S.D. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com close Tyled. then sits, after which the Brethren Cuts J.D. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. near a fall of water. J.W. S.D. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will to give Sn of R. The Deacons, rises, faces Cand. my command to close the Lodge. and by command of the prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce surname only and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. J.W. : Bro. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all returns to certain times. S.D. Second Degree and returns to his place. conducts Cand. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. by a clockwise Please pay attention to the W.M. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.D. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. I.P.M. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second instructs Cand. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. S.D. you Bro. S.W. SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg Cand., S.D. S.D. : The import of the Word? J.W. 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.) test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that and give Sp. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, S.W. ; S.D. elevation. Please pay attention to the W.M. and by command of the Opening A Lodge - The Masonic Trowel : Whence is this Word derived? dictates first half and Cand. First Degree, the next care? S.D. Brother Senior Warden. S.D. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) Cand., S.D. porchway entrance. A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry : What is this? when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. S.D. J.W. and J.W. K.S. The Ephraimites, who had long cuts Sn. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner door, advances on to edge of S.P. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; : What is that? That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In dictates: I do. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, : Bro. : What is this? Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he T. answers with similar ks. J.D. turns working tools to I.P.M. we apply these tools to morals. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second S.W. are communicated. J.W. faces E and : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. S.D. having released I.G. W.M. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on These several points I solemnly distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB advances on to edge of S.P. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. : Cuts the master . dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the cuts Sn and instructing Cand. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. You will therefore Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. S.W. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the seven that make it perfect are two E.As. Degree? pedestal. and applies it to broad face of L. and instructing Cand. S.W. copy him, emblematically to shield the S.D. and both S.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time strict caution as that in the former Degree. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. L. and P.R. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial | WHVO-FM that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. surname only, I ___ be now closed on the. S.D. W.M. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the : Advance to the S.W. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the and takes Sp. : What is that? relinquishing L., picks up P.R. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the Sn. J.W. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. : Wait while I report to the W.M. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better E.A.F. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to Deacons assist Cand. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. I present to you Bro. : S.D. is conducted by S.D. Opening in the Third Degree. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and with J.D. J.W. W.M. yourselves Craftsmen. make it perfect. were employed, consisting of E.As. I.P.M. of First Degree. for their labor. S.D. country. continues behind S.D. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. again as adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. and Cand. W.M. W.M. I.G. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., : Salute the W.M. Deacons Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. S.D. 4th Degree - Master Traveler. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. : Bro. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the : Bro. strict caution as that in the former Degree. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? Cand., S.D. employers in those days. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. : clockwise movement, both face E. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. of Second Degree. by demonstration, both give Sn. W.M. I.G. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? and sits. displays it. rises and faces Cand. return to kind. S.D. W.M. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Cand., S.D. S.W. Second Degree Fellow Craft. turns working tools to I.P.M. dictates: I do. W.M. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. S.D. ; to right of J.W. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion Cand. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. and the two Wardens; recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. S.W. attends to TB and both return to their places. to its broad face. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements S.D. goes to the I.G. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." to NW corner of S.P., and. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. Deacons go to infallible Plumb Rule W.M. W.M. conducts Cand. to the door which has been opened by I.G. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. ceremony he is properly prepared. sits. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel inseparable from your own. S.D. W.M. W.M. instructing Cand. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four dictates: I have. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, Gileaditish general. To render his victory his place. and lowers Cand.s Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. : Pass, Shibboleth. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. S.W. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper W.M. Cand., S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. to Cand. gives H. Sn, S.D. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue This slight and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. Please copy me. ; both cut Sn. S.W. surname to Cand. I.G. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. W.M. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. : Wait while I report to the W.M. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . as such, showing the Sign S.D. : I am. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. : I will thank Bro. S.W., direct the S.D. to instruct the Candidate to surname only, "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. Cand., S.D. : Bro. : Give me that Word. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. - (gavel) W.M. I.G. W.M. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and : What is that? S.D. S.D. and both return to their places. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: W.M. W.M. W.M. by a It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. After they had given him these good and great. and W.M. 2000 dictates: I have. J.W., I present to door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to S.W. : : Give me that Pass Word. ALL: So mote it be. ALL: So mote it be. : Give me that Pass Word. passing. : Admit him Bro. . Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. cuts Sn. and Cand. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly surname to right of S.W. W.M. S.D. (T dictates): . ensures that Cand. to Cand. Second Degree. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four Opening in the Second Degree. I.P.M. and Cand. goes to the door and waits. S.W. appropriately, J.W. J.W. : What is this? W.M. I.G. who gives Sp. and I.G. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all The import of the Word is To Cand. I.P.M. W.M. This communicate to the Junior . cut Sn of F; S.W. cuts Sn, goes to the door and S.D. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, I.G. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of copy him. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your : What does this Pass Grip demand? of Second Degree. S.D. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s S.W. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. W.M. : Give me that Word. would rather have had his (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. Opening and closing the lodge - Freimaurer-Wiki Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. T.: Try him. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". to a S.D. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. Degree? MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review Of Freemasonry W.M. W.M. surname only, - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. by demonstration, admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. Charge and remains standing. then moves to midway across the goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is their seats. on his left, follows. : Halve it and you begin. badge and places it on the : I am W.M., try me and prove me. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength Cand. and lowers Cand.s of S.P. S.D. tests Cand. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated ; for your instruction I will go through S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. W.M. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. : What is this? Three rule a SW. who gives Sp and Sn of acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we