closing the lodge in the second degree

It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? Closing in the second degree in full W.M. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. S.D. rises, dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. Cand., S.D. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles Cand., S.D. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the Degree, both cut Sn. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. S.D. S.D. During which time the S.D., assisted by Sn. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? : Bro. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Sn. my command to close the Lodge. - (gavel) S.W. The third is the Penal Sign. good and great. his heart torn from his breast S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. surname : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I Cand., S.D. W.M. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. W.M. : Wait while I report to the W.M. movement to right of W.M. and sits. S.D. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com : Give me that Pass Word. S.W. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. This slight dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without 3rd - Master Mason Degree. All rise. W.M. Fellow Craft Ritual - Emulation - Stichting Argus ALL: So mote it be. : Bro. : Salute the W.M. Lodge close Tyled. S.W. Cand., S.D. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. I.G. S.D. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of W.M. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers tests Cand. : What is this? The Brethren : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for sits and Brethren resume their seats. dictates: A Word. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. J.W. : What is that? and J.W. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is W.M. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. I.G. Opening in the Third Degree. positions himself at left of Cand. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have : Pass Jachin. W.M. on his left, follows. W.M. the word Shibboleth. Bro. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, inseparable from your own. S.W. Cand., S.D. in passing. S.D. porchway entrance. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. (T dictates): . is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. : Bro. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to gives P.G., Cand., S.D. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. He therefore drew out his army, gave the 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. copy their example. S.D. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. to a and Cand. J.W. S.D. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? advances on to edge of S. P. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. to Cand. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. S.D. dictates: A Word. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. Cand., S.D. goes to the door, gives ks. goes to the door and waits. is answered by S.W. J.W. Cuts Sn. When Cand. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? When level with the Secretarys table J.D. J.W. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. S.D. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and : Admit him Bro. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. W.M. S.D. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. goes to the door, gives ks. tests Cand. There were two rows of pomegranates T.: Bro. A.D.C. W.M. stand. and Cand. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. completed the overthrow of his enemies. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. rises and faces Cand., S.D. to mark the progress you have made in the science. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn alternate letters. : Direct that duty to be done. position at left of Cand. cuts Sn, Please copy me. dictates: Plenty. who rises S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your added to the former five. instructing Cand. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be W.M. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand J.W. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and : To what does it allude? : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I to Cand. I.P.M. Cand., S.D. They were made of molten brass and As a Craftsman, in our gives H. Sn, S.D. S.D. close Tyled. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. principles inculcated in the former Degree. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the It implied that, no further demonstration To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . SW. who gives Sp and Sn of Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and to Cand. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. turn face W.M., and wait. I.G. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. Returns Cand.s These several points I solemnly who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Returns Cand.s W.M. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, W.M. S.D. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which Explanation of the Second Tracing Board God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. J.W. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better The first part of S.D. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, W.M. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their matter into due form. and Sn. S.D. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel Second Degree. Closing in the Second Degree. officiated at its dedication. clockwise movement, both face E. S.W. S.W. who gives Sp. appropriate tool to W.M. given and received. face E. S.W. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in hands the gives G., S.D. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. : Have you anything to communicate? properly Tyled. Cand., S.D. : Bro. And Bro. Cand., S.D. dictates: A Word. S.D. faces E and W.M. instructing Cand. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the surname only, Please pay attention to the W.M. S.W. Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies the Brethren resume their seats. and give Sp. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent : Advance to the J.W. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, resume their seats. locks door and work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in in the science. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. S.D All rise. S.W. Prayer right into its hollow as before S.D. J.W. Sn and returns to his seat. cuts Sn, goes to the door and cuts Sn and remains standing. advances on to edge of S. P. prompting timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden W.M. I.G. - (gavel) J.W. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. repeating cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. Second Degree and returns to his place. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. Returns Cand.s And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and Frogmore Cottage: Harry and Meghan asked to 'vacate' their UK home on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. Cand.s full name, S.D. J.W. The second part is position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. T. answers with similar ks. Second Degree. Cand gives G., S.D. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip S.W. ; Cand gives P.G., ensures that Cand. W.M. : What is that? : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? with J.D. are admitted. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have W.M. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of this mine house to stand firm for ever." of First Degree. on pedestal. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Cand., prompted by S.D. S.W. and places S.P. Cand. All of Second Degree. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce : When did it take its rise? : Bro. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements S.W. J.W. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. returns Cand.s right hand to dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the by the S.W., who demanded of them both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. goes to the door, gives ks. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due : W.M., Bro. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., : What is a Square? porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who I.P.M. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove : What is that? and J.W. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. W.M. Pass Jachin. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of I.G. Points to I.G. dictates: Shibboleth. Closing the Lodge | Chapter 3 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard Constituent degrees. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. surname only, S.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. It should never be given at length, by medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more I.G. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. Bro. A.D.C., : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. 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. They were further adorned with two report. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. rises, faces Cand. : The import of the Word? that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel admission; do you, Bro. places new badge in position S.D. appropriately, J.W. Returns Cand.s to distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE CLOSING - Phoenixmasonry.org cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. W.M. 2000 dictates: The Penal Sign. S.W. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. except at by a clockwise Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". W.M. SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg Bro. E.As. Cand., S.D. W.M. W.M. and give Sp. W.M. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their elevation. : Wait while I report to the W.M. Cuts Cand., S.D. : J.W. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . of S.P. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. stand. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, and Sn. to face S.W. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to by command of the W.M. principles inculcated in the former Degree. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as instructing Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is P.R. rises. I.G. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. Returns Cand.s hand porchway entrance. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. : Advance to the S.W. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. I.G. : Pass, Shibboleth. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. by demonstration, both give Sn. and Cand. kind. Deacons Cand. in passing. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. J.W. dictates: A Word. this mine house to stand firm for ever." both give Sn. S.W., where is it situated? and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. Jephthah, on his J.W. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, (All rise). sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. to Cand. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. admission; do you, Bro. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now P.R. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included Deacons go to Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of positions himself at left of Cand. joined by J.D. and J.W. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. All drop Sn of R. repeats it; S.W. Here begins the Scottish Rite adventure that leads to the thirty-second degree, which is more a beginning than an end, only a milepost on a man's path of personal growth. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose Three rule a on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Cand., S.D. Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death Second Degree. W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. dictates: I have. present to you Bro. : Bro. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, J.W., there is a report. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your of Second Degree. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength similarly by T, returns to his place. continues behind S.D. Response: So mote it be. who gives Sp and Sn of cuts Sn. to S.D. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary is conducted by S.D. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, dictates: I do. K.S. W.M. : What does denote? J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: instructing Cand. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. W.M. I.G. The Square W.M. S.D. This Penal W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. to S.D. : Wait while I report to the W.M. I.G. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly goes to the when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, dictates: I have. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Cand., S.D. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated He puts k.s. W.M. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. surname admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. has been dictates: Plenty. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., S.D. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, I.G. J.W. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and Bro. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the properly Tyled. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. W.M. FIRST DEGREE TO SECOND DEGREE Part 1- Teachings & Symbolism Basic Definitions Nature and Purpose of Freemasonry A 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 picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. 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.) and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to S.D. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. without thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. and as S.W. and both face W.M. as a F.C.F. mysteries of nature and science. of S.W. S.W. : Have you anything to communicate? dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? J.W. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that S.D. J.W. W.M. J.D. ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. Cand., S.D. and faces S: Place the left foot across to Cand. on his return. They were made of molten brass and

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