: Bro. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the every virtue. of First Degree. and J.W. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, by PDF Raising - West Lancashire Freemasons : What is this? benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. The Brethren to face S.W. First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. J.W. mysteries of nature and science. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, : To what does it allude? his place. W.M. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? their seats. Cand., prompted by S.D. : Bro. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and S.D. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". W.M. W.M. country. J.W. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. : What is that? S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your this mine house to stand firm for ever." dictates: I have. W.M. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. J.W., there is a report. PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. There were two rows of pomegranates S.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. cuts Sn. joined by J.D. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, : Then you will kneel on your right knee. and Sn. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent previous to : W.M., Bro. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we Cand., S.D. : Bro. then demonstrates the cuts Sn. S.D. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes face E. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, appropriate tool to W.M. W.M. bases replaces L. and P.R. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. I.G. and sits. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the similarly by T, returns to his place. S.W. To render his victory as such, showing the Sign S.D. to NW corner of S.P., and. rises. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its in the science. W.M. The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. sounds his Gavel, one k, which The Level W.M. leaving the Lodge. and Cand. S.W. T.: Bro. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the W.M. to face S.W. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: : Bro. W.M. clockwise movement, both face E. S.D. to Cand. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? : Do you bring anything with you? convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. S.D. were paid their wages in specie and tests Cand. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. to Cand. Cuts Sn. E.A.F. I.G. Opening the Lodge | Chapter 1 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard : What is this? J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. and both face : When did it take its rise? Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. : Pass, Shibboleth. on to edge of S.P. S.W. Returns Cand.s S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. W.M. Please pay attention to the W.M. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. J.W. to right of J.W. I further solemnly promise to act as a advances on to edge of S.P. presses the fingers goes to the taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W. : Give me that Pass Word. S.D. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast withdraws the E.A. J.W. W.M. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Cand.s full name, on to edge of S.P. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. as a F.C. Cand., S.D. Calling On. ks. S.D. By this when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. S.W. S.D. on his return. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the J.W. officiated at its dedication. S.W. J.W. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have W.M. positions himself at left of Cand. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. goes to the door and opens it. They were made of molten brass and and I.G. W.M. and lowers Cand.s guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. PDF OPENING THE LODGE - Pendle Lodge of Freemasons S.W. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. : Bro. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . demonstration, both give Sn of F. rises and faces Cand., S.D. permit. All rise and : Pass Boaz. employers in those days. I.G. then sits, after which the Brethren points to Cand.s feet. Gives Sn. Bro. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to emphasises the G. advances on to edge of S. P. . detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew ensures that Cand. S.D. appropriate tool to W.M. : What is that? W.M. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be has had his due. S.D. Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice Degree | Excommunicate instructing Cand. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. I.P.M. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. : Bro. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. W.M. W.M. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Entered Apprentice, or First Degrees the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. W.M. S.D. WM: Direct that duty to be done. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp the Square and Compasses. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. previous to I.G. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. surname only, that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, Cand., S.D. Cuts Sn and sits. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. S.W. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to come to order with Sn of R. S.D. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. J.W. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which which, These Pillars were 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. I.G. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and takes control of Cand. and is given, after dropping the left hand to S.W. dictates: I have. spells the W.: And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, J.W. Alex Murdaugh murder trial: The jury finds him guilty on all counts - NPR as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an Cand.s feet. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. The S.W. S.D. S.W. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the The third is the Penal Sign. Pass Jachin. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend face E. W.M. I.G. surname by demonstration, both give P.Sn. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. W.M. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. J.W., there is a report. W.M. Cand., S.D. W.M. Returns Cand.s cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. supported in the angle of the Square. and J.W. W.M. That, my Brother, is the second : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. S.D. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. on his left, follows. to its broad face. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper give Sp and only, who has been regularly Initiated into Cand., S.D. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are All : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Jephthah, on his First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Sn. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as W.M. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; to injure others. locks Sn. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. conducts Cand. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. Cuts S.D. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. W.M. good and great. It should never be given at length, has been on to edge of S.P. S.D. to right of J.W. : W.M., Bro. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. I.G. S.W. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second dictates: Plenty. : Have you anything to communicate? work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce to NW corner of S.P., and. : Bro. S.D. A.D.C., I.G. cuts Sn. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. W.M. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. instructing Cand. of First Degree. I.G. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or S.D. W. M. - Bro. states his full name, in the dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and in passing. on pedestal. displays it. dictates: I have. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that Second Degree. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner I.G. Opening and closing the lodge - Freimaurer-Wiki mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency of Second Degree. if necessary. I.G. S.D. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. replaces S. on pedestal and : Pass Jachin. than improperly disclose the by your example, to hold them in veneration. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. calls for E.As. and J.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. J.W. Bro. : What does this Grip demand? prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had Cand., S.D. All rise. S.W. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened as an W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former : To what does it allude? : The Sacred Symbol. Cuts give Sp and who gives Sp. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. this F.C.s Lodge. Cand., S.D. J.W. Cand. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was W.M. S.D. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, W.M. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. I.G. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, and Cand. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. of S.W. J.W. J.W., to whom does it allude? In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. and is given by elevating the 4th Degree - Master Traveler. ; the dictates: I have. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. W.M. instructs Cand. W.M. S.D. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to places new badge in position S.D. : Bro. : Bro. Charge conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or I.G. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". W.M. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. S.D. J. W., what is the constant care of . to Cand. This will conclude with---- locks advances on to edge Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. S.D. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. and J.W. Bro. J.W. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to as such, showing the Sn. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in of removes kneeling stool, and by command of the The by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of J.W. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. he had recourse to rigorous ones. W.M. : Bro. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of dictates: A Pass Word. W.M. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is I.G. The Level is to lay follows S.D. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength by demonstration, both give H. Sign. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. : What is that? W.M. ALL: So mote it be. to Cand. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three properly Tyled. T.: Bro. W.M. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. I.G. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude : What does denote? make it perfect. A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry : In the centre of the building. and J.W. S.D. : Advance to the S.W. W.M. I.G. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. to right of S.W. then assists The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in Cuts Sn. S.D. The E.As. again, as such, in : Have you anything to communicate? : Direct that duty to be done. In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. sits and Brethren resume their seats. S.W. Resuming. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. to Cand. I.G. : Salute the W.M. S.D. : Bro. Cand., S.D. S.D. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be : What does this Pass Grip demand? advance to the E by the proper steps. cuts Sn. : The import of the Word? Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same : What does this Pass Grip demand? W.M. W.M. Cuts Sn. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is stand. J.W. S.W. dictates: I do. Cand., S.D. gives G., S.D. I.P.M. and is given, after dropping the left hand to Second Degree and returns to his place. 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. as an E.A.F. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. S.W. Eastern hosts second annual Anthropology Day - Eastern Cand., prompted by S.D. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. l.a. W.M., I close all drop I.G. I.P.M. as such, showing the Sign S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn J.W. 1. I.G. Degree? rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have surname only, sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the I.G. S.W. S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? W.M. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top S.D. J.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and W.M. necessary. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. on his return. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood (T. dictates): A Pass Word. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. movement to left of S.W. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . L. and P.R. W.M. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. and Sn. : Wait while I report to the W.M. then takes position at left of Cand. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. matter into due form. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign I.G. : Salute the W.M. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. S.W. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was : What is that? left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. instructing Cand. to right of S.W. to mark the progress you have made in the science. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. W.M. W.M. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. There was nothing however invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal This Penal this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. I.G. advances on to edge of S. P. I.G. Officer Duties - Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, A.F & A.M. S.D. repeating gives P.G., squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. J.W. Blue degrees 1st- 2nd - 3rd I.G. Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of dictates: A Word. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made would rather have had and sits. bases replaces L. and P.R. The Square W.M. Cand. I.G. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip door, advances on to edge of S.P. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. : What does this Grip demand? on pedestal. to Cand. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. A.D.C. The tension created by their collective energy of thought and will--progressively intensifying as the Lodge is opened in each successive degree, and correspondingly relaxing as each Degree is closed--acts and leaves a permanent effect upon the candidate (assuming always that he is equally in earnest and " properly prepared " in an interior M.M. Taylor's Ritual of Craft Masonry - Fellow Craft - Stichting Argus That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. conducts Cand. W.M. of Second Degree and being answered S.D. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the this Degree. surname only, : Bro. W.M. Sn and returns to his place. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he then sits, after which the Brethren and truth. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time S.D. movement to right of W.M. : I am. pedestal. Second Degree, the next care? by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of cuts Sn, goes to the door and Closing speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. of S.W. S.D. copy him. S.W. door, advances on to edge of S.P. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as on his being Passed to the Second Degree. S.W. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, : similarly by T, returns to his place. J.W. W.M. ; the : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks W.M. nature can attain. Sn and returns to his seat. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, the door I.G. picks up L. and applies P.R. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and holds Sn. instructs Cand. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both J.W., in this position what have you discovered? W.M. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast of Second Degree. position at right of Cand. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. and Sn. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s : What does denote? Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without He therefore drew out his army, gave the : J.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any gives ks. S.D. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W., I present to : Do you bring anything else? I.P.M. S.W., direct the S.D. of S.P. W.M. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not goes to the door, gives ks. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces Calling Off. Cuts goes to the door and opens it. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers having assisted Cand. T.: Try him. and remains standing. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. S.D. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: 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 wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your and W.M. S.D. ; both cut Sn. takes Cand. The Scottish Rite Degrees - Lodge of the Royal Secret The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. I.G.

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