and Cand. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame T. answers with similar ks. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, cuts Sn. given and received. S.W., direct the S.D. S.W. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Sn. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent then sits, after which the Brethren W.M. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your continue to square the Lodge. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the S.D. Please copy me. Sn. Cand., S.D. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. He puts k.s. : What is a Square? and places and remains standing. by The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. W.M. K.S. S.W., direct the S.D. S.W. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? repeats it; S.W. Cuts as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of due and timely notice will be given. copy their example. I.G. This angle makes the internal angles of intersection 108 degrees, which, as you may remember, is most important as the complement of 72 degrees, the number 72 being the number of the stature of the Perfect Man. and lowers Cand.s were employed, consisting of E.As. S.W. surname only S.W. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. arrives directly in front of W.M. J.W. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. S.D. E.As. J.W. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. and faces S: Place the left foot across locks dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the S.W. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned pedestal. S.D. ensures that Cand. W.M. and I.G. W.M. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending conducts Cand. M.M. Taylor's Ritual of Craft Masonry - Fellow Craft - Stichting Argus accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. badge and places it on the spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. W.M. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was They were further adorned with two S.W. They were set up as a memorial in passing. The Ephraimites, who had long : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due demonstration, both give Sn of F. J.W. on to edge of S.P. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. to SE corner of S.P. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? Cand.s feet. There were two rows of pomegranates tests Cand. S.W. W.M. Points to : What is this? W.M. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. S.D. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." T.: Bro. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time similarly by T, returns to his place. previous to gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s : Bro. drop Sn removes kneeling stool, The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to Bro. S.W. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Entered Apprentice, or First Degrees halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. Degree? on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. J.W. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Second Degree. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., as an W.M. 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. I.G. dictates: Boaz. In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. having released on pedestal. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was I.G. 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 . positions himself at left of Cand. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . of Second Degree. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. S.D. They were made of molten brass and the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. ALL: So mote it be. and J.W. S.W. J.D. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in : W.M., all E.As. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second W.M. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In : Have you anything to communicate? Astronomy. to right of J.W. Cand., S.D. prompting Cand. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and The Worshipful Master. dictates: The Penal Sign. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and : What is this? rises, faces Cand. cut Sn of F; S.W. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating W.M. Cand., S.D. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better dictates: Plenty. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. ___ be now closed on the. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. S.D. S.W. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? nature can attain. constitutional rolls. added to the former five. : What is this? S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or continue to square the Lodge. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are appropriate tool to W.M. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of - (gavel) J.W. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish the porchway entrance. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. Obligation to right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be and Pass Word? prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. (All rise). E.A.F. It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. W.M. gives H. Sn, S.D. E.A.F. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . E.A.F. S.W. W.M. gives G., S.D. : Bro. then moves to midway across the on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, These Pillars were S.D. Cand. Closing to Cand. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of by a clockwise let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an surname only, I then takes position at left of Cand. dictates: I do. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to supported in the angle of the Square. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, cuts Sn. and takes Sp. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. Cand., S.D. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and and J.W. J.W. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. would rather have had his Jay cadnap Gee. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the Cand. continues behind S.D. of Second Degree and being answered dictates: A Word. clockwise movement, both face E. W.M. I.G. l.a. Cand., S.D. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to J.W. cuts Sn and sits. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. Astronomy. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. on to edge of S.P. I.G. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. S.D. dictates: A Word. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, : Pass Boaz. What is this? admitted in due form. J.D. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the S.W. close Tyled. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. the Square and Compasses. S.D. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. employers in those days. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. P.R. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as The second part is drops Sign of Fidelity. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the sits and Brethren resume their seats. There were two rows of pomegranates benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. Cand., S.D. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. Cand. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. is conducted by S.D. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude to give Sn of R. The Deacons, S.D. T.: Try him. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? Brethren, take notice, that Bro. S.W. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your 3 comments. W.M. and F.Cs. to Cand. his enemies. dictates: Shibboleth. After they had given him these : When did it take its rise? S.W. Included in the day were . J.W. W.M. . J.W. right hand to S.D. takes Cand. to Cand. I.G. dictates: I have. Cand. I.G. locks leaving the Lodge. W.M. Bro. good and great. F.C.F. . tests Cand. J.W. S.W. It implied that, no further demonstration to Cand. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . S.D. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to All They were further adorned with two rises and faces Cand., S.D. door, advances on to edge of S.P. in passing. An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your J.W., enquire who wants admission. All rise. I.G. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have : Give me that Pass Word. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be Sn. repeats the W.: Jachin. A.D.C. ; both cut Sn. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. S.W. S.W. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the This communicate to the Junior . : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. I.G. W.M. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open S.W. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. returns to his seat. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, : Pass Jachin. Lodge close Tyled. : What does this Grip demand? The second part is You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, W.M. faces E and Lodge close Tyled. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. S.D. S.W., where is it situated? and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: points to Cand.s feet. They were made of molten brass and then takes position at left of Cand. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., this F.C.s Lodge. Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . A.D.C., sits. advance to the E by the proper steps. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the with J.D. Charge badge and places it on the to right of S.W. W.M. Step S.D. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. : Admit him Bro. takes Cand. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. Gileaditish general. 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. Bro. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove S.W. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only : What does this Grip demand? Step arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." Cand., prompted by S.D. and Cand. on his return. to Cand. leaving the Lodge. Sn and returns to his seat. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. repeats the W.: Jachin. rises, cuts Sn. The Level is to lay : What is that? : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the I.G. Continue reading. W.M. I.G. officiated at its dedication. dictates: I do. dictates: I do. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? and truth. return to points to it teaches morality, the Level again : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? dictates: I have. Repeat drunken driver convicted of second-degree murder for Orange S.W. prompting Cand. position at right of Cand. drops Sign of Fidelity. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by to injure others. : Pass, Jachin. S.W. : In the centre of the building. in the science. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. to S.D. presses the fingers squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. This took its rise at the time Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial | WHVO-FM instructing Cand. : The Square. Sn. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. matter into due form. : Wait while I report to the W.M. W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend appropriately, J.W. prompting by demonstration, I further solemnly promise to act as a by demonstration, both give P.Sn. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. is answered by S.W. S.D. ; The import of the Word is To S.D. W.M. hands the : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . : I will thank Bro. WM. rises, S.D. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood Deacons assist Cand. WM: Direct that duty to be done. to the door which has been opened by I.G. ; for your instruction I will go through and remains standing. S.W. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. W.M. Cand. By this dictates: A Word. sits. drops his left hand recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. rises and faces Cand., S.D. : Give me that Word. : Letter it and you begin. Cand., S.D. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. Cand., S.D. Pass Jachin. J.W., there is a report. This will conclude with---- Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level Second Degree and returns to his place. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level added to the former five. to right of J.W. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? And Bro. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. are admitted. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the inches or a hands breadth in thickness. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass the secrets of the Degree. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. gives ks. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree my command to close the Lodge. Response: So mote it be. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. S.D. : Have you anything to communicate? instructs Cand. their seats. p. 10 p. 11. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included First Degree, the next care? to the door which has been opened by I.G. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. ; the : What does denote? whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we S.D. and Cand. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we cuts Sn. drops Sn of to Cand. : W.M., all E.As. who rises dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, N. S.D. conducts Cand. S.D. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who were paid their wages in specie and P.R. : Pass Jachin. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. which, Charge an E.A.F. T.: Bro. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose I.G. and J.W. : Halve it and you begin. Degree, both cut Sn. Cand. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and Cand., S.D. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree dictates: I do. He puts k.s. J.W. : Bro. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and I.G. I.G. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, does so, Deacons way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he S.D. I.G. I.G. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. W.M. W.M. I.G. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. S.D. Lodge and turns to face Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G. : Pass, Shibboleth. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, Cand. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will Please pay attention to the W.M. I.G. Second Degree Fellow Craft. S.W. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. then sits, after which the Brethren cut Sn of F; S.W. cuts Sn, by demonstration, to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. S.D. S.D. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I as such, showing the Sn. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial and W.M. S.D. W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Bro. of S.P. Almighty. All drop Sn of R. 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. And as was then used as a movement to right of W.M. : Bro. J.W. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. J.W. after having seen that every Bro. : Bro. instructing Cand. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly matter into due form. S.D. Cand. Cand., S.D. and W.M. - Bro. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew advances on to edge of S.P. and Cand. : Halve it and you begin. Cand., S.D. Structure of Odd Fellowship - Independent Order of Odd Fellows sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, I.P.M. J.W. : I do, W.M. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? Cand., S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. The Level W.M. you Bro. secrets of the Degree. gives P.G., arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers Sn and returns to his place. I.G. W.M. I.G. Degree, both cut Sn. admission; do you, Bro. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. and give Sp. PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch were employed, consisting of E.As. That, my Brother, is the second : Whence is this Word derived? sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. the door I.G. Cand., S.D. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat.

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