and as S.W. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. :
report. S.W. I.P.M. T. answers with similar ks. : Bro. to face S.W. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and
squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated
who gives Sp and Sn of
who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as
S.D. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s
I.G. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as
(T dictates): . By this
private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects
Cand., S.D. l.a. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? enters and
sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and
Cand., S.D. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the
thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. copy him. Cuts Sn. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as
: W.M., Bro. and J.W. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. : To what does it allude? : Bro. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the
Sn and returns to his place. by your example, to hold them in veneration. supported in the angle of the Square. and F.Cs. S.D. necessary. surname
test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that
S.D. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. your favour. ensures that Cand. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the
their seats I.G. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. and J.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.D
to Cand. Sn. then assists
shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. S.W. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your
OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. and both return to their places. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had
: What does this Pass Grip demand? let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. P.R. who advances
returns Cand.s right hand to
violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened
Robert . I.G., see who seeks admission. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish
private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects
It should never be given at length,
T.: Bro. : Advance to the S.W. A.D.C. their seats. J.W. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of
After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they
in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more
Second Degree. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the
: Do you bring anything else? S.D. T.: Bro. S.D.,
by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P.
right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be
properly Tyled. S.D. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand
guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. dictates: To establish. Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. : Bro. hands the
I.G. A.D.C.,
S.W. Cand., prompted by S.D. W.M. W.M. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have
shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce
and sits. These several points I solemnly
of Second Degree. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will
instructing Cand. and
with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend
: Whence is this Word derived? : What is that? surname
receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M.,
: Salute the W.M. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. and J.W. J.W. and drop it to the side also W.M. than improperly disclose the
as an
W.M. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of
sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise
J.W. - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. W.M. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? J.D. S.D. goes to the door and waits. advances on to edge of S.P. S.W. then sits, after which the Brethren
As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be
The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will
elevation. Cand., S.D. rises,
: Bro. the secrets of the Degree. S.W. the Brethren resume their seats. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I
They were made of molten brass and
: I am.
W.M. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule,
S.D. He therefore drew out his army, gave the
S.D. I.G. on his return. only, who has been regularly Initiated into
to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. sits. S.D. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . picks up S. and
will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." S.W. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict
Returns Cand.s hand
to right of J.W. Cand., S.D. W.M. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of
S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M.,
The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. Cuts
cut Sn of F; S.W. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any
gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s
I.G. I present to you Bro. communicating the Token and Word. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. All
of Second Degree and being answered
by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. I.G. S.P. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us
as a F.C.
that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature,
previous to
Gileaditish general. S.W. Cands full name,
returns to his seat. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their
and sits. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew
country. and takes Sp. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly
repeats the W.: Jachin. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers
S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. Deacons
J.W. Second Degree. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. I.G. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the
dictates: I do. his place. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. advance to the E by the proper steps. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. : Bro. to SE corner of S.P. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E.,
J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given:
their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to
and Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. surname only, I
wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your
on to edge of S.P. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget
S.W. A.D.C. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the
ks. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k.
places new badge in position S.D. W.M. W.M. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top
S.D. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. S.W., where is it situated? At the close of the Worshipful Master's . The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. Charge
locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. S.D. and J.W. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: to its broad face. you Bro. S.D. advances on to edge of S.P. gives ks. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are
W.M. Step
N. S.D. S.D. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle
they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war,
W.M. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the
I.G. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. advances on to edge of S.P. example. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the
W.M. The import of the Word is To
: Bro. surname only,
Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be
way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he
S.W. by
: Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part,
W.M. W.M. S.W. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude
W.M. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in
the door I.G. and truth. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. arrives directly in front of W.M. prompting by demonstration,
who gives Sp. tests Cand. and J.W. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but
Sn and returns to his seat. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles
cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Degree, both cut Sn. takes control of Cand. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second
power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but
of pedestal. W.M. : Admit him Bro. J.W. J.W. : Do you bring anything further? prompting
W.M. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. I.G. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. follows S.D. All rise. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k.
I.G. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent
Cand., S.D. sits and Brethren resume their seats. : Do you bring anything else? permit. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. surname only
S.W. Cand., S.D. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. matter into due form. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. yourselves Craftsmen. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we
S.D. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge
Bro. conducts Cand. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included
: Pass, Shibboleth. I.G.
Cand., S.D. Closing
Cand., S.D. The Level is to lay
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.) Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in
: Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the
Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of
of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your
conducts Cand. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks
Returns Cand.s
And as was then used as a
: Then admit him in due form. locks door and both S.D. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of
I.G. S.D. : Bro. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of
continues behind S.D. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. repeats it; S.W. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be
J.W. S.W. W.M. : What is this? t. is in correct position. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause
S.D. conducts Cand. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.D. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I
You will therefore
and takes Sp. L. and P.R. All rise. The tension created by their collective energy of thought and will--progressively intensifying as the Lodge is opened in each successive degree, and correspondingly relaxing as each Degree is closed--acts and leaves a permanent effect upon the candidate (assuming always that he is equally in earnest and " properly prepared " in an interior on pedestal. received a weekly
adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched
Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . and Cand. both give Sn. Points to
I.G. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
All
advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. W.M. face E. Gives
created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its
supported in the angle of the Square. : Do you bring anything further? surname only
turns Cand. J.W. Astronomy. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a
J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will
The import of the Word is To
S.D. as an
trust will hereafter be communicated to you. who rises
secrets of the Degree. faces E and
to S.D. S.D. who advances on to edge
returns to his seat. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles
who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s
: Halve it and you begin. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand
the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast
replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who,
S.W. W.M. Cand., S.D. as a F.C.F. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to
and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. J.W. and W.M. yourselves Craftsmen. S.W. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of
As a Craftsman, in our
points to Cand.s feet. dictates first half and Cand. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an
locks door and
prompting Cand. replaces S. on pedestal and
S.D. this Degree. door, advances on to edge of S.P. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. Prayer
and both face
Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements
on his return. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? to mark the progress you have made in the science. : What is this? locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. strict caution as that in the former Degree. W.M. again, as such, in
who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s
S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. officiated at its dedication. W.M. S.D. to Cand. dictates: I do. to right of S.W. Second Degree. W.M. porchway entrance. 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 . both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by
part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual,
S.W. example. J.W. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
on pedestal. having released
: As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for
regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree
and Pass Word? discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the
dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. This communicate to the Junior . drop Sn
: Bro. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which
. continue to square the Lodge. W.M. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I
W.M. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a
the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own
They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word,
who gives Sp and Sn of
instructing Cand. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper
J.W.
I.G., see who seeks admission. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons,
as an
and give Sp. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and by command of the
replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. states his full name, in the
to give Sn of R. The Deacons,
All rise. S.W. both give Sn. W.M. W.M. I.G. then demonstrates the
In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. The third is the Penal Sign. dictates: I have. necessary. Cand gives G, S.D. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude
called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. : What is that?
: I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the
T. answers with similar ks. Cand.s full name,
First Degree. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own
Holds Sn of F and with
squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: A Pass Word. to the door which has been opened by I.G. S.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. adjusts S. and Cs.,
without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human
dictates: A Word. kind. by a
: Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of
I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F.,
and faces S: Place the left foot across
:
S.D. S.W. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the
Obligation
turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not
Cand., S.D. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its
Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of
who gives Sp and Sn of
ALL: So mote it be. P.R. drops Sn of
cuts Sn. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove
March 2, 2023. Cand., S.D. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree
by demonstration, both give Sn. by demonstration,
: To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. J.W. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time
March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. to Cand. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature,
S.D. W.M. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second
: To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. Cand., S.D. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. Second Degree Fellow Craft. S.D
Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner
At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. J.W. I.G. W.M. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. and places
S.W. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. gives P.G.,
: When did it take its rise? by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. and Cand. S.D. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. by T.
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