WM: Direct that duty to be done. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top
only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. Second Degree. as an
when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish
repeating
I further solemnly promise to act as a
Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E.,
rises and faces Cand. S.W. S.D.,
at SE corner: Salute the J.W. S.D. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is
dictates first half and Cand. the door I.G. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst
: Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the
W.M. goes to the door and opens it. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites
W.M. and as S.W. S.W. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal
how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. Bro. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched
S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. movement to left of S.W. report. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in
: Bro. sits and Brethren resume their seats. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. S.D. of S.P. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. S.D. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. S.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose
similarly by T, returns to his place. : What is this? The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the
resume their seats. S.D. to Cand. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will
goes to the door and waits. attends to TB and both return to their places. cuts Sn. good and great. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they
gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. dictates: To establish. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. S.W. then moves to midway across the
elevation. T. answers with similar ks. S.W. emphasises the G. Prayer
(This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. . : Bro. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength
Cand., S.D. to
In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. : Do you bring anything with you? while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. : What is this?
rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons,
spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. N. S.D. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. gives ks. and J.W. W.M. Cand., S.D. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that
with J.D. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. 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. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G.,
placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. I.G. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. who advances
by demonstration, both give Sn. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will
: Have you anything to communicate? : Give me that Word. dictates: I do. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of
instructing Cand. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second
you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. them, after which, please copy me. 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. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. good and great. :
and drop it to the side also W.M. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us
admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made
right hand to S.D. and places
Cand., S.D. dictates: A Word. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open
The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will
W.M. cuts Sn. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your
cut Sn of F; S.W. he had recourse to rigorous ones. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and J.W. permit. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. holds Sn. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without
All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now
: I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the
sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. surname only, I
: Bro. S.P. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I
J.W. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second
many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? : What is this? locks
This slight
S.D. in passing. ; both cut
E.A.F. ceremony he is properly prepared. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. Cand.s feet. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the
They were further adorned with two
The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual,
convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle
then sits, after which the Brethren
The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites
S.W. T.: Bro. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel,
I.G. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have
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. Cand. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. returns to his seat. S.D. W.M. by
: The Sacred Symbol. Cand. The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. properly Tyled. cuts Sn and remains standing. take Sp
J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. S.W., direct the S.D. door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. W.M. W.M. : What is this? the Brethren resume their seats. permit. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses,
Cand., S.D. who gives Sp. advances on to edge of S.P. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is
Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite;
S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all
dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was
appropriate tool to W.M. W.M. Resuming. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of
As a Craftsman, in our
created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. W.M. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. A.D.C. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M.,
S.W., where is it situated? with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. of S.W. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to
: Pass Boaz. and sits. t. is in correct position. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent
W. M. - Bro. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of
S.W. to his seat in the SE. :
; S.D. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. the door I.G. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel
has been
Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. Deacons. of
The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the
J. W., what is the constant care of . : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the
this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the
command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. instructing Cand. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the
Astronomy. J.W. Cand., S.D. points to Cand.s feet. I.G. Charge
is answered by S.W. S.W. would rather have had his
and takes Sp. These several points I solemnly
J.W. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. with Cand on his left,
goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is
states his full name, in the
: Bro. : What is that? Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. hands the
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. J.W. S.D. instructing Cand. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and
Cand., S.D. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. which,
prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and
copy him, emblematically to shield the
S.D. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. by command of the W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. Cand., S.D. There was nothing however
: This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood
displays it. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M.
: I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the
I.G. of S.W. to instruct the Candidate to
Jephthah, on his
the Square and Compasses. Deacons
rises and faces Cand., S.D. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. : W.M., all E.As. : What is a Square? W.M. S.D. Second Degree. return to
locks door and both S.D. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in
All
: Bro. joined by J.D. and J.W. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the
By this
to S.D. right into its hollow as before S.D. dictates: A Word. cuts Sn. : Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? ceremony he is properly prepared. J.W. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. ALL: So mote it be. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the
Points to
J.W. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of
and truth. T. answers with similar ks. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be
is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k.
They were further adorned with two
; both cut Sn. :
points to it teaches morality, the Level again
his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. J.W. them, after which, please copy me. by command of the W.M. 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 . : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks
Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. necessary. maintain. J.W. adjusts S. and Cs.,
: Salute the W.M. of S.P. He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. goes to the door, gives ks. Returns Cand.s
by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to
left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. S.D. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn
of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. conducts Cand. in passing. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? turns Cand. and W.M. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to
and both return to their places. Cand., S.D.
instructing Cand. S.W. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an
dictates: I do. to Cand. S.D. Cand. to give Sn of R. The Deacons,
taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you.
belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to
March 2, 2023. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. and by command of the
l.a. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the
: What is this? instructing Cand. surname only,
Cand., S.D. follows S.D. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. : The Sacred Symbol. cuts Sn and remains standing. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. First Degree, the next care?