They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their
: Direct that duty to be done. by command of the W.M. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have
of S.W. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned
S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. : I will thank Bro. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. ; both cut
influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. : Bro. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. country. Cuts
Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he
except at
be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in
: Bro. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be
of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. as an
displays it teaches us to regulate our lives and actions according to
rises and faces Cand. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree
will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." J.W. of
: Your progress in Freemasonry is marked by the position of
: To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. Obligation
who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as
who gives Sp and Sn of
swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any
S.W. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four
cuts Sn and remains standing. S.D. S.D. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s
Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers W.M. W.M. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the
J.W., enquire who wants admission. kind. Cand., S.D. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates,
Cand., S.D. This Penal
rises and faces Cand., S.D. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles
of Second Degree. S.D
: Bro. employers in those days. Cand. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who,
and Sn of the Second Degree. than improperly disclose the
dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included
: I will state that the badge with which you have now been
useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is
Cuts Sn. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. J.W. Degree, both cut Sn. : Give me that Word. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. to S.D. Cand., S.D. Sn. A.D.C. I.G. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. S.D. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not
W.M. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. to Cand. Jay cadnap Gee. advances on to edge of S.P. S.D. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. S.W. Ws.) (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the
: Salute the W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and
at SE corner: Salute the J.W. Gives
: W.M., Bro. : The import of the Word? I.P.M. ensures that Cand. I.P.M. W.M. S.W. : Bro. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. and drop it to the side also W.M. W.M. : Bro. ; the
: Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I
I.G. I.G. and takes Sp. : Salute the W.M. drops his left hand
conducts Cand. : I will thank Bro. Closing in the Third Degree. W.M., I close all drop
J.W. a Candidate properly prepared to be passed to the Second Degree. I.G. W.M. without
dictates: To establish. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. : What does this Pass Grip demand? J.W. S.D. S.D. The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . Degree. to Cand. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. responds with second half
of
I.G. J.W. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks
An Aid to Learning the Ritual Inner Guard - Surrey Freemasons with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its
W.M. S.D. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. and Cand. H.Sn. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to
ALL: So mote it be. ; both cut Sn. dictates: A Word. Pass Jachin. to his seat in the SE. J.W. : Bro. W.M. Cand., S.D. Cand. drops Sign of Fidelity. and J.W. J.W. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? completed the overthrow of his enemies. Brother Senior Warden. J.W., enquire who wants admission. squaring the Lodge at NE corner, takes
conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or
rises,
shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. As the solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment, you are to be
and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.D. On arriving at pedestal he bows the head to
: Please step this way. copy him. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by
right hand to S.D. appropriately, J.W. The Square W.M. L. and P.R. and Cand. S.W. : Wait while I report to the W.M. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. S.D. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree
returning from Divine worship. W.M. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. instructing Cand. : Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part,
so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due
S.D. : What does this Grip demand? supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and
: What is this? : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. as such, showing the Sn. Cand., S.D. resume their seats. I.G. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. All, except WM. W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former
let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. S.D. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we
W.M. S.D. Second Degree, the next care? Bro. W.M. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. points to it teaches morality, the Level again
must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on
J.W. S.D. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue
resume their seats. (T dictates): . spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. Lodge and turns to face Cand. I further solemnly promise to act as a
receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M.,
cuts Sn. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. and Cand. advance to the E by the proper steps. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. here
W.M. returns to
You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the
points to Cand.s feet.
M.M. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp,
Robert . S.D. 4th Degree - Master Traveler. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an
W.M. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of
You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses,
: Salute the W.M. the former Degree you were made acquainted with the principles of moral truth
as an
cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. Cand., S.D. matter into due form. J.W. : Bro. S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of
prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had
steps, raising the ks appropriately. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. dictates: I have. These several points I solemnly
J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. to Cand. 3 comments. I present to you Bro. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only
Second Degree and returns to his place. S.D. hands the
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. J.W. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will
raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards
S.W. turns Cand. supported in the angle of the Square. cuts Sn. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to
taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. : Bro. ensures that Cand. and W.M. to
arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to
W.M. S.D. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that
infallible Plumb Rule W.M. : Do you bring anything with you? Cand.s full name,
: Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? Astronomy. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. present to you Bro. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. W.M. : What does this Pass Grip demand? to right of J.W. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp
prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both
I.G. and Cand. and J.W. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength
rises. is answered by S.W. dictates: Plenty. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not
and Cand. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? S.W. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had
Jephthah, on his
: Bro. gives H. Sn, S.D. ; for your instruction I will go through
replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. dictates: Boaz. Deacons go to
by the S.W., who demanded of them
cuts Sn. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the
S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. door, advances on to edge of S.P. I.G. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the
W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the
In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made
: Bro. having released
Cand., S.D. position at right of Cand. : What is that? W.M.
entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : Pass, Shibboleth. sits. J.W. The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. Holds Sn of F and with
Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree
to his seat in the SE. example. I.G. to Cand.
similarly by T, returns to his place. S.D. Cand., S.D. After they had given him these
added to the former five. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. S.D. : Bro. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show
S.W. ___ be now closed on the. to raise his left arm to the appropriate position, J.D.
: I am. takes Cand. W.M. Second Degree Fellow Craft. I.G. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. and sits. Cuts Sn and sits. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks
S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open
of First Degree as they walk post W.M. gives H. Sn, S.D. and Sn. dictates: A Pass Word. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by
a Solemn Obligation which might otherwise be considered only a serious promise,
Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. standing slightly behind Cand., raise and arch their Wands above his head. T.: Bro. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of
most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have
S.D. S.W. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses,
dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was
to Cand. : Give me that Word. W.M. as such, showing the Sn. Please copy me. of S.P. : Do you bring anything further? They were set up as a memorial
and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to
; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . : To what does it allude? with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. The Level is to lay
Bro. Cand., prompted by S.D. : When did it take its rise? 3rd - Master Mason Degree. W.M. returns to his seat. March 3, 2023 News Edge Newsroom News Edge, Top Story. During which time the S.D., assisted by
J.W. points equality, and the Plumb Rule again
S.W. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements
dictates: I have. : What is that? All rise. goes to the
S.D. All rise and
continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail
Returns Cand.s hand
Explanation of the Second Tracing Board
I.G. I.G. of Second Degree. I.G. and Sn. S.W. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F.
: Bro. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. and Cand. S.W. adorned with two chapiters, each five cubits high; the chapiters were enriched
placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. S.W. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. Deacons go to
face E. p. 10 p. 11. The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) returns Cand.s right hand to
S.D. A.D.C. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. to SE corner of S.P. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. S.D. mysteries of nature and science. S.W., direct the S.D. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. Cand., S.D. This will conclude with---- who gives Sp. J.W. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. He helps to ensure that the Lodge is operating smoothly. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. drop Sn
and by command of the
them, after which, please copy me. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame
J.W. S.D. J.W. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude
J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. near a fall of water. dictates: Boaz. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P.
copy him, emblematically to shield the
K.S. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. W.M. rises and faces Cand., S.D.
Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of
I.G. S.W. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the second in command within the Lodge Officers. S.D. dictates: A Word. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is
take Sp
it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the
rises and faces Cand., S.D. : What is that? D.C. comes forward bearing F.C.s badge on a cushion and presents it to
strict caution as that in the former Degree. I.G. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. gives ks. dictates: I have. This slight
I.G., see who seeks admission. J.W. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are
that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign
J.W., there is a report. ks. : What is a Square? S.D. I.G. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. as an
convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle
Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. As a Craftsman, in our
: What does this Grip demand? ensures that Cand. places new badge in position S.D. Cand. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you
: How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second
I.G. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. copy him, emblematically to shield the
: in this sense the Square W.M. to right of J.W. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board
drops Sign of Fidelity. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. WM. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual,
as such, showing the Sign S.D. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which
would rather have had
F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. conducts Cand. sits. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. Continue reading. takes Cand. takes Cand. I.G. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. he had recourse to rigorous ones. : Have you anything to communicate? in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. cuts Sn. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of
ALL: So mote it be. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. Returns Cand.s
prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
S.D. W.M. Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of
The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites
and is given by elevating the
You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren,
and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. gives P.G.,
S.D. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. in passing.
: What does this Pass Grip demand? Cand.s feet. stand. surname only,
Cand.s feet. S.D. S.D. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude
by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of
Cand., S.D. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your
All, except WM. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree
S.D. Cand., S.D. after having seen that every Bro. of Second Degree. rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will
while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show
instructing Cand. and Cand. cuts Sn, goes to the door and
inches or a hands breadth in thickness. W.M. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to
assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your
S.W. S.W. S.W. W.M. Closing in the second degree in full W.M. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F.,
squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. J.W. S.D. cuts Sn. J.W. W.M. by
W.M. The
is answered by S.W. Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Second Degree. to right of J.W. Prompted by S.D., if
The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and
detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew
First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. I.P.M. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. I.G. I.G. off with the left foot. S.D. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. S.D. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons,
matter into due form. of Second Degree. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose
That, my Brother, is the second
S.D
and sits. mysteries of nature and science. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. instructing Cand. : Bro. : Do you bring anything else? Cand. by a clockwise
globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished
A.D.C.,
Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in
W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I
: Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or
All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. takes Cand. Sn. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. communicating the Token and Word. Cand., S.D. and truth. and sits. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you
adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. J.W. is conducted by S.D. ensures that Cand. W.M. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects
returns to his seat. J.W. : Bro. Astronomy. to Cand. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I
Opening in the Second Degree. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of
F.C.F. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. SW. who gives Sp and Sn of
and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. displays it. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons,
: Have you anything to communicate? Cand., S.D. and lowers Cand.s
Cuts
- To order Brethren in the First Degree. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel
W.M. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. then demonstrates the
opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to
service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and
of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
continue to square the Lodge. by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P.
nature can attain. the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast
you are now bound to discharge, or enlarge on the necessity of a strict
to Cand. states his full name, in the
presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I
(W. M gives single K. followed by the S. and J. your favour. S.W. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in
appropriately, J.W. 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. I.G. advances on to edge of S.P. Jephthah, on his
and Cand. continues behind S.D. S.W. : Bro. I.P.M. by demonstration, both give Sn. and as S.W. I.G. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? Sn and returns to his place. Bro. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:
if necessary. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. and sits. ks. and F.Cs. Sn. Gileaditish general. Cand., S.D. W.M. J.W. prompting Cand. and truth. W.M. as an
First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a
by a
All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) states his full name, in the
and takes Sp. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel,
and both return to their places. Cand., S.D. 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. J.W. The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. All rise and
___ be now opened on the Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and .
goes to the door, gives ks. I.G. has been
cuts Sn. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. W.M. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend
by command of the W.M. give Sp and
and as S.W. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level
: What does this Grip demand? Deacons assist Cand. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the
of S.W. W.M. Cuts
dictates: Shibboleth. W.M. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. elevation. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of
ALL: So mote it be. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength
W.M. J.W. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
Closing in the Second Degree. like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude
him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated
in passing A.D.C. face E. the door I.G. without
timely to apprise them of approaching danger and to view their interests as
by your example, to hold them in veneration. W.M. places new badge in position S.D. Charge
violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened
tests Cand. who gives Sp and Sn of
J.W., there is a report. S.D. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to
to Cand. 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. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second
surname
. W.M. I.G. S.D. to its broad face. Bro. of S.P. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. to right of J.W. : Bro. J.W. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included
To render his victory
to mark the progress you have made in the science. decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent
of Second Degree. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the