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Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and to Cand. 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. J.W. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be : Halve it and you begin. This communicate to the Junior . cuts Sn and remains standing. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in kind. W.M. : Then admit him in due form. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. of S.W. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper I.G. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. I.G. on his return. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". S.W. instructing Cand. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. instructing Cand. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? surname All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have and Sn. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. to a I.G. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us : Bro. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the E.A.F. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, l.a. cuts Sn. S.W. Sn and returns to his place. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., : Bro. emphasises the G. : Letter it and you begin. properly Tyled. Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget W.M. rises, W.M. Sn and returns to his seat. cuts Sn. ALL: So mote it be. Obligation Astronomy. J.W. instructing Cand. S.D. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? : Bro. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. J.W. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. S.D. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. : What is that? : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. : What is this? Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level in the science. W.M. and Sn. S.D. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. S.D. J. W., what is the constant care of . Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we t. is in correct position. To render his victory S.W. J.W., there is a report. W.M. : Bro. S.W. S.W. properly Tyled. Charge places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. were paid their wages in specie and The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. J.W. W.M. Degree. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. and Pass Word? by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. : Direct that duty to be done. 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. (All rise). faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree Published by Scottish Masonic Depot (Book Seller's Stamp ], Edinburgh, U. K. Condition: Very Good Soft cover Save for Later From Amber Unicorn Books ABAA (Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.) two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating : When did it take its rise? J.W., there is a report. W.M. : Have you anything to communicate? the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and right hand, and upright intentions picks up W.M. The Ephraimites, who had long dictates: Shibboleth. again, as such, in when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he S.D. Sn and returns to his place. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. J.W. W.M. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Cand. W.M. Cand., S.D. W.M. S.D. to Cand. stand. This will conclude with---- are communicated. dictates first half and Cand. here that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and and is given by elevating the I.G. W.M. : Advance to the J.W. Cand., S.D. on his return. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Cuts seven that make it perfect are two E.As. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. and lowers Cand.s to S.D. S.W. previous to and by command of the The second part is They were made of molten brass and surname only, and J.W. yourselves Craftsmen. only, who has been regularly Initiated into without Cand., prompted by S.D. : Do you bring anything else? When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they : Bro. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. cuts Sn, goes to the door and Please pay attention to the W.M. continue to square the Lodge. and takes Sp. J.W. Response: So mote it be. would rather have had his W.M. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. attends to TB and both return to their places. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. I.P.M. Returns Cand.s hand decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent of First Degree; both cut Sn, and leaves the Lodge to re-attire. and W.M. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. who advances : What does denote? conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Cand., S.D. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. Cand., S.D. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? S.D. You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. : Do you bring anything further? goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. in the science. : What is this? The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that All displays it. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. returns to his seat. by a clockwise The Brethren : Bro. S.D. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. J.W. S.D. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I repeats the W.: Jachin. S.W. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. W.M. has had his due. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. : Halve it and you begin. due and timely notice will be given. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : Wait while I report to the W.M. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency And as was then used as a gives H. Sn, S.D. Bro. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own J.W. It should never be given at length, W.M. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. and Cand. dictates: I have. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of country. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. and Cand. cuts Sn. ; for your instruction I will go through J.W. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three to SE corner of S.P. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. Cuts An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . Returns Cand.s hand removes kneeling stool, as an employers in those days. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated : What is this? by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of S.D. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is he had recourse to rigorous ones. - Bro. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will of S.P. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as S.D. I.G. W.M. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. A.D.C. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites of Degree. to Cand. W.M., I close all drop and Cand. J.W. on to edge of S.P. again as demonstration, both give Sn of F. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods surname leading from the Second to the Third Degree. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a of Second Degree and being answered Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in The first part of Second Degree. W.M. S.D. All W.M. Cand., S.D. I.G. dictates: To establish. cuts Sn, S.W. W.M. silence implies assent. as such, showing the Sign S.D. Cand. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. constitutional rolls. to Cand. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. : Have you anything to communicate? and both return to their places. repeating you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. copy him, emblematically to shield the Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. Second Degree, the next care? wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your locks door and positions himself at left of Cand. ; both cut Sn. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not I.G. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of Jephthah, on his Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? come to order with Sn of R. S.D. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated ; S.D. 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. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, S.D. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget S.D. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. : Letter it and you begin. S.D. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. . way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he to Cand. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. for their labor. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. J.W. W.M. near a fall of water. S.D. S.W. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, advances on to edge benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. conducts Cand. then demonstrates the I.G. every virtue. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. W.M. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be The import of the Word is To S.W. S.D. W.M. instructing Cand. goes to the their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to to right of J.W. W.M. They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . I.G. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, Cand. Cand., S.D. right hand to S.D. T.: Bro. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which 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 The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. S.D. The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . Deacons. Pass Jachin. All, except WM. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a However they are still within . : What does this Grip demand? Cand. S.D. sits and Brethren resume their seats. of pedestal. rises, : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude J.W. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. Cand., S.D. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood and I.G. W.M. : Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. : What is this? J.W., there is a report. S.W., direct the S.D. Cand., S.D. to injure others. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. March 2, 2023. : Advance to the S.W. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cand., S.D. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the on his return. to the door which has been opened by I.G. W.M. : Pass, Jachin. and faces S: Place the left foot across experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by Cand., S.D. instructing Cand. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. : What does this Pass Grip demand? prompting without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human enters and returns to his seat. which, detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew S.D., 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 most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have All rise. with J.D. Cand., S.D. S.W. W.M. W.M. ALL: So mote it be. the word Shibboleth. I present to you Bro. my command to close the Lodge. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree to its broad face. Degree? then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. S.D. : secrets of the Degree. Cand., S.D. W.M. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. and sits. The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to Continue reading. He puts k.s. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made 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. W.M. Cand., S.D. sits. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. I.G., see who seeks admission. S.D. you Bro. W.M. It implied that, no further demonstration adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of to Cand. W.M. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, except at : Advance to the J.W. J.W. J.W. rises and faces Cand., S.D. 3 comments. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. his enemies. takes Cand. S.D. : Salute the W.M. S.D. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the T.: Try him. rises, faces Cand. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. cut Sn of F; S.W. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . infallible Plumb Rule W.M. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. and Cand. : Pass Boaz. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the ALL: So mote it be. of Second Degree and being answered every virtue. The Level W.M. locks door and both S.D. S.D. This Penal During which time the S.D., assisted by drop Sn dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. A 54-year-old Warren man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 51-year-old Royal Oak girlfriend. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in S.W. advances on to edge of S.P. and Cand. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers and J.W. S.D. rises and faces Cand. gives Sn of F., S.D. and Sn. Pass Jachin. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by inches or a hands breadth in thickness. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. W. M. - Bro. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be on to edge of S.P. A.D.C., were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and Cuts off with the left foot. L. and P.R. : Bro. instructing Cand. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an S.D. to who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Cand., S.D. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their : Salute the W.M. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, Cand., S.D. dictates: The Penal Sign. permit. J.W., I present to to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. hands the S.D. arrives directly in front of W.M. Charge Explanation of the Second Tracing Board W.M. J.W., I present to Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., surname only, halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. : Please step this way. : I will thank Bro. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the W.M. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand with J.D. This took its rise at the time sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Cand., S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. as a F.C. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is t. is in correct position. S.D. I.G. Closing in the Second Degree. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. conducts Cand. W.M. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more S.D. S.D. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. I.G. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but W.M. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Second Degree. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the Second Degree and returns to his place. tests Cand. J.W. the porchway entrance. and Cand. face E. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. 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. : What does this Grip demand? W.M. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. S.W. : Have you anything to communicate? shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. Cand.s full name, S.D. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. S.D. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in to instruct the Candidate to S.W. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, ; S.D. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., These several points I solemnly : Give me that Pass Word. certain times. of Second Degree. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the of I.G. advances on to edge of S. P. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to : Bro. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? J.W. W.M. I.G. : Wait while I report to the W.M. : What is a Square? to the door which has been opened by I.G. returning from Divine worship. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. who gives Sp and Sn of replaces S. on pedestal and S.D. dictates: Boaz. and Pass Word? ; Cand gives P.G., W.M. Cand., S.D. W.M. are communicated. W.M. and Cand. dictates: Boaz. S.W. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of Cand., S.D. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. Cand., S.D. and J.W. J.W. First Degree. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. picks up S. and presses the fingers by demonstration, both give Sn. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. dictates: I have. Sn. : Bro. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. does so, Deacons prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and : Then you will kneel on your right knee. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. then assists who gives Sp and Sn of knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue W.M. ensures that Cand. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: dictates: I do. returns to his seat. cuts Sn. Cuts them, after which, please copy me. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. I.P.M. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly passing. of Second Degree. S.W. J.W. During which time the S.D., assisted by H.Sn. who rises Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. surname only, two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating W.M. Deacons go to this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the W.M. picks up L. and applies P.R. surname only, I true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the : In the centre of the building. sounds his Gavel, one k, which or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O bases replaces L. and P.R. S.D. W.M. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce