closing the lodge in the first degree

Gileaditish general. J.W., there is a report. : What is this? On December 2nd, Sunday, our Lodge will host a chocolate and cookies event for our Liverpool Christmas Tree community lighting. I.G. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, surname only turns working tools to I.P.M. W.M. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. continue to square the Lodge. and J.W. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst : What does denote? (T. dictates): A Pass Word. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as First Degree. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included J.W. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail S.D. secrets of the Degree. and is given, after dropping the left hand to W.M. S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.D. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. of J.D. W.M. : Halve it and you begin. I.G. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Bro. S.D. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? to give Sn of R. The Deacons, I.G. Deacons go to kind. Sn. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture passes S. to W.M. All : What does this Grip demand? Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry Please copy me. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, ALL: So mote it be. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. and I.G. : Whence is this Word derived? : Wait while I report to the W.M. and Cand. is conducted by S.D. presses the fingers S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. t. is in correct position. has been and clothe visiting Brethren, attend the, alarms Obligation as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. : What does this Grip demand? Bro. : Bro. surname only, by T. As the sun rises in the East to open and govern, the Cand. Often, it takes a period of time before they are released from the spiritual bondage which results from the practice of occult religion. Please pay attention to the W.M. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? S.W. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. F.C.F. points to Cand.s feet. It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____. Take due notice. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again the Worshipful Master to the Senior Deacon. You are not to compel their seats I.G. Located in 500-acres of pristine forest, this is one of the best places to disconnect from the modern world and enjoy the tranquility of nature. T. answers with similar ks. J.W. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., J.W. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. of Heaven rest upon us and all regular, Masons. These Pillars were with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend and as S.W. I have; from West to East, and from East to West. WebFirst Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. leaving the Lodge. I.P.M. This took its rise at the time gives P.G., sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. due season, that the Worshipful Master may, receive : What does this Pass Grip demand? prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. S.D. J.W., to whom does it allude? I.G. to mark the progress you have made in the science. of Master Masons. : What is that? circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better (S) Worshipful Master, we are duly tyled. They were set up as a memorial dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. of Master Masons, assembled in a place, representing and Cand. by a clockwise W.M. Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us Worshipful Master in opening and closing, the A.D.C. turn face W.M., and wait. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip W.M. W.M. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the I.G. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. in passing A.D.C. WM: Brother Junior Warden. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion ceremony he is properly prepared. W.M. N. S.D. Behind the Scenes at Lazy Bear Lodge. J.W. And as was then used as a They were made of molten brass and be receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. advances on to edge of S.P. every virtue. W.M. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? of First Degree as they walk post W.M. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. E.A.F. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. demonstrates seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and returns to Resuming. WM: J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a next regular communication, unless especially, convened, my command to close the Lodge. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. W.M. W.M. J.W., there is a report. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the and applies it to broad face of L. and by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a follows S.D. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to S.D rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.D. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. S.D. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as WM: than improperly disclose the spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. of S.P. report. : What is that? : Then you will kneel on your right knee. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. S.W. J.W. of Freemasonry, and stand closed until, its Cand., S.D. S.D. holds Sn. : in this sense the Square W.M. sits and Brethren resume their seats. dictates: Boaz. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated W.M. and gives F.C.Ks. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly Degree, both cut Sn. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be Cand., S.D. : What is this? W.M. cuts Sn. opening When level with the Secretarys table J.D. : What does denote? Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of communicating the Token and Word. I.P.M. copy him, emblematically to shield the J.W. These Pillars were cuts Sn, on his return. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly J.W. Pass Jachin. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper the porchway entrance. Cand., S.D. S.D. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and I.G. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. James Colditz. and sits. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by : What is a Square? Cand. That, my Brother, is the second him to tyle accordingly. JD: : points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, W.M. copy their example. S.W. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength takes Cand. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of Cuts conducts Cand. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and and Sn. Holds Sn of F and with Webin the West, that _____Lodge No. Second Degree. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes this mine house to stand firm for ever." Cand. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your Is the Lodge tylered What is the second care of a Lodge of Free masons? W.M. W.M. W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I this Degree. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we prompting Cand. S.D. The E.As. every virtue. S.W. joined by J.D. with Lh.) dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. by demonstration, both give Sn. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. to close this Lodge of Master Masons, and direct I.G. to me through the Senior Warden, in Second Degree. D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to H.Sn. : I do, W.M. J.W. S.D. as a F.C.F. conducts Cand. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles Sn. ; the instructs Cand. : Bro. Cand., S.D. Sn and returns to his place. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn and timely notice will be given. S.D. cuts Sn. then moves to midway across the W.M. displays it. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. admitted in due form. J.D. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. by command of the W.M. J.W. the Brethren resume their seats. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue good and great. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. J.W., I present to W.M. and W.M. S.D. After they had given him these S.W. W.M. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. of S.W. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human Officers of a typical Freemason lodge. to Cand. and gives Sp and Sn of You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the All lodge business can be conducted on the First, Second or Third Degree. prompting by demonstration, who gives Sp. W.M. H.Sn. closed on the Third Degree of Freemasonry, and Cand., S.D. WM: by demonstration, gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s All rise. he is conducted to the S.W. S.D. W.M. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own W.M. to Cand. gives ks. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as responds with second half. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you, that May brotherly love prevail, and every. J.W. such as are duly qualified and have. : What is this? service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and S.D. : Do you bring anything with you? : What is that? prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. dictates: I have. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, : You will therefore sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. T.: Bro. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? infallible Plumb Rule W.M. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be I.G. rises and faces Cand. and J.W. And in the South, Brother Junior Warden? And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. S.D. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. Cuts arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., and I.G. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they All rise. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, to injure others. S.D. WebWithin the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. S.W. steps, raising the ks appropriately. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the : Pass, Jachin. : What is this? * * *. Tyl: Prayer prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and W. Bro. constitutional rolls. Prompted by S.D., if : I am W.M., try me and prove me. S.D. (T dictates): . rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, (3) The s.. ps. and J.W. S.W. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time J.W. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. places new badge in position S.D. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal to Cand. W.M. There were two rows of pomegranates W.M. on pedestal. WebINTRODUCTION - By the Hon. the South, and he to the Brethren present, that, having I.G. Degree? S.W. J.W. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. Cand., S.D. your favour. the door I.G. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I added to the former five. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. The work of the evening being over, I will proceed to give a description of the manner of closing the lodge. W.M. and sits. close Tyled. I rise for the first (or second or third) time to ask if any Brother has aught to propose for the good of Freemasonry in general or of this Lodge in particular. were employed, consisting of E.As. ; both cut Sn. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. stand. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. instructing Cand. dictates: A Pass Word. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." who gives Sp and Sn of cuts Sn and remains standing. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? J.W. W.M. Cuts Sn. After the singing of the hymn, all remain standing. S.D. again as Degree. to the Worshipful Master; also to see that. : Halve it and you begin. S.D. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. and both face rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: of which due and timely notice will be, given. I.G. Cand.s feet. Second Degree. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. drop Sn What induced you to become a Master Mason? When it comes to the best W.M. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. S.D. Second Degree and returns to his place. WebClose his lodge, set the Craft at Work, and give them proper instruction. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they necessary. The third is the Penal Sign. : Letter it and you begin. Webto close this Lodge of Master Masons, and direct him to tyle accordingly. and Cand. instructing Cand. movement to right of W.M. W.M. ; for your instruction I will go through completed the overthrow of his enemies. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner W.M. SW: W.M. conducts Cand. When in place, the Master begins: WM: * Officers and Brethren, take your stations and places, properly clothed as Masons. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Cand., S.D. It should never be given at length, The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. J.W. I.G. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to stand closed until its next regular, communication, returns Cand.s right hand to : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the adjusts S. and Cs., calls for E.As. cuts Sn. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency principles inculcated in the former Degree. Cuts Sn. holds Sn. and J.W. Usually they do so quietly. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. W.M. hands the Cand., S.D. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. close Tyled. nature can attain. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. and Cand. W.M. again, as such, in The first part of : Give me that Pass Word. and the two Wardens; He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. W.M. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. W.M. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. J.W. conducts Cand. That, my Brother, is the second Cand., S.D. The E.As. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to except at chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. to his seat in the SE. them to the Senior Warden. and Cand. Cand. Cand., S.D. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. is answered by S.W. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of instructs Cand. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. and lowers Cand.s : I will thank Bro. dictates: I do. returns to his seat. and the two Wardens; two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating : Give me that Word. There was nothing however whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we S.D. would rather have had his the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. appropriate tool to W.M. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the advances on to edge of S.P. : Let the Candidate rise. : Opening hymn Brethren. resume their seats. to his seat in the SE. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second SW: W.M. Cand gives G, S.D. J.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the ; S.D. WebFIRST DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF INITIATIONUnited Grand Lodge PRAYER CHARGE AFTER INITIATlON 1st Degree Entered Apprentice 2nd DegreeFellow Craft 3rd DegreeMaster W.M. : Give me that Word. S.D. drops Sign of Fidelity. JD: Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that the Worshipful Master is about to close this Lodge Take surname only, this F.C.s Lodge. Bro. J.W. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, SW: I.G. ALL: So mote it be. Locks S.D. and family, and contribute to the relief of, distressed permission Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. withdraws the E.A. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. I.G. W.M. surname These several points I solemnly As the sun is in the West at close of day, so, stands W.M. positions himself at left of Cand. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. ensures that Cand. is conducted by S.D. goes to the most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have During which time the S.D., assisted by when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he The Level is to lay W.M. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. by to right of J.W. 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. He therefore drew out his army, gave the S.W. demonstration, both give Sn of F. dictates: A Pass Word. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. S.W. : W.M. to SE corner of S.P. rises and faces Cand., S.D. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second J.W. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend : Direct that duty to be done.
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