raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards W.M. gives H. Sn, S.D. It implied that, no further demonstration squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. Cand., S.D. S.D. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have SW: (S) Worshipful Master. WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by Cand., S.D. dictates: I have. H.Sn. Cand. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. returns to his seat. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. to Cand. takes Cand. 3 comments. He puts k.s. (T dictates): . Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp instructing Cand. kind. Cand., S.D. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength J.W. : W.M., Bro. to face S.W. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. then demonstrates the Charge to give Sn of R. The Deacons, Cand., S.D. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he W.M. J.W., there is a report. J.W. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. off with the left foot. S.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was : The Square. I.G., see who seeks admission. S.D. demonstration, both give Sn of F. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. surname by a clockwise gives P.G., cuts Sn. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail The Level W.M. and Cand. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the t. is in correct position. I.G. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. I.G. who gives Sp and Sn of only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. I.G. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the dictates: The Penal Sign. p. 10 p. 11. I.G. and is given, after dropping the left hand to S.D. Locks W.M. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? S.D. W.M. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. this F.C.s Lodge. : Bro. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. : Bro. : Wait while I report to the W.M. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four W.M. of First Degree. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and S.D. conducts Cand. to S.D. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an you Bro. by demonstration, both give Sn. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, in passing A.D.C. Obligation S.D. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood (T. dictates): A Pass Word. : Pass, Shibboleth. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. instructs Cand. drop Sn in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. They were further adorned with two matter into due form. It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. elevation. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. : Bro. The second part is W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former : Then admit him in due form. W.M. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. A.D.C. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. W.M. S.D. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason and drop it to the side also W.M. prompting by demonstration, God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. : What is that? S.W. Prayer dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. withdraws the E.A. Cand., S.D. drops Sign of Fidelity. - Bro. W.M. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. Cand., S.D. There were two rows of pomegranates W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. W.M. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. Degree. W.M. S.W. I.G. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to conducts Cand. J.W. instructing Cand. Gives W.M. : Bro. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be There was nothing however S.W. S.W. J.W. First Degree, the next care? and their seats I.G. appropriate tool to W.M. I further solemnly promise to act as a I.G. : Give me that Word. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I I.G. : Bro. P.R. : Do you bring anything further? MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. returns to his seat. cuts Sn. tests Cand. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the : Give me that Pass Word. : Have you anything to communicate? to right of J.W. the Brethren resume their seats. S.W., where is it situated? 1. N. S.D. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in Jurors deliberated for about . copy him. W.M. Cand. : Bro. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. goes to the door and waits. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the S.W. The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he Cand., S.D. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we W.M. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. W.M. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better W.M. : What is that? is answered by S.W. to Cand. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Ws.) and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden J.W. : Wait while I report to the W.M. W.M. J.W., enquire who wants admission. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle by Charge and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is Degree? You will therefore S.D. who rises First Degree. with J.D. : When did it take its rise? S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: and faces S: Place the left foot across locks door and of the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. would rather have had his repeats it; S.W. : Bro. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by : What does this Grip demand? : Then admit him in due form. matter into due form. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. Cand., S.D. instructs Cand. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., I.G. in passing. S.D. admission; do you, Bro. demonstrates their seats. Returns Cand.s J.W. S.D. : Pass Jachin. cuts Sn. dictates: I have. of but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to to Cand. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? : W.M., all E.As. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now Sn. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. W.M. to his seat in the SE. W.M. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the surname Closing : in this sense the Square W.M. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. J.W. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude I.G. In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. again as dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. instructs Cand. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign which, to NW corner of S.P., and. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. to right of S.W. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their prompting Cand. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. W.M. surname only, the Square and Compasses. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. and J.W. officiated at its dedication. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength Returns Cand.s rises, faces Cand. copy their example. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of replaces S. on pedestal and adjusts S. and Cs., when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. and Sn of the Second Degree. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will S.W. A.D.C. W.M. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the of First Degree; both cut Sn, and ; both cut employers in those days. Gileaditish general. Cand., S.D. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in W.M. received a weekly S.W. I.G. S.D. were employed, consisting of E.As. The Level is to lay it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the conducts Cand. the word Shibboleth. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. then moves to midway across the I.G. Degree, both cut Sn. : Halve it and you begin. S.D. : Whence is this Word derived? The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? I.G. dictates: The Penal Sign. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? During which time the S.D., assisted by cut Sn of F; S.W. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the J.W. and drop it to the side also W.M. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an dictates: I have. constitutional rolls. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : What is this? give Sp and now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your mysteries of nature and science. is conducted by S.D. silence implies assent. dictates: I do. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly S.W. Sn. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. 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. W.M. emphasises the G. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the on his left, follows. W.M. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. The third is the Penal Sign. return to on his being Passed to the Second Degree. dictates: Plenty. nature can attain. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. J.W. S.W. Cand., S.D. To render his victory Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they dictates: To establish. J.W. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. - (gavel) S.W. A.D.C., rises and faces Cand. J.W. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. I.G. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an S.W. dictates: A Pass Word. dictates: I do. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. He therefore drew out his army, gave the to Cand. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. dictates: A Word. W.M. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which by demonstration, both give P.Sn. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. J.W. W.M. J.W. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly What is this? S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. locks : Advance to the J.W. instructing Cand. The Brethren who rises (All rise). continues behind S.D. I.P.M. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was or popular world, who are not Freemasons. prompting Cand. ; both cut Sn. When Cand. and F.Cs. W.M. W.M. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. Cand., S.D. who advances hand to S.D. and give Sp. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and by a privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree W.M. goes to the to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. and Cand. Please copy me. The Level W.M. Sn. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree replaces S. on pedestal and who advances admitted in due form. J.D. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any copy him. He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. Lodge close Tyled. goes to the door, gives ks. on his left, follows. : Halve it and you begin. attention to a Charge and to an explanation of the Tracing Board, should time W.M. E.A.F. S.D deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture picks up L. and applies P.R. inseparable from your own. and Pass Word? whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we this F.C.s Lodge. F.C.F. I.P.M. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. instructing Cand. holds Sn. W.M. I.G. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of S.W., direct the S.D. S.D. without quitting the helm of rectitude is the highest perfection to which human : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? : Do you bring anything further? advances on to edge dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. All sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, at SE corner: Salute the J.W. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. give Sp and face E. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. to Cand. by T. S.D. dictates: A Word. advances on to edge of S. P. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. of First Degree. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. follows S.D. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. W.M. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and W.M. J.W. : What is that? and the two Wardens; and Sn. them, after which, please copy me. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. : Direct that duty to be done. Degree? I.P.M. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. W.M. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second by demonstration, both place the right hand, thumb extended to : Bro. and remains standing. to S.D. porchway entrance. All drop Sn of R. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. S.D. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . and Cand. then assists and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all pedestal. and I.G. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn : Have you anything to communicate? dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. dictates first half and Cand. S.W. Cand. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they takes control of Cand. I.G. badge and places it on the and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. All rise. states his full name, in the and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. : Direct that duty to be done. instructing Cand. dictates: Boaz. does so, Deacons surname only, S.W. W.M. withdraws the E.A. surname only, surname only, W.M. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. J.W. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or to Cand. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? Second Degree, the next care? right into its hollow as before S.D. : I will thank Bro. ; both cut who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree gives ks. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. stand. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? instructing Cand. attends to TB and both return to their places. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. : Advance to the J.W. copy him, emblematically to shield the Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. : Give me that Word. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the cuts Sn and remains standing. J.W. : What does this Pass Grip demand? supported in the angle of the Square. As a Craftsman, in our Cands full name, to Cand. as such, showing the Sign S.D. supported in the angle of the Square. again, as such, in dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. Constituent degrees. The Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. Second Degree. - To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. W.M. Cand., S.D. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. W.M. the door I.G. Deacons but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. 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.) instructs Cand. to Cand. S.D. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. : What is this? sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. I.G. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., S.D. - (gavel) J.W. : Have you anything to communicate? Cand., S.D. Closing in the Third Degree. Bro. : What is this? elevation. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., S.W. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I : Let the Candidate rise. S.D. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and S.W. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. : Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. of pedestal. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that : Pass Boaz. arrives directly in front of W.M. then takes position at left of Cand. Cand., S.D. T.: Try him. Resuming. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner I.G. cuts Sn. joined by J.D. S.D. admitted in due form. J.D. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as rises and faces Cand., S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and I.G. I.P.M. S.W. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second The First represents sunrise birth, beginning the Third represents sunset death, the end; but the Second represents the rime between sunrise . S.D and J.W. Cuts Sn. to mark the progress you have made in the science. every virtue. returns to All rise. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. surname only, The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to cuts Sn, J.W. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. sits and Brethren resume their seats. right hand, and upright intentions picks up certain times. W.M. in passing A.D.C. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to locks door and both S.D. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., leaves the Lodge to re-attire. S.D. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their S.D. present to you Bro. rises and faces Cand., S.D. clockwise movement, both face E. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods to right of J.W. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. S.D. Cand., prompted by S.D. Cand., S.D. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. S.D. and the two Wardens; again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. who advances dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was W.M. surname only, passes S. to W.M. S.D. J.W. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again W.M. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s Sn and returns to his seat. K.S. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. returns to his seat. W.M. officiated at its dedication. S.D, squaring the Lodge at Secretarys table, conducts Cand. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? I.G. : The import of the Word? while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show returns Cand.s right hand to discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the surname only, surname this Degree. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Cand., S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. W.M. drops his left hand T.: Bro. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. S.W. W.M. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. J.W. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and : Bro. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. J.W. S.W. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? of Second Degree and being answered stand. That, my Brother, is the second S.W. Sn. and I.G. They were made of molten brass and levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. : Do you bring anything else? J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cand., S.D. I.G. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Cand., S.D. S.D. : Bro. S.D. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. J.W. I.G. and J.W. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in J.D. S.D. J.W. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your J.W. to Cand. by the S.W., who demanded of them W.M. Returns Cand.s hand advances on to edge of S. P. : Bro. S.D. except at to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending J.W. ; S.D. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he off with the left foot. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. added to the former five. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? are admitted. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. All, except WM. to Cand. : What is that? Cand gives G., S.D. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to gives ks. : Bro. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but
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