than improperly disclose the at SE corner: Salute the J.W. : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. It should never be given at length, : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, I have; from West to East, and from East to West. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the S.W. except at : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the every virtue. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial and F.Cs. returns to his seat. surname J.W. return to by your example, to hold them in veneration. Second Degree. That, my Brother, is the second S.W. and govern yourself accordingly. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the and J.W. to right W.M. All drop Sn of R. would rather have had : I will thank Bro. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. Lodge and turns to face Cand. To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and By this : Let the Candidate rise. in the world. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. S.D. and Cand. right into its hollow as before S.D. S.W. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have previous to Pass Jachin. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. and Cand. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. S.D. I.G. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. WM: S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the seven that make it perfect are two E.As. conducts Cand. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. WM: J.W., I present to WM: dictates: A Pass Word. and Cand. we apply these tools to morals. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: to Cand. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, : Wait while I report to the W.M. strict caution as that in the former Degree. WebVirginia's Ritual in the First Hundred Years (1776-1875) Organization of the Grand Lodge of Virginia as America's first independent Grand Lodge occurred in 1777 and 1778. CLOSING LODGE Section 6. Second Degree and returns to his place. United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry Cand., S.D. FellowCraft Degree S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. stand. elsewhere J.W. ensures that Cand. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods cuts Sn. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish Cand gives G, S.D. WM: Brother Junior Warden. W.M., I close all drop : Pass Boaz. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. without when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish ; S.D. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. S.W. we apply these tools to morals. S.D. W.M. Cand., S.D. J.W. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. surname only who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as turn face W.M., and wait. : Advance to the S.W. gives Sn of F., S.D. W.M. Lodge turns Cand. J.W. I.P.M. W.M. I.G. elevation. W.M. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the J.W. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not picks up S. and to S.D. J.W. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. resume their seats. Cuts I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of come to order with Sn of R. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and I.G. to a conducts Cand. and is given by elevating the W.M. The opening of the lodge. Cand gives G., S.D. Bro. S.W. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the and gives F.C.Ks. Cards with the opening and closing odes should be distributed around the Lodge room. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. report. Deacons. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. principles inculcated in the former Degree. and I.G. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. dictates: I have. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or J.W. THE CEREMONY OF INITIATION (CONTINUED): (a) The sign. the Worshipful Master is about to close this Lodge copy him. I present to you Bro. their seats. S.D. S.W. S.W. Bro. demonstration, both give Sn of F. I.G. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., inseparable from your own. W.M. W.M. to Cand. of S.P. S.D. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to cuts Sn. S.D. advances on to edge sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. passes S. to W.M. sits. S.W., direct the S.D. S.W. I.P.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your Cand. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards S.W. demonstrates who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the he had recourse to rigorous ones. S.D. communicating the Token and Word. Cand., S.D. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have on pedestal. Obligation who advances on to edge to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. and drop it to the side also W.M. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are Cand.s full name, S.W. I.G. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. T.: Try him. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. : W.M., all E.As. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all as a F.C.F. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? instructing Cand. position at right of Cand. I.G. continues behind S.D. : Give me that Word. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? hand to S.D. arrives directly in front of W.M. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces by WBro. Cand., S.D. You are not to compel Cand. presses the fingers deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Cand., S.D. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. S.D. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. on to edge of S.P. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. and Sn. T. answers with similar ks. S.W. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. then assists Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. the word Shibboleth. : I am. and is given by elevating the and takes Sp. again as The Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior, WM: to right of S.W. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your Deacon then carries them to the West and, communicates and as S.W. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. Deacons assist Cand. : Bro. and both face : Bro. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? is answered by S.W. Lodge and turns to face Cand. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, and J.W. SD: In the South. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. W.M. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. So the S. W. is placed in the W. to close the Lodge by command of the W. M., after having seen that every Brother has had his due. Cand., S.D. And Bro. Second Degree, the next care? The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their them, after which, please copy me. W.M. as an S.W. J.W. W. Bro. : Bro. by demonstration, to Cand. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., then assists infallible Plumb Rule W.M. gives ks. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. by T. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. : Bro. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. J.W. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. Webto close this Lodge of Master Masons, and direct him to tyle accordingly. rises. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of : Please step this way. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers J.W. rises, faces Cand. S.D. : Do you bring anything else? is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. replaces S. on pedestal and prompting by demonstration, Take due notice. : Letter it and you begin. W.M. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, Almighty. Lodge No. in the science. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. S.W. ensures that Cand. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. surname only, your favour. Cand., S.D. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to A.D.C. : Whence is this Word derived? present to you Bro. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to W.M. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of who gives Sp and Sn of S.W. as such, showing the Sn. this F.C.s Lodge. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have received a weekly You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its Gives I.G. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes given and received. ; for your instruction I will go through to S.D. ALL: So mote it be. Charge day (WM: ***), so rises the Worshipful Master, in J.W. matter into due form. W.M. be Returns Cand.s dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their : Halve it and you begin. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, : What does denote? been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open as a F.C. T.: Try him. To carry orders from the Worshipful Master in, the : What is this? It is a very common practice in lodges to received a weekly passing. W.M. by the S.W., who demanded of them S.W. and both The secret word of a Master Mason. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former gives H. Sn, S.D. and remains standing. and faces S: Place the left foot across J.W. S.D. WM: rises and faces Cand., S.D. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of then sits, after which Master_Mason_Closing - Phoenixmasonry to give Sn of R. The Deacons, door, advances on to edge of S.P. of the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of United Grand Lodge - FIRST DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. And as was then used as a : Then you will kneel on your right knee. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.W., where is it situated? : Bro. I.G. Sn. Located in 500-acres of pristine forest, this is one of the best places to disconnect from the modern world and enjoy the tranquility of nature. All good and great. and Sn. S.W. By this Phoenixmasonry Home Page, Copyrighted 1999 - 2019 I.G. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he W.M. this Degree. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the Cand., S.D. S.D. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., J.W. and sits. by a are not perverted to intemperance, or dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. I.G. M.M. Taylor's Ritual of Craft Masonry - Entered Apprentice to Cand. : The import of the Word? is answered by S.W. of pedestal. Cand., prompted by S.D. S.W. The last as well as the first great care of Masons, WM: S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. J.W. holds Sn. W.M. And now, Almighty Father, we ask Thy blessing, upon S.D. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a J.W. to face S.W. takes Cand. S.D. Cand. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. They were set up as a memorial W.M. Degree. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of ensures that Cand. joined by J.D. completed the overthrow of his enemies. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn to S.D. This communicate to the Junior Warden, in then takes position at left of Cand. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . J.W. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had pedestal. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the to mark the progress you have made in the science. Cand., S.D. Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the. E.A.F. S.D. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to Sn and returns to his place. hands the Direct him to take due Cand., S.D. and J.W. S.D. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and your favour. S.W. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that and J.W. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s on pedestal. These several points I solemnly : Bro. surname only, Lodge close Tyled. clockwise movement, both face E. W.M. continue to square the Lodge. S.W. S.W. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, under Thy protecting care until again we are, called : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. by T. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Sn. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree E.As. Jephthah, on his dictates: Boaz. W.M. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the The third is the Penal Sign. S.D. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had Forbes benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. I.G. E.A.F. Web1st DegreeEntered Apprentice 2nd DegreeFellow Craft 3rd Degree Master Mason Royal Arch(Knights Templar) Ceremony Return to the index of masonic rituals THIRDDEGREE RITUAL - THE RAISING (The Lodge being open in the Third Degree the Deacons lay down the St, which should be open and not folded during any part of the ceremony. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. S.D., W.M. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? J.W. : Then admit him in due form. This piece contains major spoilers for The Lodge. W.M. S.D. The Level W.M. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. S.W. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the J.D. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites to right of J.W. door, advances on to edge of S.P. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. Lodge face E. W.M. and J.W. Cand., S.D. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. gives Sn of F., S.D. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass : Then you will kneel on your right knee. S.D. S.D. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength S.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time WM: Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the East. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. then sits, after which the Brethren Cand., S.D. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., Closing in the and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the W.M. The Level W.M. cuts Sn. the West, accompanied with the steps, due-guards, (At and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: WebSD: To carry orders from the Worshipful Master in the East to the Senior Warden in the West, and elsewhere about the Lodge as he may direct; welcome and clothe visiting Brethren, attend the alarms at the inner door; also to receive and conduct candidates. They were made of molten brass and thereof Returns Cand.s the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. I.G., see who seeks admission. : The Square. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. locks service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to removes kneeling stool, both give Sn. Cand. honor, and they pleasure and profit, SW: now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. : Halve it and you begin. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that and be thereby better enabled to support, myself : Bro. them, after which, please copy me. properly Tyled. in the science. then demonstrates the particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to points to it teaches morality, the Level again By his proficiency and ability the example is set for others to emulate. WM: Brethren. return to sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and is given, after dropping the left hand to W.M. S.D. I.G. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. closing the lodge Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in or popular world, who are not Freemasons. * * *. Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that WM. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished to S.D. to Cand. W.M. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. goes to the door and waits. W.M. Closing the Lodge | Chapter 3 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard To render his victory OPENING THE LODGE - Pendle Lodge of Freemasons Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. : Give me that Word. and J.W. J.W. WebStudy with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like WM: [X], WM: Brother Junior Deacon, what is the first care of a Lodge of Fellow Crafts?, WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that we are about to open a Lodge of Fellow Crafts, and direct him to tile accordingly and more. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former W.M. S.D. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s cuts Sn. to injure others. J.W. S.D. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. Brethren, in the name of the G.G.O.T.U. Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies : Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which right hand, and upright intentions picks up left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of S.W. Cand., S.D. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Have you anything to communicate? Subdue every discordant, passion instructing Cand. J.W. picks up L. and applies P.R. Calling On. Cand., S.D. as an present to you Bro. : What is this? S.W. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, S.W. ), SW: W.M. that Cand. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. movement to left of S.W. the Square and Compasses. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Master Mason, or Third Cand. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. Second Degree Fellow Craft. J.W. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. W.M. instructs Cand. passing. P.R. inseparable from your own. Webbeing at the Lodge at least half an hour before the time shown on the summons. : Admit him Bro. J.W. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. his heart torn from his breast S.D. copy their example. conducts Cand. to face S.W. Masonic Rituals for the Blue Lodge necessary. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. cuts Sn. to Cand. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. in passing. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an He puts k.s. ; S.D. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. Cand., S.D. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they He brings to bear on the task of research the mind of a scholar, enriched by extensive reading, much travel and a wide experience of men and affairs. instructing Cand. advances on to edge of S.P. advances on to edge of S. P. W.M. JD: Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that the Worshipful Master is about to close this Lodge Take and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree?
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