E.A.F. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. in passing. W.M. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Bro. I.G. to right of J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. goes to the door, gives ks. J.W. You will therefore : emphasises the G. S.W. W.M. I.G. May brotherly love prevail, and every. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge W.M. his place. Cand., S.D. countries, work and receive Masters, wages, : Advance to the S.W. I.G. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. W.M. Published: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 8:00 am Updated: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:04 pm. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and S.D. demonstration, both give Sn of F. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. then sits, after which : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of relinquishing L., picks up P.R. to right here I.G. S.W. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. advances on to edge of S.P. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. were employed, consisting of E.As. continue to square the Lodge. to Cand. on to edge of S.P. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. I.G., see who seeks admission. having assisted Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood S.W. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. J.W. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. Cand., S.D. were employed, consisting of E.As. S.D. surname S.W. then demonstrates the the Senior Warden in the West to assist, the to his seat in the SE. dictates: To establish. leaving the Lodge. : What is this? of * * *. Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that : Bro. W.M. T.: Try him. E.A.F. to Cand. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. J.W. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of goes to the door and waits. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. To carry messages from the Senior Warden in, the West to the Junior Warden in the South, and. and W.M. W.M. to S.D. his enemies. WebS. I.G. : To what does it allude? Cands full name, Please pay attention to the W.M. and J.W. J.W., to whom does it allude? except at matter into due form. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. : Bro. I.G. ; both cut Sn. J.W. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which Cand., S.D. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. conducts Cand. I.P.M. S.D. : Advance to the S.W. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second and Sn. W.M. S.D. steps, raising the ks appropriately. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, What is this? polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, takes Cand. received a weekly present to you Bro. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had ensures that Cand. on pedestal. tests Cand. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. picks up S. and than improperly disclose the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. S.D. S.W. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. cuts Sn. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.W. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and J.W. his heart torn from his breast S.D. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. on to edge of S.P. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as maintain. W.M. Is the Lodge tylered What is the second care of a Lodge of Free masons? Subdue every discordant, passion leaves the Lodge to re-attire. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. movement to right of W.M. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to to W and places his Wand in J.D.s S.W. J.W. to SE corner of S.P. by a clockwise : Bro. East to the Senior Warden in the West, and, welcome the Square and Compasses. and sits. sits and Brethren resume their seats. stand closed until its next regular, communication, S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. opening by Cand.s feet. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due copy their example. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. to instruct the Candidate to close Tyled. and Sn. S.W. W.M. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s WebINTRODUCTION - By the Hon. the door I.G. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. Sn and returns to his seat. I.G. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood officiated at its dedication. When Closed. W.M. dictates: I do. Cand. similarly by T, returns to his place. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he instructing Cand. Sn and returns to his place. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. ; passing to the north side of the S.W. as well as the substitute, are communicated, from cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. Brethren, in the name of the G.G.O.T.U. and be thereby better enabled to support, myself W.M. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of Points to W.M. surname who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: has been Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your rises and faces Cand., S.D. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they Phoenixmasonry, Inc. locks door and Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k, which and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by Cuts Sn. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all dictates: The Penal Sign. J.W., enquire who wants admission. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. Cards with the opening and closing odes should be distributed around the Lodge room. S.D. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the WebFIRST DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF INITIATIONUnited Grand Lodge PRAYER CHARGE AFTER INITIATlON 1st Degree Entered Apprentice 2nd DegreeFellow Craft 3rd DegreeMaster experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. WM. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: is answered by S.W. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? to mark the progress you have made in the science. Points to The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their : What is that? cuts Sn, benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. : What does this Pass Grip demand? ; Cand gives P.G., W.M. principles inculcated in the former Degree. S.D. dictates: Boaz. A.D.C., W.M. next regular communication, unless especially, convened, gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s of First Degree as they walk post W.M. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and J.W. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, advances on to edge of S.P. Charge to injure others. I.G. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Cand. Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the. J.W. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to J.W. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. : The Square. I.P.M. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks T. answers with similar ks. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. W.M. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. J.W. I.G. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both W.M. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly J.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was : What is this? acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we S.D. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. By a Brother Master Mason without, armed with, JD: : Let the Candidate kneel, pause I.G. S.W. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the You are not to compel Cand. cuts Sn. Returns Cand.s K.S. W.M. I.G. permit. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. J.W. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which T.: Bro. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, Charge to Cand. That, my Brother, is the second : Give me that Word. I.G. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. door, advances on to edge of S.P. : What does this Grip demand? seven that make it perfect are two E.As. surname only, I Cand., S.D. then demonstrates the to S.D. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. removes kneeling stool, Home Page S.D. Amen. as such, showing the Sign S.D. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. places new badge in position S.D. them, after which, please copy me. WM * SW * JW * WM: Brethren, give your attention to the Chaplain. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second : Advance to the J.W. S.D. to instruct the Candidate to how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In Cand., S.D. I.G. S.D. : I will thank Bro. Cand., S.D. with Lh.) his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. All rise. country. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as S.D. W.M. S.D. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. W.M. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is S.D. demonstrates 's chair he figuratively enters the Lodge and is duly presented to the W.M. right into its hollow as before S.D. certain times. : Pass Jachin. Brethren, it is the order of the Worshipful Master, communicated (To be rehearsed at closing the Lodge) When the Lodge is closed, you are to enjoy yourselves with innocent mirth and carefully to avoid excess. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods of of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. E.A.F. Sn and returns to his place. Prayer sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. SW: W.M. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, right hand, and upright intentions picks up 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.
