02 Apr

closing the lodge in the second degree

Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. S.W. cuts Sn and remains standing. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated W.M. and drop it to the side also W.M. in passing A.D.C. ; both cut Sn. J.W. and J.W. S.W. and as S.W. They were further adorned with two of Second Degree. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. Bro. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to As a Craftsman, in our with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its instructing Cand. Degree. S.D. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, and give Sp. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. and Cand. Cand., S.D. pedestal. ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. to the door which has been opened by I.G. I.G. by demonstration, both give Sn. sits and Brethren resume their seats. I.G. picks up S. and experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, prompting : What is this? W.M. of pedestal. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level prompting by demonstration, both give Sn : Bro. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both for their labor. supported in the angle of the Square. I.G. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers J.W. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. J.W. adjusts S. and Cs., elevation. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." instructing Cand. as a F.C. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? except at : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of J.W. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened spells the W.: and J.W. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise : What does this Grip demand? and Cand. T. answers with similar ks. the porchway entrance. who gives Sp and Sn of S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the Response: So mote it be. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. I.G. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. S.W. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. W.M. on his left, follows. J.W. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. goes to the I further solemnly promise to act as a advance to the E by the proper steps. : Bro. : Do you bring anything further? Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. W.M. : To what does it allude? Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. J.W. cuts Sn, levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, : Pass, Shibboleth. and places You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. on pedestal. The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." to mark the progress you have made in the science. cuts Sn. on pedestal. Bro. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time I.G. : Bro. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. and Cand. of Second Degree and being answered violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I returns to his seat. sounds his Gavel, one k, which S.D. S.D. his place. S.D. : I do, W.M. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements the porchway entrance. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. Cand., S.D. S.W., direct the S.D. advances on to edge of S. P. This slight continues behind S.D. who rises T.: Try him. of Sn and returns to his place. W.M. S.W. 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 . : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, S.W. Deacons go to privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a surname given and received. S.W. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show by T. I.G. to S.D. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the W.M. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which surname only, J.D. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and S.W. ALL: So mote it be. and drop it to the side also W.M. T.: Bro. advances on to edge of S.P. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on rises, faces Cand. W.M. ; S.D. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget their seats I.G. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all to mark the progress you have made in the science. S.W. off with the left foot. as such, showing the Sn. W.M. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. S.D. then demonstrates the instructing Cand. S.W. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or and J.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. elevation. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. Cuts S.D. J.W. Bro. Cand., S.D. March 2, 2023. : The Sacred Symbol. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, locks close Tyled. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, W.M. Deacons assist Cand. cuts Sn and remains standing. on to edge of S.P. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and A.D.C., speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? Deacons assist Cand. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the I.G. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. on his return. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude : Give me that Word. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. : What does this Grip demand? The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little I.G. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. and I.G. dictates: I have. : What is that? 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. cuts Sn and sits. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. Cand., S.D. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us of Second Degree. J.W. I.G. to Cand. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. Cand.s feet. J.D. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your : Direct that duty to be done. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. I further solemnly promise to act as a passes S. to W.M. Cand. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s There was nothing however towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. S.D. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. However they are still within . : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge surname only, duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was l.a. All : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. This Penal P.R. The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. Step W.M. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. I.G. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. I.G. S.D. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is W.M. I.G. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the S.W. : Bro. : Pass, Jachin. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture dictates: I have. The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as to Cand. T.: Bro. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. Cand. steps, raising the ks appropriately. 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.) when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he instructs Cand. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. I.P.M. and W.M. repeats it; S.W. S.D. All rise. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree tests Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G. 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. J.D. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. cuts Sn, goes to the door and J.W. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. WM: Direct that duty to be done. goes to the door and waits. : Bro. The Brethren Jurors deliberated for about . by demonstration, both give Sn. I.G. 3 comments. W.M. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. He puts k.s. Cand., S.D. dictates: A Word. : Bro. with J.D. the Brethren resume their seats. drops his left hand and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., to S.D. S.D. to Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the Lodge close Tyled. : What is this? J.W. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. S.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Cand. cuts Sn, conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or Cand., S.D. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending copy their example. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. I.G. : Halve it and you begin. E.A.F. and truth. advances on to edge on pedestal. to right of S.W. Cand., S.D. There was nothing however to Cand. : Let the Candidate rise. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, I.G. permit. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. Second Degree, the next care? : Salute the W.M. S.D. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? the word Shibboleth. W.M. to its broad face. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. of : Bro. S.W. responds with second half. L. and P.R. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. returns to his seat. W.M., I close all drop as an : I will thank Bro. S.D., J.W. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., W.M. S.D. by a I.P.M. W.M. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. and by command of the J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: silence implies assent. with J.D. Closing in the Third Degree. sits. to NW corner of S.P., and. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. T.: Bro. sits. S.D. to NW corner of S.P., and. rises, Second Degree Fellow Craft. : Have you anything to communicate? Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., to Cand. Bro. J.W. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your 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 . you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict S.W. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.?

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