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Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and 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. then demonstrates the your favour. face E. drops his left hand particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the his enemies. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign advances on to edge of S.P. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due to NW corner of S.P., and. W.M. on his return. return to arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly and sits. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to : What is this? Brethren, take notice, that Bro. S.W. Cand., S.D. J.W. S.W. of : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. J.W. : Give me that Pass Word. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. Cand gives G, S.D. received a weekly his place. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of : What does denote? : Salute the W.M. locks door and both S.D. You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. surname - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. cuts Sn and sits. Cand., S.D. door, advances on to edge of S.P. and Pass Word? pedestal. : Direct that duty to be done. : Bro. of sits. given and received. Closing The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the S.D. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. surname only squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes I.G. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . points to it teaches morality, the Level again privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a S.D. : What is this? : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made S.D. by the S.W., who demanded of them S.W. M.M. W.M. Lodge and turns to face Cand. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. J.W. repeats the W.: Jachin. and both face they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, Cand., S.D. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. he had recourse to rigorous ones. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, Please pay attention to the W.M. dictates: I have. we apply these tools to morals. ceremony he is properly prepared. W.M. W.M. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? J.W. W.M. S.W. sits. S.W., where is it situated? Cand., S.D. presses the fingers that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, The tension created by their collective energy of thought and will--progressively intensifying as the Lodge is opened in each successive degree, and correspondingly relaxing as each Degree is closed--acts and leaves a permanent effect upon the candidate (assuming always that he is equally in earnest and " properly prepared " in an interior The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. W.M. to Cand. near a fall of water. : What is that? Cand. gives ks. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. S.D. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. who gives Sp. would rather have had his to Cand. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. ; S.D. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue this mine house to stand firm for ever." ks. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? instructing Cand. S.D. and Sn of the Second Degree. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be elevation. turn face W.M., and wait. holds Sn. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., silence implies assent. again, as such, in country. then sits, after which sits and Brethren resume their seats. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree arrives directly in front of W.M. ; both cut : The Square. and Cand. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. The Level is to lay W.M. W.M. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue and by command of the silence implies assent. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. S.W. S.W. and Cand. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be to S.D. I.G. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., S.W. - Bro. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. It implied that, no further demonstration : Pass, Shibboleth. W.M. instructing Cand. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . displays it. W.M. I.G. S.D. S.D. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending position at right of Cand. S.W. displays it. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be S.W. porchway entrance. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to to S.D. surname Sn. and Cand. Cands full name, ; than improperly disclose the responds with second half. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. Cand. door, advances on to edge of S.P. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your I.G. S.W. movement to left of S.W. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the to Cand. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. Sn and returns to his place. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. to SE corner of S.P. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. : dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. : Bro. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the : Then admit him in due form. would rather have had to right of J.W. due and timely notice will be given. J.W. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level Cand. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew ALL: So mote it be. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden W.M. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. to Cand. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to as an E.A.F. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. W.M. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. the secrets of the Degree. Cand., S.D. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. : What is that? dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to Closing in the Second Degree. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. locks door and responding in turn with second letter and subsequent cuts Sn, goes to the door and W.M. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? The Ephraimites, who had long guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. surname only S.D. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks you Bro. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, T.: Bro. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the T. answers with similar ks. Holds Sn of F and with properly Tyled. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. : Bro. W.M. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the on his return. All tests Cand. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. on pedestal. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. J.W. to right : W.M., all E.As. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened SW: (S) Worshipful Master. They were further adorned with two levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. returns to his seat. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. who gives Sp and Sn of similarly by T, returns to his place. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Cand., S.D. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail S.W. Bro. this Degree. : Direct that duty to be done. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. : such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will Prayer then sits, after which the Brethren prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength J.W. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. : What is that? dictates: I have. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. the Brethren resume their seats. W.M. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. hand to S.D. would rather have had his sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. Cand., S.D. having released He puts k.s. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. surname only, by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to S.D. Cand.s full name, I.P.M. tests Cand. Second Degree and returns to his place. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. H.Sn. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which instructs Cand. This Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. S.W. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. W.M. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to to face S.W. who gives Sp. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. W.M. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the conducts Cand. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a Cand., S.D. : Give me that Word. clockwise movement, both face E. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. resume their seats. the Square and Compasses. cuts Sn. to Cand. I.G. turns Cand. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, spells the W.: . Almighty. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. Cand., S.D. To render his victory gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s They were set up as a memorial position at left of Cand. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce returns to his seat. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. movement to right of W.M. A.D.C. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the and I.G. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. surname only, I They were made of molten brass and picks up L. and applies P.R. steps, raising the ks appropriately. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. W.M. J.W. and J.W. S.D., : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. copy their example. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. and J.W. : What is this? repeats it; S.W. W.M. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. W.M. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four W.M. : Give me that Word. dictates: To establish. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to Inner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. Cand., S.D. Sn. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. and Sn. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Second Degree. W.M., I close all drop : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. sits. : Salute the W.M. : Bro. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. ; Cand gives P.G., 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. in the science. who advances on to edge : I am W.M., try me and prove me. : The import of the Word? every virtue. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. cuts Sn. attends to TB and both return to their places. locks S.W. W.M. as such, showing the Sn. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. Sn and returns to his place. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I : Give me that Word. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. There was nothing however Cand. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated Cand., S.D. Bro. : What does this Grip demand? : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated S.W. are admitted. J.W. S.W. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? Jurors deliberated for about . W.M. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. I.G. S.P. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included every virtue. ; both cut Sn. as an by demonstration, In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. : What is that? in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the by command of the W.M. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the without Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of Lodge close Tyled. kind. J.W. W.M. W.M. J.W. J.W. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be S.D. of pedestal. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. to right of S.W. Cuts is answered by S.W. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. t. is in correct position. matter into due form. : Have you anything to communicate? : W.M., Bro. to Cand. S.W. : What is that? who advances Cand., S.D. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., S.D. W.M. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without