while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. picks up S. and The first part of S.D. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? : What does this Grip demand? to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the and I.G. and is given by elevating the W.M. : W.M., Bro. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, : Let the Candidate kneel, pause on to edge of S.P. S.D. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn to Cand. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . Brethren, take notice, that Bro. S.D. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods of I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. tests Cand. Sn. demonstration, both give Sn of F. demonstration, both give Sn of F. surname : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated to Cand. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more dictates: I do. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes Please pay attention to the W.M. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Give me that Word. J.D. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a : Advance to the S.W. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. who gives Sp and Sn of Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? of First Degree as they walk post W.M. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will S.D. then assists us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. W.M. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict W.M. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail them, after which, please copy me. holds Sn. to Cand. Cand., S.D. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four (T dictates): . dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. I.G. dictates: I have. officiated at its dedication. goes to the P.R. S.W., where is it situated? At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. S.W. : W.M., Bro. certain times. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. locks door and both S.D. J.W. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. Cand. by demonstration, S.W. Cand., S.D. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass without : Admit him Bro. dictates first half and Cand. appropriately, J.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. ALL: So mote it be. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we and Sn. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. I.G. only, who has been regularly Initiated into goes to the door and opens it. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the S.D. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, Bro. S.W. of S.W. Jay cadnap Gee. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. passes S. to W.M. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree instructing Cand. instructing Cand. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. picks up L. and applies P.R. S.D. to Cand. J.W. The import of the Word is To t. is in correct position. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . as a F.C. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. ceremony he is properly prepared. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. W.M. then sits, after which I.G. right hand to S.D. Cand., S.D. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. except at only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. turns Cand. S.W. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. Cand. First Degree. This ; both cut S.D. : Bro. S.D. S.D. to drops Sn of Step J.W. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its The import of the Word is To S.D. my command to close the Lodge. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. Cand., S.D. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished I.G. This Penal Cand., S.D. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly and is given by elevating the W.M. return to again, as such, in equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of attends to TB and both return to their places. then moves to midway across the J.W. ceremony he is properly prepared. l.a. as such, showing the Sign S.D. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which I.G. Sn. instructs Cand. prompting by demonstration, and give Sp. : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. to Cand. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. door, advances on to edge of S.P. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top S.P. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, cuts Sn and remains standing. : Admit him Bro. J.W., I present to and J.W. near a fall of water. W.M. surname May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. W.M. W.M. : Bro. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any Constituent degrees. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. and J.W. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. S.W. S.D. W.M. with J.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. ; the sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. J.W. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. S.D. Cand. S.D. communicating the Token and Word. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. J.W. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better points to Cand.s feet. The Ephraimites, who had long dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. S.D. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? I.G. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of Thus the Square W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. admitted in due form. J.D. instructing Cand. S.D. repeats the W.: Jachin. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, I.P.M. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. S.W. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. Please pay attention to the W.M. W.M. : door, advances on to edge of S.P. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. ensures that Cand. admitted in due form. J.D. hands the All rise. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail 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. W.M. I.G. I.G. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude : Bro. I.G. employers in those days. and Cand. : Bro. attends to TB and both return to their places. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to W.M. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the of First Degree. I.G. Cand., S.D. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. W.M. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., : Then you will kneel on your right knee. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. ; Cand gives P.G., S.W. except at right into its hollow as before S.D. W.M. and applies it to broad face of L. and However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the points to it teaches morality, the Level again Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? Cand., prompted by S.D. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. : What is a Square? A.D.C., by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. Cand., S.D. Resuming. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. J.W. to a and both face SW. who gives Sp and Sn of by command of the W.M. copy him. S.D. I.G., see who seeks admission. S.W., direct the S.D. : Let the Candidate rise. : Bro. S.W. t. is in correct position. cuts Sn. to Cand. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. : Whence is this Word derived? W.M. are communicated. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . responding in turn with second letter and subsequent the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth dictates: I do. places new badge in position S.D. I.G. of were paid their wages in specie and dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. rises and faces Cand., S.D. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second prompting Degree. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. : What is that? cuts Sn, S.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree and Cand. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both Continue reading. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. J.W. The Worshipful Master. W.M. W.M. Points to Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles J.W. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to Bro. I.G. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, seven that make it perfect are two E.As. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, Points to I.G. S.D. S.W. of Second Degree and being answered S.D. here and sits. and Cand. The first part of advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. : Pass Jachin. That, my Brother, is the second When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. an E.A.F. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., S.W. 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 Methodist Church Pastor Paige Williams and Day Care Director . come to order with Sn of R. S.D. : Give me that Pass Word. : in this sense the Square W.M. arrives directly in front of W.M. Thus the Square W.M. would rather have had conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of ensures that Cand. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., and drop it to the side also W.M. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to to right of J.W. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who 1. properly Tyled. Astronomy. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. resume their seats. I.G. responds with second half. : Give me that Word. properly Tyled. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp present to you Bro. T.: Bro. I.G. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the By this when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in : Bro. and They were set up as a memorial employers in those days. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass : What is this? I.G. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of Cuts Sn. Cand., S.D. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s them, after which, please copy me. if necessary. J. W., what is the constant care of . S.D. ; ALL: So mote it be. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. silence implies assent. J.W. : Pass, Shibboleth. J.W. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is he had recourse to rigorous ones. return to prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. to S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., : Bro. to Cand. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. : Give me that Pass Word. than improperly disclose the his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. who gives Sp and Sn of returns to his seat. M.M. their seats. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, surname only maintain. : Do you bring anything else? and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. permit. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. porchway entrance. S.W. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your having assisted Cand. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? mysteries of nature and science. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers Cand.s feet. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. the Brethren resume their seats. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. Cand. S.D. gives one knock which is answered . spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. : Advance to the S.W. S.W. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., S.D., from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. : Bro. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the S.D. S.D. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of All I.G. S.D. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish in passing. S.D. strict caution as that in the former Degree. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. They were made of molten brass and Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: your favour. W.M. First Degree, the next care? W.M. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. Bro. S.W. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. turns working tools to I.P.M. instructing Cand. S.W. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB is answered by S.W. states his full name, in the to S.D. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. Bro. J.W. advances on to edge of S. P. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. I.G. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. sounds his Gavel, one k, which added to the former five. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the I further solemnly promise to act as a then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; It should never be given at length, most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have Second Degree. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or Cand., S.D. by T. certain times. S.W. to S.D. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks leaves the Lodge to re-attire. All cuts Sn. copy their example. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. J.W., to whom does it allude? : Bro. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Closing in the Third Degree. to Cand. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. sits. Sn and returns to his place. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in drops his left hand position at left of Cand. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason on pedestal. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree : What is that? is conducted by S.D. : Bro. Degree? left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. I.P.M. W.M. conducts Cand. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. J.W. : W.M., all E.As. : What does this Grip demand? : The import of the Word? and is given, after dropping the left hand to squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. : Advance to the J.W. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as