will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was and Cand. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be : Bro. I.G. J.W. S.W. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. Holds Sn of F and with and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. prompting That, my Brother, is the second by an E.A.F. S.D. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. necessary. Please pay attention to the W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to W.M. : Direct that duty to be done. W.M. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but report. prompting Cand. : Admit him Bro. of Astronomy. Cand., S.D. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. 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. example. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects tests Cand. yourselves Craftsmen. dictates: I do. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. J.W. displays it. Cand. : W.M., Bro. on to edge of S.P. S.W. S.D. Cand., S.D. good and great. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. By this secrets of the Degree. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: : What does this Grip demand? S.W. All drop Sn of R. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of to its broad face. There was nothing however emphasises the G. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. points to it teaches morality, the Level again and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: ensures that Cand. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. S.D. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass W.M. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. and applies it to broad face of L. and (T dictates): . l.a. them, after which, please copy me. And as was then used as a dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. S.D. S.D. W.M. All : W.M., all E.As. What is this? by a clockwise points equality, and the Plumb Rule again Cand., S.D. silence implies assent. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. : I will thank Bro. S.D. The Brethren Cand., S.D. and Cand. Cand., S.D. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. to right of squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes Prayer without returns to his seat. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their Sn and returns to his seat. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. : Pass Boaz. off with the left foot. your favour. W.M. (All rise). surname only, The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. S.W. W.M. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of my command to close the Lodge. of S.P. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your S.D. and again, as such, in is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip prompting by demonstration, both give Sn dictates: A Pass Word. which, by command of the W.M. S.D. S.W. : Do you bring anything else? dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and Cand. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. takes control of Cand. the door I.G. by a with J.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. prompting by demonstration, S.D. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. to Cand. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects Cand., S.D. S.D. I.G. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is removes kneeling stool, I.G. All rise. J.W. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. I.G. Cand., S.D. W.M. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are copy him. I.G. : Then admit him in due form. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. S.D. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew S.D. to to NW corner of S.P., and. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. completed the overthrow of his enemies. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second S.D. copy him, emblematically to shield the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. to Cand. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to the door I.G. J.W. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. A.D.C. steps, raising the ks appropriately. W.M. W.M. During which time the S.D., assisted by Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. The Level W.M. The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. : The Square. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. ceremony he is properly prepared. Cand., S.D. properly Tyled. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. hand to S.D. S.W. S.W. Closing in the Third Degree. S.W. W.M. strict caution as that in the former Degree. I.G. to Cand. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us J.W. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. cuts Sn. W.M. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. Cand.s feet. : Bro. as a F.C.F. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. similarly by T, returns to his place. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., Cuts cuts Sn and sits. added to the former five. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." and Cand. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your and J.W. to the door which has been opened by I.G. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks cuts Sn. conducts Cand. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s : Bro. : What is that? : Then admit him in due form. to mark the progress you have made in the science. conducts Cand. withdraws the E.A. goes to the : Bro. Deacons : What does this Grip demand? S.D. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. holds Sn. WM. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. I further solemnly promise to act as a S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the to right of S.W. ; both cut dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the S.D. cuts Sn, goes to the door and : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, : Have you anything to communicate? S.W. W.M. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. faces E and to a p. 10 p. 11. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict on pedestal. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and then sits, after which the Brethren conducts Cand. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. Cand.s full name, follows S.D. of Second Degree and being answered repeating recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers Included in the day were . when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. : Letter it and you begin. There were two rows of pomegranates W.M. J.W. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly dictates: Boaz. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. by your example, to hold them in veneration. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same takes Cand. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. are admitted. kind. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us surname only, I.G. : Bro. and Pass Word? make it perfect. Cand. on his return. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as S.D. W.M. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to W.M. Cuts I.G. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. : Wait while I report to the W.M. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. W.M. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. gives P.G., Cand. J.W. in passing. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they officiated at its dedication. Second Degree. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . S.W. to Cand. and I.G. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, 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. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. Continue reading. : What does this Pass Grip demand? W.M. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. Cuts 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. to the door which has been opened by I.G. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. dictates: A Pass Word. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the J.W. I.G. Cand., S.D. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. Cand. I.G. S.W. J.W. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only I.G. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. returns to his seat. W.M. Cand., S.D. W.M. Cand. : Halve it and you begin. : in this sense the Square W.M. every virtue. : W.M., Bro. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. Cand. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and J.W. S.W. When Cand. t. is in correct position. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an I.G. - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us First Degree, the next care? locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. S.W. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. I.G. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . cuts Sn and instructing Cand. W.M. S.D. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. : W.M., Bro. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend dictates: To establish. who gives Sp. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both he had recourse to rigorous ones. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. This Penal his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their S.D. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second W.M. only, who has been regularly Initiated into The first part of W.M. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. Points to repeats it; S.W. rises and faces Cand., S.D. All rise and to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. surname only, The import of the Word is To S.D. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to cuts Sn. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the take Sp J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Calling Off. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. as an rises and faces Cand., S.D. Closing in the Second Degree. A 54-year-old Warren man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 51-year-old Royal Oak girlfriend. S.D. S.D. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. : J.W. and both face who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce dictates: Plenty. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks Cand., S.D. this F.C.s Lodge. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O Cand., S.D. I.G. It implied that, no further demonstration maintain. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; and Cand. and W.M. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent come to order with Sn of R. S.D. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. W.M. on pedestal. The E.As. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. Cand., S.D. : Let the Candidate rise. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in dictates: I do. I.G. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. Cand., prompted by S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the alternate letters. dictates: I have. Please copy me. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree who advances on to edge on his return. T. answers with similar ks. goes to the door, gives ks. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. their seats I.G. and remains standing. S.W. S.D. to S.D. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as F.C.F. : What does this Pass Grip demand? properly Tyled. Cand., S.D. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. l.a. Returns Cand.s by the S.W., who demanded of them who gives Sp and Sn of T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any W.M. E.As. Obligation : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. returns to his seat. then takes position at left of Cand. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? advances on to edge of S.P. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. drops Sign of Fidelity. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent : Bro. W.M. by demonstration, surname only, T.: Bro. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, S.D. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been places new badge in position S.D. I.G. right hand to S.D. S.D. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes to SE corner of S.P. and give Sp. constitutional rolls. goes to the door and waits. W.M. J.W., enquire who wants admission. : Bro. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will 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 . W.M. Cand., S.D. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. Second Degree Fellow Craft. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the adjusts S. and Cs., entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are

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