Manual of freemasonry ...: with a free translation of some of the sacred scriptural names

A Manual of Freemasonry by Richard Carlile is a comprehensive guide to the history, principles, and practices of Freemasonry. The book delves into the origins of the fraternity, tracing its roots back to the ancient mysteries of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It also explores the symbolism and rituals of Freemasonry, revealing the deeper meanings behind the symbols and ceremonies. The author provides detailed explanations of the various degrees of Freemasonry, including the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason degrees. He also discusses the role of women in Freemasonry and the controversies surrounding the exclusion of women from the fraternity. In addition, A Manual of Freemasonry covers the organization and governance of Freemasonry, including the structure of lodges, the responsibilities of officers, and the rules and regulations governing the fraternity. The book also includes a glossary of Masonic terms and a list of recommended reading for those interested in further study. Overall, A Manual of Freemasonry is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history, philosophy, and practices of this ancient and mysterious fraternity. Written in clear and accessible language, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Freemasonry and the secrets it holds.My object is here to instruct Masons as well as others, and not to give them offence. They ask for light. Here is Light! This book is the CLASSIC EXPOSITION OF ENGLISH FREEMASONRY. Originally published in 1825, just twelve years after the organization of the United Grand Lodge of England, this works boasts the most complete collection of early versions of the English masonic rituals available under a single cover. Contains early versions of the three Craft degrees, the Royal Arch, Knight Templar Druids, Mark Man, Mark Master, Architect, Grand Architect, Scotch Master or Superintendent, Secret Master, Perfect Master, Intimate Secretary, Intendant of the Buildings, Past Master, Excellent Masons, Super-Excellent Masons, Nine Elected Knights, Elect of Nine, Peregnon, Elect of Fifteen, Priestly Order of Israel, Irish Master, Noahites or Prussian Knights, Red Cross Sword of Babylon, Knights of the Sword of the East, Red Cross of Rome and Constantine, Knights of the White Eagle or Pelican, Knights of the Eagle and Rosicrucian or Ne Plus Ultra. Illuminating study for Masons and nonmembers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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MANUAL OF FREEMASONRY......Page 3 [Editorial note to the electronic edition]......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Introduction: The Key-Stone of the Royal Arch......Page 7 To Open the Lodge......Page 21 Ceremony of Initiation......Page 24 The Charge in the First Degree......Page 35 Lecture on the First Degree Tracing-Board......Page 37 Lecture in the First Degree......Page 42 To Close the Lodge......Page 56 To Open the Lodge......Page 58 Ceremony of Passing......Page 59 The Charge in the Second Degree......Page 68 Lecture on the Second Degree Tracing-Board......Page 69 Lecture in the Second Degree......Page 72 To Close the Lodge......Page 79 To Open the Lodge......Page 80 Ceremony of Raising......Page 82 [The Charge in the Third Degree]......Page 90 [Lecture on the Third Degree Tracing-Board]......Page 93 Lecture in the Third Degree......Page 96 To Close the Lodge......Page 97 Introduction......Page 100 The Tau and the Cross......Page 117 Ceremony of Installation for the Chair, or Past Master's Degree......Page 124 To Open a Chapter......Page 129 The Charge......Page 132 To Close a Chapter......Page 133 Ceremony of Exaltation......Page 134 Obligation......Page 136 Ceremony of Passing the Veils......Page 137 Re-Entry of the Candidate......Page 139 Lecture......Page 144 Modern Varieties......Page 157 The Mediterranean Pass......Page 158 Ceremony of Opening an Encampment......Page 159 Ceremony of Closing an Encampment......Page 162 Preparation of the Candidate......Page 164 Obligation......Page 166 Charge......Page 170 Laws and Regulations to be observed by the Knights Companions......Page 173 Lecture......Page 175 Introduction......Page 180 A Table of some of the Names of the Sacred Scriptures......Page 184 Mark Man......Page 210 Mark Master......Page 215 Architect......Page 219 Grand Architect......Page 225 Scotch Master or Superintendent......Page 232 Secret Master......Page 238 Perfect Master......Page 244 Intimate Secretary, or English Master......Page 254 Intendant of the Buildings, or Master in Israel......Page 260 Past Master......Page 267 Excellent Masons......Page 270 Super-Excellent Masons......Page 272 Nine Elected Knights......Page 275 Elect of Nine (different version)......Page 285 Priestly Order of Israel, or Provost and Judge......Page 288 Provost and Judge, or Irish Master......Page 291 Noahite or Prussian Knight......Page 296 Red Cross Sword of Babylon......Page 301 Knight of the Sword, or of the East......Page 307 Red Cross of Rome and Constantine......Page 310 Knights of the White Eagle or Pelican......Page 314 Rosicrucian or ne plus ultra Degree......Page 326 Masonic rituals (English, early nineteenth century) MANUAL OF FREEMASONRY 3 [Editorial note to the electronic edition] 4 Contents 5 Introduction: The Key-Stone of the Royal Arch 7 Part I (the three Craft or Symbolic Degrees) 21 First Degree, or Entered Apprentice 21 To Open the Lodge 21 Ceremony of Initiation 24 The Charge in the First Degree 35 Lecture on the First Degree Tracing-Board 37 Lecture in the First Degree 42 To Close the Lodge 56 Second Degree, or Fellow-Craft 58 To Open the Lodge 58 Ceremony of Passing 59 The Charge in the Second Degree 68 Lecture on the Second Degree Tracing-Board 69 Lecture in the Second Degree 72 To Close the Lodge 79 Third Degree, or Master Mason 80 To Open the Lodge 80 Ceremony of Raising 82 [The Charge in the Third Degree] 90 [Lecture on the Third Degree Tracing-Board] 93 Lecture in the Third Degree 96 To Close the Lodge 97 Part II (Past Master, Royal Arch, Knight Templar) 100 Introduction 100 The Tau and the Cross 117 Ceremony of Installation for the Chair, or Past Master's Degree 124 A Description of Royal Arch Masonry 129 To Open a Chapter 129 The Charge 132 To Close a Chapter 133 Ceremony of Exaltation 134 Obligation 136 Ceremony of Passing the Veils 137 Re-Entry of the Candidate 139 Lecture 144 Masonic Orders of Chivalry: Knights Templar 157 Historical Prelude 157 Modern Varieties 157 The Signs of the Order 158 The Mediterranean Pass 158 Ceremony of Opening an Encampment 159 Ceremony of Closing an Encampment 162 Ceremony of Installation 164 Preparation of the Candidate 164 Obligation 166 Charge 170 Laws and Regulations to be observed by the Knights Companions 173 Lecture 175 Part III (the Higher Degrees) 180 Introduction 180 A Table of some of the Names of the Sacred Scriptures 184 Mark Man 210 Mark Master 215 Architect 219 Grand Architect 225 Scotch Master or Superintendent 232 Secret Master 238 Perfect Master 244 Intimate Secretary, or English Master 254 Intendant of the Buildings, or Master in Israel 260 Past Master 267 Excellent Masons 270 Super-Excellent Masons 272 Nine Elected Knights 275 Elect of Nine (different version) 285 Second Elect of Nine, or Peregnon 288 Third Elect, or Elect of Fifteen 288 Priestly Order of Israel, or Provost and Judge 288 Provost and Judge, or Irish Master 291 Noahite or Prussian Knight 296 Red Cross Sword of Babylon 301 Knight of the Sword, or of the East 307 Red Cross of Rome and Constantine 310 Knights of the White Eagle or Pelican 314 Rosicrucian or ne plus ultra Degree 326