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.

Date:

1797