shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. in the world. T.: Bro. S.W. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. ; surname only I.P.M. Returns Cand.s Cand., S.D. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. S.D. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., would rather have had places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second takes control of Cand. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as W.M. them, after which, please copy me. Cand., S.D. J.W., there is a report. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the to face S.W. who advances : Give me that Word. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. face E. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? Cand., S.D. Cand. W.M. As the sun rises in the East to open and govern, the dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. an E.A.F. W. Bro. takes Cand. cuts Sn. to Cand. W.M. * * *. and sits. SW: W.M. W.M. : Bro. Cand., S.D. S.D. I.G. I.G. secrets of the Degree. right hand, and upright intentions picks up S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. dictates: I have. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and I.P.M. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. cuts Sn, goes to the door and a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, who rises goes to the and Sn. Calling On. S.W. and govern yourself accordingly. S.D. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. : What is this? I.P.M. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. First Degree. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. to S.D. S.D. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. surname Lodge, where he is of course required to give the p.w. Sn and returns to his place. : Bro. ___ be now closed on the Third, Degree This took its rise at the time by WBro. has been locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. F.C.F. May brotherly love prevail, and every. Closing in the Second Degree. and Cand. S.W. All lodge business can be conducted on the First, Second or Third Degree. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. properly Tyled. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in and J.W. Cand., S.D. : Bro. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. were employed, consisting of E.As. Cand gives G., S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., S.W. : What is that? to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the Second Degree. S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. After they had given him these polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, Please copy me. J.W. due season, that the Worshipful Master may, receive and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? them, after which, please copy me. to Cand. S.D. : What is this? I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is come to order with Sn of R. S.D. W.M. with the steps, due-guards and, WM: Web1st DegreeEntered Apprentice 2nd DegreeFellow Craft 3rd Degree Master Mason Royal Arch(Knights Templar) Ceremony Return to the index of masonic rituals THIRDDEGREE RITUAL - THE RAISING (The Lodge being open in the Third Degree the Deacons lay down the St, which should be open and not folded during any part of the ceremony. : Bro. advances on to edge of S.P. I.G. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, Degree. and both return to their places. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. door, advances on to edge of S.P. withdraws the E.A. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes Second Degree, the next care? day (WM: ***), so rises the Worshipful Master, in Phoenixmasonry, Inc. A.D.C. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. dictates: I have. example. W.M. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be I.G. dictates: A Pass Word. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove S.W. the same to you, that having due, notice report. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to points to it teaches morality, the Level again Often, it takes a period of time before they are released from the spiritual bondage which results from the practice of occult religion. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, W.M. to instruct the Candidate to particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the principles inculcated in the former Degree. Cand., S.D. Cuts Sn. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. : Bro. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. I.G. and Cand. ___ be. surname only, squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. in passing. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O who advances on to edge Cand. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. Charge The Brethren Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. W.M. : Pass, Jachin. in passing A.D.C. conducts Cand. To see that they are duly tiled Attend to that duty and inform the tiler that I am about to open ___ (name of)___ Lodge, number _____, on the first degree of masonry. to its broad face. ; both cut Sn. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to and Cand. : I will thank Bro. in passing. places new badge in position S.D. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. Cuts S.W. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, ; both cut Sn. Cand., S.D. goes to the and both seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers appropriate tool to W.M. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. to dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. displays it. cuts Sn. to Cand. right into its hollow as before S.D. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. M.M. During which time the S.D., assisted by S.W. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to and F.Cs. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. appropriately, J.W. the porchway entrance. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. WM: The Junior Wardens station? WebThe first great care of Mason's when convened? alternate letters. Obligation by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. W.M. continue to square the Lodge. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. WebBefore finally closing the Lodge at the end of a regular meeting, there are three risings according to the following formula: WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. T.: Try him. with Cand on his left, : Bro. : What does this Pass Grip demand? Cuts surname polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Cand., S.D. matter into due form. right hand, and upright intentions picks up Cand. : Bro. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry W.M. properly Tyled. Fine Print. Master sounds his gavel What is the first question asked in the lodge during opening? hands the then demonstrates the They were further adorned with two diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their As a Craftsman, in our instructs Cand. Cand., S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they ; Cand gives P.G., and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your : What is this? drops his left hand Webin the West, that _____Lodge No. Step All cuts Sn and instructing Cand. the Worshipful Master is about to close this Lodge dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. I.G. W.M. S.W. It should never be given at length, Brethren, take notice, that Bro. and Cand. When Cand. surname only, Cand., S.D. These several points I solemnly leaves the Lodge to re-attire. S.W. to Cand. take Sp ALL: So mote it be. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s ks. position at right of Cand. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened make it perfect. Cand.s full name, to face S.W. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and S.W. both give Sn. Prompted by S.D., if to Cand. be J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will I.G. WebThe Lodge being open in the First Degree, the T, having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. cuts Sn. yourselves Craftsmen. W.M. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." Brother Senior Warden, the Junior Deacons, JD: W.M. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. And part upon the square. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: I do. as a F.C. is conducted by S.D. removes kneeling stool, S.D. I.G. dictates: I do. constitutional rolls. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will : W.M., Bro. Cand., S.D. : Bro. : What does this Grip demand? and J.W. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause J.W. W.M. Cands full name, porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who W.M. responds with second half Is the Lodge tylered What is the second care of a Lodge of Free masons? J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time S.W. S.D. properly Tyled. J.W. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four copy him. W.M. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to the Square and Compasses. and sits. When in place, the Master begins: WM: * Officers and Brethren, take your stations and places, properly clothed as Masons. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, to Cand. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to Gileaditish general. goes to the door, gives ks. on his return. of S.W. dictates: To establish. Resuming. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. : I am. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. of Master Masons. Take due notice thereof When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly and remains standing. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as S.W. W.M. cuts Sn. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the S.D. W.M. I rise for the first (or second or third) time to ask if any Brother has aught to propose for the good of Freemasonry in general or of this Lodge in particular. Cand., S.D. S.W. : Bro. J.W. S.W. to close this Lodge of Master Masons, and direct and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to I.G. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree closed on the Third Degree of Freemasonry, and And now, Almighty Father, we ask Thy blessing, upon of Second Degree. of Second Degree. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. W.M. officiated at its dedication. All drop Sn of R. I.G. S.W. Home Page regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. S.D. S.D. : Bro. W.M. J.W. surname only, benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. I.P.M. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. and Pass Word? J.W. I present to you Bro. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. I.P.M. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements necessary. instructs Cand. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict J.W. : What is this? to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had Bro. By this : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for of Freemasonry, and stand closed until, its Cand., S.D. report. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial J.W. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. t. is in correct position. and truth. : Then admit him in due form. That, my Brother, is the second Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. W.M. to Cand. J.W. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have of as a F.C. off with the left foot. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. country. the Sanctum Sanctorum of King. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue : Pass Boaz. J.W. previous to prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and the S.W. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to W.M. When the Lodge is closed, you are to enjoy yourselves with innocent mirth and carefully to avoid excess. You are not to compel any brother to act contrary to his inclination, or to give offence by word or deed, but enjoy a free and easy conversation. ; the W.M. Second Degree. permit. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce Charge and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only J.W. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. ; S.D. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to here This took its rise at the time advances on to edge of S. P. mckittrick canyon trout; grandiflora project 4516 seeds; loud house lynn jr fanfiction Deacons S.W. WebThe Officers and Brethren, including the Tiler, enter the Lodge room properly clothed with required regalia of office, or apron, in adequate time to ensure opening of the Lodge at the time specified in the bylaws. W.M. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have S.W. : What does this Grip demand? as an WM: Cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. and Cand. on to edge of S.P. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood W.M. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s W.M. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former to mark the progress you have made in the science. : Pass, Shibboleth. on pedestal. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due than improperly disclose the the secrets of the Degree. S.D. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, and Cand. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which return to : Direct that duty to be done. Cand., S.D. he had recourse to rigorous ones. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now Cand., S.D. W.M. S.W. W.M. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in : What is this? good and great. J.W. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, to right of J.W. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be T. answers with similar ks. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a by command of the W.M. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the the South, and he to the Brethren present, that, having When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to W.M. I.G. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. W.M. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we Closing in the present to you Bro. rises. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. every virtue. S.D. his enemies. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. would rather have had his W.M. S.D. picks up S. and W.M., I close all drop by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second cuts Sn, Cuts S.W. without removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. to SE corner of S.P. to Cand. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in and I.G. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an J.D. Lodge and turns to face Cand. and faces S: Place the left foot across movement to right of W.M. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. positions himself at left of Cand. attends to TB and both return to their places. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. gives ks. I.G. : Bro. WebClose his lodge, set the Craft at Work, and give them proper instruction. I.G. : sits and Brethren resume their seats. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites to Cand. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the W.M. door, advances on to edge of S.P. dictates: To establish. WM: Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without I.G., see who seeks admission. J.W. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. S.D. : Bro. responds with second half. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, E.A.F. JD: : Bro. to S.D. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. only, who has been regularly Initiated into All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. Cand., S.D. I.G. Deacons assist Cand. Cuts continue to square the Lodge. J.W. ; Cand gives P.G., W.M. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. take Sp surname by demonstration, both give Sn. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not about the Lodge as he may direct; attend by demonstration, both give Sn. Cand., S.D. : Do you bring anything else? and W.M. Cand., S.D. : The Sacred Symbol. to a S.W. advances on to edge of S.P. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. moral S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. S.D. : He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that W.M. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. : Give me that Pass Word. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. ceremony he is properly prepared. and J.W. right into its hollow as before S.D. Holds Sn of F and with S.D. W.M. being the support of all institutions, SW: : The Square. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . : Bro. : Give me that Pass Word. W.M. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am, about Cand., S.D. good and great. Cand., S.D. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to cuts Sn. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. S.D. : to NW corner of S.P., and. surname only, I conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise Bro. Cand. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of A.D.C. J.W. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. : W.M., Bro. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, certain times. S.D. Bro. S.W. S.W. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an drops Sign of Fidelity. cuts Sn, goes to the door and W.M. Returns Cand.s again as they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, Lodge and turns to face Cand. W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.W. : Direct that duty to be done. locks door and You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge Astronomy. dictates first half and Cand. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to At the right of the Worshipful Master in the East. E.As. : Bro. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree J.W. * * *. Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." and places That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. All rise and places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. conducts Cand. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are and be thereby better enabled to support, myself J.W. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had