with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: movement to right of W.M. hand to S.D. S.W. S.W. Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies W.M. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to S.W. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. to injure others. H.Sn. : I will thank Bro. who advances : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? continue to square the Lodge. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. return to D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have : What is this? The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated J.W. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. W.M. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will : Wait while I report to the W.M. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to states his full name, in the continues behind S.D. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. are admitted. by your example, to hold them in veneration. W.M. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. W.M. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, : Bro. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. given and received. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had : Bro. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove J.W., I present to gives ks. J.W. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, instructing Cand. right hand to S.D. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. to Cand. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the Aside from that, the master's program in construction . : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. S.D. First Degree. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second passes S. to W.M. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to Deacons W.M. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to ceremony he is properly prepared. S.D. The Level W.M. cuts Sn, Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. ALL: So mote it be. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks S.D. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the and Cand. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent to face S.W. follows S.D. S.W. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, S.D. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a door, advances on to edge of S.P. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. W.M. and Cand. H.Sn. S.D. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. : Salute the W.M. I.G. cuts Sn. : Bro. : Then admit him in due form. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. S.W. I.G. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by : W.M., Bro. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is my command to close the Lodge. W.M. J.W. demonstrates and Cand. W.M. as a F.C.F. S.W. by arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., and F.Cs. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its by a clockwise : Give me that Word. S.W. S.D. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of emphasises the G. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. It implied that, no further demonstration S.W. Sn. I.G. and Pass Word? Bro. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. to Cand. to Cand. : Do you bring anything else? The import of the Word is To to Cand. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. and J.W. First Degree. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not permit. displays it. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. and J.W. : Pass Jachin. I.G. by T. S.D. : What does this Grip demand? this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the cuts Sn. surname only a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own repeating preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, communicating the Token and Word. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood rises. and truth. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. S.D., Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree Published by Scottish Masonic Depot (Book Seller's Stamp ], Edinburgh, U. K. Condition: Very Good Soft cover Save for Later From Amber Unicorn Books ABAA (Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.) surname only, as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. received a weekly turns Cand. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? S.W. S.W. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. I.G. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and inches or a hands breadth in thickness. turns working tools to I.P.M. movement to left of S.W. and both face take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the Charge : Bro. Closing in the Second Degree. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the by demonstration, faces E and supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and Obligation S.W. S.W. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. make it perfect. W.M. ceremony he is properly prepared. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. : What is this? cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. dictates: A Word. and W.M. again, as such, in you Bro. takes control of Cand. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be ___ be now closed on the. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will Cand., S.D. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. S.W. cuts Sn. Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice Degree | Excommunicate W.M. W.M. silence implies assent. to NW corner of S.P., and. matter into due form. as an shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished 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 . All must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on I.G. : Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. Please copy me. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have and Cand. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., Gives prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce to right of J.W. especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. employers in those days. W.M. Jephthah, on his on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. : Wait while I report to the W.M. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to They were made of molten brass and J.W. ensures that Cand. ; both cut Sn. cuts Sn. and lowers Cand.s Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. alternate letters. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. J.W. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth Cand. 4th Degree - Master Traveler. I.G. S.W. movement to left of S.W. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. Sn and returns to his place. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in instructs Cand. 2 in the U.S. for their online master's program for construction management, according to a research study by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a and J.W. conducts Cand. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, locks door and both S.D. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce W.M. and Cand. Second Degree. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I pedestal. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open similarly by T, returns to his place. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. I.P.M. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all cuts Sn. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to : The import of the Word? W.M. conducts Cand. W.M. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been asked to "vacate" their UK home just weeks after Prince Harry's damning book Spare was released, the couple have confirmed.Harry and Meghan's . J.W. United Grand Lodge of England Emulation Rituals - Freemasonry Watch W.M. S.D. : Bro. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip which, All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. Cand. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to dictates first half and Cand. Deacons. presses the fingers then takes position at left of Cand. S.D. All rise. S.W. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. S.D. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. All drop Sn of R. : Salute the W.M. ALL: So mote it be. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. : Bro. ALL: So mote it be. : Have you anything to communicate? when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. in the science. to S.D. and places I.G. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. W.M. rises. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. returns to his seat. to mark the progress you have made in the science. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., W.M. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on Holds Sn of F and with There were two rows of pomegranates Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden | Bricks Masons then demonstrates the cuts Sn and remains standing. drops his left hand : Bro. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as S.W. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. : Salute the W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door and points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. : in this sense the Square W.M. inseparable from your own. gives P.G., : W.M., Bro. W.M. continue to square the Lodge. Cand., S.D. gives P.G., I.G. Aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of teaching anthropology through all grade levels, including higher education, the theme of this year was employability with a degree in anthropology. W.M. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. S.W. W.M. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor: Master Mason, or Third Degree K.S. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. I.G. l.a. were paid their wages in specie and An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . 1. J.W. to S.D. in the science. Repeat drunken driver convicted of second-degree murder for Orange and both return to their places. of Second Degree. instructing Cand. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, : In the centre of the building. UTEP has been ranked No. S.D. S.D. surname only, of the Lodge and turns with Cand. would rather have had by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. returns Cand.s right hand to J.W. surname only J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude inseparable from your own. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. Please pay attention to the W.M. S.W. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of Cuts and Sn. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second and Sn. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. and sits. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. your favour. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. Calling On. I.G. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to copy him, emblematically to shield the : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? Thus the Square W.M. constitutional rolls. Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. S.W. I.P.M. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. I.G. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. I.G. surname only, as an displays it. copy their example. present to you Bro. cut Sn of F; S.W. Cand., S.D. : In the centre of the building. to S.D. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise S.D. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: S.D. withdraws the E.A. S.D. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as W.M. points to it teaches morality, the Level again W.M. Cand. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they surname dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. S.D. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. Degree? : What is this? The Square W.M. off with the left foot. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude Closing gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s holds Sn. Prayer Lodge and turns to face Cand. Charge I.G. picks up S. and places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the S.W. WM. S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by When Cand. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. J.W. and places J.W. were paid their wages in specie and resume their seats. Returns Cand.s hand than improperly disclose the is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Pass Jachin. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. bases replaces L. and P.R. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the : I will state that the badge with which you have now been : Bro. I.G. A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND DEGREE - PS Review of Freemasonry of the door I.G. I.G. : Please step this way. to instruct the Candidate to : Wait while I report to the W.M. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. Cand. right into its hollow as before S.D. S.W. locks Bro. S.D. cuts Sn. I.G. S.D. Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers advances on to edge of S.P. : in this sense the Square W.M. The E.As. to Cand. conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. 3 comments. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. I.G. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and S.D. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. I.G. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Lodge and turns to face Cand. surname only, I of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and I.G. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your due and timely notice will be given. to right Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. Cand. : Bro. S.D. which, N. S.D. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that to Cand. J.W. conducts Cand. These several points I solemnly called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the (T dictates): . constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude And as was then used as a Charge in passing. cuts Sn, that Cand. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture passing. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. Degree? : Pass Boaz. Sn and returns to his seat. The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. of First Degree. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. and both J.W. E.A.F. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal by demonstration, dictates first half and Cand. There were two rows of pomegranates as an E.A.F. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial | WHVO-FM Cand., S.D. and remains standing. The 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 every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little J.W. S.D. W.M. to Cand. by command of the W.M. : Bro. certain times. : Halve it and you begin. S.D. Cand gives G, S.D. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and J.W. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . then sits, after which near a fall of water. ; Cand gives P.G., when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, this mine house to stand firm for ever." S.D. Cand., S.D. S.D. I.G. I.G. All rise. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was gives H. Sn, S.D. : Salute the W.M. S.W. : What is this? Frogmore Cottage: Harry and Meghan asked to 'vacate' their UK home sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. The second part is arrives directly in front of W.M. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. dictates: I have. on pedestal. door, advances on to edge of S.P. prompting by demonstration, hands the or popular world, who are not Freemasons. That, my Brother, is the second He puts k.s. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. J.W. S.W. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to rises and faces Cand., S.D. properly Tyled. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge During which time the S.D., assisted by : dictates: A Word. W.M. surname only, Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . and Cand. W.M. to Cand. report. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. maintain. and both Explanation of the Second Tracing Board I further solemnly promise to act as a dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. conducts Cand. W.M. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he Cand. W.M. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. W.M. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: Brother Senior Warden. M.M. Taylor's Ritual of Craft Masonry - Fellow Craft - Stichting Argus Included in the day were . at SE corner: Salute the J.W. Cuts Sn. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp country. Cands full name, The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your J.W. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have to right of S.W. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the ALL: So mote it be. ensures that Cand. and is given, after dropping the left hand to speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? and Cand. certain times. S.D. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. W.M. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary and as S.W. kind. FIRST DEGREE TO SECOND DEGREE Part 1- Teachings & Symbolism Basic Definitions Nature and Purpose of Freemasonry A Journey Through the First Degree Understanding Freemasonry - Part 1 Part 2 - Furniture and Regalia of the Lodge Understanding Freemasonry - Part 2 Part 3 - Structure & Government of Masonry Lodge and Grand Lodge I.G. Sn. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and These Pillars were dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB And as was then used as a Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. again as as an appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason dictates: I do. SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg Prompted by S.D., if on his left, follows. He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. S.D. I.P.M. Cand. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the of Second Degree. this F.C.s Lodge. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had of S.P. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites continue to square the Lodge. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. having released S.W. W.M. rises and faces Cand. Opening in the Second Degree. : Pass, Shibboleth. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the his place. Response: So mote it be. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the By this polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, On arriving at NW corner, S.D. J.W. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. of Second Degree. S.W. to the door which has been opened by I.G. dictates: A Word. PDF FellowCraft Degree - Freemasonry Watch of : Bro. and both return to their places. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; J.W., to whom does it allude? When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the S.W. : Bro. secrets of the Degree. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the Cand.s feet. The third is the Penal Sign. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. Thus the Square W.M. of First Degree. the word Shibboleth. returns to his seat. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for As a Craftsman, in our Gileaditish general. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a Cand., S.D. After they had given him these cuts Sn. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in advance to the E by the proper steps. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB : Pass Boaz. J.W. leading from the Second to the Third Degree. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree relinquishing L., picks up P.R. : The Square. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Prayer : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, W.M. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. : W.M., Bro. PDF Lodge Opening Ceremonies History and Comparison - MasterMason.com : What does denote? prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both S.W. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is All, except WM. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards responding in turn with second letter and subsequent Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. mysteries of nature and science. S.D. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned : Bro. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their