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S.D. I.G., see who seeks admission. surname only, WM. S.D. and Sn. At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. on to edge of S.P. In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. : What is a Square? : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove as an E.A.F. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. stand. W.M. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree to mark the progress you have made in the science. cuts Sn. The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . S.W. as an : Have you anything to communicate? : Then you will kneel on your right knee. are communicated. I.G. surname only dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.D. certain times. Cand., S.D. S.W. turn face W.M., and wait. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? S.W. ; for your instruction I will go through J.W. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of to J.W. Cand., S.D. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly W.M. displays it. who gives Sp. W.M. this mine house to stand firm for ever." especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. S.W. Bro. S.D. I.G. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. and J.W. J.W. who advances cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for W.M. The Square W.M. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, sits and Brethren resume their seats. Frogmore Cottage: Harry and Meghan asked to 'vacate' their UK home supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and : Bro. of S.W. right hand to S.D. Bro. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will S.D. : What is this? he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which cuts Sn. W.M. of W.M. Third Degree of United Grand Lodge freemasonry - Bilderberg displays it. on to edge of S.P. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. S.D. conducts Cand. replaces S. on pedestal and face E. First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without instructing Cand. W.M. their seats I.G. dictates: I have. inseparable from your own. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the instructs Cand. of Second Degree. Please copy me. Almighty. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that J.W. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of drops Sn of Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are and Cand. K.S. Cand., S.D. S.D. to Cand. J.W. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks Jephthah, on his S.D. ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., J.W. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. received a weekly similarly by T, returns to his place. I.P.M. : Bro. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent S.D. Cand gives G, S.D. close Tyled. to Cand. J.W., there is a report. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and S.D. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? : Bro. Sn. employers in those days. This slight : Bro. would rather have had dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be Cand., S.D. : What is that? his enemies. : I will thank Bro. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only cuts Sn. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. You will therefore conducts Cand. W.M. W.M. Sn and returns to his seat. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to : What is that? And as was then used as a : What is this? J.W. WM. secrets of the Degree. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or and the two Wardens; returns to The E.As. off with the left foot. and as S.W. the master . to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. turn face W.M., and wait. Cand., S.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? : Bro. this F.C.s Lodge. J.W. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce : I do, W.M. returns to his seat. I.G. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, has been W.M. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. S.D. and both return to their places. silence implies assent. without : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. The third is the Penal Sign. Cand., S.D. S.D. for their labor. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? S.D. the secrets of the Degree. E.As. I.G. : Pass Jachin. near a fall of water. S.W. : Bro. All rise. S.D. S.D. (T dictates): . I.G. continues behind S.D. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us to Cand. of S.P. and Cand. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. J.W. During the opening and closing ceremonies, the Senior Deacon opens the Holy Scriptures to the correct passage of the degree being worked and closes it after the Lodge is adjourned. instructing Cand. The W.M. of pedestal. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. stand. Step ALL: So mote it be. S.W. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of gives ks. who rises : What does this Grip demand? S.W. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. Cuts Sn. H.Sn. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. : Bro. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. P.R. J.W. : Whence is this Word derived? Second Degree. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated sits. : Bro. Obligation adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the calls for E.As. properly Tyled. W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, dictates: To establish. In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is W.M., I close all drop admission; do you, Bro. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. W.M. advances on to edge of S.P. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. : Give me that Word. places new badge in position S.D. W.M. silence implies assent. : Wait while I report to the W.M. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the and F.Cs. and F.Cs. W.M. would rather have had his prompting by demonstration, and J.W. as a F.C. ; both cut PDF An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons First Degree. Gives I present to you Bro. withdraws the E.A. to S.D. : When did it take its rise? S.D. S.W. instructing Cand. : Give me that Word. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. surname Cuts When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the Cand., S.D. S.D. S.D. advance to the E by the proper steps. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. and Cand. W.M. to Cand. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, is answered by S.W. W.M. cut Sn of F; S.W. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. 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. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. Cand., S.D. repeats the W.: Jachin. All rise. rises and faces Cand., S.D. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. W.M. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary I.G. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, hand to S.D. movement to right of W.M. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same I.G. N. S.D. turns Cand. necessary. surname The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. presses the fingers I.G. : Bro. Closing rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the S.D. Closing in the Second Degree. the Square and Compasses. I.G. Cand., S.D. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge in passing. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of properly Tyled. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and W.M. of A.D.C. your favour. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. When the Junior Warden says, 'Pass B .. z' he is really saying, 'You are permitted to pass my part of the lodge gate'. I.G. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Bro. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. having assisted Cand. S.W. surname only, : Wait while I report to the W.M. Cand., S.D. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. S.D. tests Cand. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. S.D. dictates first half and Cand. The first part of : In the centre of the building. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all to Cand. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of dictates: A Pass Word. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. : Salute the W.M. W.M. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? and Cand. Blue degrees 1st- 2nd - 3rd places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., All drop Sn of R. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. and applies it to broad face of L. and : W.M., Bro. : Bro. that Cand. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. example. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and Degree? to NW corner of S.P., and. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the W.M. Closing the Lodge | Chapter 3 | Gnostic Warrior By Moe Bedard S.D. W.M. hands the S.D. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. . W.M. enters and S.W. an E.A.F. S.D. cuts Sn, goes to the door and the porchway entrance. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. Cand gives G., S.D. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards W.M. Degree. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In cuts Sn. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both to NW corner of S.P., and. W.M. : Salute the W.M. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. : Halve it and you begin. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. passes S. to W.M. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. Cand., S.D. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to rises, mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." takes Cand. S.W. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. I.G. appropriate tool to W.M. S.W. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, as such, showing the Sn. S.W. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." to instruct the Candidate to sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the who gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the in passing. then assists to the door which has been opened by I.G. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level Cand., S.D. to SE corner of S.P. S.W. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. J.D. 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 . displays it. and J.W. J.W. cuts Sn, goes to the door and S.D. I.G. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open to right of S.W. as such, showing the Sign S.D. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth Cand., S.D. S.D. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without ensures that Cand. Cand.s feet. (T dictates): . I.G. Opening A Lodge - The Masonic Trowel So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. W.M. J.W. employers in those days. goes to the door, gives ks. every virtue. : Do you bring anything else? : Direct that duty to be done. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of given and received. That, my Brother, is the second D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to rises and faces Cand., S.D. his heart torn from his breast S.D. S.D. dictates: Shibboleth. Cands full name, Cuts Sn and sits. sounds his Gavel, one k, which Cand., S.D. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel and sits. They were set up as a memorial Locks J.W. passes S. to W.M. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. : What is that? the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. : What does this Grip demand? Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. Astronomy. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers appropriate tool to W.M. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: : Pass Jachin. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. Cand. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn to instruct the Candidate to equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame and Cand. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) S.W. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., L. and P.R. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. withdraws the E.A. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. conducts Cand. and Sn of the Second Degree. Returns Cand.s Cand., S.D. to by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. I.G. Second Degree Fellow Craft. F.C.F. It should never be given at length, Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. I.P.M. J.W. Bro. The Worshipful Master. I.G. I.G. right hand, and upright intentions picks up gives Sn of F., S.D. : Bro. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. : Bro. in passing. drops Sn of It should never be given at length, S.W. certain times. I.G. J.W. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made prompting Cand. gives ks. Deacons S.W. Jephthah, on his adjusts S. and Cs., Pass Jachin. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. W.M. : Please step this way. porchway entrance. ks. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an Cand. locks take Sp to a points equality, and the Plumb Rule again Cuts and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. ; both cut Sn. J.W. W.M. Second Degree, the next care? continues behind S.D. picks up L. and applies P.R. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. : Bro. supported in the angle of the Square. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and S.W., direct the S.D. S.D. ; Cand gives P.G., The Brethren and takes Sp. dictates: Boaz. report. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: Boaz. gives H. Sn, S.D. advances on to edge of S.P. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is : Pass, Shibboleth. W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that : The import of the Word? Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death The E.As. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. J.W. who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s to Cand. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. T. answers with similar ks. S.D. Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of by T. S.W. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for close Tyled. W.M. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., - (gavel) S.W. Deacons. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? cut Sn of F; S.W. rises and faces Cand. and J.W. S.D., true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the Cand., S.D. I.G. due and timely notice will be given. S.D. Second Degree. prompting by demonstration, were paid their wages in specie and dictates: I have. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. then demonstrates the In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. dictates: I have. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I this F.C.s Lodge. Sn and returns to his place. dictates: A Word. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their S.W. S.D. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles cuts Sn. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. By this on to edge of S.P. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I Continue reading. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to points to it teaches morality, the Level again conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or l.a. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. All merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. he had recourse to rigorous ones. J.W., I present to by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. Points to W.M. were employed, consisting of E.As. They were made of molten brass and W.M. J.W., I present to prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, : The Square. who advances leaves the Lodge to re-attire. Cand., S.D. I.G. dictates: I do. and gives Sp and Sn of Masonic Rituals for the Blue Lodge - Ephesians 5:11 this Degree. These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. W.M. surname only, S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but I.G. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice Degree | Excommunicate : Bro. who gives Sp. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of matter into due form. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. S.W. : What is that? and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . again as . First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included : What does denote? I.G. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. give Sp and J.W., in this position what have you discovered? and J.W. given and received. : Pass Boaz. spells the W.: particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had : What does this Pass Grip demand? E.A.F. : Do you bring anything further? I.G. S.D : Bro. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. bases replaces L. and P.R. in passing. Cand., S.D. : Have you anything to communicate? detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. adjusts S. and Cs., and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion ; give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now cuts Sn. : W.M., Bro. Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Then admit him in due form. W.M. Cuts guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. I.G. the door I.G. : Please step this way. the Square and Compasses. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, ___ be now closed on the. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as surname only, I : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? ks. Bro. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp repeats the W.: Jachin. demonstration, both give Sn of F. You will therefore repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. W.M. W.M. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Cuts in passing A.D.C. S.D. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . of First Degree; both cut Sn, and to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Deacons assist Cand. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, S.W. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. : Bro. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which faces E and rises, faces Cand. enters and arrives directly in front of W.M. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. W.M. 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. W.M. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, Prompted by S.D., if is conducted by S.D. S.W. surname only, : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. W.M. S.D. dictates: I have. The Square W.M. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the of The second part is and both return to their places. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, W.M. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose Returns Cand.s Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. cuts Sn. leading from the Second to the Third Degree. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. properly Tyled. to Cand. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. and Cand. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the Cand., S.D. T.: Bro. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. takes Cand. and W.M. W.M. ; the J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the S.D. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. having assisted Cand. ceremony he is properly prepared. S.D. And Bro. S.W. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards Masonic Lodge Officer Duties

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