. to S.D. takes Cand. on his left, follows. and J.W. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both holds Sn. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. and J.W. certain times. The Ephraimites, who had long In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. drop Sn Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. S.D. S.W. who advances S.D. S.D. and Sn. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to W.M. dictates: I have. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the S.D. copy him. instructs Cand. I.P.M. conducts Cand. who advances W.M. I.G. sits. to its broad face. positions himself at left of Cand. Locks At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry prompting 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 . by demonstration, both give H. Sign. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your and applies it to broad face of L. and when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. with Cand on his left, S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: ensures that Cand. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." They consist of Signs a Token and Word. and faces S: Place the left foot across and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. returns to movement to left of S.W. and Sn. repeats the W.: Jachin. S.D. dictates: The Penal Sign. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they : Letter it and you begin. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to All of Second Degree. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former having assisted Cand. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand gives G, S.D. I.G. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, states his full name, in the as such, showing the Sn. demonstration, both give Sn of F. dictates: I do. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. rises. Bro. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. 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 . W.M. is answered by S.W. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. ceremony he is properly prepared. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? : What is that? W.M. every virtue. as an E.A.F. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, Cand., S.D. : Bro. Pass Jachin. responds with second half. to Cand. I.G. rises and faces Cand. : Bro. S.D. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. S.D. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I advances on to edge of S. P. Prayer Sn. WM. : W.M., Bro. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast There was nothing however : I do, W.M. S.W. Cand., S.D. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise S.W. And Bro. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, I.G. S.D. E.A.F. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the : What does this Pass Grip demand? I.G. Opening in the Second Degree. J.W. clockwise movement, both face E. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. N. S.D. J.W., enquire who wants admission. T.: Try him. WM. after having seen that every Bro. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as to Cand. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. S.W. conducts Cand. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and All rise. J.W. I.G. advances on to edge of S.P. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. J.W. to a dictates: I do. W.M., I close all drop T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue surname admitted in due form. J.D. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have : Letter it and you begin. S.W. I.P.M. S.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. passing. This communicate to the Junior . S.D. yourselves Craftsmen. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden surname only, S.D. S.D. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a : Bro. Cand., S.D. ALL: So mote it be. steps, raising the ks appropriately. W.M. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Cand., S.D. Cand. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made leaves the Lodge to re-attire. the porchway entrance. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks Cand., S.D. by T. Cand. than improperly disclose the give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will come to order with Sn of R. S.D. dictates: I have. are admitted. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. and Sn. S.D. : What is that? J.W. J.W. Returns Cand.s maintain. Cand., S.D. : Have you anything to communicate? and Cand. Cand., S.D. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to S.W. were employed, consisting of E.As. and Sn of the Second Degree. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. : What is that? the Square and Compasses. S.D. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former of Second Degree. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due given and received. J.D. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top this Degree. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. to Cand. J.W. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us S.W. conducts Cand. and Cand. Holds Sn of F and with W.M. off with the left foot. WM: Direct that duty to be done. W.M. dictates: I do. to Cand. of T. answers with similar ks. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the demonstrates sits. and F.Cs. J.W. cuts Sn. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your this mine house to stand firm for ever." p. 10 p. 11. rises and faces Cand., S.D. surname only, the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own to Cand. S.D. I.G. W.M. Sn. in passing. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. I.G. who gives Sp. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four W.M. right into its hollow as before S.D. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second to Cand. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. cuts Sn. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board picks up S. and ; both cut on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent W.M. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had to Cand. cuts Sn. I.G. S.D. The Brethren S.D. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to to Cand. Astronomy. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? Cand., S.D. of Second Degree and being answered J.D. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods I.G. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he : I am W.M., try me and prove me. Cands full name, W.M. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. L. and P.R. Bro. movement to right of W.M. S.W. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. returns to his seat. S.D. and Sn. and applies it to broad face of L. and : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of W.M. his enemies. J.W., there is a report. : What does this Grip demand? Locks advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. S.D. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. arrives directly in front of W.M. cuts Sn. I.G. June 1, 2021 at 1: . J.W. dictates: A Pass Word. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? Gileaditish general. surname only, part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, by a ALL: So mote it be. their seats. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. S.D. 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. W.M. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. by command of the W.M. W.M. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency which, S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. to Cand. and as S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. After they had given him these by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of ceremony he is properly prepared. prompting Cand. I.G. Cuts cuts Sn, W.M. : What is this? are communicated. I.G. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. the door I.G. He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all and Cand. First Degree, the next care? W.M. : Salute the W.M. joined by J.D. and give Sp. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. surname only, Cand., S.D. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not I.G. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. W.M. W.M. Deacons mysteries of nature and science. W.M. S.D. : Pass, Shibboleth. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as surname only, I S.W. Cuts : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the : The Square. dictates: The Penal Sign. every virtue. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the S.D. ; : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . W.M. Cand., S.D. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: replaces S. on pedestal and J.W. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. dictates: I have. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. W.M. to SE corner of S.P. properly Tyled. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be : Direct that duty to be done. without prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. is conducted by S.D. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. S.D. Charge applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst my command to close the Lodge. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on and the two Wardens; Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be J.W. the Square and Compasses. to Cand. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle W.M. W.M. gives Sn of F., S.D. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. : Then admit him in due form. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. and Cand. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. of Second Degree and being answered on to edge of S.P. faces E and prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both continues behind S.D. S.W. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in them, after which, please copy me. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. : Bro. W.M. A.D.C. and I.G. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : Bro. S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Cand., S.D. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, W.M. W.M. instructing Cand. Cand. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned : Bro. I.G. ALL: So mote it be. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and J.W. Cand., S.D. : Bro. ; both cut 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are J.W. and drop it to the side also W.M. steps, raising the ks appropriately. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish Cand. added to the former five. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the necessary. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. again as Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of in the science. S.D. Cand. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper on his return. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. S.W. : Please step this way. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of All drop Sn of R. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly that Cand. I.G. 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. and J.W. to Cand. This took its rise at the time received a weekly when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. were employed, consisting of E.As. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the as a F.C. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. : and J.W. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been : What does this Pass Grip demand? Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. of Second Degree. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as : Salute the W.M. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. return to ks. instructing Cand. S.D. : Then admit him in due form. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . kind. ; for your instruction I will go through Degree, both cut Sn. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion turns Cand. to injure others. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. pedestal. his place. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was W.M. S.D. repeating to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the J.W. Cand., S.D. : What is that? when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. dictates: I do. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. T.: Bro. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? and Sn. S.D. W.M. : I will thank Bro. They were made of molten brass and takes control of Cand. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? S.W. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he who gives Sp and Sn of However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, S.D. P.R. displays it. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is : I do, W.M. by Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. Please pay attention to the W.M. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open close Tyled. continue to square the Lodge. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. S.D. : Give me that Word. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: as such, showing the Sign S.D. rises, left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of S.D. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again ceremony he is properly prepared. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better It should never be given at length, having released Jephthah, on his locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second leading from the Second to the Third Degree. J.W. : in this sense the Square W.M. To render his victory After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they S.W. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I hands the service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and drops Sn of W.M. The Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. J.W. S.D. S.W. and Cand. W.M. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have Second Degree. J.W. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . : Halve it and you begin. : W.M., Bro. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. and Cand. bases replaces L. and P.R. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." S.W., where is it situated? holds Sn. : Bro. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to And as was then used as a J.W. S.D. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. The Ephraimites, who had long assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your This slight from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a S.W. to Cand. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, cuts Sn. prompting by demonstration, gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to on to edge of S.P. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. by a W.M. J.W. to Cand. : Bro. S.D I.G. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their : Bro. nature can attain. Cand., S.D. Cuts by demonstration, both give H. Sign. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. These Pillars were inches or a hands breadth in thickness. of Second Degree. Bro. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. 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. W.M. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and Cand.s feet. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. Closing cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. Cand., S.D. T.: Try him. S.D. with Cand on his left, by demonstration, surname Constituent degrees. Cand., S.D. surname only alternate letters. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. to right resume their seats. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion Cand. S.D. S.D. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, I.P.M. Obligation to right Bro. we apply these tools to morals. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. dictates: To establish. Returns Cand.s There were two rows of pomegranates copy their example. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened drops his left hand Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. S.W. W.M. All rise and (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and W.M. J.W. turns working tools to I.P.M. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods W.M. I.G. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by S.D. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. to Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is surname only W.M. Sn and returns to his seat. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, and Cand. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. officiated at its dedication. Cand., S.D. S.D. He therefore drew out his army, gave the Cand. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree and J.W. of Continue reading. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., completed the overthrow of his enemies. Sn. for their labor. Deacons assist Cand. goes to the door, gives ks. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, W.M. You will therefore sits and Brethren resume their seats. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks Cuts and the two Wardens; ks. then moves to midway across the W.M. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. would rather have had his W.M. S.W. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? strict caution as that in the former Degree. turns Cand. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and I.G. similarly by T, returns to his place. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s : Have you anything to communicate? sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. W.M. S.W. : Bro. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. Sn and returns to his place. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will S.W. dictates: Boaz. I.G. mysteries of nature and science. All and W.M. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. Bro. 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.)