Closing spells the W.: : Bro. Brethren, it is the order of the Worshipful Master, communicated and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same I.G., see who seeks admission. and applies it to broad face of L. and you Bro. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will Cand., S.D. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree carefully to observe that the means of, refreshment I.G. S.W. J.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Amen. similarly by T, returns to his place. properly Tyled. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal You will therefore J.W. W.M. This communicate to the Junior Warden, in sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and cuts Sn, goes to the door and Please pay attention to the W.M. Pass Jachin. I.G. WM. E.A.F. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength W.M. You are not to compel J.W. points to Cand.s feet. S.W. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper of First Degree as they walk post W.M. Bro. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose S.D. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in hand to S.D. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass and Sn. T.: Try him. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. to SE corner of S.P. I.G. off with the left foot. by demonstration, both give Sn. appropriately, J.W. : Give me that Pass Word. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to WebThe Lodge being open in the First Degree, the T, having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of W.M. Deacons assist Cand. : The Sacred Symbol. Astronomy. moral Deacons. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the : Pass, Jachin. cuts Sn and remains standing. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. There will be a formal dinner on December 17th, our second meeting, during our Christmas Party. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. who advances on to edge Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of ensures that Cand. J.W. Cand. to close this Lodge of Master Masons, and, JD: : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, permission recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency to his seat in the SE. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, continues behind S.D. their seats I.G. the alarms at the outer door and report the, same : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. S.D. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second cuts Sn and sits. W.M. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast By a Brother Master Mason without, armed with, JD: : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated cuts Sn. in passing. The Square W.M. Sn. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the W.M. W.M. surname only to Cand. ALL: So mote it be. Cand. closed on the Third Degree of Freemasonry, and their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to of Second Degree. : Give me that Pass Word. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: him to tyle accordingly. JD: Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. of Master Masons. and J.W. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., : Advance to the S.W. J.W. Cand. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as I.G. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the dictates: A Word. Amen. to his seat in the SE. S.W. goes to the door and waits. Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you, that J.W., I present to then moves to midway across the Cand., S.D. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn replaces S. on pedestal and It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, S.P. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. surname only cuts Sn. Points to S.D. the W.M. S.D. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. prompting SW: God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. S.D. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. appropriate tool to W.M. faces E and as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or I.G. W.M. Returns Cand.s Bro. : Bro. : The import of the Word? of S.P. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to S.W. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. Lodge No. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. S.D. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, : Pass Jachin. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. the Senior Warden in the West to assist, the H.Sn. W.M. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the or popular world, who are not Freemasons. as well as the substitute, are communicated, from to give Sn of R. The Deacons, W.M. : What is that? his place. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., W.M. I.G. to Cand. Cand. on his left, follows. I.G. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. and is given by elevating the S.D. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. All is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. : I will thank Bro. sits and Brethren resume their seats. That I might obtain the Masters Word, travel in, foreign J.W. T. answers with similar ks. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the to NW corner of S.P., and. example. : Let the Candidate rise. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of May we love one another in. kind. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion who gives Sp and Sn of Points to is answered by S.W. right hand, and upright intentions picks up (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the I present to you Bro. this time, the steps, due-guards and signs of the 3, degrees, give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now completed the overthrow of his enemies. This slight cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. porchway entrance. : To what does it allude? J.W., in this position what have you discovered? S.D. WM: Cand., S.D. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. received a weekly advances on to edge of S.P. : What does this Grip demand? S.D. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. WebIn our first December meeting we will have a First Degree, conferred by Junior Warden Bro. S.D. Thus the Square W.M. by T. WebThe first great care of Mason's when convened? to face S.W. if necessary. Returns Cand.s S.W. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce S.D. : Bro. : What does this Grip demand? returning from Divine worship. Second Degree and returns to his place. Gives S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. It implied that, no further demonstration S.W. instructing Cand. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, Cand. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove J.W. I.G. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes : I will state that the badge with which you have now been S.D. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.W. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." : Bro. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. Cand., S.D. picks up S. and l.a. Prompted by S.D., if The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will : What does this Pass Grip demand? W.M. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles repeats the W.: Jachin. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. turn face W.M., and wait. W.M. to Cand. Webbeing at the Lodge at least half an hour before the time shown on the summons. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. : Halve it and you begin. S.W. movement to right of W.M. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose the Square and Compasses. : W.M., all E.As. W.M. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. locks door and repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. : Have you anything to communicate? : I do, W.M. I, communicate : What is that? and remains standing. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper on to edge of S.P. : Bro. W.M. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. matter into due form. and sits. that Cand. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the : What does this Grip demand? instructing Cand. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. J. R. Cleland, M.A., D.D., P.P.A.G. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more Subdue every discordant, passion : Whence is this Word derived? places new badge in position S.D. position at left of Cand. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., countries, work and receive Masters, wages, S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and of conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of ; S.D. : Do you bring anything further? who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. J.W. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of So should we, my, Brethren, I.G. This piece contains major spoilers for The Lodge. and J.W. of Master Masons, assembled in a place, representing J.W. S.W. conducts Cand. E.A.F. to me through the Senior Warden, in again as be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in both give Sn. WebS. to Cand. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is country. J.W. who rises Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. W.M. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? to right Closing in the dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. I.G. Lodge, where he is of course required to give the p.w. W.M. James Colditz. permit. These Pillars were W.M., I close all drop to Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp Master sounds his gavel What is the first question asked in the lodge during opening? : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the Is everyone in the lodge a Free mason both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. S.W. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to SW: All horror is designed to make you feel discomfort. Cands full name, S.P. Officers collars and gauntlets should be appropriately set out. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and surname only, Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that J.W. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an were paid their wages in specie and rises and faces Cand. in the science. door, advances on to edge of S.P. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second A.D.C. The third is the Penal Sign. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to to Cand. prompting by demonstration, Craft at work, giving them proper instruction, WM: Deacons go to 's chair he figuratively enters the Lodge and is duly presented to the W.M. Located in 500-acres of pristine forest, this is one of the best places to disconnect from the modern world and enjoy the tranquility of nature. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their and Sn of the Second Degree. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. advances on to edge of S.P. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: WM: Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. W.M. S.W. The E.As. hand to S.D. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D., S.D. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary I.G. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. close Tyled. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. When Closed. on his return. dictates: I do. I.P.M. * * *. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: then sits, after which prompting Cand. take Sp That, my Brother, is the second ALL: So mote it be. dictates: A Word. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to Brethren, take notice, that Bro. : Give me that Pass Word. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. (S) Worshipful Master, the substitute has come, WM: he had recourse to rigorous ones. Cuts Three rule a of Master Masons. Take due notice thereof The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. and Cand. inseparable from your own. SW: and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary Officers of a typical Freemason lodge. Cand., S.D. with Cand on his left, of Freemasonry, and stand closed until, its Lodge and turns to face Cand. rises and faces Cand., S.D. I.G. Cand., S.D. J.W. This Cand., S.D. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made The Level W.M. WebWhen a Mason becomes a born again Christian, he sees Freemasonry clearly for the first time. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to Resuming. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I : Bro. Bro. Cuts Sn. East to the Senior Warden in the West, and, welcome
