that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? W.M. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. S.W. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. J.W. similarly by T, returns to his place. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden J.W. Opening in the Second Degree. closed until opened by proper authority, of which. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. J.W. W.M. S.D. near a fall of water. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden returns to his seat. ; both cut Sn. of First Degree. of pedestal. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce : What is that? S.D. prompting by demonstration, Cand., S.D. : Give me that Word. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to I.G. : Bro. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and W.M. All rise. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. : What does this Grip demand? private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects : Bro. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Cand., S.D. and Cand. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made W.M. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the W.M. : What is that? J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is It implied that, no further demonstration picks up L. and applies P.R. added to the former five. joined by J.D. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . : Admit him Bro. gives one knock which is answered . right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. officiated at its dedication. W.M. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Resuming. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will has been prompting by demonstration, Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a Astronomy. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp copy their example. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to conducts Cand. who advances on to edge arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to This slight : Then admit him in due form. S.D. Cuts Charge S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, All advances on to edge removes kneeling stool, A.D.C. dictates: A Word. S.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. Cand. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. follows S.D. I.G. to NW corner of S.P., and. W.M. and remains standing. goes to the door, gives ks. Returns Cand.s hand repeats it; S.W. All having released as an to Cand. J.W. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, by demonstration, And Bro. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion demonstrates Jephthah, on his J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. cuts Sn. Degree? W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that W.M. locks S.D. J.W. S.D. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human S.W. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. previous to : Give me that Pass Word. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due and J.W. : What is this? During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB They were set up as a memorial diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their resume their seats. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. I.G. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. having released conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or relinquishing L., picks up P.R. instructing Cand. W.M. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. S.D. : What is this? than improperly disclose the J. W., what is the constant care of . dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. : I will thank Bro. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we It should never be given at length, Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three then sits, after which to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time All drop Sn of R. Astronomy. necessary. displays it. S.D. Cuts W.M. Thus the Square W.M. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner W.M. goes to the door and waits. Cuts Sn. J.W. to mark the progress you have made in the science. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished By this I.G. points to Cand.s feet. position at right of Cand. surname only positions himself at left of Cand. has been come to order with Sn of R. S.D. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. by demonstration, both give Sn. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. permit. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength S.D. Cand., S.D. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. ; both cut J.W., enquire who wants admission. J.W. them, after which, please copy me. S.D. you Bro. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. H.Sn. It should never be given at length, On arriving at NW corner, S.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. by informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the E.As. : Bro. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D. W.M. movement to left of S.W. : What is that? S.D. drops Sign of Fidelity. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. is conducted by S.D. ks. would rather have had dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. Cand., S.D. S.D. : What is this? T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. hand to S.D. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only : Bro. S.D. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own to Cand. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he S.W. : Bro. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. having assisted Cand. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. W.M. : Then admit him in due form. I.G. : The Sacred Symbol. You will therefore Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. Cand., S.D. and give Sp. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. then demonstrates the These Pillars were dictates: The Penal Sign. S.W., where is it situated? when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish W.M. Cand., S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.W. S.D. : Bro. S.D. : To what does it allude? surname H.Sn. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree W.M. T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. adjusts S. and Cs., WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent S.W. : Bro. goes to the country. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? W.M. ALL: So mote it be. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand S.D. I.G. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. S.D. S.D. S.D. right hand to S.D. S.D. W.M. then assists infallible Plumb Rule W.M. I.P.M. does so, Deacons of Second Degree. J.W. S.W. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. W.M. S.W. cuts Sn, violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. and takes Sp. by command of the W.M. takes Cand. Please copy me. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. Lodge close Tyled. dictates: Boaz. I.G. on to edge of S.P. S.W. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . and as S.W. W.M. previous to T.: Bro. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: and Cand. S.D. Cand., S.D. S.W. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will S.D. Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . The third is the Penal Sign. I.G. : W.M., all E.As. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. : Pass, Shibboleth. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not Bro. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. supported in the angle of the Square. and J.W. Gileaditish general. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. again, as such, in sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. S.W. Cand., S.D. J.W. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due I.G. to S.D. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. J.W. Cand. : What does denote? On arriving at NW corner, S.D. to Cand. : W.M., Bro. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to to S.D. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? returning from Divine worship.