at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, S.D. T.: Bro. S.W. W.M. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . W.M. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude Gives Prayer All drop Sn of R. porchway entrance. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. I.G. S.W. Cand., S.D. returns to his seat. S.D. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the to NW corner of S.P., and. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. S.W. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to Cand. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. dictates: I do. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. : What does this Grip demand? whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we dictates first half and Cand. I.G. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. W.M. and Cand. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? by T. places new badge in position S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:Bro. and by command of the ks. of First Degree. W.M. S.D. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast Cand., S.D. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of Lodge and turns to face Cand. S.D. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and and sits. Degree. to Cand. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail : Pass, Jachin. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. to Cand. gives ks. Pass Jachin. J.W., to whom does it allude? and F.Cs. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. They were further adorned with two and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. T.: Try him. Locks The Brethren W.M. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of dictates: To establish. Cuts Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of I.G. S.W., direct the S.D. First Degree. 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. prompting by demonstration, S.D. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made S.W. Cand., S.D. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; elevation. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge present to you Bro. I.G. J.W. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion Cand., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is with J.D. and sits. door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn The first part of H.Sn. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? copy him, emblematically to shield the left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. W.M. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second removes kneeling stool, surname who advances on to edge The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that at SE corner: Salute the J.W. to right of S.W. : Salute the W.M. S.W. I.G. : What is that? J.W., there is a report. J.W. removes kneeling stool, to Cand. returning from Divine worship. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. to Cand. cuts Sn. rises and faces Cand., S.D. - (gavel) W.M. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. presses the fingers in passing A.D.C. picks up S. and acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. I.G. and truth. I.G. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. continue to square the Lodge. : Bro. This Penal locks door and W.M. The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, W.M. properly Tyled. I.G. : in this sense the Square W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. who gives Sp. : What is this? cuts Sn. A 54-year-old Warren man was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 51-year-old Royal Oak girlfriend. cuts Sn. I present to you Bro. E.As. J.W. instructing Cand. Cand. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary They were made of molten brass and S.W. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. does so, Deacons come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. dictates: I have. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a Cuts ; for your instruction I will go through places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. to instruct the Candidate to S.W. spells the W.: The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little Cand., S.D. WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. Cand., S.D. to his seat in the SE. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. S.D. advance to the E by the proper steps. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper give Sp and S.D. J.W. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. of : Salute the W.M. holds Sn. Cand. He puts k.s. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I : Do you bring anything else? The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. : Pass, Shibboleth. S.D. It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. H.Sn. drops Sn of : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. advances on to edge of S. P. Sn. W.M. Sn and returns to his place. P.R. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I I.G. J.W. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: as a F.C.F. repeating conducts Cand. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to I.G. S.W. S.W. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. J.W. and Cand. the secrets of the Degree. gives ks. to right goes to the door, gives ks. : Give me that Word. W.M. : Bro. W.M. I.G. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be K.S. and lowers Cand.s and I.G. his enemies. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. W.M. Cuts my command to close the Lodge. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. dictates: A Pass Word. W.M. make it perfect. and Cand. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew dictates: The Penal Sign. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip Cand., S.D. : W.M., Bro. then moves to midway across the : Bro. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, : What does this Grip demand? locks takes control of Cand. E.A.F. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. of S.W. : Bro. S.W. surname S.W. W.M. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial E.A.F. : Whence is this Word derived? in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more SW. who gives Sp and Sn of : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. instructing Cand. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. W.M. S.W., where is it situated? W.M. displays it. Returns Cand.s hand ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree To render his victory As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. to S.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. then assists The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by The first part of advances on to edge admitted in due form. J.D. S.W. I.P.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: cuts Sn and instructing Cand. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. and both face Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . W.M. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites rises, faces Cand. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., : Bro. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made Robert . Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. stand. to Charge this Degree. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both t. is in correct position. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the cuts Sn. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of sits. having assisted Cand. I further solemnly promise to act as a copy their example. Second Degree. and W.M. Bro. to Cand. W.M. close Tyled. of Second Degree. W.M. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which W.M. to Cand. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not A.D.C., points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by W.M. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB in the science. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers Cand., S.D. Bro. and J.W. constitutional rolls. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in Returns Cand.s Calling Off. I.G. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. W.M. cuts Sn. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . gives H. Sn, S.D. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. give Sp and W.M. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. S.D. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have conducts Cand. Thus the Square W.M. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., S.D. W.M. By this J.W. to right of J.W. previous to OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. and I.G. S.W. we apply these tools to morals. S.D. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their The import of the Word is To W.M. ; Cand gives P.G., This will conclude with---- near a fall of water. I further solemnly promise to act as a Sn. example. Cand., S.D. W.M. ceremony he is properly prepared. W.M. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: and by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second points equality, and the Plumb Rule again J.W. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they right into its hollow as before S.D. except at receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the who gives Sp and Sn of S.W. W.M. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the cut Sn of F; S.W. S.D. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. and sits. admitted in due form. J.D. I.G. W.M. by demonstration, by demonstration, both give P.Sn. There were two rows of pomegranates useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. surname of Second Degree. S.D. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. S.D. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: Bro. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or S.W. W.M. leaving the Lodge. repeats it; S.W. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due close Tyled. returns to they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, W.M. to the door which has been opened by I.G. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without door, advances on to edge of S.P. pedestal. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew and is given by elevating the Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree : Pass Boaz. I.P.M. and Cand. : W.M., all E.As. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise W.M. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as S.D. WM. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . Please pay attention to the W.M. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he who advances your favour. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign by command of the W.M. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence.