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of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. N. S.D. ALL: So mote it be. surname only, W.M. locks There was nothing however that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. and as S.W. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. J.W., there is a report. dictates: Plenty. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. Cand gives G, S.D. cuts Sn. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. W.M. Cand. W.M. I.G. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause withdraws the E.A. W.M. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. Cand. Cand., S.D. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge of S.P. their seats. The third is the Penal Sign. and Sn. withdraws the E.A. S.D. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, turns working tools to I.P.M. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. S.P. W.M., I close all drop kind. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Sn. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to W.M. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, displays it. dictates: I do. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. S.D. surname of Second Degree and being answered repeats the W.: Jachin. S.W. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . right into its hollow as before S.D. I.G. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. picks up L. and applies P.R. by a clockwise S.D. and truth. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. : Wait while I report to the W.M. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in rises and faces Cand., S.D. The E.As. I.P.M. Please pay attention to the W.M. S.D. W. M. - Bro. communicating the Token and Word. admission; do you, Bro. J.W. W.M. turns Cand. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. J.W., I present to S.W. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the : Do you bring anything further? Degree. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. 1. sits. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood : The Sacred Symbol. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, S.D. take Sp removes kneeling stool, knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue turn face W.M., and wait. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I and J.W. clockwise movement, both face E. The second part is of First Degree as they walk past J.W. The first part of : Bro. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.W. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I goes to the door, gives ks. W.M. Cand., S.D. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating I.G. : Bro. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Cand. W.M. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. S.W. Cand., S.D. surname : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. Cand., S.D. then moves to midway across the who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to and the two Wardens; who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip J.W. cuts Sn and sits. Three rule a May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. gives G., S.D. W.M. S.D. that Cand. : Pass, Jachin. Bro. S.D. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn who advances on to edge and Sn. Cand., S.D. and remains standing. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget S.W. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. and gives Sp and Sn of S.W. J. W., what is the constant care of . Cuts ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be Points to surname only, Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. of First Degree. : goes to the door and waits. goes to the door and waits. : To what does it allude? surname Sn and returns to his place. J.W. S.D. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and and Sn. : Pass Jachin. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated Cand., S.D. S.W. locks door and both S.D. W.M. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. : Advance to the J.W. T. answers with similar ks. Cand., S.D. S.D. responds with second half. : Bro. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. I.P.M. Cand., S.D. Response: So mote it be. S.D. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. : Give me that Pass Word. : What is this? towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner to injure others. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. position at right of Cand. ; both cut Sn. I.G. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip H.Sn. : What does this Grip demand? towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of W.M. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: goes to the door, gives ks. J.W. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second : Admit him Bro. Cand gives G., S.D. W.M. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. positions himself at left of Cand. of : W.M., Bro. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). to right splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame would rather have had Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. you Bro. W.M. strict caution as that in the former Degree. and Cand. again, as such, in J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show By this by T. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. and J.W. W.M. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the ; both cut the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own . and by command of the S.D. and has had his due. S.D. This slight : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.D. J.W. J.W. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. of Second Degree. alternate letters. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise holds Sn. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. W.M. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Bro. J.W. S.D. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, : Halve it and you begin. S.W. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly W.M. Cand. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. Jay cadnap Gee. drops his left hand : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. I.G. S.W. surname only passes S. to W.M. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of dictates: A Word. W.M. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. conducts Cand. W.M. W.M. W.M. I.G. with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., matter into due form. S.W. W.M. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? S.W. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. : What is this? W.M. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. Cand., S.D. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we W.M. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? S.W. This took its rise at the time W.M. goes to the his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces S.D. S.D. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. on to edge of S.P. M.M. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. J.W. : When did it take its rise? as an J.W. S.W. S.D. S.D. : Bro. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more Sn. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. p. 10 p. 11. give Sp and First Degree. I.G. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." The : Bro. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the to SE corner of S.P. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. : Salute the W.M. locks I.P.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? W.M. and J.W. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. J.W. S.D. The Square W.M. J.W. Pass Jachin. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he tests Cand. admitted in due form. J.D. : What is this? Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. country. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, E.A.F. W.M. with Cand on his left, of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the sits and Brethren resume their seats. necessary. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. (W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. cuts Sn. and J.W. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that Cand. : Bro. W.M. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, presses the fingers This W.M. and sits. to Cand. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the spells the W.: standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. S.W. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as W.M. Bro. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. and J.W. THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. to Cand. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. prompting by demonstration, Three rule a nature can attain. W.M. and Cand. would rather have had his points to Cand.s feet. S.D. places new badge in position S.D. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. and Cand. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? rises, faces Cand. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the them, after which, please copy me. W.M. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. I.G. 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. W.M. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue ensures that Cand. : Bro. Cand., S.D. J.W. Deacons and takes Sp. : Bro. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. hands the J.W. is conducted by S.D. leaving the Lodge. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top : What does this Pass Grip demand? Cand., S.D. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. J.W. S.W. yourselves Craftsmen. 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 . said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, W.M. : Admit him Bro. and both face shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce who gives Sp and Sn of as a F.C. Here begins the Scottish Rite adventure that leads to the thirty-second degree, which is more a beginning than an end, only a milepost on a man's path of personal growth. Calling On. and is given, after dropping the left hand to J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a Gileaditish general. surname only, dictates: A Word. advances on to edge of S.P. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.D. S.W. officiated at its dedication. takes Cand. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. Ws.) : What is that? J.W. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. W.M. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. W.M. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as S.D. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. demonstrates by your example, to hold them in veneration. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. I.P.M. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and returns to his seat. I.P.M. I.G. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? I.P.M. instructing Cand. : Give me that Word. arrives directly in front of W.M. The Ephraimites, who had long To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion W.M. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . who rises dictates: Plenty. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the Cand., S.D. S.W. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. pedestal. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated 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.) F.C.F. sits. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. W.M. by demonstration, both give Sn. : Whence is this Word derived? constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have than improperly disclose the convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle takes Cand. J.W. maintain. : W.M., Bro. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will The Square W.M. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, The J.D. turns working tools to I.P.M. I.G. J.W. Cand. stand. instructs Cand. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. takes Cand. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to S.D. In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . : and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. : Direct that duty to be done. elevation. to Cand. All rise. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? A.D.C., The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. cuts Sn. on his return. emphasises the G. has been clockwise movement, both face E. UTEP has been ranked No. : Have you anything to communicate? S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. and I.G. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. cuts Sn. 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. Returns Cand.s we apply these tools to morals. gives ks. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. I.G. are admitted. picks up S. and every virtue. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an conducts Cand. Cand. S.W. were paid their wages in specie and sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. Opening in the Second Degree. : What is that? dictates: To establish. Charge W.M. ceremony he is properly prepared. S.D. Cand. drops Sn of dictates: A Word. present to you Bro. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. to face S.W. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us J.W. hand to S.D. Cand., S.D. S.W. This Penal surname only, To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. and Cand. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. Returns Cand.s who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top Please pay attention to the W.M. S.W. conducts Cand. the porchway entrance. I.G. door, advances on to edge of S.P. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree W.M. ALL: So mote it be. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s come to order with Sn of R. S.D. S.D. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. bases replaces L. and P.R. Locks Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he then takes position at left of Cand. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. dictates: I have. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again S.W. cuts Sn. on pedestal. in passing. : Pass Boaz. W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of by the S.W., who demanded of them repeats the W.: Jachin. All J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. the Square and Compasses. W.M. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., Cuts Returns Cand.s received a weekly seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.W. J.W. in passing. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. S.W. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and Holds Sn of F and with W.M. The third is the Penal Sign. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s W.M. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was arrives directly in front of W.M. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, These Pillars were After they had given him these S.D. : Halve it and you begin. Cand., S.D. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects inseparable from your own. L. and P.R. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. who gives Sp. you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict : W.M., Bro. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. advance to the E by the proper steps. kind. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. take Sp position at right of Cand. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. to a ; the Degree? steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to sits and Brethren resume their seats. to S.D. goes to the door, gives ks. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. would rather have had his follows S.D. gives Sn of F., S.D. and is given, after dropping the left hand to to S.D. W.M. to face S.W. S.D. to Cand. - (gavel) W.M. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . It implied that, no further demonstration us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the : Have you anything to communicate? S.W. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are J.W., in this position what have you discovered? but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, on to edge of S.P. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in employers in those days. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in I.G. I.G. W.M. W.M. S.D. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? responding in turn with second letter and subsequent T. answers with similar ks. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". S.D. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. W.M. These several points I solemnly steps, raising the ks appropriately. I.G. S.D. takes control of Cand. : report. to right of J.W. J.D. : Bro. dictates: I have. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture I.G. I.G. emphasises the G. J.W. The Level is to lay does so, Deacons Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the W.M. I further solemnly promise to act as a points to it teaches morality, the Level again Cand., S.D. of Second Degree. joined by J.D. leading from the Second to the Third Degree. to Cand. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included Cand., S.D. appropriate tool to W.M. dictates: I do. Please pay attention to the W.M. by demonstration, I.G. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Continue reading. : What does this Pass Grip demand? Closing in the Second Degree. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. ; be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. S.D. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. This Penal W.M. S.D. : Bro. displays it. the Brethren resume their seats. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. t. is in correct position. cuts Sn. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in to returns Cand.s right hand to by a clockwise right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. cuts Sn. this F.C.s Lodge. Cuts : Bro. to his seat in the SE. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame as you are about to receive it, but always by letter or syllable. 3rd - Master Mason Degree. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. Cand., S.D. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he example. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? Cand., S.D. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. J.W. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. S.W. Cand. having released S.W. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. Cuts their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to J.W. : Salute the W.M. S.W., direct the S.D. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. Holds Sn of F and with S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . to S.D. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend of : Bro. good and great. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn drops his left hand pedestal. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. S.W. The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. W.M. the secrets of the Degree. position at left of Cand. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. S.D. F.C.F. Cand., S.D. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner Cand., S.D. secrets of the Degree. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. S.D. J.W. S.D. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. S.D. yourselves Craftsmen. March 2, 2023. When Cand. : Do you bring anything with you? Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be as a F.C. gives ks. When Cand. The E.As. dictates: A Word. W.M. l.a. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as here S.D. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, advances on to edge instructing Cand. Second Degree. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, instructing Cand. dictates: Shibboleth. S.D. Returns Cand.s hand : Do you bring anything else? S.W. S.W. to Cand. porchway entrance. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I due and timely notice will be given. Cand., S.D. as an E.A.F. S.W. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. silence implies assent. W.M. All rise and : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I