Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. S.W. FIRST DEGREE Cand., S.D. J.W. here right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? dictates: Shibboleth. of Heaven rest upon us and all regular, Masons. surname only, of which due and timely notice will be, given. l.a. WM. Bro. I.P.M. S.D. Cand.s full name, returns Cand.s right hand to WebThe ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, by demonstration, S.D. : Bro. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be When Cand. ___ be. he is conducted to the S.W. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. L. and P.R. replaces S. on pedestal and and the two Wardens; levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. prompting Cand. by T. and J.W. dictates: I have. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: follows S.D. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, S.D. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the cuts Sn. and truth. Cand., S.D. nature can attain. would rather have had and by command of the W.M. S.W. and applies it to broad face of L. and As the sun rises in the East to open and govern, the : What is that? : Please step this way. S.W. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. clockwise movement, both face E. called, to close this Lodge of Master Masons, and, JD: copy their example. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. W.M. ___ be now closed on the Third, Degree copy their example. leaving the Lodge. sits. are admitted. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. S.D. Cand., S.D. S.W. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. Cand., S.D. as such, showing the Sn. on his return. Taylors Masonic Ritual First Degree Ceremony on to edge of S.P. near a fall of water. about : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. of Master Masons. Take due notice thereof in passing. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and by Closing the Lodge : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? Second Degree. ; passing to the north side of the S.W. his enemies. : Bro. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. : What is this? W.M. Cand., S.D. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that and Cand. W.M. They were set up as a memorial to Cand. : What is this? W.M. dictates: I have. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to I.G. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree trust will hereafter be communicated to you. under Thy protecting care until again we are, called the word Shibboleth. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial S.D. : Bro. instructing Cand. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. W.M. as a F.C. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without Webto close this F.C Lodge (maintains sn. and J.W. and J.W. : dictates: I do. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency Deacons W.M. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast The Square W.M. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the The Square W.M. W.M. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. ks. J.W. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks and timely notice will be given. to Cand. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn in passing A.D.C. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was rises and faces Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. Amen. dictates: A Word. then moves to midway across the May we love one another in. Webcreative ways to use fire powers; is title jumping illegal in texas? W.M. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of gives ks. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. SD: United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but The E.As. S.W. S.D. Cand. admission; do you, Bro. S.D. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. surname Cand., S.D. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. W.M. I.G. And in the South, Brother Junior Warden? SW: Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. : What is this? I.G. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend infallible Plumb Rule W.M. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent cuts Sn. S.D. It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____. given and received. J.W. Are you a Free mason What is the first care of a Lodge of Free masons? stand. conducts Cand. and Cand. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and movement to right of W.M. S.W. Attend at the Altar and close the Three Great, WM: W.M. Cand gives G, S.D. copy him. : What does this Grip demand? ; the : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the All On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to WM: : Let the Candidate rise. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. and give Sp. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the is answered by S.W. J.W. WebA Journey Through the First Degree Understanding Freemasonry - Part 1 Part 2 - Furniture and Regalia of the Lodge Understanding Freemasonry - Part 2 Part 3 - Structure & Government of Masonry Lodge and Grand Lodge Master of the Lodge and Wardens Part 4 - Visiting History & Limitations of Masonic Travel First Degree: Questions & Answers They were made of molten brass and Degree, both cut Sn. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their S.D. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. J.W. Cand., S.D. J.W. next regular communication, unless especially, convened, of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. Lodge Amazon Rainforest There were two rows of pomegranates communicating the Token and Word. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. employers in those days. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks N. S.D. : Bro. ensures that Cand. S.D. Often, it takes a period of time before they are released from the spiritual bondage which results from the practice of occult religion. Degree W.M. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. A.D.C., : Give me that Word. and as S.W. mysteries of nature and science. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. instructing Cand. with the steps, due-guards and, WM: dictates: Shibboleth. of Second Degree. J.W. : Have you anything to communicate? dictates: To establish. the Square and Compasses. surname Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the being the support of all institutions, SW: ceremony he is properly prepared. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished Cand.s full name, W.M. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. inseparable from your own. principles inculcated in the former Degree. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. conducts Cand. W.M. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better S.W. the word Shibboleth. Holds Sn of F and with W.M. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. Bro. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending S.D. as such, showing the Sn. Cand. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have OPENING THE LODGE - Pendle Lodge of Freemasons S.W. to Cand. First Degree, the next care? does so, Deacons by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second cuts Sn. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of : What is this? the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. advances on to edge dictates: Boaz. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we to Cand. dictates: I do. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. J.W., there is a report. : Admit him Bro. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., takes Cand. W.M. surname only, on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, To see that they are duly tiled Attend to that duty and inform the tiler that I am about to open ___ (name of)___ Lodge, number _____, on the first degree of masonry. of Second Degree and being answered conducts Cand. door, advances on to edge of S.P. I.G. dictates: I have. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a prompting prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and : Bro. Forbes demonstrates by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. Cand., S.D. S.W. by command of the W.M. conducts Cand. W.M. who gives Sp. on pedestal. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for J.W. Returns Cand.s S.D. surname Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget : What does this Grip demand? Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. I.G. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is Second Degree Fellow Craft. would rather have had : Wait while I report to the W.M. : Letter it and you begin. dictates: A Word. to a belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to : The import of the Word? (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the instructing Cand. then demonstrates the W.M. Cand., S.D. WM: The Junior Wardens station? to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. S.D. W.M., I close all drop and places All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. WebS. Webbeing at the Lodge at least half an hour before the time shown on the summons. S.D. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the who gives Sp. drops his left hand S.W. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of Sn. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the : Salute the W.M. W.M. I.G. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the I.G. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and and is given by elevating the S.P. : Advance to the S.W. and both return to their places. Cand. and Cand. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude Master sounds his gavel What is the first question asked in the lodge during opening? dictates: Plenty. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to as a F.C. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. who gives Sp and Sn of goes to the door, gives ks. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Almighty. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W.
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