IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 1= 118 11-25 IIIIII.4 ill 1.6 V <^ /I ,\. ^';. KiotDgraphic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 tf Ln indiqu6 ci-dessous. 10X 14X 18X 22X 26X SOX i 12X 16X 20X 24X 29X 32X I a.Ba^^iiiiag .'Ms ^--" X jV;!!"" I. A ci tion oftt Hir Ab] Ah w A s PR •^-, ,^ •tmj^umtmf^ <, .r^ tp^'^r^y : ■f.'^,'^'. ■ . ■^, ■i'y-'-'-*:^-v-jt^'f!i!^'-^\,:, ■ '■ '" fv--'^ ''-'^i^'-'^ ktc..^ <^Xvr ''JACHIN AND BOAZ; «l OR, AN AUTHENTIC KEY TO TH£ DOOR. OF FREE-MASONRY, BOTH JNCIEUT AND MODERN. CALCULATED NOT ONLY FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF EVERY NEW-MADE MASON: BUT ALSO FOR THE INFORMAip TION OF ALL WHO INTEND TO BECOME * « . BRETHREN. CONTAINING—- their difcovery and punilhfnent ; the burial of Himm by king Self M«ff'»«rder; with the five points of ftllowlhip, &c. V. The ceremony of the inftalment of the Mafter of different Lodges, on St. John's day. De&ription of the RcgtSia, &c. VI. Ceremony obferved at tlw Fune< ral of a Mafon. VII. A fate and eafy method propof- cd, by which a man may gain ad- mittance into any Lodge, without pafling through the form required, and thereby Uv6 a guinea or two in his pocket. VIII. Toafts, Songs, ice. i I. A circumfiantial accoi^nt of all the proceedings in making a Mafon, with the feveral obligations of an Entered Apprentice, Fellow^Craft, and Matter ; the Prayers, and alfo the Sign, Grip and Pafs-Word of each degree. II. The manner of opening a Lodge, and fetting the Craft to work. III. The Entered Apprentice, Fellow- Craft, and Mailer's Lei*.'- '^^'' I. #:„ -t* •>►*• •< ■* .-.IB^i... .,■;'■ t^ (! !; x'Ji . <'.... "iT . ■ J ^■ c , - .■'. .*. - *» ^ To all Frce-Mafons. -J ■m- TlIE author of the foUc-x'in;; pn(;es, has the huir.ur of be'tiii; tutU vef{(^) Makings, the term iifef'. in tlif rircutar letters to the Mcpihtrs of ihf; .I..-idj;i-, acqiiaiiuin^ thtiu tliat new members z,xi to be udmitt.d the next I-o(i|j,c . .,,^,«-t'«»T«VH*-"''W'"'! !■, fj.iMft.'n^i'^t'h-'f-'^ -*lVinf^ *-■' \\ IV ■ — ■■ ■■ > erhood ivil! not condemn his ojlcioufitc/s in this rtfpeS, as it '!vi!l rath- tr Jlrenjflhen than hurt the intenjl of the fociety ; the fear of going through the ceremony^ -which hitherto hat been reprefntcd in fiich fright- ful fhapes, being the greatefl ohjlacle to itt future welfare and itureafe. The editor's ambition is to pleafe ; and thetuork is fubmitted to the only proper judi^u vi%. his brethren the Frer Masons } to whom he beifs leave to declare, that no private or public quarrel, the view ffgain, nor any other motive than public good, could ever have induced him to •write on this fubjra ; and he declares to the world, that the following is the whole of true Mason Rr in all its branches. i9-^9-^(»-^'»^ ADVERTISEMENT. SINCE the former edition of this pamphlet was put to Prefs, the euthor lay received from his publfhtr fcveral anonymous letters, con- taining thelowejl abufe and fcurrilous invedives ; nay,fome haye pro- ceeded fo far as to threaten his perfon. He requejls the favor of all enraged brethren, whojball chufe to difplay their talents for the future, that they will be fo kind as' to pay thepuflage of their letters, for there tan be no reafon why hejbouldput up with their ill treatment, and pay the piper in the bargain Surely there mufl be fomething in this ^ book very extraordinary, a fomething they cannot dijefl, thus to excite the -wrath and ire of thofe hot-brained Mafonic gentry ! But however un- nuilUng the editor may be to publijb all the Utters and mejfages he has received on this occafion, yet he cannot be fo deficient in returning the compliment as to conceal one, which nntwithflanding the threaieningt contained in it, appeared to be wrote with very little meaning f and he has (fans ceremonie) ventured to pubijb it verbatim. For R. S. at Mr. Wm. Nicholls at the Paper Mill St. Paul Church Tard London. *' R-S. . , . « Try thee prove thee I (hall find the a Scandalous Stjnking powcatt. thou pretend's to have diftated the truth of Mafonry to the world, And as impofed a Lye on the Public Not in one Part But in all Parts thou Mentions, I (hall meet the in a few Days and will give thee Satisfadion Such a Pike thank Scandalous Villiaii Deferves." DESCRIPTION OF the REGALIA and EMBLE- MATICAL FIGURES, used in MASONRY, REPRESENTED IN THE FRONTISPIECE. /• ,. ry-»HE two Pillars called Jachin and BoAt, the firftfignify- X ing Strength, the fecond, to ejlabll/b in the Lord. 2. The holy bible, opened, as an emblem that it fliould be the Rule of our Faith. 3. The compafs ^nd fquarc, to fquare our aaions, and keep them within bounds, the matter's emblem or jewel, which it fufpended with a ribbond round the neck, and always worn when the Lodge is opened, and on public days of meetings, funerals, &c. 4. The level, the fenior warden's emblem, or jewel. 5. The twenty-four inch gnage, to meafure mafon's work. 6. The key, the Treafurer's emblem. 7. The fword, prefented to the naked left breaft of the Apprentice. 8. The cable, or rope, put round the neck of every new-made Ma- fon at the time of making. 5. The trowel, an inilrumcnt of great ufe among Mafons. 10. The gavel, or fetting maul, ufcd in building Solomon's temple, the firft grand work of Mafonry. The plumb-level, compafs, and plumb-rule, the junior war- den's emblem. The fmall hammer, to knock of fuperfluous pieces. The crofs pens, the fecretary's emblem., A coffin, with the Csjiure of the maimed body of Hiram (the firft grand m '. r") painted on it. He was murdered by three Fellow-Craf's, for refufmg to reveal the fecret. The hand plummet, for taking perpendiculars. The fun rifing m the eaft, emblematical of the mafter Mafon, ftanding in the eaft, and fetting the men to work. The feven ftars, an aftronomical emblem, frequently engraved on the medals worn by Mafons. The moon that rules the night. The candlefticks, placed in a triangular form. The columns, ufed by the fenior and junior wardens in the lodge. Two black rods, carried by the fenicr and junior deacons. 32. The three fteps and pavement. 23. Entrance, or porch to Solomon's temple. 24. The terreftial and celeftial globes, reprefenting the works of creation. 2 J. A machine ufed by Mafons for forming triangles. 26. The large rule for mcafuring the work. II. 12. 14. 15- t6. 17- 18. 19. 20. 21. r, 27. The tlirco ftip ladder ufcd in Malonry. 2^. Hiram's tciit. 29. TJie white apron and gloves, emblems of innocence. 30. Eye of Providence, tlic great fiipi rintciidant of ;dl the work-, of the imiverfe, and Mufonry reprefciited as under its im. mediate inHiience. The Frontifpitce h a medallion, in imitation ..fthofe medals, or plates, that are common among the brotherhood. Thefe med .Is arc ufually of Idvcr, and fome liave them hijrhiy linilhed and orna- mented, lo as to be worth ten or twenty guineas. They are fnf. pended round the neclc with ribbons of vari.)ua colours, and worn on their public days of meeting, at funeral proeenion:;, £.c. in hon- cur of the craft. On the reverfe of thefe med.di* it is ufual to put the owners' coat of arms, or cypher, or any other device that the owner fancies, and fome even add to the emblems other fancy tlungs that bear fome analogy to Miifoiny. Tlie eaiullellieks, c■- Upon tins It i« (Icbatec! wlicthrf or not he fliall be admitted j aiul It bcin^ carried in tlic affirmative, the next (Up is to go with the propolcr the eiifiiiiiff lodge night. The evening being come when a Lodge is to be held, which generally begins about feven in the winter, and nine in the fummer, as previoiu notices arc fent to the members for this purpofe ^ the Mafon.H are pvnidual to time, and it frequently happcnH, that in halt an hour, the whole Lodge, to the number of fifty or fixty, are afltmblcd. The malkr, the two affidants, fecrctary, and treafurer, begin with putting over/hcir necks a blue ribbon of a triangular (Iiape ; to the Mailer's ribbon hangs a rule and a compafs, which is in fome Lodges made of gold, though in others only gilt : Tiie affillants, fenior wardens, and the other officers carry tlie compafs alone. The candles are placed upon the table in the form of a triangle; and in the beft Lodges the candlcllicks are finely carved with emblematical figures. Every brol. r has an apron made of white fldii, and the firings are alfo of (kin ; though fome of them chufe to ornament them with ribbons of various colours. On the grand days, fuch as quarterly communications, or general meetings, the grand officers* aprons are finely decorated, and they carry the rule and compafs, the emblems of the order. When they (it down to the table, the Mafter's place is jon the end flde, the bible being opened before him, with the compafs laid thereon, and the points of them covered with lignum vitx or box fquarc ; and the fenior and junior wardens oppofitc to liim on the weft and fi)uth. On the table is likewife placed wine, punch, ,%c, to regale the brethren, who take their places according to their feniority. Being thus feated, after a few minutes the Mafter proceeds to ('') 0/>en the Lodge in the following manner. ■ t<< r»C».» T Mi MANNER OF OPENING A LODGE, AND SEATING THE MEN TO WORK. Majler to the T> ROTHER, what is the chief care of a Mafon > Junior Deacon. Xj ^"A To fee that the Lodge is tyled. Maf. Pray do your duty. \The junior deacon knocks at the door three times ; and the ("=) tylcr on the other fide anfwers by three knocks : on which the junior deacon fayt to the Mitfler,'] Jun. Deacon. Right Worfhipful, the Lodge is tyled. (<•) To Open a Lodge, in Mafonry, {"gnifics that it is allowed to fpcak freely among one another of the myftcries of the order. (*) A centinel placed at the lodge-door, to give the fign when any one begi admittance, that the wardens may come out and examine him j he it a meni' ucr, and ka» a Iklary for hit attendance. - > fRV ^ m"- w.'* .'3i.r5T9»*»*-<'T"'? ..-*t*>^*.-»»"«e'~^i'~*x«-5>ii«''frr»'. - - 1!-! •t-s.')F?t»y faying,'] Mif. This Lodge is open, in the name of holy St. John, forbid* ding; all curfmg, fwearing, or wliifpering, and all profane difeourfc whatever, under no lefs penalty than what the majority Ihall thii.k proper. The Mailer gives three knocks upon the table with a wooden hammer, and puts on his hat, the brethren being uncovered : he then afiis if the gentleman propofed laltlodge-night is ready to be made ? And on being aufwered in the affirmative, he orders the wardens to go out and prepare the perfon, who is generally ■waiting in a room at fome diilance from the Lodge rocni by him- felf, being left there by his friend who propofed him, he is con- dufted into another room, which is totally dark ; and then aflad whether he is confcious of having the vocation ncctffaiy to be received : on suifwering yes, he is aflced his name, firname and • II profcflion. When lie has anfwered thefe quedions, whatever he has about him made of metal is taken away, aj buckles, button;;, lings, &c. and even the money in his pockcl.(') Then they un- cover his right knee, and puthis kft foot with his flme on into a flipper : C) hoodwink him witii an handkerehief, and leave \\\p\ to his refiedions for about half an hour. The chamber is alfo guard- ei witliin and without by fome of the brethren, who have drawn fwords in their hands. The perfon who propofed ihe candidate ftays in the room with liim ; but they are not permitted to convtrfe together. During this fijence, and while the candidate is preparing, the brethren in the Lodge are putting every thing in order for his reception there ; fuch as drawing tlie annexed figure on the floor at the upper part of the room ; which is generally doiie with chalk and charcoal intermixed ; lliough fome Lodges ufe tape and little nails to form it, which prevents any mark or llain on the floor. It is drawn eaft and well. The mailer ftands in the call, with the fquare hanging at his hreaft, the holy bible lopencd at the gofpel of Si. John, and three lighted tapers are placed in thj form of a triangle in the midil of the drawing on the floor. The propofcr then goes and knocks three times at the door of the apartment, in whicii the ceremony is to be preformed. The mailer anfwers within, by tliree itrokes w.th the hammer, and tiie junior wardi-n aflcs, who comes there ? The candidate anfwers (after another prompts him) " One who begs to receive part of the benefit of this right worlhipful Lodge, dedicated to St. jfohn,-di many brothers and fellows has done before me." The doors arc then opened, and the Senior and Junior Wardens, or their afTiilants, receive him, one on the right, and the othir on the left, and condud him blindfolded three times (") round the drawing on the floor, and bring him up to the foot of it, with his face to the Maf- ter, (') the bretliren ranging themfelves on each lide, and making a confufed noife, by ilrikiag on the attributes of the order, whicK they carry in their hands. {^') (f ) In fome Lodges they af; fo partiaibr thit the candicUte's clothes are taken off, if thvio W. l.ici: on them. (S) This is not pr.idifcd in every l.oJge ; fome only fading the heel o f the (hoc down. (ii) III fome Lodj:;os the Cindidates arc led nine times round ; but as tin* U very tirffonie to the perfon who is to undergo the operation, his patience being pretty well tired by being blinded fo long beforehand, it is very juftly omitted. _ 1 • u • I, u (i) M.iny I.odgcs throw fine powder, or rozin on the floor, which with the illiiniiiiation of tlie room, has a prtfty effect. ('') This c-jftom is not oblervLd in all Lodges. , . •W* --mi -iMtummeLd -^ ■ A i fi fllifi rfl i a i ^""-'-- ^* J^ 12 PLAN OF THE DRAWING on the FLOOR, at THE MAKING OF A MASON. * * * * * * * * * » EAST. A O OB Q IljASTER. O 4f Third degree, or Mafter's Step, Kneel wit h both Knees. Second degree, or fellow-craft's Step, Kneel with the Right Knee. * « * * * * « * CO *o * • * * * * * # . ________^ . * C' i'ir'^ degree, or entered Apprentice's Step, ^ m Kneel with the Left Knee. *&QnQOQQC2f;sc-nn5....ri....iy....,< • C -D WEST. f € * * * « * * * * * * * EXPLANATION. A. Senior Deacon with a black rod. B. Paft-Mafter, with the Sun and Compafles, and a firing of cords. C. Senior Warden, with the Level, and a column in his hand. D. Junior Deacon, with a black Rod. E. Junior Warden with a Column in his hand. » T". The Secretary with Crofs Pens. ' , ,■ . G. H. I. Candles. | ' ' * Mafons Handing round at the ceremony. A -» »*V}v'Mi>^aftkM..«K.^ .^ilAa^-it.-AiMJ^.^ •^'j^i jijjy i j' y f»»^'*M»«,«**~^r»w. i^n^ - ''»i««|"jM AT * • * * * * « * * f * * * * When this part of the ceremony is ended, the Mailer, who ftands at the upper end, facing the foot or ftepa of the drawing on the floor, behind a low arm chair, a/ks the following q'lcilion, Whether you have a ddire to become a Mafon \ and if it is of your own free will and choice ; Upon whicl\ the candidate anfweri Yes, " Let him fee the liglit," fays the Mailer : They ti.en take the handkerchief from his eyes, and whilll they are fo doing, the brethren form a circle round him, with their fwords drawn in their hands, the points of which are prefcnted to his breaft. The orna- ments borne by theofficL-is,the glittering of the fwords, and fantas- ' tic appearance of the brethren in white aprons, creates great fur- prife, efpecially to" a perfon, who for above an hour has been fa- tigued with the bandage over his eyes ; and his uncertainty con- cerning what is further to be done for his reception, muft no doubt throw his mind into great perplexity.(') The candidate is then direfted to advance three times to a ftoo! at the foot of the arm chair ; he is taught to .lep in a proper manner by one of the aflilbuts. Upon tl. e ftool are placed the rule and compafs ; and one of the bretlircn fays to the candidate to this efleft : " You are now entering into a refpeftable fociety, which is more ferious and important than you imagine. It admit* of nothing contrary to law, religion or morality ; nor does it al- low any thing inconfillent witlilhe allegiance due to his Majefty j the Worfliipful Grand Mailer will inform you of the ieft.('") As foon as the fpeaker has ended his fpeech, he is defired to put his right knee upon the llool, which is bare, a3menMonedabove,(") and his left foot is put into a flipper, with the fhoe on, or a ftioe . Hipped at the heel, to rcprefent a ilipper. The candidate being in this pofture, the Worfhipful Grand Maf- ter addrcfles him to the following effeft : " Do you promife nev- " er to tell, write or difclofe, in any manner whatever, the fecrets of " Free Mafonry, and Free Mafons, except to a brother at the *' Lodge, and in the prefence of the Worfliipful Grand Matter?" On which the perfon fays, «* I do." His waillcoat is then unbut- toned,('') and the point of a pair of compa{res(P) placed upon his naked left breaft, and he himfelf holds it with his left hand, his (1) The ancient Mafons made ufc of a prayer inferted in the Ayprcnticc'f lecture ; but the moderns leave it out when tiioy make a brother. ("') It is hsre to be underftood, that in different 1-odpes this ipeeth varies ; as alio do the forms of makinj.^ in fome rcfpecls, which may be fcen in the entered apprentice's Icdure, where the only proper and aucicot method ia •Iciirly pointed out. (") The ancient cuftom was this : The candidate, thoujth kneeling on hi» right knee, fhould have his left foot in the air ; but this pofition being fa- tiguing, it is omitted in moft Lodges. (") This is done left a woman ftiould offer hcrfelf. If we believe the Irifli, thtrc is a lady at this time in Ireland, who has gone through the whole cere- mony, and is as good a Malonasany of them. (P) The antients ufed a Iword or fpear inftcad of a compaf*. .,siU..-ifc»— ^k^%"**'*'**^ ' :^^.AA-d^s^ t^^i^> -<-M-Si Mmm ■ m l 'B ii .m i m. "'i-^-'*.- right hand being laid upon the gorpcl opened at St. John, when the following oath is adminiftcrcd to him, he repealing it after the Mailer: ■ - • niE OATH. «« I. A. B. of my own free will and accord, and in the prtf- ence of Almighty God(i) and this Right Worniipful Lodge, ded- icated to St. John, do hereby and herein moll folemnly and iin- cerely fwear, that I will always hale, conceal, and never reveal any of the fecrets or myfteries of Free Mafonry, that fhall be delivered to me now, or at any time hereafter, except it be to a true and law- ful brother, or in a juft and lawful Lodge of brothers and fellows, him or them whom I (hall find to be fuch, after jull trial and due examination. I furthermore do fwear, that I will not write it, •print it, cut it, paint it. Hint it, mark it, ftain or engrave it, or caufe it foto be done, upon anything moveable or immoveable, un- der the canopy of heaven, whereby it may become legible or intel- ligible, or thc'lcail appearance of the chaiadter of a letter, whereby the fecret art may be unlawfully obtained. All this I fwear with a ftrong and Heady refolution to perform the fame, without any hef- nation, mental refcr%ation, or felf-evafion of mind in me whatfoever ; under no lefs penalty than to have my throat cut acrofs, my tongue torn out by the root, and that it be buried in the fands of the fea, at low water mark, a cable's length from the (hore, where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty four hours. So help me God, and keep mc Iledfaft in this my entered apprentice's obligation." IHe iifes the Bod. The new made member is then taught the hgn, grip, and pafs- word of the entered apprentice, which will be feen more clearly, ui the following lefture belonging to that part of Mafonry. He is alfo learnt the ilep, or how to advance to the Mafter upon the drawing on the floor, which in fome Lodgci rcfembles the grand building, termed a Mofaic Palace, and is deferibed with the iitmofl: exaantfs. They alfo draw other figures, one of which u called the laced tuft, and the other, the throne beiet wit'i ilars.— There is alfo reprefented a perpendicular line in the form of a mafon's inflrument, commonly called the plumb line ; and another figure which reprefeuts the tomb of 7/;ram, the firll Grand Mailer, who has been dead almoll three thoufand years. Thefe are all explained to him in the mod accurate manner, and the ornament* or emblems of the order arc deferibed with great facihty. The ceremony being now ended, the new-made member is obliged to (1) The form of the oath differs hi many lMf,C3, thiuprh this is the ftria- ell in ufe ; and in fome focictic:s, iiiftcad of iaym-, '> In the P""^"'^"" °' r. Blighty God," it runs thus," I pruiuife b Joro the great Aichit-iA of the L'ni- vexfe, ' &t, i . .' .. .- ■ ---■ V.'" " 1 r:flfl^^„T^>'r'fFy^.-msfi*K,-**i'''*'V'i1^f tuke a mop out of a pnil of water brought for that purpofe, and nib out the Jrawinj^ on the floor, if it is done with chalk and charcoal. Then he is comUiaed back, and every thing he wa» divefted of is rcilored, and he takes his feat on the right hand of the Mailer, He alio receives an apron, which he puts on, and the lift of the lodges is likewife given him. The brethren now congratulate the new-mpde member, and all return to the table to regale themielves ; when the mafter pro- pofes a health to the young brother, which is drank with the greateil api>laufe by the whole body, the new mafon fitting all the while. After whic^i he, inftructed by a brother, takes a bumper, and drinks, " To the Worlhipful Grand Mafter, the Senior and «« Junior Wardens, the reft of the otficerc, and members of the «« Lodge, wifliing them fucccfs in all their public and private un- " dcrtakings. to Mafoni7 in general, and that Lodge in particu- " lar, craving their alTiftance." To which they anfwer, "they will « affift him." And after he has drank, he throws his glafs from him and brings it back three limes, and then fets it down on the table, the reft doing the fame in exatl order. This they call firing : Then they clap tlicir hands nine times divided into three, and ftop between each, keeping true time. The reader having been ltd thus far, it is high time to introduce the apprentice's kfture, which is intended, not only to amufe, but likewife to inftruft him in the part he is entered into. The readincfs of many of the brethen in anfwering the queftions, adds a luftre to the order, the members vieing with each other who fliall moft contribute to the tdiilcalion of thtir new brother. THE ENTERED APPRENTICE'S LECTURE. {') Maf. T> ROTHER, is there any thing between you and me * Jj ylnj. There is, Right Worlhipful. . . Maf. What is it, Brother, pray ? /Inf. A Secret. ^ * Mif. What is that fccret, Brother ? * ^, jinf. Mafon ly. Mnf. Then 1 prefnino you are a Mafon ? /Ivf I am fo taken and acct pttd among Brothers and Fellows. Maf. Pray what fort ot a man ought a Mafon to be ? /inf. A man that is born of a free woman. Maf. Where was you fnft prepared to be made a Mafon ? /Inf. In my heart. Mif. Where was you next prepared ? Anf. In a room adjoining to the Lodge. ,1^ Maf. How was you prepared, Brother ? C) The reader U defired to obferve, that here 1 girethe 7;W^^, "' iC Anf. I was neither naked nor clotheJ, barefoot nor (liod ; de- prived of all metal ; hood-winked, with a cable-tow about my utck, when I was led to the doOr of the Lodge, in a haUing moving polhire, by the hand of a friend, whom I afterwards found to be a brother. , ,• , j > Maf. How do you know it to be a door, you benig bhnded i ytnf. By finding a ftoppage, and afterwards an entrance or ad- mittance. Mdf. How got you admittance ? /liif. By three knocks. Mnf. What was faid to you within ? ^ /Inf. Who comes there i Maf. Your anfwer, Brother ? f , * e t Anf. One who begs to have and receive part of the benefit ot this Right Worftiipful Lodge, dedicated to St. John, as many Brothers and Fellows have done before me. HLf. How do you expcft to obtain it ? Anf. By being free born and well reported. Mif. What was faid to you then ? Anf. Enter. Mif. How did you enter, and upon what ? Aif. Upon the point of a fword or fpear, or fome warlike in« ftrument, prefented to my naked left breaft. Mif. What was faid to you then ? Anf. I was aflccd if I felt any thing. Mif. What was your anfwer ? Anf. I did, but could fee nothing. M>f. You have told me how you was received ; pray who re- ceived you ? Anf. The Junior Warden. Maf How did he difpofe of you. , , i Anf. He delivered me to tlie Matter, who ordered me to kneel down and receive the benefit of a prayer. / BRETHREN LET US PRAY. ./ OLORD GOD, thou great and univerfal Mafon of the World, and firft builder of Man, as it were a Temple ; be with us, O Lord, as thou haft promiftd, when two or three gather- cth together in thy name, thou wilt be in the midft of them : ^e with us, O Lord, and blefs all our undertakings, and grant that this our friend may become a faithful Brother. Let Grace and Peace be multiplied unto him, through the knowledge of our Lord Jelu* Chrift ; and grant, O Lord, as he putteth forth his hand to thy holy word, that he may alfo put forth his hand to fer\-e a brother, but not to hurt himfelf or his family ; that thereby may be given to us great and precioui promifes, that by this we may be partaK- x^iti 'y tl m of tliy divine nature, having efcaped the corruption that is in the world trough luft. , ... »• i O Lord God, add to our Faith, Virtue, and to Virtue, Knowl- edge, and to Knowledge, Temperance, and to Temperance, Pru- dence, and to Prudence, Patience, and to Patience, Godlinefs, and to Godlinefs, Brotherly Love, and to Brotherly Love, Charity I and grant, O Lord, that Mafonry may be blcft throughout the world, and thy peace be upon us O Lord ; and grant that wc may be all united as one, through our Lord Jefus Chrift, wholivethaiid reigneth for ever, AMEN. M,i/. After this prayer, what was faid to you ? ^n/. I was afli.,a- nni i!i m'mi iii u < . ' m i » ii I . n. iiiii i w i l llH)|. W >i!»ii' l i ■ 1 — ^ i t l BOwiiU P W * if (Here the Oath is repeated, as mentioned before. Afterrept.it. ing this obligation, they drink a toaft to the heart that con- ceah, and to llie tongue that never rcvtah. The Mafter in the chair gives it, and they all fay ditto, and draw the glaffa acrofi their throat?, as aforcfaid.) JMaf. Now, Brother, after you rcccitcd the obligation, what was faid to you ? - , r . , Anf. I was aflced what I moll defired r Maf, What was your anfwer ? Anf. To be brought to light. Maf. Who brought you to light ? Anf. The Mafter and the reft of the Brethren. Maf. When yo\i was thus brought to light, what were the firft things you faw ? Anf The Bible, Square, and Compafs. Maf What was it they told you they fignificd ? Anf. Three great lights in Mafonry. Maf Explain them, Brother. Anf. The Bible to rule and govern our faith ; the Square t<» fquare our anions ; the CompaU to keep within bounds witli all • men, particularly with a Brother. Maf What were the next things that were (hewn to you ? Anf Three Candlcfticks, which I was told were three lefTer lights in Mafonr/. Maf. What do they reprefent ? Anf The Sun, Moon, and Mafter-Mafon. Maf Why fo, Brother ? Anf There is tlie Sun to rule the day, the Moon to rule the night, and the Mafter-Mafon his Lodge, or at haft ought foto do. ' * Maf. What was then done to you \ Anf The Mafter took me by the right-hand, and gave me the grip and \*'ord of an entered Apprentice, and faid, rife, my Brother JACHIN. , , . , .- (Sometimes they fliew you the fign before the gripe and word « given, which is JACHIN ; it is the entered apprentice's word, and the grip thereto belonging is to pinch with your right thumb-nail upon the firft joint ot your Brother's right-hand.) Maf Have you got this grip and word. Brother ? Anf I have. Right Worftiipful. Maf Give it to your Brotlicr. (Then he takes his next Brother by the right-hand, and gives h«8 the grip and woi-d, as before defcribcd.) The \fi Brother gives him the grip. ', » / The zA Brother fays, What's this ? \fi Bro. Tlie grip of an entered Apprentice. zd Bro. Has it got a name ? • • ift Bro. It has. .„ , , 5C«/ 5rff, Will you give it rac ? % >■ me .^^.--^^.fciib--. - : ^s«^i' «9 \Jl Rro. V\\ letter it with you.'or'lalve it. id Bro. I'll halve it with you. ijl Bro. Begin. , td Bro. No, you bcj,in firR «/ ^ %fl Bro. I A- «^ , 2rfZ?/y>. CHIN. ,/? /y,o. JACHIN. . , , „ ^ 2^ Dro. It i^ right, Worftiipful Mnfter. iJ/^^. What was the next thing that was Ihewn to you. /Inf. The guard or fifjn of an entered Apprentice. f ) * Mof. Have you got the guard or fig-i of an entered App«nt^e^ {^He draws hh rtghl-hand acro/s h,t throat (at <^orefatd) tojbtm the Majfer that he has.'] Maf. After this what was faidto you ? >^«/: I was ordered to be taken back, and invcftcd with what I had been divefted of ; and to be brought back again to return thanks, and to receive the benefit of ale^ure, if tune «'0"Wjerm.t. Maf. After what you had been divefted of was reftored, what was next done to you ? . « r l t j»- ;« /Inf. I was brought to the north-weft corner of the Lodge, m order to return thanku. Maf. lluw did you return thanks ? , , , . , -.u Anf. I ftood in the north-weft comer of the Lodge, and, with the inftruftion of a Brother, I faid, M"<\"' Senior and Junior Wardens, Senior and Junior Deacons and the reft of the Breth- ren of this Lodge, I return you thanks for the honour you have done me in making me a Mafon. and aduiitung me a member of this worthy Society. Maf. What was then faid to you f Anf. The mafter called me up to the north-eaft corner oi the Lodge, at his right-hand. Maf. Did he prefent you with any thing ? Anf. Heprefcnted mc with au upron, which he put on me. We told me it was a badge of innocence, more ancient than the Ookl. tn Fleece or the Roman Eagle ; more honorable than the Star and Garter, or any other order under the fun, that could be coiw - ferrcd upon me at that time, or any time hereafter. Maf. What were the next things that were flvewn to you ? Anf. I was fct down by the Mafter-s right-hand, whp ttiewed me the working tools of an entered Apprentice. Maf. What were they ? . * Anf. The 24 inch gauge, the fquarc, and common gatel or let- ting maul. (s^ T'nc KuarJ or furn. as thsy call it, hby drawing your right-hand acrof, .oir throaf edg.wuys'^; Ivhich is to remind you of the pcn.ky "/ y-' /J >S- 'uon. that you would fooncr h»ye your throat cut acrof* than dtfcovtr th. Ir. cixts of Mifonry. I (>i|(|WX w um mmm xo .* I .ilk^ 0- Maf. What are their ufe» ? Aiif. The fquare to fquaie my work, the 24 inch gauge to mea- furc my work, the common gavd to knock olF uU fupcrfluous mat. ter, whertby the fquare may lit cafy and jull. Maf. Brother, as we are not all working Mafons, we Rpi)ly them to our morals, which wc call fpiiituali/ing : Ex()lain thtm. Anf. The 24 inch gauge reprefents the 24 hours ot the day. Maf. How do you fpcnd them, liroti\cr i Anf. Six hours to work in, fix hours to fcrve God, and lix to fervc a friend or a brother, as far as it lies in ray power, without being detrimental to myfelf or family. 1 come now to the entered Apprentice's Reafons ; but as the ceremony.of drinking healths among the M:ifons takes up much of their time, we mull Uop a little, in order to introduce fome ol them. The firft is, " To the heart that conceals, and the tongue that nev. er reveals ;" Then "The King and Royal Family •," and," lo all Brethren wherefoever difperfed." (') The pleafures they enjoy, the purity of their fentiments, and the uniformity that always reigns in their afTemblies, ia far from being tircfome or infipid. I next proceed to the > - ENTERED APPRENTICE'S REASONS. (") Maf. XT THY was you neither naked nor clothed, barefoot nor W (hod, with a cable-tow (or halter) about your neck ? Jn/: If I had recanted and run out into the ttreet, the people would have faid I was mad ; but if a Brother had feen me, he would have brought me back, and feen me done juftice by. Ma/. Why was you hood-winked ? Mf. That my heart may conceal before my eyes did difcover. Ma/. The fecond reafon. Brother ? ytt,/. As I was in darknefs at that time, I (hould keep all the world in darknefs. Ma/. Why was you deprived of all Metals ? . t, M/. That I fliould bring nothing offenfive or dcfenfive into the JtfOdge. Maf. Give me the fecond reafon, Brother ? _ ^n/. As I was poor and pennylefs when I was made a Mafon, it informed me that I (hould aflift all poor and pennylefs brethren as far as lies in my power. « Ma/. Brother, yoa told me you gave three diftinft knocks at the door t Pray what do they (ignify ? jIn/. A certain text in Scripture. 1 " ' («) Thefe toatt* or healths are all drank with three times thre:, wlilch i» performed in a moft regular manner, and an huzza at the end of each, at b** fore defcribed. (") Thi« in fa& ia only a continuation of the I.et^ure. \, tl Mj/. VVl.iit U the text ? n n r 4 . //«/; •' A Ik, :ind you Hull liavc ; frck, nnd you fliun Hnd 5 knock, and it Ihall be opnicd unto y»"'" A/w/: Howdoyouiipply thi*i.xtiuMaloi.ry ? V: 1 lougl.t i. .ny n..ud , I MUcd ol n,y tr.cnd , I knocked, and the door of Mafonry became open unto nic. _ Maf. Why had you a Iword, Ip .u', or lo.nc other warhko in- ttru.nJnt prclnUcd to your ualud hit brt all particularly ? .in/. Becaulc ih. left bre al i. the- nearell the heart, tha, .t .n,«ht be the more a prick to my confaence, a» it pricked my flelh at that time. . j l t j > Mtif. Why was you h d three tune* round the Lortge i ytnf. Tliut all the brethren mij,'ht fee I was duly prepared. Maf. When you wa» made an apprentice, why was your W. ''"!5»»/:' BcSe the left knee is the weakcft part of my body, and an entered Apprentice is the weakeft part of Mafonry. into wh.cii dcirrce I was then entering. , , • 1, u ..n, { Here 'the brethren refume their glaffes, and dnnk a heath, fometimes to the Grand Mailer, at other times to the War- dens, or other officers, and then proceed.) i..*^>«.V'i THE FORM OF A LODGE. Maf. T> ROTHER, pray what makes a Lodge ? 13 ^"/. R'K^t Worlhipful, a ccrtaui number of Malon* met togetlier to work. r i > Maf. iVay what number makes a Lodge i Anf. Tliree, five, feven, or eleven. Maf. Why do three make a Lodge, Brother ? . Anf. Beca.ife there were three Grand Mafons in the budding of the world, and alfo that noble piece of architcaurc, man ; whic.1 are fo complete in proportion, that the ancients bejrau llieir ar- chitefture by the fame rules. Mof The fecond reafon. Brother ? ,,.,,. Anf. There were three Grand Mafons at the budding mo/i's Temple. Maf Why do five make a Lodge f Atif Becaufe every man is endowed with five fenles. Maf What arc' the five fenfes ? Anf. Hearii>g, feeing, fmelling, tailing, and feeling. Maf What ufe arc thofe five fenfes to you m Malonry ? Anf Three are of great ufe to me TOt. hearing, feemg,andted. Maf Of what ufe are they, Brother ? r . e Anf Hearing is to hear the word ; feeing is to fee the lign ; of 5o/(J« ■* jS- ^^M-'i- <>■ i]« iliri II « •a ftrlitifj i«lo Tel tlif ijiii', tlial I rr.ay know a Broi!ifia« well »n ll.t duik nfiiii thi' lij^ht. Maf. Wliy (hoiihl frven make a Lodj»c ? y//.;/; Ikiaufc thire arc fcvcii liberal fcicnccJ. n Maf. Will you name thrm, Dnjt''tr ? A.if. (Jrainmar, Rhctoiic, Lop fii', and Allronomy. Miif. Brother, what do ' ! ofi i ici A. ithmctif , Gcomtlry, Mti- yoii Anf. Grammar tcachf. mc the art of writing and fpeaking th*! language taught me, nccoi'ling lo the firlt, fccond, and third con- cord. Maf. What dni'i r.'.otoric teach you ? Anf. 'I'iie ait o. i peaking upun any topii? whatfoever. Maf. V'hat dolli I.ogic WiKi you ? Anf. The art of reafonmj; well, whereby you may find out truth from falfhood. Maf. What doth Aritlnnclic leach you ? Anf. The ufe of numbers. , Maf. What doth Geometry teach you ? Anf. The art of meafuring, whereby tlic Egyptians found out their own land, or the fame quantity which tiny had before tlic overflowing of the river Nile, that frequently ufed to water their country j atwhiclitimc they fled to the mountains till it went off again, and thij made them have continual quarrels about their landft. Maf. What doth Mufic teach you, Brother ? Anf. The virtue of founds. Maf. What doth Aftroiiomy teach you ? \ Anf. The knowledge of tlie heavenly bodies. Maf. Why ftiould eleven make a lodge, Brother ? Anf. There were eleven Patriarchs when Jofph \.'»\J fold iiit« Egypt, and fuppofed to be lofl. Maf. The fccond reafon, Brother ? Anf. There were but eleven Apofllcs when '^udus betrayed Chrift. Maf. What form is your Lodge ? P ,f. An oblong fipiare, M,->f. How '■ ^kother t ' .;. From «. >ii to weft. Maf. How wide. Brother ? Anf. Between north and fouth. Maf. How high, Brother ? Anf. From the earth to the heavens. Maf. How deep. Brother ? Anf. From the furface of the earth to the centre. Maf. Why is your Lodge faid to be from the furface to tlv« centre of the earth ? Anf. Beca'.'.fe that Mafonry i? univerfal. weW in tilt elry, M«. aking th'; ihird con- find out found out. )eforc tlic i-i\tcr their it went off 30Ut their fuld iiita f betrayed hct totU Mitl'. Why is yauf Lo«agt fitusted caft MftVCt f ,\iif. Bccaufc all cliurckfft er chapehaic, or ougJil to bt to. Maf. Why fo, 15. other ? . . . . « , Anf. Dccauf* the gofpd was firft preached IP the eaft, in', * tended itfdt to the wdt Maf. What fupportr, your Lodi, e > Anf. I'hrcc grc.it pdlaia. Maf. What are their names. ' Anf. Wifdom, Stren^nh, ,„,d Beauty. Maf. Who doth the pillar of Wudotn reprefcnt ? Anf. The Maacrin th<; ^A. Maf. Who doth the pill.ir of Strength reprcfeul i Anf. The Senior Warden in the well. Maf. Who doth the pillar of Beauty repfcfent ? Anf. The Junior Warcleu n the .Couth. Maf. Why fliouldthe M.if*" leprefcnt the pdlar of WifdoHl ■■ Anf. Becaufe he gives infti ckion to the crafts to carry on thefr work in a proper manner, wit: i^ood harmony. Maf. Why (hovddihc Scnic. Warden reprcfent the piilar o' Strength ? . , 1 f. ■ Tir > - '^' • • -• <• '^-■' ■' day, fo the Senior Warden trlings their wages, which is thi' t le pillar ot of Anf. As the fun fets to finil ftands in the well to pay the 1. llrtngth and fupport ofall bufuK ^. Maf. Why (hould the Junior W.vden reprcfeul Anf. Becaufe he ftands in the fotith at high twel ■ at noon, which it the beauty of the day, to .dl the men off from work to rcfrellinKnt.andto fee that they t nc on agani indue tiim, that !!-.o Mailer may haveplcafure and p fit th.-rtin. . . ., , M.if. Why is it faid that your Lodge is fupported by thofc three" irrcat pillars, Wifdom, Strength, and Beauty ? Anf. Becaufe Wifdom, lilrength nd Beauty is the finimer ill works, and nothing can be carried on without them. Maf. Why fo, Brother ? . ^ , r . Anf. Becaufe there is Wifdum to ontnvc, Strength tofupport »nd Beauty to adorn. Maf. Had you any covering to your Lodge f Anf. Yes, a clouded canopy, of div rs colours. Maf. How blows a Mafon'a wind, ii other i Anf. Due call and well. Maf. What is it o'clock, Brother ? Anf. High twelve. , r i » Maf. Call the men off from work to refrelliment, and lee that they come on again in due lime. , « , . . /, /■ (The entered yipbrevtice's LuHure be:n^^ fnjhed, tt ,: cvjlcmary for the Mailer to call upon one of the hettrcn, -who can bejl acquit hmfelj.for the following fong, •which h always readily amptr.it "uilh.) ■^'- . i »j i iM i Ma i i. ' W' ' WRa.« jii > '' l' » ' " i H' i it ^ m ' tfvtfix-x^ m > 'i SONG, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ENTERED APPRENTICES LECTURE. » ( OME let us prepare, / We brothers that are, Aflembled on every occafion ; Let us drink, laugh, and fing, Our wine has a fpring ; Here's a health to an accepted Mafon. Chorus. Let's drink, &c. The world is in pain, Our fecrets to gain, But ftill let them wonder and gaze on ! They ne'er can divine The word or the fign Of a Free and an accepted Mafon. 'Tis this, and 'tis that, > They cannot tell what, Why fo many great men of the nation j Should aprons put on. To make themfelves one, With a Free and an accepted Mafon. Great Kings, Dukes, and Lords, Have laid by their fvvords. Our myft'ry to put a good grace on ; And ne'er been afham'd, To hear themfelves nam'd With a Free and an accepted Mafon. Antiquity's pride We have on our fide. And it maketh men juft in their ftation 5 Thire's naught but what's good. To be underllood, V>)- a Free and an accepted Mafon. We're true and fuicere. And juft to the Fair, Who v^ ill truft us on cv'ry occafion ; No mortal can more The Ladies adore, , Than a Free and an accepted Mafon. Then join hand in hand, , To each other firm ftand, Let's be merry and put a bright face on } What mortal can boaft, So noble a toaft. As a Free and an accepted Mafon. g-t-IC*!".. T.!»^-?«i-!*"r' r "rf'f-^ 25 .^^^•^ While this fong is finging they all ftand round tlie uble, and when they come to the lail verfe they join hands crofs-ways in the fallowing manner : The right-hand man takes hold of the left-hand of his neighbour with his right hand ; and the left-hand man taket hold of the right-hand of his next brother with his left-hand, lo to form a chain by fo many links, andaU jom m the chorus, ■lumping violently with their feet on the floor, and fhakmg their hands np and down, linked together as above, kccpmg cxad time with both. , • • 11 Every one now talks of what he pleafes ; and as it is generally half an hour before they proceed to bulinefs, thofe who perhaps have ordered fupper retire into another room ; but before they arc permitted, the mafler proceeds to call the men of from •work, as it is termed, which is done in this manner : the matter whifpers to the Senior Deacon, who fits on his right-hand, and fays, "It is "high time to call the men from work to refrefli them- felvet :" The Senior Deacon whifpers it to the Senior Warden ; and it is communicated from him to the Junior Deacon, who car- ries it to the Junior Warden ; he proclaims it openly to the Lodge, and fets his column upright, (*) and the Senior Warden lays hi« down, which fignifiesthat the Junior Warden iscntruaed with the care of the Lodge, while the brethren refrefli themfelves. In this place it will be neceffary to acquaint the reader, how he may difcover an entered apprentice by drinking with him in com- pany. Take the glafs with your right-hand, and draw it acrofs your throat, either before or after you drink ; and if an apprentice is prefent he will immediately take notice of it, by afliing you iomc quellion in Mafonry, which you will readily anfwer from this book: If he aiks your meaning of doing that, you may whifper to him, that it is the penalty of the obligation of an entered apprentice. From this anfwer he will proceed farther in his inquiry. The brethren having now regaled themfelves, they take their feats, and the Mailer proceeds tofet them on again, which is per- formed in the fame manner as the calling off ; with tl^ia differ- ence, the Warden proclaims, "It is our Worfhipful Matter s « pleafure, that this Lodge is called from refrelhment to work. Tlie Junior Warden lays down his column, and the Senior fets hii up. But as it often happens, that the time wiU not permit for the Fellow-Craft's Lefture, theyclofe the Lodge, which is done after the fame manner as that of opening. The Senior Warden declares it in the following words, " It is our Matter's will and pleafure, " thnt this lodg^ ttiould ftand clofed until the firft or third Wed- r) The Senior and Junior Warden's cohimns are ahout twcnty-five inches Ions, and n-,,ident the columns that fupport the porch of ^y^,""" »"!"?'« j f liic senior', is cillcd JACHlN.and fiRirific./- «f 'i ; the Jnnior . BOAZ.and fijfnilLs h -Jl ,h!^Jh in the LoiJ. See the firft book of Kmg«, chap, viu ttnexm I WPI PU I •w^'- ^■f^fV^" ^ ' * »f y w f^ *■ s6 nefday in next month," accordingly to the night the Lodge U held. Then the Mailer, Wardens, l)eacons, Secretary, &c. take off the Enfigns and Ornaments from their necks, and every one is at liberty to depart or ftay longer ; every thmg of Mafonry is cx- cUd ; they talk of what they pleafe, and Img various fongs foi their amufcment. m* r „^n ,a tV,\. I fhall now proceed to the fecond degree of Mafonry, ca ed the Fello'W.Craft^; that is, one ^vho has ferved h.s time jnilly and hwfuTly af an entered Apprentice, and defires to become more perfea^in Mafonry, by being a Fellow-Craft. But m rnjll Lodg- es atthi8 time, they are made entered Apprentice, andjel ow- Crafis the fame evening. The ceremony is the fame, though they have different kaureg, pafs-word, and gnp belonging to each, THE FELLOW CRAFT's LECTURE. Maf. T> ROTHER, are you a Fellow-Craft > JJ Anf. I am. Try me, prove me. Maf. Where was you made a Fellow-Craft i Anf. In a juft and lawful Lodge. Maf. How was you prepared to be made aFellow-Craft Anf. I was neither naked nor cloathed, barefoot nor (hod ; lu a halting moving pofture ; deprived of aU metal, I was led to the door of the Lodge by the hand of a Brother. Maf. How got you admittance ? Anf. By three dittind knocks. ^ Maf. What was faid to vou within ? Anf. Who comeB there i Maf. Your anfwer. Brother? , , _* «„ ,„ ,„ Anf. One who has ferved his time juftly and lairfuUy as an en. tered apprentice, and now begs to become more perfeft m M?ilon* rv, by being admitted a FellowrCraft ? Maf. How do you exped to attain to tbii degree ; Anf. "By the benefit of a pass-word. Maf. Have you got that pafs-word ? Anf. I have. Maf. Give it me. Brother ? ,^ .. Anf. SHIBBOLETH(«) Maf. What did he then fay to you ? Anf. Viiit Shibbohth. Maf. What became of you then ? Anf. I was led twice round the Lodge, , ,,* Maf. Where did you meet the firft oppofition t Anf. At the back of the Senior Warden. (*) SHIBBOLETH, the pafs-word of » FeUow-Craft, Cgnifio./.Wjr. Seo • the xiiith chapter of U^ Book of Judge*. « ttrnfy^rVlfV- . rKvofr-ivrrtr-m s.H M ima y*-' iodge {« ;c. take y one is ry is cx- ngs for ailed the alUy and me more ll Lodg- Ftllow- ugh they :ach, ft? (hod ; iu led to the r as an cna in M?ifoni> C%pltntj. Maf Where did you meet with the fecond oppofitjon? Auf! At the back of the Maacr, where I repwttd the fame a> before. , . , , Maf What did he do with you i Ani. He ordered me ba.k to the Senior Warden to receive in- ftruttions. . , Maf. What inftniftions did he g»ve you { , j ♦« Anf. Ho taught me to fl.cw the Maftermy due guard, and to take wo Ihps upon the lecondftep of a nght angled oblong fquare, with my v-^ht knee bent bare, my left foot Wng a fquare, my body upright! my right J.and upon the Holy Bible, my left arm fupport- cd by the points of the compalTcs, forming a fquare, where 1 took the obligation pf a Fellow-Craft, . _ . » . Maf- Have you got that obligation, Brother r Anf. I bave, Right WorfhipfuL ^ a1 iS'Zo'my'eiUur, Rigbt Worlhipful, with your aflifl- '"Saf. Pray ftand up and let the Brethren hear it. . t THE OBLIGATION OF A FELLOW-CRAFT. ,. T ^. B. of my own free wiU an^ accord, and in the .. prefence of Almigthy God, and this Right Worjhipful Lodge, « !ed ated to St. JoL do hereby fwe.r, that I will ^way. hade, « conceal, and nevcT reveal that part of a FeUow-Craft to an en- « ?ered Apprentice, or either of them except it be m a ru^ ^nd « lawful Lodge of Crafts, him or them whom I Ihall find to be .. ach after jJft trial and exainination._I do furthermore fwear, "that I wiUanfwer all figns and fummonfes fent to me from a "LoLeof Crafts, within the length of a cable tow. {-) la^fo « fwear, tiiat I wiU not wrong a Brother, nor fee him wronged, .. but give him timely notice of all approaching dangers whatfoever. "as far as in me is. I will alfo ferve a Brother as much as bes m "my power, without being detrimental to myfelf or "X = «"^ ««Iwill keep all my Brother's fecrets as my own, that ftiall be « delivered to me as luch, murder and treafon =xcepted.--AU this « I fwear with a firm reCoUition to perform the fame, without any " eauivocation or hefitation in me whatfocver, under no lefs penal- «ty than to have my heart torn from my naked left breaft, and gw. « en to the vultures of the air as a prey. So help me God, and .. keep me ftedfaft in this my FcUow-Craft's obh|at.on. ^^^^^^ (X) A cable tow isthreemilwin l«.pth ; fo that if a F^^l^^'-C"''; '» « thyditoe«fromhi.Lodge.hei.n(«c«lp.bk on account «f hi. non..ttc^^^ ance. • .^ ' ■ * 28 Maf. Thank you, Brother— After you received this oUigation, pray what was (hewn to you ? Anf. Thefign of a Fellow-Crsft. Maf. Pray give it me. Auf. I will, right worftiipful. (He Jlands up and puts lis right hand to his left breajl, keeping his thumb fqaare ; and his left hand raifed up,fo as to form afquare.) Maf. What was next done to yo\i ? . Anf. He took roe by tlie right liaii J, and gave me the grip and word of a Fellow-Craft, and ihi; pafs-gvip.(>) Maf. What tlid thry they then do to you ? Anf. He took me by the right hand, and laid, rife, Brother Boaz. Maf. What, followed after that, Brotlicr ? Anf. He ordered me back, when every thing I had been dived- cd of was rellored, and I was brought in again in order to return thanks.(=') Maf. Being thus admitted. Brother, did you ever work as a craft ? Anf. Yes, Right Wordiipful, in building the Temple. Maf. Where did you receive your wages ? Anf. In the middle chamber. Maf. When you came to the door of the middle chamber, pray who did you fee there ? , C , .*♦ ; i- Anf. A Warden. ■ Maf. What did he demand of you ? • - • . Anf. The pafs-word of a Fellow-Craft. Maf. Did you give it him ? Anf. I did. Right Worlhipful. :: - ; . Maf. Pray what is it ? Anf. SHIBBOLETH. Maf. How got you to the middle chamber ? Anf. Through the porch. ' } ^ '■ "' i Maf. Did you fee any thing worth your notice ? ■ * ,. Anf. I did, Right Worlhipful. Maf. What was it ? Anf. Two fine brafs pillarSr , Maf. What are there names ? ' Anf. JACHIN and BOAZ. » Maf. How high were thcfe pillars. Anf. Tbirty-iive cubits, with a chapiter five cubit8,(»> which (V) The pafs-grip is thus performed : You muft put your thumb-nail be twecn the firft and feroud joint of the right hand, and whifper the word SHIBBOLETH. The grip of a I'ellow-Craft is by putting the thumb-nail «n the fecond joint of the ri?ht-hand, and the ■word h BOAZ. (2) The ceremony of returning thank* is the fame as the entered Appren- tice's, excepting/or ai.'CTiVnnj- »/«itlr great energy and rapture throughout the Lodge ; every Lvotheu bcaiing a part in the Chorus. THE FELLOW-CRAFT'S SONG. H AHj, Mafonry ! thou craft divine : J, ^ Glory of earth, from heaven revesl'd, Which does with jewels precious fnine. From all v.ut Mafon's eyes conceal'd. Chorus. Thy praifes due who can rehearfe. In ner\-ous Frofe, or flowing veife ? As men from brutes diftinguifh'd are, A Mafon other men excels ; For what's in knowledge choice of rare But in his breaft fecurely dwells ? His filent breall and faithful heart Preferve the fccrets of the art. From fcorching heut and piercing cold. From beafts whofe roar the foreft rends ; From the alf;:ults of warriors bold. The Mafon's art mankind defends. Chorus. Be to this art due honour paid, From which mankind receives fiich aid. Enfigns ofif tate that feed our pride, Diftinftions troublefome and vain, By Mafon's true are laid afide : Art's free-born funs fiich toys difdain. Ch bonis. )i^it^.f,^,^*t^- s^ _ it > ^ -w » ii ^ m** p**w-*w5K'v w»r=="*^^'' ^^r«/. Eniiobk-d by ihc name tljcy licar, Diilinguifli'd by tht: badge (") they »*eaC. ^ Sweet rdlowlhip, from envy free, Fi-iendly converfc of Brotherhood I The Lodjft's lafting eemcnt be, Which has for ages firmly ftood. Chorus. A Lodge thus built for ages pall Has lalled, and will ever lull. Then let our fongs due praife aflord To thofe who have enrich'd the art, From ;7.U,4 i . Maf. TJROTHER, Where have you been ? , Ma( Anf. Maf. Anf. Maf. Anf, Bl- Anl. In the weft. And where are you going ? .,a;i; ^ Totheeaft. .^ ... i .v.- ^ And why do you leaye the weft and go to the ealt i Becaufc the light of tlie gofpel wa.s fu-il fl^ewn in the call. What are you going to do in the call ? i^ ^».... To feek for a Lodge of Matters. , . Maf. Then you arc a Mailer Mafon, I prefume ? ♦ Anf. I am fo taken and accepted among Mailers- .,,,•- Maf. Where was you made a Matter ? . , j Anf. In a Lodge of Matters. . vi Maf. How was you prepared to be made Matter i Anf. My (hoes were taken off my feet, my arms and breatt weiV (b) Here the whok Lodge ttrike their right-hands altl at once oil tli-ir u- prons, keeping as regular time as the Soldiers iu St. Jaihe»'s ParV, %vhc# tnty Urikc their cartoii'.-h boxes. . .^,-,,^„. . . (>•■) The prcfent Grand M^fter. ' .,1," " ' • ntiktd, ant %o the doo Maf. t Anf. E Mai". \ Anf. \ Maf. \ Anf. C tevcd Api latt and n Matter. Maf. 1 Anf. ] Maf. ( Anf. ] Maf. ] Anf.-: Maf. • Anf. Maf. Anf. Maf. Anf. Maf. Anf. Mai". Anf. receive ] Mai". Anf. Matter ; and to t long fo make ti ofaFe] fame ol upright compai the foil Maf Ar ance. U\{ Anl (d)l prcc of entered ind thi J» n:ikul, and I was deprived of all metuls. la this manner I was lei »o tlu; door of the Lodge. ("*) Maf. How gilt you admittance ? k Anf. By three dillinft knocks. 'J Maf. \N'hat was faid to you from withm ? Anf. Who conies there ? Maf. Your anlwer, Brother ? , „.,„.„ A„f. 0.>e who hath lawfully and truly fcrved his time as an en- tercd Apprentice and Fellow-Craft, and now begs to attain the la!l and moft honourable degree of Mafonry. by. being admitted a Maftcr. ' ^ • -^ > Maf. How do you cxped to attain it f Anf. By tlie benefit of a pafs-word. Maf. Can you give me that pafs-word, Brother . Anf. I can and will, Right WoHhipful. Maf. Prav give it me then ? «, Anf. TUBAL CAIN. Maf. What was then faid to you f Anf. Enter, TUBAL CAIN. Maf. How was you difpofedof ? ■ , Anf. I was led round the Lodge. Maf. Where did you meet with the firll cppofition ? Anf. At the back of the Mailer. Maf. What did he demand ot you ? Anf. The fame as at the door. MnC How did he difpofe of you f , . , n Anf! lie ordaed me back to'the Senior Warden m the weft, f receive proper inftniftions. „„._,, M-,f What were thofe inftruaions. Brother ? „ ^ ^ , A : He niruaed me as I ftood in the weft,/c/?. To (hew the M ft" in the call the due guard or fign of an entered Apprentice, a i to take one ftep upon the firft ftep of the right angle of an ob- C fquare, with my left foot forming a fquare. Secondly, io make tlo fteps upon the fame oblong fquare, and to (hew the (ign Ta Fe WCV Thinlly, I was taught to take two fteps upon the Le oblong ^;^^^^XT^:^Z^'^ Anf. rU do my endeavour. Right WoHhipful, with youraiEft- ance. . Mif. Pray ftand up and begin. Anf. " 1 y/. B. of my own free w ill and accord, ?nd in the i The di.T.rcnc. between the manner of preparing the pcrfon for the de- ■ec^olMi; and .he enteral Arp.;ent>ce and ^f '"-fj^X /eft ftoe off! .tcre.l Anprcntice's left arm and left breaft .s naked, .^v' V^« 15*^^ «""= "" ' ,d the i-.;Uo-,v.C'raf.\ . \^Ut breaft is naked with the right (hoc OU. (d) Tl pre tntcreil in m vrZmc of Almi),W,ly God, and this Right WorftiipM Lodge, df. dicattd lu Holy Si. Jofjn,i.\o l.croby and hereon moil folcmnlyam! fincacIvfwcarth:itIwilh>lway8hale,conceal,andncvcrrcyeal,thupart ofa Ma'tler-Malon H) a Fellow-Craft, any more tlian that f^if low Craft loan Apprentice, or any of them, to the reftot the world, except in a true and lawful Lodge ofMaRcrs, hnn or them whom I Ihall find to be fueli. after a jua trial and exam- ination. I furthermore do fwear, that I will attend all fuinmonfcs fent to mc from a Lodge of Mailers if within the length ofa eabk- tow.— I will alfo keep all my brothers' feeretfl as my own, treafon and nundcr excepted, and that at my own free will. I wjll not wrong a brother, or fee him wronged, but give him notice of a danger, ab far as in my power lies. And 1 alio fwear, that 1 wi conform myfelf to all the laws andinftitutions of this Lodge.—- AU this I fwear, with a firm and fixed refolution to perform the fame, under no Kfs penaUy than to have my body fevered m two ; the one part carried to the foulh, the other to the north ; my bowek b irnt to afhes, and tlie aflies to be fcattered to the four windd of the heavens, that no farther remembrance of fucli a vile wretch mav exift among men (and in particular Mafons.) So help me God, and keep m^; lledfaft in this my Mailer's obligation." ( Klffi's the boo*.) Maf. Thank yon. Brother.— Pray uh-^t was fluwn you after you had received tliis obligation ? Anf. One of the Matter's figns. (Thlsfsn is given by drawing your right -hand acro/s your belly, •which is the penalty of the obligation. Thru he givu the Mnfer the grip of an entered jipprenliee., wf.of.iyt, mat's this ? The perfun anfwers, the grip of an entered yippre ace. J Maf. Has it got a name ? f Anf. It has Right Worlhipful. Maf. Will you give it me ? Anf. JACHIN. Maf. Will you be of or from? ,, Anf. From, , ;,^ Maf. From what. Brother? i . „ Anf. From an entered Apprentice to a !• ellow-Lraft. Maf. Pafs, Brother. , • • ■ ,1 (He puts his thumb between thefrjl and ftcondjoint^ lubicb is tfjt pjfs-grip, and you pronounce the word SHiaaohETH) , Muf. What was done to you after th:it ? Anf. He took me by the grip of a FeUqw-Craft, and laid, what's this ? I Maf. Your anfwer, Brother ? Anf. The grip ofa Fellow-Cruft. Maf. Has it got a name ? . ^uf. It has. odgc, de. cmnlyaiuJ Ijthis part ()f a Vcl eft of the ;, ))im ur nd I'xam- uinmoiifci of a cable •n, trcafon I will not nice of all hat I will dgc— AU the fame, two ; the my bowels ^indaof the retch ma > me G nay hooi.) vou after Gr ynur ib ijij My, Mtijier ? The ift. •athlcb is tht t, and faid, 33 ^t,ll'. \N /ll vnn give it me \ KvX. 1K)A'Z. Maf. What was then faid to you ? Anf. Uilo up, l^rothcr DOAZ. M;if. Brotiur, whatioliowed ? Anf. He tc.Kl me I r.prefented one of the greateft men in the vorUl, viz. our Gra-ul Mufter lliram, who was killed jull at the linilhing of the tenH>le ; and the manner of his death » thus relat- ' ''There were o/iginally fifteen Tellow-Crafts, who perceWing •he temple ahnoll f.nifhcd, and not having received the MalUr 8 w.ud, they grew impatient, and agre.d to "tort it from their Mailer Wnim the firft opportunity they could find of meeting him alone, that they n.ight pafs for Mailers in other countries, and receive the wages or profits «f Mafters ; but before they could aocomplifl. their feheme, twelve of them recanted ; the other three were obfti.nUe, and determined to have it by force-, if no other way could be found ; their names were "Juhcla, Jubelo, Ju- ' ""'it being always the cuftom of Hiram, at twelve at noon, as foon as the nun were called off to refrefli tnemfelves, to go into ,he S.^raumSan^orum, or holy of holies, to pay Ins devotion to the true :nid living God, the three aflamns above-mentioned, plac .Jthemfelvesatthe eaft, weft, and fonth doors of the temple. At the north there was no entrance, becaufe the rays of the lun never dart from that point. , r i . .i .. « Hircm, having fiuidied his pr.iyer to the Lord, came to Ue fuft door, whicK he found guarded by 'JuUla, who demanded the Mafter'8 grip in a refolute manner ; he received for anfwer from JJiram, that it was not cuftomary to afk ,t in furh a ftra.n ; that l.e himfelf did not receive it fo, adding, that he muft wait, and time and patience would bring it about. He told hnn further, that it was not in his power alone to reved U, except m the pre. fence of Solomon, King oU/rarl, and N.nm, King o 7>r... Ju la being dilTatisfied with this anfwer, ftruek hnn acrofs the th.oat witira twenty-four inch guage. ///V«m upon this ufage flew o the fouth door of the temple, where he was met by Juk.o, ^'.ho ufl:ed him the Mafter's grip and word in hke manner as JMa had done before ; and on receiving the fame anfwer from his Maf- tcr, he gave him a violent blow with a fquare upon his left brea t, which made him reel. Upon recovering his ilrength, he ran to the well door, the only way left him for efcap.ng ; and on being interrogated by yubelum to the fame purport, who guarded that paS (to whom he replied as at firft) he received a terrible LaSre upon his head witha gavel (^) or fetting maul, which occa. (--) When you come to this part of the ceremony of making a M»ft :r, It oc- LL fo^s furprife ; the Junior Warden fttike. you with . twenty-f.ur m.h k uGonj mmm immmmmimi "W*— ■"MW mi i ,pii 11 34 rmiuil Ills ilciitli. After this tiny canicil his body out at ttie wcf* iloor, (') and liid it (mclcr fomc lubbilh till twelve o'clock the lu-xv tiiglit, when they met by agiccniciit, and buried him on the lide of ii hill, ill a grave fix tVet jiirjuudicular, dug eaft and wi(t. M;ii". After yaii was thus knocked down, what was faid to you then ? Aiif. I was told I r^profentcd one of the greateil men in the world lyiiijr dead viz. our Grand Mailer Hiram, Maf. Thank you, Bi other.— —Pray go on. Anf. As I lay un my back, the M.ilUr informed nic \\o\y Hiram was found ; and by what means the three ruifians were difcovered ii loliows : •* Jur Mnftcr Hiram not coming to view the workmen as ufual, Kir.c- Solomon cnufed !lrift ftaich to be made ; but this proving ii.tffiAual, he was fuppofcd to be dead. The twelve Fellow- Cratts who recanted, hearing the report, their confcicnce prick- intrthcm, went to Solomon with whito aprons and glovcs» emblems of their innocence, and informed him of every tiling relative to ' the affair, as far as they knew, and offered their afliilance in order to difcovtr the three other Fellow-Crafts, who had abfconded. They feparated, and divided themfelves into four parties ; thicc fusRO .icrofj your threat; the Senior Wardi-n follows the hlow, by flr'«ing you witii a I'quare on the left bic»(l ; and almuH ut the fame inllant, the Mal< ter knocks you down with the gavti. This is the ciiftum in moft Lodjjes; nnd it ri-quircs no I'lHall ihare of courage, for the blows are frequently fo fe- vere, th;it rlir poor candidate falU backward on the floor j and the greater hi» terror at this ufage, the more the brethren are picaicd. Thin cuflom favour* too much of barbarity; and many inftances can be produced ofpcrfuns intlii^ fituation, who have requcfted on their knees to be fet at liberty, and oihin who have made their efcape as faft as poflible out of the Lo',lit-» foot, and ills lijjiit kiics to vour ri;jlu kuec ; tl.e iii,lvt bre»lt to tlut uf your tMM *^>V«*« M»f. Brother, it appenr* you could not hnve bc( -i raifcd but by the five points of FclUnvdiip. Pray explain ttictn ? Anf. Hand in hand fiK'nifieii that I will always put forth my hand to fcrvo a brother as far in my power lies — Foot to foot, tftat I will never be afraid to go a foot out of my way to fcrve a broilicr. Knee to knoe, that when I pray, I (hould never forjrct my brothtr'i weUare. Bread to breaft, to lluw 1 will keep my brother' >t fecrtts a» my own. The left hand fupportin^j the l)uek, that \ will always fupport a brother, as far as I can, without being dc-.nmental to my own family. , • , r n Maf. Thank you, Brother— But, why was you deprived of all metal ? .fir Anf. Becaufe there was neither axe, hammer, nor found ol any metal tool heard in the building of the Temple oi Solomon. Maf. Why fo, brother ? Anf. Becaufe it Ihoiild not be polluted. Maf. How is it poffible, brother, that fuch a large luildmg fliould be carried on without the ufe cr found of fome metal tool ? Anf. It was prepared in the foretl: of Lebanon ; and brought down upon proper carriages, and fat up with wooden mauls made on purpofe for the occafion. r > Maf. Why wen; both your fhoes taken off from your feet ? Anf. Becaufe the place I ftood on, when I was made a Mafon, was holy ground. Maf. What fupports our Lodge ? Anf. Three pillars. Maf. Pray what are their names, brother i Anf, Wifdom, Strength and Beauty. Maf. What do they reprefcnt ? r „ , rr- Anf. Three Grand Mailers; Solomon hn^ of f/rael : Ilir^n King of Tyre ; and Hyram jiiif i who was killed by three Fel- low-Crafts. , . . . -u- Maf. Were thefe three Grand Maftcrs concerned in the building of Solomon't Temple i Anf. They were. : » Maf. What W.18 their bufinefs ? ^ Anf. Solomon found provifions and money to pay the workmen ; Hiram, King of Tyre, provided materials for the building : and ^iVflm^^i^, performed or fuperintended the work. s '7^ (Endofthe Mafler't Leaure.) fcrother, and your left hand fupporting hisback. In thU pofilion you whir- per in his ear MAiiABONE.or.asin the modern Lodgcs,MACi.ENACH,wrhit* is the Matter's word. * 13-tiu wia«nm raifcd bul by put forth my ,«» foot, tft.it I ■vl- a hroilicr. my biother'n er'it fccrcts an I will always imtnlal to my Jtprivcil of all found of any ilonion. large Viuildiiig : metal tool ? ; and brought en mauls made our feet ? ladc a Mafon.i Ifrael ; IHrain \ by three FcU in the building the workmen ; building : and r'/ LeSure.) pofition yon whif- tcMiNACu, which TIIF. roRM OBSERVED AT THE rN:>TALLMENT^ OF A MA.rER, AND llll'; O IHLK (Ji 1 ICii.R.S, ON bV. JOHN'* DAY THE Year being cxpiitJ, a proper pcrfon is fixed on by the members dF cvtry l-oilgc to prdidc ovlt and govern the fo- cicties, in the capacity of Maftcr. Tlie qualifications for this office aret l/l. Tliat he mull be regularly and lawfully raiftd. idly. He ought to be a man of good character, and irreproachable in his pri- vate condu£l : $tJly. He muft be well vcrfed in the laws and con- dilution of the order, and ought to be tempemto, cool, and quite per- fcft in going thro* the bcforc-m :ntioned l/«.dure(i,a!i all the qucllion* are put by him, and he is often obliged to alTitl the brcthen in rr:- king the proper anfwtrs ; forever) Mafon lilting round'' anfwera in his turn, in the fame manner as the boys at chu > i the catechifm. This is termed IVcrtinfr, For inftance : a Brother meets another, and a(ks him if he waa at his Lodge uA\. night : He fays, yes. Wt',1, replies the other, JiJ you luork f That is, did you go through the fevcral queftions and anfwers in any of the LcAures? If any member cannot or does not chufc h lutri, when the qucftion is put, and it corner to hia turn, he gets up, aud clapping his hand on his hrcall, addreffes himfclf to the Mafter, and begs to be excufed } then the left hand man aufwer? in his room. . The Brethren having chofcn a proper man for this office, and he being approved of by the Grand Mailer, they proceed to the inilal- ling him as follows : He kneels down in the fouth part of the Lodge, and the late Malter gives him the foUowinjj oUigation be- fore he rcfigns the chair, which he repeats : " I — j4. B. of my own free will and confent, in the prefence of Almighty God, and this Right Worfhipful Lodge, dedicated to St. yohn, do moft folemnly and fmctrely Ivvear, that I will not deliver the word and grip belonging to the Chair whilft I am Mailer, or at any time hereafter, except it be to a Mafter in the Chair, or a Paft- Mafter, him or them whom I (hall find to be fuch, after due trial and examination. — I alfo fwcar, that I will aft as Mafter of thii Lodge until next St. 7ohn's day, and fill the Chair every Lodge night, if I am v^ithin tne length of my cable-to\v.-,-I likcwifc fur-, ther promife, that I will not wrong this Lodge ; but aft in every refpeft for the good of Mafonry, by behaving myfelf agreeable to the reft of the Brethren ; and maintaining good order and regulari- ty in this Lodge, as far as lies in my power. All this I fwear with a firm and ftedfaft rcfolution to perform the fame, under no lefs than the four following penalties : My throat cut a^ crofs, my tongue torn out, my heart torn from my left breaft, and my body fevered in two. So help me God, and affill me in this my obligation belonging to the Chair." (Klffa the booh.) The Paft-Mafter raifes him up, and takes off the jewels and rib. bon from his own neck, and puts it on the new Mailer, taking him KMMMM W UIMM" I . > .ww-iiii ? piap !;y >,«« M' >w*»OTffg'»y*<**<^' 38 1. t iHffit at the fame time hy the MaRer's grip, and whifpenng in his ear the word CHIBDELUM ; (") after which he llips his hand from the Matter's grip to the elbow, and preffes his nails in, as is done in the grip of the Matter under the wrift. The Senior and Junior Wardens, Secretary, &c. receive the obli. gation as the Matter, except the grip and word ; there being none peculiar to them. , x o. > Having now gone through the fevcral degrees and Ledures be- lonffing to the entered Apprentice, Fellow-Craft, Matter, and the manner of inftallment, I (hall clofe the work with a few general di- reftions, dividing them under the following heads i I A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORNAMENTS WORN BY THE DIFFERENT OFFICERS WHEN ASSEMBLED IN THE LODGE, AND THEIR PROPER PLACES OF SITTING. The Master, who fits in the Eaft of the Lodge, has the Rule and Compafs, and Square hanging to a ribbon round his neck, and a black rod in his hand, when he opens the Lodge, near feven feet high. « . , 1 , , • t. The Senior Warden fits in the Wett, with a level hanging by a ribbon round his neck, and a column placed on the table, about twenty-nine inches long. The Junior Warden's place is in the South, with the plumb- rule hanging by a ribbon from his neck, and a column in his hand. • • 1 r The Secretary wears the crofs.pens, hanging m the lame manner. j • i The Senior and Junior Deacons have each a black rod, witli . the compafs hanging round their necks ; the Senior fits at the back of the Matter, or at his right-hand ; the Junior at the Semor Warden's right-hand. . , ,. . The Past-Master has the compafles and fun, with a line ot cords about his neck. The Treasurer has a key hanging from his neck. II. THE MANNER OF GIVING THE SIGNS OF EV- ERY DEGREE, AND THE WORD BELONGING TO IT, WJTH THE FELLOW-CRAFT AND MASTER'S CLAP. . THE MASTER'S SIGN, GRIP, AND WORD. Theftgn. Draw the right-hand edgeways acrofs your belly, which is the penalty of the obligation. TJie origin of the wortii (h) CHIBBELUM fignifiesa worthy Mafon,^ TJie origin of iiud figns among Free Mafons waJ on this account -.'Hiram the chitf Ardiittiik of the Temple, had fo great a number of workmen to pay, that he could not offibly know them .-\1!; he therefore gave each degree or clal's a particular li.rn and word, hy which he could diftmguifli th«ni more readily, in order tg pay them their different fJl«rie^ I '**m-'TWV*ITS WORN JLED IN THE ilTTlNG. e, has the Rule lund his neck, )dge, near feven evel hanging by the table, about vith the plumb- a column in his ing in the fame 1 black rod, with nior fits at the lior at the Senior m, with a line of eck. IGNS OF EV- TO IT, WITH CLAV. ) WORD. your belly, which origin of the woriU « the chitf Ardiiteit ly.that he could not ; or clil'sa particular E readily, in order ts 19 Tiegnp. Take hold of the riglit hand of ydur Brother x^^tTi h.snght.hand; put your nght-foot to his right-foot ; your ridit- knee to h,s right knee ; and his right breaft to yours, with your kf hand fupporting his back. ^ youriett- ^T^word k MAHABONE 5 or, in fome Lodges, MACBEN- The fa/s-tuor J is TVBAL CAIK -'.;,; h.5HVK''u- ^'t' •' ?^ ^°^^'"S both your hands above you> Sn^lil q\ '"!r^^'" "' °r T"y°"'-"P™"' both feet keepmg t.ine. Ihey affign two reafons for this Hgn, viz. When the twelve Fellow-Crafts faw their MaftcrJie dead.^hey lifted x!p the,r hands in furprife and faid, Lor J our C.rf/ and'^hat whcS Solomon dedicated the temnle to the Lord, he flood up, anS iw'Xt '■* ^-«^''-^--^' Lord my God, ,re. ll thou The FELLOW-CRAFT's SIGN,GRIP, WORDandCLAP. t1.S'V ^"* ^T "g'i^'^?"^ to yo""- left breaft, keeping your thumb fquare, and your left hand upright, forming a fquTre.^ ' Ihe Pafi Grip, is by putting the thumb nail of your riffht hand between the firft and fecond joint of a brother's right handf The Pafi Word, is SHIBBOLETH. ^ thl^K ^'-f ' "J^^ ^^"T. ?" *^'' P^fs-g'-ip. except preffing your thumb-nail on the fecond joint, inftead of between the firft and fe- The rVord, is BO AZ. The Fe/lo.w.Cra/t'sarp, is by forming the fign of a craft as a- bovc, holding your left hand fquare and upright ; then clap veu'- nght and left hands together , and aftenvards ftrike your Iff breaft with your right hand, and from thence give a flap on your ap "n your right foot goi^g at the fame time. ^ ' The entered APPRENTICE'S SIGN, GRIP, and WORD. > n« «.„tt ^^?t, ^K.^ ''•"'' J^"*^ ^"°^' y"""" *^™^' edgeways. The frhi\ ilf °^''^'"°u ^'\T^^'' that an apprentice would foon! er have his throat cut than difcover the fecrets of Mafonry. ^ithL fi; Yf ''"''''''■, ^"^ yourright hand, and prefs hard rTghtCd "^°" firftjofntofthefore.fing^of hi* The Word. Whifper in his ear JACHIN. The Mafter kneels upon both knees in the ceremony of making. The craft kneels with the right knee. "<» " g i. he apprentice with the left knee. trWoMVCMnrxtl >»« « li r||.' l ««m i w <»i|i l|j > . i1 » ,< i fc ^ 40 THE FORM O: SERVED IN DRINKING. m THE table being plentifully ftored with wine and punch, &c. ev- ery mail has a glafs let before him, and fills it with what he chufes, and as often as he plcafes. But he mull drink his glafs in turn, or at leail keep the motion with the reft. When therefore a Jjublic health is given, the Maftcr fills firft, and defires the breth. ren to charge glaffes ; and when this is jfuppofed to be done, the Mafter fays, Brethren, arc ye all charged ? The Senior and Junior Wardens anfwcr, IV^c are all charged in the South and IFeJ. Then they all ftand up, and obfcrtingthe Matter's motion, (like the foldierhis right-hand man) drink their glaffes off; and if the Maf- tcr pvopofes the health or toaft with thfte timet three claps, they throw the glaffes with the right hand at full length, bringing them acrofs their throats three times, and making three motions to put them down on the table : at the third they are fet down (though perhaps fifty in number) as if it was but one ; then raifing their hands breaft high, they clap nine times againft the right, divided into three divifions, which is termed drinking with three times three, at the end they give an huzza. Having at length gone through my plan, I have nothing further to add than this, that the following is the beft method for a ttrah- ger to gain admittance, being what 1 have often tried in many pla- ces, in order to be fully fatisfied. As foon as you come to the door of a Lodge, you will find the tyler on the outfide, with a drawn fword in his hand, and a white apron on. Aflc him if there is a full Lodge ? And tell him you fhould be glad of admittance as a vifiting member ; taking care to provide yourfelf with a white leather apron, which you may (hew him as if by accident. He will, perhaps, afli you what degree you are of, and dcfire a fign, which you may (hew him with readinefs, and likewifc inform him what Lodge you belong to. It being contrary to the rules of the fociely that the tyler fhouW admit a ftrangor, he will go in, and acquaint- the Mafter, that fuc!i a pcrfon (mentioning your name, and the Lodge you told him you belonged to) craves admittance. Upon which one of the War- dens will come out to examine you, draw your right hand acrofs your throat edgeways, and he will fay, " What's that ?" Your anfwer muftbe, " The due guard of an Apprentice." Then he will take you by the firft joint of the thumb of your right hand, and prefs It hard with the thumb-nail of his right hand, and a(k, " What's this ?"— You rtuft immediately anfwer, " The grip of an entered Apprentice." If he is not fully fatisfied with tliis, he will go fur- ther on in this manner : Oueft. Has it got a name ? — You muft anfwer, " It has-" Then he will afk you to give it him. Anf. I'll halve it with jou. — Begin, fays he. Anf. JA- p^rMfi^miii'9ii^m!;r^-'^i»m^ :iNG. punch, Zee. ev- 'hat he chufes, 9 glafs in turn, n therefore a res the breth. I to be done, 'he Senior and ^outb and IVeJit Dtion, (like the md if the Maf- hree claps, they bringing them lotions to put down (though n raiflng their right, divided Wee times three, lothing further lod for a ttrah- d in many pla- 1 will find the id, and a white d tell him you taking care to 1 you may (hew hat degree you with readinefs, the tylerfhouW ifter, that fuc'.i u told him you of the War- ht hand acrofs that ?" Your ' Then he will ight hand, and a afk, « What's » of an entered he will go fur- ;r, «« It has-" 4« Mafon. CHIN. ^"^ Aiif. JACHIN. yueil. Will you be of or from ? Anf. From. Quell. From what ? Anf. From an entered Apprentice to a Fellow-Craft. He will then fhift his thumb from the Apprentice's grip towards the Fellow-Craft's, and allc. What's tliis ? Anf. The Pafs-word of a Fellow-Craft. Give it me, fays he. Whifpcr in his ear SHIBBOLETH. On this he will put his thumb to the fccond jomt, and fa -, What's this ? Anf. The grip of a Fellow-Craft. Has It a name?' fays he. Anf, It has — Pray give it me. Anf. I will letter it, or 1. Ue it with you. Mafon. I'll letter it with you. Anf. Begin. Mafon. No, you begin. Anf. B. Mafon. O. Anf. A. Mafon. Z. Anf. BOAZ. What I have here oiTered being more than fufficient, you will bt; admitted, and you mull put your apron on, and take your feui. If there (hould be a Making that night, you will be perfed in the iirll principles, and know more than one in ten who have been Ma- fons many years, and have never read this book. If you (hould, after this, choofe to go to a Lodge of Mailers, th* cncmony is the fame as above ; but you are interrogated as to the Grip, Pafs Grip, and Word of a Mailer, which you'cannot fail of anfwering by reading the Mailer's part before mentioned. In all this you mult take care not to betray any fear, but put on an air of aifurance. THE CEREMONY OBSERVED AT THE FREE MA- SONS rUN£KAL ACCORUINO TO ANCIKNT CUSi OM. KO Mafon can be interred with the formalities of the Order, ur.- lels by his own fpecial requeil, communicated to the Mailer of the Lodge of which he died a member ; nor unlefs he had been ad- Ta.,ced to the third degree of Mafonry. The Mailer of the Lodge, on receiving intelligence of his deatli, and being made acquainted with the day and hour appointed for his funeral, is to iifue his command for fummoniiig the Lodge ; »nd immediately to make application, by the Granii Secretary, to the Deputy Grand Mailer, for a legal power and authority to at- tend the Proceflion with his oiTicers, and fuch Brethren as lie ...ay approve of, properly clothed. The difpenfation being obtained, the Miller may invite as ma- ny Lodges as he thinks proper, and tlie members of the faid Lodges may accompany their officers in form ; but the whole ceremony mud be under the dircClioii of the Mailer of the Lod^-'c lo which the deceafcd belonged ; and he, and his officers, muil ue duly honoured, and cheerfully obeyed on the occalion. All the Brethren, who walk in proceffion, (hould oblcrve, as much »8 pollible, an uniformity in their drefj. Decent mounu'tic, witi F • ■4W> 4*^ whiuTftockings, gloves and aprons, is moft fultable and becoming* No perlon ought to be aiainguilhed with ajtwel, unlefs he is an officer of one of the Lodges invited to attend in form, and the officers of fuch Lodges fhould be ornamented with white faflies and hat-bands ; as alfo the officers of the Lodge to whom the difpenfa- tion is granted, who (hould likewife be dilUnguiffied with white In thp proceffion to the place of Interment, the different Lodge* rank according to their fe: "ority ; the junior ones preceedmg. £ach Ledge forms one d;vTion,andthe following order is obferved : Til Tyler vvltb his Sword ; The Stewards, with wliite Rods; The Brethren out of office, two and two ; The Secrctar)' with n Roll ; The Trcafurer, with hi^ badge of office ; 1* Senior and Junior Wardens, hand in hand ; The Pall Mailer. The Mailer. The Lodge to which the dcceafed Brother belonged, in the follow, ing order ; all the members having flowers, or herbs in their hands : The Tyler; The Stewardr, ; The Mufic (Drums muffled, and Trumpets covered ;) The members of the Lodge ; The St eretary and Tieai'urer ; The Senior and Junior Wardens ; The Paft-Mafter. The Bible and Book cf Conllitutions on a cufhion, covered with black cloth, carried by a member of the Lodge. The Maftcr. The Chorifters, iinging an Anthem j The Clergyman ; The BODY, J^all Bearers. with the Regalia placed tlierton, Pall bearcn. and two Swords croffed. Chief mourner ; - Affiftant mourners } Two Stewards ; A Tyler. » ' • One or two Lodges march, before the proceffion begins, to the Church-yard, to prevent coufufion, and make the neceffary prepa- rations. Tlie Brethren are on no account to defert their ^n'^J, or change their places, but keep in their different departments. When tin; proceffion airivcs at tlie gate o^th« Church-yard, tlie Lodge tf.^.^ fy^ f. f t m»vt i V f m ' j w jiW '"^' w^ — . ^ > "r snd becoming* mlefs he is an Form, and the hite faflies and 1 the difpeufa- ed with white fferent Lodge* es prececding. derisobferved: 3 ; ice ; nd; 1, in the follow. ■8> cred;) m, covered with dge. Pall bearcn. on begins, to the neceffary prepa- rt their ranks, or artments. When >-ard, tlie Lodge J3 to which the deceafcd Brother belonged, and all the reft ofthe Brethren, muft halt, until the members of the different Lodge* have formed a p.xfecl circle round the grnve, when an opening, ig made to receive them. They then m-.-ch up to the grave ; nnd the clergyman, and the officers of the ading Lodj^e, take Uicir ftation at the head of the grave ; with the chorillenron each fide, and the mourners at the foot ; the fervicc is rehcarfcd, an anthem fmig, and that particuhir part of tlie ceremony is concluded with tlic uAial forms. In returning from the funeral, the fame order of proceffion is obferved. This is the whole of mafoniy in all its branches ; and I defy any Mafon to prove the contrary, being ready to anfwerany qiieftion propofed, which mufl be carefully fealed up, and direfted for R, S. to be left with my Publifher, mentioning the name and refidenrc of every peifon deliring any further information. And as to any anonymous letters or threatnings on account of this publication, they will be treated witli contempt, let them come from wliat quarter they will. I alfo declare, that I will always attend and vifit at the JLodgts mentioned in the introduaiou, or any other, as I have done lor tome years part. ODES, ANTHEMS, ak6 SONGS, sung in the best • LODdliS. ODE L - HAIL to the Craft ! at whofc ferene command, Tlie gentle Arts in glad obedience Hand : Hail, facred Mafonry ! of fource divine, Unening Sov'rcign of th' unerring line, Whofe phimb of truth w^fh never-failing fway, Makes thcjoin'd parts o: symmetry obey : Whofe magic ftroke bids fell confufion ceafe, And to the finifh'd orders give a place : Who rears vail ilruclures from the womb of earth. And gives imperial cities glorious birth. To works of Art her merit not coidin'd, She regMbtes the morals, fquares the mind : Correfts with care the fallics of the foul. And points the tide of pafllons where to roll : On virtue's tables marks her moral rule. And forms her Lodge an univerfal fchool, . * Where nature's myllic laws unfolded Hand, And fenfe and fcience join'd, go hand in hand. O may her fociid rules inftruftive f jread. Till truth ered her long-neglctledhead ! Till thro' deceitful night file dart her ray, And beam full gloiious in the blaze of day ! Till men, by virtuous maxims, learn to move. Till all the peopled world her laws approve, And Jt/um's race aic bound iu Brother's Love. i -—.-.-..*:,_.„-,.,... ^^ 44 mi ODE II. 'WAKE the Lute and quiv'ring ftringB, Myllic truths Urania brings ; Friendly vifitant ; to thre We owe the depths of Mafonry ; Tairell of tlie virgin choir. Warbling to the golden lyre. Welcome here thy art prevail : Hail ! divine Urania hail ! Here, in friendfliip'g l\icrcd bower, 'J'lic downy wiiig'd, and finiling hour, Mirth invites, and focial fong, Namelefs mylteries among ; Crown the bowl and fill the glafs To cv'ry virtue, ev'ry grace, To the Brotherhood refound Health, and let it thrice go round. We reilore the times of old, Tiie blooming glorious ngc of gold , As the new creation free, Klcft with the gay Euphrofync, We with god-like fcicncc talk; And with fair Aftraca walk ; Innocence adorns the day. Brighter than the fmilcs of May, Pour the rofy wine again, Make a louder, louder ftrain ; R apid Zephyrs, as ye fly. Waft our voices to the f!cy ; While we celebrate the Nine, And the wonders of the Trine, While the angels fing above, As wc below, of Peace and Love. ANTHEM I, GRANT us.kind Heav'i., -.v'iat wc requeft^ In Mafoniyletus beble.^ ; ' Dircft us to that liappy place ^ Where friend/hip fmiles in ev'ry face : Where freedom and fweet innocence Enlarge the mind and cheer the fenf«. * Where fcepter'd reafon from the throne, Surveys the Lodge, and makes us one ; A.nd harmony's delightful fway Forever fneds ambrofial day ; Where we hleft fcden's pleafure taftc, >;Vlule biilmy joys are our repaft. ■9- ^ . ■ ' O.^ I J iy HM i W *' .." » ^ I 4f No pi yi'ig eye can view iis here ; No fool or knave myilcrious, Sec p focially, uli myfterious, &c. i »iiMW«.» ^ i ii ni i mi p nija i iiniii i j.. . =- ail, Liyftcrious, :S3 Of EASE.) 47 Conftant our facred rites attend, While wl* adore thy peaceful reign t Bring with thee Virtue, brighteft maid. Bring Love, bring Tnitli, and Fricndfljip here ( While locial Mirth (hall lend her aid, ■ To I'mooth the wrinkled brow of Care. Come, Charity with Goodnefg crown'd. Encircled in thy heav'nly robe, DifPufe thy bleflings all around. To «v'ry corner of the globe : See where (he comes with power to blefjy ' With open hand, and tender heart, Which wounded is at man's dillrefs, And bleeds at ev'ry human fmart. Envy may cv'ry ill devife. And faHhooQ be thy deadliell foe. Though Frieiidfliip ftill fhall tow'ring rife| And fink thine adverfaries low ; "' * Thy well-built pile (Jjall long endure. Through rolling years preferve its primej Upon a rock it Hands fecure, And braves the rude alTaults of Time* ■ • Ye happy few, who here extend In pcrfcft lines from call to weft. With fervent zeal the Lodge defend. And lock its fecrets in each breaft t Since yc are met upon the Square, Bid Love ?^nd Friendfhip jointly reign f Be Peace and Harmony your care. Nor break the adamantine chain. Behold the planets how they move. Yet keep due order as they run ; Then imitate the ftars above. And fliine refplendant as the fun : That future Mafons when they meet. May all our glorious deeds rehearfe* And fay, their fathers were fo greatf That they adorn'd the univerfe. SONG IV. (TUNE, IN lli i Peace addato olivc-bough., entwm J, An emblematic dove, Aslhmp'duP""^^'^ Mufon'smmd, A.e unity and love. SONG V. LET drunkards boaa the power of winc. And reel from fide tc fu 'J Let lovers kneel at beauty j- . inne The fport of female pride : Be ours the more exaltid part. To celebrate the Mafon's art, And fpread its praifes wide. To dens and thickets, dark and rude, For Ihelter beads repair ; ,,... With fticks and ftraws the feather d brood Sufpend their neihm air: And man untaught, as NVjld "^ » ' J' Binds up Tad huts v;.th boughs of trees, And feeds on wretched tare. ^ But fcicncc drawing in his mind. The quarry he explores ; Indullry and the aits cotnbm d, Improv'd all nature's (lores: Thus walls were built, and houfes rear d, Noftormsnortempeftsnowarefeard Within his well-fram'd doors. When ftately palaces arife. When columns grace the hull. When tow'rs and fpiresfalutc the iTcie., We owe to Mafons all : ■Nor buildings only do they give. But teach men how within to hve, AudyieWtoreaJb^'iCidl. A F »i T F. Tl Fc W Fo Ti L Wfmmmmmmmmmmmi •J r.~m 1*4.^ u-» •ood :e!t, rearM, :ai'd iltlesj e> ', ■ All irtrty quMTch they drteft» '• ' For virtue and the arts, Lodg'd in each tnie Frcc-Mafon'i breaft, Unite and ml* their hearts : Bv thcfe, while Mafons fquarc their miodi, The Rate no better fubjefts .Indt, None jid more upright parts. When Bucks and Albions are forgot, Free-Mafons will remain i Murtrrooms, each day, fpring up and rot, While oaks ftretch'd o'er the plain. ' hl^ °^^"' quarrel, rant, and roar j Their noify revels when no more, . Still Mafonry ftall reign. Our leathtm aprons may compare. With garters red or blue » ' "*" Princes and kings our brothers are ; ' I ' May they our rules pWue*; . _ JJcn drink fuccefs and health to all ' - •'' - » Tlie Craft around this earthly ball. May Brethren ftill prove t«ne. . u \ *-^ SONG VI. ASSEMBLED and tyi'd, let us focial agree. With the Monarch who fit* on the throne, " ' " " F«r he charges a glafs, and rourtd let it ptfs, lo celebrate ancient St. John. Tbong;h babblers may prattle in fliewing their fpleen, Iheir fpite we compare to the drone. For in love and fweet harrtony ftUl vre'll a^eef'^ »^J To celebrate ancient St. Johft. * * The world's in pain our fecrets to gain. In ignorance let them think on, For in love and fweet harmony ftill we'll ajrree. To celebrate ancient sit. J^. ' With toaft after toalt let us drink to the king, Kemen:b'ringthe great Solomon, For his aaions were rare, by the compafs and fquare, 1 hus celebrate ancient St. John. Then join hand in hand, in a body firm ftaud, * Our carea and our troubles be gone, i 9 4f ■A -jatpima^iatlft.' ,.v&:f6iSi^, $o Let us loTf , Idugh, and Cinp ; love the Ladrcs and Kin^^ Tliut cclcbratv «itci«.nt St. John. ' ^ SONG VII. DFHOI.D in t Lodge we dear Brethren are met| A;k1 in proper order together are ftt j Our frcret* to none but ourfclvrs ftiall be known, Our anions to none but Frce-Mafona be (hewn. Dcrry Joivn, Juiun, down, Jerry down. Let fcrothrrly love be among uareviv'd i Let us ftand by our laws, tliat are wifely contriv'd ) And then all the dorioui creation Ihall fee, That none are fo loving, fo friendly at we. Dirty down, tsf(> The temple, and many a magnificent pile, Ev'n buildinga now (landing within our own ifle, VViti) wifdom contriv'd, with bcuuty v fin'd, With ilrength lo fupport, and the building to bind. JDerry damn, tjc, Thofe noble grand ftru£lure» will always proclaim, What honor is due to a Free Mafon's name, Ev'n apes to come, when our work they do fee, Will (trlve with each other like us to be free. Dirr\ :hwn, t*fm What though foine of late, bv their fplecn, plainly (hovr They fain would deride what they gladly wouW know } Let ev'ry true Brother thcfc vermin d«.ipifc, And the ancient grand fecret kept ba»:k itvm their eyea. • • •"» ''-:■; ■•■ " »;! >;'^^s',:' f" •■ Dtrry dowH, ii/'c. Then, Brethren, let's all put our hand to our heart, And refolve from true Mafonry ne'er to depart : And when the laft trumpet on the earth (hall dcfcend. Our Lodge will be closi'd, and our fecrcts (hall end. Derry down, isfe. SONG VIIL (TUNE, r//£ MILLER OF MANSFIELD.) HOW happy a Mafon ! whofe bofom dill glow! With friendfliip, and ever moft cheerfully goes ; Ti>' clfcfts of the myderies lodg'd in his brcafV, Mylleries rever'd.andby princes pofTefs'd. Our friend, and our bottle, we heft can enjoy, No rancour, no envy our quiet annoy, idrcs and Ktif^r are met| mown, hown. town* contriv'd } Dtriy down, U(, ivn iflc, 'd, ;; to bind. Dtfry Hotvn, i^c, roclaim, me, do fee, ree. Dirr\- ihwti, (S'a , plainly (how to\iU know { ic, •vn their eyca. JJerry dovin, li!c, ur heart, ■. ;part : tail dcfcend, (hall end. Derry down, ^c. FIELD.) 1 glowi roes ; J brealV, •d. Our plumb-line and compafi, om- fquiire and our tooV,"" Dircd » : • -' No claf«, or rrofdlion, with Maf«n« compare* -'«'*"•■' • ■•'■ • To give a fond liiflrc, wc nc'erneod a cnfl, ■ ' > . ' Since honor and virtue remain in our breull. ' ' ^t " ■ i> We'll chartn tlie rude world when wc clnp, laugh, nnd finy If fo happy a Mufon, fay, who'd be a king i SONG IX. •j!.: t J LET worthy Brethren nil rombine, I'or to adorn our my (lie art ; i '- So as the Craft may viit (hinc, And clear each faithful Brothcr'n hcait. Then Brethren nil in chonit fmg, Profper the Craft, and blefs the king. .!,,f .J" I o'l' .« A :;0 Well levell'd.plumb'd.and fquar'd aright. Five noble orders upright iland I ' .t-.f'tV; . Wifdom, and Strength, with Beauty'* height, '-I ' • ■! The wonder of the world command. ThenBuihrenall, 4t Ye fools and cowans, all who plot, '^" For to obtain our myftery : ' "''' Ye ftrive in vain, attempt it not, ""' Such crtatuic* never (hall be free. Then Bictli'rcn a'j'l, ic. The wife, the noble, good,' and great, - ».i A Can only be accepted here j Ti)e knave or foolj though deck'd in ftatc, .' ^'^•* •* ''.^* .Shall ne'er approacji the Mailer's chair. ^ Then Brethrei) all, &c. Now fill your glalTes, charge them high, - ■ . !7s' Let ant Grand Mailer's health go round ; ■ . - And let each heart o'erflow with joy. And .ove and unity abound. Then Brethren alj, 5:c. SONGX. • ' = " ON, on, ray dear brethren, purfue the great Icflurc, And re(ii)e on the rule* of old architefture '- Migh honor to Mafons the craft daily brings, 'iV) tliolc brothers of princes, and fellow* to k kings. 1 )l|inW>W!|*iW.i-tfije%«^;«^r^^^:^xs,-«.^4«,,t^. ill We drove the rude Vandals and Goths off^e ftag«» , And reviv'd the old arts of Auguftus' fam'd age ; Vefpafian deftroy'd the vaft temple in vain, Since fo many now rife under this noble reigd. . . - ; ' ■ ■"> The noble five orders, compos'd with fuch art, ' Shall amaze the fwift eye, and engage the whole heart } Proportion, fweet harmony, gracing the whole, Gives our work, like the glorious creation, a fouL < '. Then, Matter, and Brethren, preferve your great nanv. This Lodge, fo majeftic, Jhall purchafe you fame : Revcr'd it fliall ftand till all nature expire, And its glories ne'er fade till the world is on fire. . T T,' See, fee, behold here what rewards all our toil, • Our genius infpires, and bids labour fmile ; -Z 1 \) oi^i- noble Grand Matter let a bumper be cj;own'd,.v To all Mafons a bumper — fo let it go round. 1 , :i. fjiT Again, my lov'd brethren, again let it pals. Our ancient firm union cement with a glafs : '>-, j ," '' ,V And all the contention 'mong Mafons (hall be, ;. [ Who better can work, or who better agree, ,, , , 7 / ..,',..." _ ■ SONG XI. ■ ' ONCE I was blind and could not fee» •.,. . •_ \ / All was dark with me around, ^ . /,, . . ;i But Providence provided me, .^j ..,:,,-^ v And foon a friend 1 found ; , .V^ Thro* hidden paths my friend me led. Such paths as babblers ne'er (hall tread. iVith a /a, la, la, hy la* la, j" . v; ; He took all itumbling -blocks away. That I might walkieciffc, . And brought me long ere break of dfty To Sol's bright Temple door. Where we both admittance foiind* ■ct) By help of magic fpell and found, ~X0 With a fa, la, i^.e. The curber of my rafh attempt, j Did then my breaft alanui And hinted I was not exempt. Nor free from double harm ; * Which put a ftop to rifing pride. And made me truft more to my guide. Wiihaf*,la,^c. ■ ■,v.iiv: T:>. ii'?v;(..a /V i..l V '«?©»^'^«jh(iti^-',.*i~>-iip^=*i^.--. '■'' ■*■ !■'» 'Tlfp^ilfcllHiJWSW^"- ■"^^S^r-*-?*-- n- •■> (F^eftag«y I age ; gd. , .' . h art) vholc heart } ifouL; :- • ur great nanv, fame : ■I n fire. r ■."(■. lur toil( le crown'd,. . id. ., 'i -I.';;'/.' als, ' • be, , t •; d. • * ■-■ ay With fober pace { th<;i? ifin le4> And brought to Sol's bright throne ; Wheite I was cblig'd to flop, ; ,'. .. Till I myfelf made knowa^ - 1 ^With hideous noifc Iroand was brought, For to obtain that which I foughj,. _ . , IVitb a /j, la, tfr. • ' •' •;' ■ ' •i. V*. In humble poilure i|iiii due form, ' I liil'ned with gopd will ; -' • Inftead of mighty' uoifeaad ftorm, ' -.1 All then was calm aad ftill. Such charming founds I then did heai*, As quite espdl'd all doubt and fear. With a fa, la, iS'e>, '. ' -" The mighty Monarch from his throne Bid darknefs then withdraw. No fooner faid than it was done, '^^** And great things tWlen I faw ; ' "•- But what they were I'll not now tell, ' But fuch they "were a» here fhall dwell. With a fa, la, i^c. '■■■<• t> 1 ■' 1 j' ; - 1) '.". /; •■ 'n Then round and round me he did tie A noble ancient charm ; All future darknefs to defy, And ward off cowans harm. So I return from whence I came, I'- • Not what I was, but what I am. •' * -^ With a fa, lay fife. ;^ iH; '^ "'. soNO-xu. ''';^-.a^ rHE MASTBR't SONC. i^.J,":' THUS mighty Ea/lern iings, and fome " * Of Hiram's race, and mo.narchs good, Oi Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome, True jlrchiteSure underftood ;,-,!•, , ' 7 No wonder then if Mafont join • , . ;, ' •', To celebrate thofe ikfa/bo lingt^' [-., ; With foleran note and lowing wine, While ev'gr Broihtr jointly fings. ' . • (.'fiV/ Mcf '.:v -<:-r-.% . L'. Chorus. . ti^ho can unfold the royal art ? Or ftng its Secrets /« a fong ?■ They're fafely iep' in Mafon's heartf /tncl to the ancierit Lodge belong. t V. i::- -*r*«!WiiiiiiBW!i^'WT . i ..n»i! . ...I iJii i i^' aaae a TB S ' MH F "^' '"^''**^*'*'''*''^^ 54 m 80MG XIII. ^ 7 7ff* WARDEN*! SONG : Or Hnrotr 9r MASONRY BY OR. AMDBRtON. TO BE SUNG AT THE ^ARTMRIT CQlUMUNJCATlOIf. WHENE'ER we are alonr, . . ., . And ev'ry ftranger gone, * ' Infummer, autumn, winter, fpHng,. ?}'u!;j -.rJi .' '. £ Begin to play, begin to fing, &iu>X..> i . I The mJg-A/y genius of the /i^j» Lodt** -■-'-■ .-i\ \ii hi^t^X In every age •.'•.*. That did /engage, ^ .^ - u?. And well infpir'd the prince, the prieil, Uie Judge* :^\ The noble and the wife to jojo ,, , ■ .>, In rearing Mafon's ^ran^/^^yfj-ft. The grand dejign to roar, Liiit Was ever Mafon's care, From Adam down, before the '^ Whofe art old Noah underftocd,. And did impart ta jf^het, Sheni, i\nd IjtiftHf Who taught their race To build apace Proud Babtl's towit and tow'r, until it came To bff admir'd too much, and then Difperfcd were the fong of men, - v*^ ... But though their tongues confus'd In diftant climes they iis'd. They brought from Sh'mah order* good. To rear the art they underftoo:! ; Therefore fing firft the princes of tlie ifles ; Next Belus great, Whofix'd his feat * •"-".:. In old AJfyrin, building ftately/«/fx ,• ,. And Mituraim's pyramids among The other fubjedls of our fong. o'/l ii,- ■% -^n And She>n, who did inftil -^ ^ ■ .' : ' • The ufcful won'drous fkill '. »'' Into the minds of nations great ; Aiid Abram next who did relate Th' AJfyrian learning to his font, that when In Egypt* s land By Pharaoh' t hand, . ^ Were roughly ta'ight to be moft (kilful men ) Till their grand mafter Mofct rofe, And them deliver'd fro:© their foes. •• ^••»- •-r^- i.-«-^«*'>- - '^T^^ riCATIOIf. . . i • '! ft , I VI! J ..-/. But who can fing his praife. Who did the t£;nt uprailc ? -• ; Then fing his workzncn true a» ftee>, jlheliafund Ba»alee/ i Sing Tire ani Syclon and Phtiieciaas o\if> ' But Samfon's blot Is ne'er forgot : He blabb'd his Secrets to his wife that foM Her hufband, who at laft pull'd down The houfe on all in Gcnta town. But Solomon the king, With folemn note we fing. Who rear*d at length the grand difignt By wealth, and pow'r, and art divine ; Help'd by the learned Hiram Tjran Prince^ By Craftimen good. That undcrftood ' . Wife Hiram Ahijps charming influence : He aided Jetui/b mafters bright, Wbofe curious works none can recil^ Thefe glorious Mafon iingt. Each thankful brother fiiigs. Who to its Zei.ith rais'd the art. And to all nations did impart The ufeful Ikill : for form the temple fine To ev'ry land. And foreign ftrand. The Craftsmen march'd, and taught the grand dejign Of which the kings, with mighty peer«« And learned men were oTerfeeri. Diana*s temple next. In Lejir Jfia fixt ; And Babylon's proud \rsXi9, the feat .•■..'•• Of Neittchadnexxar the great ; The tomb of Maufolus the Carian king t With many a pile Of lofty ftile la Africa and Greater Afia fing, ^ In Greece, in Sicily and Rome That had thofe nations overcome. Then fing Auguflus too, The gen'ral matter true. Who by Vitruvias did refine And fpread the Mafons* grand drjiga Through narth and w0 ; till ancient Britons chofc Z3 WPW |IJ II •'iP«'i'"Wli;* Deftroy'd the flc.'U.of nwny-M ago. -^ .wis - s**! ■>"• S' -»ti At length the Gothtc Jtyie ,7 . > ;j| Prevail'd ii^ri/oii'jr Ifle, t.. ! ';£»,: - When Mafon's i .«•*«:.' That rival'd wife 'Palladia, juftly prais'd :. In Italy and Britain too, ^. c For Architcfture firm and true . . ! And thence in ev'ry reign Did Majonry obtain. With kings, the noble and the wife, ,, ,^, Whofe fame refounding to the (kies Excites the prefent age in lodge to join. And aprons wear With (kill and care, , f. " To raife the Mafon's ancient ^nJitV^^n, And to revive th* Augujianfiyk In many an artful^lorious pile. , '•*" From henceforth ever fing The Craftsman and tlie king, With poetry' and mufic fweet, Refound their harmony complete ; » > And with Geometry in flcilful hand, Dae homage pay, - ' . Without delay, To Byron, noble lord, our mailer gnund ; He rules the Free-born fohit t^ art, Ey love and friendOiip, hand and htart. r .'I .tci .1 t''f* W'S ^ ■■P»ww;-^WS|JI«K" t^p^T'-^^t^V ^^^■^tff?»^»^*v«^''?^***f% fvi'-'T*^ ' - »I ife -a,; ■' . *■ ■ ■ . ■ I'. . ; •. - -** .1 •- .?-. . .■!' ', 1 <«r. ¥ 57 CHORUS, Who can rehcarfe the praife. In fofl poetic lays, Or folid profe, of Mal'ons true, Whoff art tnmfcends the common view ? Their Secrets ne'er to Strangers yet cxpos'd, Preferv'd fliall be 13y Mafons Free, And only to the ancient Lodge difclos'd ; Becaufe tl;iey're k-rpt in Mafons' hearty By Brethren of the royal art. SONG XIV. A NEW SONG, BT BROTHER OATIS. *TIS Mafonry unites mankind. To rjt i.erous aftions forms the foul ; So llrift in union, we're conjoin'd, One fpirit aiiimatei the whole. Chorus. Then let manh'ind our deeds approve^ Since union, harmony and love. Shall luaft us tr 'he realms above. Where'er i.fpiring domes arif?. Wherever facred altars ftand ; . - Thofe altars l-/laze up to the (Ivies, Thofe domes proclaim the Mafon's hand. l.CV^ The ftone unfhap'd as lumber lies. Till Mafon's art its form refines ; So pallions do our fouls difguife, Till focial virtue calms our minds. Let wretches at our manhcud rail, But thofe who once our judgment provc> Will own that thofe who build fo well, With equal ciicrgy can love. Though ftill our chief concern and care, Be to deferve a Brother's name ; Forever mindful of the Fair, ,■ Their choiceft favors dill we claim. From us pale difcord long has fled. With all her train of mortal fpite. Then let, tfe. Then let, Ufe. Then let, i^c. Then let, tifc. *T|ffcf*^»*"*Hfel' 1 ■:■!: Nor in our Lodge dare (hew her head, Sunk ill the gloom of tiidlcfs night. Then let, tf f, My Brethren, charee your gliiflcs high. To our Graiid-MalUr'b noble name ; Our Ihouis fhall b-U the vauUcd nRGT HER 0A7ES. BY Mafon's art the afpiring dome In various columns (hall arife ; ■ • • *■ AD chmates arc their native home, Tlieir Godlike aftions reach the flcifS. . Heroes and kings revere their name. While poets fing their lading fame. Great, noble, geu'rous, good and brave, : Arf titles they mod julUy claim ; Their deeds (hall live beyond the grave. Which fome unborn (hall loud pioclaim. Time (hall their glorious afts enroll, ,./ While love and hicnd(hip charm the foal. * - . SONG XVI* SOiXG Sr A BROTHER.', >.. LET Masonry be now my theme, ' ' ' Throvigiiout the globe to fpread its fame, ; '• -'.'I "n^. , Ai.d eternize each worthy Brother's name ; » -v , , Your praife (hall to the (i! »;jww «, Tben let, He, Then let, Ufe. ahh u to he drank. e. laim. the fouI> J.I -iC^ eds be crowned* ye. S9 jr*«r^- Let noble Cratuford's health go round, In fvvelling cups all care be drown'd, And hearts united 'mongft the craft be found : May everlafting fccnts of joy His peaceful hours of blifs employ, Which time's all conqu'ring hand ftiall ne'er, /hall ne'er dcftroy. Singt l^c. My Brethren thus all cares refign, Your hearts let glow with thoughts divine, And veneration fhow to S-jlomou'i fhrine. Our annual tribute thus we'll pay, Tiuit hte pollerity fliall fay, We've crowu'd with joy this glorious, happy, hapj y, Sing, UfCf SONG, ET A BnOrilRR. TUNK — GftCtOT MiOAI. WITH harmony and flowing vjinc, My brethren all come with me join ; To celebrate tliis happy day, And to our Mailer homage pay. Hail ! happy, happy, facred place Wliere friendlhip fmiles in ev'ry face j And royal an dotii fill the chair, Adorned with his noble fquare. Next fings my mufe our warden's praifc» With chorus loud in tuneful lays ; Oh may thefe columns ne'er decay, ' Until the world diffolves away. My brethren all come join with me. To fing the praife of Mifonry ; Tiie noble, faithful and the brave. Whofe arts (hall live beyond the grave. Let envy hide her (hameful face Before U3 ancient fons of peace ; Whofe golden precepts l^.iil remain, free from envy, pride or ttain. .'■ -, . glorious art. Sing, Wf- ■I TOASTS AND SENTIMENTS FOR THE SOCIETY OF FREE-MASONS. TO tlic King and the Craft. To all the KiiifTs, rHiiccs and Potentates who ever propa. gated the Royal Art. To all tiic Fraternity round the globe. To all the nohle Lords, and Right Worn>ipful Brothers that have been Grand Mailers. The Grand Lodge of Seotland. The Grand Lodge of England. The Grand Lodge of Ireland. To aH well-difpofed Mafons. To the perpetual honor of Free Mafons. To the Mailer and Wardens of all regular LodgC3. To all true and faithful Brothers. "* To all free-born fons of the ancic nt and honorable Craft. To the memory of him who firft planted the Vine. To Mafons and to Mafons' bairns, And Women with both wit and char ms, That love to lie in Mafons' arms. To all the female friends of Free Maions. To him that fnll the work began. To the memory of the Tyran Artift. To the ancient ions of peace. . , • To all upright and pure Mafons. Profperity to the ancient and honorable Craft. To the fecret and lilen:. To all Mafons who walk in the hne. ■ • . To him that did the Temple rear. To every true and faithful heart, - '^ ' That Hill preferves the fecret art. » _ • To all that live within compafs and fquarc. To all fecial Free Mafons. To all true Mafons and upright, Who faw the eaft where rofe the light. To the incvcafe of perpetual friendfliip and peace among the an- cient Craft. To each charming fair and faithful flie. Who loves tlie craft (if Mafonry. To all ancient Free Mafons, wiierevtr oppre.'s'd or difpers'd. To earli faitliful I.rother both ancient and young, Who governs his paDions and bridles his tongue. T: M M M M A T( M M Ti E E M M M M E M Pi M M [TS 3 who ever propa. if 111 Brothers that .llgC3. iblc Craft. Vine. eace among the an- s'd or difpers'd. nd young, tongue. 6i •^^^^ To all thofe who (leer their courfe by the three great L— 3 of Mafonry. May every Mafoii be enabled to aft fo as to have an approving monitor. May the Lodges in thil plaec be diftinguifhcd for love, peace and liannony. May all Free Mafons be enabled to aft in ftrift conformity to the niles of tluir order. May our aftions as Mafons be properly fquarcd. A proper application of the 24 inch fjuage, fo as that wc may meal'urc out, and hufband our time to the bell purpofes. To him who ufes the mallet in knocking off thofe fupcrfluous paflions that in any manner degrade the man or Mafon. May the lives of all Free Mafons, be fpent in afts of true piety, highly feafoned with tranquility. May tlie Mafon's conduft be fo uniform as he may not be afhamed to take a retrofpeftivc view of it. The abfcnt Brethren of this Lodge. Eveiy worthy Brother who was at firft duly prepared, and whofe heart ftill retains an awful regard to the three great lights of Mafonry. Every Brother who maintains a conftancy in love, and fincerity in fricnddiip. May the Brethren of our glorious craft be ever diftinguifhed in the world by their regular lives, more than by their gloves and aprons. May the fquarc, plumb-line, and level, regulate the conduft of every Brother. May virtue ever dircft oi,/ aftions with refpeft to ourfelves, juf- tice to tliofe with whom we deal ; mercy, love and charity to all mankind. May every worthy Brother who is willing to work and labour through the day, ss his condition requires, be happy at night with his friend, his love, and a checrfid glafs. Every Brother who keeps the key of knowledge from all intru- ders, but will cheerfully open it to a worthy Brother. May Mafonry flouiifh until nature expire, And its glories ne'er fade till the world's on fire. May every fociety inlliluted for the promotion of virtue flourifli. M:iy concord, peace, and harmony fubfill in all regular LodgeS| and always diftinguilh the fraternity of Free Mafons. Prolperity to Mafons and Mafonry. May ever^' Brotlicr learn to live within the compafles, and watch npoi. he iquave. M;'y t!ic profpeft of riches never have that efTeft upon a Mafon, as to induce him to that which is repugnant to virtue. ^ "a •'SB^^itm*^^'**-- ■'iTaymirconvcrfalionbc fuil., a« that youth may therein find iullruftioii, women modclly, the agert rtfpca, and all men Ma7 Ptacc. harmony, and concord fubfift among Frcc-Mafons; and may every idle difpute and frivoloui diftinaiou be buried in oblivion. The Miifon that knows the true value and ufc of his tools. All true friends of the craft. May every Brother who i» lawfully and regularly entered into oiir focicty, which is both ancient and honorable, be as duly in- ttruAed in the true morals thtieot. May M;\fonry prove as univerfal, as it is honorable and ufefuL The memory of the dilUnguifhtd three. May unity, friendlhip, and brotherly love, ever diftinguifti the Brethren of the ancient craft. All regular Lodges. , • , r u May the morning have no occafion to ccnfurc the night fpcnt by Free Malons. May every Brother have a heart to feel, and a hand to give. May no Free Mafon wifh for more liberty than conftitutts happU ncfs, nor more freedom than tends to the public good. May we never condemn that in a Brother, which we would par- don in ourfelvca. May the cares which haunt the heart of the covetous, be tin- known to a Free Mafon. May no Free Mafon dcfire plenty, but with the benevolent view to relieve the indigent. May the deformity of vice in other men, teach a Mafon to abhor his own. May wc be more ready to coirefl our own faults, than to pubulh the errors of the Brethren. May every Free Mafon participate iu the happinefs of a brother. May we never raflily believe the report we hear, which is prejudi. cial to a Brother. May difcord, party rage, and infolencc, be forever rooted out from among Mafons. May all Free Mafons go hand in hand in the road to virtue. May all Free Mafons ever tafte and relifh the fweets of freedom. May the hearts of Free Mafons agree, although their heads fhould differ. May tlie M >fons' conduft be fo uniform as to convince the natur* al world, that they dwell in htht. May honour and honeily diilinguilh the Brethren. Tlic humble beggar. v s > Relief to all indigent Brethren. May all Fr.' Mifonslive in love, and die ia peace. To Mafonry, frieudfliip, and love. .V,-, , ..N ip y j j«r a i fe i_'j >-i i^ ar'--;i8y< may therein find c£l, and all men ng Frcc-Mafons ; tindlion be buried ii his tools. !y entered into our le, be as duly in- able and ufcful. er diftinguidi the the night fpcnt by hand to give. 1 conftitults happi- iblic good. lich we would par* ! covetous, be un- :he benevolent view t a Mafun to abhor ilts, than to publifh liners of a brother, ar, which is prejudi* forever rooted out road to virtue. : fweets of freedom, huugh their heads I convince the Mturk hren. The heart which conceals, ♦ And the tongue that ne'er reveals. May no Free-Maion tarte the bitter apples of affliifliou. To the nation's wealth and glory. To the innocent and laithful craft. To a happy nieiling. May the trowns of refcntmcnt never be known nmonj!; us. M.iy the gentle fplrit of love animate the heart of every Mafon. May hypocrify, faftion, and ilrifc, be forever rooted from every Lodge. May every Free Mafon be diftinguifticd by the internal ornament of an upright heart. May tlic Brethren in this place be united to one another by the bond of love. May every Free Mafon have as much genuine philofophy, as that he may neither be too mueh exalted witli the fniiks of prof- perity, nor too much dejeded with the frowns of adverfity. May Free Mafons ever talle and relifli the fweets of domeftic contentment. May the foundation of ever)' regular Lodge be folid, its building fure, and its members numerous and haj)py. May eve)7 Free Mnfon have health, peace and plenty. May every Free Mofou find conilancy in love, and finccrity in friendfhip. May the Free Mafon's confcicnce be found, though his fortune be rotten. May temptation never conquer a Free Mafon's virtue. Honor and iuflucnee to every public fpirited Brother. May every worthyBrothcr have a headto earn, and a heart to fpend. May all Free Mafons pUafe, and be pleafed. Peace and plenty to ever/ Brother. Heahh, love, and i^ady rhino to the whole fraternity. May the Mafon's reward be equal to his merit. May every Brother who has merit, never want encouragement. FINIS. peace. 4 'i '■■ •r m K' '""^Ifcftuw*.. m^