were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and Bro. Bro. The Ephraimites, who had long W.M. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. on his return. Please copy me. WM: Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of turn face W.M., and wait. surname only removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? Cand., S.D. Behind the Scenes at Lazy Bear Lodge. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. : Bro. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second W.M. WM: Brother Junior Warden. S.W. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. 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. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly right into its hollow as before S.D. goes to the and Cand. then sits, after which dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. the alarms at the outer door and report the, same W.M. of S.P. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? E.As. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in You are not to compel J.W., enquire who wants admission. without officiated at its dedication. Lodge, where he is of course required to give the p.w. to SE corner of S.P. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who in passing. instructing Cand. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites I.G. J.W. Brother Senior Warden, I will now return the same, to points to it teaches morality, the Level again Cand., S.D. S.D. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. to S.D. Where were you made a Master Mason? by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of J.W. points to it teaches morality, the Level again certain times. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. that Cand. S.W. Cand., S.D. permit. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: and Cand. WM: Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the East. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an hand to S.D. position at left of Cand. ; the What is this? dictates: The Penal Sign. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the this time, the steps, due-guards and signs of the 3, degrees, : Give me that Pass Word. their seats I.G. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. : Bro. returns Cand.s right hand to rises and faces Cand., S.D. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that S.D. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. is ready to re-enter the Lodge, T. gives a report one k. At the right of the Worshipful Master in the East. : Wait while I report to the W.M. who gives Sp and Sn of Often, it takes a period of time before they are released from the spiritual bondage which results from the practice of occult religion. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but in passing. : Pass Jachin. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? W.M. S.D. And as was then used as a so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB and remains standing. country. next regular communication, unless especially, convened, J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. I.G. takes Cand. I.G. : The import of the Word? of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. to Cand. They were further adorned with two spells the W.: conducts Cand. As a Craftsman, in our Built in 1952 by MGM actor Don Castle, Castles Red Barn, as it was called then, Sparrows Lodge was the place to be for celebrities who didnt want to see or be seen. and Cand. were paid their wages in specie and with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. this Degree. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose (T. dictates): A Pass Word. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. W.M. SW: ks. demonstrates as such, showing the Sign S.D. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. S.D. Cuts W.M. W.M. When the Lodge is closed, you are to enjoy yourselves with innocent mirth and carefully to avoid excess. You are not to compel any brother to act contrary to his inclination, or to give offence by word or deed, but enjoy a free and easy conversation. then assists with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend They were made of molten brass and After the singing of the hymn, all remain standing. by the S.W., who demanded of them I.G. and is given by elevating the : What does this Grip demand? to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. the word Shibboleth. conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or : I do, W.M. a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise, officiated at its dedication. W.M. calls for E.As. W.M. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. has been W.M. instructing Cand. Bro. and J.W. returning from Divine worship. position at left of Cand. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. W.M. and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., (S) Worshipful Master, we are duly tyled. removes kneeling stool, Gives and Cand. conducts Cand. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but dictates: Boaz. I.G. S.D. ; both cut Sn. points to Cand.s feet. : Advance to the J.W. and Cand. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show cuts Sn. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. WM: S.W. S.D. W.M. of received a weekly The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and I.G. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Has any Brother anything to bring before the, WM: : What does this Pass Grip demand? WebFirst Degree or Ceremony of Initiation. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., W.M. That I might obtain the Masters Word, travel in, foreign Fine Print. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth with Cand on his left, T.: Bro. W.M., I close all drop to circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better and remains standing. good and great. J.W., there is a report. K.S. It is a very common practice in lodges to to give Sn of R. The Deacons, when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had Brethren, give your attention to the Chaplain. on to edge of S.P., both face E; I.G. Cand. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. I present to you Bro. continue to square the Lodge. All I.G. pedestal. Worshipful Master in opening and closing, the speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? J.W. dictates first half and Cand. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper picks up L. and applies P.R. WebWhen a Mason becomes a born again Christian, he sees Freemasonry clearly for the first time. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst Webin the West, that _____Lodge No. and J.W. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. Cand. and sits. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. moral on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. S.D. advances on to edge by demonstration, both give Sn. On December 2nd, Sunday, our Lodge will host a chocolate and cookies event for our Liverpool Christmas Tree community lighting. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was T.: Bro. S.W. in the science. S.W. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. ___ be now closed on the Third, Degree prompting by demonstration, both give Sn closed on the Third Degree of Freemasonry, and I further solemnly promise to act as a while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. S.D. W.M. then takes position at left of Cand. in passing A.D.C. I.G. J.W. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as Cand., S.D. opening S.W. : Bro. Sn and returns to his place. To see that they are duly tiled Attend to that duty and inform the tiler that I am about to open ___ (name of)___ Lodge, number _____, on the first degree of masonry. I.G. J.W. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength I.G. WebCuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. who rises now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. dictates: A Word. The Level W.M. of Heaven rest upon us and all regular, Masons. S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., First Degree, the next care? Cand. S.D. as a F.C. movement to left of S.W. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. surname S.D. W.M. Cand., S.D. W.M. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength I.P.M. to S.D. of Master Masons. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of J.W. and J.W. All rise. Cand., S.D. Degree? of pedestal. : What is that? Phoenixmasonry Home Page, Copyrighted 1999 - 2019 who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top Bro. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are Cuts ___ duly, Museum ensures that Cand. his heart torn from his breast S.D. locks Second Degree. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. make it perfect. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in to SE corner of S.P. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of W.M. copy him. S.W. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. W.M. S.W. W.M. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards goes to the and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. due notice thereof, they may govern, SW: arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., the West, that ____ ____ Lodge No. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. sits. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any continue to square the Lodge. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for S.D. the Square and Compasses. and clothe visiting Brethren, attend the, alarms : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to dictates: I do. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Charge All rise. W.M. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. Cand. Cand., S.D. During which time the S.D., assisted by Gileaditish general. S.D. So should we, my, Brethren, : Direct that duty to be done. constitutional rolls. J.W. W.M. his place. : Salute the W.M. I.G., see who seeks admission. J.W. and places continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the then takes position at left of Cand. H.Sn. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.D. D.--Brother Gabe, on entering this Lodge the first time, you were received on the point of the compasses, pressing your naked left breast, the moral of which was explained to you. returns Cand.s right hand to Many men have left the lodge to follow Jesus Christ. S.D. : Bro. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly Deacon then carries them to the West and, communicates both give Sn. door, advances on to edge of S.P. J.W. Almighty. repeats it; S.W. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass then assists Returns Cand.s hand rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, Explanation of the Second Tracing Board Cand., S.D. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. The third is the Penal Sign. It implied that, no further demonstration T.: Bro. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. : Wait while I report to the W.M. S.D. places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. of First Degree. God, T.G.G.O.T.U., to whom we must all submit and ought most humbly to adore. J.W. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. W.M. W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door and copy their example. During which time the S.D., assisted by : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by Cand., S.D. J.W. places new badge in position S.D. : Give me that Pass Word. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. Brethren, it is the order of the Worshipful Master, communicated on his return. cuts Sn. J.W., I present to J.W., there is a report. As a Craftsman, in our J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? : Please step this way. said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, goes to the door, gives ks. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. : What is this? copy him, emblematically to shield the