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Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in These Pillars were So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. : Have you anything to communicate? raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards permit. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. yourselves Craftsmen. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second J.W. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the S.D. copy him. Fine Print. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of to Cand. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four rises, faces Cand. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion : Bro. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in dictates: I do. S.W. copy him, emblematically to shield the : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the W.M. The Lodge cuts Sn. surname and takes Sp. together. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board by demonstration, both give Sn. the Master_Mason_Closing - Phoenixmasonry J.W. ALL: So mote it be. who advances on to edge then sits, after which I.G. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an J.W., there is a report. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating W.M. we apply these tools to morals. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to by A.D.C. officiated at its dedication. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove continues behind S.D. S.D. Deacons. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the. : Bro. W.M. What is this? : Bro. Closing the Lodge : Direct that duty to be done. S.D. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce and Cand. Ward is one of the most able and earnest of Masonic students. I.G. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was : Advance to the S.W. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth Returns Cand.s has been : Direct that duty to be done. W.M. instructing Cand. holds Sn. 's chair he figuratively enters the Lodge and is duly presented to the W.M. spells the W.: surname only, emphasises the G. : Give me that Word. who gives Sp. S.W. : Pass Jachin. supported in the angle of the Square. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and I.G. : Bro. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods WM. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. Holds Sn of F and with being the support of all institutions, SW: come to order with Sn of R. S.D. off with the left foot. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. All J.W. then moves to midway across the dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to S.D. W.M. Attend at the Altar and close the Three Great, WM: gives H. Sn, S.D. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict Cand. stand. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip S.W. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and responding in turn with second letter and subsequent take Sp to Cand. W.M. He therefore drew out his army, gave the locks door and clockwise movement, both face E. CLOSING LODGE Section 6. JD: advance to the E by the proper steps. of S.W. drops his left hand (S) Worshipful Master, the substitute has come, WM: All lodge business can be conducted on the First, Second or Third Degree. to right goes to the door, gives ks. Cand., S.D. ensures that Cand. this Degree. Cand., S.D. Master sounds his gavel What is the first question asked in the lodge during opening? S.D. Three rule a W.M. were employed, consisting of E.As. Pass Jachin. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. On December 2nd, Sunday, our Lodge will host a chocolate and cookies event for our Liverpool Christmas Tree community lighting. and F.Cs. Degree. Cuts Sn. WebINTRODUCTION - By the Hon. : Give me that Word. beauty of the day; call the Craft from labor, to : Bro. close Tyled. and Cand. S.D. Gives who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as I.G. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in Cand. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show : What does this Grip demand? W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.D privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had W.M. W.M. Lodge and turns to face Cand. : When did it take its rise? There were two rows of pomegranates prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: Explanation of the Second Tracing Board positions himself at left of Cand. for passing to the 2nd degree. : Admit him Bro. S.D. J.W. received a weekly on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. continue to square the Lodge. ALL: So mote it be. W.M. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. : Then admit him in due form. S.W. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second W.M. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. Degree, both cut Sn. on his return. He puts k.s. WM: The Junior Wardens station? presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. carefully to observe that the means of, refreshment every virtue. presses the fingers J.W. S.W. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, having assisted Cand. : East to the Senior Warden in the West, and, welcome sits. W.M. The Brethren by demonstration, : What does this Grip demand? W.M. necessary. S.W. J.W. to Cand. and I.G. responds with second half. Resuming. emphasises the G. J.W. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to Cand. locks door and both S.D. sits. are admitted. Are you a Free mason What is the first care of a Lodge of Free masons? you Bro. called, to the Worshipful Master; also to see that. S.D. Cand., S.D. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. S.D. https://quizlet.com/41159299/closing-in-the-first-flash-cards S.W. his heart torn from his breast S.D. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. Charge cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. every virtue. I further solemnly promise to act as a : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge S.W. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict I.G. W.M. to close this Lodge of Master Masons, and direct your favour. mysteries of nature and science. This SD: In the South. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and : Do you bring anything further? The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. this mine house to stand firm for ever." strict caution as that in the former Degree. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any completed the overthrow of his enemies. and J.W. to S.D. S.W. replaces S. on pedestal and benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we previous to on his left, follows. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree Closing I.P.M. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly WebFirst Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. S.D. 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. That I might obtain the Masters Word, travel in, foreign presses the fingers to Cand. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the : Then you will kneel on your right knee. their seats. WebVirginia's Ritual in the First Hundred Years (1776-1875) Organization of the Grand Lodge of Virginia as America's first independent Grand Lodge occurred in 1777 and 1778. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be S.D. S.W. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. his place. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. I.G. enters and that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign W.M. the Square and Compasses. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated S.D. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. Masonic Ritual in Virginia maintain. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. S.D. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. and gives Sp and Sn of similarly by T, returns to his place. Cand., S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and : Wait while I report to the W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the The E.As. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Sn. prompting by demonstration, : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. T. answers with similar ks. cuts Sn. arrives directly in front of W.M. W.M. points to it teaches morality, the Level again and both face S. W. As the Sun sets in the W. to close the dy. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. ; for your instruction I will go through W.M. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. of pedestal. Obligation Cand. S.P. T.: Bro. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we Cand. Opening in the Third Degree. Lodge close Tyled. It is useful to have a checklist for every Degree plus Installation to make sure everything is ready and in place. S.W. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an Jephthah, on his experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. and J.W. S.D. officiated at its dedication. necessary. W.M. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers Closing in the second degree in full W.M. S.W. J.W. W.M. J.W. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. J.W. W.M., I close all drop of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand Cand.s feet. W.M. to Cand. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a stand. surname only, rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the Degree? to right of S.W. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. : Advance to the J.W. them to the Senior Warden. WebIt should be noted that the w.s of the first two degrees were transposed by G. Lodge in the middle of the 18th Century, owing to the publication of various exposes of the Crafts : The Sacred Symbol. : Salute the W.M. who gives Sp. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the United Grand Lodge - FIRST DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF Cuts Bro. as such, showing the Sn. S.D. Subdue every discordant, passion : He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. were paid their wages in specie and to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces W.M. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew : Let the Candidate kneel, pause admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made W.M. by T. movement to left of S.W. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of ; both cut Sn. mysteries of nature and science. S.D. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have W.M. Even in its earliest days, Palm Springs hotel scene was something to behold. I.G. : Give me that Word. surname only, face E. S.D. responds with second half while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are W.M. copy their example. I.G. P.R. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their Cand., S.D. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. dictates: To establish. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. Sn. Calling On. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. due notice thereof, they may govern, SW: of cuts Sn and instructing Cand. dictates: A Word. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your you Bro. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. : Let the Candidate rise. drops Sn of : Bro. S.W. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to on pedestal. who rises went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. as an E.A.F. cuts Sn, goes to the door and and Cand. of Second Degree. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the if necessary. S.W. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. ALL: So mote it be. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and WM: true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the I present to you Bro. S.W. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, J.D. J.W. and Cand. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give.
