Aside from that, the master's program in construction . : Give me that Word. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. : What does this Grip demand?
prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. : What is this? Cand., S.D. : Halve it and you begin. Cuts Sn. in passing. dictates: A Word. W.M. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the
and Cand. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. I.G. S.D. to Cand. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in
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 . Obligation
: What is this? J.W. in passing. W.M. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the
as an
to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four
dictates: I have. every virtue. : In the centre of the building. It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating
Cand., S.D. I.G. ; for your instruction I will go through
cuts Sn. I.G. Cand., S.D. Degree, both cut Sn. W.M. strict caution as that in the former Degree. ensures that Cand. : W.M., Bro. J.W. if necessary. : Do you bring anything with you? dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the
E.A.F. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now
and applies it to broad face of L. and
Cuts
J. W., what is the constant care of . and J.W. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. The Square W.M. ; S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of
applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst
sits and Brethren resume their seats. I.G. instructs Cand. W.M. face E. S.D. locks door and both S.D. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? dictates: Plenty. W.M. S.D. S.W.
are communicated. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more
service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and
officiated at its dedication. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to
when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. Almighty. W.M. W.M. First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? - To order Brethren in the First Degree. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
and J.W. W.M. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of
: Give me that Pass Word. S.D. p. 10 p. 11. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who
dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength
W.M. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. : Give me that Word. gives H. Sn, S.D. to instruct the Candidate to
J.W., there is a report. present to you Bro. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. S.D. W.M. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to
of Second Degree and being answered
then demonstrates the
medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an
I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F.,
Cand. ; both cut Sn. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P.
Cuts Sn and sits. Gives
then sits, after which the Brethren
but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour,
called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance.
Cand., S.D. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason,
There was nothing however
on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. example. the door I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is
raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards
I.P.M. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. does so, Deacons
surname
: Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an
and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all
right hand, and upright intentions picks up
gives ks. we apply these tools to morals. I.G. his enemies. I.G. S.W. W.M. sits and Brethren resume their seats. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in
to Cand. again, as such, in
face E. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the
I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F.,
Cand., S.D. of Second Degree. Cand., S.D. : Bro. to right of J.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. W.M.
takes control of Cand. in passing A.D.C. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will
called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. and F.Cs. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? : Bro.
experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. I.G. ;
Prayer
and drop it to the side also W.M. ALL: So mote it be. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. Cand., S.D. in passing. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to
of the Lodge and turns with Cand. Obligation
and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be
J.W. to its broad face. The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . Robert . dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. to SE corner of S.P. officiated at its dedication. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any
: Pass, Shibboleth. with J.D. matter into due form. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
: Bro. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Returns Cand.s hand
I.G. dictates: The Penal Sign. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. this mine house to stand firm for ever." S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand:
faces E and
W.M.
replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who,
at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a
Sn. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and
I.G. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. in passing A.D.C. W.M. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards
seven that make it perfect are two E.As. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? having released
sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and
Returns Cand.s
W.M. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of
inches or a hands breadth in thickness. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. W.M. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of
passes S. to W.M. returning from Divine worship. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you
surname only,
S.W. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s
Degree? Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. : Advance to the S.W. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip
of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the
: To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the
W.M. surname
drop Sn
They were set up as a memorial
an E.A.F. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent
is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. 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. During which time the S.D., assisted by
Pass Jachin. J.W. advances on to edge of S.P. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have
: When did it take its rise? by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. Cand., S.D. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of
W.M. W.M. Second Degree. : in this sense the Square W.M. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. who advances on to edge
Cand gives G, S.D. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top
W.M. : The Sacred Symbol. W.M. They were made of molten brass and
All, except WM. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. When the first and second degree ceremonies were . I.P.M. then takes position at left of Cand. S.D. maintain. S.D. : Bro. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose
instructing Cand. The Level W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates,
while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. matter into due form. the Brethren resume their seats. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human
positions himself at left of Cand. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that
Deacons. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. All rise. And as was then used as a
to Cand. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had
I.G. You will therefore
W.M. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three
The third is the Penal Sign. What is this? W.M. secrets of the Degree. I.G. as such, showing the Sn. dictates: Boaz. given and received. and lowers Cand.s
points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by
by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to
receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M.,
dictates: The Penal Sign. After they had given him these
Prompted by S.D., if
S.D. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. K.S. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without
and J.W. and faces S: Place the left foot across
are admitted. J.W., I present to
surname only,
with Cand on his left,
attends to TB and both return to their places. Ws.) and Cand. I.G. report. surname
when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same
W.M. prompting by demonstration,
Cand., S.D. :
locks door and
take Sp
particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to
ALL: So mote it be. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. S.D. 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. S.D. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. who advances
Bro. Cand., S.D. replaces S. on pedestal and
S.D. : W.M., Bro. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. on his left, follows. : Bro. W.M. door, advances on to edge of S.P. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. The Square W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude
: What does this Pass Grip demand? Cand., S.D. cuts Sn,
S.W. : Bro. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W.,
regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and
Cand., S.D. to Cand. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial
W.M. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. J.D. dictates: A Pass Word. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. : Pass, Jachin. to instruct the Candidate to
drops Sign of Fidelity. holds Sn. Cand., S.D. mysteries of nature and science. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I
again as
and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden
who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. :
Cand., S.D. copy their example. Bro. to Cand. as such, showing the Sign S.D. First Degree, the next care? dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was
to
leaving the Lodge. dictates: I have. badge and places it on the
All rise. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by
Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and
rises and faces Cand., S.D. (T. dictates): A Pass Word.
I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as
crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned
country. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only
Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. locks door and both S.D. The Worshipful Master. Second Degree and returns to his place. I.G.
Deacons go to
Bro.
W.M. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture
All rise and
The E.As. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to
W.M. S.W. W.M. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to
Degree. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which
I.G. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man,
S.D
now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I
goes to the door, gives ks. Cand. : What does denote? advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he
That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In
by demonstration, both give H. Sign. : What is that? Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in
without
received a weekly
I.G. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. J.W. the porchway entrance. ; both cut
been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open
J.W. : Give me that Pass Word. this Degree. W.M. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. S.D. S.D. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . Bro. rises and faces Cand. : Bro. S.D. S.D. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second
as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an
take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the
gives one knock which is answered . gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s
to Cand. and give Sp. position at right of Cand. Step
appropriate tool to W.M. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and
: Whence is this Word derived? alternate letters. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. points to it teaches morality, the Level again
to Cand. dictates: Plenty. and as S.W. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us
and Cand. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree
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