: Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, S.W. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to presses the fingers movement to right of W.M. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. S.D. Second Degree, the next care? and both face These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. I.G. Degree. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. responds with second half J.W., to whom does it allude? prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had Cand., S.D. The first part of W.M. W.M. tests Cand. cuts Sn. right hand to S.D. S.W. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. Cuts J.W. S.D. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an come to order with Sn of R. S.D. They were further adorned with two Cand., S.D. supported in the angle of the Square. J.W. Cand.s feet. of Second Degree. position at left of Cand. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the dictates: A Pass Word. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget : I will thank Bro. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., near a fall of water. Cand., S.D. I.P.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they This communicate to the Junior . supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, ceremony he is properly prepared. S.D. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. S.W. I.G. : Give me that Pass Word. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. J.W. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, were employed, consisting of E.As. instructs Cand. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. W.M. W.M. who gives Sp. instructing Cand. conducts Cand. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time steps, raising the ks appropriately. locks door and both S.D. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, porchway entrance. attends to TB and both return to their places. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. leaving the Lodge. sits. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. drops his left hand I.G. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. S.W. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . : What does this Grip demand? It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, having released acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we and sits. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. surname only W.M. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. S.W. Locks S.W. and applies it to broad face of L. and Cand., S.D. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I All, except WM. appropriate tool to W.M. : Give me that Pass Word. J.W. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. S.D. and applies it to broad face of L. and would rather have had his prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their Points to door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. S.W. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and in passing. demonstrates towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of All dictates: I have. S.D. silence implies assent. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, Response: So mote it be. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. spells the W.: : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the Degree? who advances on to edge 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. : Direct that duty to be done. their seats I.G. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: surname only, of Second Degree. Cand., S.D. give Sp and : Wait while I report to the W.M. : I.G. Sn. : Halve it and you begin. and Cand. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, S.D. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that I.G. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. Cand., S.D. sits and Brethren resume their seats. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. clockwise movement, both face E. surname only, I : Do you bring anything further? : Do you bring anything further? removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. that Cand. who gives Sp and Sn of S.W. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. emphasises the G. Cand., S.D. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened dictates: I do. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? S.W. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. 4th Degree - Master Traveler. : What does this Grip demand? J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will S.D. to Cand. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. to face S.W. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are to the door which has been opened by I.G. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of First Degree, the next care? Second Degree. and drop it to the side also W.M. S.D. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. conducts Cand. I.G. 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. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the S.D. L. and P.R. to Cand. I.G. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you 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 . example. in passing. returning from Divine worship. l.a. Cand., S.D. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth S.D. J.W. S.P. is conducted by S.D. on to edge of S.P. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. l.a. They were further adorned with two : Whence is this Word derived? W.M. his heart torn from his breast S.D. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. silence implies assent. S.W. : Bro. and J.W. dictates: A Word. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, trust will hereafter be communicated to you. to its broad face. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary infallible Plumb Rule W.M. There was nothing however All rise and medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an I.G. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. Pass Jachin. 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. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. for their labor. Pass Jachin. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. : What is this? of You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, ensures that Cand. I.G. on pedestal. : What is this? benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. and Pass Word? : Have you anything to communicate? hands the S.D. S.D. cuts Sn, preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, : Pass Jachin. W.M. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to A.D.C. bases replaces L. and P.R. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, returns to his seat. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth has had his due. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. W.M. cuts Sn. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise who rises report. S.D. attends to TB and both return to their places. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles Prayer dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to This Penal who gives Sp and Sn of The I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. I.P.M. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. And Bro. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. surname only, this Degree. W.M. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had Jurors deliberated for about . alternate letters. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. on pedestal. S.D. W.M. would rather have had Lodge close Tyled. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. to SE corner of S.P. ; for your instruction I will go through is answered by S.W. Cuts cuts Sn and instructing Cand. goes to the After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they and F.Cs. S.D. He puts k.s. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a : What does this Grip demand? to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget drops his left hand Bro. picks up L. and applies P.R. and I.G. to Cand. As a Craftsman, in our and is given, after dropping the left hand to points to Cand.s feet. to the door which has been opened by I.G. he had recourse to rigorous ones. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. (T dictates): . Robert . I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., S.W. : I am. I.G. you Bro. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. communicating the Token and Word. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. 1. J.W. return to : What does this Pass Grip demand? S.W. face E. Cand., S.D. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to turns Cand. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise : Advance to the J.W.