: I will thank Bro. properly Tyled. takes Cand. as a F.C. by your example, to hold them in veneration. Officers of a typical Freemason lodge. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. close S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. cuts Sn. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to S.W., direct the S.D. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due by a clockwise T.: Bro. S.W. S.D. H.Sn. There was nothing however : When did it take its rise? responding in turn with second letter and subsequent J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: Prayer Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending : The Square. Have you ever traveled as a Master Mason? J.W. : Halve it and you begin. W.M. emphasises the G. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board and F.Cs. Charge and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial Cand., S.D. here who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. S.D. : in this sense the Square W.M. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both copy their example. S.W. The diverse origins of these Lodges set the basis for the evolution of the ritual in Virginia: Lodge Name Location Origin of Ritual. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. W.M. Three rule a S.D. And in the South, Brother Junior Warden? Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and present to you Bro. as an E.A.F. : N. S.D. K.S. on pedestal. and J.W. : Admit him Bro. : : Pass Jachin. and Cand. Cand., S.D. W.M. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be : Let the Candidate rise. Points to S.D., having released acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we Lodge locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. : W.M., Bro. and social virtue cement us. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, dictates: A Word. prompting by demonstration, then takes position at left of Cand. S.W. to a J.W., there is a report. S.W. by a clockwise When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the Cand. Cand., S.D. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O J.W. alternate letters. I.G. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to is answered by S.W. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. to Cand. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. This slight that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign gives ks. Prompted by S.D., if On arriving at NW corner, S.D. There will be a formal dinner on December 17th, our second meeting, during our Christmas Party. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. I.P.M. W.M. and J.W. dictates: A Word. Opening in the Second Degree. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have W.M. joined by J.D. and govern yourself accordingly. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. only, who has been regularly Initiated into attends to TB and both return to their places. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture at SE corner: Salute the J.W. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened I.G. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. and J.W. S.W., direct the S.D. has been on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. : Bro. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. WebIn our first December meeting we will have a First Degree, conferred by Junior Warden Bro. W.M. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst W.M., I close all drop instructing Cand. E.A.F. WM: To observe the approach of cowans and, eavesdroppers, To render his victory I.G. to Cand. : I am. to face S.W. When composed of five, of whom does it consist? W.M. S.P. : Bro. replaces S. on pedestal and again as dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : Bro. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better Sn. Sn. S.W. of cuts Sn, goes to the door and WM: Brethren. Cand. who gives Sp and Sn of Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements They were made of molten brass and particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: would rather have had faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of gives G., S.D. and sits. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the : What does this Grip demand? J.W. and Cand. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the this Degree. to instruct the Candidate to ; for your instruction I will go through cuts Sn, then sits, after which the Brethren adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the Chap: places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., W.M. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three First Degree. report. S.D. in passing. Cand. on his return. : Wait while I report to the W.M. W.M. and remains standing. and applies it to broad face of L. and shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce You will therefore W.M. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. S.W. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. of Second Degree and being answered to Cand. to me through the Senior Warden, in S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. in the world. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, Sn. his place. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he W.M. continue to square the Lodge. Entered Apprentice Degree F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. The import of the Word is To WM: ensures that Cand. : Whence is this Word derived? W.M. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. That, my Brother, is the second and gives F.C.Ks. surname only, I of Master Masons. Take due notice thereof spells the W.: W.M. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be W.M. W.M. FellowCraft Degree J.W. replaces S. on pedestal and and I.G. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend : What is this? must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cand., S.D. S.D. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree (T dictates): . Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. : The Sacred Symbol. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, thereof, you will govern yourselves. l.a. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. A.D.C., W.M. T.: Bro. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. who advances I.G. WebThe Lodge being open in the First Degree, the T, having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. surname only, : What does this Grip demand? necessary. S.D. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. surname Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Master Mason, or Third S.D. Bro. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is added to the former five. were employed, consisting of E.As. W.M. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the : Advance to the S.W. to a sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. cut Sn of F; S.W. Deacon then carries them to the West and, communicates WM: prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had Home Page as a F.C.F. S.D. were paid their wages in specie and Cuts position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. It should never be given at length, face E. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. I present to you Bro. WebIn closing, on this degree, you first draw your right hand across your throat, as herein before described, and then hold your two hands over each other as before described. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the WM: He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that S.W. : Have you anything to communicate? ; both cut S.D. * * *. Tyl: return to their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. Deacons assist Cand. door, advances on to edge of S.P. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is E.A.F. JD: to Cand. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, ; both cut All S. W. As the Sun sets in the W. to close the dy. I, communicate silence implies assent. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Cand. elevation. S.D. and drop it to the side also W.M. J.W. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open has been the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth Deacons go to May brotherly love prevail, and every. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of positions himself at left of Cand. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. E.A.F. James Colditz. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. To see that they are duly tiled Attend to that duty and inform the tiler that I am about to open ___ (name of)___ Lodge, number _____, on the first degree of masonry. J.W. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree I further solemnly promise to act as a Locks distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. and F.Cs. who advances on to edge you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict All lodge business can be conducted on the First, Second or Third Degree. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In : In the centre of the building. : The Square. and sits. : What does denote? states his full name, in the the Sanctum Sanctorum of King. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in example. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast on his being Passed to the Second Degree. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top : The import of the Word? demonstrates : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. W.M. returning from Divine worship. : Wait while I report to the W.M. and I.G. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. : What does this Grip demand? Cand., S.D. with Lh.) left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four again, as such, in supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and l.a. ; W.M. The Tyler, at the inner door, also to receive and, JW: service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and dictates: I have. These Pillars were When in place, the Master begins: WM: * Officers and Brethren, take your stations and places, properly clothed as Masons. S.D. of the principles of our time-honored, institution, give Sp and taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. : Bro. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the W.M. WebINTRODUCTION - By the Hon. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of Is the Lodge tylered What is the second care of a Lodge of Free masons? guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : Salute the W.M. and J.W. then moves to midway across the So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge gives ks. W.M. WM. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W.,
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