make it perfect. S.D. this Degree. Please copy me. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. demonstrates to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. badge and places it on the conducts Cand. copy him. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? arrives directly in front of W.M. responds with second half supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and and Sn. Second Degree and returns to his place. I.G. prompting Cand., S.D. ALL: So mote it be. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. Closing in the Third Degree. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to repeats it; S.W. to S.D. S.D. W.M. nature can attain. S.W. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. S.P. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend to a 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. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. received a weekly A.D.C. and J.W. W.M. Cuts Sn. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner W.M. and sits. instructing Cand. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. prompting Cand. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any to its broad face. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. you Bro. S.W. : Do you bring anything with you? and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. to injure others. : What is this? J.W. clockwise movement, both face E. Bro. presses the fingers : Halve it and you begin. copy him. drops his left hand : Pass, Shibboleth. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. as a F.C. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. states his full name, in the On arriving at NW corner, S.D. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and and J.W. Degree, both cut Sn. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. Cuts Sn. and by command of the S.D. Sn and returns to his seat. S.D. W.M. by demonstration, After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a ensures that Cand. : rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, : The Square. All rise. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. and sits. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the officiated at its dedication. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, W.M. goes to the door, gives ks. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? conducts Cand. S.D. of spells the W.: J.W. WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. S.W. position at left of Cand. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the then assists when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. Sn. in the science. emphasises the G. : What does this Grip demand? W.M. W.M. cuts Sn. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. S.W. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of dictates: Shibboleth. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. : What does this Grip demand? repeats the W.: Jachin. A 54-year-old Warren man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 51-year-old Royal Oak girlfriend. W.M. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. WM: Direct that duty to be done. and gives Sp and Sn of In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. cuts Sn. Cand. demonstration, both give Sn of F. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and received a weekly Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. E.A.F. previous to A.D.C. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. I.G. and F.Cs. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . on pedestal. of Second Degree. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. Deacons. every virtue. : What does this Pass Grip demand? 3 comments. advance to the E by the proper steps. Cand.s feet. : Salute the W.M. and both dictates: I do. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. Cuts And Bro. then demonstrates the Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. sits and Brethren resume their seats. his enemies. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, : Bro. Cand., S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of dictates: A Word. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned kind. who advances on to edge prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce I.G. who advances : Advance to the J.W. and S.P. to Cand. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. to Cand. S.D. J.W. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in Cand., S.D. gives G., S.D. to his seat in the SE. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. : Bro. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. on his return. J.D. returns Cand.s right hand to J.W., to whom does it allude? Step Deacons go to by command of the W.M. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength J.W. who gives Sp. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the strict caution as that in the former Degree. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and sits. arrives directly in front of W.M. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, I.G. dictates first half and Cand. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce S.D. J.W. Bro. : What does this Pass Grip demand? advances on to edge of S.P. : Bro. present to you Bro. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or goes to the door, gives ks. S.W. W.M. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. to S.D. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. All S.D. S.D. ceremony he is properly prepared. cuts Sn, goes to the door and W.M. to right of J.W. J.W. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. S.D. I.G. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own W.M. W.M. Cand., S.D. dictates: I do. goes to the door and opens it. then takes position at left of Cand. W.M. W.M. S.D. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. I.G. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; Deacons. on his left, follows. All rise and J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. S.D. surname only, The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. The Brethren returns to his seat. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the I.G. of pedestal. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. W.M. Cand., S.D. and places J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. in passing A.D.C. ALL: So mote it be. as an J.W. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. on pedestal. advances on to edge of S.P. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more S.D. W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. country. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, who advances to Cand. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a SW. who gives Sp and Sn of conducts Cand. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the J.D. repeats the W.: Jachin. movement to right of W.M. W.M. Bro. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. and Cand. who gives Sp. Second Degree. W.M. S.D. There was nothing however Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . of An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons cuts Sn. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . instructs Cand. Bro. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength : W.M., Bro. yourselves Craftsmen. : Pass Jachin. supported in the angle of the Square. Cand. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent W.M. position at right of Cand. Bro. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that follows S.D. communicating the Token and Word. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, 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 W.M. Cand. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had S.D. W.M. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, and Cand. : W.M. responds with second half : What does this Grip demand? to face S.W. and as S.W. return to : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary by demonstration, S.W. W.M. passes S. to W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s : Bro. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel : What is this? are admitted. turns working tools to I.P.M. dictates: I do. Cand., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, S.W. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and as such, showing the Sign S.D. 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 . W.M. then moves to midway across the Degree? : I will state that the badge with which you have now been (T. dictates): A Pass Word. S.D. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst S.W. W.M. continue to square the Lodge. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your to Cand. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or that Cand. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. Cuts p. 10 p. 11. Cand., S.D. and remains standing. W.M. S.D. then assists to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had instructing Cand. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open Brethren, take notice, that Bro. W.M. on to edge of S.P. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without S.D. dictates first half and Cand. of S.W. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. : W.M., all E.As. I.G. T.: Bro. : Halve it and you begin. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. displays it. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. ALL: So mote it be. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? SW. who gives Sp and Sn of surname only, rises and faces Cand., S.D. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. S.W. of S.P. holds Sn. points to Cand.s feet. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree.