SECTION I.

The first section of the second degree accurately eluci- dates the mode of introduction into that particv’ar class, and instructs the diligent craftsman how to roceed in the proper arrangement of the ceremonies used on the occasion. It qualifies him to judge of their importance, and convinces him of the necessity of strictly adhering to
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every established usage of the Order. Here he is en- | trusted with particular tests, to enable him to prove his | title to the privileges of this degree, while satisfactory reasons are given for their origin. Many duties, which cement in the firmest union well-informed brethren, are | illustrated in this section ; and an opportunity is given | to make such advances in Masonry, as will always dis- | tinguish the abilities of those who have arrived at pre-
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The candidate having been properly pre- pared and answered the various interrogations correctly is then admitted.
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| 78 THLE FREEMASON'S MANUAL,
RECEPTION,
The square is an important emblem in this | degree. The Feliow Craft is instructed, on his entrance, that he should always act upon the square with all mankind, but especially with his | brethren in Masonry.
INVOCATION.
We supplicate the continuance of thine aid,
O merciful God, on behalf of ourselves, and of him who kneels before thee. May the work \ | begun in thy name, be continued to thy glory, |
and evermore established in us by obedience to thy holy precepts.
Response by the brethren, so mote it be.
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Come craftsmen assembled, our pleasures to share,
| Who work by the plumb, and remember the square,
While travelling in love, on the level of time,
Sweei hope shall light on to a far bettcr clime.
| We'll seek in our labors, the Spirit Divine,
Our Temple to bless, and our hearts to refine ;
And thus to our altar a tribute we’ll ‘ring
While, joined in true friendship our anthem we sing.
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See Order and Beauty rise gently to view, Each Brother a column, so perfect and true!
When Order shall cease, and when temple decay,
| | | May each fairer columns immortal survey. |
The candidate is conducted through the cermonies and mysteries of the Fellow Craft degree and after the secrets are imparted .o him he is invested in the prescribed form, he is then placed in the proper position, and the wroking tools of the second degree are then presented.
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THE SQUARE, LEVEL, AND PLUMB-RULE.
The Square is to try and adjust all rectangu- | lar corners of buildings, and assist in bringing | rude matter into due form.
of The Level is to try levels and prove horizon- “Y als, anc the Plumb-rule is to try and adjust all e uprights, while fixing them on their proper bases.
4 But as we are not all operative, but rather Free and Accepted or Speculative—we apply these tools to our morals, in this sense :—
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TRACING BOARD.
At the building of King Solomon’s Temple an immense number of * * * were employed. They consisted chiefly of E.A. and F.C.
The E.A. received a weekly allowance of corn, wine, and oil. The F.C.’s were paid their wages in specie. At the porch of the Temple stood two great pillars.
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The height of these pillars was eighteen cubits, the circumference twelve, the diameter four. Being formed hollow, the outer rim or shell was four inches, or a hand’s breadth in thickness. They were made of molten brass, and were cast on the plains of Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeradathah. The superintendent of the casting was H. A. B, Those pillars were adorned with two chapters, each five cubits high.
The chapters were enriched with net work, lily work, and pomegranates. Net work from the connection of its meshes, denotes wvzty. Lily work from its whiteness, denotes feace,
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| | | bondage ; while the cloud proved darkness to | Pharoah and his followers when they attempted x * | to overtake them. King Solomon ordered them | a | | |
sighecem to be placed at the entrance of ‘Temple as the imadeis most proper and conspicious situation for the ae to children of [srael to have the happy deliverance eit it of their forefathers continually before their eyes, as Genus, while going to and returning frome Divine wor- | . ship. , in the | adathah. After our ancient brethren had passed those H. A. B. two great pillars, they ascended a winding stair- hapters, case consisting of three, five, seven or more : steps. ‘Three rule a Lodge, five hold a Lodge, et work, _ | seven or more make it perfect:
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The seven who make it perfect are two added to the other five.
Three rule a Lodge, because there were but three Grand Masters who bore sway at the building of the first Temple at Jerusalem.
Five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of Architecture, viz.: the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite.
Seven or more make it perfect because King Solomon was seven years and upwards in build- ing, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to God’s service.
They have likewise an allusion to the seven liberal acts and sciences, viz.: Grammar, Rhe- toric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music and Astronomy.
After our ancient brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase, they passed in- to the middle chamber of the Temple, where their attention was particularly called to certain Hebrew characters which are depicted in a *_* * * * by the letter G denoting * * * * * * to whom we must all submit, and whom we ought humbly to adore.
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