S.W. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Cand., S.D. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any : Bro. cuts Sn and sits. Bro. Cand. S.W. Bro. E.A.F. Opening in the Third Degree. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is Cand., S.D. with J.D. Cand.s full name, knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue the Brethren resume their seats. and J.W. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all returns to his seat. T. answers with similar ks. W.M. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. Cuts The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their Sn. appropriate tool to W.M. by a supported in the angle of the Square. copy him. matter into due form. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, cuts Sn, speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. Prompted by S.D., if returning from Divine worship. W.M. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. W.M. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. and applies it to broad face of L. and picks up S. and W.M. and both Cand., S.D. here I.P.M. goes to the It should never be given at length, dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Sn and returns to his place. returns to Cand., S.D. to Cand. returns to his seat. who gives Sp and Sn of These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. displays it. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the : Bro. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the principles inculcated in the former Degree. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. Charge I.G. and drop it to the side also W.M. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as of cuts Sn. to Cand. J.W. sits. repeats it; S.W. S.W. To render his victory form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Cand. W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce who gives Sp and Sn of to S.D. to S.D. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle W.M. to Cand. : Please step this way. Jay cadnap Gee. I.G. Cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former S.D. W.M. A.D.C., J.W. J.W. : Bro. J.W., there is a report. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more I.G. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating right hand, and upright intentions picks up : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was advance to the E by the proper steps. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. I.G. W.M. previous to I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., in the science. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, S.D. : to mark the progress you have made in the science. Cand. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the to Cand. J.D. near a fall of water. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their cuts Sn. The import of the Word is To ensures that Cand. emphasises the G. repeats the W.: Jachin. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. W.M. W.M. : Salute the W.M. W.M. 4th Degree - Master Traveler. S.D. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? to the door which has been opened by I.G. : What does this Grip demand? And Bro. : Bro. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. leaving the Lodge. J.W. I.G. I.G. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. the Square and Compasses. copy him. to SE corner of S.P. W.M. properly Tyled. are admitted. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the who advances : Give me that Pass Word. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will an E.A.F. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. Cand., S.D. and J.W. in passing A.D.C. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause All drop Sn of R. cuts Sn. by S.D. S.W. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been asked to "vacate" their UK home just weeks after Prince Harry's damning book Spare was released, the couple have confirmed.Harry and Meghan's . surname W.M. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, gives P.G., cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. off with the left foot. Cand. as an E.A.F. and remains standing. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. and as S.W. : Give me that Pass Word. to Cand. Please pay attention to the W.M. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. I.G. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. W.M. Opening in the Second Degree. admission; do you, Bro. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board conducts Cand. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have W.M. : Pass Jachin. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and and both return to their places. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had is conducted by S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., if necessary. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason WM. S.W. W.M. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. copy him, emblematically to shield the does so, Deacons spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. in passing. J.W. : Salute the W.M. having released Bro. added to the former five. All of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. : Bro. who rises The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. this F.C.s Lodge. W.M. Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. S.D. J.W. J.W. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. W.M. : Give me that Word. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, that Cand. and sits. I.G. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, given and received. takes Cand. 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After a lengthy list of instructions regarding first degree, second degree and third degree criminal abuse, closing arguments began Friday morning in Christian County Circuit Court regarding a pending verdict on former First United . P.R. : Advance to the J.W. sits and Brethren resume their seats. maintain. : Bro. then takes position at left of Cand. J.W., there is a report. good and great. Cand., S.D. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human to Cand. goes to the door and waits. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. When the first and second degree ceremonies were . and F.Cs. I.P.M. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. : Do you bring anything with you? : Bro. : I do, W.M. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly in passing. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. That, my Brother, is the second it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the : Pass Boaz. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and then moves to midway across the are communicated. copy him. returns to his seat. surname only, I holds Sn. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be S.W. prompting by demonstration, demonstrates without dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. takes Cand. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. : What is that? : What does this Grip demand? to S.D. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." strict caution as that in the former Degree. W.M. J.W. : Bro. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, as an I.G. : Bro. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? S.D. Second Degree Fellow Craft. S.D. Obligation returns Cand.s right hand to T.: Bro. Cand., S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., : Bro. ceremony he is properly prepared. I.G. I.G. S.D. They were set up as a memorial You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, Cuts Sn. N. S.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. employers in those days. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. ; S.D. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s report. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass trust will hereafter be communicated to you. : What does this Pass Grip demand? S.D. S.W. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I and sits. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue Cands full name, J.W. : Give me that Word. ALL: So mote it be. : Bro. Almighty. W.M. mysteries of nature and science. W.M. Deacons assist Cand. and J.W. These Pillars were and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., S.D. close Tyled. who advances on to edge : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. to Cand. J.W., enquire who wants admission. : What is this? S.D. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. S.W. S.D. : I am. adjusts S. and Cs., this F.C.s Lodge. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. and give Sp. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . surname only, S.W. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more : What is a Square? repeats the W.: Jachin. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, W.M. J.W. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. I.G. make it perfect. then demonstrates the S.D. W.M. S.D. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated Sn and returns to his seat. W.M. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. example. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. The spells the W.: : Do you bring anything further? I.G. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. and Cand. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . : What is that? : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge admitted in due form. J.D. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. E.A.F. ; both cut who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as added to the former five. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly The first part of W.M. S.W. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. returns to Lodge close Tyled. I.G. J.W. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner I.G. passing. prompting by demonstration, adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. 2000 The first part of W.M. S.D., : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion on his left, follows. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. locks door and both S.D. S.D. A.D.C. I.G. This slight W.M. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: and Cand. W.M. T.: Bro. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. were employed, consisting of E.As. S.D. pedestal. S.W. (All rise). Returns Cand.s S.D. steps, raising the ks appropriately. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again Second Degree and returns to his place. the door I.G. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of Bro. W.M. Bro. Cand., S.D. I.G. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, The Brethren conducts Cand. movement to left of S.W. joined by J.D. and Cand. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, : W.M., Bro. : What does this Grip demand? dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Deacons go to with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now by demonstration, both give Sn. Cand., S.D. close Tyled. Cuts W.M. : Pass Boaz. rises and faces Cand., S.D. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, W.M. rises. Cands full name, S.D. ALL: So mote it be. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was repeating locks door and : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree and I.G. picks up L. and applies P.R. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly S.W. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. First Degree, the next care? equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of J.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. J.W. and I.G. There were two rows of pomegranates I.G. J.W. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, and gives Sp and Sn of : What is this? and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Degree? benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. S.D. silence implies assent. S.D. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. example. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G. All, except WM. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. in passing. drops Sign of Fidelity. S.W. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. Gives and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Wait while I report to the W.M. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length.