EtBRACED IN THA DEGRUE1  OF THE
LODGE. CHAPTER AND ENCAMPM3ENT;
EMRELLISHED WITH
;ptar'o  of E rte /uiitreb Fngrabtings.
TOGECTHER WITH
FORMIS OF MASONIC DOCUCIENTS, NOTES.
SONGS, DATES, ETC.
COM(PILEgD AND ARRBA NGERD
BY ROBERT MACOY.
PAST MATER, PAST GRAND 8ECRETAR, PAST GRAND COMANDER
GRAND RESCORDER~ ETC.
REVISED  EDITION.
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ERtered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by
CLARK & MAYNARD,
in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of New York.
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PREFACE.
IN presenting to the Fraternity another edition of the
& MASONIC MANUAL," in an enlarged and more comprehliensive character, the compiler cannot forego the opportunity of acknowledging his obligations to the Brotherhood for the very liberal and flattering testimonials of
their approbation extended to him, as well as to those
who have taken so warm an interest in the appearance of
the present edition.
The great aim of the present issue is intended to fill a
VACUUM long existing in the Order-that of rendering, ill
a practical sense, the best method of assisting the learner
in acquiring a knowledge of the rites and ceremonies of
the various branches of the Order, principally through
the aid of well-arranged emblems, illustrating the symbols of the Craft.
The compiler, desirous of aiding the studious novitiate
in his laudable ambition to climb the ladder of Masonic
Preferment, has copiously embellished the capitular degrees with many entirely new and appropriate emblems,
illustrating the lectures therein, and with such perspicuity as to render a thorough understanding of them
easy of attainment.
The degrees of Knighthood have also been favored
with a variety of plain and intelligible designs, emblematical ef those beautiful subsidiary appendages to Freemasonry, and so far rendered applicable to the work as
to require but little further elucidation to familiarize the
Sir Knight with the minutiae of the chivahlic branch of
the institution.
The numerous representations of JEWELS, for Grand
and Subordinate Lodges, Chapters, and Encampments,
selected from every accessible authentic source, will, no 
PREFACE.
doubt, be practicably beneficial to the members of the
fraternity.
The Charges, Ceremonies of Consecration. Dedication,
and Installation are selected from the works of the oldest
standard Masonic writers, with such corrections onlv as
are deemed essential to avoid prolixity of verbiage.
The subjoined forms of Masonic Documents are highly
esteemed for their utility and correctness, and are estimated as articles of great value to the Craft generally.
The entire work has been prepared with the utmost
attention to accuracy, and a due regard to the solemn
injunction-" to preserve the ancient landmarks of the
Order." The compiler asks but an examination of its
internal arrangements to convince the reader that no
expense has been spared in furnishing a very extensive
"MASONIC POCKET COMPANION," and, in presenting it
to the Brotherhood, he desires that it shall stand entirely upon its merits for their approbation.
THE COMPILER
PUBLISHERS' NOTICE.
THE Masonic public are herewith presented with a
revised edition of "MAvoY's MASONIC MANUAL." 
Although this work has had for the last fifteen years a
sale far surpassing that of any other of the kind, it was
found that to meet the wants of the ORDER at the present time it needed revision.
This labor was committed to the hands of Bro. Wm.
M. Cunningham, who is well known to the CRAFT, and
whose name will be a sufficient guarantee that the work
in its present form-is complete and correct.
As such the publishers commend it to the confidence
and favor of the MAsoNIC FRATERNITY.
June, 1867. 
(ONTENTS.
NTRODUCTION,   -                    -   -
Charge at Opening,      -      -.         9
Charge at Closing,     -         -        10
Ancient Charges,     -   -   -            13
ENTERED APPRENTICE,        -   -   -          17
FELLOW COAFT,       -.- - -                  40)
MASTER MASON,.. —--   b7
MARK MASTER, -. —---  85
PRESENT OR PAST MASTER,  -   -   -   -   97
Form of Petition for a new Lodge,  -      98
Ceremony of Constitution,    -   -   -  100
-"      Consecration, -   -   -   106
"   Installation,   -   -   - 109
"   Laying Foundation Stones,  122
"   Dedication of Masonic Halls, 126
"    at Funerals,          -     -   -  132
MOST EXCE.L,ENT MASTER,       -      - -    141
ROyA, ARCH,    -   -   -   -   -   - 155 
CONTENTS.
ROYAL MASTER,      -   -   -
SELECT MASTER.-  --
Installation Ceremonies, -   -
ORDER OF PRIESTHOOD,  -   -
Installation Ceremonies, -   -
KNIGHTS OF THE RED CROSS,  -
KNIGHTS TEMPLARS,   -   - -
KNIGHTS OF MALTA, - - -
Installation Ceremonies, -   -
MASONIC CALENDAR, -   -   -
'ORMS OF MASONIC DOCUMENTS, -
JEWELS
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- 184
190
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204
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- 252
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- 273
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INTRODUCTION
I N T R 0 D U C T I 0 N
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ati,E-iMiASON1'Y is a MORAlI
E  ORDER, instituted by virtuous
U.men,  with the praiseworthy des              gn of recalling to our remem                  brance the most sublime
- TRUTHS, in the midst of the
most innocent and social pleasures,-founded on
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a beautiful SYSTEM OF MORALITY, veiled in alle.
gory and illustrated by symbols. TRUTH is its
centre,-the point whence its radii diverge, point
out to its disciples a correct knowledge of the Great
Architect of the Universe, and the moral laws
which he has ordained for their government.
A proper administration of the various ceremonies connected with our ritual is of the first importance and worthy of our serious consideration. The
rites and ceremonies of Free-masonry form the
distinctive peculiarity of the Institution. In their
nature they are simple-in their end instructive.
They naturally excite a high degree of curiosity
in a newly initiated brother, and create an earnest
desire to investigate their meaning, and to become
acquainted with their object and design. It requires, however, both serious application and
untiring diligence to ascertain the precise nature
of every ceremony which our ancient brethren saw
reason to adopt in the formation of an exclusive
system, which was to pass through the world unconnected with the religion and politics of all
times, and of every people among whom it should
flourish and increase. In order to preserve our
ceremonies from the hand of innovation, it is
essentially necessary that every officer should be
thoroughly acquainted with them, and that a firm
determination should exist among the craft to admit
no change. A few words here or there may not in
themselves appear of much consequence, yet, by
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frequent allowance, we become habituated to them,
and thus open the door to evils of more serious
magnitude. There is, there can be, no safety but
in a rigid adherence to the ancient ceremonies of
the Order.
The first of these that claim our attention are
those employed in opening and closing the Lodge;
much might here be said in relation to them did
they admit of written elucidation, but as they are
necessarily kept within the body of the Lodge,
nothing but vague and unsatisfactory hints could
be given respecting them; we therefore prefer to
pass them in silence, urging as a recommendation to visit each other as the best method of
keeping out innovation and preserving entire uniformity.
In connection with this ceremony, a variety of
charges have, at various times, been used by the
Order; from the number, we cull the two following, as well for their simple beauty as for the
wholesome truths contained in them.
CHARGE AT OPENING.
"The ways of virtue are beautiful.  Knowledge
IS attained by degrees. Wisdom dwells with contemplation: there we must seek her. Let us then,
Brethren, apply ourselves with becoming zeal to
the practice of the excellent principles inculcated
oy our Order. Let us ever remember that the
great objects of our association are, the restraint
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of improper desires and passions, the cultivation of
an active benevolence, and the promotion of a
correct knowledge of the duties we owe to God,
our neighbor and ourselves. Let us be united, and
practise with assiduity the sacred tenets of our
Order. Let all private animosities, if any unhappily exist, give place to affection and brotherly love.
It is a useless parade to talk of the subjection of
irregular passions within the walls of the Lodge, if
we permit them to triumph in our intercourse with
each other. Uniting in the grand design, let us be
happy ourselves and endeavor to promote the happiness of others. Let us cultivate the great moral
virtues which are laid down on our Masonic Trestleboard, and improve in every thing that is good,
amiable and useful. Let the benign Genius of the
Mystic Art preside over our councils, and under
her sway let us act with a dignity becoming the
high moral character of our venerable Institution."
CHARGE AT CLOSING
"Brethren:  You are now about to quit this
sacred retreat of friendship and virtue, to mix again
with the world. Amidst its concerns and employments, forget not the duties you have heard so
frequently inculcated and forcibly recommended in
this Lodge. Be diligent, prudent, temperate, discreet.  Remember that around this altar you have
promised to befriend and relieve every Brother who
shall need your assistance. Remember that you
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have promised to remind him, in the most tender
manner, of his failings, and aid his reformation.
Vindicate his character, when wrongfully traduced.
Suggest in his behalf the most candid and favorable circumstances. Is he justly reprehended!.-Let
the world observe how Masons love one another.
"I These generous principles are to extend further.
Every human being has a claim upon your kind
offices.'Do good unto all.' Recommend it more
'especially to the household of the FAITHFUL.'
"By diligence in the duties of your respective
callings; by liberal benevolence and diffusive charity; by constancy and fidelity in your friendships,
discover the beneficial and happy effects of this
ancient and honorable Institution. Let it not be
supposed that you have here'LABORED in vain, and
spent your STRENGTH for nought; for your WORK
is with the LORD and your RECOMPENSE with your
GOD.'
"Finally, Brethren, be ye all of one mind,-live
in peace, and may the God of love and peace delight to dwell with and bless you!"
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ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES.
By the regulations of the Fraternity, a candidate
for the mysteries of Masonry cannot be initiated in
any regular Lodge, without having been proposed
at a preceding regular meeting. All applications
for initiation should be made in writing, giving
name, residence, age, occupation, and references.
The petition, having been read in open Lodge, is
placed on file. A committee is then appointed to
investigate the character and qualifications of the
petitioner. If, at the next regular meeting of the
Lodge, the report of the Committee be favorable,
and the candidate is admitted, he is required to
give his free and full assent to the following inter rogations:
1. "Do you seriously declare, upon your honor, before these gentlemen, that, unbiased by friends, and uninfluenced by mercenary motives,
you freely and voluntarily offer yourself a candidate for the mysteries
of Masonry!
2. "Do you eriously declare, upon your honor, before these gentle.
men, that you are prompted to olicit the privileges of Masonry by a
favorable opinion conceived of ti e Institution, a desire of knowledge,
and a sincere wish of being serviceable to your fellow-creatures!
3. "Do you seriously declare, upon your honor, before these gentle
men, that you will cheerfully cenform to all the ancient establishea
asages and customs of the Fraternity I"
4. Do you solemnly declare upon your honor that you have never
petitioned any other lodge for initition, and been rejected?I
The candidate, if no objection be urged to the contrary, is then introduced in due and ancient form.
Having thus spoken of the Lodge and its officers,
a ifew words to the craft themselves might not be
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deemed out of place; but we prefer to speak to
them in the plain yet eloquent language of the
following charges, worthy the attention of all men,
and particularly the zealous enquirer for MAsONIC
TRUm.
ANCIENT CHARGES.
THE PRIVATE DTJTIES OF MASONS.
Whoever would be a Mason should know how to
practise all the private virtues. He should avoid
all manner of intemperance or excess, which might
prevent his performance of the laudable duties of
his Craft, or lead him into enormities which would
reflect dishonor upon the ancient Fraternity. He
is to be industrious in his profession, and true to
the Master he serves. He is to labor justly, and
not to eat any man's bread for nought; but to pay
truly for his meat and drink. What leisure his
labor allows, he is to employ in studying the arts
and sciences with a diligent mind, that he may the
better perform all his duties to his Creator, his
country, his neighbor and himself
He is to seek and acquire, as far as possible, the
virtues of patience, meekness, self-denial, forbearance, a,d the like, which give him the command
over himself, and enable him to govern his own
family with affection, dignity and prudence: at the
same time checking every disposition injurious to
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the world and promoting that love anid service which
Brethren )f the same household owe to each other.
Therefore, to afford succor to the distressed, to
divide our bread with the industrious poor, and to
put the misguided traveler into the way, are duties
of the Craft, suitable to its dignity and expressive
of its usefulness. But, though a Mason is never to
shut his ear unkindly against the complaints of
any of the human race, yet when a Brother is op pressed or suffers, he is in a more peculiar manner
called upon to open his whole soul in love and com passion to him, and to relieve him without prejudice, according to his capacity.
It is also necessary, that all who would be true
Masons should learn to abstain from all malice,
,lander and evil speaking; from all provoking,
reproachful and ungodly language; keeping always
a tongue of good report.
A Mason should know how to obey those who
are set over him; however inferior they may be in
worldly rank or condition. For although Masonry
divests no man of his honors and titles, yet, in a
Lodge, pre-eminence of virtue, and knowledge in
the art, is considered as the true source of all nobility, rule and government.
The virtue indispensably requisite in Masons isSECRECY. This is the guard of their confidence,
and the security of their trust   So great a stress is
to be laid upon it, that it is enforced under the
strongest obligations; nor, in their esteem, is any
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man to be accounted wise, who has not intellectual
-treng,th and ability sufficient to cover and conceal
such honest secrets as are committed to him, as
well as his own more serious and private affairs.
DUTIES AS CITIZENS.
A Mason is a peaceable citizen, and is never t
be concerned in plots and conspiracies against the
peace and welfare of the nation, nor to behave
himself, undutifully to inferior magistrates.  He i3
cheerfully to conform to every lawful authority;
to uphold on every occasion, the interest of the
community, and zealously promote the prosperity
of his own country. Masonry has ever flourished
in times of peace, and been always injured by war,
bloodshed and confusion; so that kings and princes
in every age, hbve been much disposed to encourage
the craftsmen on account of their peaceableness
and loyalty, whereby they practically answer the
cavils of their adversaries and promote the honor
of the Fraternity. Craftsmen are bound by peculiar ties to promote peace, cultivate harmony, and
live in concord and Brotherly Love.
DUTIES IN THE LODGE.
While the Lodge is open for work, Masons must
hold no private conversation or committees, without
leave from the Master; nor talk of anything foreign or impertinent; nor interrupt the Master or
Mrardens, or any Brother addressing himself to the
Chair; nor behave inattentively, while the Lodge
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is engaged in what is serious and solemn; but every
Brother shall pay due reverence to the Master, the
Wardens, and all his fellows.
Every Brother guilty of a fault shall submit to
the Lodge, unless he appeal to the Grand Lodge.
No private offences, or disputes about nations,
families, religions or politics, must be brought
within the doors of the Lodge.
DUTIES AS NEIGHBORS.
Masons ought to be moral men. Consequenrtly
they should be good husbands, good parents, good
sons and good neighbors; avoiding all excess,
injurious to themselves or families, and wise as to
all affairs, both of their own household and of the
Lodge, for certain reasons known to themselves.
DUTIES TOWARDS A BROTHER.
Free and Accepted Masons have ever beer
charged to avoid all slander of true and faithful
Brethren, and all malice or unjust resentment, or
talking disrespectfully of a Brother's person or
performance. Nor must they suffer any to spread
unjust reproaches or calumnies against a Brother
behind his back, nor to injure him in his fortune,
occupation or character; but they shall defend such
a Brother, and give him notice of any danger or
injury wherewith he may be threatened, to enable
him to escape the same, as far as is consistent with
honor, prudence, and the safety of religion, morality, and the state; but no farther.
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SECTION I
A    first step taken by a candi                 date, on entering a Lodge of Free
1 masons, tea ches him the pernicious
tendency of infidelity, and shows
him that the foundation on which
Masonry rests, is the belief and
acknowledgment of a Supreme benmg; that in Him alone a sure confidence can be safely placed to protect his steps in all the dangers and
difficulties he may be called to encounter in his pro
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gress through life; it assures him that, if his faith
be well founded in that Being, he may confidently
pursue his course without fear and without danger
Masonry was originally an operative society,
and in that form those who worked as ENTERED
APPRENTICES, were styled the first class; but in
speculative or Free-masonry, the degree of which
we are now treating is regarded as the first of the
order. Its reception places the noviciate in possession of the masonic alphabet, and discloses to him
the fundamental principles of this time-honored
institution. It is divided into three sections, viz:
1st. The ceremony; 2d. Its moral, and 3d. Its necessity and consistency.
A full and perfect knowledge of this section IS
indispensably necessary to every Mason, who would
be serviceable to the Institution, and would avail
himself of its privileges and its enjoyments.
PRAYER USED AT THE INITIATION OF A CANDIDATE.
"Vouchsafe thine aid, Almighty father of the
Universe, to this our present convention; and grant
that this candidate for Masonry may dedicate and
devote his life to thy service, and become a true and
faithful Brother among us. Endue him with a
competency of thy divine Wisdom, that by the
influence of the pure principles of our Order, he
may the better be enabled to display the beauties
of holiness, to the hon,r of thy holy name.  Amen
Rcsponse-" So move it be."
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ENTERED APPRENTICE.
rHE FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF SCRIPTUPE MAY B1]
REHEARSED DURING THE CEREMONY.
"Behold! how good and how pleasant it is fo
brethren to dwell together in unity:
" It is like the precious ointment upon the head
that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard
that went down to the skirts of his garment:
"As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that
descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there
the Lord commanded the blessing, even life foi
evermore."
-R THE FOLLOWING ODE MAY BE SUNG:
MHsIc-"Auld Lang Syne."
Behold! how pleasant and how good,
For brethren such as we,
Of the "Accepted" brotherhood
To dwell in unity!
'T is like the oil on Aaron's head
Whic,h to his feet distils;
Like Hermon's dew so richly shed
On Zion's sacred hills
For there the Lord of light and love
A blessing sent with power;
Oh, may we all this blessing prove,
E'en life forevermore:
On Friendship's altar rising here
Our hands now plighted be,
To live in love with hearts sincere,
in peace and unity.
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't is the dnt1 of the Master of the Lodge, as one
of the precautionary measures of initiation, to explain to the candidate the nature and design of the
Institution. And while he informs him that it is
founded on the purest principles of virtue; that it
possesses great and invaluable privileges, and that
in order to secure those privileges to worthy men,
and worthy men alone, voluntary pledges of fidelity
are required. He will.at the same time assure him
that nothing will be expected of him incompatible
with his civil, moral or religious duties.
That ancient and spotless ensign of Masonry,
the LAMB-SKIN or WHITE APRON, is presented in behalf of the Lodge and the fraternity in general.
"It is an emblem of innocence, and
the badge of a Mason; more anci               ent than the golden fleece, or Romar.
\h/<       eagle; more honorable than the star
and garter, or any other order that
can be conferred upon the candidate at the time of
his initiation, or at any future period. by king,
prince, potentate, or any other person, except he be
a Mason."' * * *  It is hoped he will wear it with
pleasure to himself and honor to the fraternity.
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In the course of this section is exhibited a beautiful and impressive illustration of the first, and
one of the grand principles of the institution; and
concludes with a moral application of
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G   WORKING TOOLS OF AN ENTERED APPRENTICE
"The twenty-four inch gauge is an instrument
used by operative masons to measure and lay out
their work; but we, as free and accepted masons,
are taught to make use of it for the more noble
and glorious purpose of dividing our time. It being
di ided into twenty-four equal parts, is emblematical of the twenty-four hours of the day, which we
are taught to divide into three equal parts; whereby
are found eight hours for the service of GOD, and
a distressed worthy brother; eight for our usual
vocations; and eight for refreshment and sleep.
"The common gavel is an instrument made use
of by operative masons to break off the corners of
rough stones,-the better to fit them for the builder's
use; but we, as free and accepted masons, are
taught to make use of it for the more noble and
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glorious purpose of divesting our hearts and con
sciences of all the vices and superfluities of life;
thereby fitting our minds as living stones for that
spiritual building, that house not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens." 
ENTERED APPRENTICE
SECTION  I 1.
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This section is one of vital importance, not only
to the candidate, but to the craft generally, and
should be properly understood by every presiding
officer; as all ceremonies would appear light and
frivolous, unless accompanied by those moral lessons and fraternal impressions which they are intended so strongly to impress on the minds of all who
pass through or witness them, that neither time nor
circumstance can eradicate them from the memory.
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THE BADGE OF A MASON.
Every candidate, at his initiation, is presented
with a lamb-skin, or white apron.
"The LAMB has, in all
ages, been deemed an emn
blem  of  innocence;   the
't,::.    lamb-skin  is therefore  to,
\~:~'   - aremind him of that purity
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necessary to his gaining admission into the Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of
the universe presides."
SECTION III
\:~;~ThA~\;
This section fully explains the manner of constituting, and the proper authority for holding a Lodge
Here also, we learn where Lodges were anciently
held; their form, support, covering, furniture,
ornaments, lights and jewels; how situated, and
to whom dedicated, as well in former times as at
present.
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Its form is * * * *. Its dimensions frola
east to west, embracing every clime between north
and south; in fact its universal chain of friendship
encircles every portion of the human family, and
beams wherever civilization extends *  * *
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The Masonic Lodge, bounded only by the extreme points of the compass, the highest heavens,
and the lowest depth of the central abyss, is metaphorically supported by three great pillars, which
are denominated WISDOM, STRENGrIi and BEAUTY;
because there should be wisdom to contrive,
strength to support, and beauty to adorn all great
and important undertakings. The universe is the
temple of the DEITY whom we serve; Wisdom,
Strength and Beauty are about his throne as pillars
of his work; for his wisdom is infinite, his strength
is omnipotence, and his beauty shines forth through
11 his creation in symmetry and order.
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COVERING IS no less _
than the clouded canopy _
or starry-decked heaven,?l   -! —--
where all good Masons D
hope at last to arrive, by the aid of that theological ladder, which Jacob, in his vision, saw extending from earth to heaven; the three principal
rounds of which are denominated FAITH, HOPE
and CHARITY; which admonish us to have faith
in GOD, hope in immortality, and charity to all
mankind. The greatest of these is CHARITr, for
our faith may be lost in sight; hope ends in fruition; but charity  extends  beyond  the grave,
through the boundless realms of eternity."
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E.E:RRED Al PRINTICE.
The orname nts of a Lodge  are a representation
of the Mosaic pavement, which fobrmed the groundfloor of King Solomon's Temple; the beautiful tesselated border (the border that surrounded it), and
the  blazing star in the centre, the S.-. S.-., or Holy
of Holies.*
The 3Iosaic pavement is emblematical of human
life, checkered with good and evil; the indented
tessel, or tesselated border, of the manifold blessings  and  comforts  which  constantly surround  us,
and which we hope to enjoy by a firm reliance on
Divine Providence, which is hieroglyphically represented by the blazing star in the centre. t
Cuonnigha.
'As the st-ps of man are trod in the vartous snd uncertain intcidentt of life, as our days are checkered with a strange controariet of
events, and  our passage through  this existence, tlou,gh sometintes
attended with prosferooscircustances, is often beset by a multitude
of evils; hence is the lodge furnished with Mosaic work, to remind us
of the precariousness of our state on earth; to-davy, ur feet tread in
prosperity; to-norrow,  we totter on the uneven pathsof weakne.ss,
temptation and ativersity.  Wiilst this em blem ts before us, we are ir tructed to boast of nothing; to have  ototassion, andi ge aid tothoe
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The moveable and instnoveable jet~cls also claim
our attention
*     *      *      *       *      *       *      *
rhe immoveable jewels are the RoUaiGH ASHLER,
the PERFECT ASHLER, and the TRaSTLE BOARD.
A        n~~ 5k-~ Y  ~The  rough  ashle,r
*am=..... ~is a stone in its rude
and natural state, as
taken from the quarry:
the perfect ashier, one prepared by the workmen,
to be adjusted by the working tools of the fellowcraft; and the tr estle boarsd is for the master worknan to draw his designs upon.
who are in adveraity;, walk uiprightly, and with humility; for Ucl.
id thi existence, that there is no station in which pride can e  stably
founded-all m  en i n birth  nd in the grav  e re on a level.  Whilst w,
tread   this Mosaic work, let our ideas return to the original which it
copies; and let every mason act as the dictates of reason prompt hia.
to live in brotherly ove."
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ENTERED APPRENTICE.
By the rough ashier we are  reminded of our
rude and imperfect state by
~III!II!~~lI~lI~I~  Iature; by the perfect ashIl~!r~i IlF~ilt l l   ler, of that state of perfec      litiW iii        tion at which we hope to
arrive by a virtuous education, our own endeavors,
and the blessing of DEITY.  And as the operative
workman erects his temporal building in accordance with the designs laid down uponl the trestle
board, by the master workman,
so should we, both operative and I r, 
speculative, end eavor  to erect our h.  i,i:
spiritual building in accordance    "I
with the designs laid down by the Supreme Architect of the universe, in the great book of nature and
revelation, which is our spiritual, moral and masonaic trestle-board.
Lodges are situated due east and west.
*    *    *    *    *    *    *    *
A.....!~1.,I!..
Lodges in ancient times were dedicated to King
Solomon * * -*, and continued to be so dedicated
until after the crusades. Among the various order.
of knights engaged in those chivalric wars, none
were more conspicuous than the magnanimous order
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of thec Knighlij uf St. Jobhni. Many brethren c~f,'it
ancient craft also went forth to aid in redeeming
the sepulchre of the Saviour, from the hands of the
infidel; between these and the knights of St. John.
there existed a reciprocal feeling of brotherly love.
On the plains of Jerusalem, they entered into a
solemn compact of friendship, and it was mutually
agreed between them that henceforth all lodges,
whose members acknowledged the divinity of Christ,
should be dedicated to St. John the Baptist, and
St. John the Evangelist, who were two eminent
Christian patrons of Freemasonry. From that time,
therefore, there has been represented, in every well                   I governed Lodge, a certain
POrNT WlTII.N A CIRCLE, em
bordered by two perpendicular
parallel  lines,  representing
those two saints, upon the
verteo  of the circle rests the
Holy Scriptures.  The point
~  within the circle represents an
individual brother; the circle
is the boundary line, beyond
which he is never to suffer his
passions to betray him. In
going round thiicircle, he must necessarily touch
upol these two lines, as well as the Holy Scriptures; which tbaches us that while a Mason keeps
himself circumscribed within their precepts, it is
impossible that he should materially err.
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ENTERED APLRENTICE.
The principal tenets of our profession are three-'
fold, including the inculcation and practice of those
truly commendable virtues, BROTHRLY-Lov, RELIEF and TRUTH
OF BROTHERLY LOVE
By the exercise of Brotherly
.....\ Love, we are taught to regard
the whole human species as one
i family; the high, the low; the
: rich, the poor; who, as created
by one Almighty Parent and in                habitants of the same pl)anet, are
to aid, support and protect each other.   On this
principle, Masonry unites men of every country,
sect and opinion, and conciliates true friendship
among those who might otherwise have remained
aIt a perpetual distance.
OF RELIEF
To relieve the distressed, is a
A  duty incumbent on all inen; but
particularly on Masons, who  are
linked together by an indissoluble
chain  of  sincere affebction.   To
soothe the unhappy; to sympathize
with their misfortunes; to compassionate their
miseries, and to restore peace to their troubled
minds, is the great aim we have in view.  On  this
basis, we form our friendships and establish our
lonnections
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OF TRUTH.
Truth  is a divine attribute,
and the foundation of every wvir               tue.  To be good and true, is the
first lesson we are taught in ma              sonry.  On this theme  we con                template,  and  by  its dictates
endeavor to regulate our conduct:
hence, while influenced by this principle, hypocrisy
and deceit are unknown among us; sincerity and
plain dealing distinguish us; and the heart and
tongue join in promoting each other's welfare, and
rejoicing in each other's prosperity.
The Four Cardinal Virtues explained.
OF FORTITUDE.
- ~x, ORTITUDE is that
~N;~!/   A    noble and steady purpose
~'g~   of the mind, whereby we are enabled
):,. to undergo any pain, peril or danger,
?  l  when prudentially deemed expedient.
L   This virtue is equally distant from
';rashness or cowardice; and should be
deeply impressed upon the mind of
<5      every mason, as a safeguard or secur       ity against any illegal attack that may be
made, by force or otherwise, to extort from him any
of those valuable secrets with which he has been so
solemnly intrusted, and which were emblematically
represented udon his first admission into the Lodge
4    *    *            *    *    *    *
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ENTERED APPRENTICE
OF PRUDENCE.
.     - ~/~ "     t'"R U DE N C E teaches us
[{^0S —   /'~~.   to regulate our lives and
l~ ~~/~   lactions agreeably to the dictates
of reason, and is that habit by
,Al   which we wisely judge, and pruden        tially determine, on all things relative
z gto our present, as well as to our future
.    h d1piness.  This virtue should be the pecu     liar characteristic of every Mason, not only
' for the government of his conduct while in
the Lodge, but also when abroad in the world. It
should be particularly attended to, in all strange
and mixed companies, never to let fall the least
sign, token or word, whereby the secrets of Masonry might be unlawfully obtained. * * * * * *
OF TEMPERANCE.
?:-::, E M P E R A N C E is that
due restraint upon our af          ~,~8~ H      fections and passions, which
>(,~   %~      renders the body tame and govern           able, and frees the mind  from the
l11 allurements  of vice.  This virtue
_ — ]]  should be the constant practice of
every Mason; as he is thereby taught
":.to avoid excess, or contracting any licen
..-     tious or vicious habit, the indulgence of
which migh' lead him to disclose some of those
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valuable secrets, which he has promised to conceal
and never reveal, and which would consequently
subject him to the contempt and detestation of all
good Masons. * * * * * *
OF JUSTICE
""Tr.        S T I C E  is that stand
~'~J~,rd, or boundary of right,
! /which enables us to render unto
every main his just due, without
I   distinction   This virtue is not only
consistent with divine and human
';.J  laws, but  is the very cement and
m    X:::,: support of  civil society; and as jus.:At tice in a great measure  constitutes
the really good ma,in, so should it
be the invariable practice of every
Mason, never to deviate from the minutest prin
ciples thereof.  * * *  * * 
The illustration of these virtues is accompanied
with some general observations peculiar to Masons
Due veneration is also paid to our ancient patrons.
*       *        *       *        *        *
The earth is that alone of all the elements that
has never proved unfriendly to man; the bodies of
water deluge him with rain; oppress him with hail,
and drown him with inundations.  The air rushe
in storms, prepares the tempest, and lights up the
volcano; but the earth, ever kind and indulgent,
is found subservient to his wishes; though con
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stantly harassed, more to furnish the luxuries
than the necessities of life, she never refuses her
accustomned yield; spreading his path with flowers,
and his taLle with plenty; though she produces
poison, still she supplies the antidote, and returns,
with interest, every good committed to her care;
and when at last he is called upon to pass through
the "dark valley of the shadow of Death," she once
more receives him, and piously covers his remains
within her bosom; this admonishes us that from
it we came and to it we must shortly return.
Such is the arrangement of the different sections
in the first lecture, which, with the forms adopted
at the opening and closing of a Lodge, comprehends
the first degree of Masonry.
CHARGE TO THE CANDIDATE
BROTSSER:-As you are now introduced into the
first principles of Masonry, I congratulate you on
being accepted into this ancient and honorable
order:-ancient, as having subsisted from time
immemorial, and honorable, as tending, in every
particular, so to render all men who will be conformabhie to its precepts.  No institution was ever
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raised on a better principle, or more solid foundation; nor were ever more excellent rules and useful
maxims laid down, than are inculcated in the several Masonic lectures. The greatest and best of
men, in all ages, have been encouragers and promoters of the art; and have never deemed it
derogatory to their dignity, to level themselves
with the fraternity, extend their privileges, and
patronize their assemblies. There are three great
duties, which, as a Mason, you are charged to
inculcate-to GOD, your neighbor, and yourself.
To GOD, in never mentioning his name, but with
that reverential awe which is due from a creature
to his CREATOR; to implore his aid in all your
laudable undertakings, and to esteem him as the
chief good;-to your neighbor, in acting upon the
square, and doing unto him as you wish he should
do unto you; and to yourself, in avoiding all
irregularity and intemperance, which may impair
your faculties, or debase the dignity of your profession. A zealous attachment to these duties, will
insure public and private esteem.
In the state, you are to be a quiet and peaceful
citizen, true to your government, and just to your
country; you are not to countenance disloyalty or
rebellion, but patiently submit to legal authority.
and conform with cheerfulness to the government
of the country in which you live. In your outward
demeanor, be particularly careful t: avoid censure
and reproach
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ENTERED APPRENTICE.
Although your frequent appearance at our regular meetings is earnestly solicited, yet it is not
meant that masonry should interfere with your
necessary vocations; for these are on no account to
be neglected; neither are you to suffer your zeal
for the institution to lead you into argument with
those who, through ignorance, may ridicule it.
At your leisure hours, that you may improve in
masonic knowledge, you are to converse with wellinformed brethren, who will be always as ready tc
give, as you will be to receive, instruction.
Finally, keep sacred and inviolable the mysteries
of the order; as these are to distinguish you from
the rest of the community, and mark your consequence among masons. If, in the circle of your
acquaintance, you find a person desirous of being
initiated into masonry, be particularly careful not
to recommend him, unless you are convinced he
will conform to our rules; that the honor, glory
and reputation of the institution, may be firmnly
established, and the world at large convinced of its
E,od effects.
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FELLOW CRAFT.
A, 0 iN it Y  is a pr,.,i-cessive sci               ence, and is divided into different
H              trades, or degrees, for the more
____ _    regular advancement in the know               ledge of its mysteries.  According
to the progress we make, we limit or extend our
inquiries; and, in proportion to our capacity, we
attain to a less or greater degree of perteetow.
Masonry includes within its circle almost every
branch of polite learning   Under the veil of its 
mysteries is comprehended a regular system of
scienoe. Many of its illustrations, to the narrow
mind,  may appear unimportant; but the man of
more eniarged faculties will perceive thema to be,
in the highest degree, useful and interesting To
please the accomplished scholar,  and  ingenious
artist, mlasonry is wisely planned; and, in the
investigation of its latent doctrines, the philosopher
and malthematician may experience equal delight
and satisfaction.
To exhaust the various subjects of which it
treats, would transcend the powers of the brightest
genius; still, however, nearer approaches to perfection may be made; and the man of wisdom will
not cheek the progress of his abilities, though the
task he attemupts may at first seem  insurmoantable. Perseverance and application remove each
difficulty as it occurs; every step he advances new
Ileasures )open to his view, and instruction of the
noblest kind attends his researches. In the diligent
pursuit of knowledge, the intellectual faculties are
employed in promoting the glory of GOD, and the
good of man.
The first degree is well calculated to enforce the
duties of morality, and imprint on the memory the
noblest principles which can adorn the human
mind.  It is therefore the best introduction to the
second degree, which not only extends the same
plan, but comprehends a more diffusive system of
knowledge.  Here, practic.  and theory join, in
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MASONIC MANUAL.
qualifying the industrious Mason to share the
pleasures which an advancement of the art must
necessarily afford. Listening with attention to the
wise opinions of experienced craftsmen, on important subjects, he gradually familiarizes his mind to
useful instruction, and is soon enabled to investigate truths of the utmost concern in the general
transactions of life.
SECTION 1.
The first section of the second degree accurately
elucidates the mode of introduction into that particular grade; and instructs the diligent craftsman
how to proceed in the proper arrangement of the
ceremonies used on the occasion. It qualifies him
to judge of their importance, and convinces him
of the necessity of strictly adhering to every established usage of the order. Many duties, which
cement in the firmest union well-informed brethren, are illustrated in this section; and an opportunity is given to make such advances in masonry,
as will always distinguish the abilities of those who
have arrived at preferment.
The knowledge of this section is absolutely
necessary for all craftsmen; and as it recapitulates
the ceremony of initiation, and contains many other
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important particulars, no officer or member of a
lodge should be unacquainted with it.
The following passage of Scripture is appropriate
to this degree:
"ThuLs he shewed me:  and bebod, the LORD
stood upon a wall made by a plumb-line, with a
plumb-line in his hand.  And the LORD said unto
me, AMos, what seest thou'l and I said, A plumbline.  Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a
plumb-linie in the midst of my people Israel: I will
not again pass by them any more."-AMos, vii. 7, 8.
OR IHE FOLLOWING ODE MAY BE SUNG:
Come, Craftsmen, assembled our pleasure to share,
Who walk by the PLUMB, and who work by the
SQUARE;
While traveling in love, on the LEVEL of time,
Sweet hope shall light on to a far better clime.
We'll seek, in our labors, the Spirit Divine
Our temple to bless, and our hearts to refine;
Anld thus to our altar a tribute we'll bring,
While, joined in true friendship, our anthem we
sing.
See Order and Beauty rise gently to view,
Each Brother a column, so perfect and true!
When Order shall cease, and when temples decay,
May each, fairer columns, irnmmortal, survey.
*    *    *    *    *    *    *.
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The Plumb is an instrument made use of by oerative masons, to try perpendiculars; the Square, to
square their work, and the Level, to prove horizontals; but we, as free and accepted Masons, are
taught to make use of them for more noble and
glorious purposes; the Plumb admonishes us to
walk uprightly in our several stations before GOD
and man, squaring our actions by the Square of
Virtue, and ever remembering that we are traveling upon the Level of Time, to "that undiscovered
country, from whose bourne no traveler returns."
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SECTION II.
The second s4ction of this degree has reference to
the origin of the institution, and views Masonry
under two denominations-operative and speculative.   These are separately considered, and the
principles on which both are founded, particularly
explained. Their affinity is pointed out, by allegorical figures and typical representations.   The
period stipulated for rewarding merit is fixed, and
the inimitable moral to which that circumstance
alludes is explained; the creation of the world is
described, and many other particulars recited, all
of which have been carefully preserved among
Masons, and transmitted from one age to another
by oral tradition.
Circumstances of great importance to the fraternity are here particularized, and many traditional tenets and customs confirmed by sacred and
profane  record.   The  celestial  and  terrestrial
globes are considered with a minute accuracy; and
here the accomplished craftsman may display hiw
talents to advantage, in the elucidation of the
Orders of Architecture, the Senses of human
nature, and the liberal Arts and Sciences, which
are severally classed in a regular arrangement. In
short, this section contains a store of valuable
knowledge, founded on reason and sacred record.
both entertaining and instructive.
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Masonry is considered uinder two denominations.
operative and speculative.
OPERATI[YE MASONRY.
By Operative Masonry we allude to a proper
application of the useful rules of architecture,
whence a structure will derive figure, strength and
beauty, and whence will result a due proportion
and a just correspondence in all its parts. It furnishes us with dwellings, and convenient shelters
from the vicissitudes and inclemencies of seasons;
and while it displays the effects of human wisdom,
as well in the choice as in the arrangement of the
sundry materials of which an edifice is composed,
it demonstrates that a fund of science and industry
is implanted in man, for the best, most salutary and
benificent purposes.
SPECULATIVE MASONRY.
By Speculative Masonry, we learn to subdue
the passions, act upon the square, keep a tongue
of good report, maintain secrecy, and practise
charity. It is so far interwoven with religion, as to
lay us under obligations to pay that rational homage to the DEITY, which at once constitutes our
duty and our happiness. It leads the contemplative to view, with reverence and admiration, the
glorious worlds of creation, and inspires him with
the most exalted ideas of the perfection of his divine
Creator
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In fix days GOD created'the heavens and the earth,
and rested upon the seventh day;  the seventh,
therefore, our ancient brethren consecrated as a day
of rest fromn their labors, thereby enjoying frequent
opportunities to contemplate the glorious works of
she creation, and to adore their great CREATOR.
. *  *  *       *       *~~ *
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PEACE, UNiTY, AND PLENTY are introduced, and
their mnoral application explained.
*    *    *    *    *    *    *    *
The doctrine of the sruPHEREs is included in the
science of astronomy, and particularly considered
ill this section.
OF THE GLOBE-.
The globes are two artificial spherical bodies,
on the convex surface of which are represented the
countries, seas, and various parts of the earth, the
face of the heavens, the planetary revolutions, and
other important particulars.
THE USE OF THE GLOBES.
Their principal use, besides serving
as maps to distinguish the outward
parts of the earth, and the situation
of the fixed stars, is to illustrate and
explain the phenomena arising from
the annual revolution, and the diurnal rotation of
the earth round its own axis.  They are invaluable
instruments for improving the mind, and giving it
the most distinct idea of any problem or proposition, as well as enabling it to solve the same.
Contemplating these bodies, we are inspired with
a due reverence for the DEITY and his works, and
are induced to encourage the studies of astronomy,
geography, navigation, and the arts dependent on
them, by which society has been so much bene.
fited
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TRE ORDERS OF ARCHITECTURE
Come under consideration in this section; a bried
description of them may not be improper.
Iraq __ _ __I 
,(i ~ ~   ~     n
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OF ORDER IN ARCHITECTURE
By order in architecture, is meant a system of
all the members, proportions and ornaments of
columns and pilasters; or, it is a regular arrangement of the projecting parts of a building, which,
united with those of a column, form a beautiful,
perfect and complete whole.
OF ITS ANTIQUITY
From the first formation of society, order in
architecture may be traced. When the rigorof
seasons obliged men to contrive shelter from the inclemency of the weather, we learn that they first
planted trees on end, and then laid others acrss, to
support a covering. The bands which connected
those trees at top and bottom, are said to have given
rise to the idea of the base and capital of pillars:
and, from this simple hint, originally proceeded
the more improved art of architecture.
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The five orders are thus classed: the TUSCAN..
DORIC, IONIC, CORINTHIAN ANP. COMPOSITE.
THE TU SCAN
Is the most simple and solid of the five
orders.  It was invented in Tuscany, whence
.lit derives its name.  Its column is seven
1  diameters high; and its capital, base and
entablature have but few mouldings.  The
simln)licity of the construction of this column
renders it eligible where ornament would be
superfluous
TIlE DORIC,
Which is plain and  natural,  is the most
ancient, and was invented by the Greeks
Its column is eight diameters high, and has
seldom any ornaments on base or capital,
except mouldings; though the frieze is dis      tinguished by triglyphs and  metopes, and
triglyphs compose the ornaments of the
frieze. The solid composition of this order gives
it a preference, in structures where strength and a
noble simplicity atre chiefly required.  The Doric
is the best proportioned of all the orders. The
several parts of which it is composed are founded
on the natural position of solid bodies.  In its first
invention it was more simple than in its present
state. In after times, when it began to be adorned,
it gained the name of Doric; for when it was con
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etructed in its primitive and simple form, the name
of Tuscan was conferred on it. Hence the Tuscan
precedes the Doric in rank, on account of its re
semblance to that pillar in its original state.
rHE IONIC
Bears a kind of mean proportion between
the more solid and delicate orders.  Its col     umn is nine diameters high; its capital is
adorned with volutes, and its cornice has
dentils.  There is both delicacy and inge    nuity displayed in this pillar; the invention
of which is attributed to the Ionians, as the
famous temple of DIANA, at Ephesus, was of this
order. It is said to have been formed after the
tnodel of an agreeable young woman, of an elegant
shape, dressed in her hair; as a contrast to the
Doric order, which was formed after that of a
strong, robust man.
THE CORINTHIAN,
The richest of the five orders, is deemed a
master-piece of art.  Its column is tenl di: a. ameters high, and its capital is adorned with
two rows of leaves, and eight volutes,-which
sustain the abacus.  The frieze is ornamented
with curious devices, the cornice with dentils
and modillions. This order is used in stately
and superb structures
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It was invented at Corinth, by CALLIMACIIUS,
who is said to have taken the hint of the capital
of this pillar from the following remarkable circumstance. Accidentally passing by the tomb of
a yourg lady, he perceived a basket of toys, covered with a tile, placed over an acanthus root,
having been left there by her  nurse.   As  the
branches grew up, they encompassed the basket,
until arriving at the tile, they met with an obstruction, and bent downwards. Callimachus, struck
with the object, set about imitating the figure; the
vase of the capital he made to represent the basket; the abacus the tile, and the volutes the bending leaves.
THE COMPOSITE
Is compounded of the other orders, and was
contrived by the Romans.   Its capital has
the two rows of leaves of the Corinthian
and the volutes of the Ionic.  It column ha,
quarter-rounds,  as the Tuscan  and Doric
order; is ten diameters high, and its cornice
has dentils, or simple modillions. This pillar is generally found in buildings where strength,
elegance and beauty are displayed.
OF TIRE INVENTION OF ORDER IN ARCHITEC-LURE.
The ancient and original orders of architecture,
revered by Masons, are n& more than three, the
Doric, Ionic and Corinthian, which were invented
by the Greeks. Ts these, the Romans have added
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two, the Tuscan, which they made plainer than
the Doric, and the Composite, which was more
ornamental, if not more beautiful, than the Corinth'an. The first three orders alone, however,
show invention and particular character, and essen
tially differ from each other; the two others hav
nothing but what is borrowed, and differ only accidentally; the Tuscan is the Doric in its earliest
state; and the Composite is the Corinthian enriched
with the Ionic. To the Greeks, therefore, and not
to the Romans, we are indebted for what is great,
judicious and distinct in architecture.
OF THE FIVE SENSES OF HUMAN NATURE.
An analysis of the human faculties is next given
in this section, in which the five external senses
particularly claim attention.
The senses we are to consider as the gifts of
nature, and though not the acquisition of our
reasoning faculty, yet in the use of them, are still
subject to reason. Reason, properly employed,
confirms the documents of nature, which are
always true and wholesome; she distinguishes the
good from the bad; rejects the last with modesty,
adheres to the first with reverence. The objects of
human knowledge are innumerable; the channels
by which this knowledge is conveyed are few.
Among these, the perception of external things by
the senses, and the information we receive from
human testimony, are not the least considerable,
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the analogy between them is obvicus. in the
testimony of nature, given by the senses, as well as
in human testimony, given by information, things
are signified by signs. In one as well as the other,
the mind, either by original principles or by custom, passes from the sign to the conception and
belief of the thing signified.   The  signs in the
natural language, as well as the signs in our original perceptions, have the same signification in all
climates and nations, and the skill of interpreting
them is not acquired, but innate
Having made these observations, we shall pro
ceed to give a brief description of the five senses.
HEARING
Is that sense by which we distinguish sounds,
and are capable of enjoying all the agreeable
charms of music. By it we are enabled to enjoy
the pleasures of society, and reciprocally to communicate to each other our thoughts and intentions,
our purposes and desires; and thus our reason is
rendered capable of exerting its utmost power and
energy. The wise and beneficent Author of Nature,
intended, by the formation of this sense, that we
should be social creatures, and receive the greatest
and most important part of our knowledge from
social intercourse with each other. For these purposes we are endowed with hearing, that by a proper exertion of our rational powers, our happiness
may be coml,lete
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SEEING
Is that sense by which we distinguish objects, and
in an instant of time, without change of place
or situation, view armies in battle array, figures of
the most stately structures, and all the agreeable
variety displayed in the landscape of nature. By
this sense we find our way on the pathless ocean,
traverse the globe of earth, determine its figure
and dimensions, and delineate any region or quarter of it. By it we measure the planetary orbs,
and make new discoveries in the sphere of the fixed
stars. Nay, more, by it we perceive the tempers
and dispositions, the passions and affections of our
fellow creatures, when they wish most to conceal
them; so that, though the tongue may be taught
to lie and dissemble, the countenance will display
the hypocrisy to the discerning eye.  In fine, the
rays of light which administer to this sense, are
the most astonishing parts of the animated creation, and render the eye a peculiar object of
admiration.
Of all the faculties, SIGHT is the noblest. The
structure of the eye, and its appurtenances, evince
the admirable contrivance of nature for performing
all its various external and internal motions;
while the variety displayed in the eyes of different
animals, -uited to their several ways of life, clearly
demonstrates this organ to be the master-piece of
nature's works
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FEELING
is that sense by which we distinguish the different
qualities of bodies; sich as heat and cold, hardness and softness, roughness and smoothness, figure,
solidity, motion and extension.
These three senses, hearing, seeing, and feeling,
are deemed peculiarly essential among masons.
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SMELLING
Is that sense by which we distinguish odors, the
various kinds of which convey different impressions to the mind. Animal and vegetable bodies,
and indeed most other bodies, while exposed to the
air, continually send forth effluvia of vast subtilty,
as well in a state of life and growth, as in the state
of fermentation and putrefaction. These effiuvia,
being drawn into the nostrils along with the air,
are the means by which all bodies are distinguished.
Hence it is evident, that there is a manifest appearance of design in the great Creator's having planted
the organ of smell in the inside of that canal,
through which the air continually passes in respiration
TASTING
Enables us to make a proper distinction in the
choice of our food. The organ of this sense guards
the entrance of the alimentary canal, as that of
smelling guards the entrance of the canal for res.
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piration. From the situation of both these organs,
it is plain that they were intended by nature
to distinguish wholesome food from that which is
nauseous. Every thing that enters into the stomach must undergo the scrutiny of tasting; and by
it we are capable of discerning the changes which
the same body undergoes in the different compositions of art, cookery, chemistry, pharmacy, &c.
Smelling and tasting are inseparately connected,
and it is by the unna.tt'al kind of life men commonly
lead in society, that these senses are rendered less
fit to perform their natural offices.
The proper use of these five senses enables us to
form just and accurate notions of the operations
of nature; and when we reflect on the objects with
which our senses are gratified, we become conscious
of them, and are enabled to attend to them, till
they become familiar objects of thought.
On the mind all our knowledge must depend;
what, therefore, can be a more proper subject for
the investigation of Masons?
To sum up the whole of this transcendent
measure of GOD's bounty to man, we shall add,
that memory, imagination, taste, reasoning, moral
perception, and all the active powers of the soul,
present a vast and boundless field for philosophical
disquisition, which far exceeds human enquiry, and
atre peculiar nmysteries, known only to nature, and
to nature's God, to whom all are indebted for creation, reservation, and every blessing we enjoy
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TME SEVEN LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Are also illustrated in this section. A brief anal.
ysis of the character of each, may not, therefore,
be inappropriate in this place.
GRAMMAR
Is the key by which alone the door can be opened
to the understanding of speech. It is Grammar
which reveals the admirable art of language, and
unfolds its various constituent parts, its names,
definitions, and respective offices; it unravels, as it
were, the thread of which the web of speech is
composed. These reflections seldom occur to any
one before their acquaintance with the art; yet it
is most certain, that, without a knowledge of
Grammar, it is very difficult to speak with propriety, precision, and purity.
RHETORIC.
It is by Rhetoric that the art of speaking eloquently is acquired. To be an eloquent speaker,
in the propersense of the word, is far from being
either a common or an easy attainment: it is the
art of being persuasive and commanding; the art,
not only of pleasing the fancy, but of speaking
both to the understanding and to the heart
LOGIC
Is that science which directs'us how to form clear
and distinct i leas of things, and thereby prevents
us from being misled by their similitude or resem
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blanee. Of all- the human sciences, that concerning
man is certainly most worthy of the human mind,
and the proper manner of conducting its several
powers in the attainment of truth and knowledge.
This science ought to be cultivated as the foundation or ground-work of our inquiries; particularly,
in the pursuit of those sublime principles which
claim our attention as masons
ARITHMETIC
Is the art of numbering, or that part ot the
mathematics which considers the properties of numbers in general. We have but a very imperfect
idea of things without quantity, and as imperfect
of quantity itself, without the help of Arithmetic.
All the works of the Almighty are made in number, weight and measure; therefore, to understand
them rightly, we ought to understand arithmetical
calculations, and the greater advancement we make
in the mathematical sciences, the more capable
we shall be of considering such things as are the
ordinary objects of our c(onceptions, and be thereby
led to a more comprehensive knowledge of OUl
great Creator, and the works of the creation.
GEOAIETRY
Treats of the powers and properties of magnitudes
in general, where length, breadth and thickness
are considered-from a point to a line, from a line
to a superfices, and from a superfices to a solid
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A point is the beginning of all geometrical matter
A line is a continuation of the same.
A superfices is length and breadth without a
given thickness.
A solid is length and breadth, with a giveu
thickness, which forms a cube and comprehends th
whole.
OF THE ADVANTAGES OF GEOMETRY.
By this science the architect is enabled to construct his plans, and execute his designs; the
general, to arrange his soldiers; the engineer, to
mark out grounds for encampments; the geographer, to give us the dimensions of the world, and
all things therein contained; to delineate the
extent of seas, and specify the divisions of empires,
kingdoms and provinces. By it, also, the astronomer is enabled to make his observations, and to fix
the duration of times and seasons, years and cycles.
In fine, Geometry is the foundation of architecture,
and the root of the mathematics.
MUSIC
Is that elevated science which affects the passions
by sound.   There are few who have not felt its
charms, and acknowledged its expressions to be
intelligible to the heart.   It is a language of
delightful sensations, far more eloquent than
words; it breathes to the ear the clearest intitnations; it touches and gently agitates the agreeable and sublime passions; it wraps us in melan
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eholy,.nd elevates us in joy; it dissolves and
enflames; it melts us in tenderness, and excites us
to war. This science is truly congenial to the
nature of man; for by its powerful charms, the
most discordant passions may be harmonized and
brought into perfect unison: but it never sounds
with such seraphic harmony, as when employed in
singing hymns of gratitude to the Creator of the
universe.
ASTRONOMY
Is that sublime science which inspires the contemplative mind to soar aloft, and read the wisdom,
strength, and beauty of the great Creator in the
heavens. How nobly eloquent of the Deity is the
celestial hemisphere! -s pangled with the most
magnificent heralds of his infinite glory!  They
speak to the whole universe; for there is no speech
so barbarous, but their language is understood;
nor nation so distant, but their voices are heard
among them.
The heavens proclaim the glory of GoD;
The firmament declareth the works of his hands.
Assisted by Astronomy, we ascertain the laws
which govern the heavenly bodies, and by which
their motions are directed; investigate the power
by which they circulate in their orbs. discover their
size, determine their distance, explain their various
phenomena, and correct the fallacy of the senses
by the light of truth
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IHere an emblem of PI.,ENTY iS introducedA antd
explained.    *    *    *    *    * 
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OF THE MORAL ADVANTAGES OF GEOi4ETR-f
G:e( metry, the first and noblest of sciences, is the
Lasis 3n which the superstructure of Free-mssonry
is erected. By Geometry we may curiously trace
nature through her various windings, to her most
concealed recesses. By it, we discover the power,
wisdom and goodness of the GRAND ARTIFICER of
the universe, and view with delight the proportions
which connect this vast machine. By it, we discover how the planets move in their respective
orbits, and demonstrate their various revolutions
By it we account for the return of the seasons, and
the variety of scenes which each season displays to
the discerning eye. Numberless worlds are around
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us, all framed by the same Divine Artist which
roll through the vast expanse, and are all conducted
by the same unerring law of nature.
A  survey of nature, and the observation of her
beautiful proportions, first determirned man to imi
tate the divine plan, and study symmetry and order.
This gave rise to societies, and birth to every useful
art.  The architect began to design; and the plans
which he laid down, being improved by time and
experience, have produced works which are the
admiration of every age.
The lapse of time, the ruthless hand of ignorance,
and the devastations of war, have laid waste and
destroyed many valuable monuments of antiquity,
on which the utmost exertions of human genius
have been employed. Even the Temple of Solomon, so spacious and magnificent, and constructed
by so many celebrated artists, escaped not the
unsparing  ravages  of  barbarous  force.   Freemasonry, notwithstanding, has still survived. The
attentive ear receives the sound from the instructive tongue, and the mysteries of masonry are safely
lodged in the repository of faithful breasts.  Tools
and implements of architecture, and symbolie emblems, most expressive, are selected by the fraternity, to imprint on the mind wise and serious truths;
and thus, through a succession of ages, are transmitted unimpaired the most excellent tenets of out
institution.
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Thus end the two sections of the second lecture,
which, with the ceremony used at the opening
and closing the lodge, comprehend the second
degree of masonry. This lecture contains a regtular system of science, demonstrated on the clearest
principles, and founded on the most stable foundation.
CHARGE TO THE CANDIDATE.
BROTHER:-Being passed to the second degree
of Free-masonry, we congratulate you on your
preferment. The internal, and not the external
qualifications of a man, are what masonry regards
As you increase in knowledge, you will improve il'
social intercourse.
It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties
wvhich, as a Fellow Craft, you are bound to discharge,or to enlarge on the necessity of a strict
adherence to them, as your own experience must
have established their value.  Our laws and regulations you are strenuously to support; and be
always ready to assist in seeing them duly executed.
You are not to-palliate, or aggravate, the offences
of your brethren; but in the decision of every
trespass against our rules. you are to judge with
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candor, admonish with friendship, and reprehend
with justice.
The study of the liberal arts, that valuable
branch of education, which tends so effectually to
polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly lecom
mended to your consideration; especially the scien(o
,,f Geometry, which is established as the basis o,
onr art.  Geometry, or Masonry, originally synonymous terms, being of a divine and moral nature,
is enriched with the most useful knowledge; while
it proves the wonderful properties of nature, it
demonstrates the more important truths of morality.
Your past behavior and regular deportment have
muerited the honor which we have now conferred;
and in your nev character, it is expected that you
will conform to the principles of the order, by
steadily persevering in the practice of every coiimmendable virtue.   Such is the nature  of your
eiinagemernts as a Fellow Craft, and to these duties
you are bound by the most sacred ties.
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AdJ__   REE-MASO N RY in every
~L~~    r ~degree, as before remarked, is
progressive. A knowledge of it
can only be attained by time,
patience aud application.   In
-the first degree, we are taught
the duties we owe to God, our
neighbor and ourselves. In the second, we are
more thoroughly inducted into the mysteries of
moral science, and learn to trace the goodness and
majesty of the Creator, by minutely analyzing his
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whole. it is calculated to bind men together b3
mystic poin:s of fellowship, as in a bond of frater
nal affection and Brotherly Love. It is among
brethren of this degree, that the ancient landmarks
of the order are preserved, and it is from them that
we derive that fund of information which none but
ingenious and expert masons can supply.
It is also from brethren of this degree, that the
rulers of the Craft are selected; because it is only
from those who are capable of giving instruction,
that we can reasonably expect to receive it.
SECTION I.
A knowledge of the first section of this degree
is indispensable to ev,ry brother who would make
himself useful in the ceremonial transactions of a
.odge.
The following passage of Scripture is introduced
iuring the ceremonies:
"Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy
youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years
draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure
in them; while the sun, or the light, or the moon,
or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return
after the rain-: in the day when the keepers of the
aouse shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow
themselves, and the grinders cease because thliev
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are few, and those that look out of th windows be
darkened, and the doors shall be shut in the streets
when the sounid of the grinding is low, and he shall
rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughers of music shall be brought low; also, when
they shall be afraid of that which is high, and
fears shall be in the way, and the almond-tree shall
flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden,
and desire shall fail; because man goeth to his long
home, and the mourners go about the streets: or
ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be
broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or
the wheel broken at the cistern. Then shall the
dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit
shall return unto GOD who gave it."
OR THE FOLLOWING ODE MAY BE SUNG:
Musi —" Bonny Doon."
LET US remember in our youth,
Before the evil days draw nigh,
Our GREAT CREATOR, and his TRUTH!
Ere memory fail, and pleasure fly;
Or sun, or moon, or planet's light
Grow dark, or clouds return in gloom;
Ere vital spark no more incite;
WVhen strength shall bow, and years consume
Let us in youth remember HIM!
Who formed our frame, and spirits gave,
Ere windows of the mind grow dim,
Or door of speech obstructed wave:
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When voice of bird fresh terrors wake,
And Music's daughters charm no more,
Or fear to rise, with trembling shake
Along the path we travel o'er.
In youth, to GOD, let memory cling,
Before desire shall fail, or wane,
Or e'er be loosed life's silver string,
Or bowl at fountain rent in twain:
For man to his long home doth go,
And mourners group around his urn;
Our dust, to dust again must flow,
And spirits unto GOD return
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All the implements in masonry, indiscriminately,
properly belong to brethren of this degree, and
may be illustrated in this section.  The TROWEL.
however, is more particularly referred to
THE TROWEL
Is an instrument made use of by operative
masons, to spread the cement which unites
the building into one common mass; but we, as
free and accepted masons, are taught to make use
it for the more noble and glorious purpose of
spreading the cement of Brotherly Love and affection; that cement which unites us into one sacred
band, or society of friends and brothers, among
whom no contention should ever exist, but that
noble contention, or rather emulation, of who best
ean work and best agree
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SECTION II.
This section recites the historical traditions of
the Order, and presents to view a picture of great
moral sublimity. It exemplifies an instance of
virtue and firmness, seldom equaled, and never
excelled.
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.fJuneral  ]irge.
Mm1 —" Pleyel."
Solemn strikes the fun'ral chime.
Notes of our departing time;
As we journey here below,
Through a pilgrimage of wo!
Mortals, now indulge a tear,
For mortality is near!
See how wide her trophies wave
O'er the slumbers of the grave!
Here another guest we bring,Seraphs of celestial wing,
To our fun'ral altar come,
Waft this friend and brother home.
There, enlarged, thy soul shall see
What was veiled in mystery;
Heavenly glories of the place
Show his Maker face to face
Lord of all! below-above      Fill our hearts with truth and love
When dissolves our earthly tie,
Take us to thy Lodge on high
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The following prayer is used at the raising of
brother to the sublime degree of Master Mason:
Tioij, 0 GOD! knowest our down-setting an
our up-rising. and understandeth our thoughts afa
)ft  Shield and defend us from the evil intention
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of our enemies, andl support us under the trials and
afflictions we are destined to endure, while traveling
through this vale of tears. Man that is born of a
woman is of few days, and full of trouble. lie
cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down; he fleeth
also as a shadow, and continueth not. Seeing his
dlays are determined, the number of his months are
with thee; thou hast appointed his bounds that he
eannot pass: turn from him that he may rest, till
he shall accomplish his day. For there is hope of
a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again,
atnd that the tender branch thereof will not cease.
But man dieth and wasteth away; yea, man giveth
up the ghost, and where is he? As the waters fail
from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up,
so man lieth down, and riseth not up till the heavens shall be no more. Yet, 0 Lord! have compassion on the children of thy creation; administer
them comfort in time of trouble, and save them
with an everlasting salvation.   So mote  it be
Amen
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SECTION III.
This section illustrates certain hieroglyphical
emblems and inculcates many useful and impressivre moral lessons. It also details many particulars
elative to the building of the Temple at Jerusalem
This magnificent structure was founded in the
,ourth year of-the reign of SOL,OMON, on the second
day of the month Zif, being the second month of
the sacred year. It was located on Mount Moriah,
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near the place where Abraham was about to offer
uip his son Isaac, and where David met and appeased
the destroying angel. Josephus informs us, that
It is said to have been supported by fourteen
hundred and fifty-three columns, and two thousand
nine hundred and six pilasters, all hewn from the
finest Psrian marble. There were employed in its
building, three Grand Masters; three thousand
and three hundred Masters or Overseers of the
work; eighty thousand Fellow Crafts; and seventy
thousand Entered Apprentices, or bearers of burens. All these were classed and arranged in such
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manner, by the wisdom of Solomon, that neither
envy, discord, nor confusion, was suffered to interrupt or disturb the peace and good fellowship which
prevailed among the workmen
In front of the magnificent porch, were placed
the two celebrated pillars,-one on the left hand
anid one on the right hand. They are supposed to
have been placed there as a memorial to the
children of Israel, of the happy deliverance of
their forefathers fromnt Egyptian bondage, and in
commemoration of the miraculous pillars of fire
and cloud. The pillar of fire gave light to the
Israelites and facilitated their march, and the
cloud proved darkness to Pharaoh and his host,
and retarded their pursuit. King Solomon, therefore, ordered these pillars to be placed at the
entrance of the temple, as the most conspicuoul
part, that the children of Israel might have that
happy event continually before their eyes, in going
to and returning from divine worship.
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In this section are also explained a variety of
appropriate emblems, with which the skilful brother
will not fail to make himself familiarly acquainted.
Among them are the following:
THE THREE STEPS,
Usually delineated upon the mas  ktiifell'ii!.~l!_fl__, jter's carpet, are emblematical of
I [,"!i -VI,    the three principal stages of hu! ~,l  man life, viz: youth, manhood and
age.  In youth, as entered apprentices, we ought industriously to occupy our minds
in the attainment of useful knowledge: in mtanhood, as fellow crafts, we should apply our knowledge to the discharge of our respective duties to
God, our neighbor, and ourselves; that so, in age,
as nma.ster mnasons, we may enjoy the happy reflection consequent on a well-spent life, and die in the
hope of a gloricus immortality.
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THE POT OF INCENSE
Is an emblem of a pure heart, which
t     is always an acceptable sacrifice to
;(.,   the Deity;  and, as this glows with
to" -@  fervent heat, so should our hearts
a-"'.         ontinually glow with gratitude to
— the great  and beneficent Author
of our existence, for the manifold
blessings and comforts we enjoy
THE BEE HIVE
[Is an emblem  of industry, and
recommends the practice of that
virtue to all created beings, from
the highest seraph in heaven, to
~      the lowest reptile of the dust. It teaches us, that as we came into the world rational and intelligent beings, so we should ever be
industrious ones; never sitting down contented
while our fellow-creatures around us are in want,
especially when it is in our power to relieve them,
without inconvenience to ourselves.
\Vhen we take a survey of nature, we view man,
in his infancy, more helpless and indigent than the
orutal creation; he lies languishing for days, months
and years, totally incapable of providing susteuance for himself, of guarding against the attack
of the wild beasts of the field, or sheltering himself from the incelemencies of the weather.   [t
might have pleased the great Creator of heaven
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and earth, to have made man independent of all
other beings; but, as dependence is one of the
strongest bonds of society, mankind were mad
dependent on each other for protection and security
as they thereby enjoy better opportunities of ful
filling the duties of reciprocal love and friendship
Thus was man formed for social and active life
the noblest part of the work of God; and he that
will so demean himself, as not to be endeavoring to
add to the common stock of knowledge and understanding, may be deemed a drone in the hive of
nature, a useless member of society, and unworthy
of our protection as masons.
THE BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS, GUARDED BY THE
TYLER'S SWORD,
Reminds us that we should be ever
watchful and guarded in ourthoughts
words and actions, particularly when
before the enemies of masonry; ever
bearing in remembrance those truly
masonic virtues, silence and circumsl)ection.
THE SWORD, POINTING TO A NAKED HEART,
Demonstrates that justice will sooner or
later overtake us; and although our
thoughts, words and actions  may  be
':;ddeni from the eyes of man, yet tbait
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All-seeing Eye
whom the SUN, MooN, and STARS obey, and undei
whose watchful care, even COMF.TS perform their
Stupendous revolutions, pervades the inmost recesses
of the human HEART, and will reward us according
to our merits
THE ANCHOR AND ARK
Are emblems of a
well-grounded hope,
and a well-spent life.     1,
They  are  emblem —-'
atical of that divine
-Art, which safely wafts us
over this tempestuous sea of troubles, and that
Anchor, whichj shall safely moor us into a peaceful harbor, where th- wicked cease from troubling
and the weary shall find rest.
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THE FORTY-SEVENTH PROBLEM OF EITCLTD.
This was an invention of our
ancient friend and brother, the
\~ /        great Pythagoras, who, in his
travels through Asia, Africa and
Europe, was initiated into several
orders of priesthood, and raised
to the sublime degree of a master mason. This wise philosopher enriched his
mind abundantly in a general knowledge of things,
and more especially in geometry, or masonry   On
this subject, he drew out many problems and theG
rems; and among the most distinguished, he erected
this, which, in the joy of his heart, he called
Eureka, signifying, in the Grecian language, I
have found it; and upon the discovery of which,
he is said to have sacrificed a hecatomb. It teaches
masons to be general lovers of the arts and sciences.
THE HOUR-GLASS
Ts an emblem of human life. Behold! how
swiftly the sands run, and how rapidly our
lives are drawing to a close!  WVe cannot
without astonishment behold the little par       tidcles  which are contained  in this ma       chine;-bhow they pass away almost imperceptibly! and yet, to our surprise, in the snort
space of an hour they are al exhausted.  Thus
wastes man! To-day, he puts forth the tender
leaves of hope; to-morrow, blosausoms and hears his
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blushing honors thick upon him; the next day
comes a frost, which nips the shoot; and when he
thinks his grea-ness is still aspiring, he falls, like
autumn leaves, to enrich our mother earth.
TIIE SCYTHE
~ Is an emblem of time, which cuts the
brittle thread of life, and launches us
into eternity.  Behold! what havoc the
scythe of time makes among the human race! If
by chance we should escape the numerous evils
incident to childhood and youth, and with health
and vigo)r arrive to the years of manhood; yet,
withal, we must soon be cut down by the all-devouring scythe of time, and be gathered into the land
where our fathers have gone before us.
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CHARGE TO THE CANDIDATE.
BROTHER:-Your zeal for our institution, the
progress you have made in our mysteries, and your
steady conformity to our useful regulations, have
pointed you out as a proper object for this peculiar
mark of our favor.
Duty and honor now alike bind you to be
faithful to every trust; to support the dignity of
your character on all occasions; and strenuously to
enforce, by precept and example, a steady obedience to the tenets of Free-masonry.  Exemplary
conduct on your part, will convince the world, that
merit is the just title to our privileges, and that
on you our favors have not been undeservedly
bestowed
In this respectable character you are authorized
to correct the irregularities of your less informed
brethren; to fortify their minds with resolution
against the snares of the insidious, and to guard
them against every allurement to vicious practices.
To preserve unsullied the reputation of the fraternity, ought to be your constant care; and, therefore, it becomes your province to caution the
inexperienced - against a breach of fidelity. To
your inferiors in rank or office, you are to recommenr.d obedience and submission; to your equals,
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and condescension. Universal benevolence you are
zealously to inculcate; and by the regularity of
your own conduct, endeavor to remove every
aspersion against this venerable institution. Our
ancient landmarks you are carefully to preserve,
and not suffer them, on any pretence, to be infringed, or countenance a deviation from our
established customs.
Your honor and reputation are concerned in
supporting with dignity, the respectable character
you now hear. Let no motive, therefore, make you
swerve from your duty, violate your vows, or betray
your trust; but be true and faithful, and imitate
the example of that celebrated artist whom you
have  this evening represented.   Thus you will
render yourself deserving of the honor which we
nave conferred, and worthy of the confidence we
aave reposed in you.
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MIARK MASTER.
, HIS degree of Masonry was not less use       Iful in its oliginal inistitution, nor are its
-effects less beneficial to mankind, than
those which precede it   By the influence of this
degree, each operative Mason, at the erection of the
Temple of Solomon, was known and distinguished
by the Senior WVarden. By its effects the disorder
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so immense an undertaking was completely prevented;  and not only the craftsmen themselves, who
were  eighty thousand in number, but every part
of their workmanship, was discriminated with the
greatest nicety, and the utmost facility. If defects
were found in the work, by the help of this degree,
the Overseers were enabled, without difficulty, t(,
ascertain who was the faulty workman; so tli-t its
deficiencies might be remedied without injuring the
credit, or diminishing the reward of the industrious
and faithful of the craft.
CHARGE AT OPENING.*
"Wherefore, brethren, la,y
-:-;   ~!  aside all malice, and guile,
and hypocrisies, and envies
and all evil speakings. 1t
so be ye have tasted that
the Lord is gracious;  to
whomn comling, as unto a
living stone, disallowed indecd of men, but chosen of GOD, and precious; y6
also, as living stones, be ye built up a spiritual
house, an holy priesthood, to offer up sacrifices ac
eeptable to GOD.
"Brethren, this i, the will of GOD, that, with w elldoing, ye put to silence the ignorance of foolish men
ks free, and riot as using your liberty for a cloak ol
maliciousness; but as the servants of GOD. HOOlo
1ll men; love the brotherhood; fear Gon."
*A moe appropriate lesson for the opening ceremonies of this degree may be f,enied in Isaiah xxviii. 16,17,18. 
:A Mark. Moo,ter'o Lodge, when. fotty orgontee,d fo   ok,cotoa
rea:o R. W. Mote,    tthe, E.at; -        to  Warden  io the, Went,;
JotrW.-ten, ito the~ Sooth - Traue,.o ttie rtglt,..,I Se"en
tory, on the oeft, n,a., the, -bair; taoto, or  ot,r of Ceo.ne,c 
MASONIC MANUAL.
In this section is exemplified the regularity and
good order that was observed by the craftsmen on
Mount Libanus, and in the plains and quarries of
Zeredatha, and ends with a beautiful display of the
manner in which one of the principal events origi
nated, which characterizes this degree.
*    *    *    ~*    *    *    *    *
SECTION II.
Illustrates the foundation
'~~    ~11, Axand history of the degree,
~ -~l i!i and  impresses  upon  the
.A~'            i i  T  Imind of the candidate, in
~  ~li'        $3 ta striking manner, the qm       / GJ | w Up portance of a strict obser         8"~t ~[ ~~vance of his obligation to
l     be ever ready to stretch
forth his hand for the relief of indigent and worthy
brethren. The number of workmen employed in
building the Temple of Solomon, and the privileges
they enjoyed, are specified; the mode of rewarding
the left, in front of the Secretary, Senior Deacon, on the right, in front
of the Treasurer; Junior Deacon, t t           he r igh t of the Senir Warden
Master Oveseer, at the East Gate; Senior Overseer  at the Wst Gate
Junior Overseer, at the Sout   Gate; Stewrds on the right and lefto
the Jtmior Warden; Chaplain, in the East, on tie left of the Master.
The officers of Chapters tak  ran k in  a     rk Master's Lodges as followa
viz: the High Priest, as R. W.  Master;  King, as Se         or  Wden;
Scribe, as Junior Warden; Captain of the Host, as Marshal, or Master
of Ceremonies; Principal Sojourner, as Senior Deacon;  Roai Arch
Captain. as Junior Deacon; Master of the Thir  Veil, as Mastr Overer;  Master of the Second Veil, as Senior Overseer        ster of the First
Veil, as Juaior Overseer.   The Treasurer, Secretary  Chaplain, Stew,rI, and Tyler, a officers of corresponding rank.
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merit, and of punishing the guilty, are pointed out:
and the marks of distinction, which were conferred
on our ancient brethrep, as the rewards of excellence,
are named.
*     *      *     *      *     *      *     *
The following passages of Scripture are introduce&
and explained.
The stone which the builders refused, is become
the head stone of the corner.-PSALMS cxviii. 22.
Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone
which the builders rejected, the same is become the
head of the corner W-MATT. xxi. 42.
And have ye not read this scripture, The stone
which the builders rejected, is become the head of
the corner q-MARK Xii. 10.
What is this then that is written, The stone which
the builders rejected, the same is become the head
of the corner!-LUKE XX. 17.
This is the stone which was set at naught of you
builders, which is become the head of the corner.AcTs iv. 11.     *    *    *    *    *    *
He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear.-R.EV.
iii. 13.
To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the
hidden manna,  and I will give him a white stone,
and in the stone a new name written, which no man
knoweth saving he'hat receiveth it.-iR EV. ii. 17
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And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as
thou shalt need; and we will bring it to thee in
floats by sea to Joppa, and thou shalt carry it up to
Jerusalem.-II CURON. ii. 16.
*    *    *    *    *    *    *    *
Then he brought me back the way of the gate of
the outward sanctuary, which looketh toward the
east; and it was shut.  And the Load said unto
me, Son of man, M,ARK WELL, and behold with
thine eyes, and hear with thine ears all that I say
unto thee concerning all the ordinances of the house
of the Lord, and all the laws thereof; and mark
well the entering in of the house, with every going
forth of the sanctuary.-EZEKIEL xliv. 1-5.
*      *-   *         *      *       *      *
The working tools ot a  Mark Master  are the
chisel and mallet. 
MARK MASTER
THE CHISEI,
Morally demonr-strates the advantages ot
discipline and education.   The  minid,
like the diamond in its original state, is
rude and unpolished; but as the effect
of the chisel on the external coat soon presents to
view the latent beauties of the diamond, so education discovers the latent virtues of the miind, and
draws them forth to range the large field of master
and space, to display the summit of human knowledge, our duty to God and to man.
TIlE MALLET
y.  Morally teaches to correct irregularities,
Eg    and  educe man to a proper level; so that,
by quiet deportment, he may, in the sbhooi
of discipline, learn to be content.  WVhat
the mallet is to the workman enlightened reason is
to the passions: it curbs ambition; it depresses envy; it moderates anger, and it encourages good
dispositions; whence arises among good masons that
comely order,
"Which nothing earthly gives, or can destroy,
The soul's calm sunshine, and the heartfelt joy "
T'rHE FOLLOWING SONG MIAY BE SUNG.
MusIc-" God save great Waslington."
MAP,-K MiASiTERS all appear,
Before the Chief O'erscer,
In concert move:
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lyet him your work inspect,
For the Chief Architect;
If there be no defect,
He will approve
You who have passed the square,
For your rewards prepare,
Join heart and hand;
Each with his mark in view,
March with the just and true;
Wages to you are due,
At your command.
HIRAM, the widow's son,
Sent unto Solomon
Our great key-sone;
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(O)n it appears the name
Which raises high the fame
Of all to whom the same
Is truly known.
Now to the westward move,
Where, full of strength and love,
HIRAM doth stand;
But if impostors Ire
Mix'd with the worthy there,
Caution them to beware
Of the right hand.
*     *      *     *     *      *     *
TIlE FOLLOWING PARABLE IS RECITED.
For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man
that is an householder, which went out early in the
morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. And
when he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a
day, he sent them into his vineyard. And he went
out about the third hour, and saw others standing
idle in the market-place, and said unto them, Go ye
also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right I
will give you.  And they went their wtay.  And
again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour,
and did likewise. And about the eleventh hour,
he went out and found others standing idle, and
saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day
idle. They say unto him, Because no man bath
hired us.  He saith unto them, (o ye also into the
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vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye
receive.  So when even was come, the lord of the
vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the laborers,
and give them their hire, beginning from the last
unto the first. And when they came that were
hired about the eleventh hour, they received every
man a penny.  But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and
they likewise received every man a penny. And
when they had received it, they murmured against
the good man of the house, saying, These last have
wrought but onre hour, and thou hast made them
equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat
of the day.  But he answ red one of them, an d said
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MARK MASTER
Friend, I do thee no wrong; didclst not thou agree
with me for A. penny 1 Take that thine is, and go thy
way; 1 will give unto this last, even as unto thee.
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine
own? Is thine eye evil because I am good? S
the last shall be first, and the first last: for mall
oe clled, but few ehosen.-MATT. xx. 1-16.
t.    $     $      S     *            *     *
Now to the praise of those
Who triumph'd o'er the foes
Of mason's art;
To the praiseworthy three,
Who founded this degree;
May all their virtues be
Deep in our hearts.
CHARGE TO THE CANDID)ATE.
BROTRER:-I congratulate you on having been
tlhought worthy of being promoted to this honorable
degree of Masonry. Permit me to impress it on
your mind, that your assiduity should ever be commensurate with your duties, which become more
and more extensive as you advance in Masorry.
The situation to which you are now promoted,
will draw upon you not only the scrutinizing eyes
of the world at large, but those also of your brethren, on whom this degree of Masonry has not been
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conferred; all will be justified in expecting your
conduct and behavior to be such as may with safety
be imitated.
In the honorable character of Mark Master
Mason, it is more particularly your duty to endeavor
to let your conduct in the lodge, and among your
brethren, be such as may stand the test of the Grand
Overseer's square, that you may not, like the unfinished and imperfect work of the negligent and
unfaithful of former times, be rejected and thrown
aside, as unfit for that spiritual building, that house
not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
While such is your conduct, should misfortunes
assail you, should friends forsake you, should envy
traduce your good name, and malice persecute you;
yet may you have confidence, teat among Mark
Master Masons you will have fr.ends who will administer relief to your distresses, and comfort in
your afflictions; ever bearing in mind, as a consolation under all the frowns of fortune, and as anrt encouragement to hope for better prospects, that the stone
uRhich the builders rejected, (possessing merits to
them unknown) became the chief stone of the corner
q6 
Pf'ESENT OR PAST MIASTER.
A    h 1( I I S degree should be carefully
studied, and well understood, by
every Master of a Lodge  It treats
__- _   of the government of our society;
- a  the disposition of our rulers; and
illustrates their requisite qualifications. It includes
the ceremony of opening and closing lodges in the
everal preceding degrees; and also the forms of
tnstallation and Consecration, in the (?rrnd Lodge. 
MA.SONIC MANUAL.
as well as private lodges.  It comprehends  the
ceremonies at laying the foundation stones of pubtic buildings, and also at dedications and at funerals, by a variety of particulars explanatory of
those ceremonies.*
SECTION I
ON THE MANNER OF CONSTITUTING A LODGE.
Any number of Master Masons, not under seven,
desirous of forming a new Lodge, must apply, by
petition, to the Grand Lodge of the State in which
they reside, as follows:
FORM.I OF A PETITION FOR A NEW LODGE.
"To the M W. Groand Lodge of the State of-.
The undersigned petitioners, being Ancient Free
and Accepted Master Masons, having the prosperity of the fraternity at heart, and willing to
exert their best endeavors to promote and diffuse
the genuine principles of Masonry, respectfully represent-That they are desirous of forming a new
lodge in the -    of -, to be named -,  No.-.
They therefore pray for letters of dispensation, or
a warrant of constitution, to empower them to
assemble as a legal Lodge, to discharge the duties
of Masonry, in a regular and constitutional mannar, according to the original forms of the Order,
and the regulations of the Grand Lodge. They
have Laminated and do recommend brother A. B
* For the cerenonies connected with the working of this degree se
pp. 109-113. A lesson from Ps1.i. shlold be read at opening.
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to be the Arst Master; C. D to be the first Senior
Warden, and E. F. to be the first Junior Warden,
of said LoJge. If the prayer of the petition shall
be granted, they promise a strict conformity to the
constitution, laws and regulations of the Grard
Lodge." *
* This is also the ease when chartered lodges cease to exist.
This petition, being signed by at least seven regular master masons
(one of whom must be a last  Master, antI recommended bv a lodge or
lodges adjaicent to the place where  the new  lodge is to be holden, is
delivered to the Grand Secretary, who lays it before  the Grand Lodge.
If the petition meets  the approbation of the Grand  Lodge, they
generally order a dispensation to be issued, which  is signed by the
Graisd or Deputy Gracd Master, ad  authorizes the petitioners to easemihte ats a iEGOAL lodge, for a specified term of time.
In some juriso ictions, the Granid and Deputy Grand Masters respectlvely are  vested w ith authority to grant dlspesations,  at pleasure
during the recess of the Grand Lodge  in tes, they are never issued
without the special direction of the Grand Lodge.
Lodges working under d isp ensations are considered   merely as agents
of the Grand Lodge, their presiding officers are not enttled to the
rank of Past Masters  their officers are not privileged with a vote oT
voice in the Graned Lodge; they cannot c    hange  their officers without the
special ap)probatiol  and appintment  f the Grand Lodge  and in ease
of the cessation of such lodges, their flnds, jewels, and otier property
accumulated by initiations int  the several degrees, become the proierty of the Grand Lodge, and must be delivered over to the  Grand
I ressurer.
When lodges that are at first instituted by dispensation, lave passed
propler term a of probation, they scake apliciation to the Grand Lodge
for a Charter of Constitution.  if this be obained  they are then con fireed in the possession of their pro perty,ad possess all the rights and
privileges of regularly constituted lodges, as long as they conform  to
the Constittions of Masonry.  Af             ter a charter is granted by the Grand
Lodge, the Grand   aster appoints a day isttd hour tor contstitting and
onsecratig the new lodge, and for insalling its mster  rardes and
other officers.  If the Grand  laster, il person, attends tie cerem ony
the lodge is said to be constituted in AMPLE O       if the Deputy Grand
Master only, it is said to be constituted  in D    oR     but if the powe
of perforting the ceremony is ves ted         in a subordiate lodge, it is said
to be eonstituted in o.M.
Wh  en charter         s of constitution are granted for places where  the di.
tance i s  great as to render it inconvenient for the grand officers,t
attendlthe Grand    aster, or his Deputy, tissues a written instrumen
underhis hand and  private seal, to soe worthy Preset  r Pa s t'   I
ter with full powe.  to congregate eotitut  and  esll ne peitioue
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CEREMONY OF CONSTITUTION
On the day and hour appointed, the Grand Mas ter and his officers meet in a convenient room, near
to that in which the lodge to be constituted is
assembled, and open the Grand Lodge in the third
degree of. masonry.
The officers of the new lodge are to be examined
by the Deputy Grand Master; after which they
return to their lodge.
The new lodge then sends one of its members to
the Grand Master, with the following message, viz: 
"MOST WORSHIPFUL:-The officers and brethren of        Lodge, who are now assembled at
, have instructed me to inform you, that the
lMost Worshipful Grand Lodge (or Grand Master)
was pleased to grant them a letter of dispensation,
bearing date the        day of        in the year
-, authorizing them to form and open a lodge
of Free and Accepted Masons, in the             of
; that since that period they have regularly
assembled, and conducted the business of masonry
according to the best of their abilities; that their
proceedings, having received the approbation of
the Most  Worshipful Grand  Lodge, they have
obtained a Charter of Constitution, and are desirous
that their lodge should be consecrated, and their
3fficers installed, agreeably to the ancient usages
,nd customs of the Craft; for which purpose they
,re now met, and await the pleasure of the Most
Worshipful Grand Master"
too 
PRESENT, OR PAST MASTER.
He then returns to his lodge, who prepare for the
reception of the Grand Lodge. When notice is
given that they are prepared, the Grand Lodge
walk in procession to their hall. When the Grand
laster enters, the grand honors are given by the
new lodge; the officers of which resign their seats
to the grand officers, and take their several stations
on their left.
The necessary cautions are then given, and all,
excepting Masters and Past Masters of lodges, are
requested to retire, until the Master of the new
lodge is placed in the Oriental Chair.  He is then
bound to the faithful performance of his trust, and
duly invested.
Upon due notice, the Grand Marshal reconducts
the brethren into the hall, and all take their places, except the members of the new lodge, who)
form a procession on one side of the hall, to salute
their Master. As they advance, the Grand Master addresses them, "Brethren, Behold your  Master! "   As  they  pass,  they  make  the  proper
salutation, and when they have all passed, he joins
them, and takes his appropriate station.
A grand procession is then formed in the follow.
ang order, viz:
Tyler, with a drawn Sword:
two Stewards, with White Rods;
Entered Apprentices;
Fellow Crafts;
Master Masons;
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Stewards;
Junior Deacons;
Senior Deacons;
Secretaries'
Treasurers;
Past Wardens;
Junior Wardens
Senior Wardens;
Past Masters;
Mark Masters;
Royal Arch Masons;
Knights Templars;
Masters of Lodges;
THE NEW LODGE.
Tyler, with a drawn Sword;
Stewards, with White Rods;
Entered Apprentices;
Fellow Crafts;
Master Masons;
Deacons;
Secretary and Treasurer;
Two Brethren, carrying the Master's Carpet;
Junior and Senior Wardens;
The Holy Writings, carried by the oldest member
not in office;
The W. Master;
Music.
THE GRAND LODGE.
Grand Tyler, with a drawn Sword;
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Grand Stewards, with White Rcds;
Brother, carrying a Golden Vessel with Corn i
Two Brethren, carrying Silver Vessels, one of
Wine, the other of Oil;
Grand Secretaries;
Grand Treasurers;
A Past Ms ster, bearing the Holy Writings,
Square and Compasses, supported by two Stewar Is,
with Rods;
Two Burning Tapers, borne by two Past Masters;
Clergy and Orator;
The Tuscan and Composite Orders;
The Doric, Ionic and Corinthian Orders;
Past Grand Wardens;
Past Deputy Grand Masters;
t-          Past Grand Masters;
The Globes;
Junior and Senior Grand Wardens;
Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master;
The Master of the Oldest Lodge, carrying the
Book of Constitutions;
The M. W. GRAND MASTER;
The Grand Deacons, on a line seven feet apart, on
the right and left of the Grand Master, with
Black Rods;
Grand Standard Bearer;
Grand Sword Bearer, with a drawn Sword;
Two Stewards, with White Rods.
The procession moves on to the church or house
where the services are to be performed. WVheii the
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front of the procession arrives at the door, they
halt, open to the right and left, and face inward,
while the Grand Master, and others, in succession,
pass through and enter the house.
A platform is erected in front of the pulpit, and
provided with seats for the accommodation of the
grand officers.
The Bible, Square and Compass, and Book Gf
Constitutions, are placed upon a table in front
of the Grand Master; the Lodge is placed in the
,entre, upon a platform, covered with white satin,
or linen, and encompassed by the three tapers, and
the vessels of corn, wine and oil.
SERVICES.
1 A piece of Music
2. Prayer.
3. An Oration.
4. A piece of Music.
5. The Grand Marshal then directs the officers
,nd members of the new lodge in front of the
Grand Master. The Deputy Grand Master ad
dresses the Grand Master as follows:
"lJOST  WORSHIPFUL:-A  number of brethren,
duly instructed in the mysteries of Masonry, having assembled together at stated periods, for some
time past, by virtue of a dispensation granted them
for that purpose, do now desire to be constituted
into a regailaS Lodge, agreeably to the ancient
usages and customs of the fraternity."
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Their Secretary then delivers the dispensation
and records to the Master elect, who presents them
to the Grand Master.
The Grand Master  examines the records, and if
they are bfound correct. proclaints,
"The records appear to be properly entered, and
are approved.   Upon  due  deliberation,  the Grand
Lodge have granted the brethren of this new lodge,
a Charter, confirming them in the rights and privileges
of a regularly constituted Lodge; which the Grand
Secretary will now read."
After the Charter is read, the Grand Master then
says,
" We   shall  now  proceed,  according  to  ancient
usage, to constitute these brethren into a regular
lodge."
Whereupon the several officers of the new lodge de.
liver up their jewels and badges to their Master, who
presents them with his own, to the Deputy Grand
Master, and he to the Grand Master.
The Deputy Grand Master now presents the
Master elect of the new lodge, to the Grand Master, saying,
"MosT WORSHIPFUL:-I present you Brother -,
whom the members of the lodge now to be constituted,
have chosen for their Master."
The Grand Master asks them if they remain
satisfied with their choice. (They boe in token o!
a.seent.)
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The Master then presents, severally, his Wardens
and other officers, naming them and their respect
ive offices. The Grand Master asks the brethren
if they remain satisfied with each and all of them
(They bow as before.)
The officers and members of the new lodge then
form in the broad aisle, in front of the Grand
Master, and the business of CONSECRATION comnmen
ces with solemn music.
CEREMONY OF CONSECRATION.
The Grand Master, attended by the grand officers and the Grand Chaplain, form themselves in
order, round the lodge, which is then uncovered,
while a piece of solemn music is performed. The
first clause of the Consecration Prayer is rehearsed,
as follows
"Great Architect of the Universe!  Maker and
Ruler of all Worlds! deign, from thy celestial
temple, from realms of light and glory, to bless us
in all the purposes of our present assembly!
"We humbly invoke thee to give us, at this and
at all times, Wisdom in all our doings, Strength
of mind in all our difficulties, and the Beauty of
harmony in all our communications 
"Permit us, 0 thou Author of Light and Life,
great Source- of Love and Happiness, to erect this
lodge, and now solemnly to consecrate it to the
honor of thy glory!
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" Glory be to God on high."  Response.
"'.As it was in the beginning, is now, and evter
shall be!  Amen."
During the response, the Deputy Grand Master,
and the Grand Wardens, take the vessels of corn,
wine and oil, and sprinkle the elements of Consecration upon the Lodge.
T'he Grand Chaplain then continues:
"Grant, 0 Lord our God, that those who  are
now about to be invested with the government of
this lodge, may be endued with wisdom to instruct
their brethren in all their duties. May Brotherly
Love, Relief and Truth, always prevail among the
members of this lodge; and may this bond of union
continue to strengthen the lodges throughout the
world!
"Bless all our brethren, wherever dispersed; and
grant speedy relief to all who are either oppressed
or distressed.
"We  affectionately commend to thee all the
members of thy whole family.  May they increase
in the knowledge of thee, and in the love of each
other.
"Finally; May we finish all our work here
below, with thine approbation; and then have our
transition from this earthly abode to thy heavenly
temple above, there to enjoy light, glory and bliss
ineffable and eternal!
Glory be to God on high!"  Response.
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A piece of solemn music is performed while the
lodge is covered.
The Grand Chaplain then DEDICATES the Lodgo
in the following terms:
"To the memory of HOLY SAINTS JOHN
we dedicate this Lodge. May every brother reveir
their character, and imitate their virtues.
"Glory be to God on high."
Response: "Amen! so mote it be!  An2en!
A piece of music is then performed, whilst the
brethren of the new lodge advance in procession,
to salute the Grand Lodge, with their hands crossed
upon their breasts, and bowing as they pass.
The Grand Master then rises, and CONSTrITrrES
the new lodge in the form following:
"In the name of the Most Worshipful Grand
Lodge, I now constitute and form you, my brethren, into a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons.
From henceforth I empower you to act as a regular
lodge, constituted in conformity to the rites of our
Order, and the charge of our ancient and honorable
fraternity; and may the Supreme Architect of th -
universe prosper, direct and counsel you in all you
doings."
Response: " So mote it be!"
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PRESENT, OR PAST MASTER
SECTION II.
CEREMONY OF INSTALLATION.
*    *    *    *    *    *    *
The Grand Master* asks his Deputy,
"Whether he has examined the Mas           ter nominated in the warrant, and finds
him well skilled in the noble science
and the royal art." The Deputy answering in the
affirmative,t by the Grand Master's order, takes
the candidate from among his fellows, and presents
him at the pedestal, saying, "Most  WVorshipful
Master, I present my worthy brother, A. B., to be
installed Master of this (new) lodge. I find him
to be of good morals, and of great skill. true and
trusty; and I doubt not he will discharge his duty
with fidelity."
The Grand Master then addresses him:
"BROTHER:-Previous to your investiture, it is
necessary that you should signify your assent to
those ancient charges and regulations which point
out the duty of a Master of a Lodge."
The Grand Master then reads, or orders to be
read, a summary of the ancient charges to the
Master elect, as follows, viz:
I. You agree to be a good man and true, and
strictly to obey the moral law.
* In tbih  and other similar instances, where the Grand Master,i
specified in acting may be understood any Master who performs the
ceremony.
t A private examination is understood to precede the "nstallation of
every officer.
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II. You agree to be a peaceable citizeni, and
cheerfully to conform to the laws of the country in
which you reside.
III. You promise not to be concerned in plots
and conspiracies against government, but patiently
to submit to the decisions of the supreme legis
lature.
IV. You agree to pay a proper respect to th
civil magistrates, to work diligently, live creditably,
and act honorably by all men.
V. You agree to hold in veneration the original
rulers and patrons of the Order of Masonry, and
their regular successors, supreme and subordinate,
according to their stations; and to submit to the
awards and resolutions of your brethren, when
convened, in every ease consistent with the constitutions of the Order.
VI. You agree to avoid private piques and quarrels, and to guard against intemperance and excess.
VII. You agree to be cautious in your behavior,
courteous to your brethren, and faithful to your
lod(ge.
VIII. You promise to respect genuine brethren
and to discountenance imposters, and all dissenter
from the original plan of Masonry.
IX. Yos'. agree to promote the general good of
society, to cultivate the social virtues, and to propagate the knowledge of the art.
X. You -promise to pay homage to the Grand
Master for the time being, and to his officers wsen 
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duly installed; and strictly to conform to every
edict of the Grand Lodge, or General Assembly of
Masons, that is not subversive of the principles
and ground work of Masonry.
XI. You admit that it is not in the power of any
man, or body of men, to make innovations in th
body of Masonry.
XII. You promise a regular attendance on the
committees  and communications  of the Grand
Lodge, on receiving proper notice; and to pay
attention to all the duties of Masonry, on convenient occasions.
XIII. You admit that no new lodge shall be
formed without permission of the Grand Lodge;
and that no countenance be given to any irregular
lodge, or to any person clandestinely initiated
therein, being contrary to the ancient charges of
the Order.
XIV. You admit that no person can be regularly
made a Mason in, or admitted a member of, any
regular lodge, without previous notice, and due
inquiry into his character.
XV. You agree that no visitors shall be received
into your lodge without due examination, and producing proper vouchers of their having been initiated into a regular lodge.
These are the regulations of Free and Accepted
Masons
The Grand Master then addresses the Master
elect iii the following manner: "Do you submit to
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these charges, and promise to support these regula tions, as Masters have done in all ages before
you? "
The Master having signified his cordial submission as before, the Grand Master thus addresses
him: —
"Brother A. B., in consequence of your conformity to the charges and regulations of the Order,
you are now to be installed Master of this lodge,
in full confidence of your care, skill and capacity
to govern the same."
with the insignia of his office, and the
furniture and implements of his lodge.
The various implements of the profession are
emblematical of our conduct in life, and upon this
occasion are carefully enumerated.
The Holy Writings, that great light in
VMasonry, will guide you to all truth; it
will direct your paths to the temple of happiness,
and point out to you the whole duty of man.
The Square teaches us to regulate
our actions by rule and line, and to
- harmonize our conduct by the princlples of morality and virtue.
The Compass teaches us to limit our deA sires in every station, that, rising to eminence
by merit. we may live respected, and die regretted.
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::   1,.,,,T   The Rutle directs, that we should
punIctually observe our duty; press forward in the
path of virtue, and, neither inclining to the right
or to the left, in all our actions have eternity in
view.
The  Line teaches us the criterion of
moral rectitude, to avoid dissimulation in
conversation and action, and to direct our
steps to the path which leads to innmmortality.
The Book of Constitutions you are to
search at all times.  Cause it to be read in
your lodge, that none may  pretend ignorance of
the excellent precepts it enjoins.
You now receive in charge the Charter,
by the authority of which this lodge is
held.  You  are carefully to  preserve  and duly
transmit it to your successor in office.
Lastly, you receive in charge the By-Laws
of  your lodge, which you are to see carefully
and punctually executed.
The Jewels of the officers of the new lodge are
then returned to  the Master, who delivers them.
respectively, to the several officeri of the Grand
Lodge, according to their rank.
The subordinate )fficers of the new lodge are then
invested with their jewels, by the grand officers of
corresponding rank; and are by them, severally in
turn, conducted to the Grand MIaster, who delivers
to each of them a short charge, as follows:
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THE SENIOR WARDEN.
" Brother C. D., you are appointed'
Senior Warden )f this lodge, and are
now invested with the insignia of your
office.
"The Level demonstrates that we are descended
from the same stock, partake of the salne nature,
and share the same hope; and though distinctions
among mnen are necessary to preserve subordination, yet no eminence of station should make us
forget that we are brethren; for he who is placed
on the lowest spoke of fortune's wheel, nmay be
entitled to our regard; because a time will come,
and the wisest knows not how soon, when all distinctions, but that of goodness, shall cease; and
dea tli, the grand leveler of human greatness, reduce
us to the same state.
"Your regular attendance on our stated meetings
is essentially necessary. In the absence of the
Master, you are to govern this lodge; in his presence, you are to assist him in the government of it.
I firmly rely on your knowledge of Masonry, and
attachment to the lodge for the faithful discharge
of the duties of this important trust-Lock well
to the tVest!"
M  Vhen  tie In, tallation  is not of the  officers of a  n        ew lodge,  thb
v'oriet  "ho.        e been elected,".holId be.,bstitted fr the  wod    "a
ai,,illt ed,"    i ll' aC o s_ whe re  the offioer io chosen  by ballot.
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THE JUNIOR WARDEN.
r    " Brother E. F., you are appointed Junior
Warden of this lodge; and are now invested
with the badge of your office.
The Plumb admonishes us to walk uprightly
in our several stations, to hold the scale of justice
in equal poise; to observe the just medium between
intemperance and pleasure, and to make our passions and prejudices coincide with the line of our
duty. To you is committed the superintendence
of the craft during the hours of refreshment; it is
therefore indispensably necessary that you should
not only be temperate  and discreet in the indulgence of your own inclinations, but carefully
observe that none of the craft be suffered to convert
the purposes of refreshment into intemperance and
excess.   Your regular and punctual attendance is
particularly requested, and I have no doubt that you
will faithfully execute the duty which you owe to
your present  appointment. -Look  well to the
South!"
THE TREASURER
"Brother G. H., you are appointed
Treasurer of this lodge. It is your
duty  to receive all moneys trom the
hands of the Secretary; keep just and
regular accounts of the same, and pay them out at
the Worshipful Master's will and pleasure, with the
u,sent of the lodge.  I trust your regard for the
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fraternity will pron.pt you to the faithful discLarge
of the duties of your office
THE SECRETAR f.
"Brother  I. K., you are appointed
Secretary of this lodge.  It is your duty
to observe the Worshipful Master's will
'and pleasure; to record the proceedings
of the lodge, to receive all moneys, and pay them
into the hands of the Treasurer. Your good incliwation to Masonry and this lodge, I hope, will
induce you to discharge the duties of your office
with fidelity, and by so doing, you will merit the
esteem and applause of your brethren."
THE CHAPLAIN.
;::-:..  "Rev. Brother L. M., you are ap!,  pointed Chaplain of this lodge.  It is
your duty to perform those solemn services which we should constantly render to our
infinite Creator; and which, when offered by one
whose holy profession is "to point to heaven and
lead the way," may, by refining our souls, strengthening our virtues, and purifying our miinds, prepare
us for admission into the society of those above,
whose happiness will be as endless as it is perfect."
THE SENIOR AND JUNIOR DEACONS.*
y      "Brothers I,. M. and N. O., you 
are  appointed  Deacons of this
lodge.  It is your province to  attend on the Master and Wardens, and to act as
* A silver dove is the correct jewel of the Deacons.- Oliver. 
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their proxies in the active duties of the lodge;
such as in the reception of candidates into the
different degrees of Masonry; the introduction and
accommodation of visitors, and in the immediate
practice of our rites. The Square and Compasses,
as badges of your office, I entrust to your care, not
doubting your vigilance and attention."
THE STEWARDS AND MASTERS OF CEREMONIES.
1% "Brothers R. S. and T.
U., you are appointed Stew             asrds (Masters of Ceremonies)
LsTEWA...s.] of this lodge. The duties of [M'S,, OF C's.]
your office are to assist the Deacons and other officers in performing their respective duties.  Your
regular and early attendance will afford the best
proof of your zeal and attachment to the lodge."
THE TYLER.
"Brother V. W., you are appointed Tyler of
this lodge, and I invest you with the implement
of your office. As the sword is placed in the
hands of the Tyler, to enable him effectually to
guard against  the approach of cowans and
eavesdroppers, and suffer none to pass or repass
but such as are duly qualified, so it should admonish us to set a guard over our thoughts, a watch at
our lips, post a sentinel over our actions; thereby
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preventing the approach of every unworthy thought
or deed, and preserving consciences void of offence
towards GOD and towards man."
CHARGE UPON THE INSTALLATION OF THE OFFICERS
OF A LODGE.
"WORSHIPFUL  MASTER:-The  Grand  Lodge
having committed to your care the superintendence
and government of the brethren who are to compose this lodge, you cannot be insensible of the
obligations which devolve on you as their head; nor
of your responsibility for the faithful discharge
of the important duties annexed to your appoiitment. The honor, reputation and usefulness of
your lodge, will materially depend on the skill and
assiduity with which you manage its concerns;
whilst the happiness of its members will be generally promoted,. in proportion to the zeal and
ability with which you propagate the genuine
principles of our institution.
"For a pattern of imitation, consider the great
luminary of nature, which, rising in the East,
regularly diffuses light and lustre to all within the
circle. In like manner it is your province to
spread and communicate light and instruction to
the brethren of your lodge. Forcibly impress upon
them the dignity and high importance of Masonry;
and seriously-admonish them never to disgrace it.
Charge them to practice out of the lodge, those
duties which they have been taught in it; and by 
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amiable, discreet and virtuous conduct, to convince
mankind of the goodness of the institution; so
that when a person is said to be a member of it,
the world may know that he is one to whom the
burthened heart may pour out its sorrows; to
whom distress may prefer its suit; whose hand is
gaided by justice, and his heart is expanded by
benevolence. In short, by a diligent observance
of the By-laws of your lodge, the Constitutions
of Masonry, and above all, the Holy Scriptures,
which are given as a rule and guide to your faith,
you will be enabled to acquit yourself with honor
and reputation, and lay up a c-own of rejoicing,
which shall continue when time shall be no more.
"BROTrHER SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS:
"You are too well acquainted with the principles of Masonry, to warrant any distrust that you
will be found wanting in the discharge of your
respective duties. Suffice it to say, that what you
have seen praiseworthy in others, you should carefuilly imitate; and what in them may have appeared
defective, you should in yourselves amend. You
should be examples of good order and regularity;
for It is only by a due regard to the laws, in your
own conduct, that you can expect obedience to
them from others. You are assiduously to assist
the Master in the discharge of his trust; diffusing
light and imparting knowledge to all whom he
shall place under ycur care. In the absence of the
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Master, you will succeed to higher duties; your
acquirements must therefore be such, as that the
craft may never suffer for want of proper instruction.  From  the spirit which you have hitherto
evinced, I entertain no doubt that your future con
duct will be such as to merit the applause of your
brethren, and the testimony of a good conscience.
BRETHREN of            LODGE:
"Such is the nature of our constitution, that as
some must of necessity rule and teach, so others
must, of course, learn to submit and obey. Humility in both is an essential duty.  The officers
who are appointed to govern your lodge, are sufficiently conversant with the rules of propriety, and
the laws of the institution, to avoid exceeding the
powers with which they are entrusted; and you are
of too generous dispositions to envy their preferment. I therefore trust that you will have but one
aim, to please each other, and unite in the grand
design of being happy and communicating happiness.
"Finally, my brethren, as this association has
been formed and perfected in so much unanimity
and concord, in which we greatly rejoice, so may
it long continue. May you long enjoy every satisfaction and delight, which disinterested friendship call afford.  May kindness and brotherly affection distinguish your conduct, as men and as
masons.  Within your peaceful walls, may your 
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children celebrate with joy and gratitude, the
ai,nual recurrence of this auspicious solemnity.
And may the tenets of our profession be transmitted through your lodge, pure and unimpaired, from
generation to generation."
The Grand  Marshal then proclaims the  new
lodge, in the following manner, viz:
"In the name of the Most Worshipful Grand
Lodge of the State of, I proclaim this new
Lodge, by the name of            Lodge, duly constituted."
The Grand Chaplain then makes the concluding
prayer, which ends the public ceremonies.
The grand procession is then formed in the same
order as before, and returns to the hall. The following, or some other ode, is sung, which concludes
the ceremony of installation
INSTALLATION ODE.
Music-" Bright Rosy Morning."
Behold! in the East our new Master appear;
Come, brothers, we'll greet him with hearts all
sincere;
We'll serve him with freedom, fervor and zeal;
And aid him his duties and-trust to fulfil.
In the WVest see the Warden with Level in hand,
The Master to aid, and obey his command,
We'll aid him with freedom, fervor and zeal,
And help him his duties and trust to fulfil.
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In the South, see the Warden by Plumb stand
upright,
Who watches the sun, and takes note of its flight,
We'll aid, &c.
The lodge is then closed with the usual solemnities in the different degrees, by the Grand Master
and his officers.
This is the usual ceremony observed by regular
Masons at the Constitution of a new lodge, which
the Grand Master may abridge or extend at pleasure; but the material points are upon no account
to be omitted.  The same ceremony and charges
attend every succeeding installation of new officers.
SECTION III.
CEREMONY AT LAYING FOUNDATION STONES O0
PUBLIC STRUC'I'URES
HIS ceremony is conducted by the
Grand Master and his officers, as             sisted by the members of the Grand
Lodge, and such officers and nem         h bers of private lodges as can conve
niently attend. The Chief Magistrate, and other
civil officers of the place where the building is to
be erected, also generally attend on the occasion.
At the time appointed, the Grand Lodge is conrened in some suitable place, approved by the
Grand Master.  A band of martial music is pro 
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vided, and the brethren appear in the insignia of
the Order, and with white gloves and aprons. The
lodge is opened by the Grand Master, and the rules
for regulating the procession to and from the place
where the ceremony is to be performed, are read
by the Grand Secretary. The necessary cautions
are then given from the Chair, and the lodge is
adjourned; after which the procession sets out in
the following order:
PROCESSION AT LAYING FOUNDATION STONES.
Two Tylers, with drawn Swords;
Tyler of the oldest Lodge, with a drawn Sword;
Two Stewards of the oldest Lodge;
Entered Apprentices;
Fellow Crafts;
Master Masons;
Stewards;
Junior Deacons;
Senior Deacons;
Secretaries;
Treasurers;
Past Wardens;
Junior Wardens;
Senior Wardens;
Past Masters;
Mark Masters;
R oyal Arch Masons;
Knights Templars;
Masters of Lodges;
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Music;
Grand Tyler, with a draws Sword;
Grand Stewards, with White Riods;
A Brother, with a Golden Vessel containing Corn
Two Brethren, carrying Silver Vessels, one of
Wine, the other of Oil;
Principal Architect, with Square, Level and Plumb
Grand Secretary;
Grand Treasurer;
Bible, Square and Compass, carried by a Master
of a Lodge, supported by two Stewards;
Grand Chaplain;
The Five Orders;
Past Grand Wardens;
Past Deputy Grand Masters;
Past Grand Masters;
Chief Magistrate of the place;
Two Large Lights, borne by two Masters of Lodges;
Grand Wardens;
Deputy Grand Master;
The Master of the Oldest Lodge, carrying the
Book of Constitutions;
Grand Deacons, with Black Rods, seven feet apart
The M. W. GRAND MASTrER;
Grand Standard Bearer;
Grand Sword Bearer, with a drawn Sword;
Two Stewards, with White Rods.
A triumphal arch is usually erected at the place
where the ceremony is to be performed. The procession passes through the arch, and the brethren
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repairing to their stands, the Grand Master and his
officers take their places on a temporary platform.
covered with carpet.
An ode in honor of Masonry is then sung.
The Grand Master commands silence, and the
nlcessary preparations are  made  for laying the
stone, on which is engraved the year of Masonry,
he name and titles of the Grand Master, &c., &c.
The stone is raised up, by the means of an
engine erected for that purpose, and the Grand
Chaplain, or Orator, repeats a short prayer.  The
Grand Treasurer, by the Grand Master's command,
places under the stone various sorts of coin and
medals of the present age. Solemn music is introduced, and the stone let down into its place. The
principal Architect then presents the working tools
to the Grand Master,  who  applies the  Plumb,
Square and Level to the stone, in their proper
positions, and pronounces it to be "WELL FORMED,
TRUE AND TRUSTY."
The golden and silver vessels are next brought
to the table, and delivered; the former to the
Deputy Grand Master, and the latter to the Grand
Wardens, who successively present them to the
Grand Master; and he, according to ancient cere mony, pours the corn, the wine, and the oil, which
they contain, on the stone; saying.
"May the all-bounteous Author of Nature bless
the inhabitants of this place with all the necessa
ries, conveniences and comforts of life; assiFt in
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the erection and completion of this building; pros
tect the workmen against every accident, and long
preserve this structure from decay; and grant to
us all, a supply of the CORN of nourishment, the
WINE of refrrshmtnt, and the OIL of joy."
".Amen! so mote it be!  Amen!"
He then strikes the stone thrice with the mallet,
and the public honors of masonry are given.
The Grand Master then delivers over to the Architect the various implements of architecture,
entrusting him with the superintendence and direction of the work; after which he reascends the
platform, and an oration, suitable to the occasion,
is delivered. A voluntary collection is made for
the workmen, and the sum collected is placed upon
the stone by the Grand Treasurer. The ceremony
concludes with an appropriate ode. After which
the procession returns to the place whence it set
out, and the lodge is closed in due form.
SECTION IV.
CEREMONY AT THE DEDICATION OF MASONIC HATLS
On the day appointed for the celebration of the
ceremony of Dedication, the Grarnd Master and his
efficers, accompanied by the members of the Grand
Lodge meet in a convenient room, near to the place
where the ceremony is be performed, and the Grand
Lodge is opened in ample form, in the third degree
of Masonry.
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The Master of the Lodge to which the hall to
be dedicated belongs, being present, rises and addresses the Grand Master as follows:
"MOST WORSHIPFUL:
"The brethren of          Lodge, being animatet.
with a desire of promoting the honor and interest
)f the craft, have, at great pains and expense,
erected a Masonic Hall, for their convenience and
accommodation. They are now desirous that the
same should be examined by the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge; and if it should meet their approbation, that it should be solemnly dedicated to
Masonic purposes, agreeably to ancient form."
The Grand Master then directs the Grand Secretary to read the Order of Procession, which is
delivered over to the Grand Marshal; and a general charge, respecting propriety of behavior, is
given by the Deputy Grand Master; or the necessary directions are given to the brethren from the
Chair
A grand procession is then formed in the order
laid down in the first section.  The whole moves
forward to the hall which is to be dedicated; and
upon the arrival of'lie front of the procession at
the door, they halt, open to ohe right and left and
face inward, whilst the Grand Master, and others
in succession, pass through and enter.  The museo
continues while the.procession marches three times
around the hall.
The IL,odge is placed in th'ie centre. The G(rand
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Master having taken the chair, under a canopy.
the grand officers take the places of the correspond ing officers of the lodge, and the Masters and
Wardens of other lodges, repair to the places previously prepared for their reception.   The three
lights (in a triangular form), and the gold and
silver pitchers, with the corn, wine and oil, are
placed on the Lodge, at the head of which stands
the pedestal, or altar, with the Bible open, and the
Square and Cominpass fixed thereon, with the Charter, Book of Constitutions and By-laws.
An anthem is sung, and an exordium on Masonry
given; after which, the Architect addresses the
Grand Master as follows:
"MOST WVORSHIPFUL:
"Having been entrusted with the superintendence and management of the workmen employed iD
the construction of this edifice; and having, according to the best of my ability, accomplished the
task assigned me, I now return my thanks for the
honor of this appointment, and beg leave to surrernder up the implements which were committed to
roy care, when the foundation of this fabric was
laid   humbly  hoping,  that the exertions which
have been made on this occasion, will be crowned
with your approbation, and that of the Most Wor6hipful Grand Lodge."
To which the Grand Master replies as follows:
" BROTHra ARCHITECT:-The skill and fidelity 
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Jisl)ayed in the execution of the trust reposed in
you, at the commencement of this undertaking,
have secured the entire approbation of the Grand
Lodge; and they sincerely pray, that this edifice
lay continue a lasting monument of the taste.
pirit, and liberality of its founders."
An ode in honor of Masonry is sung.
The Deputy Grand Master then rises and says:
"MOST WORSHIPFUL:-The hall in which we
are now assembled, and the plan upon which it has
been constructed, having met with your approbation, it is the desire of the fraternity that it shoul(i
be now dedicated, according to ancient form and
usage"
Whereupon the Grand Master requests all to
retire but such as are Master Masons. A proces
sion is then formed in the following order, viz:
Grand Sword Bearer;
Grand Standard Bearer;
A Past Master, with a Light;
A Past Master, with Bible, Square and Compae
on a Velvet Cushion;
Two Past Masters, each with a Light;
Grand Secretary and Treasurer, with Emblems;
Grand Junior Warden, with Pitcher of Corn;
Grand Senior Warden, with Pitcher of Wine;
Deputy Grand Master, with Pitcher of Oil;
Grand Master;
Two Stewards, with Rods. 
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All the other brethren keep their places, and o
assist in performing an ode, which continues during
ihe procession, excepting only at the intervals of
dedication.
Mus —" MigdolI."
GENIUS OF MASONRY! descend,
And with thee bring thy spotless train;
Constant at our sacred rites attend,
While we adore thy peaceful reign.
The Lodge being uncovered, and the firet procesion being made around it, the Grand Master
laving reached the East, the Grand Junior Warden
;resents the pitcher of corn to the Grand Master,
lvho, striking thrice with his mallet, ponrs it ott
~ipon the Lodge, at the same time pronouncing,
"In the name of the great JEHOVAH, to whom
be all honor and glory, I do solemnly dedicate this
aall to FREE-MASONRY."
The grand honors are given.
Bring with thee VIRTUE! brightest maid;
Bring Love, bring Truth, bring Friends-hip here
WVhile social mirth shall lend her aid,
To soothe the wrinkled brow of care.
The second procession is then made around the
odge, and the Grand Senior Warden presents the
Hlitcher of wine to the Grand Master, who sprinkles
it upon the Lodge, at the same time saying, 
PRESENT, OR PAST MASTER.
" In the name of the Holy SAINTS JOHN, I do
solemnly dedicate this hall to VIRTIJE."
lThe grand honors are twice repeated.
Bring CHARITY! with goodness crowned,
Encircled in thy heavenly robe!
Diffuse thy blessings all around,
To every corner of the GLOBE!
The third procession is then made round the
Lodge, and the Deputy Grand Master presents the
pitcher of oil to the Grand Master, who, sprinkling
it upon the Lodge, says,
"In the name of the whole FRATERNITY, I do
solemnly dedicate this hall to UNIVERSAL BEN.EVOLENCE."
The grand honors are thrice repeated.
A solemn invocation is made to the Throne of
Grace, by the Grand Chaplain.
To Heaven's high Architect all praise,
All praise, all gratitude be given,
Who deigned the human soul to raise,
By mystic secrets sprung from Heaven.
After which the Lodge is covered, and the Grand
Iaster retires to his chair.  An oration is then
delivered, and the ceremonies conclude with music.
The Grand Lodge is again formed in procession,
as at first, and returns to the room where it was
opened, and is closed in aimple form.
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8ECTION V.
1'HE CERE1lONY OBSERVED AT FUNERALS.
THE ceremonies which are ob
served on the occasion of fune
rals are highly appropriate
they are performed as a melan
choly Masonic duty, and as 2
i token of respect and affection to
the memory of a departed bro                   ther. No mason can be interred
with the formalities of the Order unless he has been advanced to the third degree
Fellow Crafts and Apprentices are not entitled to
funeral obsequies. All the brethren who walk io
procession, should observe, as much as possible, an
uniformity in their dress; black clothes, with white
gloves and aprons, are most suitable.
The brethren being assembled at the Lodge
room, (or some other convenient place) the presiding officer opens the lodge in the third degree; and
naving stated the purpose of the meeting the service begins.
Master.-" What man  is he that liveth, and
shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul
from the hand of the grave?"'
Response.-" Man walketh in a vain shadow;
he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall
gather them."
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Master.-" When he dieth, he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him."
Response.-" Naked he came into the world, and
naked he must return."
Master.-" The Lord gave, and the Lord hath
taken away;  Blessed be the name of the Lord!"
[The grand honors are then  given, and the
Master, taking the SACRED ROLL in his hand,
says:]
"Let us die the death of the righteous, and let
our last end be like his."
Respon,se.-" God is our God for ever and ever;
He will be our guide even unto death."
[The Master then records the name and age of
the deceased upon the roll, and says:]
"Almighty Father! into thy hands we commend
the soul of our departed brother."
[The brethren respond three times, giving the
public grand honors each time: * ]
"The will of God is accomplished.  So tnote
it be!"
* The publie grand honors are given in the following -anner:-Both
arms are crossed on the breast, the left uppernost and the open palms
of the hands sharply striking the shoulders; they are then raised
above the head, the palias striking each other, r.d then made to tall
sinartly Upon the thighs.-Mxc.C.Y. 
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[The Master then deposits the roll in the archives, and repeats the following or some other
suitable prayer:]
Most merciful and glorious Lord God! our
heavenly Father! Author of all good, and Giver
of all mercy! pour down thy blessings upon us,
and strengthen our solemn engagemlents with the
ties of sincere affection. May the present instance
of mortality reminld us of our approaching fate,
and draw our attention toward thee, the only
refuge in time of need, that, when the awful
moment shall arrive that we are about to quit this
transitory scene, the enlivening prospect of thy
mercy may dispel the gloom of death; that after
our departure hence in peace, we may be received
into thine everlasting kingdom, and there enjoy,
in union with our departed friends, the just reward of a pious and virtuous life.  Amen.
Response.-So mote it be.
[A procession is then formed, which proceeds
to the house of the deceased, and from thence to
the place of interment.  Should there be services
at a church or at the house of the deceased, a brief
responsive service should be used, concluding
with the Lord's Prayer  immediately after  the
benediction has been pronounced. 
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ORDER OF PROCESSION AT A FUNERAL.
Tyler, with a drawn Sword;
Stewards, with White Rods;
Musicians, (if they are Masons, otherwise
they follow the Tyler;)
Master Masons
o    Senior and Junior Deacons;
Secretary and Treasurer;
Senior and Junior Wardells;
The Holy Writings, on a cushion, covered with
black cloth, carried by the oldest (or some
suitable) member of the Lodge;
The Master;
Clergy;
The 
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Pall Bearers. 
When the procession arrives at the place of in
erment, the members of the lodge form a circle
round the grave; the officers take their position at
the head of the grave, on the right of the mourners
The following exhortation is then given:
NOTE.-If a past or present Grand Master, Deptity Grandl Master, o
Grand Warden,  should joi  theprocesion of  private lodge, proper
attention is to, be paid to them.  Tey take place aftrt  l, er te   aster of
the lodge.  Two Deacons. with black rods are appointed by the Master
toatte    nd a Grand Warlen; and when the Grand Masteror Deputy
Grand aaster is present, the Book of Constitutions is boret before
him, a Sh'ord Bearer follows him, and the Deauona, with black redo, oa
nis right and left.
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Body,
placed thereon.
Pall Bearers. 
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Again we are called to assemble among tbe habitations of the dead, to behold the "narrow house
appointed for all living."  Here, around us, in
that peace which the world cannot give, sleep the
unnumbered dead.  The gentle breeze fans their
verdant covering, they heed it not; the sunshine
and the storin pass over them, and they are not
disturbed; stones and lettered monuments symbolize the affection of surviving friends, yet no sound
~roceeds from them, save that silent but thrilling
admonition, "seek ye the narrow path and the
straight gate that lead unto eternal life."
~Ve are again called upon to consider the uncertainty of human life  the immutable eertainty 
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of death, and the vanity of all human pursuits.
Decrepitude and decay are written upon every
living thing. The cradle and the coffin stand
side by side: and it is a melancholy truth,
that so soon as we begin to live that moment
also we  begin to die.   It is passing  strange
that notwithstanding the daily mementos of mortality that cross our path; notwithstanding the
funeral bell so often tolls in our ears, and the
"mournful procession" go about our streets, that
we will not more seriously consider our approaching
fate. We go on from design to design, add hope
to hope, and lay out plans for the employment of
many years, until we are suddenly alarmied at the
approach of the Messenger of Death, at a moment
when we least expect him, and which we probably
conclude to be the meridian of our existence
What, then, are all the externals of human
dignity, the power of wealth, the dreams of ambition, the pride of intellect, or the charms of beauty,
when Nature has paid her just debt? Fix your
eyes on the last sad scene, and view life stript of its
ornaments, and exposed in its natural meanness
and you must be persuaded of the'.tter emptiness
of these delusions   In the grave all fallacies are
detected, all ranks are leveled, and all distinctions
are done away.
While we drop the sympathetic tear over the
grave of our deceased brother, let us east around
his foibles,  whatever they may have been, tne
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bro d mantle of masonic charity, nor  withhold
from his memory the commendation that his virtues
claim at our hands. Perfection on earth has never
yet been attained  the wisest, as well as the bes
of men, have gone astray. Suffer, then, the apol
ogies of human nature to plead for him who can no
longer extenuate for himself.
Our present meeting and proceedings will have
been vain and useless, if they fail to excite our
serious reflections, and strengthen our resolutions
of amendment. Be then persuaded, my brethren,
by the uncertainty of human life, and the unsubstantial nature of all its pursuits, and no longer
postpone the all-important concern of preparing
for eternity. Let us each embrace the present
moment, and while time and opportunity offer,
prepare for that great change, when the pleasures
of the world shall be as poison to our lips, and
happy reflections of a well spent life afford the
only consolation.   Thus shall our hopes be not
frustrated, nor we hurried unprepared into the
presence of that all-wise and powerful Judge, to
whom the secrets of every heart are known.  Let
us resolve to maintain with greater assiduity the
dignified character of our profession.  May our
faith be evinced i. a correct moral walk and deportment; may our hope be bright as the glorious
mysteries that will be revealed hereafter; and ou
charity, boundless as the wants of our fellow crea
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duties which we owe to GOD, to our neighbor, and
ourselves; when at last it shall please the Grand
Master of the universe to summon  us into his
eternal presence, mlay the trestleboacrd of our
whole lives pass such inspection that it may be
given unto each of us to " eat of the hidden
mnanna," and to receive the "white stone with a
new name written," that will ensure perpetual
and unspeakable happiness at his right hand.
The following invocations are then made:  Master.-May we be true and faithful to each
other, and may we live and die in love.
Response.-So mote it be.
Master.-May we profess what is good, and always act agreeably to our profession.
Response.-So mote it be.
ffaste?.-May the Lord bless us and keep us.
May the Lord be gracious unto us, and may all
our good intentions be crowned with success.
Response.-So mote it be.
Master.-Glory be to God in the highest; on
earth peace; good will towards men.
Re,,pootse.-So mote it be, now, henceforth, and
forever.  Ameln.
The apron is taken from the coffin, and handed
to the Master; the coffin is deposited in the grave,
,and the service is then renewed.
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fastter.-Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty
God, in his wise providence, to take out of the
world the soul of our deceased brother, we therefore commit his body to the ground-earth to earth,
ashes to ashes, dust to dust.
The secretary then advances, and deposits the
ROLL in the grave. (See foot-note, page 138.)
Master.-Friend and brother!  We bid thee a
last, a long FAREWELL! Thou art at rest from thy
labors. May it be in peace.
Response.-So mote it be. Amen.
Then may be sung the Funeral Dirge.  (See
page 72.)
The Master then presenting the apron, continues
" The lamb-skin or white apron is the emblem
of innocence and the badge of a Mason. It is
more ancient than the golden fleece or Roman
eagle; more honorable than the star and garter.
The Master then deposits it in the grave.
This emblem I now deposit in the grave of our
deceased brother.  By it we are reminded of the
universal dominion of Death. The arm of Friendship cannot interpose to prevent his couling g; the
wealth of the world cannot purchase our release;
nor will the innocence of youth, or the charms of
beauty propitiate his purpose.  The mattock, the 
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coffin, and the melancholy grave, admonish us of
our mortality, and that, sooner or later, these frail
bodies must moulder in their parent dust.
The Master, holding the evergreen, continues
This evergreefn, which once marked the temporary resting place of the illustrious dead, is an
emblem of our faith in the immortality of the soul.
By this we are reminded of our high and glorious
destiny beyond the "world of shadows," and that
there dwells within our tabernacle of clay an immortal spirit, over which the grave has no dominiion and death no power.
The brethren then move in procession motnd the place of interment
and severally drop the sprig of evergreen into the grave; after whih,
the public grand hoeors are given.   The Master then continues  the
ceremony at the grave, in the following words:
a
From time immemorial, it has been the custom
among the fraternity of free and accepted Masons,
at the request of a brother, to accompany his
corpse to the place of interment, and there to
deposit his remains with the usual formalities.
In conformity to this usage, and at the request
of our deceased brother, whose memory we reveres
* In depositing the evergreen all the brethren should carefully observe the eorrect form, which is, by extending the right hand over the
grave, dropping the evergreen; then raising the hand, p~)inting it to the
zenith, bringing it down upon the left breast, and thence to the side,
thereby signif.ing that we consign the body of our departed brother to
the tonb commend his spirit to Him who gave it, and that his memory
is faithfilly cherished within our hearts.- aunniodghat.
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and whose loss we now deplore, we have assembled
in the character of Masons, to offer up to his memory, before the world, the last tribute of our affection; thereby demonstrating the sincerity of our
past esteem for him, and our steady attachment
to the principles of the order.
The Great Creator, having been pleased, out of
his infinite mercy, to remove our brother from the
cares and troubles of this transitory existence, to a
state of endless duration, thus severing another
link from the fraternal chain that binds us together; may we, who survive him, be more
strongly cemented in the ties of union and friendship; that, during the short space allotted us here,
we may wisely and usefully employ our time;
and, in the reciprocal intercourse of kind and
friendly acts, mutually promote the welfare and
happiness of each other. Unto the grave we have
consigned the body of our deceased brother; earth
to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. We leave
him in the hands of a Being who doeth all things
well; who is glorious in holiness, fearful in praises,
doing wonders.
To those of his immediate relatives and friends,
who are most heart-stricken at the loss we have
all sustained, we have but little of this world's
consolation to offer. We can only sincerely, deeply
and most affectionately sympathize with them in
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their afflictive bereavement.* [But in the beautiful spirit of the Christian's theology we dare to
say, that IIE, who "tempers the wind to the shorn
lamb," looks down with infinite compassion upon
the widow and fatherless, in the hour of their
desolation; and that the same benevolent Saviour,
who wept while on earth, will fold the arms of his
love and protection around those who put their
trust in HIM.]
The service is here concluded with the following, or some other suitable prayer:
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father, as it has
pleased thee to take from the light of our abode,
one dear to our hearts, we beseech thee to bless
and sanctify unto us this dispensation of thy
Providence.  Inspire our hearts with wisdom from
on high, that we may glorify thee in all our ways.
May we realize that thine All-seeing Eye is upon
us, and be influenced by the spirit of truth and
love to perfect obedience,-that we may enjoy the
divine approbation here below. And when our
toils on earth shall have ceased, may we be raised
to the enjoyment of fadeless light and immortal
life in that kingdom where faith and hope shall
end-and love and joy prevail through eternal
ages.
* The paragraph enclosed in brackets must be o-mited if the deceased brothel was a Jew.-ED.
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And thine, 0 righteous Father, shall be the
glory forever. Amen.
Go Add   Thus the service ends, and the pro', cession returns in form to the place
* t?  whence it set out, where the recessary
duties  are complied with, and  the
business of Masonry is renewed.  The
insignia and ornaments of the deceased,
if an officer of a lodge, are returned to
the Master, with the usual ceremonies.
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Em.''  Ns   in  th meri torious  and
p  raiseworthy, none but those who,
through diligence and industry, have
progressed f,ar towards perfection;
1..    none but those who have been seated
-II.......... f  in the ORIENTAL  CHAI[R, by the
unanimous suffrages of their brethren, can be ad.nitted to this degree of Masonry. 
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In its original establishment, when the temple
of Jerusalem was finished, and the fraternity celebrated the capstone with great joy, it is demonstrable that none but those who had proved themselves
to be complete masters of their profession, were
admitted to this honor;  and, indeed, the duties
incumbent on every Mason, who is accepted and
acknowledged as a Most Excellent Master, are such
s render it indispensable that he should have  t
perfect knowledge of all the preceding degrees.
The following passage of Scripture is read -it
epenling, accompq,nied by solemn ceremonies:
The earth is the LORD'S,
and the  fullness  thereof;
the world, and they that
dwell therein.  For he hath
founded it upon the  seas,
and established it upon the
floods   Who shall ascend
into the hill of the I,ORD. or who  shall stand in
his holy place? He that hath clean hands and a
pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto
vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the
blessing from the LoRD, and righteousness from
the GOD of his salvation. This is the generation
of them that seek him, that seek thy face, 0 Jacob.
Selah. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be
ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of
Glory shall come in   Who is this King of Glory?
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The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in
battle.  Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates; even lift
them up ye everlasting doors; and the King of
Glory shall come in. Who is this King of Glory
The LORD) of Ihosts, he is the King of Glory Selah.-PSALM xxiv.
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The following Psalm is read during the ceremony
of receiving a candidate:
?i \          l_  \  I was glad when they said
~~:~ \~~          unto me,  Let us go into
the house of the Lord.                       Our feet shall stand within
thy gates,  0  Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is builded as a
city that is compact together: Whither  the thibes go up, the tribes of the
Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks
unto the name of the Lord.   For there are set
thrones of judgment, the thrones of the ho-ase of
I)avid.   iPray for the peace of Jerusalem: they
shall prosper that love thee.  Peace be within thy
walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.  For my
brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say,
Peace be within thee   Because of the house of thl
LoRDn cur GoD I will seek thy good "-Ps. cxxii.
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TI'E FOILL,OWING ODE IS SUNG.
ALL hail to the morning
That bids us rejoice;
The temple's completed,
Exalt high each voice.
The capstone is finish'd,
Our labor is o'er 
The sound of the gavel
Shall hail us no more
T, the Power Almighty, who ever has guidedI
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To Him, who hath govern'd our hearts undivided,
Let's send forth our voices to praise his great name
Companions, assemble
On this joyful day;
(The occasion is glorious,)
The keystone to lay;
Fulfill'd is the promise,
By the ANCIENT OF DAYS,
To bring forth the capstone
With shouting and praise.
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There is no more occasion for level or plumb-line,
For trowel or gavel, for compass or square;
Our works are completed, the ARK safely seated,
And we shall be greeted as workmen most rare
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Now those that are worthy,
Our toils who have shaIt'd,
And prov'd themselves faithful,
Shall meet their reward.
Their virtue and knowledge,
Industry and skill,
Have our approbation,
Have gained our good-will.
We accept and receive them, Most Excellent Masterb
Invested with honors, and power to preside;
Among worthy craftsmen, wherever assembled,
The knowledge of Masons to spread far and wide
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AL,MIGHTY JEHOVAH!
Descend now and fill
This lodge with thy glory,
Our hearts with good will 
Preside at our meetings,
Assist us to find
True pleasure in teaching
Good will to mankind.
I'Ihy wisdom inspired the great institution,
Thy strength shall support it till nature expire;
Xnd when the creation shall fall into ruin,
Its beauty shall rise through the midst of the firo. 
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The following passages of scripture are also initroduced.
'L,      _':-:..-Then said Solomon, The LoRD
hath said that he would dwell
in the thick darkness.   But
I have built an house of habi                    tation for thee, and a plao
for thy dwelling forever. An
the king turned his face, an
blessed the whole congregation of Israel: (and al
thie congregation of Israel stood:) And he said.
Blessed be the LoiRD GOD of Israel, who hath with
his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his
mouth to my father David, saying, Since the day
that I brought forth my people out of the land of
Egypt, I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel
to build an house in, that my name might be there;
neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel; but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my
name might be there; and have chosen David to be
over my people Israel. Now, it was in the heart
of David, my father, to build an house for the name
of the LORD GOD of Israel. But the LORD said to
David, my father, Forasmuch as it was in thino
heart to build an house for my name, thou didst
well in that it was in thine heart: notwithstanding,
thou shalt not build the house; but thy son, which
shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the
house for my name. The LORD, therefore, hath
performed his word that he hath spok-i; for I aum
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risen up in the room of David, my father, and am
set on the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised,
and have built the house for the name of the LORD
GOD of Israel; and in it have I put the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD, that he made with
the children of Israel.
=___ _    ~And he stood before the altar
of the LORD, in the prs3ence
H     i_____ _   ~of all the congregation of Israel,
and spread forth his hands: for
Solomon had made  a brazen
scaffold of five cubits long, and
five cubits broad, and three cu                   bits high, and had set it in the
muidst of the court; and upon it he stood, and kneeled
down upon his knees, before all the congregation
of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven, and said,.
"0 LORD GOD of Israel, there is no GOD like
thee in heaven nor in the earth; which keepest
covenant, and shewest mercy unto thy servants that
walk before thee with all their hearts; thou which
hast kept with thy servant David my father, that
which thou hast promised him; and spakest with
thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as
it is this day. Now, therefore, 0 LORD Goml of Is,
ael, keep with thy servant David my father, that
which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall
not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the
throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed
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to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked
before me.  Now, then, O LORD GOD of Israel, let
thy word be verified, which thou hast spoken unt
thy servant David.   But will GOD in very deed
dwell with men on the earth? Behold, heaven and
the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how
much less this house which I have built! Have respect, therefore, to the prayer of thy servant, and
to his supplication, O LORD my GOD, to hearken
unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant
prayeth before thee: that thine eyes may be open
upon this house day and night, upon the place
whereof thou hast said that thou wouldst put thy
name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy
servant prayeth toward this place. Hearken, therefore, unto the supplications of thy servant, and of
thy people Israel, which they shall make toward
this place; hear thou from thy dwelling place, even
from heaven; and, when thou hearest, forgive.
Now, my GOD, let, 1 beseech thee, let thine eyes
be open; and let thine ears be attent unto the
prayer that is made in this place. Now therefore
arise, O LORD GOD, into thy resting-place, thou
and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, (
LORD GOD, be clothed with salvation, and let thy
saiijts rejoice in- goodness. O LORD GOD, turn no
away the face of thine anointed: remember th
mercies of David, thy servant.-II CIiRON  vi
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Now when Solomon had made an enti of prayin'
the fire came down from heaven, and consumet
the burnt-offering and the sacrifices; and the glory3
of the l,ORD filled the house. And the priests
could not enter into the house of the LORD, because
the glory of the I,ORD had filled the LIORD'S house.
And when all the children of Israel saw how the
fire came down, and the glory of the LI,ORD upon
the house, they bowed themselves with their faees
'o the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped,
aod praised the LORD, saying, FoR HE IS GOOD;
FOR HIS MERCY ENDURETH FOREVER.-II CHIRON.
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CHARGE TO THE CANDI:JATE.
BROTHER:-Your admittance to this degree of
lasonry, is a proof of the good opinion the breth en of this lodge entertain of your masonic abilities
Let this consideration induce you to be careful of
forfeiting, by misconduct and inattention to our
rules, that esteem which has raised you to the rank
you now possess.
It is one of your great duties, as a Most Excellent
Master, to dispense light and truth to the unitnformed Mason; and I need not remind you of the
impossibility  of complying with  this  obligation
without possessing an accurate acquaintance with
the lectures of each degree.
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If you are not already completely conversant in
all the degrees heretofore conferred on you, remember, that an indulgence, prompted by a belief that
you will apply yourself with double diligence to
make yourself so, has induced the brethren to accept you. Let it, therefore, be your unremitting
study to acquire such a degree of knowledge and
information, as shall enable you to discharge, with
propriety, the various duties incumbent on you, and
to preserve, unsullied, the title now conferred upor
you of a Most Excellent Master. 
TrilE "-OT,I.OwING PS,LM  IS READ AT CLOSING:
The LOrOI is my shepherd;
I     1 shall not want.  He mak   --- D    o~~\t~:  ~   eth me to lie down in green
pastures; he leadeth me
~       [,A beside the still waters.                        He restoreth my soul; he
leadeth  me  in the paths
of righteousness for his
n.amee's sake.  Yea,  though  I walk  through  the
valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they
comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me, in
he presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my
cad with oil; my cup runneth over.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my
life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.-Ps,.il xxiii.
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A Brier Deseription of King  Tolomon's Temple.
THIS structure, for beauty, magnificence and ex
pense, exceeded any building which was ever erected.
ft was built of large stones of white marble, co
riously hewn, and so artfully joined together, that
they appeared like one entire stone.  Its inner walls,
beams, posts, doors, floors and ceilings, were made
of cedar and olive wood, and planks of fir, which
were entirely covered with plates of gold, with various beautiful engravings, and adorned with precious jewels of many colors.   The nails which
fastened those plates were also of gold, with heads
of curious workmanship.   The roof was of olive
wood, covered with gold, and when the sun shone
thereon, the reflection from it was of such a reful,ent splendor that it dazzled the eyes of all who
3eheld it. The court in which the temple stood,
-nd the courts without, were adorned on all sides
with stately buildings and cloisters; and the gates
entering therein, were exquisitely beautiful and
eleganit. The vessels consecrated to the perpetual
use of the temple, were suited to the magnificene
of the edifice in which they were deposited an
used.
Josephus-states, that there were one hundred and
forty thousand of those vessels, which were made
.f golds?nd one million three hundred and forty
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thousand of silver; ten thousand vestments for the
priests, made of silk, with purple girdles: and two
millions of purple vestments for the singers. There
were also two hundred thousand trumpets, and forty
thousand other musical instruments, made use of in
the temple, and in worshipping GOD.
According to the most accurate computation of
the number of talents of gold, silver and bhrass laid
out upon the temple, the sum amounts to six thousand nine hundred and four millions, eight hlundret
and twventy-two thousand and five hundred pounds
sterling; and the jewels are reckoned to exceed this
sum.  The gold vessels are estimated at five hundred and forty-five millions, two hundred and ninety-six thousand, two hundred and three pounds and
fiour shillings sterling; and the silver ones at four
hundred and thirty-nine millions, three hundred and
forty-four thousand pounds sterling; -iounting in
all, to nine hundred and eighty-four millions, six
hundred and thirty thousand. two hundred and
thirty pounds, fo)ur shillings. In addition to this,
there were expenses for workmen, and for materials
brought from Mount Libanus and the quarries of
Zeredatha.  There were  ten thousand 1  men  per
month in Lebanon, employed in falling and preparing the timbers for the craftsmen to hewv them;
seventy thousand to carry burdens; eighty thousan,
to hew the stones and timber, and three thousand
three hundred overseers of the work; who were all
employed for seven years; to whom, besides their
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wages and diet, King Solomon gave, as a free gift,
six millions, seven hundred and thirty-three thousand, nine hundred and seventy-seven pounds.
The treasure left by David, towards carrying on
this noble and glorious work, is reckoned to be nine
hundred and eleven millions, four hundred and six
teen thousand, two hundred and seven pounds; to
which, if we add King Sol)mon's annual reveiue,
his trading to Ophir for gold, and the presents made
him by all the earth, we shall not wonder at his
being able to carry on so stupendous a work; nor
can we, without impiety, question its surpassing all
other structures, since we are assured that it was
built by the immediate direction of I-IEAVi-N
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I,    I I  S degree is indescribably
!E:  more august, sublime and irn                    portant than all which pre                 cede it; and is the summit
and perfection of ancient Masonry. It impresses on our minds a belief of the
being and existence of a Supreme Deity, without
beginning of days or end of years; and reminds us
of the reverence due to his holy name   It also 
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brings to light many essentials of the craft, which
were, for the space of four hundred and seventy
years, buried in darkness; and without a knowledge
of wbich the Masonic character cannot be complete.
The lecture of this degree is divided into two
sect:ons, and should be well understood by every
Royal Arch Mason; upon an accurate acquaintance with it, will depend his usefulness at our assemblies; and without it, he will be unqualified tc
perform the duties of the various stations in which
his services may be required by the Chapter
SECTION 1.
This section furnishes us with many interesting
particulars relative to the state of the fraternity.
during and since the reign of King Solomon; and
illustrates the causes and consequences of some very
important events which occurred during his reign.
It explains the mode of government and organization of a Chapter; it designates the appellation,
number and situation of the several officers, and
points out the purposes and duties of their respective stations.*
* A Cbpt er of Roval Arch Masons colsi  of any convenient numbe r
dof f"embes,tefllonffiers,,exlusive o      f the Treasrer
chlpain  tes           and Tyiler, -iz:. E. High Priest,-h is station  i
in the E           ast  f,o tie S'a,-erd Sanertur,; E. King, i  tbhe E,snt, on the right
of the'\. E. H. P.; E. Scribe, in the East. on  the left of tle  I. R. H.
P.  Capta,in of the 1tost, on the right, ir0 front of the E. K.;  Principal
ojoun,neo, on tlhe left, in front of tIe E. Scribe    Royal Arch  Captain.
within the Fourth Veil. or Sanctuary; 51. of Thi rd  Veil, within  the
Tli,i-d Veil      \ I.    of Seeind V'il, within  the  Second Veil* M. of First
Ve;I, witi' the First Veil 
ROYAL ARCH
CHARGE AT OPENING
_-.  Now  we  comman d  you,
brethren, that ye withdraw
vourselves from every bro                       ther that walketh disorder                       ly, and not after the tradi                     tion that ye received of us.
For yourselves know how
ye ought to follow us; for
we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought;
but wrought with labor and travail night and day,
that we might not be chargeable to any of you;
not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensamtple unto you to follow us.  Foreven
when we w re with you, this we commanded you,
that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
For we hear that there are some which walk among
you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.   Now  them that are such, we command
and exhort, that with quietness they work, and eat
their own bread. But ye, brethren, be not weary
in well-doing.  And if any man obey not our word
by this epistle, note that man, and have no company
with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet count him
not as all enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Now the LORD of peace himself give you peace
always by all means. The LORD be with you all -
II THESR. iii. -16. *
* Isaiah lxi. 4-9 should be used instead of above, which is inappropri.
ate to this degree.-ED.
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SECTION II.
This section is fully supplied with illustrations of
historical truth.   It amplifies, in beautiful  an
striking colors, that prosperity and happiness ar
the sure attendants of perseverance and justice
while dishonor and ruin invariably foll,w the practice of vice and  iiiuiiorality.  It contains  miuch
thalit is beautifully illustrative of the preceding degrees; a perfect lknowledge of which is essential to
the accomiplishled and well-infurimed Mason.
The following prayer, charges and passages of
Scripture are introduced during the ceremony of
Exalta tion.
I will bring the blind by a
,             nway that they knew not; I
w vill lead them in paths that
they have not known; I will
in:,k lake darkness  light before
5-    A        d Stem,  and  crooked  thiings
-z-, straiglit.  These things will
I do uinto them, and not forsake themn.-IsA. xlii. 16
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PRAYER.
" 0 thou eternal and omnipotent JEHOVAH, the
glorious and everlasting 1 AM, permit us, thy frail,
dependent and needy creatures, in the name of our
Most Excellent and Supreme High Priest, to ap..
proach thy divine Majesty. And do thou. who
il'IR 
sittest between the Cherubim, incline thine ear to
the voice of our praises, and of our supplication;
and vouchsafe to commune with us from off th
mercy seat. WVe humbly adore and worship th
unspeakable perfections, and thy unbounded good
ness and benevolence. We bless thee, that whe
man had sinned, and fallen from his innocence an,
happiness, thou didst still leave unto him the pow
ers of reasoning, and the capacity of improvement
and of pleasure. WVe adore Thee, that amidst the
pains and cal.amities of our present state, so many
means of refreshment and satisfaction are afforded
us, while traveling the rugged path of life. And
0, thou who didst aforetime appear unto thy servant
Moses, in a ftame of fire out of the midst of a
bush, enkindle, we beseech thee, in each of our
hearts, a flame of devotion to thee, of love to each
other, and of benevolence and charity to all mankind. May the veils of ignorance and blindness be
removed from the eyes of our understandings, that
we may behold and adore thy mighty and wondrous
works.  May the rod and staff of thy grace and
power continually support us, and defend us from
thi rage of all our enemies, and especially from the
subtilty and mnalice of that old serpent, who with
cruel vigilance seeketh our ruin.  May the leprosy
of sin be eradicated from our bosoms; and may
Holiness to the Lord be engraven upon all our
thoughts, words and actions. May the incense of
piety ascend continually unto thee, from off the
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altar of our hearts, and burn day and night, as a
sweet-sneiieing savor unto thee.   May  we  daily
,earch the records of truth, that we may be mor6
and more instructed in our duty; and may we share
the blessedness of those who hear the sacreld wvore
and keep it.  And finally, O merciful Father, wher
we shall have passed through the outward veils of
these earthly courts, when the earthly house of this
tabernacle shall be dissolved, may we be admitted
into the Holy of Holies above, into the presence of
the Grand Council of Heaven, where the SuI)reme
thigh Priest forever presides. forever reigns."
Amen. So mote it be
*     *     *     *     *    *      *     *
Now  Moses kept the flock of
Jethro, his father-in-law, the
priest of Midian; and lie led
the flock to the back side of the
desert, and came to the ivoun                   ttain of GOD, even to Horeb
And  the Angel of the  LORD
appeared unto him in a flame
of fire, out of the midst of a bush; and,he looked,
and behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush
was not consumed And when the LORD saw that
he turned aside to see, GOD called to him out of the
midst of the -bush, and said, Moses, Mvoses! And
he said, Here am I. And he said, Draw not nigh
hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet. for the
place whereon thou standest is holy ground. More
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over, he said, I amn the G-o, of thy father, the GOD
of Ahrtlhmin, the GOD of Isaac, and the GOD of
Jaclob.  And  Moses hid his face, for he was afraid
to lio,k upon GOD." -ExoT). iii. 1-6.
Zedekiah was one!   >:i/',,      /'?t; —  and-twenrty  years
.."- --'~"',~~)~Apdold when he began
,~~-  * B_ to reign,iand reigrn                                ed eleven years in
ch'      it  R!il'7 i-'" A  Jerusalemi   And he
did that whieh was
~'i: )},4    evil in the sight of
K;,~'  I'~)~''~~ the LORD his GoD,
Rnd humbled not him                       a:  self before Jeremi ah the
prophet slp(ahi ng from
(             -i E  the mouth of the LoiD.
:       And  he  also  rebelled
ij, aginst  king  Nebuchad:_~ -:?'       z.ne,zr, -aod stiffened his neck,
_:;j L X a A  x fnd hardTened  his heart, from
r tuling  unto the LOiRD GoD of
Israel.  Moreover, all the c';ef
of the priests, and the people, transgressed very
much after all the abominations of the heathen;
and piluted the house of the LORD, which he had
hallowed in Jerusalemn.   And the LOiD GOD of
their fathers sent to them by his messengers, because
he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling
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place.  But they mocked the messengers of GoD
and despised his words, and misused his prophets,
until the wr.tth of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
Therefore he brought upon them the king of the
Chaldees, who slew their young men with the sword
in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion upon young man or maiden, old mnan, o
him that stooped for age; he gave them all into
his hand.  And all the vessels of the house of GoD,
great and sinall, and the treasures of the house of
the LORD, and the treasures of the king, and of
his princes; all these he brought to Babylon.  And
they burnt the house of GOD, and brake down the
wall of Jerusalem,   *'  *  *  *  and burnt all
the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the
goodly vessels thereof.  And them that had escaped
from the sword, carried he away to Babylon; —
where they were servants to him and his sons, un.til
the reign of the kingdom of Persia.-II CHIoON
xxxvi 11-20      *      *    *    *    *    *
Now, in the hyst year of Cyrus,
=-~ j>;    king of Persia, the Lord stirred
up the spirit of Cyrus, king of
*.f   ~  ~Persia, that he made a procla      — E   -'in mation throughout all his king     |~'~~~~     dom, and put it also in writing,
saying, Thus saith Cyrus, king
of Persia, the LoqD GOD of Heaven hath given me
all the kingdoms of the earth, and he hath charged
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me to tuild him an house at J crusalem, which is in
Judah.           Who is there among yoa of all his
people? his GOD be with him. and let him go up to
Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house
of the LORD GOD of Israel, (he is the GOD) which
is in Jerusalem.-EzRA i. 1-3.  *  *  * *      *  *
~g'... And Moses said unto GOD,  Be                 lhold, when I come unto the chil     ~':    ~ dren of Israel, and shall say unto
them, The GOD of your fathers
hath sent me unto you; and they
a  a  <    SshIall say to me, What  is his
Amname q what shall I say  unto
them?. And Gcu said unto Moses, I AM  THAT
I AM: And he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the
lhildren of Israel, [ AM  hath sent me unto you.
FXODus iii 13, 14. *    *  *   *  *  *  i *
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Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste
,      unto me: give ear unto my voice
X!.,l  Let mny prayer be set befoire thee
e  a  as an incense, and the lifting up
o:igil l f my hands as the evening sacri          i      fice.  Set a watch, () Lo 1), before
X    ~  anmy mouth; keep the door of my
Flips. Incline not miy heart to any
:?= 4'-1 —-\-  evil thing, to practice wicked works
with men that work iniquity.  Let the righteous
smite me, it shall be a kindness; anrid let him reprosve me, it shall be an excellent oil.  Muiie eyes
are unto thee, C0  GOD the LoRD; in thee is my
trust; leave not my soul destitute.  Keep me from
the snare which they have laid for nme, and the gins
of the workers of iniquity.  Let the wicked fail
into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.PSAT,;i cxli.
S $         *    * $          *      S     *
I cried unto the LoRap with my
voice; with my voice unto the
,:.!,:.T      LOPD did I make my supplie,a;/i  1   ff    tion. I poured out imy complaint
before him: I shewed before him
iyi y trouble. When my spirit
~ as overwhelmed within me, then thou kinewest my
)ath. In the-way wherein I walkled, have they pri,,ily latid.t snare for me.  I looked on my right hand
lnd beheld but there was io man thi t would know
I ell 
tr,e: refuige failed ime; no man cared for my soul. 1
cried unto thece, 0 LORD:  I said, Thou  art my refuge, anil itiy p,ritioin in the land of the living.  Attend unto tiiy cry; for I am,  brought very low: deliver mie frotn my persecutors; for they are strongethan I. Biing my soul out of prison, that I may
praise thy naite. —PsaIlA  cxlii.
*-    S  S    S    *    *    *   s
- I-ear my prayer, 0 LoItD, give
~:~?.:,ea,r to miy supplications: in thy
faithfulness answer';e, and in
thy righteousness.   And enter
not into judgment with thy ser..~:: ~":,- ia,it; for in thy sighlt shall no
man  living  be  justified.   For
tthc eniemy hath persecuted my soul; he liath smitten
my life.dowiv  to the ground; he hath madle me to
dwell  in dn kness.  Thlerefore is my spirit overwhlitnie(I within ume; my hea rt within me is deso)late.
Heiar tue seedily, 0 LoRtD; my spirit f:ileth; hide
not thy fit,ce from me, lest I be like unto thetn that
go d(,wn into the pit.  Cause me to hear thy lovingkiindtess in the lmornilng; for in thee do  I trust
cause tile to know the vway wherein I should walk
for I lift up itiy soul unto thee.  Teach  me to do
thy will; for tho(u art my GTOD; brintg mny soul out
,,f trouble, and of thy miercy cut off my enemies,
for I  niII thy servant.-1)SAI,MI cxliii.
*       *'     *        *         *      *    +
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161i MiIASO, NIC   ANUAL.
*      S       *                      S       *      
And Moses answered and said.
m     But, behold, they will nlot believe
ine, nor hearken unto miy voice 
for they wtill say, The  LORD
hath not appeared  unto  thee
And the LoIrD said unto himn, WVhat is thb,t in thino
hand! And he said, A rod.  And he said, Cast it
on the ground.  And he east it on the giound, and
it beeamue a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.
And the LIORD said unto Mloses, Put foirth thine
hand, and take it by the tail.  And he put forth
his hand, and caught it, and it bece-Ite a rn-d in his
hand.  That they may believe that the LORD GOD
of their fathers, the GOD of Abraham, the GOD of
Isaac, and the GOD of Jacob, hath appeared unt(
thee.-ExoDUis iv. 1-5.
*      S       S       S       *       S      *      * 
And the LORD said furthermore
unto him, Put now  thy hand
into thy bosom.  And he put
his hand into his bosom; and
a= Z K S when he took it out, behold his
hand was leprous as snow. And
he said, Put thine hand into thy
bosom again.  And he put his
hand into his bosom again; and plucked it out
of his bosom, and behold, it was turned again as
his other flesh. And it shall come to pass, if they
will not believe thee, neither hearken to the voice of
the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the
latter sign.-EXODUS iv. 6-8S
*      *       *      *       *     *      *     *
And it shall come to pass, if they
will not believe also these two
signs, neither hearken unto thy
voice, that thou shalt take of the
-      @           Sl > water of the river, and pour it
upon the dry land: and the watel
X    A   x. which  thou  takest out of thet
river, shall become blood upon the dry land. —
EXODUS iv. 9
*     **$    #          $      *     *    *
Speak now to-Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtitl,
governor of Judah, and to Joshua, the son of J osedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the peo
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MASONIC MNIANUAL.
-r  i s_   Iple, saying, \Vho is left among
you, that saw this house in her
iirst glory? and how do ye see
_....... it now!? is it not in vour eyes
,"-'..   in comparison of it as noth                    < ing?,  Yet now be strong, 0
Zi'  Zeruhbbhtbel; and be strong,
0 Joshua. son of Josedech, the
nigh priest; and )be strong, all ye people of the
land, for I am with you, saith the LORD of Hosts.
in that day will I take thee, 0 Zerubbabel, my
. servant, the sonII of Shealtiel, saith the
LORD, au-d will make thee as a signet:
~:         for I have ehosen thee.-HAaGAr ii. 2-23.
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The working tools of a Royal Arch Mason are
the Crow, Pickax, and Spade.
J(~tThfiflfiW;?$
The hands of Zerutl)babcl have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finishl it;
_A=......nd thou slihalt know that the
______      LoRD of Ho,sts hath sent me
..... -- Lf.f!
unto  you.   For who  bath
.'   despised  the  day  of small
,:- ~   6things. for they  shall re                    joice, and shall see the plum          - -,~,'...... met in the band of Zerubbabel with those seven.-ZECHARIAH iv. 9, 10.
*    *    $      *        *:~ * 
Ih that day will I raise up the tabernacle of Davik
that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof;
and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as
in the days of old.-AMOS ix. 11.
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MASONIC MANUAI.
.    *    s    S *    *    I     *
AAA
The following passages ot Scripture are read by
he Itigh Priest:
In the beginning GoD created the heaven and the
earth.  And the earth was without form, and void;
and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and
the Spiiit of GOD moved upon the face of the
waters.  And GoD said, Let there be light; and
there wva,s light.-GINEsIS i. 1-3.
And it came to pass, when
az Moses had made an end of
~ ~ ~,,    writing the wvords b'of this law
;,. YES~        in a book,  until they were
finished  that Moses com      / ff<,,,/1 manded the Levites which
b hare the ark of the covenant
A-'' ~' Af  of the Lord, saying, Take
this book of the law, and
put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the
LORD your Goo), that it may be there for a witness
against thee.-DEUT. xxxi. 24-26.
m  And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring
~ a >   Aaron's rod again before the testimony,
Ato be kept  for a  token.-NUMBERS
xvii, 10f
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G     And \,loses said, This is
the thing which the TEORD
Pal' —'  i       coinmandeth, Fill an omer
:'~     ~  of the manna, to be kept
5':.- for your generations; that
Do A:           ~;. - they  may  see the bread
wherewith I hiave fed you in the wilderness, when
1 brought you forth from the land of Egypt. And
Mloses said unto Aaron, Take  a pot, and put an
omner full of minanna therein, tand lay it up before the
LORD, to be kept for your generations. As the
Lord commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it 1p before
the Testimony to be kept.-ExoDus xvi. 32-34.
5~~~~ _
And thou shalt put the mercy-seat above, upon
tie ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shiall give thee.-ExorrT-s xxv. 21.
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For there was a tabernacle  made;  the first
wherein was the candlestick. and the table, and the
shew-bread; which is called the St.nct.i'mry.  And
after the veils, the tabeirnacle, which is calledl  the
Holiest of all; which had the golden centiser, and
the ark of the covenant, overlaid r-ound about with
gold, wherein was the golden pot that hal mannia,
and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the
covenant;  and over it, the cheruhimbs of glory
shadowing the mercy-seat; of which we cannot
now speak particularly.-HUuaRiws ix. 2-5.
And GoD spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I
am the Lord; and I appeared unto Abra.uhai, unto
Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of (GOD Aj,.MIGHIITY; btit by my  name JEHOVAH wTas I not
known to them.-EXODUS vi. 2-3.
I-   *    *     *    *    *    *    *
The High Priest will then read the fol'owing
passage:
In the beginning was the WVord, and the Word
was with GOD, and the Word was GOD.  The s,a le
was in the beginning with GOD.  All things were
made by him: and without him was not anything
made that was made.   In him was life, and the life
was the light of men.  And the light shineth in
darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not.JOHNi 1-5.*
Instead of the above, this lesson should consist of the first ehapitet
Geneia and the first three Verse of the second chapter.-Ee.
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ROYAL ARCH.
[The WonK.io TOOLS of a Royal Arch Mason
may be thus explanecl:
iThe working tools of a Royal Arch Mason, are
the Cioiiw, Pickax and Spade.  The Caroi is used
by openative masons to raise things of great weight
and bulk; the Pickax to loosen the soil andi prepare it for digging, and the Spade to remnove rubbish.  But the Royal Arch MaI:son is embleni.itiealiy
taught to use them for more noble purposes. By
them he is reminded that it his sacred duty to lift
from his mind the heavy weight of passions and
prejudices  which  incumber his progress  towards
virtue, Ih-)sening the hold which long habits of sin
and folly have had upon his disposition, and reinoving the rubbish of vice and ignorance, which prevents himn from beholding that eternal foundilation
of truth and wisdom upon which he is to erect the
spiritual and moral temple of his second life ]
CHARGE TO TIIE CANDIDATE.
WORTrHY CO-MPANION: By the consent and assistance of the mnembers of this Chapter, you are now
exalted to the sublime and  honorable degree of
Royal Arch Matson.  The rites and mysteries de.
veloped in this degree, have been handed down
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MASONIC MANUAL.
through a chosen few, unchanged by time, and
unconitrolled by prejudice; and we expect and trust
they will be regarded by you with the same veleration, and transmitted wlth the same scrupulous
purity to your successors.
No one can reflect on the ceremonies of gaining
admission into this place, without being forcibly
struck with the important lessons which they teach.
Here we are necessarily led to contemplate, with
gratitude and admiration, the saered Source from
whence all earthly comforts flow. Here we find
additional inducemnents to continue steadfast and
imnuoveable in the discharge of our respective duties; and here we are bound by the most solemn
ties, to promote each other's welfare, and correct
each other's failings, by advice, admonition, and
reproof. As it is our earnest desire, and a duty we
owe to our companions of this order, that the admission of every candidate into this Chapter should
be attended by the approbation of the most scrutinizing eye, we hope always to possess the satisfaction
of findting none among us, but such as will promote,
to the utmost of their power, the great end of our
institution. By paying due attention to this deter.
ruination, we expect -your will never recommend any
candidate to this Chapter, whose abilities, and
knowledge of the preceding degrees you cannot
freely vouch for, and whomn you do not firmly and
confidently believe, will fully confeinm to the princir,les of our order, and fulfill the obligations of a
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Royal Arch Mason. While such are our members
we may expect to be united in one object, without
lukewarmness,  inattention or neglect; but zeal.
fidelity, and affection will be the distinguishing
characteristics of our society; and that satisfaction,
harmony and peace may be enjoyed at our meetings
which no other society can afford.
CLOSING.
The Chapter is closed with solemn ceremonies,
and the following prayer is rehearsed by the Most
Excellent High Priest:
By the Wisdom of the Supreme High Priest,
may we be directed; by his Strength may we be
enabled, and by the Beauty of virtue may we be
incited, to perform the obligations here enjoined on
us; to keep inviolably the mysteries here unfolded
to us; and invariably to practice all those duties
out of the Chapter, which are inculcated in it."
Response-" So mote it be Amen."
REMARKS RELATIVE TO KING SOLOMON'S TEMPLE
Titls famous fabric was situated on Mount Mo
rialh, near the place where Abraham was about to
offer up his son Isaac, and where David met and
appeased the destroying angel. It was begun in
the fourth year of the reign of Solomon; the third
after the death of Dsvid; four hundred and eighty
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MASONIC MANUA,L.
years after the passage of the Red Sea, and on the
second day of the month Zif, being the second
month of the sacred year, which answers to the
21st of April, in the year of the world, 2992; and
was carried on with such prodigious speed, that it
was finished, in all its parts, in li.,tle more than sever
years.
By the Masonic art, and the wise regulations of
Solomon, every part of the building, whether of
stone, brick, timber or metal, was wrought and prepared before they were brought to Jerusalem; so
that the only tools made use of in erecting the
fabric were wooden instruments prepared for that
purpose. The noise of the ax, the hammer, and
every other tool of metal, was confined to the forests
of Lebanon, where the timber was procured; and
to Mount Libanus, and to the plains and quarries
of Zeredatha, where the stones were raised, squared,
marked and numbered;  that nothing might  be
heard among the Masons at Jerusalem, but harmony and peace.
In the year of the world 3029, King Solomon died,
and was succeeded by his son Rehoboam, who, imme(liately after the death of his father, went down
to Sbechem, where the chiefs of the people were met
together to proclaim him king.
When Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, who was in
Egypt, whither he hald fled from the presence of Solomon, and whose ambition had long aspired to the
throne, heard of the death of the king, he hastened
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to return from Egypt, to put himself at the head of
the discontented tribes, and lead them on to rebellion. He accordingly assembled them together.
and came to King Rehoboam, and spake to him
after this manner.
"Thy father made our yoke grievous; noNw.
therefore, ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put
upon us, and we will serve thee. And he said unto
them, Come again unto me, after three days. And
the people departed. And King Rehoboam took
counsel with the old men that had stood before
Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What
counsel give ye me, to return answer to this people.
And they spake unto him saying, If thou be kind to
this people, and please them, and speak good words
to them, they will be thy servants forever. But he
forsook the counsel which the old men gave him,
and took counsel of the young men that were
brought up with him, that stood before him.  And
he said unto them, what advice give ye, that we
may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that
hy father did put upon us. And the young men
hat were brought up with him spake unto him,
&aying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that
spake unto thee saying, Thy father made our yoke
heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us 
thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall
be thicker than my father's loins. For, where&;
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my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put
more to your yoke; my father chastised you with
whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. So
Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on
the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come
again to me on the third day. And the king answered them roughly, and King Rehoboam forsook
the counsel o the old men, and answered them
after the advice of the young men, saying, My
father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto; my father chastised you with whips, but I will
chastise you with scorpions. And when all Israel
saw that the king would not hearken unto them,
the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents,
O! Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house.
So all Israel went to their tents."-II CHRON. x.
After a series of changes and events, of which an
account may be found in the history of the Temple,
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, with his forces,
toos possession of Jerusalem, and having made
captive Jehoiachim, the king of Judah, elevated
his uncle Zedekiah to the throne, after binding him
by a solemn oath neither to make innovations in
the government, nor to take part with the Egyptians
in their wars against Babylon.
At the end of eight years, Zedekiah violated his
oath to Nebuchadnezzar, by forming a treaty offensive and defernsive with the Egyptians; thinking 
ROYAL ARCH.
that jointly they could subdue the king of Babylon.   Nehuchadnezzar  immediately marched and
ravaged Zedekiah's country, seized his castle and
fortress, and proceeded to the siege of Jerusalem
Pharaoh, learning how Zedekiah was pressed, advanced to his relief, with a view of raising the siege.
Nebuchadnezzar, haring intimation thereof, wou!d
not wait his approach, but proceeded to give him
battle, and in one contest drove him out of Syria.
This circumstance suspended the siege.
In the ninth year of Zedekiah's reign, the king
of Babylon again besieged Jerusalem with a large
army, and for a year and a half exerted all his
strength to conquer it; but the city did not yield,
though enfeebled by famine and pestilence.
In the eleventh year the siege went on vigorously;
the Babylonians completed their works, having
raised towers all around the city, so as to drive the
invaded party from the walls. The place, though
a prey to plague and famine, was obstinately de fended during the space of a year and a half. But at
length, want of provisions and forces compelled its sur render, and it was accordingly delivered, at midnight,
to the officers of Nebuchadnezzar.
In the seventieth year of the captivity of the'
Jews, and the first of the reign of Cyrus, king of
Persia, he issued his famous edict purporting that
the GOD adored by the Israelites was the Eternal
Being through whose bounty he enjoyed the regal
dignity; and that he had found himself honorab'7
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mentioned by the prophets of ancient date, as the
person lwho should cause Jerusalem to be rebuilt,
and restore the Hebrews to their former state of
grandeur and independency; he, therefore, gave
orders for the release of the captives, with his per mission to return to their own native country, to
rebuild the city, and the house of the Lord.
I'e principal people of the tribes of Judah and
Benjamin, with the priests and Levites, immediate ly departed  for Jerusalem  and commenced  the
undertaking; but many of the Jews determined to
rematin in Babylon, rather than relinquish the possessions they had obtained in that city.
The Jews who accepted the proposals of Cyirus,
for rebuilding the city and temple, applied themselves with the greatest industry to prepare the foundations thereof, but had nmade no considerable progress when application was made by some of the
neighboring nations, requesting the princes and governors, who had direction of the work, to prevent
further proceedings.  The most strenuous opposers
of the intended structure were the Chuthites, who
resided on the other side of the river, and whom
Salmanezer, king of Assyria, had led to re-people
Samaria, after he had expelled the Israelites.
During the year 3484, Joshua and Zerubbabel.
incited by Haggai and Zechariah, continued the
work by order-of Darius.
In the course of the year 3489, the second temple
was completed. 
ROYAL MASTER.
1 1I1 S degree is initimately con                   iected with Royal Arch Ma                   sonrry; and cannot be confer                   red upon any one who has not
received the Royal Arch degree. It is short, but
contains much valuable information, and enables us
to comprehend those mysteries which are essen.
tially necessary to a correct understanding of Royal
Arch Ma.sonry 
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'he following passages of Scripture are appro priate to this degree:
And Solomon made all the, vessels that per tained unto the house of the LORD: the altar of
gold, and the table of gold, whereupon the shew bread was; and the candlesticks of pure gold; five
on the right side and five on the left, before the
oracle; with the flowers, and the lamps, and the
tongs of gold; and the bowls, and the snuffers, and
the basins, and the spoons, and the censers, of pure
gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of
the inner house, the most holy place, and for the
doors of the house, to wit, of the temple.  So Hiram
made an end of doing all the work that he inade
king Solomon for the house of the LORD.-1 KINas
vii. 48. 50. 40.    *    *    *     *    *    *
"And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is
with me, to give every man according as his work
shall be.  I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning
and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are
they that do his commandments, that they may
have a right to the tree of life, and may enter in
through the gates into the city.-IIEv. xxii. 12-14.
The officers,, their titles and stations in a Council of Royal Ma.stern
are AS follows:
Mo.t llustriou  s Grand Master, as S., K  of I in the Enst  Right 11lustrio   G-nd Master, H. K. of T.,        on tie right of the M I 1. MG..
illuqtrioits Conditcor of the'Work, (Adonirurm, as Rep       f H. of HA.,) in the
West;  Masser of tile Exchequer, as T.eastrer, at the foot of the throne
onth igt  the righ t lt; RecorCder, at the ot of the throne, on the left Condtlo
of the COullc, tear the South; Captain of the Guards, in the Wet, on
the right; Seotinel, at the Door. 
ROYAL MASTER
And he set the cherubims within the inner house;
and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims, so that the wing of the one touched the ono
wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the
other wall; and their wings touched one another in
hlie midst of the house.-I KINGS vi. 27.
*     *    *    *    *    *    *    *
The Ark, called the glory of Israel, which was
seated in the middle of the holy place, under the
wings of the cherubim, was a small chest or coffer,
three feet nine inches long, two feet three inches
wide, and three feet three inches high. It was
made of wood, excepting only the mercy-seat, but
overlaid with gold both inside and out. It had a
ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which
the cover, called the mercy-seat, was let in. The
mercy-scat was of solid gold, the thickness of an
hand's breadth; at the two ends were the two cherubimn, looking inward towards each other, with their
wings expanded, which, embracing the whole circumference of the mercy-seat, they met on each side,
in the middle; all of the Rabbins say it was made
out of the same mass, without any soldering of parts.
Here the Shekinah, or Divine Presence rested,
and was visible in the appearance of a cloud over
it. Fromn hence the Bathkoll issued, and gave answers when GOD was consulted. And hence it is,
that GOD is said, in the Scripture, to dwell between
the cherubim; that is, between the cherubim on
the mercy-seat, because there was the seat or throne
of the visible appearance of his glory among them.
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SELECT MASTER.
LI I S degree is the suminit and
perfection of ancient Masonry; and
without which the history of the
. _ Royal Arch Degree can hardly bo
aid to be complete. It rationally accounts for the
concealment and r;reservation of those essentials
of the craft, which were brought to light at the erection of the second temiple; and which  lay con 
SELECT MASTER.
pealed from the Masonic eye for four hundred ard
seventy years. Many particulars relative to those
few who were selected, for their superior skill, to complete an important part of king Solomon's temple,
are explained.  And here, too, is exemplified an
instance of justice and mercy by our ancient patron,
.owards one of the craft, who was led to disobey his
commands by an over-zeal)us attachment for the
institution.  It ends with a description of a partie
ular circumstance, which characterizes the degree.
PRAYER AT OPENING A COUNCIL.
May the Supreme Grand Master graciously pre
side over all our counsels, and direct us in all such
things as he will be pleased to approve and bless.
May our profession as Masons be the rule of our
conduct as mnen. May our secret retreat ever coritinue to be the resort of the just and nmercifull; the
seat of the moral virtues, and the home of the select.
So mote it be.
TIlE FOLLOWING PSALM IS READ:
His foundation is in the holy mountains. The
LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the
dwellings of Jacob.  Glc,rious things are spoken of
The officers and station ofof a Council of Select Masters are as follows
Thrice Illustrious Graid Master, as K. S., in the East    tep; ty Iltstrious as 1., K. T. on the right, in tlhe East; Principal  Conductor  of
the W Hk,  as H. A., onl the left  Ti eastrer, in the North; Recoder, in
the South;  (Grand Captai of the Guards,  as Adonirai, in the West
Grand Marsoial;  Grand Steward, as Achizar (Ahishar), at the Door
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thee, O city of Glod. Seia',. T will make mention cf
itahab and Babylon to them that know me. Behold
Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was
born there. And of Zion it shall be said, This and
that man was born in her; and the Highest himself
hall establish her. The LORD shall count, when
he writeth up the people, that this man was born
there. Selah. As well the singers, as the players
on instruments, shall be there: all my springs are
in thee.-PSALM lxxxvii.
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The following passages of Scripture are introduced and explained:
So king Solomon was king over all Israel. Azariah, the son of Nathan, was over the officers; and
Zabud, the son of Nathan, was principal officer,
and the king's friend; and Ahishar was over the
household; and Adoniram, the son of Abda, was
over the tribute.-I KINGS iv. 1-5-6.
And the king  commanded,
and they brought great stones,
costly  stones,  and   hewed
stones, to lay the foundation
of the house. And Solomon's
builders and Hiram's builders
did hew them, and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to
build the house.-I Kings v. 17-18.
And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out
of Tyre.  He was a widow's son, of the tribe ot
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Si.LECT MASTER.
Napthali; and his father was a man of Tyre, a
worker of brass; and hlie was filled with wisdom and
understanding, and cunning to work all works in
brass -I KINGS vii. 13-14.
The ancients of Gebal, and the wise men thereof,
were in thee thy caulkers; all the ships of the sea,
with their mariners, were in thee, to occupy thy
miercliandise."-EZFKIEF  xxvii. 9.
And it came to pass, when
/ —,    Moses had made an end of
writing the words of this law
(' ~: "'~~ -^,*qin a book, until they were
finlished, that  Moses com                  ii    manded  the Levites which
~ P bare the ark of the covenant
of the Lord, saying,  Take
this book of the law, and
put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the
LORD y~,ar GOD, that it may be there for a witness
against thee.-D.FI.. xxxi. 24-26.  *    *
\    ~   Ad~  And  Moses said, This is
~-~'' ~the thing which the LORD
.. [!~;'     coinmandeth, Fill an omer
of the manna, to be kept
'/.for your generations; that
they may  see  the  bread
wherewith I lhave fed you in the wilderness, when
I brought you forth from the la.'d of Egypt.  And
Moses salid unto Aaron, Take a pot, and put an
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omer full of manna therein, and lay it up before the
LORD, to be kept for your generations.ks the
Lord commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before
the Testimony to be kept.-EXODUS xvi. 32-34
*    *    *    *    *    *    *
And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring
/    Fr    Aaron's rod again before the testimony,
('to be kept  for a token.-NiTMRRRs
xvii. 10.    *    *     *    *    *
And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of
the congregation, to speak with him, then he heard
the voice of one speaking to him from off the
mercy-seat that was upon the ark of the testimony,
from between the two cherubims: and he spake
unto him.-NT;,MBERS vii. 89.  *    *    *        *
And look that thou make them after their pattern
which was shewed thee in the mount. —ExoDTrs
xxv 40. *    *' *    *    *    *    *    *
CIIHARGE TO THE CANDIDATE.
COMPANTON: —Having attained to this degree
you have passed the circle of perfection in ancient
Masonry.  In the capacity of  Select Master you
must be sensible that your obligations are increased
in proportion to your privileges.  Let it be your
constanm care to prove yourself worthy of the co1
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SELECT MASTER.
hidonce reposed in you, and of the high honor conferred, in admitting you to this select degree. Let
uprightness and integrity attend your steps; let
justice and mercy mark your conduct; let fervency
and zeal stimulate you in the discharge of the various duties incumbent upon you; but suffer not an
idle or impertinent curiosity to lead you astray, or
betray you into danger. Be deaf to every insinuation which would have a tendency to weaken your
resolution, or tempt you to an act of disobedience.
Be voluntarily dumb and blind, when the exercise
of those faculties would endanger the peace of your
mind, or the probity of your conduct; and let
silence and secrecy, those cardinal virtues of a Select Master, on all necessary occasions, be scrupulously observed,.   By a steady adherence to the
important instructions contained in this degree, your
will merit the approbation of the select number
with whom you are associated, and will enjoy the
high satisfaction of having acted well your part in
the important enterprise in which you are engaged;
and, after having wrought your regular hours, may
be admitted to participate in all the privileges of a
Select Master.
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CHARGE AT CLOSING.
COMPANIONS:-Being  about to quit this sacred
retreat, to mix again with the world, let us not forget, amid the cares and vicissitudes of active life,
the bright example of sincere friendship, so beauti
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fully illustrated in the lives of the founders of this
degree. Let us take the lesson home with us,
and may it strengthen the bands of fraternal love
between us; incite our hearts to duty,  and our
desires to wisdom. Let us exercise Charity, cherish
lope, walk in Faith. And may that moral principle, which is the mystic cement of our fellowship
remain with and bless us. So mote it be.
INSTALLATION CEREMONIES,
FOR COUNCILS OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS.
1. The Most Puissant Grand Master of the Grand
Council, or his representative; or a Past Master of
a subordinate Council, will preside; and direct the
Reco(,rder to read so much of the record as pertains
to the election of the officers. After which he will
say:
2. "Companions of            Council-Do you remain satisfied with the choice you have made inthe
selection of your officers for the ensuing year?"
3. The answer being in the affirmative,  the officers
elect are arranged in due form; when the following
declaration is proposed:
"I, A-     B-, do  solemnly promise,  that 1
wvill Faithfully. and to the best of my ability, di.s
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charge the duties of the office to which I have been
elected; and that I will strictly conform to the
requirements of the by-laws of this Council, and
the regulations of the Grand Council, under whic
the same is holden, so far as they may come to m
knowledge."
4. The Grand Marshal then presents the Thric
Illustrious G. Master elect for installation, "as a
companion well skilled in the Royal Mysteries;
zealous in diffusing the select principles of our
fathers, and in whose integrity and fidelity his
brethren repose the highest confidence."
5. The installing officer then addresses him as
follows:
THRICE ILLUSTrIOUS-1I feel great satisfaction in receiving you as the Thrice Illustrious Grand Master
of this Council.  It is a station highly honorable to
himn who diligently and faithfully performs the duties it devolves upon him. But previously to investing you with the appropriate jewel of your office,!
must require your unequivocal assent to the following interrogatories;
I. Do you solemnly promise that you will use your
utmost endeavors to correct the vices and purify the
morals of your brethren; and to promote the peace,
happiness and prosperity of your Council?
II. That you will not suffer your Council to be
opened when there are less than nine Select
Masters present.
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III. That you will not suffer any person to pass
the circle of perfection in your Council, in whose
integrity, fervency and zeal you have not entire
confidence?
IV. That you will not acknowledge or hold inter
course with any Council that does not work undei
some regular and constitutional authority.
V. That you will not admit any visitor into your
Council who has not been regularly and lawfully
invested with the degrees conferred therein, without
his having previously been formally healed!
VI. That you will faithfully observe and support
such by-laws as may be made by your Council, in
conformity with the Constitution and General liegulations of the Grand Council, under whose authority it works 1
VII. That you will pay due respect and obedience
Lo the Grand Officers, when duly installed, and sus
tain them in the discharge of their lawful duties!
VIII. Do you submit to all these requirements,
and promise to observe and practice them faithfully
Response: I Do.
And now, Thrice Illustrious, with entire
confidence in the rectitude of your inten
tions, and in the integrity cf your char
a/    acter as a Select Mason, I invest you
with this jewel, the appropriate badge of your office
Having been honored with the free suffrages of
your Companions. and elevated to the highest office
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INSTALLATION CEREMONIES.
within their gift, it becomes your duty to set them
tin example of diligence, industry and fidelity: t~
see that the officers associated with you faithfully
rerform their respective duties; and that the inter
ests and reputation of your Coiuncil are not endan.
gored by imprudence or neglect.
The important trust committed to your charge
will call forth your best exertions, and the exercise
of your best faculties. As the representative of the
wise King of Israel, it will be your duty to recite
the -ecret traditions, to illustrate the moral principles of the Order, to cherish the worthy, and hold
in due veneration the ancient landmarks.
By frequent recurrence to the by-laws of your
Council, and the general regulations of the fraternity, and a consistent observance of the great principl3s inculcated in the lectures and charges, you
will be enabled to fulfill the important obligations
resting upon you, with honor to yourself, and with
credit to the Craft.  And may He, without whose
approving smiles our labors are all in vain, give
strtngth to your endeavors and support to your
exe rtiorns.
CHARGE TO THE DEPUTY ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTFR
A COMPANION - Having been elected to
the second office in this Council, it is
with-pleasure that 1 invest you with
_     this jewel, the badge of your office.
The duties of the important office to which vow
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Companions have elevated you, will require your
constant and earnest attention.   You are to occupy
the second seat in the Council; and it will be your
duty to aid and support your chief in all the requirements of his office. In his absence, you will be
called upon to preside in Council and to discharge
his duties. Although the representative of a King
and elevated in rank above your Companions, may
you never forget that, in all the duties you owe to
GOD, your neighbor, and yourself, you and they
stand upon the same level of equality. Let the
bright example of your illustrious predecessor in the
Grand Council at Jerusalem, stimulate you to the
faithful performance of every duty; and when the
tKing of Kings shall summon you to his immediate
presence, from His hand may you receive a crown
of glory, which shall never fade away.
CHARGE TO THE P.'. C.'. W.'
COMPANION:-As the third officer in the
Council, I invest you with this badge.
It is your duty  to  sound the Silver
Trumpet  at  early  dawn  and eve of
day, when the sun's first and last beams gild th
mountain-tops; to announce high noon, and pro.
claim the time of rest and labor. In the absence
of either of your superior officers, you will be required to perform his duties; and, as the interests
of your Council ought never to be permitted to suffer through the want of intelligence in its officers.
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you will allow me to urge upon you the necessity of
being always qualified and prepared to meet such
an emergency, should it ever arise. ilaving been
admitted to the fellowship of Kings, you will be
frequently reminded that the office of mediator is
both honorable and praiseworthy. Let it, therefore, be your constant care to preserve harmony and
unanimity of sentiment among the members of your
Council. Discountenance whatever may tend to create division and dissension among the brethren in
any of the departments of Masonry; and as the glorious sun at its meridian dispels the mists and clouds
that obscure the horizon, so may your exertions
tend to dissipate the mists of jealousy and discord,
should they ever unfortunately arise in your Council
CHARGE TO TIIE TREASURER.
COMPANION:-You have been elected to
a responsible office, and I with pleasure
invest you with this jewel.  It is your
duty  to number  and  weigh  out  the
Shekels of the Sanctuary, and to provide for the
helpless orphan. The qualities which should distinguish you are accuracy and fidelity; accuracy in
keeping a fair and true account of the receipts and
disbursements; fidelity in carefully preserving the
property and funds of the Council, and in rendering a
just account of the same when required. Your interest in this Council, your attachment to the craft, and
your known integrity of character, are a sure guaranty that your duties will be faithfully performed
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CHARGE TO THE RECORDER.
CoNiCPANION:-I now invest you with
this badge of your office.  The qualities
which should recommend a Recorder are
correctness in recording the proceedings
f the Council; judgment in discriminating between
what is proper and that which is improper to be
written; regularity in making the returns to th(
Grand Council; integrity in accounting for all moneys that may pass through his hands, and fidelity in
paying the same over to the Grand Treasurer. The
possession of these qualities has designated you as
a suitable Companion for this important office; and
I entertain no doubt that you will discharge all the
duties incumbent on you with fidelity aud honor.
And when you shall have completed the record of
your transactions here below, and finished the term
of your probation, may you be admitted to the
Grand Council above, and find your name recorded
in the book of life eternal.
CHARGE TO THE CAPTAIN OF THE GUARDS.
A COMPANION:-Having been elected Cap           tain of the Giards, I present you with
this implement of your office.  Guard
well your post, and suffer none to paa
it but the select, the faithful and the  worthy
Be ever attentive to the commands of your chief
and always near at hand to see them duly exe
cuted
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INSTALLATION CEREMONIES.
CHARGE TO THE MAARSHAL.
COIPANION:-The duties of your office
require but little elucidation.  It is your
duty, in connection with the Conductor,
to attend to the examination of visitors,
and to take special care that none are permitted to
enter but such as have proved their title to our
favor and friendship. I present you with the implement of your office, in the confident belief that it is
intrusted to competent and faithful hands.
CHARGE TO THE GRAND STEWARD.
COMPANJON:-You are appointed Stew
ard (or Sentinel) of this Council; and
now invest you with this badge, and pre      /    sent you with this implement of your ofice. As the Sword is placed in the hands of the
Steward to enable him to guard the Sanctuary and
entrance to the secret passage, with sleepless vig.
ilance, against intruders, so should it morally serve
as a constant admonition to us to set a guard at the
entrance of our thoughts; to place a watch at the
door of our lips; to post a sentinel at the avenue
of our actions; thereby excluding every unworthy
thought, word, and deed; and enabling us to pre serve our consciences void of offence towards GOD
and man.
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CHARGE TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMIBERS
COMPANIONS:-Fr,ii the nature of the
constitution  of  every  society, some
must rule and others (,bey.  And while
justice and  m,((lLtion  are  required
of the officers, in the dlieharge of their offieial
duties, subordination and respect for their rulers are
equally demanded of the members. The relation
is reciprocal. The interests of both are inseparable; and, without mutual co-operation the labors
of neither can succeed. Let the avenues to your
passions be strictly guarded; let no curious intruder
find his way into the secret recesses of your retirement, to disturb the harmony which should ever
prevail among the select and chosen. In so doing,
you will best secure the prosperity of your Council,
the respect of your brethren, and the commendation of your own consciences.
The Grand Marshal will then proclaim the Council to be regularly constituted, and its officers duly
installed,
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ORDER OF IliGI PRIESTIIOOD
il I _S orde tapi pJ  tatins tot1 flie  fce
of h-1igh  Priest of  a Royal Arch
Chapter; and no one can be legally
entitled to receive it, until he has
been dlily elected to preside as I [igh
Priest in a regular Chapter of t oyal
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not be conferred when a less number than nine
duly qualified High Priests are present. It should
be conferred by the Grand High Priest of the
Grand Royal Arch Chapter, or such Present or
Past High Priest as he may designate for that
purpose.  A  convention, notified to meet at the
time of any communication of the Grand Chapter, will afford the best opportunity of conferring  this  important  and  exalted  degree of
Masonry with appropriate solemnity. Whenever
it is conferred, the following directions are to be
observed:
A canC(.date desirous of receiving the order of
High Priesthood, makes a written request to his
predecessor in office, or, when it can be done, to
the Grand High Priest, respectfully requesting that
a convention of High Priests may be called, for the
purpose of conferrinig on him the order.  When the
convention meets, and is duly organized, a certificate of the due election of the candidate to the
office of High Priest must be produced.  This certificate is signed by his predecessor in office, attested  by  the  Secretary of  the Chapter.   On
examination of this certificate, the qualifications
of the candidate are ascertained.   The  solemn
ceremonies of conferring the order upon him then
ensue.  When ended, the presiding officer directs
the Secretary-of the cconvenltionl to make a record
of the proceedings, and return it to the Secretary
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of the Grand Chapter, to be by him laid before the
Grand High Priest, for the information of all whom
it may concern.  The convention of High Priests
is then closed in due form.
It is the duty of every companion as soon after
his election to the office of High Priest as is consistent with his personal convenience, to apply for
admission to the order of High Priesthood, that he
may be fully qualified properly to govern his Chapter.
*    *    *    *    *    *    *    *
The following passages of Scripture are made
use of during the ceremonies appertaining to this
order:
And they took Lot, Abram's brother's son (who
dwelt in Sodom), and his goods, and departed.
And there came one that had escaped, and told
Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of
Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eschol, and brother
of Aner; and these were confederate with Abram.
And when Abram heard that his brother was taken
captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his
own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. And he divided himself
against them, he and his servants, by night, and
smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which
is on the left hand of Damascus.  And he brought
back all the goods, and also brought again his
brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also,
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and the people. And the king of Sodom went out
to meet him, after his return from the slaughter oI
Chledorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him,
at the valley of Shevall, which is the king's dale.
And Melehizedek, king of Salem, brought  forth
bread aind wine: and he was the priest of the most
high GOD. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed
be Abram of the most high GOD, which hath delivered thine enemies into thine hand.  And he gave
hin tithes of all.  And the king of Sodom said
unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the
goods to thyself. And Abram said to the king of
Sodom, I have lifted up my hand unto the LORD,
the most high GOD, the possessor of heaven and
earth, that I will not take from a thread even to a
shoe-latchet, and that I will not take anything that
is thine, lest thon shouldst say, I have made Abram
rich: save only that which the young men have
eaten, and the portion of the men which went with
me,  Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre;  let them take
their portion.-GENESIS xiv. 12-24.
*   *   -   *   *   *   *   *
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak
unto Aaron, and unto his sons, saying, On this
wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying
unto them, the LORD bless thee, and keep thee;
the LORD make his face to shine upon thee, and
be gracious unto thee; the LORD lift up his counrt
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tenance upon thee, and give thee peace.-NuMB
vi. 22-26.
*    *    *    *    M    *    *    *
For this Melchizedec, king of Salem, priest of
the most high GOD, who met Abraham returning
from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed hinm;
to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all,
first being by interpretation, King of righteousness, and after that also, King of Salem, which is,
King of peace; without father, without mother,
without descent, having neither beginning of dclays,
nor end of life, but made like unto the Sonl of
Got, abideth a priest continually.  Now consider
how great this man was, unto whom  even the
patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
Anid verily, they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the
law, that is, of their brethren, though they come
out of the loins of Abraham. For he testifieth,
Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.  And inasmuch as not without an oath
he was made priest. For those priests (under the
Levitical law) were made without an oath; but
this with an oath, by him that said unto him, the
LORD sware, and will not repent, Thou art a priest
forever after the order of Melchizcdec.-HEB. vii.
1-5-17-20-21.
*    *     *    *    *    *    *    *
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CEREMONIES AND CHARGES
UPON CONSTITUTING AND DEDICATING A ROYAL ARCH
CHAPTER AND INSTALLING ITS OFFICERS.
1. The Grand Officers will meet at a convenie; t
place and open.
2. The subordinate Chapter will meet in the outer
courts of their hall, and form an avenue for the
reception of the Grand officers.
3. When formed, they will dispatch a Committee
to the place where the Grand officers are assembled,
to inform the Grand Marshal that the Chapter is
prepared to receive them; the Grand Marshal will
announce the committee. and introduce them to
the Grand officers.
4. The  Grand officers will move in procession,
conducted by the committee, to the hall of the
Chapter, in the following order:
Grand Tyler;
Two Grand Stewards;
I Pepresentatives of subordinate Chapters, aco rdH     ing to seniority, by threes, triangular;
Three Great l,ights;
Orator, Chaplain and other Clergy;
Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and Grand
Royal Arch Captain;
*Grand P. Sojourner, Grand Captain of the
The Grand P. Sojourner, Grand Captain of the Host, and (Ira d
Royal A-,h Captain, are appointed pV te-ore.
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Host, and Deputy Grand High Priest;
Grand Scribe, Grand King, and Grand High Priest.
When the Grand High Priest enters the grand
honors are given.
5. The Grand Secretary will then call over the
names of the officers elect; and the Grand High
Priest will ask whether they accept their respective
offices.  If they answer in the affirmative, he then
asks the members whether they remain satisfied
with their choice. If they answer in the affirmative, he directs their officers to approach the sacred
volume, and become qualified for installation.
6. The Grand Marshal will then form the whole
in procession, and they will march through the veils
into the inner apartment, where they will surround
the altar, which is previously prepared, in ample
form, for the occasion.
7. All present will kneel, and the following
prayer will be recited:
' Almighty and Supreme High Priest of heaven
and earth! Who is there in heaven but thee, and
who upon earth can stand in competition with thee!
Thy OMNISCIENT mind brings all things in review,
past, present and to come; thine OMNIPOTENT arm
directs the movements of the vast creation; thine
OMNIPRESENT eye pervades the secret recesses of
every heart; thy boundless beneficence suppli.- us
with every comfort and enjoyment; and thine unspeakable perfections and glory surpass the wU ler
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standing of the children of men! Our Father, who
art in heaven, we invoke thy benediction upon the
purposes of our present assembly. Let this Chapter be established to thine honor: let its officers be
endowed with wisdom to discern, and fidelity to
pursue, its true interests; let its members be ever
mindful of the duty they owe to their GOD; the obe
dience they owe to their superiors; the love they
owe to their equals, and the good will they owe to
all mankind.  Let this Chapter be consecrated to
thy glory, and it members ever exemplify their love
to GOD by their beneficence to man
Glory be to GOD on high.
Response-" So mote it be. Amen."
The officers are then qualified in due form.
All the Companions, except High Priests and
Past High Priests, are then desired to withdraw,
while the new High Priest is solemnly bound to the
performanee of his duties; and after the performance of other necessary ceremonies, not proper to be
written, they are permitted to return.
S. The whole then return to their appropriate
stations; when the Grand Marshal will form a gen
oral procession, in the following order!
lThree R nyal Arch Stewards with Rods;
Tyler of a Lodge;
Entered Apprentices;
Fellow Crafts; 
HIGH PRIESTHOOD
Master Masons;
Stewards of Lodges, having Jewels;
Deacons, having Jewels;
Secretaries, having Jewels;
Treasurers, having Jewels;
WVardens, having Jewels;
Mark Master Masons;
M. E. Masters;
Royal Arch Masons, by three;
Royal Masters, by three;
Select Masters, by three;
Orders of Knighthood;
Tyler of the new Chapter;
Meml)ers of the new Chapter, by three
Three Masters of Veils
Secretary, Treasurer, R. A. Captain; and
P. Sojourner, carrying the Ark;
A Compallion, carrying the Pot of Incense
Two Companions, carrying Lights;
Scribe, High Priest and King;
Grand Chapter, as before prescribed;
On arriving at the church, or house where the
services are to be performed, they halt, open to the
right and left, and face inward, while the Grand
officers and others in succession, pass through and
enter the house.
9. The officers and members of the new Chapter,
and also of the Grand Chapter, being seated, the
Grand Marshal proclaims silence, and the ceremo
nies commence.
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10. An Anthem or Ode is to be per~ormed.
11. An Oration or Address is to be delivered.
12. An Ode or piece of Music.
13. The Deputy Grand High Priest then rises
and informs the Grand High Priest, that "a num.
her of Companions, duly instructed in the sublime
mysteries, being desirous of promoting the honor,
and propagatilig the principles of the Art, have
applied to the Grand Chapter for a warrant to con
stitute a new Chapter of Royal Aich Masons, which,
having been obtained, they are now assembled for
the purpose of being constituted, and having their
officers installed in due and ancient form.
14. The Grand Marshal will then form the officers and members of the new Chapter in front of
the Grand officers; after which, the Grand High
Priest directs the Grand Secretary to read the
warrant.
15. The Grand High Priest then rises and says,
By virtue of the high powers in me vested, I do
form you, my respected Companions, into a regular
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. From henceforth
you are authorised and empowered to open and hold
a lodge of Mark Masters, Past Masters, and Most
Excellent Masters, and a Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons; and to do and perform all such things as
thereunto may appertain; conforming, in all your
doings, to the General Grand Royal Arch Constitution, and the general regulations of the State Grand
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Chapter. And may the God of your fathers be
with you, guide and direct you in all your doings."
16. The furniture, clothing, jewels, implements,
utensils, etc., belonging to the Chapter, (having
been previously placed in the centre, in front of the
Grand officers, covered,) are now incovered, and the
r.ew Chapter is dedicated in due and ancient form.
17. The dedication then follows: the Grand
Chaplain saying,
"To our Most Excellent Patron, ZERUBBABEL,
we solemnly dedicate this Chapter. May the blessing of our Heavenly High Priest descend and rest
upon its members, and ulay their felicity be immortal.
"Glory be to GOD on high."-Response by the
Companions.
"As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever
shall be, world without end! Amen.-" So mote
it be."
18. The Grand Marshal then says, "I am  directed to proclaim, and I do hereby proclaim, this
Chapter,  by the name  of           Chapter,* duly
onsecrated, constituted and dedicated.   This, etc
19. An Ode.
* All legally constituted bodies of RoalArch Masons  are called
Chapters; as regular bodies of Malons of the  peein  degrees, are
called Lodges.  Every Chapter ought to assemble for work,; at least onec
tin three months; and must consist of a High Priest, King, Scribe, Captain of the Host, Principal Sojourner, Royl Arch Captain, three Gia,nd
alsters of the Veils, Treasurer, Secretary,  Tyler fnod an mal).meioer
M may be found  eonvenien!t f{r corking it udi  tgie.
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INSTALLATION.
20. The Deputy Grand High Priest will then
present the first officer of the new Chapter to the
(]rand High Priest, saying,
"MOST EXCELLENT GRAND  HIGH  PRIEST:-i
present you my worthy Companion -     -, non
inated in the warrant, to be installed High Priest
of this (new) Chapter. I find him to be skillful in
the royal art, and attentive to the moral precepts
of our forefathers, and have therefore no doubt but
he will discharge the duties of his office with
fidelity.
The officers of the Chapter officiate in the lodges, holden for conferring
tlhe preparatory degrees, according to rank, as follows, viZ:
Tile High Priest, as Master.
The King, as Senior i arden.
The Scibe, as Jnior Warden.
The Captin of the Host, as Marshal or Master of Ceremonies.
The Principal Sojourner, as Senior Doeaoo.
The Royal Arch Chapter  as Junior Deacon.
Th  Maste r of the First Veil, as Jnior Overser.
The M a              ste  r of the Second Veil,  a S enior Overseer.
The                 Master of the Third Veil, as   st er.
The Trecsurer  Secretary  Chaplain, Stewards and Tyler, as officert
of corresetonding rank
The High Piest of every Chapter has it in special charge, to see that
the by-laos of his Chapter, as well as the General Grand  Royal Arch
ConsItitution, and all the regulations of the Grand Chapter are duly ob
er-ed; that all the officers of his Chapter perform  the duties of thel
respecti-e offices faithfully, and are examples of diligence and induistry
to their companions; that true and accurate records of all the proceeditgs of the Chapter are kept bv the Secretary; that the Treasurer keelI
and rend.ta       nd just accounts of al theoneysand other prop erth
belonging to the Chapter; that the regular rers be made annualv to
the Grand Chapter a   ind that the annual dues to the Grand Chaptelr be
regularly and punctually paid.  He has the right and authority of call
ing his chapter together at pleasure, upon any eergency or occure
which, in his judgment, may require their meeting. It is his privieg
and duty, together with the King and Scribe, to attend the meeting of
the Grand Chapter, either in person or by pr oxy  and the wpell-bi   of
the institution requires that th    is duty should on no occasion be omit'ed.
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The  Grana HIigh Priest then addresses him as
follows:
MOST EXCELLENT COMPANION.-]
feel much satisfaction in performing
my duty on the present occasion,
by installing you into the office of
/tigh Priest of this (new) Chapter.
It is an office highly honorable to
all those who diligently perform the important duties annexed to it. Your reputed Masonic knowledge, however, precludes the necessity of a particular enumeration of those duties. I shall, therefore.
only observe, that by a frequent recurrence to the
constitution, and general regulations and constant
practice of the several sublime lectures and charges,
you will be best able to fulfill them; and I am confident that the Companions who are chosen to preside
with you, will give strength to your endeavors, and
support your exertions. I shall now propose certain
questicns to you, relative to the duties of your
office, and to which I must request your unequivocal
answer.
I. Do you solemnly promise that you will redouble your endeavors to correct the vices, purify the
morals. and promote the happiness of those of your
Companions, who  have attained this sublime degree?
11. That you -will never suffer your Chapter to be
opened, unless there be present nine regular Royal
Arch Masons.
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III. That You will never suffer either more or less
than three brethren to be exalted in your Chapter
at one and the same time?
IV. That you will not exalt any one to this de
gree, who has not shown a charitable and humane
disposition; or who has not made a considerable
proficiency in the foregoing degree.
V. That you will promote the general good of
our order, and, on all proper occasions, be ready to
give and receive instructions, and particularly from
the General and State Grand officers?
VI. That to the utmost of your power, you will
preserve the solemnities of our ceremonies, and
behave, in open Chapter, with the most profound
respect and reverence, as an example to your Companions?
VII. That you will not acknowledge or have intercourse with any Chapter that does not work
under a constitutional warrant or dispensation.
VIII. That you will not admit any visitor into
your Chapter, who has not been exalted in a Chapter legally constituted, without his being first formally healed 1
IX. That you will observe and support such bylaws as may be made by your Chapter, in conformity to the General Grand Royal Arch Constitution,
and the general regulations of the Grand Chapter 
X. That you will pay due respect and obedience
to the instructions of the General and State Grand 
HIGH PRIESTHOOD.
officers, particularly relating to the several lectures
and charges, and will resign the chair to them, severally, when they may visit your Chapter?
XI. That you will support and observe the General Grand Royal Arch Constitution, and the general regulations of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter,
under whose authority you act.
Do you submit to all these things, and do you
promise to observe and practice them faithfully?
These questions being answered in the affirmative,
the Companions all kneel, and the Grand Chaplain repeats the following prayer:
"Most Holy and glorious LORD GOD, the Great
High Priest of heaven and earth! we approach thee
with reverence, and implore thy blessing on the Companion appointed to preside over this new assembly,
and now prostrate before thee; fill his heart with
thy fear, that his tongue and actions may pronounce
thy glory. Make him steadfast in thy service
grant him firmness of mind; animate his heart, and
strengthen his endeavors; may he teach thy judgments and thy laws; and may the incense he shall
put before thee, upon thine altar, prove an acceptable sacrifice unto thee. Bless him, 0 LORD, and
bless the work of his hands. Accept us, in mercy;
hear thou from heaven, thy dwelling-place, and
forgive our transgressions
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Response-" So mote it be"
21. The Grand High Priest will then cause the
High Priest elect to be invested with his clothing,
badges, &c; after which he will address him as
follows:
MOST EXCELLENT:-In consequence of your
cheerful acquiescence with the charges, which you
have heard recited, you are qualified for installation
as the High Priest of this Royal Arch Chapter;
and it is incumbent upon me, on this occasion, to
point out some of the particulars appertaining to
your office, duty and dignity.
The office of High Priest is a station highly honorable to all those who diligently perform the
important duties annexed to it.  By  a frequent
recurrence to the constitution and general regulations, and a constant practice of the several sublime
lectures and charges, you will be best enabled to
fulfill those duties; and I am confident that the
Companions, who are chosen to preside with you,
will give strength to your endeavors, and support to
your exertions.
Let the mitre, with which you are
invested, remind you of the digni         ty of the office you sustain, and
X-.-g,!,  its inscription impress upon your
o      k~% i ~mind a sense of your dependence
.'   upon GOD; that perfection is not
given unto man upon earth, and that perfect holiness belongeth alone unto the LORD.
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HIGH PRIESTHOOD.
The breast-plate with which you are lecorated, in
Imitation of that upon which were engraven the
names of the twelve tribes, and worn by the HIigh
Priest of Israel, is to teach you that you are always
to bear in mind your responsibility to the laws and
ordinances of the institution, and that the honor
and interests of your Chapter and its members,
should be always near your heart.
The various colors of the robes you wear, are
emblematical of every grace and virtue which can
adorn and beautify the human mind; each of which
will be briefly illustrated in the course of the
charges to be delivered to your subordinate officers.
I now deliver into your hands the Charter
under which  you are to work; you will
receive it as a sacred deposit, and never permit it
to be used for any other purposes than those expressed in it.
IAI present you with the Book of the Law,
the great Light in every degree of Ma            sonry. The doctrines contained in this
sacred volume, create in us a belief in the dispensa tions of Divine Prov idence, which belief strengthens
fur FAITr, and enables us to ascend the first step
of the Grand Masonic  Ladder.  This faith natu rally produces in us a HOPE of becoming partakers
of the promises expressed in this inestimable gift
of GOD to man; which hope enables us to ascend the
second step. But the third and last being CHARITY,
c,)mprehends the former, and will continue to exert
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its influence, when Faith shall be lost in sight, and
Hope in complete enjoyment.
I present you with the Constitution of 
the General Grand Royal Arch Chap- I
ter; the lRules and Regulations of the Grand
1{oyal Arch Chapter of this State; and also, with
the By-laws of your Chapter. You will cause all
these to be frequently read and punctually obeyed.
And now, Most Excellent, permit me, in behalf
of the Craft here assembled, to offer you our most
sincere congratulations on your accession to the
honorable station you now fill. I doubt not you
will govern with such order and regularity as to
convince your Companions that their partiality has
not been misplaced.
Companions  of           Chapter, - Behold your
High Priest. [ They rise and bow, or, if the Instal.
lation be not public, salute him with the honors of
Royal Arch Mlasonry.] Recollect that the prosperity of your Chapter will as much depend on your
support, assistance and obedience, as on his assidutity, information and wisdom.
22. The Marshal of the Chapter will then prosent the second officer to the Deputy Grand High
Priest, who will present him to the Grand High
Priest. The Grand high Priest will then ask him
whether he has attended to the ancient charges and
regulations before recited to his superior officer; if
ho answers in the affirmative, he is asked whether
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he fully and freely assents to the same: if he answers in the affirmative, the CGrand High Priest
directs his Deputy to invest him with his clothing,
&c., and then addresses him as follows, viz:
CHARGE TO THE  KING.
EXCELLENT  COVIPANION: -Th
important station to which you
are elected in this Chapter, re                 quires from you exemplary con     //  At  \duct;  its duties  demand  your
most assiduous attention; you are
to second and support your chief in all the requirements of his office; and should casualties at any
time prevent his attendance, you are to succeed him
in the performance of his duties. Your badge (the
Level, surmounted by a Crown) should remind you,
that although you are the representative of a King,
and exalted by office above your companions, yet
that you remain upon a level with them, as respects
your duty to GOD, your neighbor, and yourself; that
you are equally bound with them to be obedient to
the laws and ordinances of the institution, to be
charitable, humane and just, and to seek every oc'
casion of doing good.
Your office teaches a striking lesson of humility.
The institutions of political society teach us to con sider the king as the chief of created beings, and
that the first duty of his subjects is to obey his
mandates -but the institutions of our sublime de
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grecs, by placing the King in a situation subordinate
to the High Priest, teaches us that our duty to GOD
is paramount to all other duties, and should ever
claim the priority of our obedience to man; and
that, however strongly we may be bound to obey the
laws of civil society, yet that those laws, to be just,
should never intermeddle with matters of conscience,
nor dictate articles of faith.
Tbe Scarlet Robe, an emblem of imperial dignity,
should remind you of the paternal concern you
should ever feel for the welfare of your Chapter,
and the fervency and zeal with which you should
endeavor to promote its prosperity.
In presenting to you the Crown, which is an enm blem of royalty, I would remind you that, to reign
sovereign in the hearts and affections of men, must
be far more grateful co a generous and benevolent
mind than to rule over their lives and fortunes;
and that to enable you to enjoy this pre-eminence
with honor and satisfaction, you must subject your
own passions and prejudices to the dominion of
reason and charity
You are entitled to the second seat in the council
of your companions. Let the bright example of
your illustrious predecessor in the Grand Council at
Jerusalem, stimulate you to the faithful discharge
of your duties; and when the King of kings shall
summon you into his immediate presence, from his
hand may you receive a crown of glory, which shall
never fade away.
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HIGH PRIESTHOOD.
CHA1NGE TO THE SCRIBE.
EXCELLENT  COMPANION: -Tho
office of Scribe, to which you are
\   elected, is very important and re'      spectable.  In the absence of your
/L   _. \   superior officers, you are bound
t{     ~       ~to succeed them and perform their
dities.  The purposes of the institution ought never
to suffer for want of intelligence in its proper officers; you will therefore perceive the necessity there
is of your possessing such qualifications as will enable you to accomplish those duties which are incumbent upon you, in your appropriate station, as well
as those which may occasionally devolve on you by
the absence of your superiors.
The Purple Robe, with which you are invested, is
an emhlem of union, and is calculated to remind
you that the harmony and unanimity of the Chapter should be your constant aim; and to this end
you are studiously to avoid all occasions of giving
offence, or countenancing anything that may create
divisions or dissensions. You are, by all means in
your power, to endeavor to establish a permanent
union and good understanding among all orders and
degrees of masonry; and, as the glorious sun, at
its meridian height, dispels the mists and clouds
which obscure the horizon, so may your exertions
tend to dissipate the gloom of jealousy and discord
whenever they may appear.
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Your badge (a Plum-rule, surmounted by a Turban,) is an emblem of rectitude and vigilance; and
while you stand as a watchman upon the tower, to
guard your companions against the approach of
those enemies of human felicity, intemperance and
exces., let this faithful monitor ever remind you to
walk uprightly in your station; admonishing and
animating your companions to fidelity and industry
while at labor, and to temperance and moderation
while at refreshment. And when the great Watchman of Israel, whose eye never slumbers nor sleeps,
shall relieve you from your post on earth, may he
permit you, in heaven, to participate in that food
and refreshment which is
" Such as the saints in glory love,
And such as angels eat."
CHARGE TO TIHE CAPTAIN OF THE HOST.
COMPANION: -The  office  with
which you are entrusted is of high
importance,  and  demands  your
/ \    most zealous consideration.  The
preservation of the most essential
traits  of our  ancient  customs
usages and landmarks, are within your province;
tnd it is indispensably necessary that the part assigned to you, in the immediate practice of our
rites and ceremonies, should be perfectly understood
and correctly administered.
Your office corresponds with that of lIarshal, or
Master of Ceremonies. You are to superintend all
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processions of your Chapter, when moving as a
distinct body, either in public or private; and as
the world can only judge of our private discipline
by our public deportment, you will be careful tb'i,.
the utmost order and decorum be observed on all
such occasions. You will ever be attentive to the
commands of your chief, and always near at hand
to see them duly executed. I invest you with the
badge of your office, and presume that you will give
to your duties all that study and attention which
their importance demands.
CHARGE TO THE PRINCIPAL SOJOURNER.
- COMIPANION:-The  office confided(
to you, though subordinate in de            gree, is equal in importance to any
in the Chapter, that of your chief
alone  excepted.  Your office cor                responds with that of Senior- Deacon, in the preparatory degrees. Among the duties
required of you, the preparation and introduction
of candidates are not the least. As in our intercourse with the world, experience teaches that first
impressions are often the most durable, and the
most difficult to eradicate; so it is of great importance. in all cases, that those impressions should be
,-orrect and just; hlence it is essential that the officer, who brings the blind by a way that they knew
not, and leads them in paths that they have not
Known, should always be well qualified to make
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darkness light before them, and crooked things
straight.
Your robe of office is an emblem of humility; and
teaches that, in the prosecution of a laudable undertaking, we should never decline taking any part
that may be assigned us, although it may be the
most difficult or dangerous.
The rose-colored tesselated border, adorning the
robe, is an emblem of ardor and perseverance, and
signifies, that when we have engaged in a virtuous
course, notwithstanding all the impediments, hardships and trials we miay be destined to encounter,
should endure them all with fortitude, and ardently
persevere unto the end; resting assured of receiving,
at the termination of our labors, a noble and glorious reward. Your past exertions will be considered as a pledge of your future assiduity in the faithful discharge of your duties.
CHARGE TO THE ROYAL ARCH CAPTAIN
COMPANION:-The well-known du                ties of your station require but
/     little elucidation.   Your office in
the preparatory degrees corresponds
with that of Junior Deacon.  It is
your province, conjointly with the
Captain of the Host, to attend the examination of
all visitors, and to take care that none aire permitted
to enter the Chapter but such as have traveled the'
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favor and friendship. You will be attentive to obey
the commands of the Captain of the Host during
the introduction of strangers among the workmen,
and should they be permitted to pass your post, may
they, by him, be introduced into the presence of th
Grand Council.
The fltite Banner, intrusted to your care, is em
blematical of that purity of heart and rectitude of
conduct, which ought to actuate all those who pass
the white veil of the sanctuary. I give it to you
stroigly in charge, never to suffer any one to pass
your post without the Signet of Truth. I present
you the badge of your office, in expectation of your
performing your duties with intelligence, assiduity
and propriety
CHARGE TO THE MASTER OF TIHE THIRD VEIL
COMPANION:-I present you with
the Scarlet Banner, which is the
ensign of your office, and with a
sword to protect and defend the
same.   The rich  and  beautiful
color of your banner is emblematical of fervency and zeal; it is the appropriate
color of the Royal Arch degree. It admonishes us
that we should be fervent in the exercise of our devotions to GOD, and zealous in our endeavors to
promote the happiiess of man.
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CHARGE TO THE MASTER OF THE SECOND VEIL.
COMIPANION:-I invest you with
the purple banner, which is thb
ensign of your office, and arm you
with a sword, to enable you to
maintain its honor.  The color of
your banner is produced by a due
mixture of blue and scarlet; the former of which
is the characteristic color of the symbolic or first
three degrees of masonry, and the latter that of the
Royal Arch degree. It is an emblem of unions,
and is the characteristic color of the intermediate
degrees. It admonishes us to cultivate and improve
that spirit of union and harmony, between the
brethren of the symbolic degrees, and the companions of the sublime degrees, which should ever distinguish the members of a society founded upon the
principles of everlasting truth and universal philanthropy
CHARGE TO THE MASTER OF THE FIRST VEIL.
COmPANION:-I invest you with the
blue banner, which is the ensign
of your office, and a sword for it:
defence and protection.  The colol
of your banner is one of the most
durable and beautiful in nature.
Is is the appropriate color adopted and worn by our
ancient brethren of the three symbolic degrees, and
is the peculiar c/al acteristic of an institution which
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has stood the test of ages, and which is as much
distinguished by the durability of its materials or
-rinciples, as by the beauty of its superstructure.
is an emblem of universal frie?ndship and benev lence; and instructs us that in the mind of a
lason those virtues should be as expansive as the
lue arch of heaven itself.
CHARGE TO THE THREE MASTERS OF'rHE VEILS,
AS OVERSEERS
COMPA.N1ONS:-Those  who  are placed as overseers of any work should be well qualified to judge
of its beauties and deformities, its excellencies and
defects; they should be capable of estimating the
former and amending the latter. This consideration
should induce you to cultivate and improve all those
qualifications with which you are already endowed,
as well as to persevere in your endeavors to acquire
those in which you are deficient. Let the various
colors of the banners committed to your charge,
admonish you to the exercise of the several virtues
of which they are emblematic; and you are to
enjoin the practice of those virtues upon all who
shall present themselves, or the work of their hands
for your inspection. Let no work receive your approbation but such as is calculated to adorn and
strengthen the masonic edifice. Be industrious and
faithful in practicing and disseminating a kncwledge
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of the true and perfect work, which alone can stand
the test of the Grand Overseer's shuare, in the great
day of trial and retribution.
CHARGE TO THE SECRETARY
COMPANION:-I with pleasure in                 vest you with your badge as Sec                 retary  of this  Chapter.   The
//q\\    ualities which should recommend
//   \ \\ a Secretary are, promptitude in
issuing the notifications and orders
of his superior officers; punctuality in attending
the meetings of the Chapter; correctness in recording their proceedings; judgment in discriminating
between what is proper and what is improper to be
e,osnmitted to writing; regularity in making his
annual returns to the Grand Chapter; integrity in
accounting for all moneys that may pass through
his hands; and fidelity in paying the same over
into the hands of the Treasurer. The possession of
these good qualities, I presume, has designated you
a suitable candidate for this important office; and
I cannot entertain a doubt that you will discharge
its duties beneficially to the Chapter, and nonorably
to yourself. And when you shall have completed the
record of your transactions here below, and finished
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the term of your probation, may you be admitted into
the celestial Grand Chapter of saints and angels, and
dnd your name recorded in the book of life eternal
CHARGE TO THE TREASURER.
COMPANION: -You  are  electca
Treasurer of this Chapter, and I
have the pleasure of investing you
with the badge of your office. The
\  qualities which should recommend
a Treasurer, are accuracy and fiielity; accuracy in keeping a fair and minute account of all receipts and disbursements; fidelity in
carefully preserving all the property and funds of
the Chapter, that may be placed in his hands, and
rendering a just account of the same, whenever he
is called upon for that purpose. I presume that
your respect fo tne institution, your attachment to
the interests of your Chapter, and your regard for
a good name,   hich is better than precious ointment, will prompt you to the faithful discharge of
the duties of your office.
CHARGE TO THE CHAPLAIN.
E. AND REV. COMPANION:-YouI
are appointed  Chaplain  of this
Chapter; and I now invest you
with this jewel, the badge of your
- office.  It is emblematical of eter.
nity, and reminds us that here is
filt our abiding place.  Your inclination will ui
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doubtedly conspire with your duty, when you perform, in the Chapter, those solemn services which
created beings should constantly render to their
infinite CREATOR; and which, when offered by one
whose holy profession is, "to point to heaven and
lead the way," may, by refining our morals,
strengthening our virtues, and purifying our minds,
prepare us for admission into the society of those
above, whose happiness will be as endless as it is
perfect
CHARGE TO THE STEWARDS.
COMPANIONS:-You being elected
Stewards of this Chapter, I with
pleasure invest you with the badges
/      of your office.  It is your province
to see that every necessary prepar                ation is made for the convenience
and accommodation of the Chapter, previous to
the time appointed for meeting. You are to see
that the clothing, implements and furniture of each
degree, respectively, are properly disposed and in
suitable array for use, whenever they may be required, and that they are secured, and proper care
taken of them, when the business of the Chapter is
over. You are to see that necessary refreshments
are provided, and that all your companions, and particularly visitors, are suitably accommodated and
supplied. You are to be frugal and prudent in
your disbursements, and to Ie careful that no ex
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travagance or waste is committed in your department; and when you have faithfully fulfilled your
stewardship here below, may you receive from
heaven the happy greeting of " Vell done, good
and faithful servants."
CHARGE TO THE TYLER.
COMPANION: - You are appointed
Tyler of this Chapter, and I invest
you with the badge, and this im                plement of your office.  As the
/      sword is placed in the hands of the
L..           \.Tyler, to enable him effectually to
guard against the approach of all cowarns and
eaves-droppers, and suffer none to pass or repass
but such as are duly qualified; so it should morally
serve as a constant admonition to us to set a guard
at the entrance of our thoughts; to place a watch at
the door of our lips; to post a sentinel at the avenue of our actions; thereby excluding every unqualified and unworthy thought, word and deed; and
preserving consciences void of offence toward GOD
and toward man.
As the first application from visitors for admission
into the Chapter is generally made to the Tyler at
the door, your station will often present you to the
observation of strangers; it is therefore essentially
necessary that he who sustains the office with which
you are intrusted, should be a man of good morals,
steady habits, strict discipline, temperate, affable
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and discreet;. I trust that a just regard for the
honor and reputation of the institution will ever
induce you to perform, with fidelity, the trust reposed in you; and when the door of this earthly
tabernacle shall be closed, may you find an abund
ant entrance through the gates into the temple and
city of our GOD.
ADDRESS TO THE IHIGH PRIEST.
M. E. COMPANION:-Having been honored with
the free suffrages of the members of this Chapter,
you are elected to the most important office which
is within their power to bestow. This expression
of their esteem and respect should draw from you
corresponding sensations; and your demeanor
should be such as to repay the honor they have so
conspicuously conferred upon you, by an honorable
and faithful discharge of the duties of your office.
The station you are called to fill is important, not
only as it respects the correct practice of our rites
and ceremonies, and the internal economy of the
Chapter over which you preside; but the public
reputation of the institution will be generally found
to rise or fall according to the skill, fidelity and
discretion with which its concerns are managed, and
in proportion as the characters and conduct of its
principal officers are estimable or censurable.
You have accepted a trust, to which is attached
a weight of responsibility, that will require all your
efforts to discharge, honorably to yourself and sat,
isfactorily to the Chapter.  You are to see that
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your officers are capable and faithful in the exercise
of their offices. Should they lack ability you are
expected to supply their defects; you are to watch
carefully the progress of their performances, and to
see that the long-established customs of the institution suffer no derangement in their hands. You are
to have a careful eye over the general conduct of
the Chapter; see that due order and subordination
are observed on all occasions; that the members
are properly instructed; that due solemnity be observed in the practice of our rites; that no improper
levity be permitted at any time, but more especially at the introduction of strangers among the
worokmen
In fine, you are to be an example to your officers
and members which they need not hesitate to follow; thus securing to yourself the favor of heaven
and the applause of your brethren and companions
ADDRESS TO THE OFFICERS GENERALLY.
COMPANIONS IN OFFICE:-Precept and example
should ever advance with equal pace. Those moral
duties which you are required to teach unto others,
you shoiuld never neglect to practice yourselves. Do
you desire that the demeanor of your equals and
inferiors toward you should be marked with defeience and respect; be sure that you omit no opportunity of furnishing them with examples in your
own conduct towards your superiors.  Do you desire
to obtain instruction from those who are more wise
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or better informed than yourselves?  Be sure that
you are always ready to impart of your knowledge
to those within your sphere, who stand in need of
and are entitled to receive it.  Do you desire di,
tinction among your companions? Be sure that
your claims to preferment are founded upon superior
attainments; let no ambitious passion be suffered
to induce you to envy or supplant a companion who
may be considered as better qualified for promotion
than yourselves; but rather let a laudable emulation
induce you to strive to excel each other in improvemcnt and discipline; ever remembering, that he
who faithfully performs his duty, even in a subordisate or private station, is as justly entitled to
esteem and respect, as he who is invested with
supreme authority.
ADDRESS TO THE CHAPTER AT LARGE.
COMPANIONS:-The exercise and management of
the sublime degrees of Masonry in your Chapter
hitherto, are so highly appreciated, and the good
reputation of the Chapter so well established, that
I must presume these considerations alone, were
there no others of greater magnitude, would be
sufficient to induce you to preserve and to perpetuate
this valuable and honorable character. But when
to this is added the pleasure which every philanthropic heart must feel in doing good, in promoting
good order; in diffusing light and knowledge; in
cultivating Masonic and Christian charity, which
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tar the great objects of this sublime institution, I
cannot doubt that your future conduct, and that of
yoilr successors, will be calculated still to increase
the lustre of your justly esteemed reputation.
May your Chapter become beautiful as the TEMI
PLE, peaceful as the ARK, and sacred as its mo.t
holy place. May your oblations of piety and praise
be grateful as the INCENSE; y)our love war)m as its
flame, and your charity diffusive as its fragrance
May your hearts be pure as the AI,TAR, and your
conduct acceptable as the OFFERING.. May the exercise of your CHARITY be as constant as the returning wants of the distressed widow  and helpless
orphan.  May the approbation of Heaven be your
encouragement, and the testimony of a good conscience your support; may you be endowed with
every good and perfect gift, while traveling the rugged path of life, and finally be admnitted within
the veil of heaven, to the full enjoyment of life eternal. So mote it be Amen.
34. The officers and members of the Chapter will
then pass in review in front of the grand officers,
with their hands crossed on their breasts, bowing as
they pass.
35. The Grand Marshal will then proclaim the
Chapter, by the name of, Chapter No. -
to be regularly- constituted, and its officers duly
'nstalled.
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36. The ceremonies conclude with an Ode, or
appropriate piece of music.
37. The procession is then formed, when they
return to the place from whence they set out.
38. \When the Grand officers retire, the Chapter
will form an avenue for them to pass through, and
ealute them with the grand honors.
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ENCAMPMENT DEGREES.
KNIGIITS OF THIE RED CROSS.*
I iE  Orders oI  nlghthood are con       ferred under the sanction of, or in
.     connection with, Masonic assemblies.
This degree is intimately associated
with the Royal Arch, and cannot be
conferred upon any brother who has not been exalted
to that sublime degree.
* Koights of the East and West, or Knights of the Sword, ii a more
Correct title for this grade.-Es, 
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It is founded upon incidents which occurred
during the reign of DARIUS, king of Persia, and
illustrates the difficulties and interruptions encounitered by the Jews in rebuilding the house of
the Lord at Jerusalem.
*    *    *    *    *    *    *    *
PRAYER AT OPENING.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy
namne.  Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done
as in heaven so also upon the earth.  Give us this
day our daily bread.  And forgive us our debts
as we also forgive our debtors.  And lead us not
into temptation; but deliver us from evil.  For
thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the
glory, forever. Amen.
TITLES, STATIONS, AND DECORATIONS.
So ereign Master, upon a throne, in the East; Chancellor, on the righ
of the S. M.: Master of the Palace, on the left of the S. M.; Prela.te, l
te rig ht of the C.   Master of Cavalry, on the right of the first divisito,,
ohel.Sn,aratelv formed, Lnd or. the right of the  hole, when fooel il
lie; aster ofInfatrv,  n the right of the second division, when e
rately  formed, a.I on tle left of the whole, when formed in line 
ter of Finanes,      t, tle right, in front of thie C.;    aster of Despatchles
the  left, il front of the A. of P.,Standardl Bearer, i   the ot ell
cSw ord   Bearer, on the right  f the St. B.; Warder, on tie left of the St.
.  Guards, at te Psses  Sentinel, at the D   or, o itse.   The knigts
cr —  irraniged, in eqmio  nomboers on the right and left of t  throne.
T         le aasembyv is d enominy ated  a Council    The drapery of the throne
is  reein, a gr ee   n baner is ssened above  the throne- on it a trile
trian;51e, with a red cross in the centre of each *   nderneath  are arraneth
te ebles of the Order.   The  presining officer wears a green conlr,
trimm'led  with rep to which is suspeided a            triple triangle.    The kniht
.'ear X. g reen,'ollar, tr imme d with red, an d a sword and trowel, crosswis
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*     *     *           *     *     *     *
LESSON I.
']'he f(,ollowing passages of Scripture are appropriate to this order, and are rehearsed  by the
PIrelate:
Now  in the second year of
i;' —-their coming unto the house of
GOD at Jerusalem, in the sec                   ond month, began Zerubbabel,
I' l ~       xthe son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua
the son of Jozadak, and the
remnant of their brethren'.he
r,ie,sts and the Levites, and all they that were come
ou. of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed
the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to
set forward the work of the house of the LORD.
Then stood Jeshua, with his sons and his brethren,
Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together
to set forward the workmen in the house of God;
the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their
brethren the Levites. And when the builders laid
the foundation of the temple of the Lord, they set
the priests in their apparel with trumpets, ar d the
Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise
the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of
Is-ael.   And  they sang  together  by course, in
praising and giving thanks unto the  LORD: because he is good;. for his mercy endureth forever
towvard Israel.  And all the-people shouted with a
great shout when they praised the LORD, because
the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid "
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Now when the adversaries of
Judah and Benjamin heard
that the children of the cap,:,f  ~ t  ~ tivity bhtilded the temple
~),~ 1           Nunto the LORD GOD of Is
A ~1/  ~         rael, then they came to Ze
-re I/     H     i, rubbabel, and to the chief
\;~\;\Ax           of the fathers, and said unto
them, Let us build with you; for we seek your
GOD as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him,
since the days of Esar-Haddon king of Assur,
which b)rought us up hither.  But Zerubbabel and
Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of
Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do
with us to build an house unto our GOD; but we
ourselves together will build unto the lORD GOD
of Israel, as king Cyrus, the king of Persia, hath
commanded  us.   Then  the people of the land
weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and
troubled them in building; and hired counselors
it   against them, to frustrate
their purpose, all the days
of Cyrus, king of Persia
even until the reign of Da.
rius, king of Persia.  And
in the reign of Ahasuerus, in
the beginning of his reign,
wrote they unto him an ac
cusation against the inhabitants of Judah and J eru 
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salem. And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the
writing of the letter was written in the Syrian
tongue, and interpreting in the Syrian tongue.
Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe.
wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the
king, in this sort: this is the copy of the letter that
they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king:
Thy servants, the men on this side the river, and at
such a time. Be it known unto the king, that the
Jews, which came up from thee to us, are come unto
Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city,
and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the
foundations. Be it known now unto the king, that
if this city be builded, and the walls set up again,
then will they not pay toll, tribute and custom, and
so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings
Now because we have maintenance from the king's
palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king's
dishonor; therefore have we sent and certified the
king: that search may be made in the book of the
records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book
of the record, and know that this city is a rebellious
city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that
they have moved sedition within the same of old
time: for which cause was this city destroyed. We
certify the king, that if this city be buildpd again.
and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou
shalt have no portion on this side the river. Theu
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sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancel
lor. and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of
their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto
the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a
time. The letter which ye sent unto us hath been
plainly read before me.  And  I comman,ided, and
search hath been made, and it is found that this
city of old time hath made  insurrection against
kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been
made therein.  There have been mighty kings also
over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countriec
beyond the river; and toll, tribute and ecustomn was
paid unto them   Give ye now  comm.,dienet to
cause these men to cease, and that this city be not
builded, until another commandment shall be given
from me. Take heed now, that ye fail not to do
this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the
kings? Now, when the copy of king Artaxerxes'
letter was read before Rehum, and Shiiusliai the
sciibe, and their companions, they went up in haste
to Jerusalem,  unto  the Jews, and made themn to
cease by force and power. Then ceased the work
of the house of GOD, which is at Jerusalem. So
it ceased unto the second year of the reign of
Darius, king of Persia.-EZP.A iv.
LESSON II.
Darius the king, having ascended the throne of
Persia, the children of the captivity were inspired
with new hopes of protection and support in corn
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pleting their noble and glorious undertaking, which
had been so often and so long impeded by their adversaries on the other side of the river.
Josephus informs us that Daritis, whilst he was
yet a private man, made a vow to GOD, that if he
ever came to the throne he would restore all the
holy vessels that were at Babylon, and send them
back again to Jerusalem.
Zerubbabel, one of the most excellent and faithful rulers of the Jews, having been formerly distinguished by the favorable notice and friendship of
he king, whilst in private life, offered himself to
ncounter the hazardous enterprise of traversing the
Persian dominions, and seeking admission to the
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royal presence, in order that he might seize the first
favorable moment to remind the king of the vow
which he had made, and to impress upon his mind
the almighty force and importance of TRUTH.
From the known piety of the king no doubt was
entertained of obtaining his consent, that their enemies might be removed far from thence, and that
they might be no longer impeded in the glorious
undertaking in which they were engaged. The
council of rulers accepted, with great joy, this noble
sacrifice on the part of Zerubbabel, and invested
him with the necessary passports and commendations to enable him to pass through their own
dominions in safety. Having passed the barriers,
and entered the Persian dominions, he was taken
captive, clothed in the habiliments of a slave, and
put in chains; but not discolraged by this misfortune, he declared himself a prince of the power of
Judah, and demanded an audience of the sovereign
He was told that he could only appear in the
presence of the sovereign as a captive and slave: to
which he consented, being impressed with a belief,
that if by any means he could gain access to the
king, he should succeed in the object of his journey
Zerubbabel, having thus gained admlission to
the royal presence, was recognized by the kinig a
the friend and companion of his youth, and was
interrogated as to his motives in attempting to pass
the barriers of his dominions; to which Zerubbabel
replied, that he was induced to seek the face of the
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king by the tears and complaints of his brethren
and companions in Jerusalem, who were impeded,
by their adversaries on the other side of the river,
in the noble and glorious undertaking of rebuilding
the house of the LORD, in which they had been
permitted to engage by their late sovereign master,
Cyrus, the king; that this great work having been
made to cease by force and power, he had come to
implore the sovereign that he might be restored to
his confidence, and admitted amongst the servants
of his household. The king answered, that he had
often reflected, with peculiar pleasure, upon their
former intimacy; that he had heard, with great
satisfaction, of his fame as a wise and accomplished
ruler among the architects of his country; that
hlaving a prof)unid veneration for an institution
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which was reputed to practise mysteries which were
calculatedl to promote the glory of the nation, and
the hapiiness of the people, he would instantly
restore him to favor, upon condition that he would
reveal those mysteries which so eminently distin guished the architects of the Jews from those of all
other nations.
Zerubbabel replied, that their institution incul cated the doctrine that TRUTH is a divine attribute,
iand the foundation of every virtue; that to be good
men and true was the first lesson they were taught
that his engagements were inviolable; that if he
could obtain the royal favor only by the sacrifice of
his integrity, he should humbly beg leave to renounce the protection of the sovereign, and cheerfully submit to an honorable exile, or a glorious
death.
The king, struck with admiration at the firmness
and discretion of Zerubbabel, declared that his
virtue and integrity were truly commendable; that
his fidelity to his engagements were worthy of imitation, and from that moment he was restored to
his confidence.
Darius, in the first year of his reign, gave a splendid and magnificent entertainment to the princes
and nobility; and after they had retired, finding
himself unable to sleep, he fell into discourse with
his three favorite officers, to whom hlie proposed certain questions; telling them, at the same time, that
he who should give him the most reasonable and
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iatisfactory answer, should be clothe(l in purple,
drink in a golden cup, wear a sillken tiara, and a
golden chain about his neck. Ile then proposed
this question: which is greatest, the strength of
WINE, of the KING, or of WO.MEN 1 To this the
first answered, uwine is the strongest; the second,
that the king was strongest; and the third, (who
was Zerubbabel) that women were stronger, but
above all things, TRUTTH beareth the victory.
The king, being forcibly struck with the addition
Zerubbabel had made to his question, ordered tha
the princes and nobl'es should assemble on the fol
lowing day, to hear the subject discussed.
LESSON*  *  *  *  *     *      *     *.
LESSON III.
On the following day the king assembled togethe.
the princes and nobility, to hear the question debated   The first began as follows. upon
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THE STRENGTH OF WINE.
"0 ye princes and rulers, how exceeding strong
is wine! it causeth all men to err that drink it; it
maketh the mind of the king and the beggar to be
all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the
poor man and of the rich; it turneth also every
thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth
and elevateth the spirits, and enliveneth the heavy
hearts of the miserable. It maketh a man forget
his brethren, and draw his sword against his best
friends. 0 ye princes and rulers, is not wine the
strongest, that forceth us to do these things? "
Then began the second, and spoke as follows, upon
THE POWER OF THE KING.
"It is beyond dispute, 0 princes and rulers, that
GoD has made man master of all things under the
sun; to command teem, to make use of them, and
apply them to his service as he pleases: bilt whereas
men have only dominion over other sublunary creatures, kings have an authority even over men
themselves, and a right of ruling them by will aInd
pleasure. Now, he that is master of those who are
masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing
bove him.'
Then began Zerubbabel, upon
THE POWER OF WOMEN AND OF TRUTH.
"-O princes and rulers, the force of wine's not
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to be denied; neither is that of kings, that unites so
many mer in one common bond of allegiance; but
the supeieminency of woman is yet above all this;
for kings are but the gifts of women, and they are
also the mothers of those that cultivate our vineyards. Women have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations. and many times
to forget the best friends we have in the world, and,
forsaking all other comforts, to live and die with
them. But when all is said, neither they, nor wine,
nor kings, are comparable to the almighty force e,f
TRUTH. As for allother things, they are mortal and
transient, but truth alone is unchangeable and
everlasting; the benefits we receive from it are
subject to no variations or vicissitudes of time and
fortune. In her judgment is no unrighteousness,
and she is the strength, wisdom, power and majesty
of all ages. Blessed be the GOD of Truth."
When Zerubbabel had finished speaking, the
princes and rulers cried out,
"Great is truth, and mighty above all things."
Then said the king to Zerubbabel, "Ask what
thou wilt, and I will give it thee, because thou art
found wisest among thy companions."
Then said he to Darius, "0 king, remember thy
vow, which thou hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in
the day when thou shouldest come to thy kingdom,
and to restore the holy vessels which were taken
away out of Jerusalem. Thou hast also vowed to
bauild up the temple, which was burned when Judah
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sas made desolate by the Chaldees.  And now, 0
king, this is that I desire of thee, that thou make
good the vow, the performance whereof, with thine
own mouth, thou hast vowed to the king of
heaven."
Then Darius the king stood up and embraced
him, and gave him passports and letters to his governors and officers, that they should safely convey
both him, and those that should go with him, to
Jerusalem; and that they should not be delayed or
hindered from building the city and the temple
until they should be finished. He also restored all
the holy vessels remaining in his possession, that
had been taken from Jerusalem, when the children
of Israel were carried away captive to Babylon, and
reserved by Cyrus. *    *    *    *    *    *
LESSON IV.
But it came to pass, that
when Sanballat, and To      a!V:            biah, and the Arabians,
and the Ammonites, and
[~<9~ -      A-the  Ashdodites,  heard
that the walls of Jerusa                        lem were made  up, and
hat the breaches began to be stopped, then they
were very wroth, and conspired all of them together
to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hin
der it. Nevertheless, we made our prayer unto our
GoD, and set a watch against them day and night,
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because of them.  And Judah said, The strength of
the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is inush
rubbish, so that we are not able to build the wall
And our adversaries said, They shall not know,
neither see, till we come in the midst among them,
and slay them, and cause the work to cease.  And
it came to fptss, that when the Jews, which dwelt by
them, c.me, they said unto us ten times, From all
places vlwhence ye shall return unto us, they wvill be
upon you. And it came to pass, when our enemies
heard it was known unto us, and God had brought
their counsel to naught, that we returned all of us
to the wall, every one unto his work.  And it canme
to pass, fromn that time forth, that the half of my
servants wrought in the work, and the other half of
them held both the spears, the shields, and.the bows,
and the hahbegeons; and the rulers were behind all
the house of'. udah. They which builded on the wall,
and they thai,t bare burdens, with those that laded,
every one with one of his hands wrought in the
work, and with the other hand held a weapon.  For
the builders, every one had his sword girded by his
side, and so builded; and he that sounded the
trumpet was by me.  And I said unto the nobles,
and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Thle
work is great and large, and we are separated iip,()
the wall, one far from another:  In  what pbu,
therefore, ye hear the sound of the trumipet, resort
ye thither unto us; our GOD  shall fight, for is."N.::Is{J a-t iv. 7-20.
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Then Darius the king made a
.... j Xdecree, and search was made in
the house of the rolls, where
the treasures were laid up in
Babylon.  And there was found
- at Achmetha, in the palace that
is in the province of the Metes
a roll, and therein was a record thus written: In
the first year of Cyrus the king, the same Cyrus the
king made a decree concerning the house of God at
Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place,
where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations
thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore
cubits; with three rows of great stones, and a row
of new timber; and let the expenses be given out
of the king's house. And also let the golden and
silver vessels of the house of GOD, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at
Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored,
and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in
the house of God. Now, therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your
companlions, the Apharsachites, which are beyond
the river, be ye far from thence: let the work of
his house of GOD alone; let the governor of the
Jews, and the elders of the Jews, build this house
cf GOD in his place. Moreover, I make a decree
what ye shall do to the elders of these J ws, for the
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building of this house of GOD; that of the king's
goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they
be not hindered. And that which they have need
of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for
burnt-offerings of the GOD of heaven; wheat, salt,
wrine and oil, according to the appointment of the
priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them
day by day without fail; that they may offer saerifices of sweet savors unto the C-oD of heaven, and
pray for the life of the king, and of his sons. Also,
I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter
this word, let timber be pulled down from his house,
and being set up let him be hanged thereon; and
let his house be made a dunghill for this. And the
GOD that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their
hand to alter and to destroy this house of GOD
which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. Then Tatnai,
governor on this side the river Shethar-boznai, and
their companions, according to that which Darius
the king had sent, so they did speedily. And the
elders of the Jews builded, and  they prospered
through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet,
and Zechariah, the son of Iddo; and they builded
and finished it, according to tee commandment of
the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes, king
of Persia.-EZRA vi.   *    *    *    *    *
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KNIGIITTS TEMIPLIR.
X-~ XtIE Order of Knlights Ternplar, who
=.' were originally called "Poor fellowzoldiers of Jesus Christ," took its rise about the
year 1118.
Nine nioble knights formed a society to guard
and protect the Christian pilgrims who travelled
from abroad to visit the Holy Sepulchre. 
KNIGHTS TEIPLAR.
These men were encouraged by the Abbot of
Jerusi.lein, who assigned them and their companions a place of retreat in a Christiani church, called
the clhurch of the Holy Temple, fromn which they
were called Templars.
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PRAYER AT OPENING.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowedt be thy
name.  Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done as
in heaven so also upon the earth. Give us this
day our daily bread.  And forgive us our debts,
as we also forgive our debtors.  And lead us not
into temptation; but deliver us from evil.  For
thine is the kingdoni, and the power, and the
glory, forever. Amen.
DECOlAT/ONs8 AND STATIONS OF OFFICERS.
The throne is situated in the East; above is suspended
a banner; on it a cross irradiated with rays of light; on
each side a sky-blue banner, on one of which are arranged the emblems of the Order, and on the other a
Paschal lamb and Maltese cross, with the motto, " TH.
VILL OF GoD." The Most Eminent Grand Commander
is seated on the throne, the Generalissimo, Prelate, and
Past Grand Commarrders on his right; the Captain General on his left; the Treasurer on the right, and the
Recorder on the left, in front; the Senior Warden at the
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south-west angle of tbe triangle, and upon the right of
the first division; the Junior WVarden at the north-west
angle of the triangle, and on the left of the third division
the Standard Bearer in the west, the Sword Bearer on
the right and the Warder on his left; Guards, at the
passes; Sentinel, at the door, outside.  The Knights are
so a,ranged that there shall be an equal number on eacll
sizze of the throne and in front. Three tents, at proper
distances, in an adjoining room, or in the north of the
Encampm)ent, and stationed in front, with a black banner, having a star of nine points; in the centre of the
star, a cross and serpent of gold, surrounded by a circle,
with the otto, " I  HOC SIGNO VINCES, painted upon it.
UNIFORM.
A full suit of black, with a sword and military hat; a
scarf, five inches wide in the whole, of white, bordered
with black one inch on either side; a strip of navy lace,
one fourth of an inch wide, at the inner edge of the
black: the ends of the scarf extend six inches below the
point of intersection, hanging on the right shoulder and
crossing the body to the left side; on the left breast a
star of nine poi:ts; in the centre of the star, a cross
and serpent of gold, surrounded by a circle, in which is
engraved, "IN nOC SIGNO VINoCFS."
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CHARGE AT OPENING.
James, a servant of GOD and of the Lord Jesus
Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered
abroad, greeting.   ily brethren, count it all joy
when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this,
that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But
let patience have li;er perfect work, that ye may be
nerfcct and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you
lack wisdom, let him ask of GOD, that givet h to all
men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be
given him.  But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea,
driven with the wind and tossed   For let not that
man think that he shall receive anything of the
Lord. A double-minded man is unstable in all his
ways. Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that
be is exalted. If any man among you seem to be
religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth
his own heart, this man's religion is vain. Pure
religion and undefiled before God and the Father is
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this: To visit the fatherless and wilows in their
affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the
world.-JA,MES i. 1-10-26-?7
* LESSON *              *.           *
LESSON I.
FIRST EXHORTATION
I greet thee.    *    *    *
Silver and gold have I none: but such as I have
give I thee.    *    *    *    *    *    *
Hearken to a lesson to cheer thee on thy way,
and assure thee of success.
And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and
took bread and a bottle of water and gave it unto
Hagar (putting it on her shoulder,) and the child,
and sent her away, and she departed and wandered
in the wilderness, and the water was spent in the
bottle, and she cast the child under one of the
shrubs; and the angel of GOD called to Hager out
of heaven, saying. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold
him in thinre hand; for I will make him a great
ration and GOD opened her eyes, and she saw e
%ell of water 
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
By fthith Abraham sojourned in the land of plornise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles;
for he looked for a city which hath foundatious.
whose builder and maker is GOD.
Be ye therefore followers of GOD as dear children,
rejoicilg in the Lord always; and again I say,
ejoice.  Farewell —GOD speed thee.
SECOND EXHORTATION.
I greet thee.    *    *    *    *    *
If a brother or sister be naked and destitute oS
daily food, and one of you say, Depart in peace, be
ye warmed and filled, and ye give them not of those
things which are needful for the body, what doth it
profit 7 To do good and to communicate, forget
not, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy
and vain deceit, after the traditions of men; after
the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:
For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead
bodily:     Farewell-GoD speed thee.
THIRD EXHORTATION.
I greet thee.    v    *    *    *    *
He that receiveth you, receiveth me, and he that
receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.  Come
unto me all1 ye that labor and are heavy laden, and
I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and
learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and
ye shall find rest unto your souls, for my yoke is
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easy and my buiden is light.  Whosoever shall givo
to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold
water only. in the name of a disciple, verily I say
unto you he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Farewell-GOD speed thee.
_-  4  LSSON *
LE$SON I1.
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot,
went un to the chief priests and said unto them, What
!!l   will ye give me, and I will
1l iii l [ _  deliver him unto you.  And
they covenanted with him
A for thirty pieces of silver
And  from  that  time  h
sought opportunity to be
tray him. Now, the first day
;;~::i  /l'/       of the feast of unleavened
,read, the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him,
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Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat
the passover? And he said, Go into the city to
such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith,
My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy
house with my disciples. And the disciples did as
Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready
the passover.  Now, when the even was come, he
sat down with the twelve.  And as they did eat, he
said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall
betray me. And they were exceeding sorrowfill,
and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord,
Is it I?  And he answered and said, he that dippeth
his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray
me. The Son of man goeth, as it is written of him;
but wo unto that man by whom the Son of man is
betrayed! It had been good for that man it he
had not been born. Then Judas, which betrayed
him, answered and said, Master, is it I 1 I-e said
munto him, Thou hast said.-MATT. xxvi. 14-25.
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LESSON III.
..... Then cometh Jesus with
_   =     =_      -.them unto a place called
(~     _     u.-Gethsemane,   and  saith
unto the disciples, Sit ye
By;. ~~~~- ~here, while I go and pray
yonder.  And he took wibth
him  Peter and  the  two
sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very
heavy. Then faith he unto them, My soul is ex
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ceeding sorrowful, even unto death, tarry ye here,
and watch with me. And he went a little farther,
and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt. And he
cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep,
and saith unto Peter, What! could ye not watch
with me one hour?  Watch and pray, that ye enter
not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing,
but the flesh is weak. lie went away again the
second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if
this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink
it, thy will be done. And he came and found them
asleep again; for their eyes were heavy. And he
left them, and went away again, and prayed the
third time, saying the same words. Then cometh
he unto his disciples. and saith unto them, Sleep on
now, and take your rest: behold the hour is at
hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands
of sinners. Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at
hand that doth betray me
'~' $,5 "      And while he yet spake, lo!
Judas,  one  of the twelve,
~. #~' l.: came, and with him a great
. X  multitude, with swords and
,A  staves, from the chief priests
and elders of the people. Now he that
betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying,
Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is
noa: hold him fast And forthwith he came to Jesus,
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KN[IGHTS TEM,PLAR.
-nd said, Hail, Master; and kissed him.-MATT
xxvi. 36-50.
S    *    t    * L          *    *    *
LESSON IV.
When Pilate saw that
~ ~:..... Dhe could prevail nqth    ~,'' Ad;         A      ing, but that rather a
~:f.~: k~ ~tumult was made, he
(~).?~'.;l" "~- ~!i ~ f atook water, and washed
-;ig Es1 0 S> a his hands before  the
multitude, saying, I am
! trek  i... innocent of the blood
of this just person; see
ye to it. Then answered all the people, and said,
His blood be on us, and on our children. Then
released he Barabbas unto them:  and when he had
scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into
the common hail, and gathered unto him the whole
band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put
on him a scarlet robe.  And when they had platted
a crown of thorns they put it upon his head, and a
reed in his right hand; and they bowed the knee
before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, king of
the Jews! And they spit upon him, and took the
reed and smote him on the head.  And after that
they had mocked him, they took the robe off from
him, and put his own raiment on him, anid led him
away to crucify him.  And as they calie out, they
found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they
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compelled to bear his cross. And when they were
come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say,
A place of a skull, they gave him vinegar to drink,
mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof
he would not drink. And they crucified him, and
parted his garments, casting lots; that it might be
fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet; They
parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. And sitting down, they
watched him there; and set up over his head his
accusation written, THIs Is JESTJS THE KINGa OF TH
JEWS.-MATT. xxvii. 24-37.
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LESSON V.
Em "- ~    i  Although it is appointed
unto all men once to die,
yet the Scriptures inform
'r,'  P   E;D.    us, that the Savior of the
Iti     I t:       world arose from the dead
3-~.:  l:  i  ~ and ascended into heaven,
~:" ~ [~~~'~there forever he is seated
on the throne of majiesty
n high;  and they also assure us, that all who
have received Him for their righteousness, and put
their trust in Him, shall rise to life everlasting.
In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn,
toward the first day of the week, came Mary
Magdalene and the other Mary, to see the sepu.
chre.  And oehcid there was a great earthquake
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for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven,
and came and rolled back the stone from the door,
and sat upon it. Hils countenance was like lightning, anld his raiment white as snow: and for fear
of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead
men.  And the angel answered and said unto the
women,  "Fear  not ye: for 1 know that ye seek
Jesus, which was crucified.  Ife is not here; for ho
is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the
Lord lay: and go quickly, and tell his disciples that
he is risen from the dead; and behold he goeth
before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo'!
I have told you." And they departed quickly from
the sepulchre, with fear and great joy, and did run
to bring his disciples wood.
And as thef went to tell his disciples, behold
Jesus met them, saying, All hail. Aid they came
and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
And he led them out, as
far as to Bethany; and he
lifted up his hands,  and
blessed them. And it came
to pass, while he blessed
them, he was parted from
them, and carried up into
heaven.  And  they  wor                        shipped him, and returned
to Jerusalem with great joy.
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The following ode may be appropriately intro
duced during the ceremonies:
The rising GOD forsakes the tomb!
Up to his Father's court he flies;
Cherubie legions guard him home,
And shout him welcome to the skies.
Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell
How high our great deliv'rer reigns,
Sing how he spoil'd the hosts of hell,
And led the monster, death, in chains
Say live forever, wondrous king,
Born to redeem, and strong to save,
Then ask the tyrant, "where's thy sting?
And where's thy vict'ry, boasting grave'"
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LESSON VI.
And  in those days Peter
______  ~     stood up in the midst of the
if --       __disciples,  and  said, (the
number of the names  to.         i!   [ gether were about anl hun                 i dred and twenty,) Men and
brethren, this  scripture
must needs have been ful....          filled which the Holy Ghost,
by the mouth- of David, spake before concerning
Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus
For he was numbered with us, and had obtained 
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
part of this ministry.  Now this man purebctsed a
field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he hurst asunder in the midst, and all his
)owels gushed out.  And it was known unto all the
dwellers at.lerusalemn;  insomuch as that field is
called. in their proper tongue, Aceldamna, that is
to saly, The field of blood. For it is written in
the bh,,k of Psalmus, Let his habitation be desolate,
and let no man dwell therein:  and his bislhop)ric
let ano,ther take.  Wherefore, of these men which
have c,lll)ipanied with us, all the time that the Lord
Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from
the bal)tism of John unto that same day that he
was taken utp from us, must one be ordained to be
a witness with us of his resurrection. And they
appointed  two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was
surnamed Justus and Matthias.  And they prayed
and said, Thou, ILord, which knowest the hearts of
all men, show whether of these two thou hast chosen, that he may take part of this ministry and
apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell,
that he might go to his own place. And they gave
forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Mattiias;
and he was numbered witt: the eleven apost'les. -
AcTa i. 15-2fi
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2; 
KNIGIITS OF MALTA.
HE Knights of St. John, or Hospitals
lers of St. John, afterward known as
....~i    Knights of Rhodes, and finally called
Knights of Malta, was a military religious Order,
established at about the commencement of the
Crusades.  As early as 1018, some merchants from
Amalfi, in Naples, being struck with the misery to
which the pilgrims were exposed on their road to
the Holy Land, obtained permission of the Caliph
of Egypt, to erect a church and build a monastery
near the site of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerus'flem,
which they dedicated to St. John the Baptist. They
entertained all pilgrims that came for devotion, and
cure,  the diseased among them   They  hecajue
eminent for their devotion, charity, and hbospitality. St. John the Baptist, being their patron,
they were called Brethren Hospitallers of St. John 
KNIGHTS OF XMALTA.
the Baptist of Jerusalem, to distinguish them from
the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. They took
the black habit of the Hermits of St. Augustine,
and on the left breast wore a cross of eight points.
"li war they wore crimson, with a white cross,
but in their monasteries, and on the day of their
profession, the black garment only.' *
The following passages of Scripture are rehearsed
in Encampments of Knights of Malta:
*    *    *    *    *    *    *    *
LESSON I.
And when they were escaped, then they knew that
the Island sas called Melita.  And the barbarous
.i-   X ~:',~people showed us no lit:  ""-.-;' I      tie kindness; for they
kindled a fire, and re       a -     6 |:!;!i   ceived us every one,
' ~::'    -!Len,  because of the present
-rain, and  because of
the cold. And  when
Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid
them on the fire, there came a viper out of the
heat, and fastened on his hand.  And when the
barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his
hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this
mnan is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped
o The working of this grade is an Americanism, The Order of
Malta should h ave no place in Templar Masonry.-Eo.
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MASONIC MANUAL.
the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.  And
he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no
harm. HIlowbeit they looked when he should
have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly; but
after they had looked a great while, and saw no
harm corrme to him.-AcTs xxviii. 1-6.
*    *    *    *    *    *x    *    *
LESSON II.
And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross.
And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZAIETH, THE KING
OF THE JEws.-ST. JoHN xix. 19.
Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee
a crown of life.-REv. ii. 10.
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LESSON  IIl.
,! i i!il ii.   But Thomas, one of the twelve,
called Didymus, was not with
[Jel;?~ ~them when Jesus came.  The
X:  other disciples, therefore, said
unto him, We  have seen the
- il;=..Lord.  But he said unto them,
Except I shall see in his hands the prints of
the nails, and put my finger into the prints
of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side,
I will not believe. And after eight days, again his
disciples were within, and Thomas with them.
Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood
in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you, etc.ST JOHiN xx. 24 —28.
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KNIGHTS OF.ALTA.
CHARGE TO THE CANDIDATE.
SIR KNTGHT:-UHaving passed through the several degrees and honorary distinctions of our ancient
and honorable institution-in your admission to the
tesselated Masonic ground floor-your ascent into
the middle chamber-your entrance to the unfinished
sanctum sanctorumn-your  regularly  passing  tbe
several gates of the temple-induction to the oriental chair-witnessing the completion and dedication
of that superb model of excellence, the Temple,
which has immortalized the names of our ancient
Grand Masters, and the justly celebrated craftsmen:-having  wrought in the ruins of the first
Temple, and from its sacred Royal Arch brought to
light i.,ealculable treasures and advantages to the
craft:-having duly studied into the way and manner of their concealment; also having been engaged
in the hazardous enterprise of traversing an enemy's
dominions, and there convincing a foreign prince
that truth is great and will prevail; therefore, you
are now admitted to a participation in those labors
which are to effect the erection of a temple more
glorious than the first, even that beauteous temple
of holiness and innocence, whose pillars are Charity,
Mercy and Justice, the foundation of which is in
the breast of every one who has tasted that the
Lord is gracious: to whom you comne as unto a
living stonre, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen
of God and precious.
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And now, Sir Knight, we bid you welco'oe to all
these rights and privileges, even to that disinterested
friendship and unbounded hospitality which ever
has, and we hope and trust ever will continue to
adorn, distinguish and characterize this noble order
It will henceforth become your duty, and shouli
be your desire, to assist, protect and befriend th
weary way-worn traveler, who finds the heights of
fortune inaccessible, and the thorny paths of life
broken, adverse and forlorn,-to succor, defend and
protect the innocent, the distressed and the helpless,
ever standing forth as a champion to espouse the
cause of the Christian religion.
You are to inculcate, enforce and practice virtue;
and amidst all the temptations which surround you,
never be drawn aside from the path of duty, or forgetfml of those due guards and pass-words which are
necessary to be had in perpetual remembrance;
and while one hand is wielding the sword for your
Companion in danger, let the other grasp the mystic Trowel, and widely diffuse the genuine cement
of Brotherly Love and Friendship.
Should calumny assail the character of a brother
Sir Knight, recollect that you are to step forth and
vindicate his good name, and assist him on all
necessary occasions. Should assailants ever attempt
your honor, interest or happiness, remember, also,
at the same time, you have the counsel and support
of your brethren, whose mystic swords, combining
the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity, with Jus
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tice, Fortitude, and Mercy will leap from their
scabbards in defence of your just rights, and insure
you a glorious triumph over all your enemies.
On this occasion permit me, Sir Knight, to re
mind you of our mutual engagements, our recipro
al ties; whatever may be your situation or rank in
life you will find those, in similar stations, who have
dignified themselves and been useful to mankind.
You are therefore called upon to discharge all
your duties with fidelity and patience, whether in
the field, in the senate, on the bench, at the bar, or
at the Holy Altar. Whether you are placed upon the
highest pinnacle of worldly grandeur, or glide more
securely in the humble vale of obscurity, unnoticed,
save by a few; it matters not, for a few rolling
suns will close the scene, when naught but holiness
will serve as a sure pass-word to gain admission into
that REosT prepared from the foundation of the
world.
If you see a brother bending under the cross of
adversity and disappointment, look not idly on,
neither pass by on the other side, but fly to his
relief. If he be deceived, tell him the Truth; if he
be calumniated, vindicate his cause; for, although
in some instances, he may have erred, still recollect
that indiscretion in him should never destroy huianity in you.
Finally, Sir, Knights, as memento mori is deeply
engraved on all sublunary enjoyments, let us ever
be found in the habilimtents of righteousness, tra.
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versing the straight path of rectitude, virtue aldl
true holiness, so that having discharged our duty
here below, performed the pilgrimage of life, burst
the bands of mortality, passed over the Jordan of
death, and safely landed on the broad shore of eternity, there, in the presence of myriads of attending
angels, we may be greeted as brethren, and received
into the extended tarmns of the Blessed Immanuel,
and forever made to participate in his Heavenly
kingdom.
*    *    *    *    *    *    *          *
AN EXHORTATION AT CLOSING.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and
in the  power of his might.   Put on the whole
armor of GOD that ye may be able to stand against
the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against
flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this
world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore, take unto you the whole armor of GOD,
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore,
having your loins girt about with truth, and having
on the breast-plate of righteousness; and your feet
shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye
shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of th.
wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the
sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.EPiiEs. vi. 10-17
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UPON CONSTITUTING AND DEI'ICATING A COMMANDERY,
AND INSTALLING ITS OFFICERS.
The Sir Knights will assemble in the room where
Lhe ceremonies are to be performed, and open a Commandery. The jewels are then placed on the altar. An
,)de is then sung, succeeded by prayer.
The Grand Marshal will then say, "Right Eminent
Grand Commander, a constitutional number of Knights
remplar, duily instructed in the sublime mysteries
)f our Orders, and being desirous of promoting the
honor of the same by aiding the cause of hum,anity,
kn,owledge and virtue, have applied to proper authority for a warrant or chartter to constitute themi a regular
~.ommandery of Knights Templar, and the appendant
Orders. The prayer of their petition having been grant0d, they are now assembled for the purpose of being
Legally constituted, and of having their officers installed
mn due and ancient form."
The Grard Commander will then direct the Grand
Recorder to read the charter, which being done, he
will ask the members if they still approve of the officers named in the charter; if they assent, the Grand
Commander will declare:
"By virtue of -the high power and authority in me
vested, I do now form you, my worthy brother knights,
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into a just and regular Commandery of Knights Tern.
plar. Henceforth you are authorized and empowered
to form and open a Council of Knights of the Red
Cross, a Commnandery of Knights Templar, and
Knights of Malta, of the Order of St. John of Jerusalern, and to perform all such things as may appertain
to the same; conforming in all your doings to the laws
and constitution of the Grand Commandery, under
whose authority you act, and to the constitution and
edicts of the Grand Encampment of the United States.
And may the God of your fathers be with you, guide
and direct you in all your undertakings."
The jewels are now uncovered to solemn music,
when the Prelate rises and says:
"From  time immemorial, it has been customary
for the Masonic fraternity to dedicate the different
departments of our institution to different patrons.
We dedicate our Lodges to Sts. John the Baptist, and
the Evangelist; our Chapters to Zerubbabel, and our
Commanderies to St. John the Almoner. We do this
not in that superstitious sense in which the brethren
employ the term when they set apart their temples
for the worship of their imaginary deities, nor in that
high and solemn sense in which Christians dedicate
their churches to the great Jehovah; but we do it
simply to testify our respect and esteem for the character of those who have been so eminently beneficial
to our institution, and that their examples may stimalate us to imitate their exalted virtues
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'"To our most eminent and worthy Patron St. Joni
'rile ALMONER, I do now solemnly dedicate this Commandery, by the name and title of       Commandery;
and may the God of all grace abundantly bless you in
your laudable undertaking, and may each one of its
members so redeem his time, that he may receive the
joyful invitation:'Enter thou into the joy of thy
Lord.' Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will towards men."
Response.-i" As it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen."
IN,STALLATION.
The Eminent Commander elect is then presented to
the Grand Commander by the Marshal, who says:
RlIGHT EMTNENT:-I have the honor to present you
Eminent  Sir, who  has been elected to the
office of Eminent Commander of this Commandery.
I find him to be well skilled in our sublime mysteries, and observant of the noble precepts of our forefathers, and have, therefore, no doubt but he wil.
discharge the important duties of his office with
fidelity."
The Grand Commander then asks, "Eminent, are you
ready to subscribe to the oath of office?" On his answering in the affirmative, the Grand Commander will
draw his sword, and holding it horizontally, the edge
toward the Eminent Commander elect, who will place
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his left hand on the same, and his right hand on his left
breast, and repeat as follows:
"I, A. B., do solemnly promise, upon the honor of a
Knight Templar, that I will, to the best of my knowledge and ability, faithfully discharge the various duties
incunmbent upon the office to which I have been elected;
that I will support and maintain the By-Laws of this
Commandery, and the laws and constitution of the
Grand Commandery, under whose immediate authority
I act; also the constitution and edicts of the Grand
Encampment of the United States of America."
The Grand Commander will then address the Emi
nent Commander elect, as follows:
" EMINENT SIR:-Having been elected to the important
and hono,rable station of Eminent Commander of this
(new) Commandery, it is with unfeigned pleasure that
I enter upon the discharge of the pleasing duty of installing you into your office. As the head of an institution founded upon the Christian religion, and the
practice of the Christian virtues, you will sensibly realize the great responsibility of the new relation in
which you now stand to your brethren; and, I am fully
persuaded, will so conduct the important interests about
to be committed to your hands, as to reflect honor upon
yourself and credit upon your Commandery. It now.
Sir Knight, becomes my duty to propose certain questions to you, relative to your office, to which I must
request unequivecal answers.
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I. Do you solemnly promise, upon the honor of a
Knight T'Ieniplar, that you will redouble your endeavors to correct the vices, purify the morals, and promote the happiness of those of your brethren who have
attained this magnanimous Order?
II. That you will never suffer your Commandery
to be opened, unless there be present seven regular Sir
Knights of the Order?
III. That you will not confer the Orders upon any
one who has not shown a charitable and humane dispo
sition: or who has not made a considerable proficiency
in the foregoing Degrees?
IV. That you will promote the general good of cul
Order, and on all proper occasions be ready to give and
receive instructions, and particularly from the General
and State Grand Officers?
V. That to the utmost of your power you will pre
serve the solemnities of our ceremonies, and behave, in
open Commandery, with the most profound respect
and reverence, as an example to your brethren?
VI. That you will not acknowledge or have intercourse with any Commandery that does not work under a constitutional Warrant or Dispensation?
VIL That you will not admit any visitor into your
Commandery who has not been Knighted in a Co-r.
mnandery legally constituted, without his being first
formally healed? 
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VIII. That you will pay due respect and obedience
to the instructions of the general and State Grand officers, particularly relating to the several lectures and
charges, and will resign the Chair to them severally,
when they may visit your Commandery?
IX. That you will support and observe the Constitution of the Grand Encampment, and the General RPogulations of the  Grand  Commandery under  whose
authority you act?
X. That you will bind your successor in office to tho
observance of the same rules to which you have now
assented?
"Do you submit to all these things? and do you
promise to observe and practice them faithfully?"
,lssents.
CHARGE TO THIIE EMINENT COMMAN DER
EMINENTT:-You  will now permit me to
invest you with this badge of your office;
It is a CRoss, surmounted by Rays of
Lig/t  It is an appropriate and beautiful
emblem of the sublime principles of this
magnanimous  and  Christian  Order  of
Knighthood. The Cross will remind you of Him who
offered up his life as a propitiation for the sins of the
world; and the refulgent rays that emanate from it, of
those divine teachings and sublime precepts which He
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has left to guide and direct us in the paths of truth and
holiness.
I present you the CHARTER of your Commandery.
You will receive it as a sacred deposit, and never
permit it to be used for any other purpose than
those expressed in it, and safely transmit it to your
successor in office.
I also commit to your hands the HOLY BIBLE, the
Great Light in every degree of Masonry, together with
the CRoss SWORDS. The doetrines contained in this
sacred volume, create in us a belief in the existence of
the eternal JEIIOVAII, the one only true and living God,
the Creator and Judge of all things in heaven and on
earth. They also confirm in us a belief in the dispensations of his Providence. This belief strengthens our
FAITH, and enables us to ascend the first step of the
Grand Masonic Ladder. This FAITII naturally produces
in us a HloPE of becoming partakers of the promises expressed in this inestimable gift of GoD to man, which
hope enables us to ascend the second step. But the
third and the last, being CHARITY, comprehends the
former, and will continue to exert its influence whei.
Faith shall be lost in sight, and Hope in complete enjoyment.
The CROss SWORDS, resting upon the HOLY BIBLE,
are to remind us that we  should be "strong in the
LORD, and in the power of his might;"-that we should
*' put on the whole armor of GOD," to be able to wrestle
successfully against principalities and powers, and spiritual wickedness in high place&
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I also present to you the Constitution of
I   the Grand Encampment  of the United 
States of America; the Rules and iregulations ol
the Grand Commandery of this State. and the By.
laws of your Commandery. You will frequently consult them yourself, and cause them to be read for the
information of your Commandery, that all, being informed of their duty, may have no reasonable excuse to
offer for the neglect of it.
And now, Eminent Sir, permit me to induct you into
the Chair of your Commandery, and, in behalf of the
Sir Knights here assembled, to offer you my most sincere congratulations on your accession to the honorable
station you now fill. It will henceforth be your special
duty to preserve inviolate the Laws and Constitutions
of the Order, to dispense justice, reward merit, encourage truth, and diffuse the sublime principles of universal
benevolence. You will distribute alms to poor and
weary pilgrims traveling from afar; feed the hungry;
clothe the naked, and bind up the wounds of the afflicted. You will inculcate the duties of charity and hospitality, and govern your Commandery with justice and
moderation. And finally, my brother, may the bright
example of the illustrious heroes of former ages, whose
matchless valor has shed undying luster over the name
of Knight Templar, encourage and animate you to the
faithful performance of every duty.
Sir Xnigte:. —Behold your Eminent Commander,
[(T/7 iKzaighlt  riAd  and present arms].  Itecollect, Sir
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Knights, that the prosperity of your Commandery, will
as much depend on your support, assistance and obedience, as on the assiduity, fidelity and wisdom of your
Commander.
The remainder of the officers are then duily qualified,
by taking the oath of office, in the form and manner
before stated. The Grand Marshal then presents the
Generalissimo.
CHARGE TO TIlE GENERALISSIMO.
.    SIR:-You have been elected  Gen                eralissimo of this Commandery.   I
now invest you with the badge  of
/   \         your office, which is a Square, sur                mounted bya Pa,schal Lamb.  When
beholding the lamb, let it stimulate
you to have, at ll times, a watchful eye over your own
conduct, and an earnest solicitude for the prosperity
of the kingdomn of the blest Emmanuel, the spotless
Lalnb of God, who was slain from the foundation of the
world.
The square is to remind you that the institution 
Freemasonry, aind the Orders of Knighthoo)d were formerly governedl by the same Grand Masters, and that the
same principles of brotherly love and fiiendshlip should
forever govern the members of both orders.  Your station, Sir Knight, is on the right of your Commtander;
your duty is to receive and conmmunicate all orders,
signs and petitious: to assist your Commander in his
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various duties, and in his absence to preside in the
Commandery. The exercise of all your talents and zeal
will be necessary in the discharge of your various duties.
I charge you, therefore, to be faithful to the Sir Knights
with whom you are associated; put them often in remernbrance of those things which tend to their everlasting peace.  Finally, "preach to them the word: be
instant in season, and out of season; reprove, rebuke,
exhort with all long,-suffering and doctrine;" ever remembering the promise, "Be thou faithful unto death,
and I will give thee a crown of life."
CIARGE TO TISE CAPTAIN-GENERAL.
SIR:-Y(ou are elected Captain-General
of this Conmmandery.  I now invest yoil
with the badge of your office, which is a
Level, surmounted by a Cock.  As the
undaunted courage and valor of the cock
stimulates him  to confiner his competitor or yield himself a victim to the contest, so should
you be stimulated to the discharge of every duty. You
should have on "the breast-plate of righteousness," so
that with patience and meekness you may ever travel
on the level of humility, and be so supplied with divinie
grace as to prevent you from selling-your God or denying your Master.  Your station is on the left  of your
Commander. Your duty, among other things, is to see
that the proper officers make all due preparation for the
variois meetings of the Commandery; that the council
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chamber and asylum are in suitable array for the introduction of candidates and the dispatch of business.
You are also to receive and commininicate all orders
issued by the Eminent Commander, through the officers
of the line.'ou are to assist in Council and in the
absence of yo'ur Comnmander  ard Generalissimno, you
are to govern the Commandery.  The distressed widolw,
the helpless orphan. and the innocent of the weaker sex,
you are ever to assist and protect.  But, above all, you
are to stand forth, having your loins girt about with
TPr,UTI, in defense of the Christian religion from all its
enemies. And now I exhort you, that with fidelity you
perform every duty; and "Whatsoever ye do, d(lo heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men: continue in
prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;" ever
bearing in mind( the promise, "Be not weary in welldoing, ifor in due time you shall reapl it' ye faint not."
CHARGE TO THE PRELATE,
SIR:-YOU are elected Prelate of this
Commandery.  I have the pleasure of
T     investing you with this Triple Tri                angle, which is the badge of your
/      office, and a beautiful emblem of the
Eternal Jehovah.  Your station is on
the right of the Generalissimo; your duty is to officiate
at the altar;  to offer up prayers and  oblations to
Deity. The duties of your office are very interesting
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and highly important, and will require your early and
punctual attendlance at every meeting.  Your jewel is
to remind you of the importance of the trust repl)osed in
you; and may "l Ie who is able, abundantly flrnish you
for every good work, preserve you from falling into
error;  ilm)ve, strengthen, establish and Ierifect you,"
and, finally, greet you with, "Wel" done, good and faithful servant: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."
CHARGE TO TIIE SENIOR WARDEN.
SiTR:-You are elected Senior Warden of
this Cornmandery.   I now invest  you
with the badge of your offic, which is a
JIollo?c Sqqiare, and Swtord of Jit.tice.
It is to reminid you that as the children
of Israel niarhedl in a hollow square, in their jourlney
through the wilderness, in order to guard and protect
the Ack of the Covenant, so should you be vig-ilant in
guarding every avenue from innovation anil error.  Let
the swuril of justice, therefore, be ever drawn   to,,la, d
the Constitution of the Order.  Your stati,,l is at tle
south-west an,gle of the triangle, and upon the  liht of
the first division.  You will attend )pilgrimn, ctisio rs
traveling froi' a,far, ecomifort and support pilf7,rin penitent.,, and reci(tmiiendl them  after de6 trial, to the favor
and protection of the Erninent C(ommaniler.  Y(iu w  ill
be assiduous in teaching your division their d(ilties a'nd
exercises.  You will. on all occasions, form the aveniies
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for the approach and departure of your Commander;
and prepare the lines for inspection and review. Let it
be your constant care that the warrior be not deterrel
from duty, nor the penitent molested on his journey.
Finally, "Let your light so shine before men, that they
seeing your good works may glorify your Father which
is in heaven."
CHARGE TO THE JUINIOR WARDEN,
SIR:-You are elected Junior War                   den of this Commandery.  I now           invest you with the badge of your
office, which is an Eagle and Flam                  ing Sword.   It is to remind you to
perform your various duties with
;us,ice,nd vaclor, having an eagle eye on the prosperity
of the Order. Your station is at the north-west angle
of the triangle, and on the left of the third division.
Your dutv is to attend weary pilgrimns, traveling from
afar, conduct them on their journey, plead their cause,
and, by permission of the Grand Commander, introduce
them into the asylum. You will be careful that in add(lition to the sandals, staffand scrip, their whole preparation and deportment be such as shall cause them to
be recognized as children of humility. Teach that
" faogna est veritas et prrvalebit" is the motto of our
orders and although in the course of their pilgrimage,
they will often find the hights of fortune inaccessible,
and the thorny path of life crooked, adverse and forlorn;
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yet, by faith and humility, courage, constancy, and pereverance in the great duties set before them in the go~,el, they may gain admission into the asylum above
there to enjoy the honor and rewards that await the
-,aliant soldiers of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Finally, be
e perfect, always abounding in the works of the Lord
that you may be a shining light in the world. A city
that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
CHARGE TO THE TREASURER.
SIR:-You are elected Treasurer of this
C     Commandery.   I now invest you with
the badge of your office.  Your station is
on the right of the Eminent Commander,
in fiont.  The qualities which should re             commend a Treasurer are accuracy and
/d,'elity: accuracy, in keeping a fair and minute account
,. all receipts and disbursements; fidelity, in carefully
,:eserving all the property and funds of the Comman'.ry, that may he placed in his hands, and rendering a
)Wust account ofthe same whenever he is called upon foi
;!at purpose. I presume that your respect and attach,L:ent to the Commandery, and your earnest solicitude
lI,r a good name, which is better than precious oint,ent, will prompt you to the faithful discllar.,e of the
(,ties of yom' office.
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CEREMONIES AND CHARGES.
CHARGE TO THE RECORDER.
SIR:-You  are elected Recorder of this
Commander-y.  I now invest you with
~          v the badge of your *ffice.  Your station
is on the left of the Enminent Command         er, in front.  The qualities which should
recommend a Recorder are, promptitude
ii issuing the notifications and orders of his superior
oflicers; pltnctitlity in attending the meetings of the
Com,,tndcrry; correctness in recording their proceed,ngs; jttdgent in discriminating  between  what  is
proper tid what is improper to be coimmitted to writing; inltegity in accounting for all moneys that may
pass th)roughl his hands, andfidelity in paying the same
over into the hands of the Treasurer. The possession
of these gSood qualities, I presume, has designated you
as a suitablle candidate for this important offilce; and I
cannot entertain a doubt that you will discharge its duties beneficially to the Commandery and honorably to
yourself. And when you shall have completed the record
of your transactions here below, and finished the term of
your Iprobation, may you be admitted into the celestial
asylumn of saints and angels, and find your name recorded in the LAMB's Book of Life.
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CIIARGE TO TIIE STANDARD BEARER.
SIR:-Youi are elected Standard Bearer of
-     this Commandery.  I now invest you with
the badge of your office, which is a I'lumn
surmounted by a Banner,   Your station is
in the west, and in the centre of the second
division.  Your duty is to display, supllport
and protect the standard of the Order, which I now
with pleasure, confide to your valor. You will reminem)er that it is our rallying point in time of danger; andy
when unfurled in a just and virtuous cause, you will
never relinquish it to an enemy but with your life.
Let, therefore, your conduct be such as all the virtuous
will delight to imitate; let the refulgent rays which
ever ecnantate froiu I)ture benevolence and  Atom ility,
diffuse their luster on all around, that it may encourage
and animate all true and courteous knights, and, at the
same time, confound and dismay all their enemies.
CHARGE TO TIIE SWOPD BEARER.
SIR:-You are elected Sword Bcsr                   er of this Comimandery.   I now in                   vest you with the badge of your
office, which  is a Trint1gle and
Cr7oss Swords.  Your station is on
the right of the Standard Bearer,
and on the right of the second division, when formed in
line. Your duty is to watch all orders and signals fronr
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the Eininent Commander, and see that they are prompt
ly obeyed You are also to assist in the protection of
the banners of the Order, and with a heart lively devoted to the principles of Faith, Ilope and Ciarity;
with the mystic sword that is endowed with justic6
anrid fortitude, and tempered by mercy, in your hand,
you msay cast your eyes upon the standard, and remember that " In hoe signo vinces" is an expressive motto
of our Order, and consoling to the heart of every believer.
CHARGE TO THE WARDER.
Sin:-You  are elected Warder of this
Commandery.  I now invest you with
the  badge of your  office, which is a
Square Plate, with a Trumpet and Cross
ISwords engraved thereon.  Your station
is upon the left of the Standard Bearer,
and uponl the left of the second division, when formed
in line. Your duty is to announce the approach and
departure of the Eminent Commander; to post the sen
tinels, and see that the asylum is duily guarded. You
will, also, re,ort all petitions from visitors and strangers, aind communicate the orders of your superior officers; aiind I charge you to be punctual in your attendance at our meetings, and indefatigable in the discharge
of your important duties; for though yours is among
the last offices in the Commandery, it is by no means
the least in importance.
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CHARGE  TO TIIE TIIREE GUARD.
SIR KNiGIITS:-You are appointed Cap         tains of the Guards.  I now invest you
with your ba dge  of office, w  hich  is a
wSquar e Plat      e,  wit h  a Battle Ax  engraved
thereon.  Your post is that of honor as
well as danger. You will therefore be
vigilant, and challenge with spirit, examine with caution, admonish with candor, relieve cheerfully, protect with fidelity, andflght valiantly.
CHARGE TO THE COMMANDERY.
SIR KNIGnHTs:-To manage and conduct the concerns
of a Commandery of Knights Templar with that promptitude, integrity and skill which the institution demtands, will require the exercise of all the talents, and
perseverance of its officers and members. Are any of
you solicitous that your equals and inferiors should
conduct themselves toward you with deference and respect? you will be sure to let no opportunity pass without furnishing them an example in your own conduct
toward your superiors. The officers will recollect that
those moral and religious duties and precepts which
they, from time to time, so forcibly impress uissn the
minds of others, should by IJo means be neglected by
themselves; as the most effectual way to insure success, is to let precept and example go hand in hand.
I would therefore exhort one and all of you to look
well to the East, to the West, to the North and to the
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South, and see that the ontering avenues are strict!y
guarded, and that you suffer no one to pass the thresiold of your asylum but the worthy children of 71mility, and, at the same time, that you suffer no one t;
walk among you disorderly without admonition or rc
proof. While such is the conduct of the officers and menibers, you may rest assured that this valiant magnani
mous order will forever flourish like the green bay tree.
And now, my worthy Sir Knights, I would address yo'i
in the language of David to his beloved city, "Peace l,e
within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces."
For my brethren and companions' sake, I will now say,
Psac  be with thee.
The Grand Marshal then proclaims the new Commandery in the following manner, viz.:
"In the name of the Most Eminent Grand Commandery of the State of, I proclaim this new Con'mandery, by the name of              Commandery, to be
legally constituted, consecrated, and the officers duly
installcd."
After the necessary business is finished the Commandery is closed.
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ODE.
Mus.-,-" Sweet iome."
Farewell, till again we shall welcome the time
Which brings us once more to our fame-cherished
shrine;
And though from each other we distant may roam,
Again may all meet in this our dear lov'd home
Home, home-sweet, sweet home.
May every dear brother find joy and peace at home.
And when our last parting on earth shall draw nigh,
And we shall be called to the Grand Lodge on high,
May each be prepared when the summons shall
come,
To meet the Grand Master in Heaven our home
Home, home-sweet, sweet home.
May every dear brother find Heaven a home
INSTALLATION ODE
M iu c-" Rule Brit.nnia."'
When earth's foundation first was laid,
By the Almighty Artist's hand;
'Twas then our perfect, our perfect laws were made,
Established by his strict command.
Hail! mysterious, Hail, glorious Masonry!
That makes us ever great and free 
MASONIC ODES.
In vain mankind for shelter sought,
In vain from place to place did roam,
Until from heaven, from heaven he was taught
To plan, to build, to fix his home.
Illustrious hence we date our Art,
And now in beauteous piles appear,
We shall to endless, to endless time impart,
Hoow worthy and how great we are.
Nor we less fam'd for every tie,
By which the human thought is bound;
Love, truth and friendship, and friendship socially,
Join all our hearts and hands around.
Our actions still by Virtue blest,
And to our precepts ever true,
The world admiring, admiring shall request
To learn, and our bright paths pursue.
ON CONSECRATION OF A LODGE
Music-" God save the King."
Hail, Masonry divine!
Glory of ages, shine!
Long may'st thou reign:
Where'er thy Lodges stand,
May they have great conmmand
And always grace the land.
Thou art divine!
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MASONIC MANUJAL.
Great fabrics still arise,
And grace the azure skies;
Great are thy schemes;
Thy noble orders are
Matchless, beyond compare;
No art with thee can share.
Thou art divine!
Hiram, the architect,
Did all the Craft direct'
How they should build.
Sol'mon, great Israel's king,
Did mighty blessings bring,
And left us room to sing,
Hail, royal art!
DEDICATION OF MASONIC HALL'
Mts. cOld Hundred, L. M.
Great Architect of Heaven and earth,
To whom alh nature owes its birth;
Thou spake! and vast creation stood.
Surveyed th. work-pronounced it good.
Lord, can'st thou deign to own and bless
This humble dome-this sacred place?
Oh! let thy Spirit's presence shine
Within these walls-this house of thine
Cboriis,
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MASONIC ODES
'T was reared in honor of thy name.
Here kindle, Lord, the sacred flame;
Oh! make it burn in every heart,
And never from this place depart
Here may our precepts' powerful truth,
Instruct the aged and the youth;
Nor let illiberal party zeal,
E'er mar the union, Masons feel.
Let life divine here seize the dead
Here may the starving poor he fed
Here may the mourner comfort find;
Here love prevail for all mankind.
Lord, here the wants of all supply,
And fit our souls to dwell on high;
From service in this humble place,
Raise us to praise thee face to face
ODE AT LAYING A CORNER STONE
AI —reatioD.
Deep in the quarries of the stone,
Amid vast heaps of other rock,
In darkness hid, to art unknown,
WVe found this rude and shapeless block.
Now shaped by art, its roughness gone,
And fit-this noble work to grace;
And lay it here, a corner stone
Chosen and sure, in proper place
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W ithin this stone there lies e)nceal'd
What future ages may disclose,
The sacred truths to us reveal'd,
By Him who fell by ruthless foes.
On Him, this corner stone we build,
To Him, this edifice erect;
And still, until this work's fulfill'd,
May Heaven the workman's ways direct
ROYAL ARCH SONG
MuIc-" Safely through another week."
Joy! the sacred Law is found,
Now the Temple stands complete;
Gladly let us gather round,
Where the Pontiff holds his seat
Now he spreads the volume wide,
Opening forth its leaves to day,
And the monarch by his side,
Gazes on the bright display.
Joy! the secret vault is found;
Full the sunbeam falls within,
Pointing darkly under ground.
To the treasure we would win.
They have brought it forth to light,
And again it cheers the earth;
All its leaves art purely bright,
Shining in their newest worth
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MASONIC ODES.
This shall be the sacred mark,
Whichl shall guide us to the skies,
Bearing, like a holy ark,
All thle hearts who love to rise,
This shall be the corner stone
Which the builders threw away,
Buit was found the only one
Fitted for the arch's stay.
ROYAL ARCH CLOSING.
MusiC-Shirland.
Companions we have met,
And passed a peaceful hour;
These moments may we ne'er forg,et,
But hope and pray for mnore.
Thro' this and every night,
Lordl, grant us  -,,eet repose;
Nowv aid uis by thy holy light,
This Ioyal Arch to close.
TEMPLAR'S SONG.
As, when the weary trav'ler gains
The height of some commanding hill,
His heart revives, if o'er the plains
He sees his home, though distant still,
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So, when the Christian pilgrim views
By faith his mansion in the skies,
The sight his fainting strength renews,
And wings his speed to reach the prize.
The hope of heaven his spirit cheers;
No more he grieves for sorrows past;
Nor any future conflict fears,
So he may safe arrive at last.
O Lord, on thee our hopes we stay,
To lead us on to thine abode;
Assur'd thy love will far o'erpay
The hardest labors of the road
THE MASON'S ADIEU
Words by BURNS.  AIR-Bonny Doon.
ADFITE, a heart warm, fond adieu,
Ye brothers of our mystic tie;
Ye favored and enlighten'd few,
Companions of my social joy;
Though I to foreign lands must hie,
Pursuing fortune's slipp'ry ba';
With melting heart and brimful eye,
I'll mind you still when far awa'
Oft have I met your social band,
To spend X cheerful festive night,
Oft honor'd with supreme command,
Presiding o'er the sons of light: 
MASONIC ODES.
And by that hieroglyphic bright,
Which none but craftsmuen ever saw,
Strong mem'ry on my heart shall write,
Those happy scenes when far awa'.
May freedom, harmony and love,
Cement you in the grand design,
Beneath th' Omniscient Eye above,
The glorious Architect divine:
That you may keep th' unerring line,
Still guided by the plummet's law,
'Till order bright completely shine,
Shall be my prayer when far awa
And you, farewell, whose merits claim
Justly that highest badge to wear,
May heaven bless your noble name,
To Masonry and friendship dear:
My last request permit me then,
When yearly you're assembled a,
One round, I ask it with a tear,
To him, your friend that's far awa'
And you, kind-hearted sisters, fair,
I sing farewell to all your charmsTh' impression of your pleasing air
With rapture oft my bosom warms,
Alas! the social winter's night
No more returns while breath I draw
'Till sisters, brothers, all unite,
In -that Grand Lodge that's far awa' 
oe styte,,n a f renh ia sonic documentta, the "1st day of the 11th Masonic mont h  Anne  Lucs, 5862."  The F rench  sometimes, instead  of
the initials A.. L',   se "L'an de la V-.  L.., or "Vraie Lumiere," that
is, " Year of True Li,ht."
Royal Arch Masons commence their era with the year in which Zerrlbabel began to buil       d        tpe second   temple, which was 530 years before
Chlrist.  Their style for the year 1852 is, therefor,      A.'. Inv.'., that is,
Anno  Inventionis, or, in the year of the Discovery, 2382.
Royal and SelectMa stersvery often mae e  ofthecomonmasonic
date, Ann.  Lucis, but properly they should date from the year in wvhich
Solomeon's Temple wts completed  and their style would then be, Anna
Depositionis, or, in             the Year of the Deposit, and they would date the
present year as 2852.
Knights Tempars use the era of the organization  of their order, in
1118.  Their style for the present year is A.'. O.., Anna Ordinis, or, in
the year of the0Order, ~34.
RULES FOR DISCOVERING THE DIFFERENT DATES.
1. To FIN  THE ANCIENT C Fr. —Add 4000 to the vulgar era.  Thus
1852 and 4000 are 5852.
2. To FIN  T.E DATE OF ROYAL,  AnCu MAsoen. — Add 530 to the
vulgar era  Thus 50 and 185  are 2382.
3. To PIN To       R A  A   SsE,L CT    MASoEn'S DATa.-Add loo1000 to
the vulgar era. Thus 1000 and 1852 are 2852.
4. To FZ;D T.. IG TS T.MrLAOS' DATE.-Subtract  1118 fross the
vulgar era  Thus 1118 from 1852 is 734.
The folloin       g table shows, in one view, the date of the present yScr,
it. all the branches of the Order:
Year of the Lord, A. D.             1852-Vulgar era.
Year of the Light, A.'. L'.        6852-Ancient Craft Masonry.
Year of the Discorery, A.. L'.      235i -Roval Arch Masonry.
Year of the Deposit, A.'. Dep.'.     l55-RPo'.l and Select Masters
Year of the Order, A.'. O.'.        o4-nKghts Templars. 
FORMS OF MASONIC I)UCUMiNTb
[For the f,rm of petition to constitute a new Lodge,
see Present, or Past MNlaster's degree, p. 98.]
DISPENSATION FOR CONSTITUTING A NEW LODGE.
To all whom t ity n concern:
KNOW YE, That we, Q- R-, Most Worshipful Grand
Master of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of -,
having received a petition from a constitutional number of brethren, who have been properly vouched for
as Master Masons in good standing, setting forth, that
having the honor and prosperity of the Craft at heart,
they are desirous of establishing a new Lodge at -
under our masonic jurisdiction, and requesting a Dispensation for the same: And whereas there appears
to us, good and sufficient cause for granting the prayer
of the said petition; we, by virtue of the powers in us
vested by the ancient Constitutions of the Order, do
grant this our DlSPFNSA.TION, empowering Brother AB -, to act as Worshipful blaster, Brother C-  D-,
to act as Senior Warden, and Brother E- F, to act as
Junior Warden of a Lodge to be held under our jurisdiction at I I I I I by the name of —. And we
further authorize the said brethren, to Enter, Pass and
Raise Free-masons, according to the Ancient Constitut, ns of the Order, the customs and usages of the
Craft, and the Rules anid Regulatiens of the Niost
Worshipful Grand Lodge of *              I I I I, and not oth erwise. And this our DISP.ENSATION shall continue of
force until the Grand Lodge aforesaid shall grant a
Warrant of Constitution for the same, or this Dispen sation be revoked by us, or the authority of the afor said Grand Lodge.
Given under our hand, and the seal
[L. S.]       of the Grand Lodge, at -  this
dayof-, A.-. L.. 58
Q- R-,
Y-   Z,.
(rand Secret a?' 
MASONIO DOCUMENTS.
CERTIFICATE OF SUBORDINATE LODGE
To al enlightened and Aceevted Ancient F'ree-maeon
throughout the globe, GRoEETIN:
KNow Yz, That the bearer, hereof Brother J -K
has been regularly initiated as an ENTERED APPRENTICE, passed as a FELOW CRAFT and raised to the Sublime Degree of a MASTER MASon; and having worked
among us to our entire satisfaction. as a true, faithfill and worthy brother, WE, the Worshipful Master,
Wardens and Brethren of          Lodge, No.-, recommend that he be received and acknowledged as suc'h
by all true and accepted Ancient Free-masons wheresoever dispersed.
In testimony whereof, we have granted him
-   this certificate. under the seal of our
Lodge, first causing him to write his
name in the margin, that he alone may
have the benefit thereof.
Given at-, this-  day of-,
g~    ~     in the year of light, 5-.
A-   B-, Worskipf  Mcaster.
[L. S.]        C- D-, ~ior Wardes
E-  F-, Junior Warden.
G — H-, Secretary.
Grand Lodge of-.
This is to certify, that       Lodge, No.-, is a
legally constituted Lodg,e, working under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of, and that this diloma is therefore entitled to full_credit among the
brethren.           Y-   Z-, GrandSecretary.
WARRANT OF CONSTITUTION.
(FOR A SUBORDINATE LODGE.)
To all whom it may eoern:
The most Worshipful Grand Lodge of -, assem -
bled in Grand Communication in the city of -, and
State of-, SEND GORETING:
KNOW YE, That we, the Grand Lodge of-, invests
ed with full power and authority over all the Craft,
and Supreme Court of Appeal in all Masonic cases
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arising under its jurisdiction, do hereby authorize and
empower our trusty and well.beloved brethren, AB-, Worshipful Master; C- D-, as Senior Warden,
and E- F-, Junior Warden; to open and hold
Lodge by the name of, to be designated in o.
register as number-; the said Lodge to be holde
at-, or within three miles of the same.
And we do likewise authorize and empower our sai
brethren, A-  B-, C- D-, and E-  F, to Enter, Pas
and Raise Free-masons, according to the most ancient
customn and usage of the Craft, in all ages and nations
throughout the world, and not otherwise.
And we do further authorize and enmpower the said
A- B, C- D, and E- F-, and their successors in office, to hear all and singular, matters and things, relative
to the Craft within the jurisdiction of the said Lodge.
And lastly, we do further authorize, empower and
direct our said trusty and well-beloved brethren, AB-, C- D-, and E- F-, to install their successors in
office, after being elected and chosen  to invest thew
with all the powers and dignities to their offices respectively belonging, and to deliver to them this WAIR.
RANT OF CONSTITUTION: and such successors shall, in
like manner, from time to time, install their successors, and proceed in the premises as above directed:
Such installation to be upon, or immediately preceding the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, during the
continuance of the said Lodge forever. Provided, always, That the above named brethren, and their successors do pay, and cause to be paid, due respect and
obedience to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
, aforesaid, and to the by-laws, rules, regulations and edicts thereof; otherwise, this Warrant of
Constitution to be of no force nor virtue.
Given in open Grand Lodge, under the hands
of our Grand Officers, and the seal of our
Grand Lodge, at -, this- day of         Anno Domini, 18 —, and Anno Lucis, 58.
q- R,                           W- V-,
Gra.nd Maste.            Senior Gi'and Warden.
T- L. S.] W- X —,
De! yG,. and iIaster [L- S.] Junior G'and W~arden
Y-    iY,-. G-and See et.ar. 
MASONIC DOCUMENTS.
IMASTER TO CONSTITUJTE A NEW
LAIL ITS OFFICERS ELECT.
To all stile's it sigy c's'ctr2
to Brothers A-  B-, Worship.
D, Senior Warden elect; and
-en elect, and  the rest of the
en empowesed by  WVarranst of
issuesl under the authority of
trand Lodge of, to assein
in the town of
)osing special trust and confi.
den ce  and integrity of our W
have thought propler, ourselves
d, to nominiate aidi aps)oint our
er L-  M-,  to constitute  ",.oresaid, into a reguls'.r Lodge, to
guished by the name of
nstal their officers elect, accordnd the usages of the Craft; and
be his Warrant.
under our hand and the seal of
e Grand Lodge, at -, this —
y of-, A.'. L.-., 58-.
Q- R_s
Y- Z -,  ~~~~~~~Gasd Msstle.
Y      r      Z  e   r
Gr.and Sectretal.
APPOINTMENT OF PROXY TO REPRESENT A LODGE IN
THE GRAND LODGE.
To the Most I. ors ishpfsl G7rf nd Is,d Llg,e,.
In consideration of the confilen ce we  repose in the
skill and ilntegrity of our Worshilflll  Brothler S —
T —, e ha e niominate(i and alplsointed, anrid b)y these
presents do nominate and al)poinit our saidl Wor slhisful
Brothle       r S —T —, to be our proxy in thle Grand
Lodge. and there to represent  is anid t,) do eveiy act
and thisig agreeatbly t,s)is f t          he Constittios  f tl  Order,
and tle rles aud segulatitons ol the (;rand Lodige, as
fully  aud comnlletelv  as the officers of  our Lodge
coull- do were the, personally pres.nt
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nds of our worshipful blaster
ry, and thie seal of tihe Lodge,
- day of-, A.-. L.-. 58-.
A-   B-,  r. aster. 
B-   C-, Secretary.
ROYAL  ARCH  CERTIFICATE
HOLINESS TO THE LORD.
To all the Enlightened, Ente-red, Passed, Raised and
Exalted undn- the canopy of Heaven:
W., the sindersigned, officers of the Grand Royal
Chapter of -, Do certify, that the bearer, our truly
beloved Companion, A- B-, who hath, in the margin
hereof, signed his name, has been regularly admitted
to the degree of Mark Master, inducted into the Orien.
-  tal chair of King Solomon, and received and
acknowledged as a Most Excellent Master;
and been exalted to the august degree of a ROYAL
ARCH MASO-   We recommend him to all Royal
Arch NMasolls throughout the two hemispheres,
and enjoin it on them to recognize him as such.
Given under the hands and seal of the Grand
Chapter at-, this- day of-, A. D., 18-,
and in the year of the Discovery 23-,
G — H-, H. Priest.   S  L- M-, King.
JI —  K —, G. H.P.          L.  S  N  -O-, S(rbe.
R-  S-, Secretarij.
Grand CAhapter of
This is to certify, that         Chiiater, No. -, is a
legally constituted Chapter, working under the jurisdiction of tihe Grand Chapter of    -, and thiat this
diploma is therefore entitled to full credit among the
Comlpaiions.
Y- Z-, (A-and Secretary.
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KNIGIIT TEMPLARS' DIPLOMA.
+
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES.
To all Sir Ktiglhts of the Illustriious Order of the Red
Cross, and o the Valiant and Magnanimois  Orders of
IKnights Te,pla?'s and Knights of Malta, around the
globe, to whom these Tnesents may come, GREETING.:
Ws, the presiding officers of        Encampment,
,f Knights Templars, No.- held at, do certify
and make known, that our Illustrious Sir Knight LNI-, hating previously received the necessary de.
grees. has been regularly dubbed and created in this
Encampment, a Knight of the Illustrious Order of the
Red Cross, and of the Valiant ant Magnanimous Order
of Knights Templars, and Knights of Mlalta, or Order
of St. John of Jerusalem. We do, therefore, cordially
recommend him to the friendship, assistance and pro
tection of all Valiant and Magnanimous Sir Knights in
all parts of the globe, wherever he may go.
In testimony whereof, having first caused
our Illustrious Sir Knight to sign his
name in the margin, we have hereunto
set ourhands, and caused the seal of our
m         Encampment to be affixed this -    day
of -, in the year of the Lord, 1850,
and of the Order, 733.
A- B-,                             E  F,
Grand Commander                 Captain General.
C-  D —,                   fL. S.] G- H —,
Generalissimo.                         Prelate.
J       K, Receder
Grand Encampment of
This is to certify, that -   Encampment, No.-, is a
legally constituted Encampment, working under the
jurisdiction of-the Grand Encampment of, and
that this diploma is therefore entitled to full credit
among the Sir Knights.
Y-   Z-, Grand Recoider. 
SUBORDINATE LODGE JEWELS.
Master.              Past Master.             Senior Warden.
Junior Warden..           Treasurer.                Secretary.
Senior Deacon.           Junior Deacon.               Chaplain.
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Stewards.        M,asters of Ceremonies.  Tyler. 
GRAND LODGE JEWELS.
Grand Master      ~      P. G. Master.            D. G. Master.
S. G. Warden.           J. G. Warden.         Grand Secretary.
Grand Treaurer.          Grand Chaplai.            Grand Mar,hal.
*;. Statd. Bearer.     G. Swrd Bearer.            Grand Steward.
Grand Dea-con           G. Pursuivant.            Grand Tyler. 
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1. G. Sup. O' Works; 2.. Director ofCer., 3. G. S. B.; 4. G. Organist;
5. G. Pus.; 6. G. Stew7ad;. G. Tyler; 8. Collqr of P. G. Oicer*; 9.
Pro. G...  0. Maser of Lodgoe; i. D. Pro. G. M:  12. P. Master; 13.
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