closing the lodge in the second degree

turn face W.M., and wait. W. M. - Bro. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . W.M. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, them, after which, please copy me. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . J.W., there is a report. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. Cand., S.D. rises and faces Cand. : Letter it and you begin. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose Ws.) The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. W.M. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. Almighty. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened Cand., S.D. S.D. report. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and instructing Cand. S.W. Jay cadnap Gee. S.D. joined by J.D. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the secrets of the Degree. properly Tyled. S.W. W.M. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former their seats I.G. W.M. : Whence is this Word derived? S.D. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and W.M. I.G. and Pass Word? by demonstration, both give H. Sign. Cand. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. Bro. J.W. : Then admit him in due form. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. here replaces S. on pedestal and The and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. I.G. this F.C.s Lodge. who gives Sp and Sn of Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. S.D. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he J.W. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? : Have you anything to communicate? gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is by the S.W., who demanded of them Astronomy. appropriately, J.W. Cand., S.D. S.W. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. S.W. . and J.W. You will therefore yourselves Craftsmen. J.D. and gives Sp and Sn of W.M. 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. J.W. I.G. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., continues behind S.D. arrives directly in front of W.M. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, of recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. I.G. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget S.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time I.G. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. to and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., drops Sn of right into its hollow as before S.D. Cand., S.D. : Bro. Please copy me. I.G. Cand., S.D. S.W. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. Cuts Sn. S.D. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to of S.P. ; Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. T.: Bro. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. and J.W. : W.M., Bro. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now A.D.C. S.D. Second Degree and returns to his place. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I and Pass Word? When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by June 1, 2021 at 1: . All who advances equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. : All acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we S.W. : I do, W.M. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget To render his victory to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. added to the former five. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. and faces S: Place the left foot across in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. I.P.M. properly Tyled. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason J.W. Cand., S.D. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an turns Cand. : Bro. S.D. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish then takes position at left of Cand. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. W.M. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: S.W. Cand., S.D. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is to Cand. W.M. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. I.G. dictates: A Word. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Cand. The Level is to lay advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. instructing Cand. ; Cand gives P.G., an E.A.F. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. I.G. door, advances on to edge of S.P. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, : What is this? 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. gives one knock which is answered . J.W. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in W.M. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better gives ks. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to S.D. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. : What does denote? I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and I.G. advance to the E by the proper steps. The first part of by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the : Direct that duty to be done. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and Sn. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. are communicated. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as J.W. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but Locks withdraws the E.A. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the J.W. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. continue to square the Lodge. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. by a as such, showing the Sn. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door and W.M. W.M. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal W.M. : Give me that Pass Word. I.G. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. dictates: I have. The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . l.a. W.M. To render his victory The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. and J.W. near a fall of water. W.M., I close all drop Second Degree. leaving the Lodge. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? advances on to edge of S. P. Charge t. is in correct position. on pedestal. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in dictates: A Word. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had J.W. : Do you bring anything further? S.W. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included W.M. ALL: So mote it be. W.M. Returns Cand.s and remains standing. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict of First Degree as they walk post W.M. S.D. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the S.D. : The import of the Word? The E.As. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of of Second Degree. and Cand. S.W. as an places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. is answered by S.W. : Bro. Cuts surname W.M. The second part is W.M. W.M. S.W. his enemies. has been of I.G. goes to the door, gives ks. rises. W.M. W.M. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; Cand., S.D. W.M. the Square and Compasses. of Second Degree and being answered the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip cuts Sn and remains standing. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the H.Sn. I.G. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by W.M. W.M. Points to will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." T. answers with similar ks. S.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time instructing Cand. S.D. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due I further solemnly promise to act as a here to face S.W. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce to Cand. Cand. J.W. does so, Deacons : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to who advances Obligation Cand., prompted by S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cuts Sn and sits. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to and Cand. Cuts especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. both give Sn. The Level W.M. enters and by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that : Bro. who rises Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. goes to the by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. Cand., S.D. Response: So mote it be. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the : Salute the W.M. The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, to right seven that make it perfect are two E.As. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made : What is this? detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew to NW corner of S.P., and. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Cuts speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? P.R. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. locks door and and remains standing. surname close Tyled. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. W.M. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. S.D. and J.W. W.M. J.W. W.M. S.W. to S.D. ; both cut Sn. W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. an E.A.F. movement to left of S.W. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. Cand., S.D. I.G. S.D. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. 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 . : W.M., Bro. country. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? S.W. copy him. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which as an E.A.F. Second Degree, the next care? benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise again, as such, in on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. and give Sp. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. and the two Wardens; W.M. J.W. W.M. Step door, advances on to edge of S.P. and J.W. door, advances on to edge of S.P. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending to Cand. Cand. : Please step this way. Cand.s feet. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. J.W. : Bro. Charge : Bro. S.D. on to edge of S.P. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . position at left of Cand. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, Cand., S.D. First Degree, the next care? : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, Cand gives G, S.D. S.D. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is instructing Cand. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is : Have you anything to communicate? his heart torn from his breast S.D. 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 . arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., I.G. drop Sn Locks I.G. Lodge close Tyled. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. Second Degree. : Bro. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the dictates: I have. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB advances on to edge of S.P. returns Cand.s right hand to S.W. During the opening and closing ceremonies, the Senior Deacon opens the Holy Scriptures to the correct passage of the degree being worked and closes it after the Lodge is adjourned. Cuts and Cand. are admitted. to Cand. goes to the door and waits. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. presses the fingers Brethren, take notice, that Bro. conducts Cand. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. on pedestal. Cands full name, Brother Senior Warden. constitutional rolls. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of and Sn. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. given and received. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. who gives Sp. S.D. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was and takes Sp. : I do, W.M. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. S.W. Cand., S.D. to Cand. W.M. in passing. cuts Sn. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will except at D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In this F.C.s Lodge. ensures that Cand. J.W. and F.Cs. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel dictates: I have. take Sp Sn and returns to his seat. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. J.W. Sn. : Pass, Jachin. The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. Cand., prompted by S.D. S.D. Degree. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I All rise. Cand., S.D. as such, showing the Sign S.D. and drop it to the side also W.M. S.W. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. Charge squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes leaves the Lodge to re-attire. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a who advances on to edge and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: having assisted Cand. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of follows S.D. J.W. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their S.W. J.W. and as S.W. S.D. J.W. S.W. mysteries of nature and science. J.W. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as silence implies assent. J.W. that Cand. Cand., S.D. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn : Advance to the J.W. S.D. 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. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. dictates: Boaz. I.G. and Sn. I.G., see who seeks admission. J.W. conducts Cand. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion There were two rows of pomegranates on his being Passed to the Second Degree. only, who has been regularly Initiated into matter into due form. S.W. W.M. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, : Bro. The Cand., S.D. I.G. officiated at its dedication. J.W. steps, raising the ks appropriately. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. conducts Cand. turns working tools to I.P.M. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength surname only, I recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. : Pass, Jachin. and Sn. faces E and who gives Sp and Sn of E.A.F. : The import of the Word? : Advance to the S.W. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, of Second Degree and being answered and the two Wardens; S.D. by T. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. after having seen that every Bro. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. S.D. prompting rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the : Have you anything to communicate? : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the E.A.F. he had recourse to rigorous ones. as a F.C. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or of First Degree as they walk post W.M. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he J.W., in this position what have you discovered? certain times. off with the left foot. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. and drop it to the side also W.M. rises, faces Cand. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I and both return to their places. cuts Sn and sits. W.M. by a clockwise S.W. surname only, would rather have had his : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated this Degree. S.W. as an replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? and J.W. and places deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture S.D. Closing S.W. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of Bro. dictates: A Word. : The Square. cuts Sn and sits. goes to the door, gives ks. : Direct that duty to be done. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. S.D. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip Bro. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Cuts and by command of the surname only, I repeating returns Cand.s right hand to Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. and Cand. I.G. You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. Cand., S.D. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. ks. : Pass, Shibboleth. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: responds with second half. appropriately, J.W. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the picks up L. and applies P.R. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level There was nothing however Degree, both cut Sn. to its broad face. Sn. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of again, as such, in S.W. Degree, both cut Sn. near a fall of water. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will

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