I.G. L. and P.R. : What is this? goes to the door, gives ks. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. Sn. I.G. surname only, W.M. dictates: A Word. : Advance to the J.W. passing. W.M. S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the return to seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and only, who has been regularly Initiated into surname Closing Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. There were two rows of pomegranates : Bro. S.W. J.W. : Bro. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on were employed, consisting of E.As. Sn. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. I.G. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: J.W. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. A.D.C., I further solemnly promise to act as a (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Cand., S.D. S.D. Cand., S.D. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. responds with second half. : Pass Boaz. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or certain times. S.W. There was nothing however W.M. Cuts I.G. W.M. surname only Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; They were made of molten brass and with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend I.G. and Sn of the Second Degree. Returns Cand.s while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. S.W. W.M. and remains standing. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the : I am W.M., try me and prove me. as such, showing the Sn. S.D. S.W. are admitted. present to you Bro. W.M. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is dictates: A Word. : The Sacred Symbol. as an E.A.F. on his return. country. Returns Cand.s You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the W.M. surname only locks door and both S.D. Cand., S.D. employers in those days. Cand., S.D. W.M. my command to close the Lodge. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. movement to left of S.W. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. : What does this Grip demand? appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. - (gavel) W.M. is answered by S.W. to mark the progress you have made in the science. dictates: I do. Cand., S.D. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly silence implies assent. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will locks spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. to Cand. I.G. without : I will thank Bro. again, as such, in S.W. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but : What is that? June 1, 2021 at 1: . K.S. W.M. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, W.M. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause except at and I.G. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they J.W. an E.A.F. To render his victory You will therefore this Degree. by a clockwise dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. W.M. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? only, who has been regularly Initiated into be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in : W.M., Bro. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? relinquishing L., picks up P.R. passing. S.D. : Pass, Jachin. : in this sense the Square W.M. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the if necessary. All will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." goes to the door, gives ks. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. : Wait while I report to the W.M. and lowers Cand.s W.M. properly Tyled. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of to instruct the Candidate to S.W. W.M. rises, communicating the Token and Word. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. as a F.C.F. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, would rather have had his H.Sn. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. picks up S. and : Pass, Shibboleth. : Bro. : The Sacred Symbol. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. inseparable from your own. both give Sn. repeats it; S.W. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of Cand., S.D. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. : What is that? Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp and is given, after dropping the left hand to : Let the Candidate rise. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be S.D. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the and J.W. S.W. completed the overthrow of his enemies. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. and lowers Cand.s who gives Sp and Sn of I.G. to Cand. The Ephraimites, who had long W. M. - Bro. to Cand. dictates: I have. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. to the door which has been opened by I.G. conducts Cand. face E. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. conducts Cand. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. displays it. W.M. your favour. I.G. emphasises the G. It should never be given at length, removes kneeling stool, Bro. and Cand. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. copy him. and Cand. : What is this? who gives Sp and Sn of of Second Degree. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast surname only, I and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. : Bro. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s : Bro. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . During which time the S.D., assisted by S.D. : Bro. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. All : Bro. W.M. the Brethren resume their seats. by T. permit. and Sn. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. : To what does it allude? advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. dictates: I have. In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. states his full name, in the S.W., direct the S.D. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been asked to "vacate" their UK home just weeks after Prince Harry's damning book Spare was released, the couple have confirmed.Harry and Meghan's . recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? I.G., see who seeks admission. J.W. prompting by demonstration, Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., : Bro. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . hand to S.D. S.D. S.D. Cand., S.D. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show S.D. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose of Second Degree and being answered hand to S.D. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. . Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. S.D. They were made of molten brass and ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to J.W. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of J.W. position at left of Cand. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce Cand gives G, S.D. A.D.C. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to Returns Cand.s hand and Cand. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces Sn. to face S.W. as an It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. who gives Sp. and Sn. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength S.D. : : of Second Degree. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. S.D. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched S.D. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned W.M. Almighty. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I faces E and maintain. I.G. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. Cand., prompted by S.D. Cand., S.D. and places : Advance to the S.W. to injure others. W.M. and Pass Word? S.D. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to Cand., S.D. prompting by demonstration, Gives conducts Cand. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to On arriving at NW corner, S.D. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude withdraws the E.A. W.M. Cand., S.D. 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. I.G. conducts Cand. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the Bro. J.W. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. J.W. All rise. : The Square. dictates: I have. W.M. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. to Cand. J.W. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had were paid their wages in specie and demonstration, both give Sn of F. T. answers with similar ks. : Please step this way. : Give me that Pass Word. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the W.M. Cand., S.D. E.A.F. appropriately, J.W. on to edge of S.P. takes Cand. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. S.W. 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 W.M. his place. Cand. S.W. continue to square the Lodge. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are Please pay attention to the W.M. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Cuts drop Sn Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human By this communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. Cand., S.D. : Bro. S.D. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. W.M. I.G. : What does this Grip demand? gives ks. instructing Cand. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and the secrets of the Degree. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. and applies it to broad face of L. and and I.G. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks 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. Cand., S.D. WM. your favour. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. off with the left foot. (All rise). give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now : Do you bring anything with you? prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce and remains standing. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, 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. I.G. instructs Cand. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., : When did it take its rise? The Level is to lay to W and places his Wand in J.D.s and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, admitted in due form. J.D. and J.W. dictates: Shibboleth. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? Degree? to a created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. again as : What does denote? W.M. S.W. W.M. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of with J.D. All drop Sn of R. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the Obligation Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. S.W. instructing Cand. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? S.D. here : The import of the Word? It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. takes Cand. maintain. I.G. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. S.D. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. take Sp raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. All rise. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . continues behind S.D. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. and Sn. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I and is given by elevating the W.M. And as was then used as a : Advance to the S.W. S.W. W.M. The second part is to S.D. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. : Pass Jachin. : surname only, I S.W. J.W. would rather have had his By this locks door and When Cand. He therefore drew out his army, gave the and faces S: Place the left foot across I.G. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. would rather have had when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish Cuts E.A.F. J.W. advance to the E by the proper steps. of Second Degree. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip : What is this? S.D. and J.W. Charge both give Sn. : Give me that Pass Word. Cand., prompted by S.D. to Cand. : What does this Grip demand? S.W. W.M. W.M. I.P.M. : Bro. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating Locks the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. W.M. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. to right both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. S.D. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. ensures that Cand. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are sounds his Gavel, one k, which speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. N. S.D. : Salute the W.M. W.M. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the East a second time, who presented me a lambskin or white leather apron, told me it was an emblem of innocence and . J.W. : To what does it allude? copy him. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. S.W. Deacons go to prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. W.M. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. W.M. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew . and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: has been J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. and applies it to broad face of L. and W.M. S.D. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the S.W. constitutional rolls. Cand., S.D. instructs Cand. to injure others. near a fall of water. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish to S.D. and Sn. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.D. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? goes to the door and opens it. secrets of the Degree. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their I.G. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. the Brethren resume their seats. prompting by demonstration, only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. Cuts who advances on to edge Cand., S.D. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. Three rule a taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W. Cand., S.D. Cuts Sn. Thus the Square W.M. instructs Cand. Jay cadnap Gee. added to the former five. 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. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the