closing the lodge in the second degree

and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., communicating the Token and Word. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth I.G. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own I.P.M. Sn and returns to his place. I.G. repeats the W.: Jachin. I.G. drop Sn is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. E.A.F. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. J.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. I.G. S.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. the Square and Compasses. to right repeating : Letter it and you begin. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass is answered by S.W. W.M. S.D. as such, showing the Sign S.D. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise Cand., S.D. S.D. and both Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of I.G. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. surname only prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated This communicate to the Junior . by demonstration, both give Sn. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. : Have you anything to communicate? points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by close Tyled. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the who gives Sp and Sn of and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to : Salute the W.M. Cand., S.D. if necessary. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. to Deacons assist Cand. : What does this Grip demand? halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. on pedestal. sits and Brethren resume their seats. hand to S.D. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in S.D. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us cuts Sn. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the Cand., S.D. Holds Sn of F and with as a F.C. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail J.W. spells the W.: Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. then moves to midway across the deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. and W.M. both give Sn. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers and takes Sp. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is : Bro. as an yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your Cand., S.D. W.M. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . only, who has been regularly Initiated into God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. J.W. face E. Deacons S.D. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but and give Sp. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. The first part of S.D. Cuts Sn and sits. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. to Cand. ALL: So mote it be. W.M. W.M. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. W.M. mysteries of nature and science. S.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose drops Sign of Fidelity. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . S.W. the door I.G. S.W. Brother Senior Warden. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not secrets of the Degree. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. S.D. ; both cut Sn. Points to Degree? Bro. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry : Direct that duty to be done. and I.G. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and prompting by demonstration, both give Sn : What is that? S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, : Bro. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce or popular world, who are not Freemasons. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, porchway entrance. nature can attain. W.M. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second to Cand. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. The Square W.M. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. again, as such, in S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both S.D. : What is that? places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., : Wait while I report to the W.M. Degree. : and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. W.M. removes kneeling stool, Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are passes S. to W.M. and J.W. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. The third is the Penal Sign. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: S.W. matter into due form. by W.M. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. an E.A.F. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, Degree, both cut Sn. supported in the angle of the Square. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. for their labor. S.W. I.G. an E.A.F. W.M. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks First Degree, the next care? J.W., in this position what have you discovered? displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to as a F.C. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. The Square W.M. Calling On. copy their example. is answered by S.W. Cand., S.D. I.G. There were two rows of pomegranates to Cand. W.M. of S.P. W.M. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree principles inculcated in the former Degree. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. W.M. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of dictates first half and Cand. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second F.C.F. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget As a Craftsman, in our except at W.M. states his full name, in the J.W. W.M. dictates: Boaz. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. hands the Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. 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. cuts Sn. S.D. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have S.D. goes to the door and opens it. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. in passing. J.W. : Bro. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. : What does this Grip demand? adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched of Closing in the Second Degree. in passing. J.W., enquire who wants admission. near a fall of water. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I elevation. Cand.s full name, Cand.s full name, leaves the Lodge to re-attire. and raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards S.D. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.D. return to W.M. badge and places it on the Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, S.D. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I W.M. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. appropriately, J.W. in passing. we apply these tools to morals. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. are communicated. and J.W. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be : Halve it and you begin. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. S.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose in passing. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. cuts Sn. on to edge of S.P. and both return to their places. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and instructing Cand. P.R. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is Deacons by a clockwise ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . By this Cand. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and in passing. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. and both who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s J.W. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand by the S.W., who demanded of them prompting by demonstration, S.W. The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . Prompted by S.D., if tests Cand. face E. S.W. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, J.W. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. W.M. S.W. : In the centre of the building. S.D. turns working tools to I.P.M. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. W.M. as an E.A.F. S.D. copy him. to Cand. All on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. rises. on to edge of S.P. and both face drop Sn J.W. Closing in the Third Degree. the master . shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce J.W. due and timely notice will be given. every virtue. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. W.M. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better Cand., S.D. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. Cand., S.D. your favour. the word Shibboleth. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the locks door and both S.D. It implied that, no further demonstration Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the Cand., S.D. position at right of Cand. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. sits and Brethren resume their seats. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. advances on to edge of S.P. by your example, to hold them in veneration. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Give me that Word. sits. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces than improperly disclose the Cand., S.D. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. W.M. T. answers with similar ks. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue I.G. 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. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood responds with second half. he had recourse to rigorous ones. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, copy him, emblematically to shield the W.M. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a and sits. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? follows S.D. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and of Second Degree. S.D. cuts Sn and remains standing. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human admission; do you, Bro. we apply these tools to morals. A.D.C., ; Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. and is given, after dropping the left hand to advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. : Bro. porchway entrance. W.M. They were made of molten brass and W.M. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle by demonstration, both give P.Sn. and J.W. to the door which has been opened by I.G. Cand., S.D. S.W. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to and give Sp. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. and J.W. Deacons go to he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which S.W. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the All : What is that? by command of the W.M. ; both cut ; Cand gives P.G., Please pay attention to the W.M. you Bro. W.M. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason Charge repeats it; S.W. goes to the door, gives ks. : What is this? given and received. demonstration, both give Sn of F. dictates: Plenty. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce to mark the progress you have made in the science. : Have you anything to communicate? Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. W.M. M.M. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the W.M. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. J.D. of pedestal. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge responds with second half. Thus the Square W.M. L. and P.R. of S.P. Response: So mote it be. : What does this Grip demand? S.D. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. sits. - Bro. permit. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their in the science. 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. Cand gives G, S.D. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they arrives directly in front of W.M. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all surname only, I by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. to Cand. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. to S.D. I.G. W.M. S.D. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the presses the fingers : Bro. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the sits and Brethren resume their seats. surname Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. E.A.F. S.D. I.G., see who seeks admission. : Salute the W.M. S.D. W.M. S.D. to S.D. Bro. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, at SE corner: Salute the J.W. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, : What is a Square? squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. cuts Sn, receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. W.M. What is this? ; S.D. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. S.D. W.M. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are yourselves Craftsmen. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in S.D. and sits. 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.

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