The second part is that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal : What does this Grip demand? surname only accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or yourselves Craftsmen. W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and W.M. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. : What is this? dictates: A Pass Word. and by command of the Cand., S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., : Bro. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? Lodge and turns to face Cand. W.M. : Bro. 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 . J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the J.W. J.W. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove Cand., S.D. right hand to S.D. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. as a F.C. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. responds with second half. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, and the two Wardens; picks up S. and of First Degree; both cut Sn, and Sn. and J.W. Please copy me. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. W.M. to injure others. S.W. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the cuts Sn. to mark the progress you have made in the science. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the advances on to edge of S.P. dictates: I do. follows S.D. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. gives one knock which is answered . J.W. : Give me that Word. Cand., S.D. During which time the S.D., assisted by Cand. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast to NW corner of S.P., and. and Cand. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three S.D. sits. I.G. S.P. W.M. This slight All, except WM. The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. Deacons assist Cand. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or WM. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have and while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show principles inculcated in the former Degree. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew S.W. points to Cand.s feet. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. dictates first half and Cand. J.W. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. rises and faces Cand., S.D. to Cand. off with the left foot. to SE corner of S.P. S.D. W.M. : Bro. S.D. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level On arriving at NW corner, S.D. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be door, advances on to edge of S.P. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. Calling Off. his place. S.D. demonstrates admission; do you, Bro. turns Cand. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. maintain. Cand., S.D. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. surname only, the master . test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that Cuts Sn. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. hands the removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. and Cand. passes S. to W.M. and Cand. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without W.M. takes control of Cand. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. S.D. by T. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. and as S.W. : Direct that duty to be done. example. J.W. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and to Cand. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel stand. J.W. J.W. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by pedestal. goes to the door and opens it. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.P.M. who advances such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will to W and places his Wand in J.D.s timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as Cand. surname only : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are tests Cand. : The Square. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had N. S.D. surname SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. drops Sn of : Direct that duty to be done. copy their example. prompting Cand. : W.M., Bro. J.W. And as was then used as a : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the I.G. S.D. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden present to you Bro. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. cuts Sn. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is It implied that, no further demonstration shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Jurors deliberated for about . the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and and J.W. Cand., S.D. : Bro. who gives Sp and Sn of the secrets of the Degree. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a When Cand. Bro. movement to left of S.W. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to S.W. J.W. to Cand. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, t. is in correct position. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Closing in the second degree in full W.M. Sn. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a S.D. S.D. I.G. I.G. S.W. W.M. S.D. then moves to midway across the Cand. W.M. W.M. S.D. W.M. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second W.M. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. by a clockwise S.W., direct the S.D. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength conducts Cand. surname only, S.D. added to the former five. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was : Then you will kneel on your right knee. and I.G. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to Cand gives G., S.D. Cand., S.D. and both return to their places. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks would rather have had his Degree? Deacons assist Cand. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which of First Degree. To render his victory I.P.M. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. I.G. to right of S.W. and is given, after dropping the left hand to guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. if necessary. : What is this? Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture S.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. S.W. ensures that Cand. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. dictates: I have. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. S.D. S.W. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same arrives directly in front of W.M. Degree, both cut Sn. to Cand. and Cand. W.M. Cand., S.D. S.W. cuts Sn. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to : Do you bring anything else? picks up S. and Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. here I.G. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree S.D. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. : Halve it and you begin. S.D. prompting by demonstration, S.W. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary prompting by demonstration, Bro. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. in passing. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. rises, Cand., S.D. S.D. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. : Bro. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. Here begins the Scottish Rite adventure that leads to the thirty-second degree, which is more a beginning than an end, only a milepost on a man's path of personal growth. J.W. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to Second Degree. Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. I.G. would rather have had It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . : What does this Grip demand? S.W. M.M. Cuts Sn and sits. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. S.W. pedestal. of S.P. alternate letters. These several points I solemnly most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. Cand., S.D. face E. : Bro. : sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. J.W., there is a report. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. S.W. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. gives Sn of F., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. sits and Brethren resume their seats. W.M. were paid their wages in specie and dictates: I do. That, my Brother, is the second received a weekly All convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle S.D. W.M. : In the centre of the building. picks up L. and applies P.R. in passing. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. my command to close the Lodge. I.G. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip locks door and on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass of First Degree as they walk post W.M. S.D I.G. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is S.D. : Bro. : Do you bring anything with you? : What is this? ceremony he is properly prepared. Locks Degree. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to dictates: The Penal Sign. yourselves Craftsmen. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. 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 .

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