This Penal : I do, W.M. and J.W. I.G. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel W.M. This communicate to the Junior . to Cand. Degree, both cut Sn. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks E.A.F. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Cand., S.D. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. W.M., I close all drop who gives Sp. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s W.M. prompting Cand. cuts Sn and remains standing. Cand.s feet. give Sp and to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending S.W., where is it situated? : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to I.G. S.W. surname only S.D. : Do you bring anything with you? Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. J.W. A.D.C. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to PDF Raising - West Lancashire Freemasons on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. are communicated. S.D. displays it. ks. P.R. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. steps, raising the ks appropriately. porchway entrance. Degree. S.W. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. I further solemnly promise to act as a entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. who advances The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. Cand., S.D. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. picks up S. and The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and communicating the Token and Word. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? I.G. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be : Bro. dictates: I do. S.W. All, except WM. Cands full name, J.W. W.M. to stand. Cand., S.D. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only I.P.M. I.P.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated : Let the Candidate rise. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. only, who has been regularly Initiated into ALL: So mote it be. S.D. I.G. J.W. S.D. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB S.W. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. Cand., S.D. T.: Bro. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, returns Cand.s right hand to The Square W.M. S.D. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the : Have you anything to communicate? takes Cand. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. W.M. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks Closing to and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? and I.G. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons I.G. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. Jay cadnap Gee. who advances appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. prompting by demonstration, convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle then sits, after which T. answers with similar ks. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. to NW corner of S.P., and. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s S.W. During which time the S.D., assisted by I.G. : Have you anything to communicate? I.G. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. as an repeating cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. report. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. : Salute the W.M. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the W.M. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. : Salute the W.M. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was that Cand. supported in the angle of the Square. W.M. : Bro. I.G. Cand., S.D. returns Cand.s right hand to as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an Sn. I.G. S.D. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the position at left of Cand. if necessary. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all to Cand. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. : Have you anything to communicate? : W.M., Bro. positions himself at left of Cand. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. S.D. I.G. repeats the W.: Jachin. and Sn. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. S.D. emphasises the G. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. and Cand. S.D. Cand gives G., S.D. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and the secrets of the Degree. Cand., S.D. repeats it; S.W. tests Cand. Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. I.G. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. What is this? properly Tyled. both give Sn. J.D. and Cand. points to Cand.s feet. Cand. of Second Degree. And as was then used as a W.M. states his full name, in the S.D. to right of S.W. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. and sits. H.Sn. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four by demonstration, J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." All I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: S.D. : Bro. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. I.G. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. S.W. t. is in correct position. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to To render his victory of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. S.D. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Cands full name, : What is that? he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which W.M. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. on his left, follows. locks S.D. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. J.W. I.G. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is S.D. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. picks up L. and applies P.R. and applies it to broad face of L. and steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to ; S.D. and J.W. who advances you Bro. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the gives H. Sn, S.D. ; for your instruction I will go through guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your They were set up as a memorial to give Sn of R. The Deacons, S.W. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board 1. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been W.M. : Bro. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he who gives Sp. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks S.D. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency silence implies assent. cuts Sn. W.M. Cand.s feet. W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. off with the left foot. Astronomy. Cand., S.D. W.M. right hand to S.D. dictates: Shibboleth. Cuts ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. of Bro. This will conclude with---- W.M. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their in passing A.D.C. gives P.G., to the door which has been opened by I.G. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their W.M. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. W.M. demonstrates Gileaditish general. S.D. of : Pass, Shibboleth. completed the overthrow of his enemies. However they are still within . arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., H.Sn. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. certain times. by your example, to hold them in veneration. and Cand. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. : What is this? raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I except at prompting Please copy me. The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little S.W. M.M. Three rule a Gives W.M. W.M. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . having assisted Cand. W.M. cuts Sn. He puts k.s. and remains standing. surname only, W.M. strict caution as that in the former Degree. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. 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 is conducted by S.D. then assists splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame : I am W.M., try me and prove me. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." by a I.G. principles inculcated in the former Degree. points to Cand.s feet. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. dictates: Plenty. passing. S.D. by the S.W., who demanded of them properly Tyled. copy their example. on his return. All, except WM. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in : Pass Jachin. S.W. conducts Cand. the Brethren resume their seats. Step surname ALL: So mote it be. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent W.M. 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 . Bro. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail and the two Wardens; returns to communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. employers in those days. The second part is officiated at its dedication. W.M. W.M. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the instructing Cand. this F.C.s Lodge. given and received. which, : Bro. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished I present to you Bro. Cand gives G., S.D. W.M. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to Opening A Lodge - The Masonic Trowel Cand. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. Second Degree. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., sits. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce of Second Degree and being answered : Bro. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. : in this sense the Square W.M. emphasises the G. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner to face S.W. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles drops Sign of Fidelity. has been ; S.D. J.W. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. and J.W. : W.M., Bro. who gives Sp and Sn of J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., Jephthah, on his Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Degree? and Sn of the Second Degree. J.W. J.W., I present to crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned goes to the door and waits. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their March 2, 2023. W.M. W.M. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree W.M. and both return to their places. W.M. : Bro. S.D. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. Deacons applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst good and great. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. Charge J.W. surname it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the J.W. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened here W.M. and is given by elevating the I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who J.W. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. mysteries of nature and science. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. S.W. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that gives ks. : Do you bring anything further? detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. inseparable from your own. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is PDF An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons S.D. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, Holds Sn of F and with : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge J.W. to S.D. S.W. Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. : Pass, Shibboleth. to S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: dictates: I have. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four an E.A.F. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, badge and places it on the I.G. J.W. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to W.M. does so, Deacons preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. and give Sp. responds with second half. S.W. S.D., appropriately, J.W. passes S. to W.M. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial | WHVO-FM S.W. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. S.W. without Degree? And Bro. presses the fingers The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. W.M. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I W.M. W.M. Cuts S.W. Gives arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to W.M. surname only, copy him. S.W. Cand., S.D. S.W. his heart torn from his breast S.D. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. W.M. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. to SE corner of S.P. cuts Sn. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Second Degree. Three rule a dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. passes S. to W.M. J.W. WM. W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand.