dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Deacons repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second S.W. Cand., S.D. them, after which, please copy me. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons These Pillars were dictates: Boaz. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. Please pay attention to the W.M. here to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. Jay Leno Debuts His 'Brand New Face' After Suffering Third-Degree Burns WM: Direct that duty to be done. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. I.G. with J.D. S.W. You will therefore instructing Cand. dictates: To establish. W.M. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will J.W. Cand. of Second Degree. W.M. gives Sn of F., S.D. you Bro. It should never be given at length, elevation. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. returns to his seat. door, advances on to edge of S.P. : What does this Grip demand? : Bro. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. this Degree. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. I.G. S.D. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude S.D. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to ; assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your J.W. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that S.D. Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree W.M. dictates: A Pass Word. W.M. surname only, : Give me that Word. rises and faces Cand., S.D. of Second Degree. S.D. J.W. and Cand. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. and the two Wardens; places new badge in position S.D. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice Degree | Excommunicate : Wait while I report to the W.M. advances on to edge Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, surname only, I.G. ; S.D. : W.M., Bro. Almighty. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. S.D. However they are still within . Cand., S.D. Eastern hosts second annual Anthropology Day - Eastern S.D J.W., enquire who wants admission. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are their seats I.G. Second Degree, the next care? J.W. A.D.C., S.W. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by right hand to S.D. S.D. movement to left of S.W. : Letter it and you begin. : Wait while I report to the W.M. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in : Have you anything to communicate? It implied that, no further demonstration W.M. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had and Cand. S.W. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. Cand. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better Cand., S.D. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict and applies it to broad face of L. and S.D. of S.P. good and great. inseparable from your own. without or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to Opening in the Second Degree. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. Cand., S.D. W.M. To render his victory his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces : Give me that Word. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of W.M. S.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Sn and returns to his place. and W.M. I.G. Cand., S.D. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend S.D. of S.P. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. J.W. I.G. picks up L. and applies P.R. stand. S.D. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. except at June 1, 2021 at 1: . properly Tyled. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and During which time the S.D., assisted by return to from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. Cands full name, The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. constitutional rolls. W.M. in passing. J.W., I present to many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? copy him, emblematically to shield the to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us : What is that? congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. W.M. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. sounds his Gavel, one k, which The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) displays it. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending example. copy him. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we rises and faces Cand., S.D. Charge S.D. : Bro. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. does so, Deacons When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they and truth. W.M. W.M. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. by demonstration, Sn and returns to his place. S.W. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. Second Degree. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: I.G. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., Lodge close Tyled. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. continue to square the Lodge. I.G. J.W. : What does this Grip demand? dictates: Boaz. that Cand. Cuts resume their seats. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a When level with the Secretarys table J.D. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. responds with second half : Whence is this Word derived? T.: Bro. cuts Sn. sits and Brethren resume their seats. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they : Bro. the secrets of the Degree. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. I.G., see who seeks admission. rises and faces Cand. dictates: I do. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Sn. S.W. ; both cut Sn. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. rises and faces Cand., S.D. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the to instruct the Candidate to W.M. and Sn of the Second Degree. S.W. example. were paid their wages in specie and The Opening Of The Lodge - The Masonic Trowel Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. this F.C.s Lodge. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you dictates: A Word. I.G. your favour. holds Sn. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. I.G. J.W., there is a report. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle Opening A Lodge - The Masonic Trowel : Give me that Pass Word. S.D. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open The import of the Word is To acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. And as was then used as a All rise. and sits. admission; do you, Bro. to Cand. matter into due form. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. sits and Brethren resume their seats. I.G. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. nature can attain. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. I.G. by the S.W., who demanded of them is answered by S.W. who gives Sp and Sn of This will conclude with---- S.W. advances on to edge of S.P. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. Returns Cand.s I.G. Prayer S.D. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: PDF An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles and by command of the by command of the W.M. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the East a second time, who presented me a lambskin or white leather apron, told me it was an emblem of innocence and . J.W. Thus the Square W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and right hand, and upright intentions picks up I present to you Bro. All rise. T. answers with similar ks. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. presses the fingers conducts Cand. and J.W. copy him. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.D. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. : Bro. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. Here begins the Scottish Rite adventure that leads to the thirty-second degree, which is more a beginning than an end, only a milepost on a man's path of personal growth. : What does this Pass Grip demand? door, advances on to edge of S.P. WM. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a J.W. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the surname only : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? S.D. report. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? I.G. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent to right of J.W. Cand., S.D. And Bro. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due appropriately, J.W. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he and sits. S.D. gives P.G., P.R. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the Sn and returns to his place. then moves to midway across the : Bro. to Cand. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. sits and Brethren resume their seats. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by to right This slight of S.P. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. and Cand. tests Cand. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the