Widows Son 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Evening Brethren ,I was informed today I will be passed on March 13th :) very much looking forward too it !S&F. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsudron 5 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Great news. Enjoy it, the second degree is too often seen as a 'stepping stone' by a Lodge and not given the credence it deserves. The degree has an important message and the long version of the second tools have a particular poignancy. The 2nd Tracing Board is also a fascinating piece of ritual, both to listen to and deliver.Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave624 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 I to will also be passed in marchlooking forward to my next stephope you have a good night Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bootlebuck1 14 Report post Posted February 20, 2013 Great news ......you will enjoy this one as it builds on the last......then sets you up nicely for the next one........say no more......but your passing is certainly one to contemplate afterwards.....enjoy the ceremony....both yourself and Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widows Son 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks alot gents , got my Q&A's committed to memory already but gonna keep going over them. Good luck Dave ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willf 3 Report post Posted February 21, 2013 Enjoy your evening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparker 12 Report post Posted February 21, 2013 The 2nd is the shortest of the three ceremonies, but I believe the teachings of the 2nd Degree tools are the absolute foundation of what Freemasonry should be about. If you only ever learn one thing in Freemasonry, learn the "long version" of the 2nd Degree tools. It will stand in you in good stead for the rest of your Masonic career, but also for life.Good luck with for the evening.Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widows Son 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 willf (21/02/2013)Enjoy your evening.cheers Will :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widows Son 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 Sparker (21/02/2013)The 2nd is the shortest of the three ceremonies, but I believe the teachings of the 2nd Degree tools are the absolute foundation of what Freemasonry should be about. If you only ever learn one thing in Freemasonry, learn the "long version" of the 2nd Degree tools. It will stand in you in good stead for the rest of your Masonic career, but also for life.Good luck with for the evening.Tony.Tony,A few people have said this and the more I hear it the more im looking forward to the ceremony :D I also hear the tracing board is very good too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McClef2 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Great news Brother Jordan!You will see how things balance and start to build together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widows Son 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Thank you all very much brethren,Passing tommorow wish me luck ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McClef2 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Have a wonderful evening! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfy 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Enjoy the ceremony! Another step in Freemasonry to master! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SG-1 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Would somebody be able to PM me the Long version of the tools please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 SG-1 (13/03/2013)Would somebody be able to PM me the Long version of the tools please?Look at page 252 of the Emulation Ritual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sentience 64 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 He's only a FC according to his post footer so if like my Lodge, we don't give ritual books out until you've completed all 3 degrees. Having said that, it is freely available on an internet search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widows Son 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 Well thats 1 more step of the journey :) really enjoyed the ceremony found myself being able to relax much more in this one and it definitely filled in some gaps from the 1st. Nailed my Q&A's word perfect and a cracking meal followed. Can't wait for my 3rd ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SG-1 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 Lewis (13/03/2013)SG-1 (13/03/2013)Would somebody be able to PM me the Long version of the tools please?Look at page 252 of the Emulation RitualI don't have the book as yet ;-) I will however get it on April 20th :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SG-1 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 Sentience (13/03/2013)He's only a FC according to his post footer so if like my Lodge, we don't give ritual books out until you've completed all 3 degrees. Having said that, it is freely available on an internet search.Dead right Sir ;)I'm struggling to find it, could you post a link please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john dee 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 SG-1 (14/03/2013)Sentience (13/03/2013)He's only a FC according to his post footer so if like my Lodge, we don't give ritual books out until you've completed all 3 degrees. Having said that, it is freely available on an internet search.Dead right Sir ;)I'm struggling to find it, could you post a link please?I'm not sure that would be appropriate on an open forum. Perhaps someone can pm it to you instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis 1 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 SG-1 (14/03/2013)Sentience (13/03/2013)He's only a FC according to his post footer so if like my Lodge, we don't give ritual books out until you've completed all 3 degrees. Having said that, it is freely available on an internet search.Dead right Sir ;)I'm struggling to find it, could you post a link please?Matthew 7:7 http://ebookbrowse.com/second-degree-working-tools-long-version-pdf-d335647441 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mosaic 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 Lewis (15/03/2013)Matthew 7:7 http://ebookbrowse.com/second-degree-working-tools-long-version-pdf-d335647441I would urge caution with that version, it has either been typed in or dictated to word recognition software and may contain errors (I've found one already) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2013 It's a good starting point. There are many errors to the various degrees aswell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SG-1 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 john dee (14/03/2013)SG-1 (14/03/2013)Sentience (13/03/2013)He's only a FC according to his post footer so if like my Lodge, we don't give ritual books out until you've completed all 3 degrees. Having said that, it is freely available on an internet search.Dead right Sir )I'm struggling to find it, could you post a link please?I'm not sure that would be appropriate on an open forum. Perhaps someone can pm it to you instead. Which is exactly what I asked for in my first post.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SG-1 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2013 Lewis (16/03/2013)It's a good starting point. There are many errors to the various degrees aswell.Hmmm I don't see the point of learning something that is incorrect!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
