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A history of Free Masonry; and the duties incumbent on the craft; considered in a discourse before the members of Fellowship Lodge, in Bridgewater, at their first regular meeting, June 30th, A.L. 5797. By Hector Orr, R.W.M. elect. [One line of quotation in Latin]
Orr, Hector, 1770-1855.Date: 1798- Books
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The conversion, the practice of St. Paul; and the prayer of Jabez, considered: with devotional exercises; Two for each Day of the Week. To which is added, a sermon, preached before the Society of Antient Free Masons: and an Ode to Masonry. By the Rev. Daniel Turner, A.M.
Turner, Daniel, 1746-1796.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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Hiram: or, the grand master-key to the door of both antient and modern free-masonry: being an accurate description of every degree of the brotherhood, as authorized and delivered in all good lodges. The whole comprehending (among an Entertaining Variety of others) the following Articles, viz. 1. History of the Rise and Progress of Masonry. 2. The antient Constitutions, Laws and Charges of the Order. 3. The only true and regular Form used in Making a Mason. 4. The Lectures, Oaths, Obligations, &c. of each Degree: viz. Apprentice, Fellow-Craft, Master, &c. verbatim. 5. Ceremony of the Mop and Pail. 6. Word and Grip of each Degree. 7. Description of the different Claps, and Manner of Drinking with Three Times Three. 8. Hiram's Murder, Borial, and raising, with the Punishment of the Assassins. 9. Account of the four solemn Penalties. 10. Manner of constituting a new Lodge. 11. All the Toasts used by Free Masons. 12. A complete Collection of new Songs. 13. A new and correct List of Lodges. Containing more than any Book on the Subject ever before published. The second edition. Illustrated with proper Remarks, &c. necessary to explain the Whole to the meanest Capacity, whether Brethren or not. And embellished with a beautiful Copper-Plate of the Drawing on the Floor of a Lodge, at the Admission of a new Member. By a member of Royal Arch.
Member of Royal Arch.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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Free masonry. Unparalleled sufferings of John Coustos, who nine times underwent the most cruel tortures ever invented by man, and Sentenced to the Galley Four Years, by command of the inquisitors at Lisbon, in order to extort from him the secrets of Free Masonry; from whence he was released by the gracious Interposition of his late Majesty King George II. Enriched with sculptures, representing Coustos's Sufferings, designed by Boitard, and other Prints, by a capital Artist. To this work is subjoined, many valuable pieces on Masonry; and a complete list of regular chapters.
Coustos, John.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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Free-masonry. Unparalleled sufferings of John Coustos, who nine times underwent the most cruel tortures ever invented by man, and sentenced to the galley four years, by command of the inquisitors at Lisbon, in order to extort from him the secrets of Free-Masonry; from whence he was released by the gracious interposition of His late Majesty, King George II. To this edition is added, a selection of Masonic songs, and a complete list of lodges, foreign and domestic.
Coustos, John.Date: --1797--- Books
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The use and abuse of Free-Masonry; a work of the greatest utility to the brethren of the society, to mankind in general, and to the ladies in particular. By Capt. George Smith, Inspector of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich; Provincial Grand-Master for the County of Kent; and R. A.
Smith, George, Capt.Date: 1783- Books
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New lights on Jacobinism, abstracted from Professor Robinson's History of Free Masonry. With an appendix, containing An Account of Voltaire's behaviour on his Death-Bed, and A letter from J. H. Stone, (who was tried for sedition,) To his friend Dr. Priestley, Disclosing the Principles of Jacobinism. By the author of Jacobinism displayed.
Author of jacobinism displayed.Date: 1798- Books
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Hiram: or the grand master-key to the door of both antient and modern free-masonry. Being an accurate description of every degree of the brotherhood, as authorized and delivered in all good lodges. The Whole comprehending (among an Entertaining Variety of others) the following Articles 1. History of the Rise and Progress of Masonry. 2. The antient Constitutions, Laws and Charges of the Order. 3. The only true and regular Form used in making a Mason. 4. The Lectures, Oaths, Obligations, &c. of each Degree, viz. Apprentices, Fellow Craft, Master, &c verbatim. 5 Ceremony of the Mop and Pail. 6. Word and Gripe of each Degree. 7. Description of the different Claps, and Manner of drinking with Three Times Three. 8. Hiram's Murder, Burial, and Raising, with the Punishment of the Assassins. 9. Account of the four solemn Penalties. 10. Manner of constituting a new Lodge. 11. All the Toasts used by Free-Masons. With an Appendix. Disclosing the other Secrets of Free-Masonry, not divulged by the Author. Illustrated with proper Remarks, necessary to explain the Whole to the meanest Capacity, whether Brethren or not. And contains more on the Subject than any Book ever before published. Third edition. By a member of Royal Arch.
Member of Royal Arch.Date: [1785?]- Ephemera
United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of England, his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, K.G. grand master ... : to all whom it may concern these are to certify that our brother ... who hath signed his name in the margin hereof was regularly received into Free Masonry on the.
Freemasons. United Grand Lodge of England.Date: [1896]- Books
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The Maryland Ahiman Rezon, of free and accepted Masons; --containing-- the history of Masonry, from the establishment of the Grand Lodge to the present time; with their ancient charges, addresses, prayers, lectures, prologues, epilogues, songs, &c. Collected from their old records, faithful traditions, & lodge-books. Compiled by order of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, by Brother G. Keatinge, W.M.B.L.
Keatinge, George, -1811?.Date: 1797- Books
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The master-Key through all the degrees of a Free-Mason's lodge; to which are added, eulogiums and illustrations, upon Free-Masonry; theology; astronomy; geometry; architecture; arts; sciences; &c. with a correct and complete list of all the modern regular lodges, Shewing when Constituted, and when and where held: Also, Lodges of Instruction, and Times of Meeting. By J. Browne, P. M. & H. Z. I.
Browne, John, active 1777-1798.Date: MDCCXCVIII. [1798]- Books
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Free-Masonry. A word to the wise! Being a vindication of the science, as patronised by the Grand Lodge of England; and the devices of the craft-y on the fraternity disclosed, under the following heads: Elects of Nine, of Perignan, of Fifteen, Noachites, Architects, Grand Architects, Scots Masters, Excellents, Super Excellents, Super Intendants, Knights of the Sword and of the East, Rosycrusians, Knights Templars, Royal Arch, &c. &c.
Date: [1796?]- Books
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The free-Mason stripped naked: or, the whole art and mystery of Free-Masonry, made plain and easy to all capacities; By a faithful Account of every Secret, from the first Making of a Mason, till he is completely Master of every Branch of his Profession. By Charles Warren, Esq; late Grand Master of a regularly constituted Lodge in the city of Corke.
Warren, Charles, active 1765?Date: [1765?]- Books
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Free-Masonry. A word to the wise! Being a vindication of the science as patronised by the Grand Lodge of England; and the devices of the craft-y on the fraternity disclosed, Under The Following Heads: Elects of Nine, of Perignan, of Fifteen, Noachites, Architects Grand Architects Scots Masters Excellents, Super Excellents. Super Intendants, Knights of the Sword and of the East, Rosycrusians, Knight Templars, &c. &c.
Date: 5796 [i.e. 1796]- Books
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The free-Masons' calendar: or, an almanac, for the year of Christ 1775, and Anno Lucis Mmmmmdcclxxv, being the Third after Bissextile, or Leap-Year: containing, Besides an accurate and useful Calendar of all Remarkable Occurrences for the Year, Many useful and curious Particulars relating to Masonry. Inscribed, with great Respect, To the Right Honourable Lord Petre, Grand Master. By a society of the brethren.
Freemasons (England)Date: 1775- Books
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The new Ahiman Rezon. Containing the laws and constitutions of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. To which is added, the history of Masonry, from the creation, to the death of Queen Elizabeth. Also illustrations of the royal art; and a variety of other matter relative to that institution. Carefully collated, from the most approved authors, ancient as well as modern. By John K. Read, present deputy grand master of Virginia, and member of the Sublime Lodge of Perfection, of Charleston, South-Carolina. [One line of quotation in Latin]
Read, John K., 1746-1805.Date: M,DCC,XCI. [1791]- Books
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A pocket companion for free-masons. Containing, I. The history of Masonry. II. The Charges of a Free-Mason, &c. III. General Regulations for the Use of the Lodges in and about the City of Dublin. IV. The Manner of constituting a New Lodge, according to the antient Usage of Masons. V. A Short Charge to be given to a new admitted Brother. VI. A Collection of the Songs of Masons, both Old and New. Vii. Prologues and Epilogues, spoken at the Theatres in Dublin and London, for the Entertainment of Free-Masons. Viii. A list of the warranted lodges in Ireland, Great Britain, France, Spain, Germany, East and West-Indies, &c. Approved of, and Recommended by the Grand Lodge. Deus nobis Sol & Scutum.
Smith, William, freemason.Date: M,DCC,LXIV. [1764]- Books
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Horrid tortures; or, The unparalleled sufferings of John Coustos: who nine times underwent the most cruel tortures ever invented by man, and sentenced to the gallies, four years, by command of the inquisitors of Lisbon, in order to extort from him the secrets of Free-Masonry. From whence he was released by the interposition of His late Majesty King George II. To which is added, a selection of Masonic songs.
Coustos, John.Date: M,DCC,XCVIII. [1798]- Books
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The life of Joseph Balsamo, commonly called Count Cagliostro: containing the singular and uncommon adventures of that extraordinary personage, from his Birth, till his Imprisonment in the Castle of St. Angelo. To which are added, the particulars of his trial before the inquisition, the History of his Confessions concerning Common and Egyptian Masonry, and a variety of other interesting Particulars. Translated from the original proceedings published at Rome by order of the Apostolic Chamber.
Barberi, fl. 1787.Date: 1792- Books
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Ignorance and prejudice shewn to be the only enemies to Free Masonry ... their objections considered and answered ... and the true description of the society given in a sermon at the consecration of Saint Paul's Lodge in Groton, and the installation of its officers in due form, August 9th, A.L. 5797. By the Rev. Brother Thaddeus M. Harris, Chaplain to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. [Two lines of quotations]
Harris, Thaddeus Mason, 1768-1842.Date: A.L. 5797. [i.e., 1797]- Books
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The life of Joseph Balsamo, commonly called Count Cagliostro: containing the singular and uncommon adventures of that extraordinary personage From His Birth Till His Imprisonment In The Castle Of ST. Angelo. To which are added, the particulars of his trial before the Inquisition, The History Of His Confessions Concerning Common And Egyptian Masonry, And A Variety Of Other Interesting Particulars. Translated from the original proceedings published at Rome by Order of the Apostolic Chamber. With an engraved portrait of Cagliostro.
Barberi, fl. 1787.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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A new model for the rebuilding Masonry on a stronger basis than the former; with a sound constitution, and a curious catechism drawn from Rules both intelligible and insturctive; in three degrees: teaching the whole world to be Masons, without the Imputation of being either Fools or Knaves. To which is added, several diverting songs by Celebrated Masons Of the Old Order, and Some new ones propos'd as Subjects for a certain Orator, with the Downfall of the Old Structure, a melancholy Poem addressed to Melfomene. By Peter Farmer Esq; Dedicated t Mr. Orator Henley.
Farmer, Peter, Esq.Date: [1730]- Books
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Jachin and Boaz; or, an authentic key to the door of Free-Masonry, both ancient and modern. Calculated not only for the Instruction of every New made mason, but also for the Information of all who intend to become Brethren. Containing, I. A circumstantial Account of all the Proceedings in making a Mason with the several Obligations of an Entered Apprentice, Fellow-Craft, and Master; the Prayers, and also the Sign, Grip, and Pass - Word of each Degree, with the Ceremony of the Mop and Pail. II. The Manner of opening a Lodge, and setting the Craft to work. III. The Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master's Lectures, verbatim, as delivered in all Lodges; with the Song at the Conclusion of each Part. IV. The Origin of Masonry; Description of Solomon's Temple; History of the Murder of the Grand Master Hiram by the three Fellow-Crafts; their Discovery and Punishment; the Burial of Hiram by King Solomon's Order, with the Five Points of Fellowship, &c. V. The Ceremony of the Instalment of the Masters of different Lodges on St. John's Day. - Description of the Regalia, &c. VI. Ceremonies used at the Funeral of a Mason. Vii. A safe and easy Method proposed by which a Man may obtain Admittance into any Lodge, without passing through the Form required, and thereby save a Guinea or two in his Pocket. Viii. Anthems, Odea, Songs, &c. Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, Jewels, and Emblematical Ornaments belonging to Masonry. And an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. Interspersed with Variety of notes and remarks, Necessary to explain and render the whole clear to the meanest Capacity. To which is now added, A New and accurate list of all the English Regular Lodges in the World, according to their Seniority, with the Dates of each Constitution, and Days of Meeting. By a gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge; a frequent Visitor at the Queen's Arms, St. Paul's Church-Yard; the Horn, in Fleet-Street; Crown and Anchor, Strand; and the Salutation, Newgate-Street. Try me; prove me.
R. S.Date: 1797- Books
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The constitutions of the antient and honourable fraternity of free and accepted masons. Containing their history, charges, regulations, &c. Collected and Digested By Order of the Grand Lodge, from their old Records, faithful Traditions, and Lodge-Books, for the use of the lodges, by James Anderson, D.D.
Anderson, James, approximately 1680-1739.Date: [1769]- Books
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Free-masonry, a lecture by George Stayley comedian.
Stayley, George, 1727-1779?.Date: MDCCLXXX. [1780]