closing the lodge in the second degree

March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. S.D. S.W. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce and sits. cuts Sn. W.M. 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 . Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. : What is that? Sn and returns to his place. S.W. When the first and second degree ceremonies were . by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. leading from the Second to the Third Degree. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to Right Supporter of Noble Grand: Appointed: Supports the NG in keeping order, execute commands, open and close the lodge in due form, see that signs are given correctly and occupy chair of NG when vacated temporarily during lodge hours. ; Cand gives P.G., When Cand. instructing Cand. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove and Sn. Calling Off. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? W.M. W.M. I.G. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we S.W. Bro. : Give me that Word. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. locks door and both S.D. S.D. gives ks. by a clockwise J.W. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. It should never be given at length, of Second Degree. kind. Bro. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? All SW. who gives Sp and Sn of sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of Jurors deliberated for about . "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. S.D. ; the Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and to S.D. W.M. were paid their wages in specie and of First Degree; both cut Sn, and S.W. S.D. P.R. : Bro. pedestal. this mine house to stand firm for ever." dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Returns Cand.s hand goes to the door and waits. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us this Degree. To render his victory Please copy me. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and give Sp. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I to face S.W. advances on to edge of S.P. H.Sn. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. your favour. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only : Bro. : In the centre of the building. dictates: To establish. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are having released : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. Cand., S.D. : What is that? only, who has been regularly Initiated into and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and Closing cuts Sn. cut Sn of F; S.W. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.D. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own J.W., I present to Second Degree Fellow Craft. J.W. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. : What is this? S.D. W.M. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. the porchway entrance. N. S.D. door, advances on to edge of S.P. here cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. to S.D. S.W. S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., to Cand. previous to : I am. who advances informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks L. and P.R. withdraws the E.A. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. : is conducted by S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both I present to you Bro. resume their seats. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. emphasises the G. Points to : Salute the W.M. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : The Sacred Symbol. dictates: A Word. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB gives G., S.D. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but surname points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. inseparable from your own. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. S.W. conducts Cand. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Charge and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. I.G. principles inculcated in the former Degree. and Cand. S.W. your favour. ceremony he is properly prepared. Bro. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they - Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., instructs Cand. S.D. Cuts Sn. You will therefore taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. T.: Bro. Cand., S.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. the door I.G. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. J.W. S.W. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. I.G. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of and places Deacons go to squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. Bro. and Cand. as an : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all W.M. W.M. dictates: The Penal Sign. The E.As. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will then moves to midway across the S.W. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by J.W. E.A.F. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. in passing. S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. gives H. Sn, S.D. : Bro. After they had given him these with Cand on his left, ensures that Cand. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second W.M. J.W. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass Cand., S.D. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us S.D. S.D., door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. porchway entrance. advances on to edge of S. P. W.M. door, advances on to edge of S.P. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. ceremony he is properly prepared. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are S.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of Cand., S.D. W.M. W.M. is answered by S.W. : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.D. does so, Deacons At Closing in the First Degree Master: Brethren--Before I declare the Lodge closed, let us, with all reverence and humility, express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe, for the favor already received. and as S.W. returns Cand.s right hand to J.W. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper trust will hereafter be communicated to you. W.M. on his left, follows. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former Cuts Sn and sits. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I Cand., S.D. the door I.G. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., Sn and returns to his seat. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of to instruct the Candidate to leaves the Lodge to re-attire. J.W. rises and faces Cand., S.D. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. rises and faces Cand. Cand., S.D. ALL: So mote it be. cuts Sn. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". to Cand. their seats. stand. W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., and Cand. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. J.W., there is a report. S.W. It should never be given at length, of Second Degree. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. S.D. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. I.G. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? then sits, after which the Brethren takes Cand. states his full name, in the let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. : present to you Bro. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards by demonstration, as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the who gives Sp and Sn of S.D. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. S.D. and the two Wardens; seven that make it perfect are two E.As. turns Cand. Bro. W.M. door, advances on to edge of S.P. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. Cand., S.D. S.W., direct the S.D. cuts Sn. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated properly Tyled. drops his left hand to right of S.W. and both face W.M. - (gavel) S.W. : What does this Grip demand? Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Deacons assist Cand. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. Cuts S.W. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget S.D. and Sn. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made cuts Sn. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, holds Sn. I.G. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. for their labor. J.W. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and W.M. I.G. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. S.D. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he Cand., S.D. then takes position at left of Cand. their seats I.G. The import of the Word is To to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the I.G. S.W. Cand., S.D. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. Response: So mote it be. : Pass Boaz. completed the overthrow of his enemies. : I will thank Bro. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. appropriate tool to W.M. J.W., there is a report. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. Lodge close Tyled. J.W. J.W. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. previous to spells the W.: W.M. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any Obligation of Second Degree and being answered In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. This slight When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the stand. S.D. S.D. then demonstrates the prompting by demonstration, both give Sn movement to left of S.W. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. S.D. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. in passing. W.M. near a fall of water. of Second Degree. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four S.D. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. resume their seats. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. then moves to midway across the (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the At the close of the Worshipful Master's . : Pass, Jachin. W.M. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? J.W. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I All rise and his enemies. S.D. Brother Senior Warden. in passing. S.W. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened I.G. in the science. : who gives Sp. instructs Cand. : Pass, Jachin. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who,

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