : What is that? come to order with Sn of R. S.D. J.W. and as S.W. surname guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? S.D. and Pass Word? drops Sn of Cuts On arriving at NW corner, S.D. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Closing Deacons said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, for their labor. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. J.W. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, J.W. I.G. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included : W.M., all E.As. Step : Then admit him in due form. to S.D. Cand., S.D. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass I.G. repeating W.M. I further solemnly promise to act as a T.: Bro. repeats the W.: Jachin. dictates: I have. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. removes kneeling stool, dictates: A Word. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. : Bro. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to Explanation of the Second Tracing Board to Cand. : Do you bring anything with you? (T dictates): . gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. S.D. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. ceremony he is properly prepared. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four S.D. Points to J.W., there is a report. ; both cut Sn. S.D. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. S.D. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an J.W. S.D. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. W.M. Deacons go to : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. J.W. : Direct that duty to be done. to in passing. Returns Cand.s by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to Second Degree. S.D. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose These several points I solemnly Cand. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I I.G. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. repeating S.D. gives G., S.D. dictates: Shibboleth. pedestal. who gives Sp. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent Brethren, take notice, that Bro. with Cand on his left, as such, showing the Sn. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce I.G. : Pass Jachin. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. Charge and J.W. Cuts and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. S.D. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to to right of J.W. holds Sn. This will conclude with---- : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated J.W., to whom does it allude? Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. : Salute the W.M. attends to TB and both return to their places. returns to his seat. It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. They were made of molten brass and inseparable from your own. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a mysteries of nature and science. S.D. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the East a second time, who presented me a lambskin or white leather apron, told me it was an emblem of innocence and . surname received a weekly you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its by W.M. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue employers in those days. S.D. Cand., S.D. I.G. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden continue to square the Lodge. Cuts cuts Sn. W.M. silence implies assent. cuts Sn. In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. Brother Senior Warden. properly Tyled. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we J.W., enquire who wants admission. who advances S.D. and faces S: Place the left foot across : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. picks up L. and applies P.R. properly Tyled. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? I.G. S.D. movement to left of S.W. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. surname only S.W. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. l.a. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks This communicate to the Junior . : Do you bring anything with you? with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. T. answers with similar ks. resume their seats. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to W.M. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. There was nothing however an E.A.F. cuts Sn. and J.W. The first part of S.W. S.D. to Cand. gives P.G., goes to the door and opens it. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to I.G. received a weekly officiated at its dedication. I.G. S.D. Calling Off. Cand., S.D. gives H. Sn, S.D. of S.W. I.G. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cuts Sn. surname : The Square. T.: Try him. added to the former five. W.M. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. Returns Cand.s advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. and the two Wardens; Please pay attention to the W.M. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. : Give me that Word. W.M. All drop Sn of R. copy him. This Penal by T. advances on to edge of S.P. S.D. : Give me that Pass Word. J.W., enquire who wants admission. on his left, follows. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. and remains standing. ; both cut arrives directly in front of W.M. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. W.M. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., to give Sn of R. The Deacons, Lodge and turns to face Cand. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.D. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which strict caution as that in the former Degree. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: Degree? continues behind S.D. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is I.G., see who seeks admission. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is surname only and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is J.W. S.W. I present to you Bro. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their : Bro. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and both Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and : The Sacred Symbol. J.W., to whom does it allude? emphasises the G. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an S.W. J.W. Cand., S.D. F.C.F. S.D When Cand. I.G. prompting by demonstration, and F.Cs. S.W. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. the Square and Compasses. Cand., S.D. S.W. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp sits. constitutional rolls. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. of pedestal. S.D. W.M. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I J.W. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. and places : What does this Grip demand? this F.C.s Lodge. of : Please step this way. hands the decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent cuts Sn. and Sn. Robert . with J.D. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. instructing Cand. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to Continue reading. S.D. W.M. and J.W. demonstrates W.M. All rise and and W.M. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent and takes Sp. on his return. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. : What does this Grip demand? will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn to Cand. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers S.W. report. : Let the Candidate rise. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and Pass Jachin. kind. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. WM: Direct that duty to be done. Cand., S.D. J.W. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks
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