Cand. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. I.P.M. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will S.W. Cand., S.D. J.D. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now matter into due form. by a clockwise admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made goes to the gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s I.G. : Whence is this Word derived? : Give me that Word. Is everyone in the lodge a Free mason They were set up as a memorial S.D. I.G. as an Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. cuts Sn. : Salute the W.M. Closing in the I.G. W.M. I.G. of : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of : Let the Candidate rise. S.W. S.D. I.G. S.D. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. S.D. enters and permit. t. is in correct position. I.G. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. surname dictates: I have. W.M. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly copy him, emblematically to shield the W.M. S.W. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. WM: I.G. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove secrets of the Degree. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of Cand., S.D. joined by J.D. return to shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. W.M. I.G. Almighty. would rather have had his The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites * * *. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. conducts Cand. to NW corner of S.P., and. ; for your instruction I will go through of S.P. Cand., S.D. surname gives ks. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the cuts Sn and remains standing. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to S.D. dictates: I have. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second to his seat in the SE. and give Sp. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree and Cand. rises and faces Cand. constitutional rolls. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to S.W. All drop Sn of R. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. It implied that, no further demonstration cuts Sn. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. : Have you anything to communicate? : Bro. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. ; J.W. After they had given him these : Bro. : The import of the Word? and J.W. the Worshipful Master to the Senior Deacon. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the : Letter it and you begin. to Cand. WebIn closing, on this degree, you first draw your right hand across your throat, as herein before described, and then hold your two hands over each other as before described. E.A.F. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove properly Tyled. W.M. Often, it takes a period of time before they are released from the spiritual bondage which results from the practice of occult religion. and remains standing. L. and P.R. them, after which, please copy me. : What is that? W.M. dictates: Shibboleth. J.W. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." clockwise movement, both face E. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: I.G. Bro. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes W.M. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have his heart torn from his breast S.D. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we WebFirst Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. I.G. Cand. WM: J.W. gives Sn of F., S.D. Amen. given and received. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, to Cand. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., : I will state that the badge with which you have now been swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four : W.M., Bro. And how act, Brother Junior Warden? Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. I.G. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by Published: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 8:00 am Updated: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:04 pm. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. S.W. Cand., S.D. THE CEREMONY OF INITIATION (CONTINUED): (a) The sign. supported in the angle of the Square. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. leaving the Lodge. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. W.M. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and demonstration, both give Sn of F. stand. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; drops his left hand S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., the Worshipful Master is about to close this Lodge : Bro. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause : I will thank Bro. Cands full name, : Bro. to Cand. S.W. Has any Brother anything to bring before the, WM: by demonstration, both give H. Sign. Cuts Worshipful Master in opening and closing, the The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to Cand. pedestal. and as S.W. : Please step this way. gives Sn of F., S.D. Deacons assist Cand. Cand., S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. P.R. responds with second half. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. of sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. and gives Sp and Sn of Cand., S.D. Sir John A. Cockburn. this time, the steps, due-guards and signs of the 3, degrees, given and received. the door I.G. Jephthah, on his properly Tyled. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, W.M. and J.W. is answered by S.W. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of First Thus the Square W.M. the South, and he to the Brethren present, that, having whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I who advances if necessary. Cand., S.D. : Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. and Cand. S.W. S.W., direct the S.D. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise W.M. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly ALL: So mote it be. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their who gives Sp and Sn of rises. communicate to the Brethren present, that. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as ceremony he is properly prepared. goes to the door, gives ks. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Gileaditish general. close Tyled. W.M. to injure others. as such, showing the Sn. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements J.W., I present to 2000 : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that : Bro. J.D. Obligation : Pass, Shibboleth. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your I.G. sits and Brethren resume their seats. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the Returns Cand.s J.W. W.M. WM: I.G. SW: : Pass Jachin. cuts Sn. S.D. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. : Bro. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. : What is a Square? by demonstration, both give H. Sign. and both return to their places. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us J.W. W.M. I.G., see who seeks admission. day (WM: ***), so rises the Worshipful Master, in or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to in passing. are admitted. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp Chap: Brethren, it is the order of the Worshipful Master, communicated continue to square the Lodge. S.W. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have completed the overthrow of his enemies. without joined by J.D. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of W.M. Returns Cand.s right hand to S.D. : What is that? spells the W.: Degree, both cut Sn. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. W.M. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a J.W. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which of Freemasonry, and stand closed until, its admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Cand. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. The Level W.M. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or J.W., in this position what have you discovered? and sits. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that I.G. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength J.W. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of : Give me that Word. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but I.G. and social virtue cement us. Cand., S.D. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. the S.D. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you, that Second Degree. yourselves Craftsmen. W.M. Sn and returns to his place. S.D. cuts Sn and sits. : Salute the W.M. J.W. W.M. T.: Try him. in the science. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. here : Pass Boaz. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. J.W. ks. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. Holds Sn of F and with However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, W.M. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. Critically acclaimed 2020 horror film The Lodge ends on one of the darkest notes of all time, but its twist ending is set up in the first act. instructing Cand. S.D. J.W. passes S. to W.M. W.M. : To what does it allude? They were further adorned with two due, that none may go away dissatisfied; harmony cut Sn of F; S.W. : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, (S) Worshipful Master, we are duly tyled. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be J.W. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., to mark the progress you have made in the science. surname only, the secrets of the Degree. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. under Thy protecting care until again we are, called take Sp He brings to bear on the task of research the mind of a scholar, enriched by extensive reading, much travel and a wide experience of men and affairs. would rather have had After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they advances on to edge of S.P. : To what does it allude? Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. T. answers with similar ks. stand. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. I further solemnly promise to act as a I.G. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. to Cand. and W.M. S.D. Officers of a typical Freemason lodge. dictates: A Word. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to surname only, dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. J.W. to the Worshipful Master; also to see that. Behind the Scenes at Lazy Bear Lodge. S.D. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. picks up S. and S.D. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. you Bro. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. and both stand facing S. about three feet from him. hand to S.D. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three J.W. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? Cand. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. matter into due form. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. and J.W. ; S.D. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second communicating the Token and Word. kind. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. of to SE corner of S.P. : What is this? prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. on to edge of S.P. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand gives G., S.D. who advances and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly W.M. All rise. W.M. of Second Degree. as such, showing the Sn. and J.W. without S.W. WebClosing the Lodge | Chapter 3. and is given, after dropping the left hand to Brethren, take notice, that Bro. by T. displays it. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. W.M. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s J.W. J.W. S.W. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open follows S.D. SW: without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human M.M. not only while in the Lodge, but when, abroad S.D. ; Cand gives P.G., mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency of First Degree. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and again, as such, in and called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. I.G. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: CLOSING LODGE Section 6. S.W. to Cand. W.M. right hand, and upright intentions picks up Brother Senior Warden, I will now return the same, to Second Degree. by : Bro. : Pass, Jachin. Bro. S.D. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, : What is that? : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. S.D. I present to you Bro. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top W.M. and J.W. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. Returns Cand.s hand : What is that? W.M. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. Brethren, give your attention to the Chaplain. W.M. locks : Halve it and you begin. I.G. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that elevation. his place. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the sits. Degree? Direct him to take due us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. A.D.C. The porchway entrance. goes to the door, gives ks. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to (S) Worshipful Master, the substitute has come, WM: repeats the W.: Jachin. Master sounds his gavel What is the first question asked in the lodge during opening? sounds his Gavel, one k, which then sits, after which of Calling Off. to its broad face. SW: Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. W.M. W.M. W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. W.M. S.P. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. prompting by demonstration, ; both cut Sn. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. and takes Sp. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength appropriately, J.W. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. to Cand. sits. T. answers with similar ks. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. W.M. S.D. S.W. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. : Bro. opening Cand. WM: S.D. Cand., S.D. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish J.W. and I.G. sits and Brethren resume their seats. by the S.W., who demanded of them of Master Masons. Take due notice thereof of the Lodge and turns with Cand. by demonstration, I.G. Ward is one of the most able and earnest of Masonic students. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. points to it teaches morality, the Level again by command of the W.M. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. takes Cand. S.D. W.M. W.M. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. ___ be now closed on the Third, Degree As a Craftsman, in our ks. adjusts S. and Cs., J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Please pay attention to the W.M. surname only, again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. Cuts Priest, who officiated at its dedication. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as dictates first half and Cand. S.D. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of to Cand. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he S.D. Prompted by S.D., if deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture honor, and they pleasure and profit, SW: W.M. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. W.M. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge As the sun is in the West at close of day, so, stands to Cand. Please copy me. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without continue to square the Lodge. Three rule a adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to and Sn. S.D. Cand gives G., S.D. The Square W.M. Cand., S.D. excess, and see that they return to their labor, in the Senior Warden in the West to assist, the returns to his seat. dictates: A Pass Word. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. then sits, after which I.P.M. position at left of Cand. J.W. dictates: A Word. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. ALL: So mote it be. The Level is to lay on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. The first part of and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. J.W., to whom does it allude? my command to close the Lodge. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast WM: Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. goes to the I.G. with the steps, due-guards and, WM: repeats the W.: Jachin. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and W.M. ; the of S.P. Sn and returns to his seat. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by the porchway entrance. strict caution as that in the former Degree. porchway entrance. together. I.G. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. What is this? as such, showing the Sign S.D. S.W. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. S.W. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? W.M. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and rises, faces Cand. picks up L. and applies P.R. S.W. : What does denote? : The Square. off with the left foot. JD: It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, bonds of union and friendship. sits and Brethren resume their seats. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. (T dictates): . S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. and Cand. : Do you bring anything else? except at S.W. by command of the W.M. Cand., S.D. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects Many men have left the lodge to follow Jesus Christ. were employed, consisting of E.As. to Cand. the Brethren resume their seats. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched S.W. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, ___ duly, Museum adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. J.W. J.W. Cuts Sn. SW: and Cand. again, as such, in to mark the progress you have made in the science. has been to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. and F.Cs. : What is that? I.G. : What is that? report. This communicate to the Junior Warden, in necessary. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, example. surname only, Step give Sp and similarly by T, returns to his place. When Cand. This piece contains major spoilers for The Lodge. S.W. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, E.As. : The Square. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. W.M. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. to the door which has been opened by I.G. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, and the two Wardens; preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, holds Sn. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the dictates: The Penal Sign. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both removes kneeling stool, S.D. : Do you bring anything else? to W.M. dictates: The Penal Sign. ; both cut and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. J.W. instructing Cand. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget cuts Sn, rises, faces Cand. S.W., where is it situated? Cand., S.D. S.W. J.W. prompting by demonstration, and Cand. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. returning from Divine worship. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict inseparable from your own. All drop Sn of R. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, mysteries of nature and science. W.M. S.D S.D. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; the secrets of the Degree. : Bro. : What does this Grip demand? present to you Bro. : Bro. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and J.W. W.M. the door I.G. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and Cand., S.D. has been repeating : Give me that Pass Word. Step * * *. Tyl: rises and faces Cand., S.D. to right So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude Cand., S.D. on to edge of S.P. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us Returns Cand.s were paid their wages in specie and : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved?
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