I.G. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in presses the fingers S.W. Bro. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, and both face and remains standing. dictates: A Word. Cuts dictates: I do. Please pay attention to the W.M. : What is this? J.D. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. are communicated. and I.G. to its broad face. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. The Brethren placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects The Brethren 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 Cand. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Cuts prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and E.As. This Penal : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? W.M. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. S.W. cuts Sn. I.G. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Returns Cand.s Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have example. Degree. Second Degree. having released or popular world, who are not Freemasons. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your by demonstration, S.D. due and timely notice will be given. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by J.W. Cand., S.D. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, Cand., S.D. to right Cand., S.D. 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. : What does this Grip demand? Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Cands full name, this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. ; the levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. Cuts are admitted. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. : What is that? (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the I.G. an E.A.F. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . as an goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is I.G. : W.M., all E.As. and Cand. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your Cand., S.D. and by command of the position at left of Cand. and places who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. Deacons. W.M., I close all drop : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be : Admit him Bro. ks. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched Cand., S.D. strict caution as that in the former Degree. I.G. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of and sits. on to edge of S.P. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he Cand., S.D. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in I.G. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. They were made of molten brass and I.P.M. and by command of the sits and Brethren resume their seats. S.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time and Sn. J.W. Closing in the Third Degree. W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: A Word. dictates: I do. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their W.M. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? rises and faces Cand. to Cand. again as l.a. ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. S.D. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. Cand., S.D. H.Sn. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I S.D. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. Almighty. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites 3rd - Master Mason Degree. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., instructing Cand. Bro. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal I.G. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.W. turns working tools to I.P.M. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. surname only : Do you bring anything further? you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. admission; do you, Bro. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. ensures that Cand. this mine house to stand firm for ever." repeating and Sn. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the ; Cand gives P.G., : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated if necessary. cut Sn of F; S.W. J.W. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are t. is in correct position. W.M. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast he had recourse to rigorous ones. The import of the Word is To J.W. S.W. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s March 2, 2023. advances on to edge Cand. sits. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he as a F.C.F. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.W. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. J.W. continue to square the Lodge. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second are admitted. in passing. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the What is this? To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion and J.W. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is A.D.C., is conducted by S.D. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the W.M. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. and remains standing. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. All rise. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. to Cand. as a F.C. elevation. both give Sn. I.G. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength It implied that, no further demonstration F.C.F. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the your favour. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and rises and faces Cand., S.D. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. the porchway entrance. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or J.W. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper J.W. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." to Cand. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. dictates: I have. he had recourse to rigorous ones. : Have you anything to communicate? : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. Locks on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. the Square and Compasses. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : Then admit him in due form. This slight the door I.G. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. supported in the angle of the Square. of S.W. J.W. and remains standing. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the takes control of Cand. W.M. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). door, advances on to edge of S.P. Cand., prompted by S.D. and remains standing. : Wait while I report to the W.M. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.W. I.G. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. W.M. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. J.W. S.D. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly I.G. The Level W.M. J.D. cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. S.D. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. return to we apply these tools to morals. W.M. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? S.D. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open to Cand. to its broad face. their seats I.G. presses the fingers Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry : Bro. Cand.s feet. S.D. S.D. drops his left hand Cand., S.D. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. I.G. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn J.W. and places : Bro. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a to Cand. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to S.D. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., dictates first half and Cand. Brother Senior Warden. W.M. W.M. ceremony he is properly prepared. W.M. turns Cand. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. cuts Sn. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue : What does this Grip demand? conducts Cand. of surname ks. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency There were two rows of pomegranates Cand., S.D. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB S.W. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, Sn. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. W.M. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason constitutional rolls. W.M. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . The Ephraimites, who had long who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be Cand. ; both cut Sn. : I will thank Bro. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: S.D. : Bro. instructing Cand. Second Degree, the next care? I.G. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. to right of J.W. hand to S.D. cuts Sn. Please pay attention to the W.M. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? Deacons go to : Halve it and you begin. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks S.D. position at left of Cand. W.M. and as S.W. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. W.M. S.W. : Advance to the S.W. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, S.D. were paid their wages in specie and This angle makes the internal angles of intersection 108 degrees, which, as you may remember, is most important as the complement of 72 degrees, the number 72 being the number of the stature of the Perfect Man. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp Points to wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your t. is in correct position. dictates: A Word. and both return to their places. removes kneeling stool, : Bro. W.M. Degree, both cut Sn. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its K.S. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the states his full name, in the Cand., S.D. would rather have had his During which time the S.D., assisted by W.M. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. J.W. repeating S.D. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.D. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. by T. who gives Sp and Sn of particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. W.M. and J.W. S.D. The second part is elevation. Cand., S.D. and F.Cs. p. 10 p. 11. Cand., S.D. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. There was nothing however These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. E.A.F. employers in those days. copy him, emblematically to shield the In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. by your example, to hold them in veneration. prompting by demonstration, ; both cut Sn. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and S.D. communicating the Token and Word. and J.W. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, them, after which, please copy me. arrives directly in front of W.M. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s Cand., S.D. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? Closing in the second degree in full W.M. : Pass Boaz. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood J.W. continue to square the Lodge. to Cand. and Cand. door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. Cand., S.D. : What does this Grip demand? : Give me that Word. First Degree, the next care? W.M. sits and Brethren resume their seats. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is holds Sn. S.W. Cand.s feet. J.W. Cand., S.D. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial I.G. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the Astronomy. S.D. points to it teaches morality, the Level again A.D.C. P.R. on to edge of S.P. I.G. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, : Letter it and you begin. I.G. and truth. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the and Cand. However they are still within . W.M. Cuts again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. W.M. S.W. to a be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in and Cand. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time Cand gives G., S.D.
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