admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. J.W. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. 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. Cands full name,
W.M. replaces S. on pedestal and
S.W. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an
globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished
: What is that? ceremony he is properly prepared. S.D. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. turns Cand. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
S.W. S.D. as an
W.M. t. is in correct position. repeats it; S.W. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. Cuts Sn. I further solemnly promise to act as a
Cand., S.D. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree,
They were set up as a memorial
Constituent degrees. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. They were set up as a memorial
elevation. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their
prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
: Whence is this Word derived? There were two rows of pomegranates
W.M. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. I.G. leaving the Lodge. S.W., where is it situated? sounds his Gavel, one k, which
: I will thank Bro. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the
: Do you bring anything further? dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles
then moves to midway across the
: I will state that the badge with which you have now been
conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or
passes S. to W.M. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they
went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by
ceremony he is properly prepared. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth
speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? I.G. W.M. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration,
would rather have had his
J.W. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the
S.D. then assists
sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
to Cand. only, who has been regularly Initiated into
W.M. : Give me that Word. surname
like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude
Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. as a F.C.F. The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . continue to square the Lodge. : What does this Grip demand? knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue
come to order with Sn of R. S.D. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? Cand gives G., S.D. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated
Cand. spells the W.:
to NW corner of S.P., and. of Second Degree. appropriate tool to W.M. and Cand. J.W., there is a report. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to
to the door which has been opened by I.G. S.W. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its
S.D. J.W. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any
W. M. - Bro. in passing A.D.C. : Direct that duty to be done. goes to the door, gives ks. appropriately, J.W. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. W.M. Cand., S.D. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. : Bro. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites
to face S.W. Cand gives G., S.D.
form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. S.D. W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. who gives Sp and Sn of
They were further adorned with two
Cand gives G, S.D. returns Cand.s right hand to
Brother Senior Warden. returning from Divine worship. good and great. conducts Cand. W.M. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove
I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip
To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion
S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : What does this Pass Grip demand? J.W. 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. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: the Brethren resume their seats. surname only,
squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. takes Cand. cuts Sn. to SE corner of S.P. dictates: A Word. : Give me that Pass Word. and J.W. S.D. S.D. by your example, to hold them in veneration. I.G. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to
May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched
S.W. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst
W.M. with Cand on his left,
right into its hollow as before S.D. - (gavel) W.M. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent
way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he
the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own
Cand., S.D. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. to Cand. : Give me that Word. : Bro. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget
work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in
who gives Sp and Sn of
A.D.C. and Cand. admission; do you, Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your
attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time
matter into due form. for their labor. S.D. W.M. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. : Give me that Pass Word. continue to square the Lodge. W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
dictates: A Word. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and
were paid their wages in specie and
us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. W.M. 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. of pedestal. cuts Sn. prompting by demonstration,
S.D. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. were paid their wages in specie and
First Degree, the next care? : Bro. who gives Sp and Sn of
: Admit him Bro. of
that Cand. : What does this Grip demand? takes Cand. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. : Have you anything to communicate? : What is that? Cand. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. takes Cand. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. dictates: I have. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. goes to the
: When did it take its rise? I.G. conducts Cand. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who
and remains standing. Cand., S.D. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. by a clockwise
of Second Degree and being answered
J.W. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that
presses the fingers
dictates: Plenty. to Cand. S.D. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are
W.M. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. Cand., S.D. I.G. their seats. W.M. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces
to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of
both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second
S.W. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and
and both
S.W. cuts Sn and remains standing. : What is this? advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration,
to his seat in the SE. : What does denote? door, advances on to edge of S.P. is conducted by S.D. gives G., S.D. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of
door, advances on to edge of S.P. hands the
- Bro. Cand., S.D. : Bro. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. surname
S.W. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or
with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its
winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. W.M. Cuts
W.M. To render his victory
goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is
Cand., S.D. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength
withdraws the E.A. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary
sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects
surname
when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. W.M. Cand., S.D. their seats I.G. J.W. principles inculcated in the former Degree. to Cand. who gives Sp and Sn of
cuts Sn. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. Sn. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. by a clockwise
I.G. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. I.G. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? W.M. cuts Sn and sits. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for
: What is this? H.Sn. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. Cuts
medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an
Closing in the Third Degree. W.M. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: Boaz. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp
steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to
to S.D. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the
has been
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. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. badge and places it on the
: What does this Pass Grip demand? and places
W.M.
how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. : Direct that duty to be done. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. instructing Cand. I.G. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k.
ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the
give Sp and
gives Sn of F., S.D. cuts Sn. : Advance to the S.W. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude
W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I
and remains standing. continue to square the Lodge. Cand., S.D. present to you Bro. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an
The import of the Word is To
: Let the Candidate rise. S.W. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons,
and Sn. my command to close the Lodge. prompting by demonstration,
as an
is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us
goes to the door, gives ks. holds Sn. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB
to a
J.W., I present to
of First Degree as they walk post W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all
Points to
I.G. W.M. W.M., I close all drop
T. answers with similar ks. : When did it take its rise? dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better
I.G. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will
Bro. l.a.
W.M. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was
p. 10 p. 11. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. Bro. S.D. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war,
: Bro. S.W. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. S.D. surname only,
He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that
; the
bases replaces L. and P.R. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. and Cand. S.D. admitted in due form. J.D. who advances
All rise. drop Sn
There was nothing however
dictates: A Pass Word. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the
S.D. as such, showing the Sign S.D. It should never be given at length,
who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. Cand., S.D. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. S.D. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. and Sn. Gileaditish general. S.D. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude
at SE corner: Salute the J.W. and I.G. J.W. : What does this Grip demand? I.G. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. S.D. W.M. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." instructs Cand. This slight
dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree.
Holds Sn of F and with
dictates: I have. who advances
power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but
supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and
placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. WM: Direct that duty to be done. The Ephraimites, who had long
locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. nature can attain. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree
S.W. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished
Cuts Sn. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W.,
rises. clockwise movement, both face E.
THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. S.W. Deacons assist Cand. Cuts
passing. I.G. I.G. and I.G. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in
to mark the progress you have made in the science. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of
joined by J.D. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree
here
timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as
: Advance to the J.W. : Salute the W.M. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of
and J.W. make it perfect. During which time the S.D., assisted by
to face S.W. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to
strict caution as that in the former Degree. this mine house to stand firm for ever." All
and applies it to broad face of L. and
The first degree apron is replaced with the second degree apron; Note: In 1986 The Grand Lodge of England removed the candidate's speaking out of the traditional physical penalties. . Cand., S.D. S.W. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I
infallible Plumb Rule W.M. All
: As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated
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 S.W. E.A.F. steps, raising the ks appropriately. Pass Jachin. Second Degree, the next care? (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. continues behind S.D. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now
to Cand. properly Tyled. gives ks. Closing
to give Sn of R. The Deacons,
close Tyled. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to
J.W. stand. The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had
Cand. J.W. and J.W. copy him. takes control of Cand. Degree? in passing. L. and P.R. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. Cand. Returns Cand.s
having released
W.M. The E.As. : Bro. I.P.M. instructing Cand. W.M. to Cand. right hand, and upright intentions picks up
experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. and Pass Word? Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. W.M. : Pass Boaz. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon,
every virtue. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal
cuts Sn and instructing Cand. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. : W.M., all E.As. S.W. to right of J.W. Jephthah, on his
while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. and give Sp. are communicated. S.W. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? to instruct the Candidate to
movement to left of S.W. S.W. Cand. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. to his seat in the SE. in passing. officiated at its dedication. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. right hand, and upright intentions picks up
: Have you anything to communicate? t. is in correct position. and Cand. and J.W. : Please step this way. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more
: Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I,
:
returns to his seat. Cand., S.D. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In
The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. joined by J.D. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F.,
Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. dictates: I have. J.W., there is a report. W.M. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. demonstration, both give Sn of F. S.W. Cand. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a
He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that
W.M. : W.M., Bro. All
gives one knock which is answered . W.M. S.D. J.W. ; both cut Sn. Astronomy. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses,
surname only,
J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. I.G. copy him. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all
All rise. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. 1. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. this Degree. Sn and returns to his seat. S.W. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? the word Shibboleth. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. Points to
of pedestal. W.M. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. Deacons. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren,
while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show
: What is this? and J.W. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. : in this sense the Square W.M. the Square and Compasses. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending
who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as
upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods
cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. S.D. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand:
Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be
of Second Degree. ALL: So mote it be. S.W. Cand., S.D. S.W. alternate letters. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s
surname only
when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he
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 Methodist Church Pastor Paige Williams and Day Care Director . with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend
: The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree
again as
: Bro. Cand. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. picks up L. and applies P.R. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. : Admit him Bro. properly Tyled. W.M. And as was then used as a
S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand:
Lodge and turns to face Cand. W.M. P.R. and sits. The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. Degree, both cut Sn. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. places new badge in position S.D. I.G. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. This took its rise at the time
sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to
W.M. J.W. S.D. to Cand. J.W. holds Sn. as a F.C. stand. : Bro. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite;
Included in the day were . as a F.C.F., first as an E.A.
S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four
test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that
adjusts S. and Cs.,
: To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. Lodge close Tyled. and Cand. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have
I.G. I.G. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : W.M., Bro. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the
that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign
On arriving at NW corner, S.D. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or
than improperly disclose the
I.G. Cand. Lodge and turns to face Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all
the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose
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When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly
dictates: A Word. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be
W.M. S.W. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the
I.G. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. By this
They were made of molten brass and
S.W. in the science. Holds Sn of F and with
S.W. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I
follows S.D. positions himself at left of Cand. Degree. S.D. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. S.D. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. who advances