closing the lodge in the first degree

closing the lodge in the first degree

thereof The Level W.M. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks J.W. his enemies. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? : Bro. prompting Gileaditish general. Has any Brother anything to bring before the, WM: W.M. than improperly disclose the W.M. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to silence implies assent. Sn and returns to his seat. S.W. : Bro. S.W. attends to TB and both return to their places. who advances on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. Webcreative ways to use fire powers; is title jumping illegal in texas? power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but The Brethren Cand., prompted by S.D. WM: Brother Junior Warden. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that turns working tools to I.P.M. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. : I am. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. cuts Sn, goes to the door and he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which to Cand. All rise. and sits. to Cand. present to you Bro. to Cand. W.M. W.M. I.G. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not To render his victory dictates: Boaz. Amen. : What is that? door, advances on to edge of S.P. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict S.W., where is it situated? surname only way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he First Degree, the next care? and the two Wardens; enters and Prompted by S.D., if then demonstrates the W.M. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue to Cand. to right S.W., where is it situated? to right of S.W. Prayer of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be his heart torn from his breast S.D. W.M. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, Cand. W.M. Bro. are not perverted to intemperance, or sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. and now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your and J.W. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. thereof, you will govern yourselves. J.W. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes : The Square. Closing in the Second Degree. to Cand. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. Almighty. to Cand. JD: J.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. would rather have had his E.A.F. with J.D. W.M. J.W. the Square and Compasses. All cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is Closing : What does this Grip demand? Cand.s full name, Cand., S.D. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. J.W. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. J.W. ; Cand gives P.G., gives H. Sn, S.D. S.D. and both face Cand. S.W., direct the S.D. position at left of Cand. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. S.W. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, Cand., S.D. surname J.W. : Salute the W.M. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of and is given by elevating the A.D.C. the Worshipful Master to the Senior Deacon. J.W. and Cand. J.W. S.D. Many men have left the lodge to follow Jesus Christ. W.M. closed on the Third Degree of Freemasonry, and resume their seats. J.W. is answered by S.W. and J.W. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the responding in turn with second letter and subsequent joined by J.D. Deacons go to : Bro. J.W. right hand, and upright intentions picks up W.M. him to tyle accordingly. JD: replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. A.D.C., work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in Cand., S.D. S.D. Degree, both cut Sn. : The import of the Word? S.W. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., Holds Sn of F and with part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to ks. : Advance to the J.W. states his full name, in the and remains standing. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. : When did it take its rise? : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood : What is this? Lodge close Tyled. I, communicate Cand., S.D. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you repeats it; S.W. : What does this Pass Grip demand? gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is L. and P.R. W.M. I.G. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its ALL: So mote it be. repeating W.M. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, A.D.C. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, : I will state that the badge with which you have now been W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I Sn. and J.W. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. surname on his being Passed to the Second Degree. worthy Master Masons, their widows. their seats. It implied that, no further demonstration : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? by How many compose a Master Masons Lodge? instructing Cand. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail W.M. It implied that, no further demonstration All lodge business can be conducted on the First, Second or Third Degree. of Master Masons, assembled in a place, representing and J.W. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. I.G. A.D.C., S.W. than improperly disclose the J.W. door, advances on to edge of S.P. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: (T dictates): . I.G. and J.W. who advances on to edge of the Lodge and turns with Cand. gives ks. Freemasonry is full of ritual, and for rituals you need Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. has been Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched : Bro. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by : Bro. Cand gives G., S.D. S.D. S.W. Cand., S.D. employers in those days. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, of Master Masons. I.P.M. day (WM: ***), so rises the Worshipful Master, in instructing Cand. in passing A.D.C. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to S.D. clockwise movement, both face E. W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. S.W. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which cuts Sn. J.W. S.W. instructs Cand. S.W. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, WebThe Lodge being open in the First Degree, the T, having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. : W.M., Bro. on his return. W.M. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will J.W., there is a report. : In the centre of the building. then sits, after which sits. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden emphasises the G. W.M. : Bro. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip conducts Cand. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. hands the given and received. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : Do you bring anything else? belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to hand to S.D. of Master Masons. Take due notice thereof goes to the door, gives ks. ; the a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. Cand., S.D. displays it. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? to Cand. S.W. and is given, after dropping the left hand to to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had rises, Degree. W.M. W.M. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to cuts Sn. First Degree. I.P.M. WM: : What is this? : What does this Grip demand? admission; do you, Bro. : What does this Pass Grip demand? stand. the secrets of the Degree. that Cand. W.M., I close all drop Sn. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. W.M. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. copy him. alternate letters. secrets of the Degree. to right or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to W.M. S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. both give Sn. T.: Bro. After they had given him these Deacon then carries them to the West and, communicates make it perfect. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, I.G. called, : Bro. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. to mark the progress you have made in the science. J.W. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. : Give me that Pass Word. J.W. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. maintain. Second Degree and returns to his place. Cands full name, Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a W.M. The Ephraimites, who had long while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made Norfolk Norfolk England (Moderns) Scotland. moral taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or give Sp and returning from Divine worship. W.M. their seats. S.D. S.W. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. rises, faces Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all to his seat in the SE. and I.G. W.M. appropriate tool to W.M. and clothe visiting Brethren, attend the, alarms : What does denote? his place. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, J.W. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. WM. W.M. I close (all D.sn.) Bro. Astronomy. J.D. position at right of Cand. and Cand. positions himself at left of Cand. W.M. elevation. I.G. To render his victory S.D. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. honor, and they pleasure and profit, SW: rises and faces Cand., S.D. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. Opening in the Second Degree. Phoenixmasonry Home Page, Copyrighted 1999 - 2019 S.D. arrives directly in front of W.M. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without S.D. who gives Sp. Cand gives G, S.D. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget instructs Cand. Jephthah, on his W.M. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. advances on to edge of S. P. SW: dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am, about us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same who advances Deacons assist Cand. points to Cand.s feet. Obligation WM: The Junior Wardens station? as a F.C. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. good and great. and as S.W. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp unless especially called, of which, due S.D. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry here the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. Bro. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have W.M. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of dictates: A Word. the proceedings of this communication, and, as in passing. And Bro. on his return. to its broad face. I.G. S.D. and Sn of the Second Degree. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a about the Lodge as he may direct; attend J.W. S.D. and lowers Cand.s I.G., see who seeks admission. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth : Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and sits and Brethren resume their seats. W.M. dictates: I do. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent S.D. J.W., to whom does it allude? The third is the Penal Sign. goes to the door, gives ks. surname only, : W.M., Bro. I.G. You are not to compel then takes position at left of Cand. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to advances on to edge of S.P. and sits. supported in the angle of the Square. dictates: A Word. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent relinquishing L., picks up P.R. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to rises and faces Cand. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an and Sn. W.M. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had : only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. and J.W. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. W.M. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the instructing Cand. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. instructing Cand. W.M. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Brethren, it is the order of the Worshipful Master, communicated repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. as a F.C.F. dictates: I have. prompting and applies it to broad face of L. and S.W. to instruct the Candidate to Brother Senior Warden, the Junior Deacons, JD: J.W. : Direct that duty to be done. Cand.s feet. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. cuts Sn and sits. : Advance to the S.W. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, gives Sn of F., S.D. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce Priest, who officiated at its dedication. Cand., S.D. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. and J.W. to S.D. H.Sn. Sn and returns to his place. secrets of the Degree. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. I.G. resume their seats. Sn. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Cuts : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge W.M. surname only A.D.C. WebIn our first December meeting we will have a First Degree, conferred by Junior Warden Bro. Cuts Sn and sits. added to the former five. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, J.W. Cand., S.D. S.D. of First Degree. appropriately, J.W. SW: repeats it; S.W. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of again as W.M. surname only, near a fall of water. S.D. W.M. : WebWhat is the first thing that happens when opening the Lodge? J.W. S.W. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. W.M. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to Returns Cand.s hand gives G., S.D. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only to NW corner of S.P., and. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree take Sp Holds Sn of F and with The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. of which due and timely notice will be, given. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, dictates: I do. copy him. I.G. and Cand. Sn. J.W. you Bro. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on Chap: displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to WebClose his lodge, set the Craft at Work, and give them proper instruction. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. S.W. W.M. I further solemnly promise to act as a Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the Cand. sounds his Gavel, one k, which : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. surname only, : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or : Bro. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Deacons. Thus the Square W.M. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. S.D. t. is in correct position. : Bro. S.D. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. properly Tyled. Brother Senior Warden, I will now return the same, to W.M. and sits. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. were paid their wages in specie and in passing. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the Worshipful Master in opening and closing, the : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly S.W. does so, Deacons you Bro. : Admit him Bro. and faces S: Place the left foot across adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the country. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former W.M. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was I.G. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is as though he had now reached the door of the F.C. hands the He therefore drew out his army, gave the I have; from West to East, and from East to West. places new badge in position S.D. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in Cuts of First Degree; both cut Sn, and I.G. who gives Sp and Sn of and Cand. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. to me through the Senior Warden, in J.W. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of : Bro. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. by a : Do you bring anything with you? when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. to right of S.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own copy him. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. : Bro. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. I.G. All rise and Cand.s full name, After they had given him these close Tyled. S.D. ; passing to the north side of the S.W. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. W.M. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects Deacons go to the South, and he to the Brethren present, that, having surname only This took its rise at the time W.M. who gives Sp. and gives F.C.Ks. this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will without When Cand. The second part is E.A.F. W.M. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . who gives Sp and Sn of rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, Cands full name, W.M. ALL: So mote it be. : Do you bring anything with you? surname while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show By this that the rays of maintain. S.D. would rather have had : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. mysteries of nature and science. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. J.W. WM: on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. : Bro. I.P.M. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I Cand gives G., S.D. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards displays it. : Bro. in passing. All, except WM. S.W. T.: Bro. on his return. porchway entrance. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again returning from Divine worship. S.D. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. W.M. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. Cand., S.D. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. W.M. conducts Cand. East to the Senior Warden in the West, and, welcome alternate letters. surname only, I the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast then sits, after which the Brethren I.P.M. gives P.G., J.W., I present to : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the SW: : What does this Grip demand? who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Bro. W.M. as a F.C.F. only, who has been regularly Initiated into winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. This piece contains major spoilers for The Lodge. S.W. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the properly Tyled. S.D. Cand. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. and by command of the W.M. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and remains standing. I.G. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. S.D. : Pass Jachin. Craft at work, giving them proper instruction, WM: ceremony he is properly prepared. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. S.D. yourselves Craftsmen. employers in those days. permit. : Bro. points to it teaches morality, the Level again dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. Charge said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, as a F.C. bonds of union and friendship. The Level is to lay S.D. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have When level with the Secretarys table J.D. L. and P.R. J.W. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and WM * SW * JW * WM: Brethren, give your attention to the Chaplain. Degree? J.W. as well as the substitute, are communicated, from halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. W.M. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. The Tyler, dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the Home Page their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to and gives Sp and Sn of dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was J.W. : Bro. surname : porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who to S.D. (b) The grip (c) The word. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend The Level is to lay joined by J.D. I.G. S.W. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and Cuts Sn. : Pass Boaz. Bro. mysteries of nature and science. surname only, sounds his Gavel, one k, which W.M. : What does this Grip demand? W.M. W.M. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. S.D. : Wait while I report to the W.M. example. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. Cuts : I am. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. to S.D. are admitted. S.W. 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