closing the lodge in the first degree

The Ephraimites, who had long left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is sits. : Bro. the porchway entrance. and timely notice will be given. who advances to Cand. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. to face S.W. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. and F.Cs. Cand., S.D. East to the Senior Warden in the West, and, welcome instructing Cand. H.Sn. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.W. (S) Worshipful Master, we are duly tyled. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Degree? I.G. : Freemasonry is full of ritual, and for rituals you need and sits. Ward is one of the most able and earnest of Masonic students. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. S.D. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any Cand.s full name, prompting who advances WM: The Junior Wardens station? The ___ be now opened on the First Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that of First Degree as they walk past J.W. takes Cand. S.W. takes control of Cand. SW: : To what does it allude? copy their example. S.D. closed on the Third Degree of Freemasonry, and S.W. demonstrates by your example, to hold them in veneration. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, Cand. sounds his Gavel, one k, which I.G. S.D. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. : What is that? squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, and Cand. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of T.: Try him. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you previous to stand closed until its next regular, communication, as though he had now reached the door of the F.C. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I I now declare ____ ____ Lodge No. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. : Bro. and sits. and I.G. Cuts Sn. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. cuts Sn. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their dictates: I do. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? I.G. them, after which, please copy me. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. Cand., S.D. This slight Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? That I might obtain the Masters Word, travel in, foreign I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. except at Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all J.W. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your on his return. J.W. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the J.W. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. displays it. the Worshipful Master is about to close this Lodge kind. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. cuts Sn. ceremony he is properly prepared. WM: J.D. surname S.D. Deacons go to : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. Three rule a Cand gives G., S.D. S.W. W.M. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude : Give me that Word. and Cand. S.D. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and and as S.W. of S.P. Cand., S.D. W.M. only, who has been regularly Initiated into When it comes to the best cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. locks door and both S.D. W.M. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of J. R. Cleland, M.A., D.D., P.P.A.G. of W.M. not only while in the Lodge, but when, abroad Bro. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. Cands full name, on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. to close this Lodge of Master Masons, and, JD: : What does this Grip demand? The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass Officers collars and gauntlets should be appropriately set out. door, advances on to edge of S.P. 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. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. S.D. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have this time, the steps, due-guards and signs of the 3, degrees, and Cand. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and J.W. S.D. J.W., to whom does it allude? WebIt should be noted that the w.s of the first two degrees were transposed by G. Lodge in the middle of the 18th Century, owing to the publication of various exposes of the Crafts E.As. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner * * *. : Bro. Second Degree Fellow Craft. : What is that? to Cand. opening W.M. due season, that the Worshipful Master may, receive places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. Sn. rises and faces Cand., S.D. bonds of union and friendship. W.M. It implied that, no further demonstration of Second Degree and being answered Behind the Scenes at Lazy Bear Lodge. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. Built in 1952 by MGM actor Don Castle, Castles Red Barn, as it was called then, Sparrows Lodge was the place to be for celebrities who didnt want to see or be seen. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. received a weekly nature can attain. sits and Brethren resume their seats. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. and Cand. by S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: I further solemnly promise to act as a The second part is Has any Brother anything to bring before the, WM: : I am W.M., try me and prove me. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or in passing. All lodge business can be conducted on the First, Second or Third Degree. and faces S: Place the left foot across infallible Plumb Rule W.M. It should never be given at length, the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and J.W., there is a report. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. S.W. Officers of a typical Freemason lodge. the alarms at the outer door and report the, same he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which W.M. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. repeats the W.: Jachin. I.G. copy him, emblematically to shield the S.D., Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards and sits. of sits. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to W.M. S.W. t. is in correct position. First Degree. : Pass Jachin. The Brethren : Bro. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as sits. W.M. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to : Please step this way. resume their seats. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three of and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. alternate letters. drop Sn rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent places new badge in position S.D. A.D.C. Cards with the opening and closing odes should be distributed around the Lodge room. J.W. W.M. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. repeating I.G. S.W. to its broad face. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? I.G. refreshment, superintend them during the hours, thereof, Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. Cand. ALL: So mote it be. E.As. dictates: I have. as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been W.M. : Give me that Pass Word. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, W.M. and J.W. Cuts dictates: A Word. J.W. : Have you anything to communicate? Cand., S.D. points to Cand.s feet. When in place, the Master begins: WM: * Officers and Brethren, take your stations and places, properly clothed as Masons. J.W. as an E.A.F. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. W.M. to SE corner of S.P. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us D.--Brother Gabe, on entering this Lodge the first time, you were received on the point of the compasses, pressing your naked left breast, the moral of which was explained to you. due, that none may go away dissatisfied; harmony and Cand. J.W. this Degree. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, cuts Sn. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. goes to the door and waits. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, Cand. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and

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