tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11241111988375561362012-01-03T02:43:04.415+10:00The Official Publication of The W.H.J.Mayers Memorial Lodge of Research holden under the Charter of Gregory Lodge No. 50H UGLQ. Affiliate of the australia and New Zealand masonic research council.sochin66noreply@blogger.comBlogger3741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124111198837556136.post-3400327718997570142011-02-05T23:20:00.009+10:002011-02-06T22:50:58.855+10:00

extract from page 21 of the following book:Masonic Jurisprudenceby Rev J. T. LawrenceLibrary #: M30_LAWLocation: LoRPublisher: A. LewisPublished year: 1908Pages: 317Edition: 3rdDonated by: D.H. FraserWe now come to discuss the procedure under which it may be possible for a new Sovereign Grand Lodge to be formed and recognised, made up of Lodges which have seceded from the mother Grand

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from the bookHighways and By Laws of Freemasonryby Rev John T. LawrenceLibrary #: M00_LAWLocation: LoRPublisher: A. LewisPublished year: 1924Pages: 295This is a very interesting and withal a very little trodden by-way of Freemasonry. The bond of brotherhood is based upon obligations of a kind which go further into human nature than any other in either the Craft or any of the concomitant

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M.W. Bro. Vaughan E. Werner talks about Freemasonry in general on the ABC Radio show Sunday Night Safran. 25/4/2010The 5.5mb Quicktime audio file can be accessed by clicking here.Information regarding the Order of Rainbow Girls mentioned in the interview can be found here. (Webmasters note: I could not find websites for any of the Assemblies here in Australia.)From the shows website:Sundays at

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by W.Bro the Rev. Joseph Johnson, P.A.G.Chaplaincirca 1927The philosophy of Freemasonry is to prepare, educate and train its members for the higher relationships of life. In so doing it demonstrated its faith in mankind and in return invites confidence, trust and loyalty. It believes that the humblest life launched on the sea of humanity has within it the slumbering forces of noble manhood

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By Albert G. Mackeypublished in 1875 I suppose there are more Masons who are ignorant of all the principles of freemasonry than there are men of any other class who are chargeable with the like ignorance of their own profession. There is not a watchmaker who does not know something about the elements of horology, nor is there a blacksmith who is altogether unacquainted with the properties of

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from the introduction to the Book titled "Symbolism of Freemasonry"by J.D.Buck, 1896In its ritualism and monitorial lessons Masonry teaches nothing in morals, in science, in religion, or in any other department of human knowledge or human interest, not taught elsewhere in current forms of thought, or by the sages of the past. In these directions it has no secrets of any kind. It is in the ancient

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from the book titled "The Master`s Book"by Carl H. ClaudyLibrary #: M14_CLA_2Location: LoRPublisher: The Temple PublishersPublished year: 1935Pages: 122Edition: 20thDonated by: S. BroadCondition: fairThe greatest honour comes to any brother with his elevation to the Oriental Chair of It Masonic Lodge. Few Wardens but look forward with mingled pleasure and anxiety to that day when in their

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by an "Old P.M."circa 1928It is a strange thing that Freemasonry at once an institution universal in its scope, unifying in its aims, and uplifting in its ideals; should have in its followers men who are strangely obsessed with one idea of its purposes.Masonry itself in all its aspects may with some become an obsession but I have noticed that in such cases the principles and tenets of the Craft

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by Bro. "P.Q."circa 1928Why Should I? I must explain that I am not making any breach of confidence in the remarks which appear in this article, for not only was a free consent given to the opinions expressed by the speaker, "if you think it will do any good to help men like myself." Moreover, the opinions are not those of one but of several who have been to me lately to know my advice on the

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from the book "Sidelights on Freemasonry"by Rev. John T. Lawrence 1909EVERY Lodge has a name and a number. The choice of the latter is a matter with which the Lodge has nothing to do, but the former is the concern of the Lodge, and it is only due to the Lodge to suppose that it received as much consideration as everything else affecting its welfare. When lodges were few and far between, and the

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By Bro "P.Q"circa 1928What about these? When I consider questions of religion and its connection with the State, the Craft and the individual, I always feel that I am striving to uncover something of great value which has become covered up, obliterated, or indistinguishable from the dust of ages; and the interminable wrangles of opposing views mostly on things which do not matter, at any rate

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Bro C.H.D. Robbs, PAGDCcirca 1927The thanks for our readers are, indeed, due for this interesting article. The late Bro. J.C. Parkinson`s contention may, perhaps, be met by a quotation, with slight alteration, from the Bard himself:-"The Brother doth protest too much - methinks"!I should like to add to the instance of quasi-Masonic allusions from Shakespeare`s works, a passage of immense

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by Bro. Goodfellowcirca 1928Brethren, we shall be conferring the degree of a M.M. on one of our Brethren at our next meeting, let us therefore briefly run over the ceremony, and endeavour to realise more fully the teachings embodied in the ceremony. As you know, we who have been already raised to this degree, are expected to afford assistance and instruction to our Brothers, and maybe these few

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from the Librarian: With R.W.Bro Goding soon to be in the area I thought this article deserved to be given prominence on the site again.by RW Bro Greg Goding PAGM Special Envoy of the MW Grand Master Chairman of the Membership CommitteeNovember 2008Too often we see in a lodge a problem between members which has been allowed to go on far too long. When the lodge finally decides that something has

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The video is a 22mb file so may take sometime to load. There is a reference in the video by a "secret society expert" to Freemasonry as "a Ritualistic Rotary club".

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Freemasonry: Its Ministry to your Neighbourfrom "The Masonic Record" Vol 8, 1928By W.Bro the Rev. Joseph JohnsonP.A.G. ChaplainThere is a feature of human life that makes all right thinking people sad. It consists in the seeking of selfish ends regardless of others, the shutting of one's heart to the troubles and sorrows of our fellow men and being content so long as, we are prosperous and happy.

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Radio Nationals programme "RearVision".7th of October 2009Hosted by Annabelle QuinceGuests Andrew PrescottLibrarian at University of Wales Lampeter, United Kingdom. Previous he was the Director, Centre for Research into Freemasonry, University of Sheffield, 2000-2007.Steven BullockProfessor of history at Worcester Polytechnic InstituteClick here for the transcript.Click here to download the

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by Albert G. Mackeyfrom the book "The Symbolism of Freemasonry"Library #: M11_CLELocation: LoRPublisher: The Masonic History CompanyPublished year: 1869Pages: 315The last of the symbols, depending for its existence on its connection with a myth to which I shall invite attention, is the Lost Word, and the search for it. Very appropriately may this symbol terminate our investigations, since it

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by M.W.Bro Harold J. RichardsonGrand Master of Masons in New Yorkfrom the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New York for 1928As for myself, I am convinced that many of our most perplexing problems resolve themselves into phases or aspects of one fundamental problem, which is not difficult to envisage. We might describe it as the difficulty found buy the Craft in properly assimilating the new

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue MacGregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue Macgregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue Macgregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue Macgregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue Macgregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue Macgregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue Macgregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue MacGregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue Macgregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue Macgregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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BBC Radio 4'S Tuesday Call 13 November 1984 In this live radio broadcast, listeners phoned in to Tuesday Call to ask questions about Freemasonry, under the chairmanship of Sue Macgregor. In the transcript below, her words are printed in italic, and those of the two participants are prefixed with(K) - Stephen Knight author of `The Brotherhood ` or(H) - Commander Michael Higham, Grand Secretary of

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note from the Librarian:During a recent visit to the South Australian Grand Lodge I found it very interesting to see the mention of UGLQ`s R.W.Bro Goding in their magazine.It has often amazed me that when I speak of the wonderful articles in our magazine written by Bro.Goding, many have never taken the time to read them. It appears he has the attention of some in South Australia with his

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The authors Preface from the book "Masonic Problems and Queries"by Herbert F. InmanA comment on the task confronted by the inquisitive new member to Freemasonry in his search for Light.1001 Common Masonic questions and answers in A-Z formatLibrary #: M00_HERPublisher: A.LewisPublished year: 1933Pages: 247DURING a long and varied experience as Preceptor of several Lodges of Instruction the

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from the book "Morals and Dogma" by Albert Pike, 1871Toleration, holding that every other man has the same right to his opinion and faith that we have to ours; and liberality, holding that as no human being can with certainty say, in the clash and conflict of hostile faiths and creeds, what is truth, or that he is surely in possession of it, so everyone should feel that it is quite possible that

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note from the Librarian:As a Roman Catholic Freemason in a Mother Lodge with other Catholic members, I find this 1911 comment regarding Scottish Masonic Jurisprudence an insight into the changes that have occurred in both the Catholic Church and Freemasonry since its writing.from the book "Digest of Scottish Masonic Jurisprudence"compiled by R.E. Wallace James, 1911A Roman Catholic is not by

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from the book "Morals and Dogma" by Albert Pike, 1871A free people, forgetting that it has a soul to be cared for, devotes all its energies to its material advancement.The citizens copy after the State, and regard wealth, pomp, and luxury as the great goods of life. Such a nation creates wealth rapidly and distributes it badly. Thence the two extremes, of monstrous opulence and monstrous misery;

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from the book "The Rose Immortal"by A. Bothwell Gosse1918"Without taking up the illusoryOne cannot reach to the true;Without enduring the torment of the thornOne cannot gain the rose," "Oh heart! of separation complain not, for in the world Grief is and joy; the thorn and the rose; degradation and exaltation." HAFIZ. AMONG the roses of the world, red is par excellence the true colour, and in

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from the book "The Rose Immortal"by A. Bothwell Gosse1918"Only the bird of the morning knoweth the worth of the book of the rose; for not everyone who readeth the page understandeth the meaning." HAFIZ. THE "Rose on the head" points to the Path, that path which finally leads to the rose enshrined, for ever in the heart; the reflection in each fragment of humanity of the Rose of the World.

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from the book "The Rose Immortal"by A. Bothwell Gosse1918"Take a leaf from my rose-garden.A flower endures but five or six days,But this rose-garden is always delightful." SAADl.WHAT rose do you wear? That is the strange question frequently addressed to the traveller to-day, when wandering among the palm trees by the blue waters of the

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by Albert PikeIt is the motionless and stationary that most frets and impedes the current of progress; the solid rock or stupid tree, rested firmly on the bottom, and around which the river whirls and eddies.The Masons that doubt and hesitate and are discouraged; that disbelieve in the capacity of man to improve; that are not disposed to toil and labor for the interest and well being of general

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THE RT. HON. LORD AMPTHILL, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E.circa 1930Although I was fully alive to the compliment that you paid me in inviting me to come and address this Association I hesitated a good deal about accepting the invitation.The mere word "Research" had a deterrent effect. It is suggestive of special work which is only within the competence of scientists, antiquarians and technicians since it is

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by E. J. SAMUEL circa 1930"Behold this ruin! 'Tis a skullOnce of ethereal spirit full ;This narrow cell was Life's retreat,This space was Thought's mysterious seat;What beauteous visions filled this spot,What dreams of pleasure long forgot,Nor hope, nor joy, nor love, nor fear,Hath left one trace of record here.Beneath this mould'ring canopyOnce shone a bright and busy eye,But start not at the

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.Lewis - 1. An instrument in Operative Masonry. It is an iron cramp which is inserted in a cavity prepared for that purpose in any large stone, so as to give attachment to a pulley and hook whereby the stone may be conveniently raised to any height and deposited in its proper position.It is well described

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.Lights, Greater - The Bible, and the Square and Campasses, which see. In the Persian initiations the Archimagus informed the candidate, at the moment of illumination, that the Divine Lights were displayed before him.

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.Magi - The ancient Greek historians so term the hereditary priests among the Persians and Medians. The word is derived from mog or amp, signifying Priest in the Pehlevi language. The Illuminati first introduced the word into Freemasonry, and employed it in the nomenclature of their Degrees to signify men

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.Mallet or Setting Maul - One of the Working-Tools of a Mark Master, having the same emblematic meaning as the Common Gavel in the Entered Apprentice's Degree.It teaches us to correct the irregularities of temper, and, like enlightened reason, to curb the aspirations of unbridled ambition, to depress the

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.Mercy - The point of a Knight Templar's sword is said to be characterized by the quality of "mercy unrestrained" which reminds us of the Shakespearian expression—"the quality of mercy is not strained."In the days of chivalry, mercy to the conquered foe was an indispensable quality of a knight. An act of

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Meridian Sun - The sun in the South is represented in Freemasonry by the Junior Warden, for this reason: when the sun has arrived at the zenith, at which time he

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Merit - The Old Charges say, "all preferment among Masons is grounded upon real worth and personal merit only; that so the Lords Man be well served, the Brethren

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Moon - The adoption of the moon in the Masonic system as a symbol is analogous to, but could hardly be derived from, the employment of the same symbol in the

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Mosaic Pavement - Mosaic work consists properly of many little stones of different colors united together in patterns to imitate a painting. It was much practiced

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Mosaic Symbolism - In the religion of Moses, more than in any other which preceded or followed it, is symbolism the predominating idea. From the tabernacle, which

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Moses - The Hebrew word Urn, which means drawn out; but the true derivation is from two Egyptian words, po, me, and ouxe, oushes, signifying saved from the water.

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Mother Lodge - In the eighteenth century certain Lodges in France and Germany assumed an independent position, and issued Charters for the constitution of Daughter

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.North - The north is Masonically called a Place of Darkness. The sun in his progress through the ecliptic never reaches farther than 23 28' north of the equator. A

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Northeast Corner - In the Institutes of Menu, the sacred book of the Brahmans, it is said: "If any one has an incurable disease, let him advance in a straight

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Obligated - To be obligated, in Masonic language, is to be admitted into the Covenant of Freemasonry. "is obligated Freemason" is tautological, needless

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Order of the Garter - The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry, or knighthood, originating in medieval England, and presently bestowed on

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Ornaments of a Lodge - The lectures describe the ornaments of a Lodge as consisting of the Mosaic Pavement, the Indented Tessel, and the Blazing Star. They are

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Operative Masonry - Freemasonry, in its character as an Operative Art, is familiar to everyone. As such, it is engaged in the application of the rules and

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Parallel Lines - In every well-regulated Lodge there is found a point within a circle, which circle is imbordered by two perpendicular parallel lines. These lines

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Passed - A candidate, on receiving the Second Degree, is said to be "passed as a Fellow Craft." It alludes to his having passed through the porch to the Middle

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Pedestal - The pedestal is the lowest part or base of a column on which the shaft is placed. In a Lodge, there are supposed to be three columns, the column of

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Pillar - In the earliest times it was customary to perpetuate remarkable events, or exhibit gratitude for providential favors, by the erection of pillars, which by

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Plumb - An instrument used by Operative Masons to erect perpendicular lines, and adopted in Speculative Freemasonry as one of the Working tools of a Fellow Craft.

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Point within a Circle - This is a symbol of great interest and importance, and brings us into close connection with the early symbolism of the solar orb and the

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.This is one of the four cardinal virtues, the practise of which is inculcated upon the Entered Apprentice. Preston first introduced it into the Degree as referring

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.School of Pythagoras - The schools established by Pythagoras at Crotona and other cities, have been considered by many writers as the models after which Masonic

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Solomon - In writing the life of King Solomon from a Masonic point of view, it is impossible to omit a reference to the legends which have been preserved in the

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Sponsors - The serious responsibility resting on his sponsors (his proposer and seconder) is shared by the Master, Officers, and Committee, who inquire into the

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Square and Compasses - These two symbols have been so long and so universally combined— to teach us, as says an early instruction, "to square our actions and to

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Star - In the French and Scottish Rites lighted candles or torches are called stars when used in some of the ceremonies, especially in the reception of

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Strength - This is said to be one of the three principal supports of a Lodge, as the representative of the whole Institution, because it is necessary that where

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain. The text was duplicated from the book using Optical Character Recognition software and errors may be present.Sun - Hardly any of the symbols of Freemasonry are more important in their signification or more extensive in their application than the sun. As the source of

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain.Sword, Tilers - In modern times the implement used by the Tiler is a sword of the ordinary form. This is incorrect. Formerly, and indeed up to a comparatively recent period, the Tiler's sword was wavy in shape, and so made in allusion to the "flaming sword which was placed

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain.Tabernacle - Many Masonic students have greatly erred in the way in which they have referred to the Sinaitic Tabernacle, as if it were represented by the Tabernacle said in the legends to have been erected by Zerubbabel at Jerusalem at the time of the building of the

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain.Temples, The Jerusalem - 1. Solomon began the building of his Temple about 967 B.C., and completed it in about six and one-half years. This was in reality a collection of buildings, inside a wall, and the Temple proper was probably at or near the center, a structure 90 to

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain.TILE - A Lodge is said to be tiled when the necessary precautions have been taken to prevent the approach of unauthorized persons; and it is said to be the first duty of every Freemason to see that this is done before the Lodge is opened. The words to tile are sometimes

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D. This book is in the public domain.It is a Landmark that a Book of the Law shall constitute an indispensable part of the furniture of every Lodge. We say, advisedly, Book of the Law, because it is not absolutely required that everywhere the Old and New Testaments shall be used. The Book of the Law is that

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D. This book is in the public domain. The Document which authorizes or gives a Warrant to certain persons therein named to organize and constitute a Lodge, Chapter, or other Masonic Body, and which ends usually with the formula, "for which this shall be your sufficient Warrant " The practice of granting

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from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences by Albert C. Mackey M. D.This book is in the public domain.In Ancient Craft Masonry, Wisdom is symbolized by the East, the place of light, being represented by the pillar that there supports the Lodge and by the Worshipful Master. It is also referred to King Solomon, the symbolical founder of the Order. In Masonic architecture the

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by Manly Palmer HallTable of ContentsIntroductionIn the Fields of ChaosTemple BuildersThe Eternal QuestThoughtlessnessThe CandidateThe Entered ApprenticeThe Fellow CraftThe Master MasonTransmutationThe presence of the MasterMasons, Awake!Epilogue of the Priest of RaFriendshipThe Emerald Table of Hermes (Tabula Smaragdina)Finish of the Tabula SmaragdinaMotive

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.What motive leads the Masonic candidate out of the world and up the winding stairway to the light? He alone can truly know, for in his heart is hidden the motive of his works. Is he seeking the light of the East? Is he seeking wisdom eternal? Does he bring his life and offer it upon the altar of the

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.In a rare, unpublished old manuscript dealing with early Masonic and Hermetic mysteries, we find the following information concerning the mysterious Universal Agent referred to as "Chiram" (Hiram) :The sense of this Emerald Tablet can sufficiently convince us that the author was well acquainted with the

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.The Emerald Tablet of Hermes, introduces us to Hiram, the hero of the Masonic legend. The name Hiram is taken from the Chaldean Chiram. The first two words in large print mean the secret work. The second line in large letters--(CHIRAM TELAT MECHASOT - means Chiram, the Universal Agent, one in Essence

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.What nobler relationship than that of friend? What nobler compliment can man bestow than friendship? The bonds and ties of the life we know break easily, but through eternity one bond remains - the bond of fellowship - the fellowship of atoms, of star dust in its endless flight, of suns and worlds, of

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.What words are there in modern language to describe the great temple of Ammon Ra? It now stands amidst the sands of Egypt a pile of broken ruins, but in the heyday of its glory it rose a forest of plumed pillars holding up roofs of solid sandstone, carved by hands long laid to rest into friezes of lotus

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.Your creed and your Craft demand the best that is in you. They demand the sanctifying of your life, the regeneration of your body, the purification of your soul, and the ordination of your spirit. Yours is the glorious opportunity; yours is the divine responsibility. Accept your task and follow in the

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.The Mason believes in the Great Architect, the living keystone of creation's plan, the Master of all Lodges, without whose spirit there is no work. Let him never forget that the Master is near. Day and night let him feet the presence of the Supreme or Overshadowing One. The All-Seeing Eye is upon him.

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.TRANSMUTATIONMasonry is eternal truth, personified, idealized, and yet made simple. Eternal truth alone can serve it. Virtue is its priest, patience its warden, illumination its master. The world cannot know this, however, save when Masons in their daily life prove that it is so. Its truth is divine,

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff"by Manly Palmer Hall.CHAPTER V - THE MASTER MASONOn the upper steps of spiritual unfoldment stands the Master Mason, who spiritually represents the graduate from the school of esoteric learning. In the ancient symbols he is represented as an old man leaning upon a staff, his long white beard upon his chest, and his deep,

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.CHAPTER IV - THE FELLOW CRAFTLife manifests not only through action on the physical plane, but through human emotion and sentiment. This is the type of energy taken up by the student when he starts his labors in the Fellow Craft. From youth with its smiling face, he passes on to the greater

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.CHAPTER III - THE ENTERED APPRENTICEThere are three grand steps in the unfoldment of the human soul before it completes the dwelling place of the spirit. These have been caged respectively youth, manhood, and old age; or, as the Mason would say, the Entered Apprentice, the Fellow Craft, and the

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff"by Manly Palmer Hall.CHAPTER II - THE CANDIDATEThere comes a time in the growth of every living individual thing when it realizes with dawning consciousness that it is a prisoner. While apparently free to move and have its being, the struggling life cognizes through ever greater vehicles its own limitations. It is at this

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.CHAPTER I - THOUGHTLESSNESSThe noblest tool of the Mason is his mind, but its value is measured by the use made of it. Thoughtful in all things, the aspiring candidate to divine wisdom attains reality in sincere desire, in meditation, and in silence. Let the keynote of the Craft, and of the Ritual, be

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.CHAPTER I - THE ETERNAL QUESTThe average Mason, as well as the modern student of Masonic ideals, little realizes the cosmic obligation he takes upon himself when he begins his search for the sacred truths of Nature as they are concealed in the ancient and modern rituals. He must not lightly regard his

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.You are the temple builders of the future. With your hands must be raised the domes and spires of a coming civilization. Upon the foundation you have laid, tomorrow shall build a far more noble edifice. Builders of the temple of character wherein should dwell an enlightened spirit; truers of the rock

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.PROLOGUE - IN THE FIELDS OF CHAOSThe first flush of awakening Life pierced the impenetrable expanse of Cosmic Night, turning the darkness of negation into the dim twilight of unfolding being. Silhouetted against the shadowy gateways of Eternity, the lonely figure of a mystic stranger stood upon the

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from the book "The Lost keys of Freemasonry or The Secret of Hiram Abiff" by Manly Palmer Hall.INTRODUCTIONFreemasonry, though not a religion, is essentially religious. Most of its legends and allegories are of a sacred nature; much of it is woven into the structure of Christianity. We have learned to consider our own religion as the only inspired one, and this probably accounts for much of the

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