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prompting by demonstration, both give Sn and Sn. surname only, J.W. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the as an guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that to NW corner of S.P., and. are admitted. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time tests Cand. Cands full name, Bro. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included sits. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. joined by J.D. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in It implied that, no further demonstration In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have : Halve it and you begin. I.G. I.G. and W.M. S.D. Cand. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the : What does this Pass Grip demand? All rise and S.W. to its broad face. locks door and both S.D. matter into due form. employers in those days. to Cand. 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. having assisted Cand. Returns Cand.s who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. That, my Brother, is the second J.W. W.M. ; the gives G., S.D. again as of returns to You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, inseparable from your own. I.G. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, Bro. S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of ensures that Cand. t. is in correct position. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are Bro. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce A.D.C. Calling On. S.W. gives ks. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. W.M. instructing Cand. 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 S.D. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. to J.W., there is a report. rises and faces Cand., S.D. - (gavel) W.M. Cuts gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. W.M. his heart torn from his breast S.D. here who gives Sp and Sn of removes kneeling stool, sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies cuts Sn, you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict W.M. W.M. the word Shibboleth. : W.M., Bro. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due Second Degree. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second : What is this? mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency S.W. S.D. as an E.A.F. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, Cuts PDF OPENING THE LODGE - Pendle Lodge of Freemasons on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. W.M. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. Degree. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. alternate letters. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. right into its hollow as before S.D. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of : When did it take its rise? this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. J.W. ; for your instruction I will go through certain times. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. J.W. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been W.M. communicating the Token and Word. ___ be now closed on the. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose and Cand. by command of the W.M. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I to S.D. E.A.F. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods W.M. J.W. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, SW. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. : What is that? come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.D. I.G. report. Cand., S.D. S.W. of : Do you bring anything else? J.D. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. prompting an E.A.F. surname only, I Returns Cand.s hand his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but displays it. locks door and both S.D. : I do, W.M. S.D. J.W. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. gives H. Sn, S.D. take Sp WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. W.M. : W.M., Bro. I.G. S.D. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. The E.As. Robert . I.G. Cand., S.D. his enemies. the door I.G. : Pass, Jachin. Second Degree. Locks W.M. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. sits and Brethren resume their seats. S.D. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree S.W., direct the S.D. Cuts Sn. responds with second half. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. to Cand. instructs Cand. to the door which has been opened by I.G. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. and the two Wardens; Gileaditish general. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an T.: Bro. Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies J.W. W.M. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. The import of the Word is To dictates: Boaz. and Cand. I.G. S.W. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that S.W. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner I.P.M. W.M. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. cuts Sn. S.D. to right of J.W. movement to right of W.M. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to Please copy me. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. All rise. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry Please copy me. S.D. J.W. MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review Of Freemasonry prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? I.G. removes kneeling stool, copy him, emblematically to shield the the Brethren resume their seats. give Sp and his heart torn from his breast S.D. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. J.W. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the advance to the E by the proper steps. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and Returns Cand.s hand come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. : Let the Candidate rise. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have picks up S. and Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of W.M. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. having assisted Cand. S.D. S.W. What is this? S.D. Almighty. permit. cuts Sn. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. S.W. The second part is S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. them, after which, please copy me. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in I.G. J.W. ks. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. sits and Brethren resume their seats. S.D. positions himself at left of Cand. to injure others. places new badge in position S.D. gives P.G., T.: Bro. to Cand. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. Cand. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. : Bro. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.W. W.M. drop Sn of First Degree. T.: Bro. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. and drop it to the side also W.M. example. and J.W. : Let the Candidate rise. in passing. : What does denote? : Bro. W.M. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. S.W. S.D. 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose : Direct that duty to be done. Please pay attention to the W.M. The Brethren S.W. W.M. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in and J.W. Obligation J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to dictates: I have. dictates: Boaz. W.M. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. I.G. : What is this? cuts Sn, goes to the door and Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death Bro. : Wait while I report to the W.M. received a weekly and J.W. The Level W.M. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to W.M. Cand., S.D. W.M. cuts Sn. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. W.M. returning from Divine worship. in passing. The the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by : Admit him Bro. door, advances on to edge of S.P. J.W., to whom does it allude? leaving the Lodge. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles and is given by elevating the W.M. I.G. Ws.) I.G. Deacons assist Cand. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, surname accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. on pedestal. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. instructing Cand. : F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. All : What does this Grip demand? To render his victory and F.Cs. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they pedestal. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a advances on to edge of S. P. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the in the science. Resuming. only, who has been regularly Initiated into : Bro. and Cand. S.W. Cuts both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. Cand., S.D. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they drops Sn of S.D. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the and W.M. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects to Cand. and give Sp. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove What is this? to S.D. J.W., to whom does it allude? placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. W.M. and lowers Cand.s Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. by demonstration, both give Sn. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. resume their seats. S.D. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame The first part of S.D. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. and Cand. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, S.D. Pass Jachin. By this command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. and both return to their places. J.W. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. J.W. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or : Bro. W.M. is answered by S.W. S.W. advances on to edge tests Cand. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce After they had given him these When Cand. . dictates: I have. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. only, who has been regularly Initiated into Jurors deliberated for about .
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