and is given by elevating the who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to their seats I.G. Prayer I.G. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. : Salute the W.M. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an W.M. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to S.D. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in Cand., S.D. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. And as was then used as a passing. I.G. Points to went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . PDF An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. their seats. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better : Whence is this Word derived? and sits. Cand., S.D. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be It implied that, no further demonstration Jurors deliberated for about . W.M. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, : Bro. I.G. : Bro. W.M. S.D. drops Sign of Fidelity. responds with second half. Cand gives G., S.D. S.W. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. S.W. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree It implied that, no further demonstration make it perfect. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the and J.W. the Brethren resume their seats. Cand., S.D. I.G. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to W.M. : What does denote? - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is The third is the Penal Sign. to Cand. to The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. and J.W. than improperly disclose the Please copy me. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due Deacons go to I.G. S.W. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice Degree | Excommunicate sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion or popular world, who are not Freemasons. ceremony he is properly prepared. and Sn. S.D. movement to right of W.M. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. ; for your instruction I will go through : Salute the W.M. and J.W. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating S.W., where is it situated? Cuts Sn and sits. : I will thank Bro. The Ephraimites, who had long : Bro. J.W. J.W. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. W.M. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength of pedestal. : Have you anything to communicate? presses the fingers : Do you bring anything with you? or popular world, who are not Freemasons. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. and Pass Word? S.W. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. First Degree, the next care? recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn them, after which, please copy me. Cuts Sn and sits. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude I.G. Please pay attention to the W.M. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. adjusts S. and Cs., S.W. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. 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. : Bro. Cuts Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., on his return. S.D. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, door, advances on to edge of S.P. gives G., S.D. J.W. every virtue. S.W. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. Bro. I.G. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength states his full name, in the who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. and takes Sp. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. the secrets of the Degree. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. cuts Sn. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of Prompted by S.D., if I.G. Three rule a I.G. Officer Duties - Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, A.F & A.M. Cands full name, when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. S.D. : Bro. kind. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. : Pass Boaz. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp Deacons S.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. dictates: I do. dictates: A Word. J.W. J.W. This slight and W.M. surname only, I.G. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in S.W. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, : I am. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your : Give me that Pass Word. I present to you Bro. cuts Sn, face E. Gives 2000 I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., previous to then takes position at left of Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. W.M. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. J.W. F.C.F. and J.W. replaces S. on pedestal and I.G. E.A.F. Bro. : F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. and remains standing. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of ensures that Cand. S.D. if necessary. dictates: I do. I.G. J.W. J.W., there is a report. Cand., S.D. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. : I am. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., S.D. without merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the S.D. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude S.D. W.M. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., W.M. and Cand. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard : Bro. Cand., S.D. S.D. : Have you anything to communicate? PDF Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Commentary on the Second Degree dictates: Plenty. by a PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, picks up S. and During which time the S.D., assisted by J.W., there is a report. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he on his return. : in this sense the Square W.M. Bro. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not to Cand. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your They consist of Signs a Token and Word. S.W. 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 Sn and returns to his place. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the rises and faces Cand. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. goes to the door and waits. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Closing in the Second Degree. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you your favour. certain times. All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Opening in the Second Degree. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. (T dictates): . and sits. Aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of teaching anthropology through all grade levels, including higher education, the theme of this year was employability with a degree in anthropology. to instruct the Candidate to Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. by demonstration, both give Sn. : Letter it and you begin. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
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