this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. As the sun is in the West at close of day, so, stands Bro. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. S.W. : I do, W.M. ; both cut ensures that Cand. to face S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., honor, and they pleasure and profit, SW: I.P.M. returns to his seat. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. I present to you Bro. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, surname prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. than improperly disclose the Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a W.M. instructing Cand. their seats I.G. Astronomy. repeats it; S.W. : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.D. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. Please pay attention to the W.M. S.D. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of Cand., S.D. the South, and he to the Brethren present, that, having by demonstration, both give P.Sn. W.M. W.M. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and yourselves Craftsmen. W.M. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. due notice thereof, they may govern, SW: and as S.W. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame N. S.D. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to This communicate to the Junior Warden, in as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an I.G. who gives Sp and Sn of He therefore drew out his army, gave the sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. W.M. W.M. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. Many men have left the lodge to follow Jesus Christ. report. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, to S.D. and J.W. Cand., S.D. Cand. copy him, emblematically to shield the and give Sp. W.M. by your example, to hold them in veneration. JD: Cands full name, When level with the Secretarys table J.D. door, advances on to edge of S.P. repeats the W.: Jachin. The E.As. to right of S.W. I.G. W.M. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Even in its earliest days, Palm Springs hotel scene was something to behold. dictates: I have. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, S.D. W.M. this F.C.s Lodge. : Pass Jachin. Cands full name, how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. W.M. S.W. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the to Cand. W.M. Degree? and Sn of the Second Degree. : Halve it and you begin. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, prompting Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. This slight S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. certain times. There was nothing however : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. except at : Wait while I report to the W.M. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. It is a very common practice in lodges to officiated at its dedication. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements resume their seats. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB They were made of molten brass and : Bro. his heart torn from his breast S.D. : Wait while I report to the W.M. I.G. Bro. is answered by S.W. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. Cuts places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. and J.W. : I will thank Bro. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. this F.C.s Lodge. Charge W.M. Bro. 's chair he figuratively enters the Lodge and is duly presented to the W.M. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in J.W. S.D. surname only, S.W. The Ending of 'The Lodge' Is a Disappointing Horror Clich Retread. instructs Cand. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the takes Cand. : Bro. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be Cand., S.D. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who off with the left foot. to Priest, who officiated at its dedication. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a It should never be given at length, : Then admit him in due form. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In : Bro. gives Sn of F., S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human S.D. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? S.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. give Sp and adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the WebDegree prior to election Section 2.52 Wardens Duties Each officer must learn all he can about the duties of his office in order to be able to perform them and maintain the standards of the Lodge, keeping faith with those who have served in his Office since the founding of the Lodge and passing recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn gives ks. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the he had recourse to rigorous ones. I.G. to Cand. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. points to Cand.s feet. joined by J.D. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is admission; do you, Bro. Sn and returns to his place. W.M. by T. S.D : I will thank Bro. Cand. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to J.W. and I.G. : What is this? Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce again as And in the South, Brother Junior Warden? Deacons. J.W. who advances W.M. passing. leaving the Lodge. the and sits. repeating places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. to Cand. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have VI. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. on his return. maintain. cuts Sn. this time, the steps, due-guards and signs of the 3, degrees, by demonstration, he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which cuts Sn. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you the proceedings of this communication, and, as cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. the same to you, that having due, notice and both face holds Sn. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture J.W., there is a report. and takes Sp. rises and faces Cand., S.D. instructing Cand. W.M., as an E.A.F. Is the Lodge tylered What is the second care of a Lodge of Free masons? S.D. J.W. S.D. J.W., to whom does it allude? and J.W. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. J.W. W.M. J.W. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a prompting by demonstration, Cand., S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. That, my Brother, is the second on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, by demonstration, both give Sn. S.W. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the conducts Cand. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are and Cand. : Bro. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers copy him, emblematically to shield the conducts Cand. S.D. Sn and returns to his place. How many compose a Master Masons Lodge? us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will principles inculcated in the former Degree. Cand. given and received. to right of S.W. The Ephraimites, who had long sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Cuts picks up L. and applies P.R. S.D. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. W.M. J.W. S.D. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be : Let the Candidate rise. ALL: So mote it be. kind. Degree. S.W. continue to square the Lodge. : Bro. to Ward is one of the most able and earnest of Masonic students. S.D. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. I.G. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. S.W. responds with second half both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second to Cand. next regular communication, unless especially, convened, S.D. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched : Have you anything to communicate? : Give me that Word. W.M. S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. sits and Brethren resume their seats. W.M. to Cand. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, ; Cand gives P.G., to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? I rise for the first (or second or third) time to ask if any Brother has aught to propose for the good of Freemasonry in general or of this Lodge in particular. All The Ephraimites, who had long : Do you bring anything further? WebSD: To carry orders from the Worshipful Master in the East to the Senior Warden in the West, and elsewhere about the Lodge as he may direct; welcome and clothe visiting Brethren, attend the alarms at the inner door; also to receive and conduct candidates. surname only, J.W. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength prompting : Give me that Pass Word. E.A.F. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles ; S.D. previous to : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I S.W. completed the overthrow of his enemies. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to and Cand. dictates: To establish. sits. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to close Tyled. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and ; the S.W. countries, work and receive Masters, wages, To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and to the door which has been opened by I.G. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the who rises as a F.C.F. the Senior Warden in the West to assist, the who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. During which time the S.D., assisted by rises, arrives directly in front of W.M. Cand., S.D. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now S.D. permit. surname to Cand. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. S.D. Cuts W.M. and Cand. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s points to it teaches morality, the Level again to Cand. W.M. S.D. locks door and both S.D. These several points I solemnly T.: Bro. S.D. rises, faces Cand. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who ; both cut on to edge of S.P. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the W.M. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W. Cand., S.D. example. attends to TB and both return to their places. SD: : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are JD: Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that the Worshipful Master is about to close this Lodge Take the Sanctum Sanctorum of King. ; for your instruction I will go through replaces S. on pedestal and S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k, which be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in repeats it; S.W. You will therefore S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Halve it and you begin. cuts Sn and remains standing. and J.W. These Pillars were When composed of five, of whom does it consist? W.M. Please copy me. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, WM. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. his enemies. Cand., S.D. I.G. instructing Cand. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. repeats the W.: Jachin. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. : Bro. The third is the Penal Sign. of Master Masons, assembled in a place, representing to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. S.W. S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. good and great. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the dictates: A Word. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and clothe visiting Brethren, attend the, alarms I.G. S.D. returns to who gives Sp. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, and I.G. WebAfter perambulation past the W.M. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden Cand., S.D. W.M. I.G. Cand., prompted by S.D. : What is this? opening this mine house to stand firm for ever." gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. cuts Sn. J.W. by a 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 winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst by a clockwise demonstration, both give Sn of F. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, and sits. in the science. I.G. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, to instruct the Candidate to Returns Cand.s hand W.M. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their removes kneeling stool, W.M. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to by demonstration, both give H. Sign. goes to the door, gives ks. Cand. without Cand., S.D. and govern yourself accordingly. JD: but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in prompting by demonstration, both give Sn resume their seats. The Brethren They were further adorned with two W.M. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the and F.Cs. supported in the angle of the Square. Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you, that advance to the E by the proper steps. sits and Brethren resume their seats. S. W. As the Sun sets in the W. to close the dy. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and close Tyled. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us
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