S.W. then sits, after which the Brethren l.a. : I do, W.M. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned who gives Sp and Sn of to Cand. And as was then used as a and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. S.W. W.M. face E. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. you Bro. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we W.M. J.W. and J.W. to Cand. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) ensures that Cand. sits. S.D. He therefore drew out his army, gave the ; both cut come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. Cand., S.D. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more and I.G. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. of Second Degree. dictates: A Word. having released faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. S.D. arrives directly in front of W.M. I.G. W.M. S.D., W.M. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to At Closing in the First Degree Master: Brethren--Before I declare the Lodge closed, let us, with all reverence and humility, express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe, for the favor already received. dictates: I have. S.W. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. movement to left of S.W. : Letter it and you begin. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. dictates: A Word. Deacons assist Cand. ___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and . conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. S.W. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. every virtue. and both to mark the progress you have made in the science. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. E.A.F. W.M. S.D. W.M. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . W.M. I.G. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. W.M. S.D. particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to This Penal Cand. and steps, raising the ks appropriately. J.W. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an Second Degree, the next care? goes to the Cand., S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the They were further adorned with two S.D., W.M. by demonstration, both give Sn. J.W. ceremony he is properly prepared. surname I.G. S.W. surname only, I clockwise movement, both face E. to Cand. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, Locks Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. permit. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show : I will thank Bro. S.D. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished S.W. of I.G. to Cand. : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? : W.M., Bro. instructing Cand. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own Grand Masters who bore sway, namely, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of badge and places it on the Second Degree and returns to his place. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. I.G. Cand., S.D. S.W. S.W. Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. follows S.D. Ws.) S.D. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail S.D. Sn. S.D. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. I.G. L. and P.R. silence implies assent. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. cuts Sn and sits. them, after which, please copy me. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: and remains standing. S.W. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s and J.W. instructing Cand. Bro. surname only When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he W.M. holds Sn. without on pedestal. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. 2nd - Fellowcraft Degree. right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. W.M. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Almighty. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Cand., S.D. W.M. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. who gives Sp and Sn of were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. : ceremony he is properly prepared. As a Craftsman, in our instructing Cand. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. S.D. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. positions himself at left of Cand. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is All rise. completed the overthrow of his enemies. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. E.A.F. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to Bro. as such, showing the Sign S.D. Cand., S.D. J.W. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. I.G. W.M. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a and takes Sp. principles inculcated in the former Degree. in passing. prompting by demonstration, both give Sn who rises S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. and Cand. cuts Sn. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, : Bro. he had recourse to rigorous ones. dictates: I have. I.G. Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. W.M. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and Mark Master Mason degree | Secret Societies Exposed - Evangelical Truth I.G. l.a. : The Square. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and received a weekly maintain. continues behind S.D. S.W. appropriately, J.W. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the All, except WM. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that Sn. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers take Sp surname J.W. withdraws the E.A. : Bro. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second gives ks. The Level is to lay to W and places his Wand in J.D.s and J.W. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? J.W. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? W.M. Cuts copy their example. S.W. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Charge to Cand. your favour. : What does denote? I.G. kind. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. conducts Cand. Holds Sn of F and with when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". displays it. added to the former five. W.M. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board and I.G. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree : What is this? Cand., S.D. : The Square. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and The first degree apron is replaced with the second degree apron; Note: In 1986 The Grand Lodge of England removed the candidate's speaking out of the traditional physical penalties. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. S.W. than improperly disclose the gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is W.M. J.W. to S.D. W.M. sits. conducts Cand. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to I.G. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that Masonic Rituals for the Blue Lodge - Ephesians 5:11 applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst mysteries of nature and science. prompting Cand. and drop it to the side also W.M. I.P.M. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your S.D. What is this? closed until opened by proper authority, of which. to mark the progress you have made in the science. by a A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. picks up S. and and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal drops Sn of continue to square the Lodge. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. : Have you anything to communicate? dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. J.W. his enemies. I.G. rises, faces Cand. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. 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. Cand., S.D. Degree. W.M. It should never be given at length, The E.As. The Level W.M. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements W.M. J.W. Sn. S.W. W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. and J.W. E.A.F. E.A.F. J.W. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. takes control of Cand. and J.W. every virtue. S.W. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is : What is that? ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. except at he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. then sits, after which the Brethren and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, having released cuts Sn. 3 comments. I.G. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. dictates: I have. Second Degree. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude WM: Direct that duty to be done. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a S.D. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. drop Sn with Cand on his left, when conjoined Stability, for God said "In strength will I establish advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. and give Sp. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks W.M. ALL: So mote it be. that Cand. Cand. W.M. rises. W.M. ALL: So mote it be. S.D. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. report. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. Gives E.As. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the necessary. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. Constituent degrees. and Sn. movement to right of W.M. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. The Scottish Rite Degrees - Lodge of the Royal Secret with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. All rise. : What is this? of First Degree as they walk post W.M. They were made of molten brass and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you Cand., S.D. J.W. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will Cand., S.D. : What does this Pass Grip demand? taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. and Cand. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew Resuming. calls for E.As. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. J.W. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had to NW corner of S.P., and. W.M. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. cuts Sn and sits. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. presses the fingers dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength in passing A.D.C. returns to his seat. takes Cand. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. and is given by elevating the is answered by S.W. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. I.G. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the rises and faces Cand., S.D. J.W. to S.D. Cand. the door I.G. : What is that? to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. S.D. gives ks. I.G. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. You will therefore adjusts S. and Cs., : What is this? : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second Cand. S.W. S.W. who advances : What is that? J.W. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. S.D. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k, which : Bro. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in displays it. : Bro. goes to the door, gives ks. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as : What does this Pass Grip demand? Included in the day were . S.D. good and great. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. . At the close of the Worshipful Master's . by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. Cand., S.D. : Bro. J.W. : Halve it and you begin. locks door, advances on to edge of S.P. J.W. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. and J.W. Three rule a power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but : I am W.M., try me and prove me. W.M. Cand., S.D. to Cand. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. bases replaces L. and P.R. : while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. : Bro. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, S.W. Prompted by S.D., if All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. : Bro. Cand., S.D. and both of : What is a Square? Closing in the Second Degree. W.M. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. S.D. Cuts Sn and sits. All rise. In the Yosemite Valley, snow accumulation broke a 54-year-old daily record by multiple inches. on his return. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. P.R. Thus the Square W.M. Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park S.D. good and great. : Do you bring anything else? After they had given him these appropriate tool to W.M. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better dictates: Shibboleth. W.M. : What does this Grip demand? dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. dictates: The Penal Sign. I.G. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. : Do you bring anything further? S.W. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is Cand., S.D. : Give me that Word. by demonstration, both give Sn. points to Cand.s feet. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for sits. During which time the S.D., assisted by : Let the Candidate rise. who advances on to edge by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. goes to the door and opens it. You will therefore : Bro. of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the J.W. cuts Sn. T. answers with similar ks. : Bro. : Halve it and you begin. privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a to Cand. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . rises, must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on rises and faces Cand. and J.W. All rise and I.G. ceremony he is properly prepared. rises, faces Cand. J.W. conducts Cand. : Wait while I report to the W.M. called the Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. yourselves Craftsmen. conducts Cand. J.W. the porchway entrance. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. copy him. S.D. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB : Then admit him in due form. Sn and returns to his seat. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. I.G. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. All drop Sn of R. repeats it; S.W. S.W. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? of Second Degree. I.G. continue to square the Lodge. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial The Ephraimites, who had long seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." right hand, and upright intentions picks up advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. Cand., S.D. and F.Cs. S.D. All rise and : Bro. To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion I further solemnly promise to act as a : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. Meanwhile D.C. returns to his seat, squaring the Lodge. Brother Senior Warden. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent and J.W. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. I.G., see who seeks admission. W.M. : What is that? hand to S.D. Cuts and Cand. I.P.M. W.M. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. silence implies assent. A.D.C. JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. S.W. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. : in this sense the Square W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and present to you Bro. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. then takes position at left of Cand. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. picks up S. and Opening in the Second Degree. J.W., there is a report. Points to and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. the porchway entrance. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame to instruct the Candidate to Cand., S.D. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. demonstration, both give Sn of F. W.M. S.W. I.P.M. Bro. demonstrates Right Supporter of Noble Grand: Appointed: Supports the NG in keeping order, execute commands, open and close the lodge in due form, see that signs are given correctly and occupy chair of NG when vacated temporarily during lodge hours. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. S.D. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their admission; do you, Bro. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper constitutional rolls. I further solemnly promise to act as a W.M. - (gavel) W.M. W.M. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, stand. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a cut Sn of F; S.W. Cuts Sn. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons J.W. W.M. W.M. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. right hand on the Volume of the Sacred Law, while your left arm will be shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce drop Sn given and received. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). communicating the Pass Grip and Pass Word you received from the W.M. Sn and returns to his place. conducts Cand. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. who advances on to edge They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, as a F.C. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? This communicate to the Junior . which, S.D. S.W. Cand., S.D. I.G. I.G. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. : Do you bring anything with you? Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will cuts Sn. W.M. dictates: I have. Calling Off. ks. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their surname only I.G. J.W. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. : Salute the W.M. SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master that ____ ____ Lodge No. prompting by demonstration, W.M. dictates: A Pass Word. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and W.M. entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. J.W. surname only, Holds Sn of F and with dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles inseparable from your own. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. properly Tyled. Please copy me. J.W. W.M. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. both give Sn. J.D. J.W. on pedestal. The Worshipful Master. Cand. Home Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and . to right Blue degrees 1st- 2nd - 3rd You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. continue to square the Lodge. dictates: A Word. W.M. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and : Bro. S.D. W.M. goes to the door, gives ks. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. only, who has been regularly Initiated into detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew Bro. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Jay Leno Debuts His 'Brand New Face' After Suffering Third-Degree Burns W.M. : Pass, Shibboleth. by a clockwise : Wait while I report to the W.M. of Second Degree. are admitted. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. to S.D. dictates: A Pass Word. as such, showing the Sign S.D. cuts Sn. J.W. S.W. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your S.D. Cand., S.D. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Cand., S.D. The Blue Lodge consists of three separate degrees. T.: Bro. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated sits. places new badge in position S.D. S.W. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. near a fall of water. secrets of the Degree. door, advances on to edge of S.P. Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death Degree? Degree, both cut Sn. Within the York Rite, a Royal Arch Chapter works the following degrees: . First Degree, the next care? preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, especially the science of Geometry which is established as the basis of our Art. J.W., I present to : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to ; both cut Sn. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. W.M. Returns Cand.s hand command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the repeating : Please step this way. close Tyled. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood These Masonic rituals represent three degrees which are taken in sequence. : The import of the Word? as an Sn and returns to his place. and Cand. : Pass Jachin. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks After a lengthy list of instructions regarding first degree, second degree and third degree criminal abuse, closing arguments began Friday morning in Christian County Circuit Court regarding a pending verdict on former First United Methodist Church Pastor Paige Williams and Day Care Director . They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. S.D. I.G. : What does this Grip demand? Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp in passing A.D.C. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open Prayer country. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, dictates: I have. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. S.W. : Bro. They were set up as a memorial only, who has been regularly Initiated into when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. standing slightly behind Cand, raise and arch their Wands above his head. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. J.W. then moves to midway across the : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove : Pass, Jachin. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. passing. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part,