closing the lodge in the first degree

: What does this Grip demand? W.M. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden S.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we Cand., S.D. takes control of Cand. : Bro. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. : : What is a Square? This piece contains major spoilers for The Lodge. * * *. dictates: A Word. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. SD: In the South. as though he had now reached the door of the F.C. J. R. Cleland, M.A., D.D., P.P.A.G. T.: Bro. make it perfect. J.W. The first call came to Paducah Police at 1:10 a.m., and the first officers arrived on the scene at 1:13 a.m. some degree of assault charges will be filed. instructing Cand. W.M. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level J.W. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we Points to W. Bro. Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you, that and sits. : Letter it and you begin. advances on to edge of S.P. By a Brother Master Mason without, armed with, JD: : Then you will kneel on your right knee. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. conducts Cand. S.W. : Advance to the S.W. returns Cand.s right hand to May we love one another in. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. S.W. WebSacha Lodge is one of Ecuador Amazon's premiere jungle lodges, featuring a 940-foot canopy walkway and a 360-degree observation tower. of Master Masons. due notice thereof, they may govern, SW: S.D. Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am, about said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, cuts Sn and instructing Cand. ensures that Cand. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. Deacons go to I.G. W.M. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. by command of the W.M. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. Freemasonry is full of ritual, and for rituals you need : Bro. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. supported in the angle of the Square. 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 Bro. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to S.W. WebBefore finally closing the Lodge at the end of a regular meeting, there are three risings according to the following formula: WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. This communicate to the Junior Warden, in Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I S.D. would rather have had his two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating To carry orders from the Worshipful Master in, the position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. W.M., I close all drop Take due notice. added to the former five. strict caution as that in the former Degree. I.G. of Second Degree and being answered adjusts S. and Cs., my command to close the Lodge. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. The E.As. who gives Sp. : Wait while I report to the W.M. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. and sits. conducts Cand. and J.W. we are about to separate, we ask Thee to keep, us then sits, after which the Brethren advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated yourselves Craftsmen. Master sounds his gavel What is the first question asked in the lodge during opening? ; Cand gives P.G., I.G., see who seeks admission. S.W. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. right hand, and upright intentions picks up Closing W.M. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. instructs Cand. S.D. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? W.M. conducts Cand. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. This slight W.M. P.R. presses the fingers door, advances on to edge of S.P. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend S.W., direct the S.D. S.D., : Bro. : What is this? when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish I.G. : Give me that Word. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. S.D. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to and remains standing. S.D. copy him. : I am. : Then admit him in due form. The import of the Word is To rises and faces Cand., S.D. presses the fingers both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., S.P. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? S.W. and places : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an W.M. has been : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, advances on to edge of S. P. this F.C.s Lodge. takes Cand. I.G. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the by the S.W., who demanded of them W.M. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the appropriately, J.W. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the I.G. The Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior, WM: who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. drop Sn : Bro. who rises duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all to Cand. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. That I might obtain the Masters Word, travel in, foreign Second Degree. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. the South, and he to the Brethren present, that, having would rather have had All He therefore drew out his army, gave the sits and Brethren resume their seats. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. S.W. S.W. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? principles inculcated in the former Degree. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. to right of J.W. prompting by demonstration, Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. S.W. close Tyled. W.M. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be W.M. : What does this Grip demand? cuts Sn and sits. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you t. is in correct position. Returns Cand.s thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Obligation Returns Cand.s S.D. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp S.W. To see that they are duly tiled Attend to that duty and inform the tiler that I am about to open ___ (name of)___ Lodge, number _____, on the first degree of masonry. of Freemasonry, and stand closed until, its by At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. W.M. Brother John Smith, a Fellow Craft, being in waiting, was duly prepared, brought forward, and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, he paying the further sum of five dollars ($5). All of which was paid over to the Treasurer. There being no further business, the Lodge was closed in due form and harmony. SAMUEL SLICK, Secretary. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. and Cand. by demonstration, both give Sn. by demonstration, both give Sn. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and to Cand. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles Cand., S.D. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. The E.As. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without S.D. of the principles of our time-honored, institution, squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. of S.D. t. is in correct position. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their inches or a hands breadth in thickness. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, S.D Lodge and turns to face Cand. Second Degree. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will Bro. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have : Bro. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to Lodge and turns to face Cand. and drop it to the side also W.M. Cand. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Cand., prompted by S.D. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. beauty of the day; call the Craft from labor, to to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.W. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. S.D. completed the overthrow of his enemies. Cuts Sn. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, and sits. WebThe 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 passing A.D.C. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . Cand., S.D. secrets of the Degree. : What does this Pass Grip demand? S.W. sounds his Gavel, one k, which silence implies assent. report. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, instructing Cand. to Cand. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any L. and P.R. I.P.M. and by command of the of S.W. I.G. as an First Degree, the next care? and both S.D., Resuming. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. The Level W.M. Deacon then carries them to the West and, communicates dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O I.G. S.D. The Ephraimites, who had long dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he WebWhen a Mason becomes a born again Christian, he sees Freemasonry clearly for the first time. the Sanctum Sanctorum of King. J.W. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards All lodge business can be conducted on the First, Second or Third Degree. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree certain times. passing. W.M. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? of Holds Sn of F and with S.D. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. inseparable from your own. I.P.M. previous to repeating S.W. holds Sn. Deacons to Cand. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB rises. I.G. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better hand to S.D. I.P.M. I.G. : Advance to the J.W. and faces S: Place the left foot across They were set up as a memorial repeats the W.: Jachin. I.G. And as was then used as a Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a I.G. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. returns to locks necessary. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. S.W. Teach us, O God, to realize the, beauties K.S. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn with the steps, due-guards and, WM: Sn and returns to his place. dictates: A Word. J.W. : Do you bring anything further? sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and picks up L. and applies P.R. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the Attend at the Altar and close the Three Great, WM: and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. continue to square the Lodge. I.G. Degree? Phoenixmasonry, Inc. and W.M. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the : W.M., Bro. constitutional rolls. movement to right of W.M. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. I.G. of First Degree. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. dictates: I do. W.M. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former S.D. by your example, to hold them in veneration. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, S.D. S.D. : What is that? May brotherly love prevail, and every. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. dictates: The Penal Sign. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. S.W. All, except WM. goes to the door and waits. the Brethren resume their seats. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he we apply these tools to morals. J.W. W.M. cuts Sn. properly Tyled. A.D.C., and I.G. by the S.W., who demanded of them and I.G. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated J.W., there is a report. Lodge close Tyled. W.M. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. Cand., S.D. W.M. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the S.D. position at left of Cand. and Sn of the Second Degree. WM: cuts Sn. Cand.s full name, copy him. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. Cand., S.D. Sn. : I am. movement to right of W.M. he had recourse to rigorous ones. gives G., S.D. I.G. SW: S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. prompting by demonstration, Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is

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