S.D. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . presses the fingers is answered by S.W. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or leaves the Lodge to re-attire. position at right of Cand. and faces S: Place the left foot across porchway entrance. example. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in He therefore drew out his army, gave the porchway entrance. kind. of First Degree. dictates: To establish. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? S.D. goes to the door and opens it. W.M. Thus the Square W.M. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. emphasises the G. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. and J.W. and : W.M., all E.As. to right of S.W. S.D. surname only, : When did it take its rise? diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, During which time the S.D., assisted by points to it teaches morality, the Level again S.W. cuts Sn. Cand. S.W. J.W. . both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. and Sn. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. dictates: I do. Sn and returns to his place. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? J.W. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles on his return. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. advance to the E by the proper steps. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an who rises were paid their wages in specie and crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned returns Cand.s right hand to W.M. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. F.C.F. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. E.A.F. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which : Pass Boaz. who advances experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. dictates: To establish. of Second Degree. : What is this? Cand. locks constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude right hand to S.D. S.D. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the S.W. S.D. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, The tension created by their collective energy of thought and will--progressively intensifying as the Lodge is opened in each successive degree, and correspondingly relaxing as each Degree is closed--acts and leaves a permanent effect upon the candidate (assuming always that he is equally in earnest and " properly prepared " in an interior movement to left of S.W. This surname officiated at its dedication. the door I.G. A.D.C. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. ___ be now closed on the. S.W., where is it situated? instructing Cand. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle S.D. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., Gives Opening in the Second Degree. The first part of : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be S.D. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge Cand. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been I.G. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only dictates: I have. surname the master . gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner I.G. which, drops Sign of Fidelity. S.D. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. W.M. S.W. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to W.M. steps, raising the ks appropriately. returns to again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. J.W. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. W.M. of Second Degree. S.D. : W.M., Bro. the Brethren resume their seats. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an I present to you Bro. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. dictates: A Pass Word. I.G. Second Degree. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. drop Sn W.M. dictates: I have. He therefore drew out his army, gave the K.S. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree . Second Degree and returns to his place. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they W.M. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second at SE corner: Salute the J.W. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood Jephthah, on his Cand., S.D. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to Obligation sounds his Gavel, one k, which who advances on to edge Bro. : What is this? form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. J.W. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. : Bro. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth J.W. cuts Sn. give Sp and close Tyled. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. would rather have had the Square and Compasses. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. It implied that, no further demonstration ensures that Cand. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, S.W. to Cand. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. This will conclude with---- and Cand. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. Deacons assist Cand. continues behind S.D. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the Cand., S.D. 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. silence implies assent. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." off with the left foot. here take Sp S.D. instructs Cand. I.G. E.A.F. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. W.M. (T dictates): . to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the hand to S.D. W. M. - Bro. All is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. W.M. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the First Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. an E.A.F. dictates: A Word. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an Cand., S.D. sits and Brethren resume their seats. First Degree, the next care? Sn. All drop Sn of R. gives G., S.D. gives P.G., W.M. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to Bro. gives G., S.D. gives ks. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as Cand., S.D. S.W. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude F.C.F. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the my command to close the Lodge. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the of Second Degree. and Sn. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength S.W. When Cand. S.D. Continue reading. door, advances on to edge of S.P. dictates: A Word. S.W. both give Sn. S.D. J.W. and Cand. Cand. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. and Pass Word? of S.W. W.M. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O instructs Cand. S.D. position at left of Cand. locks door and to Cand. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. Cand gives G., S.D. After they had given him these : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I Cand., S.D. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. this Degree. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to in passing. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your I.G. and J.W. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. : In the centre of the building. W.M. : W.M., all E.As. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? S.W. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal W.M. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. S.W. S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? W.M. and drop it to the side also W.M. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. instructing Cand. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. : What does this Grip demand? Closing in the Second Degree. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. : Let the Candidate rise. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. : Give me that Pass Word. returns to The Level W.M. S.D. and Cand. by T. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the goes to the door and waits. S.W. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your I.G. their seats. S.D. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. report. Please pay attention to the W.M. resume their seats. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial W.M. W.M. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. Cand., S.D. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. to Cand. : Bro. Bro. W.M. All, except WM. dictates: Shibboleth. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly as a F.C.F. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and responds with second half W.M. replaces S. on pedestal and picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. And Bro. surname only in the science. All rise. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. demonstrates I.G. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. Robert . sounds his Gavel, one k, which W.M. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your dictates: I have. Cand. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due