19 results filtered with: Freemasonry - Rituals - Early works to 1800
- Books
- Online
Jachin and Boaz; or, an authentic key to the door of free-masonry, Both antient 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; 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 Songs 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; the Manner of the Assassins being discovered, and their 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 Master of different Lodges on St. John's Day. VI. 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. Illustrated with an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge, And 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.
R. S.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- Books
- Online
Jachin and Boaz; or, an authentic key to the door of free-masonry, Both Antient 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 Solomen's Order; with the Five Points of Fellowship, &c. V. The Ceremony of the Instalment of the Master 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, Odes, 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.
R. S.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
- Online
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
- Online
Mahhabone: or, The Grand Lodge door open'd wherein is discovered the whole secrets of free-masonry, both ancient and modern. Containing an exact account of all the ceremonies and mysteries belonging to masonry, from an entered apprentice to a pass'd master, without any omission of the smallest particular; as authorised and delivered in all good lodges. Illustrated with proper remarks, necessary to explain the whole to the meanest capacity, whether a brother or not. To which is added, the true method of a free-mason finding out a brother in public company, with what degree he belongs to, without being discovered by any but the said brother. Also, a specimen of the secret way of writing in masonry, with an explanation of the characters; and several other curious particulars, never before made public. Embellish'd with a beautiful copper-plate frontispiece, representing the drawing on the floor of a lodge, with reference explaining the whole. To which is annex'd, a collection of masons songs, toasts, sentiments and hobnobs, the whole being entirely authentic: and the grandest performance of the kind that has yet appeared in point. By J*** G******, a regular brother of free-masonry, having mounted the steps of one, two, and three.
J*** G******.Date: [1785?]- Books
- Online
Masonry farther dissected; or, more secrets of that mysterious society reveal'd. Faithfully Englished from the French original just publish'd at Paris, by the Permission and Privilege of M. De Harraut, Lieutenant-General of Police. With explanatory notes (both serious and comical) by the translator. Likewise, an appendix, wherein are contain'd, I. The Free-Masons Reception in Foreign Parts. II. The Free-Masons Apology, as publish'd at Paris. III. Free-Masons a dangerous Society; from the Craftsman.
Date: 1738- Books
- Online
Jachin and Boaz; or, an authentic key to the door of free-masonry, both ancient and modern. ... To which is now added, A new and accurate list of all the English regular lodges ... By a gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge; ...
R. S.Date: 1786- Books
- Online
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?]- Books
- Online
Jachin and Boaz; or, an authentic key to the door of free-masonry, Both Antient 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; 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 Songs 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; the Manner of the assassins being discovered, and their Punishment; the Burial of Hiram by King Solomon's Orde; with the Five Points of Fellowship, &c. V. The Ceremony of the Instalment of the Masters of different Lodges on St. John's Day. VI. 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. Illustrated with An Accurate Plan of the Drawing on the Floor of a Lodge, And 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, New-Gate street.
R. S.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
- Online
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 brethen. 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. ... 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, Odes, 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 AtNotes 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.
R. S.Date: 1800- Books
- Online
The free mason examin'd: or, the world brought out of darkness into light. Being, an authentick account of all the secrets of the antient Society of Free Masons, which have been handed down by oral tradition only, from the Institution, to the present Time. In Which Is particularly described, the Whole Ceremony used at making Masons, as it has been hitherto practised in all the Lodges round the Globe; by which any Person, who was never made, may introduce himself into a Lodge. With Notes, Explanatory, Historical, and Critical. To which are added, The Author's Reasons for the Publication hereof, and some Remarks on the Conduct of the Author of a Pamphlet, call'd, Masonry Dissected. With a new and correct list of all the regular lodges under the English Constitution, according to their late Removals, and Additions. By Alexander Slade, Late Master of Three Regular Constituted Lodges, In the City of Norwich.
Slade, Alexander, active 1754.Date: M.DCC.LIV. [1754]- Books
- Online
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
- Online
Jachin and Boaz; or, an authentic key to the door of free-masonry, Both Antient 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; 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 Songs 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; the Manner of the assassins being discovered, and their Punishment; the Burial of Hiram by King Solomon's Orde; with the Five Points of Fellowship, &c. V. The Ceremony of the Instalment of the Masters of different Lodges on St. John's Day. VI. 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. Illustrated with An Accurate Plan of the Drawing on the Floor of a Lodge, And 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, New-Gate-Street.
R. S.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
- Online
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 Pad. 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 Master 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, Odes, 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 Vintor at the Queen's Arms, St. Paul's Church-Yard; the Horn, in Fleet-Street; Crown and Anchor, Strand; and the Salutation, Newgate-Street.
R. S.Date: 1779- Books
- Online
The Freemason's monitor; or, Illustrations of masonry: in two parts. By a Royal Arch Mason, K.T.--K. of M.--&c. &c. Part I[-II].
Webb, Thomas Smith, 1771-1819.Date: 1797- Books
- Online
Jachin and Boaz; or, an authentic key to the door of Free-masonry, ... Calculated not only for the instruction of every new-made mason; but also for the information of all who intend to become brethren. ... To which is now added, a new and accurate list of all the English regular lodges in the world, ... By a gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem lodge; ...
R. S.Date: 1790- Books
- Online
The free mason examin'd: or, the world brought out of darkness into light. Being, an authentick account of all the secrets of the antient Society of Free Masons, which have been handed down by Oral Tradition only, from the Institution, to the present Time. In which Is particularly described, the Whole Ceremony used at making Masons, as it has been hitherto practised in all the Lodges round the Globe; by which any Person, who was never made, may introduce himself into a Lodge. With Notes, Explanatory, Historical, and Critical. To which are added, The Author's Reasons for the Publication hereof, and some Remarks on the Conduct of the Author of a Pamphlet, call'd, Masonry Dissected. With a new and correct list of all the regular lodges, under the English Constitution, according to their late Removals, and Additions. By Alexander Slade, Late Master of Three Regular Constituted Lodges, In the City of Norwich.
Slade, Alexander, active 1754.Date: M.DCC.LIV. [1754]- Books
- Online
The free Masons repository. Containing a selection of valuable discourses, charges, rules, orders, aphorisms, and letters: Particularly One from, Omdit Ul Omrah Bahauder, Son of the Nabob of Arcot. And other Pieces Belonging to the Fraternity; To which is added, a variety of anthems, odes, songs, poems, Prologues, Sentiments, Toasts, Mottos, &c. Also, the secret way of writing used among masons.
Sketchley, J.Date: [1785?]- Books
- Online
The three distinct knocks, or the door of the most antient free-masonary, opening to all men, neither naked nor cloath'd, Bare-Foot nor Shod, &c. being an universal description of all its branches, from Its first Rise to this present Time, As it is delivered in all Lodges: Giving an exact Account of all their Proceedings in making a Brother, with the Three Obligations or Oaths belonging to the First Second, and Third Degrees of Masonry, viz. The Enter'd Apprentice, Fellow-Craft, and Master-Mason; with the Obligation belonging to the Chair, and the Gripe and Word. Also, Full Descriptions of the Drawing upon the Floor of the Lodge, with the Three Steps, and a Prayer used at the making of a Brother; with Songs to be sung after grave Business is done, and the Examination of a Brother, whereby he may get Admittance into a Lodge, without going through the Obligations. With, The Author's Reasons for opening the Door of Masonry to all the World: Also the Character of some Masters of Lodges at this Time. By W- O- V-n. Member of a Lodge in England at this Time.
V-n, W- O-.Date: [1785?]- Books
- Online
Tubal-Kain: being the Second part of Solomon in all his glory, or master mason: Containing an universal and genuine description of all its branches, from the original to the present time: As it is delivered in the Constituted Regular Lodges, Both in City and Country, According to the Several Degrees of Admissions: Giving an Impartial Account of their Regular Proceedings in initiating their New Members in the whole Three Degrees of Free Masonry; Viz. I. Enter'd 'prentice. II. Fellow Craft. III. Master. With A new and exact List of Regular Lodges, According to their Seniority and Constitution. By Samuel Pritchard, Late Member of a Constituted Lodge. To which is added, The Author's Vindication of Himself; together with the Copy of the Oath that he took before an Alderman, that this was a true Copy of Free Masonry. Likewise, a Collection of Free Masons Songs, Toasts, and Sentiments, &c.
Prichard, Samuel.Date: [1760?]