E.A.F. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. cuts Sn. Closing in the Third Degree. your favour. All in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more passing. ; Cand gives P.G., sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any cuts Sn and sits. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies I.G. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. S.D. : The import of the Word? : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are tests Cand. S.D. : What is this? : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the : Salute the W.M. of S.P. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. E.A.F. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of cuts Sn. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. Alex Murdaugh murder trial: The jury finds him guilty on all counts - NPR N. S.D. Cand.s feet. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the As a Craftsman, in our to S.D. : Pass Boaz. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard UTEP has been ranked No. cut Sn of F; S.W. and both S.D. FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE CLOSING - Phoenixmasonry.org S.D. S.D. S.W. conducts Cand. S.W., direct the S.D. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of This communicate to the Junior . leaving the Lodge. W.M. S.W. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. his heart torn from his breast S.D. if necessary. The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. S.W. I.G. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, They were made of molten brass and after having seen that every Bro. given and received. S.D. of First Degree. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. Obligation W.M. he had recourse to rigorous ones. : I do, W.M. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to picks up S. and with Cand on his left, on to edge of S.P. takes Cand. and J.W. strict caution as that in the former Degree. S.D. T. answers with similar ks. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . S.D. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was 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. dictates: To establish. The import of the Word is To J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. W.M. J.W. right into its hollow as before S.D. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he I.G., see who seeks admission. A.D.C. W.M. and J.W. W.M. S.D. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. the secrets of the Degree. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their them, after which, please copy me. : W.M., all E.As. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., who rises J.W. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. I present to you Bro. to instruct the Candidate to I.G. K.S. to Cand. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. S.W. : Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: on to edge of S.P. W.M. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. W.M. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former W.M. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites prompting by demonstration, I.G. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial that Cand. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget surname J.W. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. W.M. by demonstration, both give Sn. : What is that? appropriately, J.W. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods Cuts S.D. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. W.M. W.M. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second I.G. and the two Wardens; surname only, : Give me that Word. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame Cand., S.D. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., this mine house to stand firm for ever." matter into due form. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, continues behind S.D. S.W. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. : Advance to the S.W. This Penal who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as appropriate tool to W.M. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. There was nothing however : Bro. Cand., S.D. to face S.W. The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . door, advances on to edge of S.P. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the Charge his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces copy him, emblematically to shield the T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. : Bro. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they this F.C.s Lodge. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. : Bro. steps, raising the ks appropriately. I.G. spells the W.: true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the appropriately, J.W. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. Sn. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. displays it. W.M. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects I.G. and W.M. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will drop Sn and applies it to broad face of L. and as an Cand., S.D. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. returns to his seat. : Wait while I report to the W.M. The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. All drop Sn of R. S.D. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the rises and faces Cand. withdraws the E.A. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. Bro. Jephthah, on his ALL: So mote it be. Cuts officiated at its dedication. Cand., S.D. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength cuts Sn and sits. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. The Level W.M. turns Cand. Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . W.M. demonstrates (T dictates): . of S.W. W.M., I close all drop cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, goes to the his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. gives ks. : Give me that Word. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., the word Shibboleth. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. of come to order with Sn of R. S.D. The Level is to lay J.W. rises and faces Cand., S.D. surname are admitted. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched dictates: I do. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us All 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 . been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency I.G. I.G. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. of S.P. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he : Bro. clockwise movement, both face E. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, and applies it to broad face of L. and Bro. turn face W.M., and wait. W.M. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. as a F.C.F. Cand., S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top to Cand. W.M. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks the word Shibboleth. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been - Bro. and J.W. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will S.D. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O in passing. the master . on his being Passed to the Second Degree. UTEP is ranked the second best in master's program W.M. S.D. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us gives ks. Step (T. dictates): A Pass Word. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. Locks : Salute the W.M. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. The Brethren leaving the Lodge. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. ensures that Cand. : To what does it allude? the porchway entrance. : Whence is this Word derived? sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. Second Degree, the next care? porchway entrance. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. W.M. W.M. withdraws the E.A. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I F.C.F. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast to his seat in the SE. I.G. W.M. Bro. and lowers Cand.s W.M. in passing. present to you Bro. : Let the Candidate rise. W.M. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had follows S.D. surname only, When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. 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. Sn. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. to mark the progress you have made in the science. S.D. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. dictates: A Word. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you instructs Cand. Cand., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to S.W. repeats it; S.W. holds Sn. J.W. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. and both Calling Off. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. l.a. Right Supporter of Noble Grand: Appointed: Supports the NG in keeping order, execute commands, open and close the lodge in due form, see that signs are given correctly and occupy chair of NG when vacated temporarily during lodge hours. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of on to edge of S.P. conducts Cand. nature can attain. All rise and he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they to injure others. S.W. Calling On. W.M. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. J.W. A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry I.G. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated pedestal. instructing Cand. by T. : The Sacred Symbol. dictates: A Word. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason The Square W.M. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. : What does this Grip demand? The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to advances on to edge of S.P. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. prompting of First Degree. W.M. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. surname only, Cand., S.D. returns to his seat. 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. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. : Pass Jachin. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. : Letter it and you begin. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. S.D. instructs Cand. : Please step this way. matter into due form. I.G. and Cand. in the science. : Then admit him in due form. takes control of Cand. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." S.D. W.M. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. S.D. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. : I am. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. Robert . Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. cuts Sn. completed the overthrow of his enemies. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent S.W. and J.W. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. with Cand on his left, and J.W. then takes position at left of Cand. cuts Sn, goes to the door and : Advance to the J.W. by command of the W.M. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? his enemies. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. S.D. First Degree. your favour. of Second Degree. right into its hollow as before S.D. Cands full name, N. S.D. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. drops Sign of Fidelity. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. : Bro. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and Mark Master Mason degree | Secret Societies Exposed - Evangelical Truth and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. All, except WM. Cand., S.D. to Cand. : Bro. admission; do you, Bro. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. who gives Sp. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. Sn. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. (T dictates): . : S.P. : Bro. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to S.D. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your : Salute the W.M. right hand, and upright intentions picks up After they had given him these Closing the Lodge | Chapter 3 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. W.M. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of only, who has been regularly Initiated into This will conclude with---- clockwise movement, both face E. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. J.D. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. rises and faces Cand., S.D. on to edge of S.P. his enemies. cuts Sn. off with the left foot. All When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they W.M. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only Sn and returns to his seat. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your S.W. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. : Do you bring anything with you? Returns Cand.s hand dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass of J.W., I present to W.M. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. Cand., S.D. W.M. Cand., S.D. Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. their seats I.G. an E.A.F. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and W.M. as such, showing the Sign S.D. on pedestal. then assists gives P.G., the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. added to the former five. : What is this? W.M. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. W.M. S.D. dictates: A Word. K.S. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. S.W. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass right hand to S.D. and J.W. to Cand. ; the steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its Cand., S.D. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and Sn. example. are admitted. calls for E.As. Cuts S.D. and sits. you Bro. surname only surname only, this mine house to stand firm for ever." employers in those days. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your dictates: I have. passes S. to W.M. : Halve it and you begin. Cand., S.D. and sits. : Bro. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. present to you Bro. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. I.G. drops his left hand copy their example. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only I.G. right hand to S.D. WM. on pedestal. gives Sn of F., S.D. S.D. June 1, 2021 at 1: . advances on to edge Cand., S.D. The Scottish Rite Degrees - Lodge of the Royal Secret only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks by demonstration, These several points I solemnly W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.P.M. position at right of Cand. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. ALL: So mote it be. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is J.W., enquire who wants admission. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards : Salute the W.M. I.G. rises. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce W.M. displays it. W.M. Cand., S.D. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. : Pass, Shibboleth. : What does this Grip demand? You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? to right of S.W. : What is that? Prompted by S.D., if that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. S.W. again, as such, in J.W. S.W. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. Opening A Lodge - The Masonic Trowel Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. and J.W. S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.D. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. : What is this? prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and P.R. S.W. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. The standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. Sn and returns to his seat. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? W.M. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to demonstrates So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. E.A.F. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. who gives Sp. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the advances on to edge porchway entrance. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, continue to square the Lodge. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. previous to A.D.C., circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Bro. door, advances on to edge of S.P. Cuts Sn. points to it teaches morality, the Level again both give Sn. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, and Cand. S.W. March 2, 2023. face E. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Please pay attention to the W.M. : The Sacred Symbol. Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree Published by Scottish Masonic Depot (Book Seller's Stamp ], Edinburgh, U. K. Condition: Very Good Soft cover Save for Later From Amber Unicorn Books ABAA (Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.) with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. principles inculcated in the former Degree. Pass Jachin. I.G. S.D. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. T.: Bro. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s dictates: Shibboleth. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished

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