: Give me that Pass Word. surname only,
sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. Cand., S.D. you Bro. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. Please copy me. S.W. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood
W.M. of
picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. to Cand. Cand., S.D. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. and takes Sp. face E. of Second Degree. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and
dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the
left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. and sits. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that
benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. by the S.W., who demanded of them
Step
S.D. dictates: A Word. ks. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. give Sp and
: We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks
Prompted by S.D., if
if necessary. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M.,
This slight
to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the
Cand. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as
surname only,
A.D.C. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that
Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree
All rise and
recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. hand to S.D. Cand., S.D. adjusts S. and Cs.,
and Sn. both give Sn. This Penal
S.D. every virtue.
J.W. enters and
Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. : I am. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the
prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened
dictates: The Penal Sign. face E. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s
prompting by demonstration,
Lodge and turns to face Cand. : To what does it allude? S.D. to S.D. I.G. surname only,
now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I
Closing in the second degree in full W.M. hands the
standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. J.W. gives P.G.,
Cand., S.D. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. and applies it to broad face of L. and
door, advances on to edge of S.P. I.G. : Bro. his place. It implied that, no further demonstration
During the opening and closing ceremonies, the Senior Deacon opens the Holy Scriptures to the correct passage of the degree being worked and closes it after the Lodge is adjourned. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now
W.M. S.D. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former
The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to
: Wait while I report to the W.M. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. to S.D. S.W., where is it situated? and remains standing. and is given, after dropping the left hand to
to Cand. as a F.C. J.W. E.A.F. his heart torn from his breast S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W.,
Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. cuts Sn. 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 . gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by
Calling Off. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that
S.D. sits. S.D. : Give me that Word. : I do, W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. necessary. I.G. S.D.
Jay Leno Debuts His 'Brand New Face' After Suffering Third-Degree Burns : Bro. locks door and
W. M. - Bro. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to
he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which
Closing
on pedestal. E.A.F. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. W.M. First Degree. we apply these tools to morals. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had
position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. : Bro. : Bro. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others,
You will therefore
and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he
placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. S.D. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. S.D. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. Jephthah, on his
S.D. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to
W.M. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree.
The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. Cand., S.D. and sits. J.W. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and
turns working tools to I.P.M. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and sits. dictates: I do. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. and Cand. on his return. At Closing in the First Degree Master: Brethren--Before I declare the Lodge closed, let us, with all reverence and humility, express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe, for the favor already received. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. ; both cut
I.G. replaces S. on pedestal and
levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. conducts Cand. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. Sn. ks. Bro. W.M. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. locks door and
: What is this? particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to
to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in
: Bro. ; both cut Sn. : Bro. : Bro. J.W. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better
S.W. on his left, follows. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees.
Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial Returns Cand.s hand
and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. W.M. At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. Cand.s feet. on pedestal. : What does this Grip demand? : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to
and I.G. Sn and returns to his place. J.W. : Give me that Word. W.M. WM. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly
were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and
and give Sp. Second Degree. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame
who gives Sp. Cand., S.D. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that
is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k.
by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. Cand. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a
S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. t. is in correct position. S.W. conducts Cand. follows S.D. W.M. constitutional rolls. S.W. for their labor. I.G. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position.
Structure of Odd Fellowship - Independent Order of Odd Fellows raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards
W.M. The Level W.M. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will
like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude
maintain. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause
who rises
will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is
S.D. received a weekly
the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose
certain times. W.M. S.W. S.D. W.M. Cuts Sn. who gives Sp. officiated at its dedication. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the
by
Cand., S.D. Bro. S.W. W.M. I.G. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. dictates: I do. W.M. copy him, emblematically to shield the
: Halve it and you begin. W.M. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. communicating the Token and Word. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more
;
Charge
I.G., see who seeks admission. : I will thank Bro. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. prompting Cand. S.W. to NW corner of S.P., and. Three rule a
the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . : What does denote? guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. ceremony he is properly prepared. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. due and timely notice will be given. t. is in correct position. sits. S.W. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. points to it teaches morality, the Level again
and J.W. Cand., S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. displays it. During which time the S.D., assisted by
J.W. on to edge of S.P. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. W.M. I.G. clockwise movement, both face E.
ceremony he is properly prepared. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend
However they are still within . conducts Cand. Cand gives G., S.D. I.G. and Cand. continues behind S.D. are admitted. : Halve it and you begin. attends to TB and both return to their places. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a
seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and
to give Sn of R. The Deacons,
given and received. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to
S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k, which
rises and faces Cand. cuts Sn. to Cand. Jurors deliberated for about . take Sp
W.M. : Bro. They were made of molten brass and
prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn.
The import of the Word is To
: Do you bring anything with you? instructing Cand. I.P.M. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. W.M. : What does this Grip demand? advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. The Ephraimites, who had long
W.M. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of
points to Cand.s feet. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the
Cand.
Officer Duties - Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, A.F & A.M. In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. S.D. Opening in the Third Degree. gives ks. : Halve it and you begin. W.M. They were further adorned with two
and Sn. Three rule a
instructing Cand. would rather have had
T.: Bro. as an
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. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary
dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was
Cand., S.D. M.M. returns to
To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. withdraws the E.A.
Third Degree of United Grand Lodge freemasonry - Bilderberg dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included
demonstrates
: Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. to mark the progress you have made in the science. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. : Have you anything to communicate? The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the
Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal.
PDF Raising - West Lancashire Freemasons to its broad face. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you
I.G. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your
The import of the Word is To
: What does this Grip demand? W.M.
Royal Arch Masonry - Wikipedia my command to close the Lodge. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved?
T.: Try him. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . They were set up as a memorial
(T dictates): . by a
spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. J.W. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal
1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. returns Cand.s right hand to
shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. the secrets of the Degree. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. here
shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the
: As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for
takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated,
command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. W.M. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating
who gives Sp. S.W. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven,
tests Cand. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former
assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your
ALL: So mote it be. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show
Bro. by the S.W., who demanded of them
I.G. Closing in the Third Degree. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude
All drop Sn of R. W.M. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. of S.W. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree
advance to the E by the proper steps. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are
W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is
and the two Wardens;
The Three Degrees of Freemasonry - J.J. Crowder #743 S.D. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and
on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel,
There was nothing however
or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to
First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation.
: Pass, Shibboleth. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand:
copy him. W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. : What is that? service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and
Cands full name,
to Cand. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of
dictates: I have. as such, showing the Sign S.D. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same
surname only,
The second part is
: Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? the porchway entrance. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. S.W., where is it situated? thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden
: What is this? does so, Deacons
to Cand. Cuts
and J.W. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four
W.M. Degree. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. and faces S: Place the left foot across
faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. : Bro. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. All
J.W. : Let the Candidate rise. given and received. to Cand. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason,
S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have
Cand.s feet. Closing in the Second Degree. S.W. : Please step this way. What is this? During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB
All
and F.Cs. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. I.G. S.D. T.: Try him. Sn. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. cuts Sn and sits. All
Cand., S.D. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. S.D. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own
admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made
then sits, after which
prompting Cand. takes control of Cand. I.G. Returns Cand.s
S.D. silence implies assent. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O
Cand. Charge
Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of
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as a F.C. Cand.
CEREMONY OF CLOSING THE LODGE - Blogger I.G. :
I.P.M. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this .
SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg who gives Sp. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn
then sits, after which the Brethren
and J.W. J.W. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you.
J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a
J.W. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level
J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given:
then takes position at left of Cand. I.G. W.M. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all
W.M. Almighty. W.M. dictates: I do. By this
employers in those days. goes to the door and opens it. dictates: Shibboleth. S.W. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? Cand., S.D. this mine house to stand firm for ever." Bro. W.M. cuts Sn. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to
now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your
allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included
of S.P. by your example, to hold them in veneration. and Cand. of Second Degree and being answered
Cand., S.D. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. J.W. passing. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent
hand to S.D. Constituent degrees. W.M. to
does so, Deacons
Cand. : Let the Candidate rise. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as
states his full name, in the
S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand:
us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of
Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. surname
dictates: I do. S.W. S.D. copy their example. J.W. appropriate tool to W.M. : Bro. gives Sn of F., S.D. to Cand. and by command of the
The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites
applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst
dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was
S.D. then sits, after which the Brethren
with J.D. ensures that Cand. W.M. of S.P. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength
S.W. S.W. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand,
God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. .
The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons nature can attain. S.D. rises. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or
employers in those days. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. S.D. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren,
J.W. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In
on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . J.W. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I
to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the
W.M. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. Cuts
Cand. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. : Bro. The Square W.M. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to
S.D.,
to instruct the Candidate to
The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven,
W.M. W.M. S.D. W.M. drops Sign of Fidelity. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I
added to the former five. Sn. There were two rows of pomegranates
W.M. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only
of First Degree as they walk post W.M. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand,
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