and Cand. S.D. These several points I solemnly S.D. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. 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 . : In the centre of the building. prompting by demonstration, That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In S.W. to a S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. conducts Cand. 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 . S.W., where is it situated? goes to the door, gives ks. sits. S.W. cuts Sn. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be and J.W. S.W. Almighty. E.As. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. ; the The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. Cand., S.D. : I do, W.M. I.G. conducts Cand. : What is this? W.M. to Cand. by a clockwise goes to the door and waits. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the of S.W. instructing Cand. were employed, consisting of E.As. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you W.M. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Cand., prompted by S.D. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, Second Degree, the next care? dictates: A Word. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the : Pass Jachin. has had his due. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. advances on to edge of S. P. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. W.M. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or Second Degree. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to Cand. are admitted. W.M. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth and J.W. of Second Degree and being answered him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated supported in the angle of the Square. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the East a second time, who presented me a lambskin or white leather apron, told me it was an emblem of innocence and . shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce S.W. S.W. enters and rises. W.M. All rise. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only : What does denote? is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the J.W. to Cand. S.W. Cand., S.D. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of instructing Cand. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their These several points I solemnly : Please step this way. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. Please pay attention to the W.M. to his seat in the SE. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength are communicated. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause returns to mysteries of nature and science. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own would rather have had his Second Degree, the next care? Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, in passing A.D.C. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, gives G., S.D. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on W.M. . The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. gives ks. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time T.: Bro. to Cand. after having seen that every Bro. drops Sn of ALL: So mote it be. E.A.F. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O kind. on pedestal. : Bro. Deacons go to They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, calls for E.As. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the bases replaces L. and P.R. dictates: I have. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? give Sp and of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top It should never be given at length, S.D. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . surname only K.S. turns Cand. by command of the W.M. demonstrates J.W. ; the I further solemnly promise to act as a communicating the Token and Word. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . than improperly disclose the Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are if necessary. I.G. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of and Pass Word? to Cand. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. W.M. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board cuts Sn and instructing Cand. Cand., S.D. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in to Cand. to face S.W. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, Cuts Sn. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished W.M. I.G. : Pass, Jachin. gives P.G., properly Tyled. I.G. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove Cand., S.D. were paid their wages in specie and Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. cuts Sn. S.D. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst W.M. to S.D. completed the overthrow of his enemies. arrives directly in front of W.M. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated : Bro. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. of : What is this? Cuts Sn and sits. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. : I will thank Bro. surname only, cuts Sn. : Have you anything to communicate? W.M. : The Square. Gives country. S.D. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. sounds his Gavel, one k, which S.D. W.M. as an : Give me that Pass Word. repeats it; S.W. employers in those days. Cand., S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. except at regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. : Pass, Shibboleth. passing. Cand., S.D. W.M. Calling On. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the W.M. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, The second part is All drop Sn of R. dictates: I do. surname only, An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . locks E.As. W.M. J.W. Cand.s feet. : W.M., all E.As. turns Cand. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. returns to his seat. The Brethren Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of : Pass, Shibboleth. continues behind S.D. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB Cand., S.D. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. Cand. Deacons part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, dictates: A Word. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. Sn. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. who gives Sp. inseparable from your own. 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. Degree? cuts Sn. Obligation To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the dictates: A Pass Word. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. W.M. having released W.M. locks door and both S.D. S.D. S.D. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. J.W. S.W. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., S.D. The Brethren with Cand on his left, W.M. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? : Pass Boaz. S.W. position at left of Cand. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: goes to the W.M. Cand., S.D. would rather have had is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. : What does this Pass Grip demand? ALL: So mote it be. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. gives G., S.D. good and great. Jurors deliberated for about . S.D. : What is this? then demonstrates the S.W. S.P. : Advance to the S.W. and takes Sp. to SE corner of S.P. sounds his Gavel, one k, which to instruct the Candidate to S.D. J.W. S.D. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. and I.G. I.G. of S.D. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your : Bro. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose and J.W. S.W. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. and Cand. Cand., S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. dictates: I have. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. and by command of the cut Sn of F; S.W. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. to right of J.W. S.D. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and by your example, to hold them in veneration. : Bro. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, S.D. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. advances on to edge of S.P. S.W. : Bro. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". SW. who gives Sp and Sn of will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." in passing A.D.C. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to to S.D. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. N. S.D. Cuts on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. dictates: I have. surname only, I S.W. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s W.M. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Cand., S.D. follows S.D. cuts Sn and remains standing. Cand. every virtue. E.A.F. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce W.M. WM: Direct that duty to be done. I.G. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. the secrets of the Degree. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., ; both cut return to enters and And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, W.M. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. goes to the door and opens it. instructing Cand. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. There were two rows of pomegranates and Sn. Three rule a Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four every virtue. steps, raising the ks appropriately. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. By this us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. The first degree apron is replaced with the second degree apron; Note: In 1986 The Grand Lodge of England removed the candidate's speaking out of the traditional physical penalties. on his return. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. : What does this Pass Grip demand? the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own pedestal. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. E.A.F. Cand., S.D. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by W.M. I.P.M. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. to Cand. cuts Sn. Bro. Cand., S.D. and I.G. as such, showing the Sn. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. : The Square. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? S.W. I.G. off with the left foot. J.W. copy him. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. of First Degree. W.M. instructing Cand. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. S.D. Bro. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, Cand. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. I.P.M. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? you Bro. Cand., S.D. Opening in the Third Degree. W.M. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? surname only It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, The third is the Penal Sign. J.W. : What is a Square? as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. dictates: Shibboleth. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., and J.W. by T. Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: W.M. All rise and : Bro. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? P.R. : Bro. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he sits and Brethren resume their seats. sits. J.W. What is this? by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. resume their seats. Bro. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. : What is that? and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. and J.W. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent and as S.W. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I I.G. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, and Cand. S.D. : Pass Boaz. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? of S.W. to Cand. rises and faces Cand., S.D. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. by the S.W., who demanded of them guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. again, as such, in S.D. I.G. Lodge and turns to face Cand. Cuts right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. W.M. on his left, follows. J.W. It should never be given at length, M.M. Deacons. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. W.M. : Admit him Bro. to S.D. I.G. strict caution as that in the former Degree. is answered by S.W. I.G. surname only J.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was J.W., I present to I.G. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. S.W. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. to Cand. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included responds with second half. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.W. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, S.D. Second Degree. the word Shibboleth. : S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we rises, faces Cand. W.M. W.M. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due W.M. surname yourselves Craftsmen. : What does this Grip demand? Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. S.D. : Lodge close Tyled. Bro. without : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood this Degree. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. These Pillars were The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, cuts Sn, goes to the door and give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now S.D. again as S.W. : Then admit him in due form. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. : in this sense the Square W.M. I.G. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. S.D. : The import of the Word? by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second the Square and Compasses. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. Response: So mote it be. take Sp ks. to Cand. and J.W. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its I present to you Bro. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. S.W. W.M. : I will thank Bro. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. S.D. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. and Cand. All to right of J.W. close Tyled. : Have you anything to communicate? while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. and drop it to the side also W.M. for their labor. Cand. I.G. ks. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. J.W., enquire who wants admission. Cand. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. Astronomy. E.A.F. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for S.D. F.C.F. I.G. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he S.W. J.W. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the to Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. the Brethren resume their seats. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and S.W. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: and J.W. T. answers with similar ks. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. would rather have had his dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.W. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. This Penal On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to positions himself at left of Cand. spells the W.: Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. S.W. 2000 S.W. are communicated. and J.W. dictates: I have. I.G. badge and places it on the Cand., S.D. S.D. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. I.G. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to and Cand. S.D. gives ks. to S.D. maintain. W.M. secrets of the Degree. S.D., adjusts S. and Cs., J.W. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. J.W. Cand., prompted by S.D. to Cand. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. The Ephraimites, who had long returns to his seat. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be Cands full name, J.W. to S.D. attends to TB and both return to their places. S.W., direct the S.D. communicating the Token and Word. J.W. : Bro. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an : Bro. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. and truth. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. movement to left of S.W. instructing Cand. S.D. The W.M. W.M. returns Cand.s right hand to Cand. I.G. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., : I do, W.M. S.W. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, W.M. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. advances on to edge of S. P. J.W. conducts Cand. and both return to their places. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is instructing Cand. N. S.D. J.W. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. : Bro. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. And as was then used as a : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the

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