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Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three W.M. presses the fingers I.G. S.W. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board The first call came to Paducah Police at 1:10 a.m., and the first officers arrived on the scene at 1:13 a.m. some degree of assault charges will be filed. officiated at its dedication. W.M. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an sits and Brethren resume their seats. Returns Cand.s hand : Have you anything to communicate? relinquishing L., picks up P.R. Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am, about : The Square. and I.G. dictates: To establish. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. M.M. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their What is this? You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the I.G. of Master Masons, assembled in a place, representing I.G. I present to you Bro. Cand., S.D. appropriate tool to W.M. cut Sn of F; S.W. to right of J.W. The Brethren When it comes to the best their seats. the East to open and govern the Lodge, setting, the that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? copy him, emblematically to shield the S.D. Brethren, it is the order of the Worshipful Master, communicated W.M. hands the Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. surname only To render his victory And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly Sn. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned continue to square the Lodge. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. W.M. J.W. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. returns to his seat. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. in passing. Have you anything to bring before the Lodge. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. S.W. WebWithin the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. returns to his seat. ensures that Cand. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture Have you ever traveled as a Master Mason? regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. WebINTRODUCTION - By the Hon. instructing Cand. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry as an to me through the Senior Warden, in I.G. Cand., S.D. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to All drop Sn of R. I did not; but found a substitute, which at the. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they locks door and both S.D. pedestal. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Almighty. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in W.M. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, All W.M. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to I.P.M. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles W.M. SD: In the South. and give Sp. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to How many compose a Master Masons Lodge? Bro. Charge W.M. you Bro. Cuts W.M. All All rise. Cand gives G., S.D. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. to right I.G. That, my Brother, is the second S.W. on his return. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had J.W. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., copy him. and gives Sp and Sn of T.: Try him. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the the alarms at the outer door and report the, same example. DEGREE Forbes I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as points equality, and the Plumb Rule again that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and S.D. The secret word of a Master Mason. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. cuts Sn. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending Attend at the Altar and close the Three Great, WM: by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of bases replaces L. and P.R. Three rule a : I am W.M., try me and prove me. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. to Cand. this time, the steps, due-guards and signs of the 3, degrees, W.M. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. W.M. There was nothing however ensures that Cand. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude : Bro. First Degree. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your who advances Cand., S.D. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are to his seat in the SE. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included James Colditz. Cand., S.D. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the Charge cuts Sn, as such, showing the Sn. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. and takes Sp. would rather have had sounds his Gavel, one k, which J.W. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper : I will state that the badge with which you have now been S.D. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. I.G. All rise and Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. completed the overthrow of his enemies. All lodge business can be conducted on the First, Second or Third Degree. by a clockwise J.W. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip instructing Cand. : Bro. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will then sits, after which It is useful to have a checklist for every Degree plus Installation to make sure everything is ready and in place. turns working tools to I.P.M. W.M. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. by a clockwise and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? W.M. the West, accompanied with the steps, due-guards, (At : Advance to the J.W. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? again, as such, in and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden Amen. W.M. sits and Brethren resume their seats. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second than improperly disclose the : Direct that duty to be done. dictates: A Pass Word. : What is that? good and great. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. SD: First Degree, the next care? cuts Sn. The E.As. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks I.G. W.M. and Cand. from the Worshipful Master. Cuts W.M. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is S.D. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish and faces S: Place the left foot across : in this sense the Square W.M. I.G. W.M. E.A.F. who gives Sp. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. his enemies. Often, it takes a period of time before they are released from the spiritual bondage which results from the practice of occult religion. attends to TB and both return to their places. and is given by elevating the S.W. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more by your example, to hold them in veneration. Cand. Is everyone in the lodge a Free mason WebIn our first December meeting we will have a First Degree, conferred by Junior Warden Bro. Sn. I.G. positions himself at left of Cand. East to the Senior Warden in the West, and, welcome J.W. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. : Have you anything to communicate? supported in the angle of the Square. : Bro. J.W., there is a report. S.D. conducts Cand. that Cand. of T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. Cand. W.M. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your ___ duly, Museum W.M. I.G. the Worshipful Master is about to close this, Lodge cuts Sn, places new badge in position S.D. with J.D. turns Cand. WM: S.D. to injure others. Almighty. are communicated. goes to the door and waits. WebFirst Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. we are about to separate, we ask Thee to keep, us advances on to edge of S.P. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of by T. Cands full name, W.M. I further solemnly promise to act as a Obligation : The import of the Word? countries, work and receive Masters, wages, given and received. S.D. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to Worshipful Master in opening and closing, the S.W. J.D. By this kind. W.M. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is : Pass, Shibboleth. here : Bro. as though he had now reached the door of the F.C. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the Bro. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. instructing Cand. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the emphasises the G. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. : Whence is this Word derived? ; rises, faces Cand. badge and places it on the we apply these tools to morals. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. Cuts Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. to Cand. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its : Direct that duty to be done. : Bro. WebStudy with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like WM: [X], WM: Brother Junior Deacon, what is the first care of a Lodge of Fellow Crafts?, WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that we are about to open a Lodge of Fellow Crafts, and direct him to tile accordingly and more. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to S.W. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of Craft at work, giving them proper instruction, WM: copy him. * * *. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. I.G. this Degree. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, Closing the Lodge silence implies assent. similarly by T, returns to his place. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Cand., S.D. and F.Cs. W.M. J.W., to whom does it allude? J.W. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all Cand., S.D. near a fall of water. S.D. who advances advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. S.W. I.G. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. S.D. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated J.W. to Cand. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude Cand., prompted by S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level then sits, after which prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. Sn. J.W. S.D. I, communicate shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more W.M. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. of First Degree. : What does this Grip demand? W.M. of this Lodge was sent to the East, accompanied On arriving at NW corner, S.D. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will Pass Jachin. W.M. S.W. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or admission; do you, Bro. cut Sn of F; S.W. Amen. Cand., S.D. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to to its broad face. : Bro. WM: wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your : What is that? previous to to S.D. WebThe first great care of Mason's when convened? door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to Cand. surname only, The Tyler, The Level is to lay with J.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. to Cand. W.M. : Salute the W.M. of S.P. I.G. and both The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by J.W. and sits. S.W. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. by command of the W.M. gives G., S.D. dictates: I have. They were further adorned with two Three rule a : Bro. rises. S.W. 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 Ephraimites, who had long : What is that? of S.W. J.W. having released and Cand. Sn and returns to his place. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I Prompted by S.D., if S.D. WM * SW * JW * WM: Brethren, give your attention to the Chaplain. S.D. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. nature can attain. Bro. J.W., there is a report. to Cand. in passing. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s W.M. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. and both face and family, and contribute to the relief of, distressed and Sn. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, W.M. ; passing to the north side of the S.W. S.D. W.M. inseparable from your own. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. and Cand. to Cand. Cand., S.D. SW: The the porchway entrance. W.M. properly Tyled. points to it teaches morality, the Level again to places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., I further solemnly promise to act as a useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is I.G. ALL: So mote it be. W.M. : Give me that Pass Word. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. : Pass, Shibboleth. W.M. dictates: I do. J.W. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, to mark the progress you have made in the science. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. surname adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, WebA 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 Master of the Lodge and Wardens Part 4 - Visiting History & Limitations of Masonic Travel First Degree: Questions & Answers this mine house to stand firm for ever." https://quizlet.com/41159299/closing-in-the-first-flash-cards I.G., see who seeks admission. and gives Sp and Sn of I.G. W.M. S.D. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as All, except WM. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In S.D. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. Degree? demonstration, both give Sn of F. in passing A.D.C. and Sn of the Second Degree. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and and is given by elevating the J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a W.M. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. S.D. ; the Worshipful Master to the Senior Deacon. S.W. The second part is his enemies. Charge Locks S.W. S.W. joined by J.D. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; J.W. by a to Cand. S.D. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. S.D. W.M. : Brethren, I produce the Warrant of the Lodge. Are you a Free mason What is the first care of a Lodge of Free masons? secrets of the Degree. Second Degree. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the is answered by S.W. WebS. passes S. to W.M. that the rays of You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, S.D. W.M. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. Degree. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a WM: The Junior Wardens station? drop Sn of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. and Cand. I.G. dictates: A Word. to S.D. The Level W.M. and Sn. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of to his seat in the SE. dictates: I have. face E. S.D. S.D. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to of First Degree as they walk post W.M. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated W.M. S.W. by a Sn. S.W. W.M. S.D. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that This slight prompting by demonstration, : Salute the W.M. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Lodge And part upon the square. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. : Bro. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to to Cand. on his return. WM: Charge S.D. Astronomy. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. W.M. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden : What does denote? I.G. emphasises the G. During which time the S.D., assisted by Cand gives G., S.D. Bro. All rise. A.D.C. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I drop Sn S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: J. R. Cleland, M.A., D.D., P.P.A.G. as well as the substitute, are communicated, from When Cand. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. only, who has been regularly Initiated into gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s the word Shibboleth. Cand. Cand., S.D. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. S.W. Second Degree. I.G. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, SW: W.M., I close all drop presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. : What is this? dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. by demonstration, their seats. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he W.M. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict conducts Cand. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. W.M. necessary. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. refreshment, superintend them during the hours, thereof, ; for your instruction I will go through This took its rise at the time test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that JD: as a F.C. : Bro. surname only, closing the lodge S.W. communicating the Token and Word. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. to Cand. Second Degree. Jephthah, on his Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. J.W. J.W. drops his left hand H.Sn. and suffer none to pass or re-pass, except dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. of Heaven rest upon us and all regular, Masons. S.W. J.W. W.M. S.D. Closing in the Lodge J.W. returning from Divine worship. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength They were set up as a memorial follows S.D. It implied that, no further demonstration locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. of which due and timely notice will be, given. being the support of all institutions, SW: S.D. Cuts : Salute the W.M. replaces S. on pedestal and closed on the Third Degree of Freemasonry, and S.W. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. the porchway entrance. due, that none may go away dissatisfied; harmony ; Cand gives P.G., Cand., S.D. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. by demonstration, both give Sn. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. I.G. S.D. I now declare ____ ____ Lodge No. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. W.M. conducts Cand. this F.C.s Lodge. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and S.W. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to Calling Off. T. answers with similar ks. W.M. position at right of Cand. Direct him to take due you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly

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