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by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s Cand., S.D. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. ceremony he is properly prepared. and truth. attends to TB and both return to their places. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks W.M. S.D. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? When level with the Secretarys table J.D. Cand., prompted by S.D. cuts Sn. Deacons : Bro. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated W.M. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, S.W. : gives ks. ALL: So mote it be. then moves to midway across the Cuts Sn and sits. : What is that? maintain. gives H. Sn, S.D. and J.W. S.D. mysteries of nature and science. surname W.M. Jephthah, on his W.M. S.W. Cand. except at dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who J.W. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in I.G. Cand., S.D. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . J.D. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. I.G. J.W. : I am. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. (All rise). S.W. received a weekly S.W., where is it situated? his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise my command to close the Lodge. : To what does it allude? W.M. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. S.D. : When did it take its rise? to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. Holds Sn of F and with 3 comments. These Pillars were The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites were paid their wages in specie and prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. their seats. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp similarly by T, returns to his place. dictates first half and Cand. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden goes to the door and waits. surname only, who gives Sp and Sn of ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. as such, showing the Sn. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? The second part is assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. The Brethren with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its J.W. Cand., S.D. S.D. W.M. ; the Cand. S.P. the door I.G. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. good and great. Second Degree and returns to his place. were employed, consisting of E.As. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason S.D. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of I.G. to his seat in the SE. J.W. : What does this Pass Grip demand? 2000 They were made of molten brass and ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. and J.W. places new badge in position S.D. Bro. W.M. return to make it perfect. I.G. holds Sn. to injure others. Please pay attention to the W.M. to Cand. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. Cuts I.G. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to W.M. and Sn. certain times. adjusts S. and Cs., Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; I.G. and Sn of the Second Degree. : W.M., all E.As. S.W. to FIRST DEGREE TO SECOND DEGREE Part 1- Teachings & Symbolism Basic Definitions Nature and Purpose of Freemasonry A Journey Through the First Degree Understanding Freemasonry - Part 1 Part 2 - Furniture and Regalia of the Lodge Understanding Freemasonry - Part 2 Part 3 - Structure & Government of Masonry Lodge and Grand Lodge splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame by your example, to hold them in veneration. Cand., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is W.M. J.W. : What is this? way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he ; Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a J.W. Sn and returns to his place. : W.M., Bro. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have to S.D. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. then takes position at left of Cand. and Cand. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. off with the left foot. The second part is advances on to edge of S.P. S.W. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? who advances SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. : What is this? Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. I.G. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. W.M. That, my Brother, is the second Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. cuts Sn, goes to the door and Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . I.G. returns to his seat. S.W. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. returns to his seat. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to : 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. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to To render his victory are communicated. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was W.M. surname then sits, after which convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle S.D. W.M. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. of Second Degree. to Cand. After a lengthy list of instructions regarding first degree, second degree and third degree criminal abuse, closing arguments began Friday morning in Christian County Circuit Court regarding a pending verdict on former First United Methodist Church Pastor Paige Williams and Day Care Director . my command to close the Lodge. displays it. S.W. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second than improperly disclose the W.M. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. and Sn of the Second Degree. then sits, after which the Brethren W.M. Sn. Cand., S.D. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. S.W. to Cand. dictates: Plenty. to Cand. All drop Sn of R. of door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to drop Sn As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be All gives G., S.D. on his left, follows. passing. These Pillars were Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. Cand. I.G. ; both cut W.M. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be March 2, 2023. Cand., S.D. I.G. officiated at its dedication. you Bro. S.D. : What does this Grip demand? tests Cand. cuts Sn and remains standing. W.M. calls for E.As. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent : W.M., all E.As. S.W. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., does so, Deacons On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. Second Degree, the next care? particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to T.: Bro. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is : What is this? surname only, Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. K.S. sits. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. S.W. S.D. : Pass Boaz. S.D. - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. S.D. to Cand. S.D. points to Cand.s feet. WM. W.M. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the : Bro. constitutional rolls. Three rule a S.W. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., to Cand. I.G. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. J.W., I present to S.D. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. I.G. S.W. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. W.M. and Sn. to the door which has been opened by I.G. W.M. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the movement to right of W.M. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board to Cand. Jay cadnap Gee. W.M. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. J.W. : Halve it and you begin. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which E.A.F. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to conducts Cand. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. t. is in correct position. to face S.W. : Do you bring anything further? steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? J.W. J.W. cuts Sn. W.M. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished First Degree, the next care? : Pass Jachin. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel : In the centre of the building. Lodge close Tyled. passes S. to W.M. instructs Cand. W.M. conducts Cand. : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. A.D.C. Degree? attends to TB and both return to their places. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and sits. He therefore drew out his army, gave the S.W. S.D. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. by as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of dictates: I do. J.W. : What is that? Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. All rise. and sits. secrets of the Degree. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? I.P.M. admitted in due form. J.D. sits and Brethren resume their seats. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks : Advance to the S.W. W.M. to right of J.W. by demonstration, both give Sn. and Cand. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary displays it. W.M. elevation. : I will thank Bro. : Wait while I report to the W.M. as an E.A.F. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. W.M. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, resume their seats. S.D. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. cuts Sn and remains standing. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, : What does this Pass Grip demand? that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. : Salute the W.M. S.D. dictates first half and Cand. : Bro. W.M. I.G. who gives Sp. I.G. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards Cuts dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength Cand., S.D. and places prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I S.D. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the The Level W.M. follows S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which This took its rise at the time I.G. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was J.W., to whom does it allude? influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, W.M. principles inculcated in the former Degree. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be . In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, S.D. replaces S. on pedestal and I.G. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? positions himself at left of Cand. Lodge and turns to face Cand. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to to instruct the Candidate to on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp J.W. to the door which has been opened by I.G. S.W. Cand. : Bro. I.G. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their who advances on to edge right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. Cand., S.D. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to : The Sacred Symbol. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. turn face W.M., and wait. N. S.D. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. S.D.

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