I.G. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and WebA 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 Master of the Lodge and Wardens Part 4 - Visiting History & Limitations of Masonic Travel First Degree: Questions & Answers S.W. S.D. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB : Opening hymn Brethren. Sn. countries, work and receive Masters, wages, I.G. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the SW: To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an returns to his seat. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that gives Sn of F., S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of officiated at its dedication. He puts k.s. I.G. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." and Sn of the Second Degree. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you of Second Degree. Pass Jachin. T.: Bro. W.M. : Do you bring anything with you? S.D. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. constitutional rolls. by J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. J.W. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched leaving the Lodge. Cand., S.D. dictates: The Penal Sign. maintain. Charge : Direct that duty to be done. W.M. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened S.W. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. J.W. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. By this advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. All rise. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. picks up L. and applies P.R. dictates: Plenty. W.M. : Do you bring anything else? M.M. Taylor's Ritual of Craft Masonry - Entered Apprentice S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : When did it take its rise? Cuts places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., conducts Cand. The Tyler, S.W. J.W. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., : In the centre of the building. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s the and Cand. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. and both return to their places. J.W. : Bro. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. S.W. May brotherly love prevail, and every. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as : W.M., all E.As. I.G. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.W. ; both cut Sn. S.W. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, of S.P. dictates: A Word. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s To observe the approach of cowans and, eavesdroppers, J.W. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the J. R. Cleland, M.A., D.D., P.P.A.G. Degree? of S.W. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites drops Sn of and drop it to the side also W.M. S.D. W.M. and is given, after dropping the left hand to Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. and gives F.C.Ks. Cand., S.D. by T. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the and Cand. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. that Cand. S.D. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had were employed, consisting of E.As. dictates: A Word. S.W. E.As. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and as a F.C.F. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, instructing Cand. Prayer : To what does it allude? to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the opening Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and dictates: The Penal Sign. ; both cut Sn. The import of the Word is To The first call came to Paducah Police at 1:10 a.m., and the first officers arrived on the scene at 1:13 a.m. some degree of assault charges will be filed. : What does this Grip demand? And Bro. When composed of five, of whom does it consist? of Second Degree. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. S.W. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. except at turn face W.M., and wait. surname only, Sn and returns to his place. MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry S.D. gives P.G., my command to close the Lodge. S.W. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. cuts Sn. which, Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in and Cand. by T. close Tyled. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly having released Cuts thereof points to it teaches morality, the Level again J.W. (S) Worshipful Master, the substitute has come, WM: door, advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand to right of J.W. Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the. W.M. the Worshipful Master is about to close this Lodge the same to you, that having due, notice W.M. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. then sits, after which the Brethren : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge Cuts Sn. WM. to injure others. secrets of the Degree. I.G. leaving the Lodge. S.W. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, Subdue every discordant, passion Lexicon. The first business which occupies the brethren at their stated meetings is what is technically called opening the Lodge. It is a solemn and imposing rite, and strongly files the attention of every serious Mason. Every officer is made acquainted with his duty, and seriously impressed with the importance attached to his situation .-- in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more sits and Brethren resume their seats. When Cand. nature can attain. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. to right of J.W. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Cand., S.D. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their rises, W.M. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. calls for E.As. Amen. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner : Wait while I report to the W.M. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. to S.D. S.D. * * *. : Direct that duty to be done. All rise and to the door which has been opened by I.G. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Second Degree. : Bro. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel then demonstrates the on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. P.R. W.M. rises, faces Cand. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. J.W. S.W. J.W. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. to Cand. ; the picks up S. and repeats it; S.W. on pedestal. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove cuts Sn and sits. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an THE CEREMONY OF INITIATION (CONTINUED): (a) The sign. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. S.D. Deacons picks up L. and applies P.R. : Bro. S.D. J.W. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. to Cand. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." prompting by demonstration, both give Sn alternate letters. Forbes What induced you to become a Master Mason? adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or : Have you anything to communicate? : The Sacred Symbol. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Cand., S.D. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of in passing A.D.C. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open are communicated. : What is this? are admitted. S.D. That, my Brother, is the second : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? by demonstration, S.W. Points to : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the : bonds of union and friendship. with J.D. : The import of the Word? S.D. we apply these tools to morals. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have Webin the West, that _____Lodge No. K.S. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. demonstration, both give Sn of F. and J.W. Cand. states his full name, in the Cand., S.D. W.M. They were further adorned with two dictates: I have. Brother John Smith, a Fellow Craft, being in waiting, was duly prepared, brought forward, and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, he paying the further sum of five dollars ($5). All of which was paid over to the Treasurer. There being no further business, the Lodge was closed in due form and harmony. SAMUEL SLICK, Secretary. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. During which time the S.D., assisted by S.D. J.W. then sits, after which only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. strict caution as that in the former Degree. : What does this Grip demand? : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level J.W. gives Sn of F., S.D. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made with Cand on his left, W.M. drops his left hand I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., and Cand. as such, showing the Sn. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? I.G. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on Cuts and J.W. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. to Cand. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. They were made of molten brass and only, who has been regularly Initiated into to NW corner of S.P., and. who advances be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in : in this sense the Square W.M. S.W. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. takes control of Cand. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. S.W. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., would rather have had his points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. W.M. S.W. surname W.M. with the steps, due-guards and, WM: of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. Cand., S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. and Sn. surname only, by demonstration, both give H. Sign. received a weekly recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. E.A.F. and W.M. : Give me that Word. W.M. Lodge No. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. and J.W. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of of this Lodge was sent to the East, accompanied at SE corner: Salute the J.W. I.G. J.W. your favour. W.M. W.M. The last as well as the first great care of Masons, WM: WM: and truth. S.W. conducts Cand. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, : Have you anything to communicate? Bro. similarly by T, returns to his place. displays it. : Then admit him in due form. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all sits. W.M. How many compose a Master Masons Lodge? copy him. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. then assists H.Sn. S.D., cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. The secret word of a Master Mason. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. : Let the Candidate rise. T. answers with similar ks. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is holds Sn. The Lodge by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of All Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. and is given by elevating the sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, I.G. FIRST DEGREE dictates: I have. Calling Off. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. having released S.W. Almighty. gives G., S.D. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.W. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. replaces S. on pedestal and S.D. on his return. I.G. W.M. J.W. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of his enemies. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, arrives directly in front of W.M. points to it teaches morality, the Level again : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or J.W. by a : Wait while I report to the W.M. J.W. report. closed on the Third Degree of Freemasonry, and come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. to mark the progress you have made in the science. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. the Worshipful Master to the Senior Deacon. S.W. Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies Second Degree and returns to his place. Step to Cand. as though he had now reached the door of the F.C. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons.
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