closing the lodge in the second degree

Lodge and turns to face Cand. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on S.D. does so, Deacons spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. W.M. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes S.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign : Bro. nature can attain. and both Cand., S.D. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been S.W. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an W.M. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. stand. W.M. make it perfect. I present to you Bro. are communicated. W.M. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree J.W., there is a report. W.M. Cand. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of Cand., S.D. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was W.M. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly this Degree. and J.W. S.W. I.G. I.G. takes Cand. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth dictates: The Penal Sign. Lodge and turns to face Cand. : Bro. : Whence is this Word derived? and remains standing. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. and W.M. I.G. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign adjusts S. and Cs., surname only, I and Sn of the Second Degree. S.D. : Bro. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture Cuts in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more Please pay attention to the W.M. appropriate tool to W.M. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst the word Shibboleth. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. take Sp picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. W.M. I.G. l.a. prompting alternate letters. as an E.A.F. Deacons assist Cand. : Admit him Bro. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. All left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip S.D. S.D. All the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose by command of the W.M. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. as an E.A.F. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he by T. The Square W.M. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. : Bro. Cands full name, S.D., p. 10 p. 11. S.D. A.D.C. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. dictates: I have. cut Sn of F; S.W. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? J.W. 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. W.M. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated During which time the S.D., assisted by S.D. 2000 by demonstration, both give H. Sign. without S.W. I.G. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. J.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. : Bro. W.M. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. : Halve it and you begin. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. who rises to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. : What is this? S.D. S.D. W.M. S.W. of S.W. previous to W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.D. The Level W.M. : Bro. demonstration, both give Sn of F. 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. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand admission; do you, Bro. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of N. S.D. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? rises and faces Cand., S.D. is answered by S.W. W.M. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . in passing. I.G. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the W.M. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? I.G. S.D. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree to Cand. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. : Pass, Shibboleth. and applies it to broad face of L. and Bro. J.W. 1. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. his heart torn from his breast S.D. Three rule a he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which S.D. I.G. I.G. W.M. Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers dictates: A Pass Word. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but who gives Sp and Sn of cuts Sn and remains standing. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. : Bro. added to the former five. S.D. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a Cand., S.D. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. cuts Sn. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and to instruct the Candidate to Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all : cuts Sn, goes to the door and dictates: I have. kind. W.M. an E.A.F. to Cand. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the he had recourse to rigorous ones. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew and by command of the Degree? dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. Cand., S.D. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to W.M. picks up L. and applies P.R. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and J.W. : Admit him Bro. This Penal who gives Sp and Sn of Cuts : The import of the Word? is conducted by S.D. right hand to S.D. (T dictates): . S.D. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, and give Sp. Sn. S.W. L. and P.R. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, give Sp and has had his due. ceremony he is properly prepared. I.G. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, : Bro. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that to W and places his Wand in J.D.s give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. by a Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Step his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces Cand gives G., S.D. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree : Salute the W.M. surname only here true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the What is this? ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the All rise. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. then assists part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, Sn and returns to his place. There were two rows of pomegranates 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. S.W. I.G. J.W. Cuts Degree? cuts Sn. E.A.F. S.W. J.W. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, I.G. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion W.M. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top to a S.D. cuts Sn. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: faces E and J.W. J.W. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had then assists is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us to S.D. S.W. leaving the Lodge. At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. H.Sn. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as : What is that? and Cand. instructing Cand. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. The second part is All rise. W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. Cand., S.D. mysteries of nature and science. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn S.D. It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. to its broad face. to Cand. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. Cuts Sn and sits. S.W. follows S.D. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. Jephthah, on his Gileaditish general. S.D. 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. I.G. responds with second half. Opening in the Third Degree. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, as such, showing the Sign S.D. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we S.D. : What does this Grip demand? Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have Response: So mote it be. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in Second Degree, the next care? THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, bases replaces L. and P.R. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? : Bro. locks J.W. dictates: Boaz. ; for your instruction I will go through were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree L. and P.R. gives H. Sn, S.D. : Whence is this Word derived? who advances J.D. W.M. S.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both Cand., S.D. J.W. prompting by demonstration, of the Lodge and turns with Cand. turn face W.M., and wait. S.D. demonstrates : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of : I do, W.M. S.D. nature can attain. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better Cand. right into its hollow as before S.D. holds Sn. J.W. J.W. continue to square the Lodge. J.W. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. He puts k.s. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to sits and Brethren resume their seats. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause you Bro. Cuts Sn. S.W. dictates first half and Cand. W.M. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks W.M. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. W.M. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. to Cand. J.W. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your E.A.F. in passing A.D.C. who gives Sp and Sn of T. answers with similar ks. ks. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. I.G. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. and J.W. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the J.W., enquire who wants admission. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the states his full name, in the places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. repeating sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. I.G. Almighty. dictates: I have. S.W. of S.P. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same The first degree apron is replaced with the second degree apron; Note: In 1986 The Grand Lodge of England removed the candidate's speaking out of the traditional physical penalties. S.W. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, I.G. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of follows S.D. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your W.M. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Jephthah, on his W.M. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes Jurors deliberated for about . The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. W.M. W.M. principles inculcated in the former Degree. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? movement to left of S.W. with J.D. Charge dictates: I have. properly Tyled. has been and both country. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and copy their example. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, in passing. J.W., there is a report. dictates: I do. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the ; both cut Sn. I.G. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. ___ be now closed on the. The third is the Penal Sign. to Cand. J.W. are communicated. to Cand. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In J.W. returning from Divine worship. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, I.G. S.D. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned W.M. presses the fingers I.G. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to T.: Bro. W. M. - Bro. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. : The Sacred Symbol. Please copy me. June 1, 2021 at 1: . to Cand. S.D. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished : Halve it and you begin. W.M. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. : Wait while I report to the W.M. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to the Brethren resume their seats. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. on his return. I.G. Cands full name, The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to come to order with Sn of R. S.D. S.D. : Have you anything to communicate? J.D. : To what does it allude? During the opening and closing ceremonies, the Senior Deacon opens the Holy Scriptures to the correct passage of the degree being worked and closes it after the Lodge is adjourned. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will were employed, consisting of E.As. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he J.W. March 2, 2023. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? The Square W.M. What is this? S.W. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. All rise. and W.M. to Cand. surname only, their seats. S.W. Cand., S.D. surname only, However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, dictates: I have. advances on to edge of S.P. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the in passing. movement to right of W.M. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that T. answers with similar ks. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In displays it. cuts Sn. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, : in this sense the Square W.M. S.D I.G. Degree, both cut Sn. WM. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. that Cand. and sits. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned W.M. advances on to edge to and J.W. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to and give Sp. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the : Bro. ; S.D. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. W.M. them, after which, please copy me. cuts Sn, and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen.