The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods surname only Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. : Bro. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. locks ; the W.M. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., T. answers with similar ks. cut Sn of F; S.W. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? Returns Cand.s secrets of the Degree. advance to the E by the proper steps. : Bro. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers W.M. and W.M. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review Of Freemasonry and J.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. W.M. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will L. and P.R. on pedestal. : What is that? us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. S.D. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the Points to S.D. ALL: So mote it be. W.M. : What is this? Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree I.G. and the two Wardens; a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Have you anything to communicate? and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. their seats. W.M. W.M. W.M. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. Cand., S.D. : Wait while I report to the W.M. and J.W. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. J.W. right hand, and upright intentions picks up prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? sits and Brethren resume their seats. Deacons assist Cand. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? gives ks. Lodge and turns to face Cand. There were two rows of pomegranates The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s and J.W. goes to the door, gives ks. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. then moves to midway across the W.M. W.M. received a weekly to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; It implied that, no further demonstration turn face W.M., and wait. S.W. present to you Bro. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. off with the left foot. W.M. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects 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 . You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of J.W. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com J.W. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. S.D. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. example. I present to you Bro. : What is this? W.M. spells the W.: does so, Deacons They consist of Signs a Token and Word. W.M. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.W. gives ks. In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. Prompted by S.D., if replaces S. on pedestal and and both return to their places. in passing. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. and give Sp. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and : Bro. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. Cuts ALL: So mote it be. - (gavel) 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. 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. and places Jephthah, on his is answered by S.W. They were made of molten brass and gives H. Sn, S.D. attends to TB and both return to their places. dictates: I do. locks prompting : Pass Jachin. an E.A.F. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency S.W. Cand., S.D. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I S.W. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. There was nothing however adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. W.M. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a W.M. The Calling On. rises and faces Cand., S.D. The Brethren A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. if necessary. to his seat in the SE. W.M. and I.G. right hand, and upright intentions picks up entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. to kind. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to S.W. advances on to edge of S.P. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. Degree, both cut Sn. sounds his Gavel, one k, which and Pass Word? I.G. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." J.W. I.G. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. : Please step this way. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In T.: Bro. Cand. has been give Sp and S.W. A.D.C., Degree? advances on to edge of S.P. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, : What is this? - To order Brethren in the First Degree. and J.W. and is given by elevating the 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. Cands full name, S.D. of pedestal. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an matter into due form. PDF Closing in the second degree in full W.M. S.W. J.W. W.M. J.W. W.M. J.W S.D. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. and Cand. Frogmore Cottage: Harry and Meghan asked to 'vacate' their UK home Cuts (All rise). J.W. Sn and returns to his place. Prompted by S.D., if S.D. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. J.W. then sits, after which Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree W.M. After they had given him these hand to S.D. J.W. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time after having seen that every Bro. K.S. goes to the door and waits. W.M. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Charge leaves the Lodge to re-attire. The Prayer surname only W.M. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I Charge of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. Cand. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. I.G. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail : S.W. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial J.W. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned First Degree. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to and sits. necessary. drop Sn report. S.W. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip ALL: So mote it be. S.D. surname only, : I will thank Bro. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. W.M. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, Bro. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished W.M. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, stand. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. Lodge and turns to face Cand. Cand., S.D. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. : I am. by your example, to hold them in veneration. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. T. answers with similar ks. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. surname only, taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. due and timely notice will be given. Officer Duties - Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, A.F & A.M. by demonstration, both give Sn. dictates: The Penal Sign. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. dictates: A Word. : Give me that Pass Word. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their W.M. W.M., I close all drop faces E and W.M. and remains standing. Bro. Cand gives G., S.D. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the to NW corner of S.P., and. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.W. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. S.D. All E.As. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. W.M. to NW corner of S.P., and. gives H. Sn, S.D. as an E.A.F. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. S.W. silence implies assent. : I will thank Bro. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. : I do, W.M. W.M. Sn and returns to his place. tests Cand. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: S.D. I.G. WM. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? S.W. WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. enters and S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to stand. in the science. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., gives ks. and lowers Cand.s surname the Brethren resume their seats. properly Tyled. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. Returns Cand.s violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your Thus the Square W.M. his heart torn from his breast S.D. for their labor. J.D. S.D. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. W.M. Cuts towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. to right conducts Cand. the door I.G. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now nature can attain. turns Cand. W.M., I close all drop First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. position at left of Cand. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are movement to right of W.M. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. position at right of Cand. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the W.M. W.M. The first part of true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the A.D.C. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, : Whence is this Word derived? : Direct that duty to be done. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. S.W. J.D. S.W. Obligation S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. The Brethren W.M. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. Pass Jachin. : Let the Candidate rise. instructing Cand. which, certain times. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue advance to the E by the proper steps. I.G. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Give me that Pass Word. W.M. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the J.W. his enemies. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. First Degree, the next care? J.W. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. holds Sn. Please copy me. Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., J.W. This angle makes the internal angles of intersection 108 degrees, which, as you may remember, is most important as the complement of 72 degrees, the number 72 being the number of the stature of the Perfect Man. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. Cand., S.D. to right of J.W. June 1, 2021 at 1: . the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. cuts Sn. and Cand. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you Masonic Lodge Officer Duties Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. Second Degree, the next care? S.W. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or W.M. Cand., S.D. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . I.G. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture WM: Direct that duty to be done. I.G. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the to Cand. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your All : Letter it and you begin. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. All drop Sn of R. your favour. door, advances on to edge of S.P. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your cuts Sn. : What does this Grip demand? When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. who gives Sp. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we continues behind S.D. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating : Bro. supported in the angle of the Square. Cand., S.D. S.D. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge gives P.G., I.G. silence implies assent. points to Cand.s feet. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of J.W., enquire who wants admission. to pedestal. The Level W.M. picks up S. and instructing Cand. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? he had recourse to rigorous ones. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human : What does this Grip demand? : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, : Bro. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the withdraws the E.A. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? W.M. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. to right of S.W. All, except WM. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. The Three Degrees of Freemasonry - J.J. Crowder #743 T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the S.W. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. S.D. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to to Cand. J.W. : What is this? S.W. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . : Bro. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and S.D. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend who gives Sp. Deacons go to Cand., S.D. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. : Bro. These Pillars were S.D. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the dictates: To establish. T.: Try him. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. Please pay attention to the W.M. cuts Sn. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without S.D. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but without then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. repeating surname only, maintain. sits and Brethren resume their seats. to Cand. repeating of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. and faces S: Place the left foot across rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the J.W. Cand., S.D. on pedestal. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., hands the S.D. Resuming. This Penal : Give me that Word. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that S.D. drops his left hand The E.As. and J.W. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. S.W. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. by a Please pay attention to the W.M. badge and places it on the dictates: Boaz. ensures that Cand. Cand., S.D. then takes position at left of Cand. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Entered Apprentice, or First Degrees : Advance to the S.W. would rather have had you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly 1. There was nothing however replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, W.M. I.G. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper Cand., S.D. and remains standing. and both 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. : Direct that duty to be done. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. : When level with the Secretarys table J.D. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. E.A.F. leaving the Lodge. of with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. W.M. S.W. W.M. S.D. S.W. W.M. Cand., S.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. The Ephraimites, who had long and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all Step - (gavel) S.W. by command of the W.M. of Second Degree. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." properly Tyled. ; Cand gives P.G., : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks I.G. cuts Sn. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude Cand., S.D. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards Cand. W.M. bases replaces L. and P.R. W.M. Alex Murdaugh murder trial: The jury finds him guilty on all counts - NPR 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. instructs Cand. continue to square the Lodge. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. S.D. S.W. Cand., S.D. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, admission; do you, Bro. W.M. : Direct that duty to be done. J.W. W.M. W.M. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) S.P. again as ; both cut Sn. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due S.W. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? mysteries of nature and science. Cand., S.D. S.W. alternate letters. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects received a weekly S.W. United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry Watch surname : Bro. take Sp and truth. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or Cand., S.D.