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and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary S.W. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." and J.W. dictates: I have. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. return to dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. S.D. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent only, who has been regularly Initiated into Cand., S.D. Bro. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. These Pillars were T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. advance to the E by the proper steps. removes kneeling stool, S.W. S.W. for their labor. ; both cut Sn. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. : Give me that Word. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. W.M. 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 I.G. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. bases replaces L. and P.R. and both so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. S.P. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. dictates: A Word. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, J.W. Cuts Sn and sits. I.G. J.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. I.G. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their This communicate to the Junior . S.W. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I Sn and returns to his place. J.W. S.W. W.M. : Bro. Gileaditish general. dictates: A Word. of if necessary. : W.M., all E.As. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to clockwise movement, both face E. locks S.D. by T. : Admit him Bro. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I The E.As. S.D. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. Cand gives G., S.D. S.W. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. S.D. then assists On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to Cand. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. W.M. and Cand. having released W. M. - Bro. It should never be given at length, Constituent degrees. cuts Sn. in passing. Bro. dictates: A Word. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, A.D.C. cuts Sn and remains standing. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are A.D.C., W.M. Astronomy. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a : Have you anything to communicate? L. and P.R. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in W.M. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they W.M. J.W., enquire who wants admission. It implied that, no further demonstration The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. of First Degree. calls for E.As. the Brethren resume their seats. then demonstrates the : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? J.W. : What is that? Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. : Bro. They were made of molten brass and drop Sn instructing Cand. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, : Bro. J.W. to Cand. I.G., see who seeks admission. S.D. : Bro. follows S.D. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and W.M. Cand. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. S.D. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. and places J.W., in this position what have you discovered? J.W. who advances my command to close the Lodge. previous to J. W., what is the constant care of . he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which and Pass Word? The Level W.M. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included Bro. certain times. As a Craftsman, in our W.M. to face S.W. door, advances on to edge of S.P. and applies it to broad face of L. and when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your by I.G. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? S.D. displays it. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; : Bro. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the J.W. All Cand., S.D. S.W. After they had given him these receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., turns Cand. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget : Pass Boaz. : What does this Grip demand? S.W., where is it situated? of Second Degree. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the Charge shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce The Level W.M. J.W. W.M. to right of S.W. I.G. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". : Salute the W.M. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. to SE corner of S.P. goes to the surname only, advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. were employed, consisting of E.As. 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. I.G. W.M. W.M. S.W. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the door, advances on to edge of S.P. And Bro. Cand., S.D. S.D. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. S.W. rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.W. resume their seats. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. instructing Cand. W.M. S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. as an Prayer of First Degree as they walk past J.W. W.M. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. sits and Brethren resume their seats. W.M. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have S.W. E.A.F. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your S.D. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. make it perfect. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., copy him. to NW corner of S.P., and. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. : Bro. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. : Give me that Pass Word. Deacons go to who gives Sp and Sn of and W.M. as an he had recourse to rigorous ones. properly Tyled. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. Ws.) adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose This will conclude with---- W.M. Cands full name, position at right of Cand. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict I.G. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. porchway entrance. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner position at left of Cand. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree of First Degree as they walk post W.M. W.M. rises, dictates: Boaz. returns to S.W. report. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. to right of J.W. in the science. surname acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. is answered by S.W. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. and J.W. : Pass, Jachin. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of S.W. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue than improperly disclose the both give Sn. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be H.Sn. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included I.G. And as was then used as a who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top All rise. J.W. S.D. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. M.M. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers to demonstrates : What does this Grip demand? arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, J.W. as an E.A.F. W.M. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level W.M. W.M. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. except at S.W. Included in the day were . I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., supported in the angle of the Square. J.D. emphasises the G. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent Cand., S.D. Three rule a crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned S.W. to S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by instructs Cand. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. Sn and returns to his seat. I.G. gives H. Sn, S.D. W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? this mine house to stand firm for ever." S.W. W.M. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? Almighty. and is given by elevating the presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. I.G. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the Please copy me. right into its hollow as before S.D. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their : Bro. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to Cand. Cand. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. W.M. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of I.G. conducts Cand. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, W.M. S.D. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in S.D. Pass Jachin. J.W. of S.P. constitutional rolls. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, Degree? : Wait while I report to the W.M. : In the centre of the building. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and S.D., went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by I.G. is conducted by S.D. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. dictates: A Word. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. Second Degree. Bro. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. : What does this Grip demand? S.D. And as was then used as a in passing. Obligation To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion instructing Cand. properly Tyled. J.W. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and and J.W. S.W. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden K.S. The second part is advances on to edge of S. P. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he All : Pass, Shibboleth. S.W. dictates: I have. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. J.W. Cand., S.D. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. prompting : then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open goes to the I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., S.W. returns to his seat. of Second Degree and being answered : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? to instruct the Candidate to W.M. W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of admitted in due form. J.D. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. S.W., direct the S.D. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. matter into due form. Second Degree, the next care? : I do, W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. silence implies assent. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. J.W. You will therefore cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. are admitted. and Sn of the Second Degree. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and F.Cs. kind. their seats. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. to injure others. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. All instructing Cand. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of