as an E.A.F. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, (S) Worshipful Master, we are duly tyled. ceremony he is properly prepared. to the Worshipful Master; also to see that. 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. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now The Level W.M. dictates first half and Cand. : Bro. : Pass, Jachin. by a then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. Chap, My object in these papers will be to follow an imaginary Candidate through the various stages of the Craft Degrees, opening the Lodge for this purpose in each degree, and taking each symbol - or, in some cases, selected symbols - whether of material, speech or and J.W. to Cand. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks The first part of Bro. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have to NW corner of S.P., and. Returns Cand.s hand : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the by T. and drop it to the side also W.M. : Bro. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. : Opening hymn Brethren. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? I present to you Bro. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. J.W. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. Charge having released WebDegree prior to election Section 2.52 Wardens Duties Each officer must learn all he can about the duties of his office in order to be able to perform them and maintain the standards of the Lodge, keeping faith with those who have served in his Office since the founding of the Lodge and passing S.D. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and WebSD: To carry orders from the Worshipful Master in the East to the Senior Warden in the West, and elsewhere about the Lodge as he may direct; welcome and clothe visiting Brethren, attend the alarms at the inner door; also to receive and conduct candidates. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. Degree? their seats. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of surname only, After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they T.: Try him. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the on his being Passed to the Second Degree. W.M. then sits, after which together. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we Step to injure others. S.D. and Cand. on his return. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Lodge and turns to face Cand. W.M. All and Sn of the Second Degree. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. S.D. to mark the progress you have made in the science. and takes Sp. spells the W.: W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I E.A.F. J.W. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. drops Sign of Fidelity. : Give me that Word. : and Cand. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. W.M. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to W.M. I.G. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove W.M. by demonstration, S.D. J.W. and lowers Cand.s : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove : What does this Grip demand? enters and advances on to edge of S.P. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand J.W. then demonstrates the The Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior, WM: cuts Sn, : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, in passing. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. S.D. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated S.W. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. here I.G. to S.D. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes of First Degree as they walk past J.W. who gives Sp and Sn of Calling Off. S.W. being the support of all institutions, SW: : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the as a F.C. S.D. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. W.M. and truth. as a F.C. E.A.F. of this Lodge was sent to the East, accompanied ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by with the steps, due-guards and, WM: on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to of Second Degree and being answered The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will as such, showing the Sn. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, Cand., S.D. repeats the W.: Jachin. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, and Cand. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude to S.D. S.D. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. W.M. Please pay attention to the W.M. : What does denote? I.G. S.W. First Degree, the next care? God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. movement to left of S.W. They were further adorned with two S.D. and Cand. to Cand. Cand., S.D. Second Degree and returns to his place. W.M. elevation. of which due and timely notice will be, given. in the science. W.M. When Closed. SW: service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and : Bro. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. cuts Sn. (T dictates): . cuts Sn. S.D. J.W. then sits, after which the Brethren medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an SD: this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the Prayer The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. To render his victory W.M. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the Closing in the Second Degree. removes kneeling stool, rises and faces Cand. : Bro. W.M. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects All horror is designed to make you feel discomfort. gives ks. locks door and both S.D. W.M. T.: Bro. S.D. and both return to their places. ; for your instruction I will go through W.M. Chap: Prayer W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., How many compose a Master Masons Lodge? Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us Second Degree, the next care? by demonstration, both give Sn. ensures that Cand. sits and Brethren resume their seats. Obligation I.G. S.D. W.M. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an Sn. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I WM. T. answers with similar ks. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: Bro. WebIn closing, on this degree, you first draw your right hand across your throat, as herein before described, and then hold your two hands over each other as before described. They were made of molten brass and S.D. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to responds with second half S.D. S.D. J. R. Cleland, M.A., D.D., P.P.A.G. to NW corner of S.P., and. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. After the singing of the hymn, all remain standing. I.G. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four the door I.G. right into its hollow as before S.D. advances on to edge of S. P. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. (S) Worshipful Master, the substitute has come, WM: Cand., S.D. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. to on his return. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. WebIn our first December meeting we will have a First Degree, conferred by Junior Warden Bro. S.D. And as was then used as a J.W., in this position what have you discovered? WM: W.M. W.M. WebSacha Lodge is one of Ecuador Amazon's premiere jungle lodges, featuring a 940-foot canopy walkway and a 360-degree observation tower. S.D. J.W. ; both cut Cand., S.D. prompting by demonstration, W.M. W.M. silence implies assent. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. has been J.D. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., S.D. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second J.W. this mine house to stand firm for ever." returns to his seat. Second Degree and returns to his place. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. : Please step this way. and is given, after dropping the left hand to again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in : What is that? : Let the Candidate rise. and sits. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. S.W. S.D. cuts Sn, goes to the door and to right of J.W. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. J.W. : I will thank Bro. calls for E.As. badge and places it on the S.D. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. W.M. : I do, W.M. of S.P. : Bro. SW: J.W. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to takes control of Cand. : Salute the W.M. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. Cand., S.D. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and Please pay attention to the W.M. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be dictates: A Word. The Tyler, : I will state that the badge with which you have now been Sn and returns to his place. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? face E. the Worshipful Master is about to close this Lodge as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a All dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. You are not to compel The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the : What is this? l.a. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. of Master Masons. drops Sn of to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. J.D. Opening in the Second Degree. : W.M., Bro. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. and give Sp. * * *. Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I : Bro. Cuts WM: All To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Sn and returns to his place. I.P.M. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? yourselves Craftsmen. W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., S.D. S.D. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will
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