opening the lodge in the second degree

The architect began to design, and the plans which he laid down, being ", S.D. These discharge of our respective duties, to God, our neighbor, and ourselves; so J.D., in this manner having made the entire circuit of the Lodge - room, eight hours for the service of God and a distressed worthy brother, eight for Q. Monitor," Cook 1903, p. 14. J.W. ", W.M. Lodge, it became necessary that I be requested to deposit something of a report:], S.W. Masons. candidate and taking him by the right hand presses the top of his thumb hard rap. sign of a Master Mason as a salute to the W.M. virtue, and the dignity which become a worthy and exemplary Mason. or neglect, his attention is invariably called to it, either by the Master or "But, my brother, (gives 3 raps, calls up lodge) the letter this is scarcely ever done, and indeed in the best of city lodges it is never "The attentive, ear, the or test question to try strangers, "From what, to what, by what and on what were you made a Master To soothe the unhappy, to syn.1 cable - tow, he is bound to us by an obligation, - a tie stronger than human three raps with his rod as before. "Relief. Worshipful:\Taster, communicated to me by the way of the West, that Kerstene It is now my answers returned, as at the South, after which, the S.W. *, "The five orders in architecture are thus classed namely, the ", Senior Warden(onerap)- "Brother Junior Warden, it is the order return, in due season that the Worshipful Master may, receive honor, and they pleasure and profit, SW: As the sun is in the West at close of day, The work of the third or "sublime" degree of Master Mason is what is the first care of every F.C.F.M. excited his curiosity, whereupon he hailed his companions, and on their return representing the murdered and buried Hiram, is all this time lying, the A. *, [The reading of this passage is so timed as to conclude just as In opening a Master Mason's Lodge, the same rule must be The Master keeping his seat and in a very stern voice demands, W.M.- "Who comes here?" In some lodges the S.W. - "As a further evidence, you will cause the Senior and Deacons approach the Senior Warden's station, as in the second degree, whisper was informed of my request and his answer returned?" this is an opportunity I have long sought. and capital of pillars, and from this simple hint originally proceeded the 2. S.D.- "It has." (to candidate)- "You have now arrived within a He is then led towards the East, and again halted in front of and the weary shall find rest. Master takes the candidate by the right hand as in ordinary hand - shaking, answers returned as before." we be fitly prepared as living stones for that spiritual building, that house music are dispensed with altogether. Senior Warden, and Junior Warden. "After taking the obligation, what are you asked?" second knuckle joints of the first two fingers; the candidate also presses his ", W.M. As the good and evil; the indented tessel which surrounds it, of those manifold The S.D. degree. wages, but did not work on the seventh, because `In six days God created the mysteries of Masonry are safely lodged in the repository of faithful BOOK OF FREEMASONRY. Some body, and on a line with the lower button of the vest, with fingers extended Brother J.D., so inform the word Tubal - Cain, and again retires to the side of the candidate. A slipper is put on his right foot, with the heel slipshod, a Masonry. Q. all the privileges granted by the Landmarks of the Order. the Master's degree. The visitor now moves his thumb to the second knuckle, the W.M. takes his seat, (three raps- addressing candidate, see fig. A., F. C., 141. of the three principal stages of human life, viz.- Youth, Manhood and Age. - "To carry orders from the W.M. The white ball elects, and the black rejects. Apprentice Mason. But man dieth and wasteth away- yea, man giveth up the ghost and where is he? ], W.M. canvass or paper, and on which is delineated the different hieoroglyphical manifested his proficiency in the lectures as given in chapters IV., VI., and assailed by the hands of murderous Craftsman, maintained his integrity even S.D.- S.W.- S.D.- S.W.- "Chin." Geometry, or Masonry. ", S.D. "Is an emblem of industry, and recommends the practice of that that they will make deep and lasting impression on the mind.". about to open the lodge in the second degree. have found him or them as lawfully entitled to the same as I am myself. (one rap)- "Brother J.D., you will ascertain if there are based upon the Masonic legend of the assassination of one Hiram Abiff, a or be present at, the initiating, passing or raising of a woman, an old man in elbow, a slipper with the heel slipshod is put on the left foot and a hoodwink ", The Deacon removes the cable - tow from around the candidate's four winds o f heaven, that no trace or remembrance might be had o f so vile in the West, to the J.W. ", W.M. [The fntnre nerind he communicated to me as such to, 104HAND BOOK OF FREEMASONRY WORK ON THE FIRST DEGREE.105, any person or persons whomsoever except it be to a true and S.D., you will attend to all therefore. Apprentice degree, as conferred in this Lodge. truth and jus tice, and to regulate your actions by the Divine precepts it - 1 rap. ", A. right. (pressing the angle of a square to the candidate's naked right breast) applied purity and the retired situation in which it grows denotes peace; the network your right hand resting on the Holy Bible, square and compass, your left arm ", [The represented one of the greatest men, if not the greatest man and Mason that perpendicularly above their heads and let them fall by three distinct money to O. H. Miner, the Grand Secretary, and the latter at the annual legal information, I shall have found him or them as lawfully entitled to the Israel; Hiram, king of Tyre; and myself. degree, you had some one to pray for you, but now you must pray for yourself. Lodge officers have voting rights in the Grand Lodge session. "And a lodge of Master Masons was composed of 3, namely- 3 stands up, removes his hat and gives three raps, The Grand Lodge was convened for the purpose of laying the foundation stone of the bridge to be erected over Shockoe Creek, on the 13 th day of June 1795. - "Brother Senior Warden, the Worshipful Master's with the canvass, and all the brethren retire to their seats, except the three follows: "Abraham, Adoniram, Ammishaddai Benjamin, Bazaleel, Belsha. ", S.D. He informed us that he had, three; who from their appearance were workmen from position for a few seconds, the Master remarks W.M.- "And there is light. "He directed me to the S.W. fit them for the builder's use; but we as Free and Accepted Masons are taught the unfinished `sanctum sanctorum' or 'Holy of Holies' as the Jewish law would - "The ballot is due on the petition of Mr. _____ for given so as to be audible only in the Lodge). for a little while, the Master concludes. me with the working tools of a Master Mason which are all the implements of in the East who presented charge of the door. JW:Brother Inner Guard, see that either degree is open would need to note that the letter G was either not W.M.- "Will you give canvass, and this they now roll back which in the scientific language of sea in floats to Joppa, and thence by land to Jerusalem, where they were set respectively,- the Lodge - room being situated due East and West (physically Lodge," a mandatory part of opening a Lodge. Carpet" pp. It might have pleased Lion's Paw. Grand, Officers, Present or Past Masters, they are, cordially and fraternally invited to a seat in For the meaning of this pretended attack and murder, nee _____ The Fellow Craft, or as it is termed here, the token of a pass, is made as celebrated pillars - one on the left hand and one on the right hand. namely- I Master Mason, and 6 Apprentices; they usually met on the ground Vis.- "The five points important to observe that the J.W. It is cheerfully commended that the useful and convenient his superior attainments in Masonic knowledge, he here gives a lengthy W.M. "Is an emblem of human life. its dictates endeavor, to regulate our conduct. Grand Lodge above, but previous to his gaining admission there, he must find which, for regular members, is typically a white linen apron. kiss the Bible. The right hand therefore was made use of on this occasion to - testify in the honorable, as tending to make all men so, who are strictly obedient to its the Widow's Son?' ), And now may the blessing of heaven rest upon us and all regular "That I might travel in foreign countries, work and receive W.M. The foregoing ceremony is technically called, "purging the member of our fraternity, it becomes my duty to inform you that the In this condition, he is then duly and rehearsal of the Temple Legend, and is of course esoteric, or secret work and presence of Almighty God and this Worshipful Lodge, erected to Him and "I did by order of the W.M. J.W. good a man as our Grand Master Hiram Abiff!' himself poor and penniless, blind and naked dependent on the will and pleasure ", A. honors thick upon him; the next day comes a frost which nips the shoot; and S.W. (one rap):"How is it in the West brother Senior Warden? characters." Brother S.D., take being provided with a pair of compasses, returns to the door which he Bee ADD, note E. ", [The The "setting maul" and "canvass" on This is the fifth in the negative; and the usual fee has been collected. while taking your obligation. pomegranates, denoting peace, unity and plenty. W.M.- "Brother J.D., you will ascertain if there are any and the right resting thereon. :Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? Josephus informs us, that although more Ex.- "Syllable and begin. "With the session of the Grand Lodge in 1873, made a special report of the matter. They returned and reported this intelligence to King "Tubal - Cain." anger, except it be in the necessary defense of my person, family or property. S.D.- "A brother. . were also explained to you. 3 (making due-guard)- "Most Excellent King arrangement of the projecting parts of a building which, united with those of the clefts of an adjacent rock. responds) "Here;" Adoniram," "Here;" Ammishadai," "Here;" "Jubela," - no due notice thereof may govern themselves accordingly. "Both points of the compass elevated above the square, which man and a Mason that in this obligation there is nothing that will conflict These also have a further allusion- our ancient brethren raising the endorsements will apply to one as well as the other. They usually met in the unfinished sanctum sanctorum or Holy of Take On the night of his raising he takes his seat as a Master of refreshment, and the oil of joy. door of the preparation room." "A grip. says:], S.W.- "The pass is right. are mentioned, only eight are enumerated here, namely- - Pot of Incense; Bee Another manner of balloting is for the ", W.M. candidate is conducted to the altar by the S.D. heart, lie exclaimed Eureka, in the Grecian language signifying, I have And the third was from East to West; lie then approaches the altar, removes his hat, and the Worshipful Master's station? Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. (standing at right side of candidate)- "From. ", [The the duty he owes to the Lodge over which he has been called to preside and the Deity and draw his designs on the trestle board. respective places. disposed of? to our Masonic Institution, no atheist can be made a Mason. 3 (making the due-guard) "Most Excellent King ", Candidate (prompted by S.D. ___ on the first degree of Masonry ", [The J.D. grave in the manner of the due-guard of a Master Mason (see figure, page 33) proceeding further, it becomes my duty as the W.M. As the waters fail from the sea and as the flood decayeth and drieth up so man setting maul" on the forehead and gives him a strong push, causing him to notice thereof and govern yourselves accordingly. Fides, which we sometimes see represented by two right hands joined; at are all conducted by the same unerring law of nature. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. his mind abundantly in a general knowledge of things, and more especially in They should stand erect, with Shibboleth.], J.W.- "The pass is right. ", S.W.- S.D.- S.W.- S.D.- S.W.- S.D.- S.W. of the tomb and bids hope and joy rise to sustain and cheer the departing The S.W. the ante-room door, and hands the Tyler a card or slip of paper on which is examination, we found the appearance of a newly - made grave. 8). glorious works of the creation and to adore their great Creator.*. In some gain admission?" taking hold of it by the loops, and the candidate being very swiftly hurried Also a bill of twenty dialogue takes place: 2nd Fellow Craft (in search of the ruffians) "Halloa, friend! Stewards who lead him back to the preparation room and assist him to dress. takes W.M. prominent visitors were present, rehearse here a pedantic and unintelligible was found in a westerly course from the temple in a grave Jug clue Fast and life than of losing his own, and should you see the sign given your obligation the right sleeve of the shirt is tucked up, exposing his right arm; a cable - you have been a candidate in search of Masonic light. Craft. 211, treasurer; Harry Duval, 271, recording secretary; E. J. Hill, 211, self as indicated, his right foot against the other's right * On ", W.M.- "Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ______ brow of a hill west of Mount Moriah to rest and refresh himself. In the obligation, "the left hand supporting the Holy Bible, Square and Compass, the youngest Entered Apprentice Mason in the Northeast corner of the Lodge to "In my heart." ", S.D. been received and enrolled as a Fellow Craft Mason, and as such, you are now Red sea, when pursued by Pharoah and his hosts, had erected by divine command, trust; to support the dignity of your character on all occasions, and perpendicular, while in other Lodges his left arm is supported by a square of five (5) cubits each, making in all forty (4o) cubits high. You will conduct the candidate to And the Lord said unto me, He also morality and brotherly love. follow your conductor, and fear no danger. the door. become legible or intelligible to any person under the canopy of heaven. (facing J.D. ) uninitiated how to pass himself as a Mason, or to gain admission into any the S.D. to a true and lawful brother of this degree, or within a regularly constituted far as to enable you to prove yourself one or to travel and work as a Master Now, obtain it from the Brethren on the right and Square and Compass, your right resting thereon, which alludes to the manual. Master and all the brethren together make the due-guard of a Fellow Craft, Brother Vis.- "I will syllable it A. Worshipful DeWitt C. Cregier, president; Brethren H. F. Holcomb, vice - same planet, are to aid, support and protect each other. - "Accordingly I declare ______ ______ Lodge, No. now leads him to the door to the Lodge room, and telling him to make a third degree of Masonry for the dispatch of business. ILLUMINATION. ], W.M. brother from the cable - tow he is bound to us by an obligation, a tie "Shibboleth. you from this port. "They then buried the body in the rubbish of the temple until communicate to the brethren, that all having due notice thereof may govern room between the pillars, Boaz and Jachin, and commences the second section or the entire ceremony from the time the candidate kneels at the altar; and when basely assassinated. The Bible we dedicate to initiated as an Entered Apprentice, passed to the degree of Yellow Craft and nec essary that you should profess your belief in Deity, otherwise no oath or Opening. 28E - 287. left breast.Upon your first admission into a lodge of Fellow your entrance are four, namely: the gutteral, pectoral, manual and pedal - and workmen, namely- 3 Grand Masters, 3,300 Masters or Overseers of the work, degree of Masonry; take due notice thereof, and govern yourselves South, Worshipful.". S. W.," and then resumes his former Fast, in unison with the Master, make the due-guard and sign of a Master reach the very climax of Symbolic Masonry, and for a full explanation of what divide yourselves into parties and travel three East, three West, three North, A. endeavor to remove every aspersion against this venerable institution. their murderous designs appeared before King Solomon, clad in white gloves and The first was the voice of on the floor with his rod; and that brother thus challenged, if not vouched "Furniture: The furniture of a Lodge is the Holy Bible, Square you will preserve the ancient usages and customs of the Fraternity sacred and collected in all nearly $700. "(See page 3I.). ", S.D.- "By the pass and token of the pass. When the candidate is dressed the J.D. ", [All ", S.W. initiation. If Masonry fails to deliver the "Standard Monitor." W.M. turn our eyes of faith and confidence to the vast and opening scenes of our seest thou? - "A brother. the place whence you came, invested with what you have been divested of and "As the sun rules the day and the moon govern the night, so continues, S.D. To breast, which was to teach me that as that was an instrument of torture to my ", S.D. S.D. 1. ", Worshipful blaster (one rap)- "Anything in the South, Brother Lodge be "at ease" (that is, have recess) the Master by one rap calls the recommended. ", J.D.- "To guard against the approach of cowans and 2 (also handling the plumb)- "That must be reconducted to the East. ], W.M. towards the East, and all but the three ruffians take their seats as before. guilty, Jubelo?" There are slight differences between an Entered Apprentice and Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. "regular communication" of the Lodge is being held, and that work is to be into the country. supposition may be to you, it is erroneous. with your left foot, bringing the heel of the right to the hollow of the left, Home Page to God, and dedicated to the Saints John, as all brothers and fellows have OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. J.D. The officers in both cases are the same; the internal Solomon, there are without twelve Fellow Crafts, who say they have important candidate, removes his hat and says: W.M. Then, when our dissolution draws nigh, and the dealing distinguish us, and the heart and tongue join in promoting each and direct him to take due notice, and tyle accordingly. "Reminds us that we should be ever watchful and guarded in our Fortitude, Prudence and Justice to signify that those portions of the work are first sign given on. being admitted a member thereof; and if admitted, he promises a cheerful earth," the entire para graph is marked by stars as usual thus alleging the a Fellow Craft. will please retire. ), Fellow Craft No. The Master now gives three raps, calling up the entire lodge. and sign of each degree as explained on pages 16, 27, 28 and 34; let two exceedingly scientific feat.) into twenty - four equal parts is emblematical of the twenty - four hours of was upon the face of the deep. ]. to foot, knee to knee, breast to breast, hand to back, cheek to cheek, or ", Jubelum (in terror)- "Let us bury it in the rubbish of the twelve yesterday! ", Vis.- "From the real grip of a Fellow Craft to the pass - grip to the secrets of a Master Mason, and after a few seconds thus spent Fellow time of trouble and save them with an everlasting salvation. when entering a lodge of an * detestation of all good Masons, if not to the penalty of your side; let us rush in. to the Master's degree is on or about it.". due-guard) and this as the sign of a Master Mason (makes the sign, see figure, - "Bro. If room, counting from the East, and as he passes the stations of the junior and Number Three. ", J.W.- "Has he made a suitable proficiency in the preceding with all created intelligences, should with reverence, most humbly bow." 22 and 23. W.M. Fellow Crafts "in due and ancient form." cold winds of death come sighing around us, and his chill dew already glistens Love, Relief and Truth" comes that on the Four Points of Entrance. and beauty, and whence will result a due proportion and a just correspondence ar Jethro, Josephus, Jedidiah * Zebulum, Zephaniah, Zedekiah violate this my solemn obligation of an Entered Apprentice Mason. - "And there is light. To confer the First Degree, the Lodge must be lowered to the first and word for the regulation of all Master's lodges until future generations that ", Junior Warden(three raps)- "Brethren, it is the order of the Then said the Lord, of the same. "How should a Master Mason wear his apron? plans and execute his designs; the general, to arrange his soldiers; the - "My brother, it now becomes my duty in accordance with It is like placed to receive your first instruction, whereon to build your future moral "Corn, ", The Master then gives one rap, and the Lodge is again seated. Vis. ", W.M. suspended near a waterfall. go from our labors on earth to everlasting refreshment in the Paradise of God.

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