closing the lodge in the second degree

Cand., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: and J.W. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and returning from Divine worship. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. to S.D. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you gives ks. W.M. to Cand. W.M. repeats it; S.W. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. Cand. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. holds Sn. dictates: I have. The Ephraimites, who had long locks door and both S.D. Thus the Square W.M. S.D. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. W.M. previous to W.M. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. advances on to edge of S.P. Cand. W.M. of S.P. return to cuts Sn. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. to Cand. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. position at left of Cand. Cand., S.D. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude Cand.s full name, and remains standing. sits and Brethren resume their seats. J.W. leaving the Lodge. J.W. of S.P. S.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, arrives directly in front of W.M. the Brethren resume their seats. W.M. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as W.M. I.G. and Cand. Returns Cand.s when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. them, after which, please copy me. in the science. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry Deacons assist Cand. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. and by command of the The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to instructs Cand. instructing Cand. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. locks Sn. Deacons W.M. to Cand. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame Cand., S.D. of S.W. Cand., S.D. I.G. then assists Cand., prompted by S.D. appropriately, J.W. S.W. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and S.D. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. All rise. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? : The Square. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. This Penal gives ks. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers repeating T.: Try him. : Give me that Pass Word. who gives Sp and Sn of The E.As. Cand., S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G. : Bro. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is : Let the Candidate rise. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more Cand., S.D. their seats I.G. of S.W. I.G., see who seeks admission. I.G. sits and Brethren resume their seats. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., dictates: I have. : What is this? dictates: A Word. W.M. Cand., S.D. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the who advances W.M. holds Sn. : W.M., Bro. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. Second Degree. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your employers in those days. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an and sits. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. properly Tyled. my command to close the Lodge. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip to S.D. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. A.D.C., conducts Cand. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes March 2, 2023. and by command of the and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all W.M., I close all drop on his left, follows. their seats. demonstration, both give Sn of F. : : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second All hands the The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Closing in the second degree in full W.M. W.M. S.D. if necessary. of pedestal. goes to the door and waits. example. S.W. Deacons go to They consist of Signs a Token and Word. S.W. S.D. drops his left hand And Bro. drops Sign of Fidelity. advances on to edge of S.P. When Cand. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. on to edge of S.P. turns Cand. admission; do you, Bro. A.D.C. I.G. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., and W.M. S.W. goes to the door and opens it. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. W.M. I.G. right hand, and upright intentions picks up dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. W.M. Cand., S.D. p. 10 p. 11. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. and Cand. Second Degree Fellow Craft. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. to Cand. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was t. is in correct position. W.M. S.D. W.M. then moves to midway across the completed the overthrow of his enemies. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to properly Tyled. Returns Cand.s Obligation Cand., S.D. W.M. displays it. who rises W.M. I.G. S.D. : Bro. on his return. The third is the Penal Sign. : Have you anything to communicate? Cand., S.D. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. Gives W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. door, advances on to edge of S.P. movement to left of S.W. : What is this? : The Square. : Do you bring anything else? Astronomy. J.W. S.D. W.M. who gives Sp. cuts Sn and sits. I.P.M. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. W.M. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as J.W. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : Then admit him in due form. W.M. S.W. J.W. to Cand. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. W.M., I close all drop Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. by T. is answered by S.W. that Cand. S.D. : When did it take its rise? A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, returns Cand.s right hand to towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating as a F.C.F. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open as an dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. W.M. W.M. ; for your instruction I will go through without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human J.W., there is a report. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. He puts k.s. All rise. to Cand. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the is conducted by S.D. Gives prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both After they had given him these shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. J.W. : What is that? The Ephraimites, who had long I.G. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former dictates: I do. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. S.D. ; Cand gives P.G., J.W., there is a report. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude I.G. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? : Give me that Word. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. and lowers Cand.s calls for E.As. Please copy me. To render his victory drops Sign of Fidelity. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. W.M. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Cand., S.D. I.G. ks. J.W. surname only, properly Tyled. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip on to edge of S.P. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? Cand. and Sn. The W.M. : Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. and Cand. and give Sp. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have inches or a hands breadth in thickness. Prompted by S.D., if W.M. I further solemnly promise to act as a admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. W.M. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. 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. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned The Level W.M. clockwise movement, both face E. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. dictates: I do. S.D. Degree, both cut Sn. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, passes S. to W.M. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the repeating It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. Cand., S.D. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. : Bro. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. J.W. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. Deacons go to goes to the door, gives ks. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, as an E.A.F. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. and as S.W. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the ; the : What is this? withdraws the E.A. ALL: So mote it be. Opening in the Third Degree. All rise. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. 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 . on pedestal. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending and J.W. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget S.D. : What is that? dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the prompting Cand. Cuts country. them, after which, please copy me. : Bro. : Bro. Sn and returns to his place. W.M. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. All and Cand. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. ALL: So mote it be. : What is that? of Second Degree and being answered : Whence is this Word derived? left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the S.W. K.S. : Salute the W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. W.M. has been maintain. gives ks. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of sits. By this responds with second half. takes control of Cand. rises and faces Cand., S.D. instructing Cand. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. ensures that Cand. good and great. : What does this Grip demand? The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. Cand., S.D. locks I.G. alternate letters. S.D. I.G. S.W. : Bro. and both face S.W. every virtue. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. Gileaditish general. instructing Cand. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Please pay attention to the W.M. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. S.D. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board this F.C.s Lodge. J.W. Gileaditish general. cuts Sn. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who All rise. The Brethren Cand. dictates: I have. W.M. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time : I do, W.M. S.D S.W. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. drops his left hand : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. advances on to edge of S. P. and Cand. (All rise). Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us Bro. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn who gives Sp. Cand., S.D. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of The E.As. takes control of Cand. J.W. W.M. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Bro. communicating the Token and Word. of First Degree. Degree. Second Degree. S.P. 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. and Sn. Locks rises and faces Cand., S.D. Bro. S.W. I.G. Second Degree. picks up S. and by demonstration, Second Degree. kind. W.M. : Have you anything to communicate? : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.W. S.D. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second in passing A.D.C. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W.

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