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Minutes of a general conference of the members of the New Church, signified by the New Jerusalem in the Revelation: held in Great East Cheap, London, from the 13th to the 17th of April, 1789. In Consequence of a general Invitation, by Circular Letters, to all the Readers of the Theological Works of the Hon. Emanuel Swedenborg, who are desirous of rejecting, and separating themselves from the Old Church, or the present established Churches, together with all their Sectaries, throughout Christendom, and of fully embracing the Heavenly Doctrines of the New Jerusalem.
New Jerusalem Church.Date: 1789- Books
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An answer to the most important question. Three sermons, preached at the New Jerusalem Church, ... London, May 20th and 27th, and June 3d, 1792 = 36 [sic]. By Manoah Sibly, ...
Sibly, Manoah, 1757-1840.Date: 1792- Books
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Twenty sermons, on the doctrines and truths of the Lord's new church: delivered in the New Jerusalem Temple, Birmingham. And now published by Subscription, at the Request of the Society. By J. Proud, N.H.M.
Proud, J. (Joseph), 1745-1826.Date: 1792- Books
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A sermon, on the true object and nature of Christian worship; delivered at the opening of the New Jerusalem Temple, in the city of Baltimore. On Sunday, the 5th of January, 1800. By the Rev. John Hargrove. [Three lines of Scripture text]
Hargrove, John, 1750-1839.Date: [1800]- 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