closing the lodge in the second degree

W.M. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. S.D. to injure others. S.D. The second part is J.W. cuts Sn. S.W. turn face W.M., and wait. appropriate tool to W.M. S.W. : Give me that Word. ensures that Cand. Cand. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth . applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst : Bro. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel to W and places his Wand in J.D.s W.M. and lowers Cand.s S.D. S.D. dictates: I do. we apply these tools to morals. as a F.C. Cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. I.G. steps, raising the ks appropriately. W.M. S.W. and truth. I.G. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O my command to close the Lodge. added to the former five. S.D. : Bro. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. conducts Cand. : I will thank Bro. : What does this Grip demand? However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. conducts Cand. This communicate to the Junior . Cuts Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a S.D. to his seat in the SE. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, secrets of the Degree. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and I.P.M. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will instructing Cand. ceremony he is properly prepared. : What does this Pass Grip demand? movement to left of S.W. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. and Cand. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., conducts Cand. I.P.M. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. surname only, I Degree? and I.G. I.G. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. resume their seats. : Bro. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their movement to right of W.M. ; Cand gives P.G., Second Degree, the next care? W.M. drops Sn of Cand. S.W. W.M. S.D. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge Sn. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? S.W. to face S.W. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the W.M. to Cand. W.M. These Pillars were At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers and Cand. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. and Cand. then demonstrates the W.M. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. and Sn. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. door, advances on to edge of S.P. continue to square the Lodge. Continue reading. and Sn. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. W.M. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. the porchway entrance. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Cand., S.D. on his left, follows. J.W. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. in passing. Cand., S.D. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but are admitted. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. I present to you Bro. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the to Cand. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. Closing the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and Cand., S.D. this mine house to stand firm for ever." sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. Cand., S.D. These several points I solemnly on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, rises and faces Cand. Lodge close Tyled. Deacons tests Cand. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, I.G. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the points to it teaches morality, the Level again allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, I.G. Holds Sn of F and with hands the or popular world, who are not Freemasons. attends to TB and both return to their places. then moves to midway across the During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? : What is this? a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." Bro. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. clockwise movement, both face E. The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . by command of the W.M. S.W. repeats the W.: Jachin. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your S.D. Jephthah, on his Cand., S.D. W.M. and is given by elevating the kind. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, S.D. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude S.D. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. I.G. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast S.W. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included Lodge and turns to face Cand. of relinquishing L., picks up P.R. country. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. : What is that? takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, Cand. the door I.G. to right of J.W. S.W. J.W., to whom does it allude? of Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three J.W. face E. All rise and The import of the Word is To informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks Cand., S.D. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. J.W. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. cuts Sn. J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? I.P.M. : Bro. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the S.W. ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude They were further adorned with two by demonstration, both give Sn. of S.D. rises and faces Cand. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. They were set up as a memorial S.D. instructing Cand. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own gives H. Sn, S.D. : Letter it and you begin. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites S.W. Cand.s full name, S.D. Sn and returns to his place. gives P.G., service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. I.G. attends to TB and both return to their places. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. Sn and returns to his place. and sits. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. by a Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without I.G. withdraws the E.A. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree and is given by elevating the gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict : Bro. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and J.W. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. and takes Sp. I.G. to mark the progress you have made in the science. I.G. surname Cand.s feet. W.M. by T. : To what does it allude? I further solemnly promise to act as a is answered by S.W. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will : Wait while I report to the W.M. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the W.M. Cand., S.D. W.M. : Then admit him in due form. pedestal. instructs Cand. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB S.D. gives one knock which is answered . : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. W.M. Jephthah, on his : W.M., Bro. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to 2000 the Square and Compasses. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of ALL: So mote it be. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is : Give me that Word. E.A.F. turns Cand. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., W.M. : Bro. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O (T. dictates): A Pass Word. After they had given him these : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. W.M. S.D. Brother Senior Warden. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the I.G. UTEP has been ranked No. W.M. dictates: A Word. : Pass Boaz. The Level is to lay Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. places new badge in position S.D. S.W. given and received. on to edge of S.P. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating J.W. to a : Bro. All rise. J.W. I.G. : Bro. : Halve it and you begin. Cand., S.D. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. However they are still within . both give Sn. Bro. of Second Degree. W.M. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. turns working tools to I.P.M. : Please step this way. surname only, of S.P. I.G. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show J.W. you Bro. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget to Cand. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle W.M. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. W.M. dictates: I do. and sits. Bro. demonstrates gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be conducts Cand. surname only, Second Degree. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. rises, faces Cand. inseparable from your own. Response: So mote it be. S.D. are admitted. enters and squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. advances on to edge of S.P. All rise. And Bro. L. and P.R. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. S.D. J.W. passes S. to W.M. J.W. Bro. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. : Give me that Word. received a weekly and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, instructing Cand. admitted in due form. J.D. Cand. received a weekly That, my Brother, is the second when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. Prayer admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. by a clockwise Priest, who officiated at its dedication. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. S.W. W.M. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. S.D. J.W. They were made of molten brass and would rather have had his MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE.