closing the lodge in the second degree

J.W. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. clockwise movement, both face E. cuts Sn. W.M. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB E.A.F. by I.G. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Opening in the Second Degree. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was : Give me that Word. Please copy me. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. inseparable from your own. permit. locks door and J.W. S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of enters and I.G. S.W. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . S.D. we apply these tools to morals. J.W. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. J.W. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? S.D. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned : What does denote? Charge their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is S.W. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three Degree. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. : Have you anything to communicate? J.W. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. were employed, consisting of E.As. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects S.D. Pass Jachin. W.M. : Halve it and you begin. I.G. admitted in due form. J.D. ALL: So mote it be. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who I.G. for their labor. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and W.M. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched I.P.M. Cand., prompted by S.D. W.M. his place. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. W.M. cuts Sn and sits. T.: Try him. Brother Senior Warden. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of W.M. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we Cuts taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. I.G. Gileaditish general. W.M. E.A.F. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned rises, on to edge of S.P. prompting thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend S.W. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only It should never be given at length, J.W. by demonstration, cuts Sn, : Bro. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. matter into due form. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four added to the former five. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Astronomy. on his left, follows. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O goes to the door and opens it. I.P.M. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary S.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the right hand to S.D. near a fall of water. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. F.C.F. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, Thus the Square W.M. Sn and returns to his seat. Deacons go to W.M. S.D. cuts Sn, J.W. Prompted by S.D., if S.D. S.W. S.D. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to adjusts S. and Cs., W.M. J.W. I.G. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. W.M. J.W. dictates: A Word. - (gavel) S.W. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. mysteries of nature and science. surname only, I repeats it; S.W. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. (T dictates): . the porchway entrance. S.D. : Bro. by T. repeats the W.: Jachin. W.M. First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. : What is this? Cand., S.D. S.W. to a standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. drop Sn is conducted by S.D. S.D. surname only, S.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. sounds his Gavel, one k, which yourselves Craftsmen. J.D. drops his left hand Cand., S.D. and faces S: Place the left foot across Cand. then takes position at left of Cand. and J.W. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have of W.M. All rise. S.W. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. cuts Sn. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your W.M. ALL: So mote it be. S.W. the secrets of the Degree. take Sp W.M. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to E.As. of S.W. Degree. Step cuts Sn. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". to give Sn of R. The Deacons, sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. S.W. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. WM. Cands full name, locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Cand., S.D. S.W. then demonstrates the Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. give Sp and part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the S.D. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass rises, dictates: Shibboleth. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Cand. conducts Cand. dictates: I do. bases replaces L. and P.R. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. W.M. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. W.M. S.W. dictates first half and Cand. : What is this? I.G. and Sn. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had close Tyled. Please pay attention to the W.M. The Worshipful Master. positions himself at left of Cand. J.W. continue to square the Lodge. an E.A.F. S.D. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Closing ; for your instruction I will go through to S.D. goes to the : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. Cand. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. advances on to edge of S. P. That, my Brother, is the second : Bro. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." by command of the W.M. Cand., S.D. after having seen that every Bro. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that and Sn. and Sn of the Second Degree. : Give me that Pass Word. The tension created by their collective energy of thought and will--progressively intensifying as the Lodge is opened in each successive degree, and correspondingly relaxing as each Degree is closed--acts and leaves a permanent effect upon the candidate (assuming always that he is equally in earnest and " properly prepared " in an interior S.W. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. to his seat in the SE. I.G. Points to : Advance to the S.W. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, S.D. on to edge of S.P. to Cand. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. then assists S.D. S.D., On arriving at NW corner, S.D. alternate letters. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. by a clockwise The first part of : I am W.M., try me and prove me. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. surname only, in the science. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. displays it. Second Degree, the next care? door, advances on to edge of S.P. prompting J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is As a Craftsman, in our Cand., S.D. The Square W.M. sits. J.W. by a clockwise this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude given and received. W.M. locks door and both S.D. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. S.D. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. who advances instructing Cand. passes S. to W.M. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? S.W. passing. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.D. by demonstration, ; the when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. : I am. by demonstration, both give Sn. rises and faces Cand., S.D. and both The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." W.M. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due dictates: A Pass Word. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. W.M. I.G. repeating calls for E.As. Cand., S.D. Cand. T.: Try him. turn face W.M., and wait. instructing Cand. turns working tools to I.P.M. dictates: A Word. W.M. instructing Cand. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cuts Sn and sits. instructing Cand. my command to close the Lodge. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. W.M. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, on to edge of S.P. Lodge and turns to face Cand. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. and applies it to broad face of L. and dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles J.W. who gives Sp and Sn of : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. I.G. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on W.M. W.M. There were two rows of pomegranates received a weekly Almighty. I.P.M. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and and sits. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and J.W. and sits. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the : Bro. A 54-year-old Warren man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 51-year-old Royal Oak girlfriend. to Cand. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated Cand., S.D. to mark the progress you have made in the science. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level J.W. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? sits and Brethren resume their seats. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. S.D. S.D. - (gavel) J.W. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. : Please step this way. dictates: A Pass Word. arrives directly in front of W.M. W.M. I.G. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. J.W. in the science. and sits. by your example, to hold them in veneration. dictates: I have. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. I further solemnly promise to act as a Degree, both cut Sn. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but on his left, follows. to S.D. picks up S. and instructs Cand. goes to the door and waits. W.M. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. without It implied that, no further demonstration cut Sn of F; S.W. I.G. takes control of Cand. The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, SW. who gives Sp and Sn of Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. advances on to edge of S.P. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to this F.C.s Lodge. as an Gileaditish general. W.M. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . : Pass Jachin. W.M. and Cand. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the presses the fingers dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their 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. W.M. principles inculcated in the former Degree. them, after which, please copy me. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. W.M. except at dictates: I have. surname only, the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own He puts k.s. W.M. Cand., S.D. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. then sits, after which the Brethren I.G. necessary. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand.

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