Their number is the second of the masonic progression of 3, 5 and 7. Next, go through your cypher or code book carefully, and see how much you can read. I, name, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of almighty god and this worshipful lodge, erected to him and dedicated to the saints john, do hereby and hereon most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that i will always hele, ever conceal, and never reveal any of the secret arts, parts, or points of the hidden mysteries of. This publication, from the pantagraph printing and stationery company, lists all recognized masonic lodges around the world and should be used to check the. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. It may also challenge any mason to stay current with our workand be a better mentor, leader, and mason.
Books that can be utilized as references or research on masonic topics located in someone elses website. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. Then call or get together with a ritualist or a reliable past master, and talk through it, reading out of the book slowly. Freemason ring blue mason symbol free and accepted masons freemason jewelry by mason zone. Masonic rings for men blue lodge duotone gold icons silver color band. Secretary and other frequent user of the blue book familiarize himself with each of the general sections, and thus, a thorough knowledge of masonic jurisprudence in michigan can easily be obtained by continual and careful examination of the blue book itself. The local blue lodge is the place where you and your freemason neighbors begin your masonic careers. The master approaching me from the east a second time, who presented me with the lambskin or white leather apron, and informed me that it was an emblem of innocence and the badge of a mason. Coderitual books my freemasonry freemason information. It is a constant transformation through the use of masonic symbols, rituals, and teachings on a journey of return to the center of our being. The oath and obligation of a master mason religious.
This publication, from the pantagraph printing and stationery company, lists all recognized masonic lodges around the world and should be used to check the legitimacy of the lodge in which the visitor is a member. A blue lodge is a lodge of freemasons that confers the first three degrees. Proficiency in lodge management exam grand lodge of washington. Sanderson, in his examination of the masonic ritual, the actual translation of the hebrew w. As previously mentioned, most of what we know about early masonic ritual, prior to the 1740s, comes to us in the form of catechism. Masonic formation 7 the masonic secret 7 symbolism 8 expectationsby you, of the fraternity and vice versa 9 officers of a masonic blue lodge 10 becoming a mason duties and rights of entered apprentices 28 proficiency and advancement 29 mentorship 33 the california masonic code 33 masonic landmarks 34 history of freemasonry 34. For this purpose, a member of the committee should bring with him, in addition to a small bible, and a copy of the tilers oath, the lodge copy of the current list of lodgesmasonic. Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. Discussion in general freemasonry discussion started by blake bowden, jan 4, 2010. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in resolving the questions which continually arise, and as a monitor of the various ceremonies. Lodge state of california adopted july 2009, 2 the masonic ritual adopted by this mwphgl, 3 mackeys jurisprudence of freemasonry, and 4 macoys worshipful masters assistant. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice.
Duncans masonic ritual and monitor phoenixmasonry, inc. The oath and obligation of a master mason religious institution. This book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. Inside the front cover, it says to be returned to the lodge incase of loss or the death of the person it was loaned to. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. You can join other masonic organizations to earn further degrees. The biblical passages regarding the temple can be found in the first book of kings, chapters 5 to 8, and the first book of chronicles, beginning in the second chapter. Who is chairman of the board of trustees of the masonic home of florida. Over the course of successive publications, carliles com. As the worlds oldest and largest fraternal organization.
Most of these are conveniently found together in a single book early masonic catechisms emc originally collected by the masonic historians knoop, jones, and hamer in. In some jurisdictions there is the masonic code and in others its the constitution and bylaws. May 08, 2011 this book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. From learning the meaning of the masonic language, to being an officer in your lodge to the history or philosophy of our order, cornerstone has books designed to help you in your area of study and need. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. A poor blind candidate, who has long wandered in masonic darkness, and now desires to be brought from darkness to light, and receive a part of the rights, lights, and benefits of this worshipful lodge, erected to god and dedicated to the holy saints john, as many a brother and fellow has done who has gone this way before him. The master mason examinations are open book type exams designed to give any master mason the opportunity to increase his knowledge of some of the ancient tenets.
How well can you answer these entered apprentice lecture. Permitted with permission of the worshipful master c. Proficiency in lodge management exam grand lodge of. We are an online emasonry community featuring masonic education and one of the largest discussion forums for freemasons. This handbook is designed to introduce the new entered apprentice to the vast body of knowledge associated with freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. The fundamental philosophic secrets within masonry download book the meaning of masonry wilmshurst download book the pocket history of freemasonry download book the world of freemasonry download book chronological history of freemasonry dec 2017 download book the early masonic catechisms by ha. Ive been able to translate some of the book, it is very interesting, but it was accompanied by another book that says almost the same things, but not in code. Sep 19, 2011 all candidates for passing to the second degree must be able to show by their answers that they. Many have as mentioned a monitor, which is what your book appears to be. The illustrated book of an ancient brotherhood michael johnstone traces possible links in the beginning between freemasonry and the building of king solomons temple, with the great philosopher pythagoras, the collegia, with the. I furthermore promise and swear that i will not give the grand hailing sign of distress, except it be in cases of the most imminent danger, or suffering in the cause of innocence and virtue, orin a just and lawfully constituted lodge of master masons, or in a lodge for instruction, and when i see or hear it given, by a worthy brother in. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. Masonic formation 7 the masonic secret 7 symbolism 8 expectationsby you, of the fraternity and vice versa 9 officers of a masonic blue lodge 10 becoming a mason duties and rights of entered apprentices 28 proficiency and advancement 29 mentorship 33 the california masonic code 33.
All candidates for passing to the second degree must be able to show by their answers that they. Adams hospital service fund and emergency and nonresident relief funds. Without our beautiful ritual and the timehonored lessons it holds, our fraternity would be just another service club. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Some states have a cipher or cifer, which is a coded version of the entire work of the a three degrees. I found a book from a masonic lodge that is in code, page 1. Ritual is the glue that holds a lodge together and binds freemasons throughout the world. A blue lodge serves cocktails at a function to raise money for a.
At the point is a blue rosette, in the centre of which is a silver fivepointed star. The purpose of the proficiency in lodge management pilm exam is to encourage a study of the necessary details of the standard work tsw, washington masonic code wmc and lodge officers handbook loh. We carry books on masonic history, philosophy, ritual, lodge procedures and more. Entered apprentice degree entered apprentice degree. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons. Certain replies must be word perfect, as they refer to the ritual, and are used for proving a.
Click on located to the left of the book title you wish to read. On the flap is delineated an eye, and on the area selections from the masters carpet. While masonic lodges serve their communities, their most important. Many may remember my past work starting in the early 1990s and now i am going to once again try to spread masonic knowledge and general information on freemasonry and blue lodge information. Ritual and the masonic lodge ritual is the heart and soul of freemasonry.
That agreeable to an ancient masonic custom in all regular and well governed lodges,it was then neccessary that i should be reminded to deposit something of a metalic kind, not for its intrisic worth or value, but that it might be laid upon among the relics in the archives of the lodge, as a memorial that i was therein made a mason. If you know of others books out there, please email me so they can be added. The flashcards below were created by user patmos0729 on freezingblue flashcards. A blue lodge serves cocktails at a function to raise money for a worthy cause. That i might travel, work, and receive master wages, the better to enable me to support myself and family, and contribute to the relief of worthy. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Modern freemasonry was established in london in 1717, but the origins of freemasonry date back thousands of years to prebiblical times.
In addition to being a well known author of masonic works, he was the founder of the masonic study society, whose first president was the late sir richard vassar vassarsmith, 33 degree, and in whose ranks are to be found many eminent masonic writers. A basic masonic education course for entered apprentices. In addition to providing rules for the administration of the masonic home, the rules and regulations that govern the masonic home also establish directions for the management of the hal w. I shall omit the ceremonies incident to opening a lodge of fellow crafts, as they are very similar to those employed in opening the first degree, and will be explained hereafter more. However, our ritual is based upon masonic legends connected with both solomon and the temple at jerusalem, which has helped enrich the symbolism.
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