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 AHIMAN REZOWN 
 
 AND 
 
 MASONIC RITUAL. 
 
 PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE 
 GRAND LODGE 
 OF 
 NORTH.CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE. 
 
 PART I. 
 
 NEWBERN: 
 
 SOHN C. SIMS axp EDWARD G. MOSS. 
 5805. 
 
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 TRE MOST WORSHIPFUL AND HONORABLE 
 ¥YOHN LOUIS TAYLOR, Esguras, 
 GRAND MASTER 
 OB FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS 
 IN - 
 NORTH-CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE, 
 
 THIS WORK 
 IS OFFERED AS A TRIBUTE OF ESTEEM 
 FOR 
 
 HIS AMIABLE VIRTUES, RESPECT FOR HIS LEARNING 
 AND TALENTS, AND FRATERNAL GRATITUDE FOR 
 THE ZEAL AND FIDELITY WITH WHICH Hét PiBe 
 SIDES IN TBE CHAIR, TO WHICH THE SUFFRAGES 
 
 OF HIS BRETHREN ELECTED HIM FOR THESE 
 THREE YEARS LAST PAST, 
 
 RY HIS RESPECTFUL AND 
 AFFECTIONATE BROTHER, 
 
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 HE ofvious utility of fome convenient manual for 
 fuch Vafonic Ceren.onies as tie laws of the injsiten 
 tion permit to be written, bas given tirti to « vartety of 
 publications bothin Eurcpe ana Amertca,— Aliho? many of 
 thefe bave great merit and are founa ufefrl tothe fraters 
 nity, yet as they were generally loaded with much ¢xitin- 
 fic matter, the Grand Lodge of the Stute of North Caroli- 
 ua thought proper to direc? teat a digeft of fuch oj the 
 | Antient rules and regulations 1 ecorded in the Look of Con= 
 Stitutions, as were applicatle to the situation oj the Society 
 under their government, Fould be p: eparea and the Con- 
 Sfiitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge annexed, with 
 {uch other illulfratioas and cxplanations, as a Committee 
 appointed jor that purpoje fhould deem proper.— A variety 
 of circumfiances which it would be ufele/s te aetail have 
 retarded the publication beyond the period at which it was 
 firft intended—The fources from wiich the materials 
 which compofe this work «re drawn are thye which have 
 been long el: cemed by in:clligent Mafons «soy pure origin, 
 —Prefion’s Illultrations of Mafonry hus teen principally 
 reforted to in explaining the three firfi degrees—as ma- 
 ny of the ceremonies which have been frequently de(cri- 
 bed as appertaining tc a Paft Majier’s Lodge are here af- 
 Signed tothe third cegree, fome reafon may be afked for this 
 deviation from a former pro@ice. It is well known to the’ 
 fraternity in this State, that in many very refpeGable 
 Lodges the Paft Mafter’s degree is never given, yet a 
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 ~according to regular antient ufage perform thele cereme- 
 oe F he Vaisala Stone of @ public bling "may be 
 daid, a deceajet Brother buried, a a Lodge confeerated 
 by a Lodge, of Malter ‘Mafons. Th ore, altho’ it may be 
 admitted that a Loge of Past Mafters might be more 
 competent tothe pertor'mance of fuch ceremonies, yet, as 
 they are always pertormed -y @ Lo. geopenedin the third 
 degree, there is liriG propriety in affigning theirvexamt- 
 
 nation to that degree, 
 
 ‘The plan and obje@ of this work are finilar 10 thofe 
 ‘which influenced the publication ef the Freemafon’s Moni- 
 tar by Brother Thomas S. Webb, a work far fuperier te 
 “any former performance asa Compendium of Wdfanie 
 Jnjtrudion; hisitle?r ations are perfpicueus, correc? and 
 copious, and the forms of Ceremony are according to the 
 mo/t autnorit itive ufuge. The neceffity ef any manual for 
 Mafonic Inftitution may be conh ered as precluded ; 
 the Montior, but as each Crand Lodge had fome pecu- 
 
 ‘liar regulations and as the san‘tion of their approbation 
 
 isneceffary to feme motes and forms of Cerenony, which 
 varyin fome degree ( tho” net eff-ntially jin diferent Lod- 
 ges,—It will be found necefJary for each Grand Lodge 
 to putinto the poffeffion of the Ledges under their Govern- 
 “ment, their particular laws and the forms bich they 
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 Of the Temper and Qualities requisite in 
 those who would be Free and accepted 
 Masons. ~ 
 
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 }EFORE we enter upon the duties of 
 a l’'ree Mason, in the various offices 
 
 and stations to which he may be called 
 in the Lodge, it is proper to give some 
 account of the temper and qualities which 
 are absolutely requisite, in all who aspire ~ 
 to partake of the sublime honours and 
 advantages bdfonging to those, who are . 
 Initiated isto the mysteries, and instruc- 
 ted in the art of ancient Masonry. 
 
 Secr. 1. Concerning God and Relig oion. 
 
 Wiisscewer from love of no 
 
 interest, or curiosity, desires to bea 
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 : son, is to know that, as his foundation 
 and great corner stone, heis to believe - 
 firmly in the Eternal God, and to pay that 
 worship which is due to him, asthe great 
 Archite&t and Governor of the universe. 
 A Mason is also obliged by his tenure to 
 /wobserve the» moral law, as a true Noa- 
 in| chida ;* and if he rightly understands 
 “< \ the royalart, he cannot tread in the ir- 
 -\ \ religious paths of the unhappy libertine, 
 =} | or stupid atheist; nor, in any case, act 
 <2) (against the great inward light of his own 
 \conscience. 
 
 i Ne will likewise shun the gross errors 
 of bigotry and superstition ; making a 
 due use of his own reason, according to 
 that liberty, wherewith a Mason is made 
 free. For although in ancient times, 
 the christian Masons were charged to 
 comply with the christia usages of the 
 countries where they sojourned « or work- 
 ed; (being found in all nations, and of 
 divers religions and persuasions) yet it is 
 now thought most expedient, that the 
 brethren in general, should only be 
 charged jto adhere to the essentials of 
 
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 religion, in which all men agree ; leaving 
 each brother to his own private judg- 
 ment, as to particular modes and forms, 
 Whence it follows, that atl Masons are 
 to be good men and true—menof honour 
 and honesty, by whatever religious 
 names or persuasions distinguished, al- 
 ways following that golden preeepts of 
 ** doing unto all men as (upon a change 
 «© of conditions) they would that all men 
 *¢ should do unto them.” ne, 
 
 | Thus, since Masons, by their tenure, 
 must agree in the three great articles of 
 Noah, Masonry becomes the centre af - 
 union among the brethren, and the hay “is 
 py means of conciliating- and cementing 
 into one body, those who might other- 
 wise have remained at a perpetual dis. 
 tance; thereby strengthening the divine 
 obligations of religion and love. 
 
 Secr. 2. Concerning Government and 
 the civil Magistrate. 
 
 Whoever will be a true Mason is fur- 
 ther to know, that by the rules of his art, 
 his obligations as a subject and citizen, 
 
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 will not be relaxed but enforced. — Hats 
 to be a lover of quiet, peat@able and obe- 
 dient to the civil powers, which yield » 
 him proteStion, and ate set over him 
 where he resides or works, so far as they 
 infringe not the limited bounds of reason, 
 and of religion. Nor cana real crafts- 
 man ever be concerned in plots against 
 the state, or be disrespe€tful to the ma- 
 gistracy ; because the welfare of his coun- 
 iry is his peculiar care, 
 
 But if any brother by forgeting for a 
 ‘time the rules of his craft, and listening to 
 evi}tounciis, showtd unmkappily fall into a 
 contrary conduét, he is not be counten- 
 anced in his crimes or rebellion, against 
 the state; but he forfeits all the benefits 
 of the lodge,and his fellowsshould refuse 
 to associate or converse with him in pri- 
 vate, while he continues in his crimes ; 
 that neither offence nor umbrage may be 
 given to lawful government, But sucha 
 person is still considered as a Mason, his 
 charadter as such being indefeasible ; and 
 hopes are to be entertained, that the rules 
 ef the craft may again prevail with him, 
 
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 over every eyil counci! and device that 
 
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 From this quiet and meek temper of 
 true Masons, and their constant desire 
 
 to adorn the countries where they re- 
 side, with all useful arts, crafts, and 
 ‘improvements, they have beenirom the 
 earliest ages, encouraged and protected . 
 by the wisest rulers of states and.com- 
 monwealths ; who have likewise thought 
 it an honour to have their names enroll- 
 ed among the fraternity. And thus Ma- 
 sonry having always flourished most. in 
 the most flourishing and peaceable times 
 of every country, and having often suf- 
 fered in a particular manner through the 
 calamitous effets of war, bloodshed, and 
 devastation; the craftsmen are therefore 
 the more strongly engaged to adi agree- 
 ably to the rules of their art, in follow- 
 ing peace and love, as far as possible, 
 with all men. 
 
 Sect. 3. Concerning private Qualities 
 and Burley’ 
 
 In regard to himself, whoever would 
 be a ates any should iia how to prac. 
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 tise all the private virtues. He should 
 avoid all manner of intemperance or ex- 
 cess, which might obstruct his perform- 
 ance of the.laudable duties of his craft, 
 or lead him into crimes which would re- 
 fleét dishonour on the ancient fraternity. 
 Hie is to be industrious in his profession, ~ 
 _and-true to the lordand master he serves. 
 He is to labour justly and not eat any 
 man’s bread for nought, butto pay truly 
 for his meat and drink. What leisure 
 his labour allows, he is to employ in 
 studying the arts and sciences witha 
 diligent mind, that he may the better 
 perform all his duties (as aforesaid) to 
 is creator, his country, his neighbour, 
 and himself —For in a few words, “ to 
 ‘© walk humbly in the sight of God, to 
 ‘© do justice, and love mercy,” are the 
 true indispensable chara@teristics of a 
 ieal free and accepted Mason, 
 
 For the better attainment of these shin- 
 Ing qualities, he isto seek and acquire 
 : s far as possible, the virtues of patience, 
 meekness, self-denial, forbearance and , 
 the like, which give him the command 
 cver himself, and enable him to govern 
 
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 his own family, with affection, dignity 
 and prudence ; at the same time check- 
 ing every disposition injurious to: the 
 world, and promoting that love and ser- 
 vice which brethren of the same Lodge 
 or houshold owe toeach other. ‘There- 
 fore to afford succour to the distressed, 
 to divide our bread with the industrious. 
 poor, and to put the misguided traveller 
 into the way, are qualities inherent in 
 the craft, and suitable toits dignity. But 
 though a Mason is never to shut his ear 
 unkindly tp the complaints ofany of the 
 human species ; yet when a brother is 
 oppressed or suffers, hé is in a more pe- 
 culiar manner called to open his whole 
 soul in love and compassion to him, and 
 to relieve without prejudice, according 
 tahis capacity. 
 
 It is further necessary, that all who 
 would be true Masons, should learn to 
 abstain from malice and slander, evil 
 speaking, backbiting, unmannerly, scorn- 
 ful provoking, reproachful and ungodly 
 language ; and that he should know how 
 to obey those that are set over him, on 
 os of their superior qualifications 
 
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 as Masons, however they may be in 
 wordly rank or station. For although 
 Masonry divests no man of his temporal 
 honours or titles, but on the contrary, 
 highly respects them, yet in the lodge 
 pre-eminence of virtue and knowledge in 
 the royal art, is considered as the true 
 fountain of all nobility, rule and govern- 
 ment, , 
 
 ‘The last quality and virtue which I 
 shall mention, as absolutely requisite in 
 all those who would be Masons, is that 
 of secrecy ; which indeed, from _ its im- 
 portance, ought to have held the first 
 place in this chapter, if it had not been 
 intended to treat of it more fully, as:a 
 conclusion of the whole. ) 
 
 So great stress is laid upon this parti- 
 cular virtue, that it is enforced among 
 Masons, under the strongest penalties 
 and obligations, nor, intheir esteem, is 
 any man to be counted wise, who is void 
 of intelle€tual strength and ability to co- 
 ver and conceal such honest secrets as 
 are committed to him, aswell as his own 
 more serious affairs. Both sacred and . 
 
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 profane history teach us, that numerous 
 ‘virtuous attempts have failed of their in- 
 tended scope and end through deiett of 
 secret concealment. ) 
 
 The ancient philosophers and wise 
 men (the princes of whom were Maswns) 
 were so fully persuaded of the great vir- 
 tue of secrecy, that it was the first les- 
 son which they taught their pupils and 
 followers. ‘hus in the school of Py- 
 thagoras, we find it was arule that every 
 noviciate was to be silent fora time, and 
 refrain from speaking, unless when a 
 question was asked; to the end that the 
 valuable secrets which he had to com- 
 municate, might be the better preserved 
 and valued. Lycurgys mace a perpe- 
 tual law, obliging every man to keep se- 
 cret whatever was committed to him, un- 
 less it were to the injury of the state. 
 And Cato the Roman censor, told his 
 friends, that of three things (if ever he 
 happened to be guilty) he always repent- 
 ed, viz. Ist. If he divulged a secret: 2d. 
 If he went on water when he might stay 
 on dry land: and 3d. Ifhe suffered a day 
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 to do) some good. We also read, tha 
 the Persian law punished the betraying 
 of a secret more grie vously, than anyothe: 
 common crime. 
 
 Nor is the virtue of secrety recom: 
 mended only by the wisest heathen phi. 
 losophers and lawgivers, but likewise by 
 the fathers of the chureh, and by inspired 
 writers. 
 
 St. Ambrose places thie patient gift of 
 silence among the principal foundations 
 of virtue, and the wise king Solomon, 
 deems the man unworthy jo reign, or 
 have any rule over others, who cannot 
 command himself, and keep his own se-| 
 crets. A discoverer of secrets he deems 
 infamous and a traitor 5. but him that con- 
 ceals them, he -accounts a faithful bro- 
 ther. ‘* A tale bearer,” says he, * re- 
 ‘© vealeth secrets; but he that is of a 
 ‘¢ faithful spirit concealeth them. Dis- 
 “ cover not a secret to another, lest he 
 * that heareth it put thee to shame, and 
 ‘© thine infamy turn not away.—He that 
 ““ keepeth his tongue, keepeth his own 
 * soul.”—-To the same purpose in the 
 
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 ock of Ecclesiasticus, (chap. xxvii.) 
 meet with the following beautiful 
 yassages, worthy to be forever recorded 
 nthe hearts of all Masons. 
 
 © Whosoever discovereth secrets, 
 ‘© loseth his credit, and shall never, find 
 + a friend to his mind,---Love thy friend, 
 ‘¢ and be faithful unto him; but if thou 
 “ betrayest his secrets, ice no more 
 « after him: for as a man hath destroy- 
 ¢¢ ed his enemy, so hast thou lost the 
 “love of thy neighbor: As one that 
 * leiteth a bird go out of his hand, so 
 “ hast thou let thy neighbour go, and 
 “¢ shall not get him again.---Follow after 
 ‘¢ him no more, for he istoo far off: he 
 “ he is asa roe escaped out of the snare. 
 “ as for a wound, it may be bound up: 
 *“ and after reviling there may be recon- 
 “ cilement: but he that betrayeth se- 
 « crets, is without hope.” 
 
 Thus far hath been spoken cf the in- 
 ternal qualities and virtues required in 
 iil who aspire to the sublime honor and 
 edvantage of becoming free and accepted 
 Masons. We speak next of the exter- 
 
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 nal qualities, and the sepals Fr aaa 
 3 « ‘ _( aeon ty ae 
 in order to obtain initiation and admissi- 
 on intoa duly warranted lodge of anci- 
 ent York Masons.. — 
 
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 Be it known to you then in the first 
 place, that no person is capable of be- 
 coming a member of such lodge, ‘unless 
 inaddition to the qualities and virtues 
 mentioned above, or at least a dispositi- 
 on and capacity to acquire them, he is 
 also *¢ free born, of matureand discreet 
 ‘‘ age;. of good report; of sufficient na- 
 “ tural endowments, and the senses of 
 ‘* aman; with an estate, office, trade 
 ‘“‘ occupation, or some visible way of 
 ‘‘ acquiring an honest liveliheod, and 
 *¢ of working in his craft, as becomes the 
 ‘* members cf this ancient and honora- 
 ‘“« ble fraternity ; who ought not only to 
 ‘¢ earn what is sufficient for themselves 
 «¢ and families, but likewise something 
 ‘¢ to spare for works of charity, and for 
 ‘¢ supporting the ancient grandeur and 
 “© dignity of the royal craft, Every per- 
 ** son desiring admission, must also be 
 ‘“‘ upright in body, not deformed or dis- 
 *¢ membered at the time of making, but 
 
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 * of-hale and entire limbs, as a man 
 * ought to be.” 
 
 Thus you see, a strict though private 
 -and impartial enquiry, willbe made into 
 your character and ability before you can 
 be admitted into any lodge; and by the 
 rules,of Masonry, no friend who may 
 wish to propose you, can shew you any 
 favour in this respect. But if you have 
 a friend who is a Mason, and is every 
 way satisfied on these points, his oe is 
 described as follows, viz. 
 
 Sect. 4. Concerning the proposing of 
 new Members in a Lodge. 
 
 . Every person desirous of being made 
 a free Mason in any lodge, shall be pro- 
 posed by a member thereof, who shall 
 give an account of the candidate’s name, 
 
 age, quality, title, trade, place of resi- 
 dence, description of his person, and 
 other requisites as mentioned in the fore- 
 going sections. And it is generally re- 
 quired, that such proposal be also se- 
 conded by some one or more members, 
 wuo likewise know something of the can- 
 
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 didate. Such proposal shall also be 
 made in lodge hours,f at least one lodge 
 night before initiation, in order that the| 
 brethren may have sufficient time and 
 
 opportunity tomake a striét enquiry into 
 
 the morals, charaéter, circumstances and 
 connexions of the candidate, for which 
 purpose a special committee is sometimes 
 appointed, © 
 
 The brother who proposes a candi- 
 date, shall at the same time deposit such 
 sum of money for him, as the rules or 
 bye laws of the lodge may require, which» 
 is forfeited:to the lodge, it the candidate 
 should not attend according to his pro-- 
 posal; butis to be rewrned to him, if 
 he should not be approved or eleGted. 
 In case he is ele&ted, he is to p ay (ina 
 dition to his deposit) sugl 
 
 _as the laws of the foaee mip ibenitey" 
 and clothe the lodge, or make some other 
 
 present, if his circumstances will admit, 
 and the brethi en agree to accept eh a 
 Bt 
 
 + That is from March 25th, to September ’ 
 between the hours of fever and ten; and from Sep- 
 temher 25th, to March 25th, between the hours of 
 fx and nine, ve. 
 
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 for the benefit of the ofaft, and of dis- 
 tressed members. 
 
 Having shewn that a stri€ enquiry 
 will be made into your charaGer, justice 
 requires that you should also be advised 
 to be alike circumspe@ on your side, and 
 to make enquiry.into the lodge inté which 
 you desire admission; for there is no 
 excellence without its opposite, and no 
 true coin without counterfeits. 
 
 In the first place, then, you have a 
 Sight before admission, to desire your 
 friend to sHew you the warrant or dis- 
 pensation by which the lodge is held; 
 which, if genuine, you will find to te 
 _an instrument ‘printed or written. 
 ' upon parchment, and signed by the 
 Master, his Deputy and Grand 
 ens, and Grand Secretary, sealed 
 with the Grand Lodge seal, constituting 
 particular persons (therein Damen) as 
 Master and Wardens, with ful! power 
 to congregate and hold a lodge at such 
 place, and therein ‘* make and admit 
 * I'ree Masons, according to the most 
 ancient and honorable custom of the 
 
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 *¢ royal craft, in all ages and nations, 
 * throughout the world; with full pow- 
 ‘ er and authority to nominate and chuse 
 «¢ their successors, &c.” 
 
 You may request the perusal of the bye 
 laws, which being short, you may read 
 in the presence of your friend, or he 
 will read to you, and shew you alsoa 
 list of the members of the lodge, by all 
 which, you will be the better able to 
 judge, whether you would chuse to as- 
 sociate with them, and submit to be oe 
 formable to theirrules. Being thus 
 to juage for yourself, you will not be li- 
 able to the dangers of deception, nor of 
 having your pocket picked by y impo 
 and of perhaps being; afterwai ds laug 
 at into the bargain; but on the contra 
 you will be admitted into a ociet whe 
 you will converse with men of honour 
 and honesty, be exercised in all th e of- 
 fices of brotherly love, and be made ac- 
 _ quainted with mysteries, of which it is 
 
 not lawful to speak further, or to reveal 
 out of the lodge. 
 
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 Cite. - Ti 
 
 Of the general Regulations among An- 
 cient York Masons, with a few altera- 
 tions, adapted tothe particular Situa- 
 tion ofthe Grand Lodge of N. Carolina. 
 
 Havine in the foregoing chapter, 
 treated as briefly as possible, “ of the 
 «© temper and qualities required in those, 
 «© who wish to beceme free an accepted 
 Masons ;”’ I now proceed (according to 
 our proposed method) to collec and di- 
 gest under proper heads, those general 
 regulations, (old as well as new) which 
 more immediately concern operative Ma- 
 sons ; avoiding prolixity, and the inser- 
 tion of such old regulations as are ex- 
 plained or supplied by subsequent ones, 
 universally received and now in force in 
 all the lodges. 
 
 Sect. 1, Concerning a Lodge and its 
 Government. 
 
 1. A lodge is a place in which Masons 
 meet to work. ‘Ihe assembly or orga- 
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 nized body of Masons is also called a 
 lodge, just as the word church is expres- 
 sive both of the congregation of people, 
 
 and of the place in which they meet to 
 worship. 
 
 2. The qualities of those who are to- 
 be admitted as members of a lodge, have 
 been fully mentioned in the foregoing 
 chapter ; and it is only necessary to re- 
 peat here in general, that they are to be 
 «* men of good report, free-born, of mature 
 “age,t hale and sound, not deformed 
 ‘‘or dismembered at the time of their 
 “ making, andno woman or eunuch.” 
 
 3. Alodge ought to assemble for work 
 at least once in each calendar month, and 
 mustcensistof one Master, two Wardens, 
 senior and junior, one Secretary, one 
 Treasurer, and as many members as the 
 Master anda majority of the lodge; shall 
 from time to time think proper; although 
 ~more than forty or fifty (when they can 
 attend regularly, as the wholesome rules 
 of the craft require) are generally found 
 
 + In this country they are not fuppofed to be mature, 
 before they are 21 years of age. 
 
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 inconvenient for working to advantage ; 
 andtherefore, whenalodge comes to be 
 thus numerous, some of the avlest mas- 
 ter workmen, and others under their di- 
 re(lion, will obtain leave to separate and 
 apply tothe Grand Lodge for a warrant 
 to work by themselves, in order to the 
 further advancement of the craft, as the 
 laws hereafter to be delivered, will more 
 ‘particularly shew. But such warrant 
 cannot be granted to any number of Ma- 
 sons, nor can a new lodge be formed, 
 unless there be among them three Master 
 Masons, to be nominated and installed 
 _ officers for governing and instruCting the 
 brethren of such lodge, and promoting 
 them in due time according to their me- 
 rit. 
 
 4. When men of eminent quality, lear- 
 ning, rank, or wealth, apply to be made 
 and admitted into the lodge; they are 
 ‘te be accepted with proper resped after 
 due examination, for among such, are 
 often found those, who afterwards prove 
 good Lords or founders of work; excel- 
 lent officers, and the ablest designers, 
 to the great honour and strength of the 
 
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 lodge. From among them also the fra- 
 ternity can generally have some honora- 
 ble or learned Grand Master, and other 
 Grand ©fficers. But still these breth- 
 ren are equally subjeé to all the charges: 
 and regulations, except in what more 
 immediately concerns operative Masons 
 and their preferment, as well as the pre- 
 ferment of all other Masons, must be 
 governed by the general rule; that is 
 to say founded upon real worth and per- 
 sonal’ merit, and not upon mere senio- 
 rity, or any other particular rank or 
 quality. . 
 
 5. Inorder that due decorum may be 
 _ observed, while the lodge is engaged in 
 -what is serious and solemn, and for the 
 better preservation of secrecy and good 
 harmony, a brother well skilled in the 
 Master’s part, shall be appointed and 
 paid for tyling the lodge door, during 
 
 the time of the communication, : 
 
 6. Every lodge shall keep a book con- 
 taining their bye laws, the names of their 
 members, with a list of all the lodges 
 under the same Grand Lodge, and unit- 
 
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 ed in general communication, with the 
 usual times and places of meeting, in 
 such lodges, and such other necessary 
 parts of their transactions, as are pro- 
 per to be written. 
 
 | 
 
 7« No lodge shall make more than 
 five new brethren atone time, unless by 
 dispensation from the’Grand Master, or 
 ‘Deputy in his absence; nor shall any 
 person be made, or admitted a member 
 of a lodge, without being proposed one 
 month before, (unless in particular cas- 
 es) that due notice may be given to all 
 the members, to make the necessary 
 enquiries into the candidate’s character 
 and connexions, and there may be such 
 ‘unanimity in the eleGiion and admission 
 of members, as the bye laws require; 
 because unanimity is essential to the be- 
 ing of every lodge: And, therefore, no 
 
 ember can be imposed on any lodge, 
 y any power whatever, without their 
 onsent; nor would it be proper to ad- 
 mit any brother to work among them, 
 who has openly violated the sacred prin- 
 iples of Masonry, until undoubted proof 
 f his reformation has been given; least 
 
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 cue harmony of the lodge might be there-! 
 by disturbed, and not ae till a certi- 
 ficate is produced of his”having paid al 
 his arrearages to that lodge, of which he 
 was last a member; for should any lodge 
 admit a brother, who is in arrears t 
 another lodge, the lodge where he is ad 
 mitted, make the debt their own. 
 
 8. As every lodge has a right to kee 
 itselfan entire body, they ought not t 
 interfere inthe business of another lodge 
 Therefore it would be highly imprope 
 in any lodge, to confer a degree onon 
 who is not ‘of their household; for every 
 lodge ought to be competent in their ow 
 business, and are indubitably the bes 
 judges of the qualifications of their own 
 members: and it does not follow as of 
 course, that a brother admitted among 
 the household as an apprentice, to learn 
 the royal art, is capable of taking charge 
 of that household, however skilled he 
 may be in his apprenticeship; for there 
 are many very necessary qualification: 
 essential in those, who are promoted t« 
 the higher orders. 
 
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 9. As the officers of every lodge are 
 the proper representatives of their own 
 lodge in Grand Lodge, still for the sake 
 of equal representation, the officers are 
 | 
 j 
 
 allowed deputies, when unable to attend 
 themselves; which deputies must be ap- 
 pointed by the majority of every lodge. 
 when duly congregated, and their ap- 
 pointment shall be attested by the Secreg 
 tary, with the seal of their lodge. And 
 every lodge has the privilege of instruct- 
 ing their Master and Wardens or their 
 deputies, for their conduct in the Grand 
 Ledge, and quarterly cammurnications. 
 
 10. Every brother ought to ke a mem- 
 ber ofsome lodge, nor is it proper that 
 any number of brethren should withdraw 
 or separate themselves from the Icdge in 
 _which they were made, or were after- 
 wards admitted members, without asuf- 
 ficient cause , although the right is an 
 inherent one, and can never be restrain- 
 ed by any power whatever; still such 
 separation would be improper, unles: 
 the lodge becomes too numerous fo 
 working; in which case, a sufficier 
 number may with the approbaton of the’ 
 
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 lodge, in order to form a newone. But 
 before application can be made to the 
 Grand Lodge, they shall pay all dues to 
 their lodge, and give thelnatice in writ- 
 ing, that they intend to apply to the 
 Grand Lodge, for a warrant to form a 
 new one. The lodge shall then 
 certify to the Grand Lodge, the cause of 
 the application, and at the same time, 
 shall recommend the most fitten brethren 
 as Master and Wardens, before they can 
 obtain the warrant. And no set of 
 sons, without such warrant, shall ever 
 take upon themselves to work together, 
 or form a new lodge. 
 
 Sect. 2. Of the ancient manner of consti- 
 tuting a Lodge. 
 
 A new lodge for avoiding many irre- 
 gularities, should be solemnly consti- 
 tuted by the Grand Master, with his 
 Deputy and Wardens; or in the Grand 
 Master’s absence, the deputy atts for his 
 worship, the senior Grand Warden as 
 deputy, the junior Grand Warden as the 
 senior, and the present Master of a lodge 
 as the junior: or if the deputy is als, 
 
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 absent, the Grand Master may depute 
 either of his Grand Wardens pro tem- 
 
 pore: 4 7 
 
 The lodge being opened, and the can- 
 didates ornew Master and Wardens be- 
 ing yet among the fellow crafts, the 
 Grand Master shall ask his deputy if he 
 has examined them, and whether he finds 
 
 | the Master well skilled in the noble sci- 
 ence and the royal art, and duly instruc- 
 
 ted in our mysteries, &c. The deputy 
 answering in the affirmative, shall (by 
 the Grand Master’s order) take the can- 
 Cidate from amongst his fellows, and pre- 
 
 * When inftitutions are required, where the dif- 
 tance is fo great as to render it impofsible for the Grand 
 Officers to attend ; the Grand Matter, or his deputy, 
 ifflues a written inftrument under nis hand and privat: 
 feal, to fome worthy brother, who has been proper! 
 inftalled Mafter ot a lodge, with full power to congre 
 gate, inftall, and-coniftitute the petitioners. 
 
 If the Grand Maiter and Deputy be abfent, or 
 {through ficknefs) rendered incapabe of ating, the 
 Grand Wardens and Grand Secretary, jointly, may 
 iffue a like power under their hands a:e feal of the 
 Grand Lodge, provided :the Grand Mafter has firft 
 figned a warrant for holding fuch lodge: But the-Grand 
 Wardens muft never iffue any mafonical writings un- 
 der their private feal or feals. 
 
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 sent him to the Grand Master, saying ; 
 ‘© Right Worshipful Grand Master, the 
 ‘* brethren here desire tajbe formed into 
 a regular lodge, and I present my 
 ‘© worthy brother A. B. to be installed 
 their master, whom I know to be of 
 good morals and great skill, true and 
 trusty, and a lover of the whole fra- 
 ternity, wheresoever dispersed over 
 ‘¢ the face of the earth.” 
 
 Then the Grand Master placing the 
 candidate on his left hand, and having 
 asked and obtained the unanimous con- 
 sent of the brethren, shall say, (after 
 some other ceremonies and expressions, 
 that cannot be written) * I consitute and 
 ‘¢ form these good brethren into a new 
 ‘¢ regular lodge, and appoint you,brother 
 A. B. the master of it, not doubting 
 of your capacity and care to preserve 
 ¢ the cement of the lodge, &c.” 
 
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 -~ 
 
 ¢ 
 
 - 
 
 Upon this the deputy, or some other 
 brother for him, shall rehearse the charge 
 of a Master, and the Grand Master shall 
 ask the candidate saying: ‘“* Do you sub- 
 ‘¢ mit to these charges as .Masters have 
 
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 ‘* done in all ages:” and the new Mas- 
 ter signifying his cordial submission 
 thereto, the Grand Master shall by cere- 
 monies and ancient usages, install him 
 and present him with his warrant, the 
 book of constitution,the lodge book, and 
 the instruments cf his office one after 
 another, and after each of them, the 
 Grand Master, his deputy, or some bro- 
 ther for him, shallrehearse the short and 
 pithy charge, that is suitable to the thing 
 presented. 
 
 Nezt the members of this new lodge 
 bowing altogether to the Grand Master, 
 shall return his worship their thanks, 
 (according to the custom of Masters) and 
 shall immediately do homage to their 
 master, and (as faithful craftsmen) signi- 
 fy their promise of subjection and obedi- 
 ence to him, by usual congratulations. 
 
 The Deputy and Grand Wardens, and 
 any other brethren that are not members 
 of this new lodge, shall next congratu- 
 late the new master; andhe shall return 
 his ‘becoming acknowledgments, first to 
 
e 
 the Grand Master and Grand Officers, 
 and to the rest in their order. 
 
 Then the Grand Master orders the 
 new Master to enter immediately upon the 
 exercise of his oifice, and calling forth 
 his senior warden, a fellow craft,} (Mas- 
 ter Mason) presents him to the Grand 
 Master for his worship’s approbation, 
 and to the new lodge for their consent; 
 upon which the senior or janior Grand 
 Warden, or so.ne brother for him, shall 
 rehearse the charge of a warden, &c. of 
 aprivate lodze; aad: he signifying his 
 cordial submissioa thereto, the new Mas- 
 ter shall present him singly, with the se- 
 veral instruments of his office, and in 
 ancient manner and due form install him 
 in his proper placef. 
 
 In like manner the new Master shall 
 call forth his junior Warden, who shall 
 + They were called fellow-crafts, becaufe the M:fosn 
 
 of old times never gave any man the title of Mafter 
 Mafon, uncil he had firlt paffed the chair. 
 
 t The Grind Wardens generally inftall tse Wardens 
 at new coaltitutions, as being beft qualifiel for tran{- 
 ating fuch bufizels. 
 
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 be a Master Mason, and present him (as 
 above) to the junior Grand Warden, or 
 some other brother in his stead ; and he 
 shall in the above manner, be installed 
 in his proper place ; and the brethren of 
 this new lodge, shall signify their obe- 
 dience to their new wardens, by the usual 
 congratulations due to wardens. 
 
 ~The Grand Master then gives all the 
 BiivedhteH joy of the Master and Wardens, 
 ‘Ke, and recommends harmony, &c. hop- 
 ing their only contention will be a lauda- 
 ble emulation in cultivating the royal art, 
 and the social virtues. 
 
 Yhen the Grand Secretary, or some 
 «brother for him, (by the Grand Master’s 
 order) in the name of the Grand Lodge, 
 declares and proclaims this new lodge 
 duely constitued No. » &c. Upon 
 which all the new lodge together, (after 
 the custom of Masters) return their hear- 
 ty and sincere thanks for the honour of 
 his constitution. 
 
 The Grand Master also orders the 
 Grand Secretary toregisterthis new lodge 
 
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 in the Grand Lodge book, and to notify 
 the same tothe other particular lodges; 
 and after some other ancient customs and 
 demonstrations of joy, and ‘Satisfa@tion, 
 he orders the senior Grand Warden ta 
 close the lodge. 
 
 Ster. 8 Concerning the Behaviour of 
 Masons as Members of a Lodge. 
 
 1, Of Attendance. 
 
 Every brother ought to belong to Some 
 regular lodge, and should always appear 
 therein properly cloathed, and in clean 
 and decent apparel, truly subjecting him- 
 self to ail its bye laws and general re- 
 gulations. He must attend all meetings 
 whether stated or emergent, when duly 
 summoned, unless he can offer to the 
 
 Master and Wardens, such plea of ne- 
 cessity for his absence, as the said laws. 
 and regulations admit. 
 
 By the ancient rules and usages of 
 ~“asonsV, (which are generally adopted 
 ie the bye laws of every lodge) no 
 
 mt 
 
 on 
 
 aes 7 as) udeea sufficient to excuse any 
 . o 
 
fol 
 absentee, unless he could satisfy the 
 lodge that he was sick, lame, in confine- 
 ent, upwards of three miles from the 
 place of,meeting, or detained by some 
 extraordinary/and unforeseen necessity. 
 
 2. Of Working. 
 
 All Masons should work hard and 
 honestly on working days, that they may 
 jive reputably, and appear in a decent 
 and becoming manner on holidays. All 
 ‘the working hours appointed by law, or 
 ‘confirmed by custom, are to be strictly 
 observed under the penalties and fines 
 hereafter tobe laid down. The hours 
 of work are *‘ from seven o’clock in the 
 evening till ten, betweenthe 25th of 
 March and the 25th of September; and 
 ‘ from six till nine, between the 25th of 
 September andthe 25th of March.” 
 
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 -“~ 
 
 The master and masons shall faithful- 
 ly finish the lord’s work, whether task or 
 eso ; nor shall they take the work at 
 task, which have been accustomed ia 
 journey. 
 
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 None shall envy a brother’s prosperi 
 ty, nor supplant or put him out of hi 
 work, if capable to finish it. 
 
 All masons shall meekly receive thei 
 wages without murmuring or meeting 
 nor desert the matter till, the lord’s wor 
 is finished. They must avoid all unbe- 
 coming modes of expression, calling each 
 other brother and fellow, both within and 
 without the lodge, with much courtesy 
 as beseemeth. ‘They shall instrué the 
 younger brothers to become bright and 
 expert workmen, that the lord’s materials 
 benotspoiled. But as free and accepted. 
 Masons, they must not allow cowans to 
 work with them, nor ever be themselves 
 -employed by cowans, without an urgent 
 necessity. And when such necessity 
 happens, they shall have a separate com- 
 munication, and not suffer cowans to 
 learn from them, nor any labourer to be 
 employed in the proper work of free Ma- 
 
 sons, m9 
 
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 3. Of Behaviour in the Lodge while open. 
 
 While the lodge is open for work, Ma- 
 sons must hold no private conversation 
 
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 er committees, without leave from the 
 _ Master ; nor talk of any thing foreign or 
 
 impertinent to the workin hand ; nor in- 
 terrupt the Master or Wardens, or any 
 other brother addressing himself to the 
 chair, nor aét ludicrously while the lodge 
 
 is engaged in what is serious and solemn; 
 — but every brother shall pay due rever- 
 ence to the Master, the Wardens, and 
 all his fellows, and put them to worship, 
 
 Every brother found guilty of a fault, 
 shall stand to the award ot the lodge, un- 
 less he appeals to the Grand Lodge ; but 
 if the lord’$ work behindered in the mean 
 
 while, a particular reference may be 
 
 made. 
 
 No private piques, or quarrels about 
 nations, families, religions, or politics, 
 must be brought within the docrs of the 
 
 lodge, as being dire€lly contrary to the 
 
 rules already laid down—Masons being 
 declared of the oldest Catholic religion, 
 universally acknowledged as such, and 
 of all nations; bound to live upon the 
 square, level and plumb with each other, 
 following the steps of their predecessors, 
 
. —_  — 
 
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 in cultivating the peace and harmony 
 
 the lodge, without distin@ion of sect o 
 political party. 
 
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 4. Gi Behaviour after the lodge is closec 
 and before the Brethren depart Home. 
 
 hen the lodge is closed, and the la- 
 Aah of the day finished, the brethren 
 before they depart home to their rest, 
 may enjoy themselves with innocent 
 mirth, enlivened and exalted with their 
 own peculiar songs, and sublime pieces 
 of music, treating one another accoiding 
 to ability, but avoiding all excess and 
 compulsion, both by eating and drink- 
 ing ; considering each other in the hours 
 both of labour and festivity, as always 
 free. And, therefore, no brother is to 
 be hindered from going home when he 
 pieases ; for although after lodge hours, 
 Masons are as other men, yet if they 
 should fall into excess, the blame, though 
 unjustly, may be cast upon the fraternt- 
 ty, by the ignorant or envious world. 
 
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 SecTe 4. Concerning the Behaviour of 
 Masons, in their private Character. 
 
 1. When a number of brethren happen to 
 meet, without any strangers among 
 ikem, and not ina formed ledges 
 
 In such acase you are to salute each 
 other in a courteous manner, as youare, 
 or may be instructed in the lodge ; call- 
 ing each other brother, and freely com- 
 municating hints of knowledge, but with- 
 out disclosing secrets, unless to those 
 who have given long proof of their taci- 
 turnity and honor; and taking care in all 
 your actions and conversation, that you 
 are neither overseen or overheard of 
 strangers, Inthis friendly intercourse, 
 no brother shall derogate -from_ the -re- 
 spe due to another, were he nota Ma- 
 son. For though all Masons, as brothers 
 are upon the level, yet masonry (as was 
 said in a former se€tion) divests no man 
 of the honors due to him before, or that 
 may become due after he was made a 
 (Mason, On the contrary, it increases 
 his respeét, teaching us to ad to all his 
 cther honors, those which as Masons we 
 
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 cheerfully pay to an eminent brother ; 
 distinguishing him above all of his rank 
 and station, and serving him readily ac- 
 cording to our ability. 
 
 2. When in the presence of Strangers, whe 
 are not Masons, 
 
 Before those who are not Masons, you 
 must be cautious in your words, carriage 
 and motions; so that the most penetrat- 
 ing stranger shall not be able to discover 
 what is not proper tobeintimated. “The 
 impertinent and ensnaring questions, or 
 ignorant and idle discourse, of those who 
 seek to pry into the secrets and myste- 
 ries committed to you, must be prudent- 
 ly answered and managed, or the dis- 
 course wisely diverted to another subject, 
 as your discretion and duty shall direct. 
 
 3, When at home and wn your neighbour- 
 hood, 
 
 Masons ought to be moral men, and 
 fully qualified as is required in foregoing 
 sections and charges. Consequently 
 they should be good husbands, good 
 parents, good sons and good neighbours; 
 
t a) 
 not staying too long from home, avoid- 
 ing 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, 
 < * 
 
 4, Of behaviour towards a Foreign Bro- 
 ther, or stranger. 
 
 You are cautiously to examine a stran- 
 ger or foreign brother, as prudence and 
 the rules of the craft direct, that you may 
 not be imposed upon bya pretender ; and 
 if you discover any one to be such, you 
 are to reyjeG@ with scorn and shame, tak- 
 ing care to give himno hints; but such 
 as are found to be true and faithful, you 
 are to respect as brothers, according to 
 what is dire€ted above ;_ relieving them 
 if in Want, to your utmost power; or di- 
 _rxecting them how to find relief, and em- 
 _ploying them if you can, or else recom- 
 mending them to employment. 
 
 5, Of Behaviour behind a Brether’s Buck 
 as well as before his Face. 
 Free and accepted Masons have ever 
 
 _ been charged to avoid all manner of slan- 
 ParTl, D : 
 
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 dering and backbiting of true and faith- 
 ful brethren, with all malice and unjust 
 resentment, or talking distespeétfully of 
 a brother’s person or performance. Nor 
 must they suffer any others to spread un- 
 ust reproaches or calumnies against a 
 brother behind his back, nor to imjure 
 him in his fortune, occupation or charac- 
 [ie but they shall defend such a brother, 
 and give him notice of any danger or in- 
 jury wherewith he may be threatened, to 
 enable him to escape the same, as rai as 
 is consistent with honour, prudence and 
 the safety of religion, morality and the 
 state, but no, further. 
 
 6. Concerning Differences and Law Suits, 
 ifany such should unhappily arise a- 
 mong Brethren. 
 
 If a brother do you injury, or if you 
 have any difference with him about any 
 worldly or temporal business or interest, 
 apply first to your own or his lodge, to 
 have the matter in dispute adjusted by 
 the brethren. Andif either party be not 
 satisfied with the determination of the 
 lodge, an appeal may be carried to the 
 
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 Grand Lodge; and you are never to-en- 
 ter into a law suit, ull the matter cannot 
 be decided asabove. Andifitbe a mat- 
 'ter that wholly concerns Masonry, law 
 suits are to be entirely avoided, and the 
 
 ood advice of prudent brethren is to be 
 followed, as they are the best referees of 
 ayer differences. 
 
 > But where references are eithe® 1m- 
 practiable or unsuccessful, and courts of 
 law or equity must atlast decide, you 
 must still follow the general rules of ma- 
 sonry already laid down, avoiding all 
 wrath and malice, rancourarnd personal 
 ill will, in carrying on the suit with a 
 brother; neither saying or doing any 
 | thing to hinder the continuance or re- 
 
 ‘newal ofthat brotherly love and friend- 
 _ ship, which are the glory and cement of 
 this ancient fraternity. 
 
 Thus shall we shew to all the world 
 the benign influence of Masonry, as wise, 
 true and faithful brethren, before us, 
 have done from the beginning of time; 
 and as all who shall follow us, and would 
 he thought worthy of that name, will do 
 
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 till architeGure shall be dissolved, with 
 the great fabric of the world, in the last 
 general conflagation ! 
 
 These charges, and such others as 
 shall be given to you, in a way that can- 
 not be written, you are stri€tly and con- 
 scientiously to observe; and that they 
 may be the better observed, they should 
 be read or made known to new brethren 
 at their making; and at other times as the 
 Master shall direa. 
 
 Amen! so MOTE IT BE! 
 
 Sect. 5. Of the Master of a Lodge, his 
 Llection, Office and Duty. . 
 
 No brother can be Master of a Lodge 
 tll he has first served the offiee of War- 
 den somewhere, unless in extraordinary 
 cases, cr when a new lodge is to be form- 
 ed, and no past or former Warden is to 
 ' be found among the members. In such 
 cases, three Master Masons, although 
 they have served in no former offices, (if 
 they be well learned) may be constituted 
 Master and Wardens of such new lodge, 
 or any old lodge in the like emergency. 
 
[r4eey 
 
 The Master of every lodge shall be 
 ehosen by ballot on the stated lodge night 
 Peach St. Fohn’s day; and the present 
 "Wardens (where they regularly are) shall 
 be put up among the number of candi- 
 dates for the chair, but shall then with- 
 draw, while every free member (viz. all 
 who have paid up their fines and dues, 
 or have been excused payment according 
 to law) gives his vote in favor of him 
 whom he deems most worthy. Each 
 - free member hath one vote, and the mas- 
 ter two votes, where the number of votes 
 happens to be equal, otherwise he has 
 but one vote. 
 
 When the ballot is closed, and before 
 it be examined, the former Master shall 
 order the candidates to be brought back 
 before him, and to take their seats again 
 as wardens. He shall then carefully ex- 
 amine the poll, and audibly declare him 
 that hath the majority of votes duly elec- 
 
 ted. 
 
 The Master-ele& shall then nominate 
 one tor the senior Warden’s chair, and 
 the present Master and brethren shall no- 
 
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 minate one in opposition; both of whom 
 shall withdraw till the ballotis closed as 
 aforesaid, after which they shall be call- 
 ‘ed before the Master, and the poll shall 
 be examined and declared by him as 
 above dire&ed, in like manner shall the 
 lodge proceed in the choice of all the in- 
 ferior officers ; great care being taken 
 that none be put innomination for favour 
 or affeCtion, birth or fortune, exclusive 
 of the consideration of real merit and 
 ability, to £11 his office for the honor and 
 advancement of masonry. No Mason 
 chosen into any office canrefuse to serve, 
 Without incarring the penalties laid down 
 in the chapte: of fines, unless he has 
 served in the same office before. ‘The 
 Master of every regular lodge, thus duly 
 elected and instailed, has it in special 
 charge (as appurtenant to his office, duty 
 and dignity) to see that the bye laws of 
 his lodge, as well as the general regula- 
 tions from the Grand Ledge, be duly 
 observed, that his Wardens discharge 
 their office faithfully, and be examples 
 of diligence and sobriety to the craft; that 
 true and exaét minutes and entries of all 
 
Pa 
 groceedings be made and kept by the Se- 
 sretary ; that the ‘Treasurer keep and 
 Bae; exact and just accounts at the 
 stated times, according to the bye laws 
 and orders of the lodge ; andin general, 
 that all the goods and monies belonging 
 lo the body be truly managed and dis- 
 pensed, as if they were those of his own 
 private household, according to the vote 
 and direction of the majority, whether in 
 charity or in working; and that no more 
 wages than are just be given to any fel- 
 low or apprentice. 
 
 | 
 
 The Master shall further take care that 
 no apprentice or fellow be taken into his 
 house or lodge, unless he has sufficient 
 employment forhim, and finds him to be 
 the son of honest parents, a perfect youth 
 without maim or defefl in body, of full 
 ege,* and otherwise duly qualified (ac- 
 cording to the rules before laid down) for 
 learning and understanding the sublime 
 mysteries of the art. ‘hus shall the 
 lords or founders be well! served, and the 
 eraft not despised. ‘Thus also shall such 
 
 “a 
 
 * See note, page 18. 
 
pefice W 
 
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 apprentices, when expert in the busines: 
 of their apprenticeship, be admitted upot 
 further improvement, as fellow crafts’ 
 and in due time, be raised to the sublim: 
 degree of Master Masons, capable them 
 selves toundertake the lord’s work 3 ani. 
 mated with the prospe@ of passing in fu 
 ture through all the higher honors o 
 Masonry, viz. those of Wardens anc 
 Masters of their Lodges, and perhaps at 
 length of Grand Wardens and Granc 
 Masters of the Lodges, according to theit 
 merit. | 
 
 iis Master of a particular lodge has 
 the right and authority of calling his 
 lodge, or congregating the members inte 
 a chapter at pleasure, upon the applica- 
 tion of any of the brethren, and upon any 
 emergency and occurrence, whieh in his 
 judgment may require their meeting ; and 
 he ~ to fill the chair when present. — It 
 is likewise his duty, together with his 
 Wardens, to attend the Grand Lodge at 
 the usua! comnts and also 
 the Steward’s Lodge, and such occasi- 
 onal or special grand communications oi 
 
 sg 
 
 asthe goodof the craft may requirey 
 
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 vhen duly summoned by the Grand Se- 
 retary, and within such reasonable dis- 
 ance of the place of holding the Grand 
 Lodge, as the laws of the same may have 
 scertained on that head. When in the 
 srand or Steward’s Lodge, and at gene- 
 ‘al as well as special communications, 
 he Master and Wardens, or either cof trem 
 ave full power and authority to repre- 
 sent their lodge, and to transact all mat- 
 ers relative thereto, as well andas truly 
 s if the whole body were there present. 
 
 The Master has the right ofappoint- | 
 ng some brother (who is most commonly 
 he Secretary of the lodge) to keep the 
 book of bye laws, and other laws given 
 ‘0 the lodge by the proper authority ; and 
 n this book shallalso be kept the names 
 of all the members of the Jodge, anda 
 list ofall the lodges within the said grand 
 communication, with the usual timesand 
 places of their meeting. 
 
 ‘The Master has also the particular 
 ‘ight of preventing the removal of his 
 odge from one house to another ; and 
 whereas several disputes have arisen on 
 
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 this head, andit hath been made’ a que! 
 tion in whom the poe of removing 
 lodge to: any se place is invested, whe 
 the old place of meeting appears to be iq 
 convenient, the following” rule for thi 
 purpose hath been finally agreed upo} 
 and settled by lawful authority, vize 
 
 ‘ 'Fhat no lodge be removed witho 
 .the Master’s knowledge, nor any mo 
 
 tion made for that ee P in the lodg 
 ‘‘ when heis absent. \Butifthe Maste 
 be present, and a motion be made fa 
 ‘* moving the lodge to some other mor 
 “© eonvenicent place (within the distrid 
 assigned in the warrant of such lodge 
 ** andif the said motion be seconded an 
 ‘ thirded, the Master shall order sum 
 ‘t monses to every individual member o 
 the lodge, specifying the business, ane 
 ‘* and appointing a day for hearing ant 
 ** determining the affair, at least ten day 
 “ before, nile. the determination shall b 
 “made by the majority. But if th 
 “¢ Masicr is not of the majority, the lodg 
 “ shall not be removed, unless full twe 
 “ thirds of the sae present hav 
 “ voted for such removal. 
 
i ae 
 '“*-Put if the Master refuse to direé& 
 f such summons to be issued, (upon a 
 ‘ motion duly made as aforesaid) then 
 ‘ either of the Wardens may direct the 
 * same; andifthe Master neglects to 
 * attend on the day fixed, the Warden 
 ie may preside in determining the affair 
 ‘¢ in the manner above prescribed. But 
 “* the lodge shall not, in the Master’s 
 ib « absence, (on such special call) enter 
 ae any other cause or business, ‘but 
 at is particularly menticned in the 
 said summons. 
 
 ferr the lodge isahus regularly ordered 
 * to be removed, the Master or Warden 
 ** shall send morc the Grand Secre- 
 “tary, that such removal may be noti- 
 '* fied and duely entered in the Grand 
 “ Lodge books at the next Grand 
 '“* Lodge.” 
 
 N. B. Itisalso a good method to 
 ‘have a certificate from the Grand Lodge, 
 that such removal hath been allowed, 
 confirmed and duly registered in: their 
 books; which will bea business of course 
 unless an appeal be lodged agains; such 
 
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 removal by the minority, and then a heay 
 ing will be given to both parties in th 
 Grand Lodge, before ‘such removal b 
 confirmed or registered in their books. 
 
 ‘ eli h ve 
 
 ‘Lhe Master’s duty in making and ad 
 mitting new brethren, and some othe 
 particular duties of | his office, being suc] 
 as cannot be writte: , Si - on. the table 
 of his heart, are therefo: € look. 
 ed for in this place, andn 
 duties as more particularly | 
 “Master and other obey ’ ves 
 when they sit as members ¢ ranc 
 Lodge, are to be learned from the consti. 
 tution and laws of the Grand Lodge. sity 
 
 ; 
 
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 Sacr. 6. Of the Wardens ofa Lodge. 
 
 _.. le None but Master pitti be 
 
 Wardens of a lodge. The manner of their 
 eleCtion, and several of their duties being 
 connected with the eleétion and duties of 
 the Master, have been mentioned in. the 
 former seétion. iT 
 
 2. The Senior Warden succeeds toall 
 the duties of the Master, and fills the 
 chair when he is absent. - Orifthe Mas- 
 
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 ter goes abroad on business, resigns, de- 
 mits, or is deposed, the Senior Warden 
 shall forthwith fill his place till the next 
 stated time of election. And although 
 it was formerly held, that in such cases 
 the Master’s authority ought to revert to 
 the last past Master who is present, yet 
 it is now the seitled rule that the autho- 
 rity devolyes upon the Senior Warden, 
 d in his absence upon the Junior War- 
 en, even although a former Master be 
 esent. But the Wardens will general- 
 ly wave this privilege in honor of any 
 past Master that may be present, and 
 will call on him to take the chair, upon 
 the presumption of his experience and 
 skill in conducting the business of the 
 lodge. Nevertheless such past Master 
 still derives his authority under the Se- 
 nior Warden, and cannot a till he con- 
 gregates the lodge. If none of the offi- 
 cers be present, nor any former master 
 to take the chair, the members according 
 
 to seniority and merit, shall fill the places 
 of the absent officers. 
 
 The business of the Wardens in the 
 
 lodge is, generally to assist the Master 
 Part I, EK 
 
L OR a 
 in conducling the business thereof, and 
 managing the craft, in due order at 
 form, when the Master is present, an 
 in doing his duties (as above set forth 
 when he is necessarily absent; all which 
 is to be learned from the: foregoing SECs 
 tion, articular lodges do likewise by 
 their bye laws, assign particular duties 
 to theirs Wardens for their own better go. 
 vernment; which such lodges havea right 
 to do, provided they transgress not the 
 old land-marks, nor m any degree viola 
 the true genius and spirit of masonry. ° 
 
 Sucr. a: Of the Secretary of eerie 
 
 The § Secretary shall keepa register or 
 record of all transactions and proceedings 
 of the lodge, that are fit to be committed 
 to writing; which shall be faithfully ea. 
 tered in the lodge books, from the, mi- 
 nutes taken in open lodge, after - bein 
 duly read, amended, (if necessary) Hy 
 approved = before the close of every 
 meeting ; in order that the said transac- 
 tions, or authentic copies thereof, may 
 be ready to be laid before the Grand 
 Lodge, once in every ee if tequired, 
 
gh va 
 
 ~ In particular, the Secretary shail keep 
 exaét lists of all the members of the lod ge 
 with the times-of admission of new mem- 
 bers ; and upon or near every St. Fohan’s 
 iddy, ‘shall prépare and send to ts Se- | 
 cretary of the,Grand Lodge, thelist, of 
 members! for the time being, which shall 
 
 assigned. not only by the new installed 
 officers of each lodge, but alse. by the 
 Tastepast-officers,; to the intent that the 
 Grand Seoretary, and consequently the 
 members of the Grand Lodge, may be at 
 all times enabijedto know the names and 
 number of members in each lodge under 
 their jurisdi Clion, | with the hand- writing 
 of the diferent oficers ; and to pay all 
 due respect to the brethren recommend- 
 ed or certified by t them fro:zn time to time. 
 
 . 
 
 Sec tT. 8. Of the Treasurer of a Heodide 
 _, The Treasurer is to receive and keep 
 exact accounts of all monies raised or 
 paid in, eS to rule for the ad- 
 vancement of the lodge and benefit of the 
 brethren, and to pay all orders duly 
 drawn upon him by the authority of the 
 lodge. Te isto keep regular entriés, 
 
me): 
 doth of his reccipts and disbursements, 
 and to have his books and vouchers al. 
 ways ready for examinatiomatsuch stat- 
 ed times as the bye laws require, or when 
 specially calleduponby order of the Mas- 
 ter and brethren, i Ten 
 
 The ‘Treasurer is likewise to have the 
 charge and custody of the chest, jewels 
 and furniture of the lodge, unless when 
 the Master and majority’ may judge it 
 more convenient to appoint some other 
 responsible brother for that particular 
 duty; or when the officers. of the lodge 
 may take the charge immediately upon 
 themselves. ‘The warrant in particular 
 is in the charge and custody of the Mas- 
 ter. 
 
 ‘DECT. 9: Of the Tyler of a Kode: 
 
 The Tyler shall bea Master Mason, 
 of knowledge and experience, and gene- 
 rally ajbrother is to be preferred, to 
 whem the'fees ot the office may be ne- 
 essary and serviceable, on account of 
 his particular circumstances... His duty 
 is. xed by custom, and. known to,every 
 
 ’ 
 
) (Cogs - # 
 Rsethrers and his chief charge is, not to 
 
 admit any person, (not evenva member, 
 while the) lodge: is sitting)) without the 
 
 knowledge and consent of the: presiding 
 offiéers neithershall he admit any visi- 
 tor (that is not a member of a watranted 
 | lodge) a second time, sojourners produc- 
 _ing certificates excepted. 
 
 € HAP. Ll. 
 
 Description of the Ancient Ceremonies’; 
 
 -and the Charges used in the different 
 Degrees. 
 
 Secr. 1.. Ceneral Remarks. 
 
 Masonry i is: an art equally useful 
 
 and extensive. In:every art there is-a 
 mystery, which requires a gradual pro- 
 
 gression of knowledge to arrive at any 
 
 degree of perfectionin it. Without much 
 
 “instruction, and more exercise, no man 
 
 can be skilfulin any art; in like manner, 
 
 without an assiduous application’ ‘to the 
 
 various subjects treated in the different 
 
 lectures of masonry, no person can be 
 Bi. 2: 
 
 CS Pty es 
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 / 
 
 sufficiently acquainted — its true. 
 
 value. boii 
 e3tOId. - 
 It must noty however, be inferred from 
 this remark, that persons, who, labour 
 under the disadvantages, of a confined 
 
 education, or whose sphere of life re- 
 
 quires a more intense application to busi- 
 ness or study, are to be discouraged in 
 their endeavours to(gain-a knowledge of 
 masonry. Tu quality an individual.to 
 
 enjoy the benefits of the society at large, 
 or to partake of its privileges, it is not 
 absolutely necessary that he should. bew 
 
 acquainted with all the imtricate. parts.of 
 the science. “ These are only intended 
 for the diligent and assiduous mason, 
 
 wld may have leisure. and opportunity 
 
 to indulge such pursuits, 
 
 Vhough some are more able than 
 others, some more emin-nt, some more 
 useful, yetail, in their different Spheres, 
 
 may prove advantageous to the commu. - 
 
 nity; and our necessities, as well as our 
 
 fouscisices, dind us to love one another. 
 
 Che nidastrious. tradesman certainly 
 proves himselfa valuable member of 
 
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 ociety, and worthy of every honour that 
 re can confer ; but as the nature of 
 very man’s profession will not admit of 
 hat leisure which is necessary to quali- 
 y him to become an expert Mason, itis 
 highly proper that the official cuties of 
 | lodge should be executed by persons 
 vhose education and situation 1n life en- 
 ‘ble them to become adepts; as it must 
 se allowed, that all who accept offices, 
 ind exercise authority, should be pro- 
 erly qualified to discharge the task as- 
 signed them, with honour to themselves, 
 and credit to their sundry stations.—All 
 menare notblessed with the same powers 
 nor the same advantages ; all men theree 
 fore are not equa ly qualified to 26nd 
 id Masonry i is wisely caiculated to suit the 
 different ranks and degrees of men, as 
 every one, according to his station and 
 ability, may class with his equal. Found- 
 ed upon the most generous principles, it 
 admits of no disquietude among its pro- 
 fessors; each class is happy in its parti- 
 cular association; and when all are met 
 in general convention, neither arrogance 
 and presumption appear on the one hand, 
 
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 nor diffidence and inability onthe oth 
 The whole unite in one general plan, t 
 promote that endearing happiness! whic 
 constitutes the essence of Civil ‘society. 
 
 raya 
 
 Sect.'2. The Ceremony of ofiening an 
 closing a& Lodge. r| 
 
 Iw all regular assemblies of men, wh 
 are convened for wise and useful pur: 
 poses, the commencementandconclusior 
 of business: are. accompanied with some 
 form. In every country of the world th 
 practice prevails, and is deemed essen- 
 tial. From the most remote periods o 
 antiquity it may be traced, and the re- 
 fined.improvements of modern times haye! 
 not. totally. abolished it, 
 
 Ceremonies; when simply considered,. 
 itis true, are little: more than vision- 
 ary delusions ; but their effeéts are some-. 
 times important.. When they impress 
 awe and reverence onthe mind, and en-' 
 gage the attention; by external attraGien,. 
 to solemn rites, they are interesting ob- 
 
 jetis. These purposes are.effeted by 
 
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 udicious ceremonies, when regularly 
 conduéted and properly arranged, . On 
 his ground they have received the sanc- 
 tion, of the wisest men-in. all ages, and 
 consequently could not escape the notice 
 of masons, \‘Vorbegin well, is the most 
 likely means to end well: and it is judi- 
 ciously remarked, that when order and 
 method are negle€ted at the beginning, 
 they will be seldom found to take place 
 at the end, 
 
 The ceremony of opening and closing 
 a Lodge with solemnity’and decorum, Is 
 therefore universally admitted) among. 
 | masons ; and though the mode in some 
 lodges may vary, and in every degree 
 must vary, still an uniformity in the ge- 
 | neral pradtice prevails'in every lodge’; 
 | and the variation (if any) is solely occasi- 
 _ oned by a want of method, which a little 
 application might easily remove. | 
 
 "Yo condué& this ceremony with -pro- 
 priety, ought to be the peculiar study of 
 “every mason : especially of those who 
 have the honour to rule in our assem- 
 blies, ‘Po persons who. are thus digni- 
 
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 fed, every eye is naturally direted fo 
 propriety of condué and behaviour: ane 
 from them, other brethren, who are Tes 
 informed, will naturally expettito derive 
 an example worthy of imitation, 
 
 From a’share inthis ceremony no mas 
 son can be exempted.. | Ityis a general 
 concern, in which all mustassist, . This| 
 is the first request of the master,.and the! 
 prelude to all business. No soonerthas 
 ‘itbeen signified, than every. officer |re-| 
 . pairs to his station, andthe brethren rank) 
 according to their degrees, The intent) 
 of the meeting becomes the sole object of | 
 attention, and the mind is insensibly | 
 drawn from those indiscriminate subjetts | 
 of conversation, which are apt to intrude | 
 on ovr less serious moments. 
 
 This effe& accomplished, our care is 
 directed to the external avenues of the 
 lodge, and the proper officers, whose 
 province it is to discharge that duty, exe- 
 cute their trust with fidelity; and by cer- 
 tain mystic forms, of no recent date, in- 
 timate that we may safely proceed. ‘Fo 
 detect impostors among ourselves, an ad- 
 
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 . 
 erence to order in the charaer of ma- 
 sons ensues, and the lodge is either open- 
 ed or closed in solemn form. 
 
 | At opening the lodge, two purposes 
 are wisely efieied: the Master is re- 
 minded of the dignity of his charaGter, 
 and the brethren of the homage and ve- 
 mefation due from them in their sundry 
 ‘stations. These are not the only ad- 
 ‘vantagesresulting from a due observance 
 ‘of this ceremony; a reverential awe for 
 ithe Deity is inculeated, and the eye fixed 
 ‘on that objeat, from whose radiant beams 
 light only can be derived. Here weare 
 taught to adore the God of Heaven, and 
 to supplicate his protection on our well- 
 'meantendeavours. ‘The Master assumes 
 his government in due form, and under 
 ‘Tim his Wardens; who accept their trust, 
 after the customary salutations, as dis- 
 ciples of one general patron. ‘The bre- 
 thren then, with one accord, unite in 
 | duty and respect, and the ceremony con- 
 ' cludes. 
 
 At closing the lodge, a similar form 
 takes place. Here the less important du- 
 
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 ties of masonry are not passed over un 
 observed. The necessary degree of sub 
 ordination in the government of a lodge 
 is peculiarly marked, while the prop 
 tribute of gratitude is offered up to th 
 beneficent Author of life, and his ‘bless 
 ing invoked, and extended to the whol 
 fraternity. Tach brother faithfully lock 
 up the treasure which he bas acquire 
 in his own secret repository ; and, please 
 with his reward, retires, untainted an 
 uncontaminated, to enjoy, and dissemi 
 nate, among the private circle of hi 
 friends, the fruits of his labour and in 
 dustry in the lodge. 
 
 ‘Lhese are faint outlines ar a ceremo 
 ny which universally prevails among ma 
 sonsin every country, and distinguishe 
 all their meetings. It is arranged as | 
 ‘general section in every degree, andtake 
 the lead in all our illustrations. 
 
 A Prayer used at opening the Lodge. 
 
 May the favour of Heaven be upo: 
 this meeting; and as itis happily begur 
 
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 “may it be conducted with order, and clos- 
 ed with harmony! Amen. 
 
 l A Prayer used at closing the Lodge. 
 
 ») “May the blessing of Heaven rest upon 
 us,/and all regular masons! may bro- 
 therly Jove prevail, and every moral and 
 social virtue cement us! Amen. 
 ves Tue following Charges are very pro- 
 yperly recited atthe opening of the lodge 
 -—those who are best acquainted with 
 their duty, cannot be unmindful of the 
 necessity of constantly observing its pre- 
 cepts; and if there be any who through 
 'hegligence or perverseness, should not 
 ' feel the sense of a propriety, and deco- 
 rousness of manners towards their breth- 
 ren, and towards their associates, who 
 are not of the order; it may be useful to 
 remind them of their duty. 
 
 On the management of the Craft in work- 
 ing. 
 
 _ Masons employ themselves diligently 
 
 in their sundry vocations, live credita- 
 
 bly, and conform with cheerfulness to 
 Part I, F 
 
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 the government ofthe country. in whic 
 they reside. (WBE Hi ora A 
 
 pir 
 
 duly honoured by those over whém h 
 presides, Hs 21: 
 The Master, knowing himself qualif 
 ed, undertakes the government of th 
 lodge, and truly dispenses his reward 
 Siving to every brother the approbatio 
 which he merits, ee 
 
 A craftsman, who is appointed Wa 
 den of the work under the Master, | 
 true to master and fellows, carefull 
 Oversees the work, and his brethre 
 obey him. 
 
 The Master, Wardens, and brethre 
 receive their rewards justly, are faithfu 
 and carefully finish the work they begi 
 whether it be in the first or second di 
 gree; but never put the work to the firs 
 which has been accustomed to the s« 
 cond degree. 
 
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 Neither envy nor censure is discover- 
 damong masons. No brother is sup- 
 lanted, or put out of his work, if he be 
 capable to finish it; as no man, who is 
 not perfedtly skilled in the original de- 
 sign, can, with equal advantage to the 
 Master, finish the work begun by ano- 
 ther. 
 
 All employed in masonry meekly re- 
 /ceive their rewards, and use no disoblig- 
 ing name, Brother or fellow are the 
 terms or appellations they bestow on 
 each other. ‘They behave courteously 
 ‘within and without the lodge, and never 
 peor the Master till the work is finish- 
 ed. 
 
 | Laws for the government of the lodge. 
 
 (Tv 0 be rehearfed at opening the Lodge.) 
 
 _ You are to salute one another in cour- 
 téous manner, agreeable to the forms 
 establishedl among masons; you are 
 freely to give your mutual instrudtions 
 as shall be thought necessary or expedi- 
 ent, not being overseen or everheard, 
 without encroaching upon each other, 
 
 ‘ss 
 
eT 
 
 f ej 
 
 or derogating from that respe&t which: is 
 due to any gentleman, were he not, a 
 mason , for though as masons we rank 
 as brethren oma level, yet masonry ‘de- 
 prives no man of the honour ’dué to his’ 
 rank or charatler, but rather adds*to his 
 honour, esp-cially if he has deserved 
 well of the fraternity, who always ren-) 
 der honour to whom it is due, and avoid 
 ill-manners. 
 
 No private committees are to be allow- 
 ed, or separate conversations encourag- 
 ed; the Master or Wardens are not to 
 be interrupted, or any brother speaking 
 to the Master; but due decorum is tobe 
 observed, and a proper respe€t paid te 
 the Master, and presiding officers. 
 
 These laws are to be striftly enforced, 
 that harmony may be preserved, and the 
 business of the lodge be carried on with 
 
 order and regularity, 
 
 Amen. So mote it be. 
 
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 | At closing of the Lodge the following 
 charge is recited :—. xy 
 
 ~ When. the Lodge is closed, you may 
 enjoy; yourselves with innocent mirth ; 
 }but you are. carefully to avoid excess. 
 You are not to compel-any brother to a& 
 contrary to his inclination, or give of- 
 fence by word or deed, but enjoy a free 
 | and easy conversation, You are to use 
 no immoral or obscene discourse, but at 
 _ all times support with propriety the dig- 
 
 hity of your character. ~ P 
 
 You are to be cautious in your words 
 and carriage, that the most penetrating 
 stranger may not discover, or find out, 
 what is not proper to be intimated; and, 
  ifnecessary, you are to wave a discourse, 
 or manage it prudently, for the ho- 
 nour of the fraternity. 
 
 At home, and in your several neigh- 
 bourhoods, you are to behave as wise 
 and moralmen. Youare never to com- 
 municate to your families, friends, or ac- 
 quaintance, the private transactions of 
 our different assemblies ; but upon every 
 
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 occasion'to consult your own honours) 
 the reputation of the fraternity at large. 
 
 : } : tet 
 
 You are to study the preservation of 
 health, by avoiding irregularity and in- 
 temperance, that your families may not 
 be neglected and injured, or yourselves 
 disabled from attending to your necessary 
 employments in life. . 
 
 ' 
 
 If a stranger apply in theYcharaGter of 
 a mason, you are cautiously to examine | 
 him in such a method as prudence may 
 dire@t, and agreeably to the forms estab- | 
 lished among masons; that you may not 
 be imposed upon by an ignorant false 
 pretender, whom you are to reye@ with | 
 contempt, and beware of giving him any 
 secret hints of knowledge. But if you. 
 discover him to be a true and genuine 
 brother, you are to respe&t him; if he 
 be in want, you are withen prejudice to 
 relieve him, or direct him how he may be 
 relieved; you are to employ him, or re- 
 commend him to employment - however, 
 you are never charged to do beyond your 
 ability, only to prefer a poor brother, 
 who is a good man and true, before any 
 
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 ther person in the same circumstances. 
 Finally; These rules you are always 
 > observe and enforce, and alsothe du- 
 es which have been communicated in 
 ae leGture ; ; cultivating brotherly love, 
 he foundation and cape-stone, the ce- 
 ent and glory of this ancient fraternity ; 
 voiding, upon every occasion, wrant- 
 ing and quarrelling, slandering and 
 ackbiting; not permitting others to 
 lander honest brethren, but defending 
 heir charatters, and doing them good 
 ices, as far as may be consistent with 
 rour honour and safety, but no farther. 
 
 dence all may see the benign influence 
 of masonry, as all true masons have 
 lone trom the beginning of the world, 
 ind will do to the end of time. 
 
 Amen. Somoteitbe. 
 
 - Inthefirst LeCture the Mason is taught 
 the necessity of a pure heart and unsul- 
 ied morals in his approach to the Altar 
 »f Masonry—the ceremonials of previ- 
 Sus preparation and those attending his 
 nitiation are impressed on his mind by 
 
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 the most forcible motives, no Mason: q 
 observe his duty and be negligent. of 
 complete familiar acquaintance with th 
 first step in the ladder of asonic Si 
 rior 
 
 ence, as this Lecture comprises four 
 the forms and ceremonies which are o 
 served in receiving a candi‘ate as a mer 
 ber of the order; the following ques 
 ons.are inserted. 
 
 A Declaration to be assented to by eve 
 Candidate, in an adjoining apartmez 
 previous to Initiation. 
 
 “ Do you seriously declare, upc 
 your honour, before these gentlemen 
 that, unbiassed,uninfluenced by mercen 
 ry motives, you freely and voluntari 
 _ offer yourself a candidate for the myst 
 ries of Masonry ?””—1 do. ag 
 
 “ Do you seriously declare, Ppa you 
 honour, before these gentlemen, th 
 you are solely prompted to solicit the prt 
 vileges of Masonry, by a favourable op 
 nion conceived of the institution, a desit 
 of knowledge, and a sincere wish of bi 
 
 * The Stewards . the Lodge.’ 
 
: ol 
 g serviceable to our fellow-crea- 
 res ?”— do. rr any 
 
 Do you seriously declare, upon your’ 
 nour, before these gentlemen that you 
 ill cheerfully conform to all the ancient 
 stablished usages and customs of the 
 
 aternity 7 ewied 10. 
 
 /When the above Declaration is made, 
 1e Candidate is proposed in open lodge, 
 1 manner following: 
 
 “t R. W: Master and brethren, 
 
 -& At the request of Mr. A. B, [men- 
 ioning his profession and residence] 1 
 bab him in form as.a proper Candi- 
 ate for the mysteries of Masonry ; I re- 
 ‘ommend him, as worthy to partake the 
 srivileges of the fraternity ; and, in con- 
 sequence of a declaration of his inten- 
 tions voluntarily made, and properly at- 
 tested, I believe he will cheerfully con- 
 form to the rules of the Order.” | 
 
 A Prayer used at the initiation of a Can- 
 didates 
 
 “© Vouchsafe thine aid, Almighty Fa- 
 ther of the Universe, to this our present 
 
ee a 
 i Ae 
 
 convention ; and grant that this cant 
 date for masonry may dedicate and d 
 vote his life to thy service, and beco 
 a true and faithful brother among us 
 Endue him with a competence of th 
 divine wisdom, that, by the secrets « 
 our Art, he may be. better enabled t 
 display the beauties of godliness, to th 
 honour of thy holy Name! Amen 
 
 Note. Itis a duty incumbent on ever 
 Master of a lodge, jus} before the cere 
 mony of initiation takes place, to inforr 
 the candidate of the purpose and desig: 
 of the institution ; to explain the natur 
 of his solemn engagements ; and, in 
 Manner peculiar to masons alone, to re 
 quire his cheerful acquiescence to th, 
 duties of morality and virtue, and all th 
 
 Sacred tenets of the ()rder. 
 
 Charge at Initation into the first Degree 
 Broraer, 
 
 [As you are now introduced into the 
 
 first principles of Masonry, I congratu. 
 
 late you on being accepted into this an. 
 
 eient and honourable Order: ancient, as 
 
poae by 
 
 ving subsisted from time immemorial; 
 ad honourable, as tending, in every 
 yarticular, so to render all men, who 
 
 nstitution was ever raised on a better 
 srinciple, or more solid foundation ; nor 
 were ever more excellent rules and use- 
 ful maxims laid down, than are inculca- 
 ted on all persons at their initiation into 
 the mysteries of Masonry. Monarchs, 
 in-all ages, have been encouragers and 
 promoters of the Art, and have never 
 deemed it derogatory from their dignity, 
 to level themselves with the fraternity, 
 extend their privileges, and patronise 
 their assemblies.] 
 
 Asa mason you are bound to bea 
 etridt observer of the moral law, as con- 
 ‘tained in the holy writings, to consider 
 these as the unerring standard of truth 
 ‘and justice, and regulate your life and 
 ations by their divine precepts. Here- 
 ‘in is inculcated your duty to God; in 
 “never mentioning his name, but with that 
 awe and reverence which is due from a 
 creature'to his creator; to implore his 
 
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 aid in all your laudable undertaking 
 and to esteem him as the chief good :. 
 ‘to your neighbour ; in ating upon fl 
 “square, and doing unto him as you wi 
 he should do unto you s-r-and to you 
 self; in avoiding ail irregularity and 
 temperance, which may impair your 
 culties, or debase the dignity » of yo 
 profession. A zealous attachment 
 these duties will ensure public and pl 
 vate esteem. 
 
 In thevstate, you are to be a quiet at 
 peaceable subjedt, true to your sovereig 
 and just to your country ; you are not. 
 countenance disloyalty or rebellion, b: 
 patiently submit to legal authority, at 
 
 conform with cheerfulness to the gover 
 ment of the kingdom in which you live 
 
 -[In your outward demeanour be pa 
 ticularly careful to avoid censure or r 
 proach ; and beware of those who me 
 artfully endeavour to insinuate themse 
 ves into your esteem, witha view to b 
 tray your virtuous resolutions, or mal 
 you swerve from the principles of thisrii 
 stitution. Let not interest, favour, « 
 
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 rejudice, bias your integrity, or influ- 
 oce you to be guilty of a dishonourable 
 action; but let your condué and behavi- 
 our be regular and uniform, and your de- 
 | portment suitable to the dignity of your 
 Egle ] 
 
 Above all, practise benevolence and 
 | charity; for by these virtues, masons 
 | have been distinguished inevery age and 
 country. [The imconceivable pleasure 
 of contributing toward the relief of our 
 | fellow-creatures, is truly experienced by 
 persons of a humane disposition; who 
 are naturally excited, by sy mpathy, to 
 ' extend their aid in alleviation of the mi- 
 _ series of others. © Jl:is encourages the 
 ' generous mason to distribute his bounty 
 with cheerfulness. Supposing himself 
 in the situation of an unhappy sufferer, 
 he listens to his complaints with atten- 
 tion, bewails his misfortunes, and speedi- 
 ly relieves his distress | 
 
 ———— 
 
 The next obje& of your attention is 
 our excellent Constitutions. "Jhese con- 
 tain the history of masonry from the ear- 
 
 liest periods, with an account of illustri- 
 Part 1, G 
 
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 ous persons who have enriched the Art 
 in different countries ; and the laws an 
 charges, by which the bréthren hay 
 been long governed. ' r ae 
 4], ON OPI RT vt 
 A punctual attendance on-our assem~ 
 blies we next enjoin, especially on the 
 duties of the lodge to which you may be~ 
 long. ‘There, as in all other regular 
 meetings of the fraternity, you are to be-~ 
 have with order and decorum, that hare! 
 mony may be preserved, and, the: busi- 
 ness of masonry be properly conduéted.’ 
 [The rules of good manners you are not 
 to violate ; neither are you to use! any 
 unbecoming language, in derogation of 
 the name of God, or toward the corrup- 
 tion of good manners: yeu are not to 
 introduce or maintain any dispute about 
 religion or politics ; or behave irreverent-' 
 ly while the lodge is engaged in what is 
 serious and important: but you are ‘to 
 pay a proper deference and respect to the 
 Master and presiding officers, and dili- 
 gently apply to your work in the Art, 
 that you,may sooner become a proficient: 
 therein, as well for your own credit, as. 
 the honour of the brethren by whom you 
 have been received. ] 5 yl 
 
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 Although, your frequent appearance 
 at our regular meetings is earnestly so- 
 licited, yet it is not meant that. masonry 
 should interfere with your necessary avo- 
 cations ; for these are on no account tu 
 be negle€ted: neither are you to suffer 
 your zeal forthe institution, to lead you 
 into argument with those who, through 
 ignorance, may ridicule it. At your 
 leisure hours, you are to study the libe- 
 ral arts and sciences ; and that you may 
 improve. in masonic disquisitions, con- 
 verse with well-informed brethren, who 
 will be always as ready to 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. Hf, in the circle of your 
 acquaintance, you find a person desirous 
 of being initiated into masonry, be par- 
 ticularly attentive not torecommend him, 
 unless you are convinced he will con- 
 form to our rules; that the honour, glory 
 and reputation of the institution may be 
 
eee aan 
 
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 firmly established, and the world at large 
 convinced of its good effeAs.. 
 
 [From the attention you have paid te 
 the recital of this charge, we are led t 
 hope that you will estimate the real value 
 of free-masonry ; and always imprint on 
 your mind the dictates of truth, honour, 
 and justice. | 
 
 ‘Tne second Leéture explains the rea- 
 sons and obligations which influence out 
 ceremonies, and shews us the beauty 
 and excellence of the Institution, itration- 
 ally accounts for the origin of our hiero- 
 glyphical instru€tion, and convinees us 
 of the advantages which will ever ac: 
 company a faithful observance of our 
 duty ;* it illustrates, at the same time, 
 ‘certain particulars, of which our ignor- 
 ance might lead us into error, and which, 
 as masons, we are indispensably bound 
 to know. | ’ 
 
 ‘Yo make a daily progress in the Art 
 is our constant duty, and expressly re- 
 quired by our general laws. Whatend 
 canbe more noble, than the pursuit of 
 
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 frie ? what motive more alluring, than 
 the pratice of justice ? or'what’instruc- 
 tion more beneficial, than an accurate 
 elucidation of symbolical mysteries which 
 vend to embellish and adorn the mind ? 
 Every thing that strikes the eye, more 
 immediately engages the attention, and 
 imprints on the memory serious and 
 lsolemn truths ; hence masons, univer- 
 sally adopting this method of inculcating 
 the tenets of their Order by typical figures 
 and allegorical emblems, prevent their 
 ‘mysteries from descending into the fami- 
 liat reach of inattentive and unprepared 
 ‘Novices, from whom they might not re- 
 ceive due veneration. 
 
 Our records inform us, that the usages. 
 _and customs of masons have ever corre- 
 sponded with those of the Egy tian phi- 
 losophers, to which they bear anearaf- 
 finity. Unwilling to expose their mys- 
 teries to vulgar eyes, they concealed 
 their particular tenets, and principles of 
 polity, under hieroglvphical figures ; and 
 expressed thier notions of govern nent 
 by signs jand symbols, which they com- 
 municated to their Magi alone, who were 
 
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 bound. by cath notto reveal them; “7 
 Pythagorean system seems to have bee: 
 established on a similar plan, and man 
 orders of a more recent:date. | Masonry. 
 however, is not only the most. ancient, 
 but the most moral institution, that ever 
 subsisted; every charaéter, figure, and 
 emblem, depifted ina Lodge, has amo- 
 ral tendency, and inculcates the pradtice 
 of virtue. or ¢ 
 
 Here is explained to us also the na- 
 ture and princip'es of our constitution, 
 ‘and teaches us to discharge with proprie= 
 ty the duties of the different departments 
 which we are nominated to sustain in the 
 government of alodge. Here, too, our 
 ornaments are displayed, our jewels and 
 furniture specified, and a proper atten. 
 tion is paid to our ancient and venerable 
 patrons. 
 
 To this remark little can Le added, to 
 explain the subje& of this leQure, or 
 essist the industricus mason to acquire 
 it. A punétual attendance on the duties 
 ofa lodge, we recommend as the most 
 effe€tual means to enable him to become 
 
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 aaster of it; and.a diligent application 
 2 the truths it demonstrates, will always 
 line him to improve by the example 
 f the original patrons of the Art. 
 
 This leGture also forcibly -inculcates 
 he mostinstru@tive lessons. Brotherly 
 ove, relief, and truth, are themes on 
 vhich we here expatiate ; and the car- 
 linal-virtues escape not our notice.---By 
 he exercise of brotherly love, we are 
 aught to regard the whole human spe- 
 “ies as one family, the high and low, the 
 ‘ich and poor ; who, as created by one 
 Almighty Parent, and inhabitants of the 
 same planet, are to aid, support, and 
 srotect each other. On this principle, . 
 Masonry unites men ef every country, 
 sect, , and opinion, and conciliates true 
 friendship among those who might other- 
 wise have remained at a perpetual dis- 
 lance.----Relief is the next tenet of our 
 profession. To reileve the distressed, 
 is a duty incumbent on all men: but par. 
 ticularly masons, who are linked toge. 
 ther by an indissoluble chain of sincere 
 affeCtion. ‘fo sooth the unhappy, to 
 sympathise with their misfortunes, to’ 
 
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 compassionate their miseries, and to1 
 store peace to their troubled minds, 
 the grand aim we have in view. Onth 
 basis, we establish our friendships, at 
 form our connexions ----Truthis a divi 
 attribute, and the foundation of ever 
 virtue. fo be good:andtrue, is the firs 
 lesson we are taught: in masonry. (€ 
 this theme we contemplate, and by it 
 dictates endeavour to regulate our con 
 du€t: hence, influenced: by this oprinci 
 ple, hypocrisy and decéit are unknown 
 sincerity and plain-dealing ate 
 us, and the heart and tongue join in pr 
 moting each other’s welfare, and rejoic 
 ing in each other’s prosperity. 
 _ To this illustration succeeds an expla 
 nation of the four cardinal virtues---tem 
 petance, fortitude, prudence, and justice 
 By the first, we are instructed to gover 
 the passions, and check unruly desires 
 The health of the bo 'y, and the dignity 
 of the species, are equally concerned ii 
 a faithful observance of it. By the se 
 cond, we are taught to resist temptation 
 and encounter danger with spirit and re 
 solution. ‘This virtueis equally distan 
 
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 lom rashness and cowardice : and whe- 
 rer possesses it, is seldom shaken, and. 
 ver overthrown, by the storms that 
 arround him. By the third. we are in- 
 
 | ru@ted to regulate our condud by the 
 iGtates of reasor, and to judge and de-. 
 srmine with propriety in the execution 
 f every thing that may tend to promote 
 ither present or future well-being. On 
 his virtue all the others depend ; itis 
 herefore the chief jewel thai can adorn 
 he human frame. Justice is the boun- 
 lary of right, and constitutes the cement 
 of civil society. Without the exercise. 
 sf this virtue, universal confusion would 
 nsue_; lawless force would overcome 
 he principles of equity, and social inter- 
 course no longerezist. As justice in a 
 great measure constitutes the real good 
 man, so it is represented as the perpe- 
 tual study of the accomplishcd mason. 
 
 The illustration of these virtues is ac- 
 companied with some general observa- 
 tions on the equality observed among ma- 
 sons. In our assemblies no estrange- 
 ment of behaviour is discovered. An 
 
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 uniformity of opinion, which is useful | 
 exigencies, and pleasing in familiat i 
 universally prevails, strengthens all th 
 ties of friendship, and equally promot¢ 
 love andesteem. Masons are, brethre 
 by a double tie, and among brothet 
 should exist no invidious distin@tions 
 ‘Though merit be always: respedted, an 
 honour rendered to whom it is due, thi 
 same principles govern all. A king 1 i 
 reminded, that although a crown ma 
 adorn his head, or a sceptre his hand 
 the blood in his veins is derived from thi 
 common parent of mankind, and is ‘ng 
 better than that of the meanest subje@ 
 
 artist, is taught, that, equally with others 
 he is by nature exposed to infirmity and 
 disease; and that an unforeseen misfor4 
 tune, or a disordered frame, may impaift 
 his faculties and level him withthe most 
 ignorant of his species. ‘This checks 
 pride, and incites courtesy of behaviour. 
 Men of inferior talents, or not placed by 
 fortune in such exalted stations, are im- 
 structed to regard their superiors with 
 
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 >culiar esteem, when they behold them, 
 wested of pride, vanity, and external 
 randeur, condescending, inthe badge 
 ?innocence and bond of friendship, to 
 ace wisdom, and follow virtue, assisted 
 if those who are ofa rank beneath them, 
 ‘irtue is true nobility, and wisdom the 
 rannel by which virtue is directed and 
 sniveyed; wisdom and virtue only can 
 stinguish masons. 
 
 PpirQyt 
 
 E ‘These leQures, with forms adopted at 
 1e opening and closing ofa lodge, com- 
 ehend the whole of the Virst Degree 
 masonry. This plan has the advan- 
 ge of regularity 10 recommend it, the 
 pport of precedent and authority, and’ 
 1¢ sanction and respect which flow from 
 atiquity. The whole is aregular sys- © 
 2m of morality, conceived in a strain of 
 ieresting allegory, which must untold 
 's beauties to the candid and industrious 
 hamirer, 
 
 Remarks on the Second Degree. 
 
 MASONRY i is a progressive science, 
 nd is divided into different classes or 
 egrees, for the more regular advance- 
 
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 ment in the knowledge of its myster 
 According to the progress we make, 
 limit or extend our inquiries ; and, 
 proportion to our capacity, we attain 
 a less or greater degree of perfe€tion 
 
 Masonry includes within its circle 
 most every branch of polite learnin 
 Under the veil of its mysteries, is co! 
 prehended a regular system of scienc 
 Many of its illustrations, to the confin 
 genius, may appear unimportant ; b 
 the man of more enlarged faculties w 
 perceive them to be, in the highest d 
 gree, useful and interesting. ‘lo plea 
 the accomplished scholar, and ingenio 
 artist, masonry is wisely planned; an 
 in the investigation of its latent doctrine 
 the philosopher and mathematician mi 
 experience equal delight and satisfa 
 lion. uy : 
 
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 To exhaust the various subjects 
 
 which it treats, would transcend the po! 
 ers. of the brightest genius ; still, ho} 
 ever, nearer approaches to perfecti 
 may be made, and the man of wisdo 
 
 will not check the progress of his abi 
 
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 ies, though the task he attempts may 
 it first seem insurmountable. Persever- 
 ince and application remove each diffi- 
 ulty as it occurs; every step he advances 
 1ew pleasures open to his view, and in- 
 struction of the noblest kind attends his 
 researches. In the diligent pursuit of © 
 knowledge, the intellectual faculties are 
 employed, in promoting the glory of God, 
 | nd the good of man. 
 
 _ Such is the result of every illustration 
 in masonry. Reverence tor the Deity, 
 and gratitude for the blessings of heaven, 
 re inculcated inevery degree. ‘This.s 
 the termination cf our inquiries, and 
 eyond these limits our capacities cannot 
 reach. 
 
 he first degree is well calculated to 
 enforce the duties of morality, and im- 
 print on the memory the noblest princi- 
 an which can adorn the human mind. 
 It is therefore the best introduGion to 
 the second degree, which not only ex- 
 tends the same plan, but comprehends a 
 more diffusive system of knowledge. 
 Here praétice and Peery J join, in quali- 
 Parti. 
 
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 fying the industrious mason to share t 
 pleasures which an advancement in th 
 cirt must necessarily afford. Listenin 
 with attention to the wise opinions of e 
 perienced craftsmen on important su 
 jects, he gradually familiarises his mi 
 to useful instruGtion, and is soon enable 
 to investigate truths of the utmost co 
 cern in the general transaélions of life. 
 
 From this system proceeds a ration 
 amusement; while the mental power 
 are fully employed, the judgmentis pr 
 perly exercised. A spirit of emulatiot 
 prevails ; and all are induced to vie, whe 
 shall most excel in promoting the yalua 
 ble rules of the institution. pa 
 
 The first LeGture of the second de 
 gree accurately elucidates the mode 
 introduction into that particular class: 
 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 impor. 
 tance, and convinces him of the neces. 
 sity of strictly adhering to every estab. 
 lished usage of the Order. Here he is 
 
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(orn y 
 
 entrusted with particular tests, to enable 
 im to prove his title to the privileges of 
 this degree, while satisfactory reasons 
 are given for their origin. Many duties, 
 which cement in the firmest union well- 
 informed brethren, are illustrated in this 
 Leaure ; andan opportunity is given to 
 ‘Mnake such advances in masonry, as will 
 always distinzuish the abilities of those 
 who have arrived at preferment. 
 
 | The knowledge of this LeGure is ab- 
 solutely necessary for all craftsmen; and 
 as it recapitulates the ceremony of initi- 
 ation, and contains many other important 
 particulars, no officer of a lodge should 
 be unacquainted with. 
 
 | Charge at Initiation into the econd De- 
 : gree. 
 
 Broruer, 
 
 Being advanced to the second degree 
 of masonry, we congratulate you on your 
 preferment. ‘’he internal, and not the 
 external, qualifications of a man, are 
 what masonry regards. Asyou increase 
 
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| 88 | 
 in knowledge, you will improve in socia 
 intercourse, See a | . | 
 ) erie tos 
 It is unnecessary to recapitulate th 
 duties which, as a mason, youare boun 
 ‘to discharge ; or enlarge on thé necessis 
 ty of a stri€t adherence to them, as you 
 own experience must have eéstablishe 
 their value. It may be sufficient to ob 
 serve, that, your past behaviour and re- 
 gular deportment have merited the hon- 
 our which we have now conferred ;' and 
 in your new charaéter, itis expected that 
 you will conform to the principles of the 
 Order, by steadily persevering in the 
 practice of every commendable virtue. 
 
 The study of the liberal arts, that va- 
 luable branch of education, which tends 
 so efieclually to polish and adorn the 
 mind, is earnestly recommended to your 
 consideration ; especially the science of 
 geometry, which is established as the 
 basis ofour Art. [Geometry, or Mason- 
 ry, originally synonymous terms, being 
 of a divine and moral nature, is enriched 
 with the most useful knowledge; while 
 it proves the wonderful properties of na- 
 
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 ture, it demonstrates the more’ important’ 
 truths of morality. ] 
 
 The solemnity of our ceremonies re- 
 
 quires from you a serious deportment; 
 
 you are therefore to be particularly at- 
 
 tentive to your behaviour in our'regular 
 
 assemblies ; to preserve our ancient us- 
 ages and customs sacred and inviolable; 
 and induce others, by your example, to 
 
 held them in veneration. 
 
 Our laws and regulations you are 
 strenuously to support ; and be always 
 ready to assist in seeing them duly exe- 
 cuted. You are not to palliate, or ag- 
 gravate, the offences of your brethren; 
 but, in the decision of every trespass 
 against our rules, you are to judge with 
 candour, admonish with friendship, and 
 _reprehend with justice. 
 
 In our private assemblies, as a crafts- 
 ‘man, you may offer your sentiments and 
 opinions on such subjects as are regular- 
 ly introduced in the Le@ure; «nd by this 
 privilege, you may !mprove your iniel- 
 leGtual powers ; qualify yourselt to be- 
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 come an useful member of society: and, 
 like a skilful brother, strive to excel i 
 every thing that is good and great. 
 [All regular signs and summonses, | 
 given and received, you are duly to-ho- 
 nour and punétually to obey ;. inasmuch | 
 as they consist with our professed prin- 
 ciples. You are to supply the wants, 
 and relieve the necessities, of your 
 brethren, to the utmost of your power 
 and ability: and on no account are to. 
 wrong them, or to see them wronged; | 
 but to apprise them of approaching dan- 
 ger, and view their interest as insepraa-_ 
 ble from your own. 
 
 Such is the nature of your engage. | 
 ments as a craftsman; and to these du-— 
 ties you are bound by the most sacred” 
 tress . : 
 
 The second Le@ure of this degree’ 
 presents an ample field tor the man of 
 genius to perambulate. It cursorily spe- 
 cifies the particular classes of masonry, : 
 
 and explains the requisite qualifications © 
 
 for preferment in each. In the expla-— 
 
ron 
 
 ations of our usages, many’ remarks 
 ire introduced, equally, useful to the 
 >xperienced artist and the sage moralist, 
 [he various operations of the mind are 
 lemonstrated; as far as they will admit 
 of elucidation, anda fund of extensive © 
 science is explored throughout. Tiere 
 we find employment for leisure hours, 
 ace science from its original source, and 
 Jrawing the attention to the sum of per- 
 ‘eGtion, contemplate with admiration 
 he wonderful works of the Creator. Ge- 
 ymetry is displayed, with all its powers 
 ind properties; and, in the disquisition 
 xf this science, the mind. is filled with 
 sleasure anddelight. Such is the lati- 
 ude of this lecture, that the most judi- 
 cious may fail in an attempt to explain it, 
 as the rational powersare exerted to their 
 atmost stretch, in illustrating the beau- 
 ties of nature, and demonstrating the 
 nore important truths of morality. 
 
 Tn this lecture recourse is had to the 
 origin of the institution, and masonry is 
 viewed under two denominations, opera- 
 tive and speculative. hese are sepa- 
 rately considered. and the principles on 
 
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 which both’ are founded) particularlyes 
 plained. Their affinity is pointed o 
 by allegorical figures, and ‘typical ‘res| 
 presentaticns. Here the rise of our go- 
 vernment, or division into classes, is ex- 
 amined; the disposition of our rulers}| 
 supreme and subordinate, is traced; and| 
 reasons are assigned for the establish 
 ment of several of our present practi cése 
 ‘Yhe progress made in architecture, pare 
 ticularly in the reign of Solomon, is re= 
 marked , the number of artists employ-| 
 ed in building the temple of Jerusalem, 
 and the privileges which they enjoyed, 
 are specified ; the period stipulated. for 
 rewar iing merit is fixed, and the inimi= 
 table mural to which that circumstance 
 alludes; is explained ; the creation of the 
 world is described ; and manv particu- 
 lars recited, all of which have been care-’ 
 fully preserved among masons, and trans- 
 mitted from one age to another by oral” 
 tradition. In short, this te¢ture contains 
 a store of valuable knowledge, founded 
 on reasonand sacred record, both enter, 
 taining and instructive. The whole; 
 operates powerfully in enforcing the 
 veneration due to aitiquity. 
 
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 | _ Circumstances of great, Sli cnec to 
 ne fraternity are here -panticularised, 
 nd many traditional tenets and customs 
 
 firmed by sacred and profane record. 
 ‘he celestial and terrestrial globes are 
 > pee with a minute accuracy; and 
 ere the accomplished gentleman may 
 isplay his talents to advantage, in the 
 pucidation of the sciences, which are 
 jassed in aregular arrangement. The: 
 ode ofrewarding meritis pointed out ; 
 i€ marks of distin¢lion which were con- 
 rred on our ancient brethren, as the 
 ward of excellence, are named; and 
 .¢ duties, as well as the privileges, of 
 .e first branch of their male offspring, 
 fined. This leGure also contains ob- 
 rvations on the validity of our forms, 
 id concludes with the most powerful 
 centives to the practice of piety and 
 rtue. 
 
 ‘The orders of architeGure come under 
 jnsideration in this IeGlure ; a brief de- 
 ription of them may therefore noi be 
 proper. 
 
 By order in architeure, is meant a 
 stem of all the members, propartions, 
 
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 and ofnaments of columns and pilastefs 
 or, itisa regular arrangement of the pra 
 jecting parts of a building, which, unite 
 with those of a column, form a beaw 
 ful, perfe@l, and complete whole. Froi 
 the first formation of society, order 
 archite€ture may be traced. When th 
 rigour of seasons ebliged men tocontriy 
 shelter from the inclemency of the we 
 ther, we learn that they first planted treg 
 on end, and then laid others across, 
 support acovering, The bands whie 
 conneéted those trees at top and botto 
 are saidto have given rise to the idea’ 
 the base and ca; ital of pillars; and, fro 
 this simple hint, originally proceede 
 the more improved art of architeClure. 
 
 ' The five orders are thus classed - th 
 ‘Luscan, Doric, Tonic, Corinthian, an 
 Composite. ; 
 
 The Tuscan is the most simple al 
 solid of the five orders. It was inve 
 ed in Tuscany, whence it derives 
 name. Its column is seven diamete 
 high ; and its capital, base, and entab 
 ture have but few mouldings. Ihe si 
 
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 blicity of the consirudtion of this colunx.. 
 enders it eligible where ornament would 
 re superfluous. 
 
 ‘Yhe Doric order, which is plain and 
 natural, is the most ancient, and was in- 
 ented by the Greeks. Its column is 
 right diameters high, and hasseldom any 
 prnaments on base or capital, except 
 mouldings ; though the frieze is distin- 
 guished by triglyphs and metopes, and 
 he triglyphs compose the ornaments of 
 the friezew’ Lhe solid composition of this 
 order, gives it a preference, in struc- 
 oat where strength, and a noble sim- 
 ae are chiefly required. 
 
 The Doric is the best proportioned of 
 ulthe orders. The several parts of 
 Which it is composed are founded on the 
 iatural position of solid bodies. In its 
 arst invention it was more simple than in 
 ts present state. In after-times, when 
 t began to be adorned, it gained the name 
 3f Doric ; for when it was construéted in 
 ts plimitive and simple form, the name 
 of Tuscan was conferred on it. Hence 
 the Tuscan precedes the Doric in rank, 
 
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 en-account of its resemblance to that z 
 lar in its original state. - 
 
 The Ionic bears a kind of. ‘ean P a 
 portion between the-more’solid and. de 
 licate orders, Its column is nime dian a 
 ters high 5; its capital - is adorned wit 
 volutes, dhe its cornice has. dential 
 There is both delicacy and ingenuity dis 
 played i in this pillar ;~the inyention ¢ 
 whichis attributed to the Lonians, asth 
 famous temple of Diana at Ephesus wa 
 of this order. It is said toh ave: be 
 formed after the medel of an agt | 
 young woman, of anel 
 sed inher hair; as acon 
 ric order, which was form 
 a strong robust man. 
 
 The Corinthian, the richest of the a v 
 orders, is deemed a master-piece of ar 
 and was invented at Corinth by Callima 
 chus. Its column is ten diameters high 
 and its capital.is adorned with two roy 
 of leaves, and eight volutes, which sus 
 tain the abacus. The frieze is ornamen 
 e1 with curious devices, the cornice wi 
 denticles and modillions. This order 
 used in stately and superb strudtures. 
 
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 Callimachus is saidto have taken the 
 hint of the capital of this pillar from the 
 following remarkable circumstance. Ac- 
 ciuentally passing by the tombofa young 
 ‘lady, he perceived a basket of toys, co- 
 vered with a tile placed overan acanthus, 
 root, having been ieit there by her nurse. 
 As the branches grew up, they encom- 
 passed the basket, till, arriving at the 
 file, ey met with an chstrudiion, and 
 ‘bentdownwards. 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; andthe volute, 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 vo- 
 'lutes of the Ionic. Its column has the 
 quarter-round as the Tuscan and Doric 
 orders, is ten diameters high, and its cor- 
 nice has denticles or simple modillions, 
 . This pillar is generally found in build- 
 ings,where strength, clegance, and beau- 
 ty are displayed. 
 
 Part l. I 
 
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 .and essentially differ from. each other : 
 
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 The ‘ancient: and original | orders © 
 architecture, revered by masons, aren 
 more than three, the Doric, Jonic, and 
 Corinthian. Yo these the Romans hav 
 added two, the T uscany Meal ak made 
 plainer than the Doric 3 and t he. 
 posite, which was. more pt rin ae 
 not more ae a than the ( ovine ian 
 
 shew aeeategy and ‘particular c cl varadte! 
 
 the two others have ‘nothing’ but wha: 
 is borrowed, and differ only. accidentally 
 the ‘Tuscan is the Dorie i in. its aoa 
 state , the Composite is the Cori n 
 enriched with the Tonic. To the G sek : 
 and not to the Romans, we are ‘indebte: 
 
 for. what is great, iudicionte? and distin¢ 
 in architeQture, 
 
 These observations are antndeata 
 induce the industrious craftsman to pur. 
 sue his researches into the risé and pro- 
 gress of archite€lure, by consulting | the 
 
 Worle of learned writers professedly 
 “upon the subject, ge 
 
 belwork 
 
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 Ananalysis of the human faculties is 
 palso given in this leCture, in, which the 
 five external, senses particularly, claim 
 AttENtONe 5) on): SHIA 
 
 23 
 
 When these topics ‘are proposed in our 
 }assemblies, we are not confined to any 
 peculiar mode of explanation ; every man 
 | being at liberty’ to offer his sentiments 
 )under proper restrictions: The follow- 
 i. ig thoughts on this important branch of 
 ! learning may, however, be useful : | 
 
 4 
 
 | \"Phe’senses we are to consider as the 
 )gifts of Nature, and though not the ac- 
 quisition of our reasoning faculty, yet, 
 hia the use of them, are still subject to 
 Teason, Reason, properly employed, 
 confirms the documents of Nature, which 
 are always true and wholesome: she dis- 
 ! tinguishes the good from the bad ; rejects 
 ithe last with modesty, adheres to the 
 first with reverence, 
 
 aah 
 
 1 Sori 2 ; 
 . The.objects of human knowledge age 
 | innumerable ; the channels by wuich this 
 ? 
 
 knowledge is conveyed. are few. Among 
 lthese, the perception of external th 
 
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 by the'senses, and: the: information 
 receive from human testimony, are n 
 
 well as in human i¢stinony ‘give y 
 formation, things are signified by signs’ 
 Ia. one as well as the othet, the’ mind: 
 cither by oricinal 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 cli- 
 mates and nations, and the skill of inter 
 preting them, is not acquired, but in- 
 nate. Bete 
 
 i 
 - Having made these obseryations, we 
 shall proceed to give a brief descriptior 
 
 1 
 py Ly Se f = 
 : TE O2 te 
 
 of the five senses. me 
 
 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 reeiprocal- 
 ly to communicate to each other; our 
 
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 ‘thoughts and intentions, our purposes 
 and desires: while our reason is capable 
 OF mache 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 impor- 
 tant part. of our knowledge by the in- 
 formation of others. Yor these purposes 
 we are endowed with hearing, that, by 
 a proper exertion of our rational powers, 
 our happimess may be complete. 
 
 Seeing is that sense by which we dis- 
 tinguish objets, and in an instant of 
 time, without change of place or situa- 
 _ tion, view armies in battle array, figures 
 _ ofthe most stately structures, and all 
 _ the agreeable variety displayed in the 
 ‘landscape of nature. By this sense we 
 | find our way in the pathless ocean, tra- 
 _ verse the globe oftheearth, determireits 
 figuré and dimensions, and delineate any 
 region or quarter of it. By it we mea+ 
 sure the planetary orbs, and make mew 
 discoveries in the sphere of the fixed 
 stars.’” Nay more ; by it we perceive'tire 
 I2 
 
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 tempers and» dispostions, the passions 
 affeétions, of our fellow-créatures, when 
 they wish most to conceéalthem,,sothat 
 though the tongue might ibestaught to. 
 lie and dissemble, the countenance would. 
 display the hypocrisy. tothe discerning - 
 eye. ‘En fine, the rays) of light, which | 
 administer to this sense,. are the most, 
 astonishing parts of the inanimate crea- 
 tion, and render ‘the eyé a peculiar 
 objet of admiration? ¥° 70S etenoigss 
 
 wy + JET Ew) 10 wootkie2 
 
 Of all the faculties, sight is, the no-. 
 blest. The structure of the eye, and.its 
 appurtenances, evince the admirable con- 
 trivance of Nature for performing: all its) 
 various external and internal motions, | 
 while the variety displayed in the eyes. 
 of different animals, suited to their seve- 
 ral ways of life, clearly demonstratés this- 
 orgin te be the master-piece of Nature’s 
 
 work, LPO YEO OEE 
 E D&f 
 
 Feeling is that sense by which we dis-* 
 tingnish the different qualities.of bodies;, 
 such as heat and cold, hardness. and,- 
 softness, roughness and. smoothness,,, 
 figure, ‘solidity, motion, and-eztension: 
 
 - ~ “ft — 
 
 + 1 
 
[ 103} 
 ich, by means of certain cofresponds 
 
 y sensations of touch, are presented 
 the mind” as realo external qualities; 
 
 the’ conception or belief of them is: 
 rariably “conne@ed with those cotrés-: 
 
 ding sensations, by an original prin~ 
 yle of human nature, which far, iran- 
 ends our watt boule Bi 
 
 All knowledge beyond our original i) 
 rceptions is got by experience. The 
 nstancy of Nature’s laws conneéts the 
 yn'with the thing signified, and we rely 
 | the continuance of that connection 
 nich experience hath discovered. 
 These three senses, hearing, seeing; 
 d-feéling, are deemed peculiarly es-: 
 ntial among masons. | 
 
 Smelling is that sense by which we 
 tinguish odours, the various kinds of 
 ich convey different impressions tothe. 
 ind. Animal and vegetable bodies, 
 d indeed most other bodies, while ex- 
 sed to the air, continually send forth: + 
 uvia of vast subtilty, as well in’ the 
 te of lifeand growth, as in the state 
 j fermentation and putrefation. © ‘The 
 
f 104 J 3 
 volatile particles probably repel eae 
 other, and scatter themselves in the ay 
 till they meet with other bodies to whi¢ 
 they bear a chemical affinity, with w hi 
 they unite, and form new concrete 
 ‘Phese efluvia being drawn into the ne 
 trils along with the air, are the mean B 
 which all bodies are smelled. Hence | 
 is evident, that there is'/a’ manifest ay 
 pearance of design in thegteat Creator 
 having planted the organ of sméll'inth 
 inside of that canal, through which th 
 air continually passes in respiration. © 
 
 - Tasting enables us to make a prope 
 distin@tion in the choice of our fooc 
 The organ of this sense guards the ey 
 trance of the alimentary canal, as thi 
 of smell guards the entrance of the cane 
 for respiration. From the situation € 
 both these organs, it is plain that the 
 were intended by Nature to distinguig 
 wholesome tood from thatwhich is nause 
 ous.,, Every thing that enters into th 
 stomach. must undergo the scrutiny ¢ 
 Tasting ; and by it we are capable © 
 discerning the changes which the sam 
 body undergoes in the different compo 
 
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 ions ofart, cookery, chemistry, phar- 
 ACY, &e. 
 
 Smelling and T asting are inseparably 
 nnetted, and it is by the unnatural, 
 nd df iife men commonly lead in socie- 
 3 that these senses are rendered less 
 to ‘perform their natural offices. 
 
 ‘The: proper use of these five senses 
 tables us to form just and accurate no- 
 is of the operations of Nature; and 
 hen we refleét onthe objects with which 
 ir senses are gratified, we become con- 
 fious of them, and are enabled to attend 
 “them, till they become familiar objetts 
 ‘thought. 
 
 The senses, and indeed all the opera- 
 ns of the mind, are so difficult to under- 
 and, and to analise, that the most ju- 
 icious may fail in the attempt to explain 
 1em. The mind is ultimately afiected 
 y the senses ; when that is diseased, 
 very. sense loses its virtue. ‘lhe fabric 
 | the mind, as well as that of the body, 
 > Curious and wonderful; the faculties 
 i the one are adapted to their several 
 nds with equal wisdom, and no less 
 
[1086 7 
 propriety, than the organ of the othe 
 ‘Phe inconceivable wisdom ofan Almi 
 ty Being is displayed in the struure 
 the mind, which extends its power oy 
 every branch of science 3"/ and is thet 
 fore a theme peculiarly worthy of atte 
 tion. «In the arts-and sciences whit 
 have least connexion with the mind, ij 
 faculties are still the engines. which 4 
 must employ ; the better we understan 
 their nature and use, their defects an 
 disorders, we shall apply them, with,1H 
 greater success. Inthe noblest, arts, 
 mind-is the subje&. HpaD Ww mR, we. op 
 
 rate. Nie } Bong Qo 
 
 Wise men agree, that hoe ethan 1 
 Way) to the knowledge of Nature’ 
 works---.the way of observation and e 
 periment. By our constitution we h: 
 a strong propensity to trace particu 
 facts and observations to general rule 
 znd to apply those rules to account fo 
 other effects, or to direét us in the: preg 
 duftion of them. ‘This procedure of th 
 understanding is familiar to every hu n 
 creature in the common affairs “Ct a 
 and is the only means by which 4 any re 
 discovery in philosophy can be made.” 
 
Tok? T] 
 
 -©n the mind all our knowledge must 
 f epend; what, therefore, can bea more 
 roper subje@t for the investigation of 
 hasons?. By anatomical dissectiom and 
 setyation,: we become acquainted with 
 ne body ; butitis by the anatomy of the 
 ‘ind alone we. discover its powers and 
 rinciplesesd: (yi ' eras | 
 
 Vosum up the whole of this transcen- 
 ett measure ‘of God’s bounty to man, 
 é ‘shall add, that memory, imagination, 
 ste, reasoning, moral perception, and 
 I the’ aétive powers of the soul, pre-“ 
 snt avast’ and boundless field for phi- 
 »sophical disquisition, which far ex- 
 2eds human inquiry, _and are peculiar 
 lysteries, known only to Nature, and to 
 Fature’s God, to whom we and-all are 
 
 adebted for creation, preservation, and 
 very blessing we enjoy. 
 
 D 
 
 l2 From this theme we proceed to illus: 
 rate the moral advantages of Geometry ; = 
 ‘sabjeét on which the following obser- 
 bec may not be unacceptable, 
 
 _ Geometry, the first and noblest of sci- 
 laces, is the basis on which the super- 
 
t 108 J 
 structure of masonry is eretted. By g 
 metry, we may curiously trace Nat 
 through her various windings, ‘ 
 most concealed recesses... By it 
 
 discover the meer. m, 
 
 goodness of the gran 
 universe, and view with de at th 
 portions which conneé “this polity 
 chine. By it, we may < discover hoy 
 planets move in their different 2 
 and demonstrate their various rev 
 tions. By it, we may’ account for 
 return of seasons, and the variet 
 ‘scenes which each season displays to 
 discerning eye. Numberless worlds 
 around us, all framed by the Peed 
 vine Artist, which roll through the 
 expanse, and are all condu@ted by © 
 same unerring laws of Nature. | 
 
 A survey of Nature, and the ob: 
 vation of her beautiful proportions, 
 determined man to imitate the di 
 plan, and study symmetry and o 
 ‘This gave rise to societies, and birt 
 every useful art, ‘The architeé bi 
 to design, and the plans which he 
 down, being improved by experience 
 
\y : [ 109 J 
 
 Hime, haye produced works which are 
 the admiration of every age. 
 
 L Grammar teaches the proper arrange- 
 iment of words according to the idiom or 
 dialed of any particular people ; and that 
 excellency of eee cialon, which ena- 
 bles us to speak or write a language with 
 laccuracy, agreeably to reason, and car- 
 rect usage. 
 
 —— 
 
 Rhetoric teaches us to speak copious~ 
 ly and fluently on any subjeét, not mere- 
 dy with propriety alone, but with all the 
 dvantages of ferce and elegance ; wise- 
 ly contriving to captivate the hearer by 
 strength of argument and beauty of ex- 
 ypression, whether it be, to intreat and 
 ‘exhort, to admonish or applaud. 
 
 Logic teaches us to guide our reason 
 idiscretionally i in the general knowledge 
 of things, and direct our inquiries after 
 truth, It consists of a regular train of 
 jargument, whence we infer, deduce, and 
 conclude, according to certain premises 
 laid down, admitted, or granted ; andin 
 it are employed, the faculties of conceiv- 
 
 ‘ing, judging, reasoning, and disposing; 
 Paar \., K 
 
 ¢ 
 
[ 0] 
 
 all of which are naturally led on from. 
 gradation to another, till the poin 
 question is finally devermined. won 
 
 Arithmetic teaches the powers : ar 
 properties of numbers, whichis variou 
 ly effected, by letters, tables, figur 
 and instruments. By this art, reaso 
 and demonstrations are given, for fin 
 ing out any certain number, whose r 
 lation or affinity to another, is. alread 
 known or discovered. DS eh POM ae 
 
 Geometry treats of the powers an¢ 
 properties of magnitudes in genera 
 where length, breadth, and thickness 
 are considered. By this scenery 
 architeét is enabled to construgt his plan 
 and execute his designs; the general tc 
 arrange his soldiers ; the engineer t 
 mark out ground for encampments ; t 
 geographer to give us the dimensions ¢ 
 the world, and all things therein contai . 
 ed, to delineate the extent of seas, an 
 specify the divisions of émpires, king 
 doms, and provinces : By it, also, 1h 
 astronomer is enabled to make his obse1 
 vations, and to fix the duration of tim 
 
F, Laie 
 und seasons, years and cycles. In fine, 
 
 geometiy is the foundation of architec- 
 ture, and the root ofthe mathematics. 
 
 _ Music teaches the art of forming con- 
 cords, so. as to compose delightful har- 
 mony, by a mathematical and proportion- 
 al arrangement Of acute, yrave, and mix- 
 ed sounds, This-art, by a series of ex- 
 periments, is reduced to a demonstrative 
 science, with respect to tones, and the 
 intervals ofsound only. Tt inquires into 
 the nature of concards and discords, and 
 enables us to find out the proportion be. 
 | tween them by numbers. 
 
 Astronomy is that divine art, by which 
 pive are taught to read the wisdom, 
 “strength, and beauty of the almighty 
 Creator, in those sacred pages, the ce- 
 lestial sbigss | ed Assisted by the 
 /astronomy, wecan observe the motions, 
 measure she ‘distances, comprehead the 
 magnitudes, and calculate the periods 
 and eclipses of the i ai aly bodies... By. 
 it, we learn the use of the ene the. 
 system of the world, and the primary 
 | lawotnature. While we are employed 
 
 a 
 
Le 
 
 in the study of this science, we must pers 
 ceive unparalleled instances of wisdom| 
 and goodness, and, through the whole 
 of creation, trace the glorious Author by 
 his works. 2 O20 tone 
 
 The do€trine of the spheres is ineluds| 
 ed in the science of astronomy, and para 
 ticularly attended to by the brethren in| 
 this degree. a. AS. 
 
 ‘Uhe 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, ai 
 other important particulars, The sphere, 
 with the parts of the earth delineated ony 
 \ 
 
 a+ 
 
 ts surface, is called the terrestrial globe 
 and that with the constellations and 
 other heavenly bodies,the celestial globe, 
 ‘Their principal use, beside serving as 
 maps tu dis'inguish the outward parts of 
 the earth, and the situation of the fixed | 
 stars, is to illustrate and explain theg 
 phenomena arising from the annual re~ 
 volution, and the diurnal rotation, of the — 
 earth round its ownazix, They are the 
 
| [ 13 ] 
 
 Moblest instruments for improving the 
 mind; and giving it the most distin&t idea 
 of any problem or proposition, as well 
 pas enabling it to solve the same. Con- 
 templating these bodies, we are inspired 
 with a due reverence for the Deity and 
 ‘his works, and are induced to apply with 
 — and attention to astronomy, 
 geography, navigation, and the arts de- 
 pendent.on them, by which society. has 
 
 -been so much benefited. 
 
 t 
 Remarks onthe Third Lecture. 
 In treating with propriety on any sub- 
 
 | ject, itis necessary to observea regular 
 course. In the two first degrees of ma- 
 spnry, we have recapitulated the con- 
 i « 
 
 tents of the several leGtures, and should 
 willingly have pursued the same plan in’ 
 the third degree, did not the variety of 
 
 particulars of which itis composed, re:i- 
 der it impossible to give an abstra‘t, with- 
 out violating the laws of masonry. Ft 
 
 | 
 
 may be Eee cient to remark, that, in this 
 
 leGure every circumstance that’ re- 
 
 pets our, government, and thé’ mode 
 
 of our proceedings either on private or 
 K 2 
 
[ 114 9 a 
 public occasions, is satisfaGtorily explain 
 ed. Among the brethren of this degre 
 the landmarks of the Order are presery 
 ed; and from them may be expeéted th 
 fund of information, which expert a 
 ingenious craftsmen only can afford 
 whose judgment has been matured by 
 years and experience. | To a complete 
 knowledge of this le@ure, few arrive: 
 but it is an infallible truth, that he whe 
 acquires by merit the mark of pre-emin. 
 ence which this degree affords, will re- 
 ceive a reward which amply compensates 
 all his past diligence and assiduity. 
 
 Yrom this class, our rulets are selec- 
 ted; as itonly from those who are cap- 
 able of giving instru@iion, that we can 
 properly expect to receive it. " 
 
 ‘Phe ceremony of initiation into the third 
 degree, ts particularly specified in thi 
 first branch of the lecture, and here many 
 other useful instructions are given. | 
 
 ; big es 3 im 
 Such, is the importance of this leGure, 
 
 that, we. may safely declare, that the 
 persen. who is unacquainted with it, . is 
 
{ 115 ] 
 
 1 qualified to act as a ruler or governor 
 
 if the work. - " 
 
 Prayer at Initiation into the Third-De- 
 2 ‘ laid Verree. 
 
 | O Lord, dire& us to know and serve 
 hee aright; prosper our laudable under- 
 akings ; and. grant, that, as we increase 
 h knowledge, we may improve in virtue, 
 nd still farther promote thy honour and 
 lory! Amen, 
 
 tharge at Initiation into the Third: De- 
 | gree, 
 
 BROTHER, 
 
 |Your zeal for the institution of Ma. 
 onry, the progress you have made in the 
 lystery, and your stedfast conformity to 
 ur regulations, have pointed you out as 
 proper obyeCt of our favour and esteem. 
 
 You are now bound by duty, honour, 
 ind gratitude, to be faithful to your trust; 
 0 support the dignity of your chara@er 
 mm every occasion; and to enforce, by 
 wecept and example, obedience to the 
 
— —— 
 
 serve; and while von caution the 
 
 f 116) z 
 tenets of the Order. Exemplary cond 
 is expected from you, to convince t 
 world, that merit is the title to our pr 
 leges, and that on you our favours 4 
 not undeservedly bestowed. — 
 
 In the chara&ter of a Master-maso 
 you are authorised to correct the erro 
 ant. irregularities of your uninforay 
 brethren, and to guard them» against} 
 breach of fidelity, and every allureme 
 to vicious practices. To preserve t 
 reputation of the fraternity unsullie 
 must be your constant care ; and fort! 
 purpose, it is your province, to recon 
 mend to yout inferiors, obedience a 
 submission ; to your equals, court 
 and affability ; to your superiors, ki 
 ness and condescension. Universal 
 nevolence you are always to inculcat 
 and, by the regularity ef your own — 
 haviour. afford the best example fort 
 condu& of others less informed. 7 
 ancient landmarks of the Order, intru 
 
 A 
 
 ed to your care, you are carefully toxp 
 
 perienced against a breach of fideli . 
 never suffer them to be infringed, ¢ 
 
 Fa 
 
ALY 
 
 yuntenance a deviation from the estab- 
 shed usages and customs of the frater- 
 ity. 
 
 Your virtue, honour; and reputation, 
 re concerned, in supporting, with dig- 
 ty, the respectable character you now 
 rar» Letno motive, therefore, make 
 u swerve from your duty, violate your 
 ws, or betray your trust ; but be true 
 nd faithful, and imitate the example of 
 hat. eelebraied artist, whom you have 
 lis evening represented. ‘VYhus you 
 ill render yourself deserving of the hon- 
 fir which we have conferred, and merit 
 
 b~ Tt. 
 
 wy Cac their distinguished and pecu- 
 ‘excellences, but it is reserved to the 
 pind or Master Mason’s degree to un- 
 )id the food of light, which this ancient 
 ad noble art displays to its votaries---: 
 tose only whose condudé inthose de- 
 rees hasbeen such as to: display an une 
 eavied zeal in the acquisition of Ma- 
 nic Science, a cheerful disposition to 
 ue praclice of Masonic Virtue, can de 
 
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[ 118 J seiccsital 
 exalted to this sublime degree; in ff 
 Letures of this degree are shewn t 
 beauty of virtue and the defor anity | 
 Vice---the rewards of a faithful obsey 
 ance of the precepts of the Oder anc 
 infamy and punishment which attend 
 violation of duty and a dereli@tion of 
 principles---the histovical “traditions” 
 the Institution are traced to femote’an 
 quity, and the ardent exertions of t 
 carly professors of the Wet are delineat 
 in the most impressive’ manner.’ °“T 
 ceremonials adopted by the most enligt 
 enced Sages of ancient times are dated a’ 
 illustrated, and events are related whi 
 have been known only to the faithful 
 the Craft for mee The Hieroglyphic 
 emblems which have been used for tis 
 immemmorial by-Masons are explat e 
 and their application to the present pri 
 
 Sees of morality are impressively ezt 
 bited. ‘The variety and copiousn 255) 
 
 the instru€tions afforded in»this degre 
 it is impossible.to explain here, the I 
 duidttions and faithful brether will i 
 
 in refleGing on the Ceremonies attendi 
 
 his. exaltation and. .on. the informat 
 ; 
 
E Liga 
 yen him of the originand progress of 
 
 e mystic Science a fund of useful Moral 
 istruciion. 
 
 Jn having gone through the principal 
 ‘orees of masonry, and made such re- 
 arks on each degree, as tend to illus- 
 ate the subjects of which it treats, little 
 rther can be wanted to encourage the 
 -alous mason to, persevere in his re- 
 arches... Whoever has traced the Art 
 aregular progress,from the commence- 
 ent of the First to the conclusion of the 
 hird Degree, according to the plan here 
 id down, will have amassed an ample 
 ore of useful learning;and must reflect, 
 ith pleasure on the good effects of his 
 ist diligence and attention ; while, by 
 »plying the whole to the general advan- 
 ge of society, he will observe method 
 the proper distribution of whathe has 
 squired, secure to himself the venera- 
 on of masons, and the approbation of 
 ] good men. 
 
 The Manner of constituting a Lodge. 
 ‘On the day and hour appointed, the 
 
them is sung, and an oration, on the nz 
 
 * him well skilled in the noble SCié) 
 
 c 120 eo i 
 Eaand Master and his. Officers. [or ¢ 
 Master and Officers of any private Lod 
 authorised by the Grand, Mastex for thi 
 purpose ].meet ina convenient room iz 1 
 being properly clothed, walk i in proce 
 sion to the lodge room. _ Silence. hai ) 
 proclaimed, the lodge is. opened b tl 
 Grand Master for Master in the ¢ Che i 
 in all the degrees of Masonry, A prays 
 is repeated in due form, and an ode, 
 honour of masonry, sung, andthe wa 
 rant or charter of constitution, is rea 
 The Grand Master [or Master in th 
 Chair] then takes it in his hand, andr 
 quests the brethren of the new Lodg 
 publicly to signify their approbation * 
 disapprobation of the Officers nominate 
 in the warrant to preside over then 
 his being signified accordingly, an 
 
 ture and design of masonry, delivered. ' 
 The Grand Master asks his Deputy 
 
 ¢ Whether he has examined the Mas 
 
 ‘ nominated in the warrant, and 
 
 * and the royal Art? ‘The Deputy 
 swering in the affirmative, by the Grat 
 
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 Master's order, takes the candidate from 
 among his fellows, and presents him at 
 he pedestal ; saying, ‘ Most worshipful 
 * Grand Master, [or right worshipful, as 
 * it happens,] I present my worthy bro- 
 ‘ ther 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 as he is.a lover of the whole 
 | fraternity, wheresoever dispersed over 
 ; the face of the earth, I doubt not that 
 s he will discharge his duty with fidelity.’ 
 
 The Grand Master then orders a sum- 
 ary of the ancient charges to be read by 
 the Grand Secretary [or aCting Secretary | 
 ito the Master elect. 
 
 * TI. You agree to be a good man and 
 ‘true, and stridtly to obey the moral law.’ 
 
 7 ‘ If. You agree to bea peaceable sub- 
 oe hae and cheerfully to conform to the 
 aws of the country in which you re- 
 «side. 
 
 * III. You promise not to be concern- 
 * ed in plots or conspiracies against, go- 
 
 Part I, i 
 
[ 122 hess } 
 
 vernment, but patiently t to submi 
 decisions of the supreme | legisle 
 
 ; (D028 LO bogey | "o 
 © IV. You agree to. ar aes re 
 spect to civil magistrates, to work dil 
 gently, live creditably, and a ‘hong 
 
 b : Fabien 
 a ly ie all men Mknd yee Gray 
 
 ‘ V. You agree to hold in-veneratiot 
 the original rulers and patrons raul th 
 Order of Masonry, ‘and_ woes 
 successors, supreme and where ada 
 according to. their stations ; and to to sub 
 
 mit to the awards and resolution: +0 
 "your brethren, in general chapter cor 
 vened, in every case consistent witht T 
 constitutions of the OTA te wate 
 
 ree Mw +d 
 ‘ VI. You agree to ayoid private pi 
 ques and quarrels, and to guard agains 
 intemperance and excess. 
 
 V ied ree 
 ‘ VII. You agree to be cautious imea 
 riage and behaviour, courteous Sie 
 brethren, and faithful to your | re. 
 
 ‘ VIII.. You promise to resped ge 
 nuine brethren, and to discountenanei 
 impostors, and all dissenters:from th 
 original plan of Masonry. ay 
 
ge ; 
 | f 123 4] 
 
 _ * IX. You agree to promote the gene- 
 ‘ ral good of society, to cultivate the so- 
 * ciabvirtues,and.to een sain the Bean 
 ‘ ledge of the Art’ 
 
 ay 
 
 Pas 
 
 On the Master Ele ee nity ite ae as- 
 sent to these Charges, the Secretary pro- 
 poe to read the following regulations : 
 
 ‘You. promise to. pay homage to 
 e Grand. Master for the time being, 
 my to his Officers,when duly installed; 
 b ind. ‘stridlly 1o.conform to every edake 
 bs of the Grand Lodge, or General. As- 
 [. sembly of Masons, that is not subyer- 
 
 ‘sive of the principles and groundwork 
 i of Masonry. 
 [8 
 
 mu mh You. admit thatit is not in the 
 
 power of any man, Or body of men, to 
 
 make, innovation .in the. body of ma- 
 | ~sonry. 
 
 bes. Ill. You promise a Finan attend- 
 
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 cations -of the Grand ope on receiv- 
 ing proper notice ; and to pay attention 
 io all.the duties of masonry, on -con- 
 venient Occasions. 
 
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 ‘IV. You admit that, no new lodge 
 
 * shall be formed without peith ineiael off 
 ‘ the Grand Master or, his. Deputy: and 
 ‘ that no countenance, be, given, to any, 
 ‘ irregular lodge, or to any person. lan 
 ‘ destinely initiated therein; being ‘com 
 * trary to the ancient sate pata rm , 
 S Get. fete 
 
 tii 
 
 ‘'V. You admit that no person can | 
 } n-4 
 ‘ regularly made a mason in, or admity 
 ‘ted member of, any ‘regular. Js dge 
 
 without previous notice, “and d lue ins 
 . is HOTS 
 
 € ‘ 
 uiry into his character. — 
 q “ Fe | yi loua 4 
 
 ‘VI. You agree that sineicabites: all 
 be received into. your lodge without 
 due examination,- and producing pro 
 per vouchers’ of their having been ini 
 tiated in a regular lodge.’ ; ‘2 
 << These are the regulations of the 
 ‘ Grand Lodge of Free and Acc 
 
 ‘ Masons,’ eID ee 
 
 ~- & HR wm 
 
 ‘The Crand Master then ndavesacs ti 
 Master Lle& in the following manner ¢ 
 ‘ Lo you submit to those Charges > and, 
 
 * promise to support those Regulatior Sy 
 
LPAkSs 4] 
 
 ‘ as Masters have done in all'ages before 
 § you?? The New Master having signi- 
 fied his cordial submission as’ before, is 
 tegularly installed,” bound to his trust, 
 and invested: with ‘the badge of office by 
 
 the Grand: Mastet, ‘who thus salutes ‘him : 
 © Brother AuB. in’ consequence of your 
 ‘ cheerful conformity to the Charges and 
 “Mh gulations of the Order, I appoint you 
 aster of this New Lodge, not doubt- 
 
 of 3 your, care, skill, and capacity.’ 
 rarrant of constitution is then de- 
 Heiel ‘over to the New Master ;.. after 
 which, the holy writings,the rule and line, 
 the square and compasses, the consti- 
 tutions, the minute book, the mallet, “the 
 trowel, the chissel, the moveable jewels, 
 and all the insignia of his different off- 
 cers, are separately presented to him, 
 and charges suitable to each, delivered. 
 The New Master is then contutted by 
 the [Grand] Stewards, amidst the accla- 
 mations of the brethren, to ‘the Grand 
 Master’s left hand, where he returns his. 
 becoming ackno\ wledgments ; first, to the 
 Grand ! faster ; and next, to all the off- 
 cers inorder: after which he'is saluted 
 
 ra Sy 
 
by. the Brethren i in a 
 ble to the apne 
 the New Lodge then “al 
 sion, pay. due homage pit oe 
 ter, and. signify, u ein see eC, 
 tion and obedience by 1 Pee E) 
 
 \F 
 
 tulation 4 in ‘the differ x 
 SOMTY,. 0 > orks oborimejede os 
 
 “This ceremony being” 
 Grand Master orders the B 
 enter immediately st 
 his office 5 in appoin 
 whom he specifies by 
 conduéted to the ped 
 the Grand Wardens 
 New Master proceeds to 
 the badges wiring offic 
 manner: 
 
 COL aT skew 
 : 
 
 vil Brathcr Cc. D. bs riage 
 
 : Warden. of this lodges an 
 
 ‘ with the ensign of office. 4 ae 
 
 ¢ lar attendance on our state ed mee en 
 ‘is essentially necessary; in si “a c 
 “you are.to govern this lodg “tn 
 ‘ presence you are to assi 
 © government of it. —_—_ Ln 0 
 
 cB 
 
E 12%,3 
 knowledge of masonry, and attachment 
 | to the. a. for nk faithful iti 
 
 ¢ Mi ieee oped is I appoint you ihgnier: 
 
 Aa aedénk of this lodge ; and invest you” 
 
 with the badge’ of your office. “'Fo you 
 rus 
 
 Lentrust the examination’ of ‘visitors, 
 
 and the introdution of candidates, 
 ee 
 
 Your regularand punctual attendance 
 
 ‘is particularly requested ; and I have 
 no doubt.that you. will faithfully exe~ 
 ‘,cute the duty 1 which you owe to yout 
 aie appointment.’ 
 
 z ° The New Master then addresses his 
 ardens together: 5 
 
 0m ‘Brother Wardens, you are too aoe 
 members of our community, and too 
 
 ‘expert in the principles ot masonry, to 
 ‘ _Fequire much information in the duties 
 © not, your respective offices : suffice it to 
 7 mention, that I expect what you have 
 
 “seen praise-worthy i in others, you will 
 ‘ carefully imitate ; and what in them 
 : may have appeared defedtive, ‘you wil} 
 ‘ inyourselyesamend. Good orderand 
 
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 « ped obedience to the 
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 ire neni Tom akg 
 ‘The Wardens Lipehte r seats: 
 
 the. Treasurer is. 
 Secretary i is then « 
 and invested w 
 upon which the J 
 dresses him: 
 
 CEPR e aes ee 
 
 oe appoint you, brot 
 ‘ tary of this lodge. Th 
 to record the minute 
 > counts, and issue out the 
 for our regular meet ngs. 
 inclinations to masonry and 
 I hope, | will induce yo ' 
 your office with fid 
 ing you will merit the és teem 2 iP 
 plause of 7 your brethren.’ vali . 
 + eg ate pan 
 The: Deacons are then LEC et 
 vested, tipon which the New Mk d 
 dresses them as follows : Ee 
 
| [129 J 
 
 ¢ Brothers I. K. and L. M. F appoint 
 fyou Deacons of this lodge, It is your 
 province to attend on the Master and. 
 | Wardens, and to a@ as their proxies 
 in the ative duties of the lodge, such 
 as in the reception of candidates into 
 ithe different degrees of masonry, and 
 in the immediate praftice of our rites. 
 These columns, as badges of your of- 
 fice, I entrust to your care, not doubt- 
 ing your vigilance and attention.” 
 
 _ The Stewards are next called'up, and 
 mvested ; upon which the following 
 Wharge is delivered to them by the New 
 
 waaster : 
 
 |.‘ Brothers N.O. and P. Q. Tappoint 
 “you Stewards of thislodge. “The du- 
 ties of your office are, tointroduce visi- 
 | tors, and see that they are properly ac- 
  commodated ; to colle€t subscriptions 
 * and other fees, and keep an exact ac- 
 * count of the lodge’s expences. Your 
 ‘ ‘regular and early attendance will af- 
 © ford the best proof of your zeal..and 
 ‘ attachment,’ 
 
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 "The Master then appoi Tyle 
 
 and delivers over to’ flint tHe? strum 
 of his office, with a ‘short chargé 6 it 
 occasion ; after which’ he addresses th 
 members of the lodge at late who’ 
 notin office, as follows: 1) (P(e? 
 wom a iho WV am 
 ‘ Brerurenj! 900! dyer ts lte pe 
 rol go eile are 
 
 ‘ Such is the nature of our. consti 
 tion, that as some must of necessi 
 rule and teach, soothers must of cou 
 * learn to submit and obey, © ‘Humility 
 * both, is an essential duty, ‘Phe 
 *,thren whom, I have appointed to.ass 
 me in the government of this lodgey< 
 ‘ too well acquainted with the principl 
 *of masonry, and the rules of good ma 
 ‘ners, to extend the power with which 
 ‘ they are entrusted; and you ate’ toc 
 ‘sensible of the propriety of their ap. 
 “ pointment, and of too generous dispo, 
 * sitions, toenvy their preferment. From 
 “ the knowledge I have of both officers 
 © and members, I trust we shall hays 
 “ but one aim,. to please each other, and 
 * unite in the grand design of being hap. 
 ‘ py, and of communicating happiness.’ 
 
 ¢ 
 
 ? 
 
[isi yg 
 | ‘The Grand, Master then. gives the 
 ‘ethren joy of their officers, recommends 
 mony, and expresses a wish that the 
 nly contention in the lodge may be,.a 
 nerous emulation to vie in cultivating 
 ie royal Art, and the moral. virtues. 
 m New Lodge join in the general sa- 
 e, after which the-new installed Mas- 
 oT) ities thanks for the honour of the 
 
 pnstitution, 
 
 ee 
 
 'The Grand Secretary proclaims the 
 
 few Lodgethree times, with the honours 
 
 fMasonty. Flourish with horns.each 
 €. Fi} 
 
 aay Grand Master orders the lodge 
 
 be registered in the Grand Ledge 
 Ooks, and the Grand Secretary to notify 
 16 ‘same to the regular lodges. 
 
 _ A song with a grand chorus, accom- 
 anied by the music, concludes the cere- 
 vony of constitution, and the lodge ts 
 losed with ‘the’ usual solemnities in the 
 ifferent'degrees, by the Grand Master 
 nd his Officers; after which they return 
 1 procession to the apartment whence 
 hey came. 
 
a ee — 
 
 ‘ the material points are on no accow ‘ 
 
 ' geal in the cause of Masonry have 
 ' ~ forded-reason to their brethren to beli 
 that had they foreseen the certainty 
 - their death they would have requeste 
 - Masonic burial, maybe interred wit 
 
 _of his request relating to (or that of 
 
 [ “182 } | 
 * ‘This is the usual ceremony obs ‘ie 
 by regular masons at the constitution | 
 a New Lodge, which the Grand Mast 
 may abridge or extend at pleasure; b 
 
 be omitted. O 13 RE, 
 
 atG. Te ¥ 
 
 The Oxtinbhy pe at Funerals, 
 cording to ancient Custom : with tl 
 Service used on that occasion. 
 
 Officers of a Lodge or Members w 0% 
 
 the formalities of the Order---but th 
 can be granted only to such as have a 
 vanced to the third degree, from th 
 restri€ion there is mo exception; fella 
 erafts and apprentices are not entitled 
 
 the funeral obsequies. ! 
 I 
 
 » The Master of a lodge having receive 
 notice of a Master-mason’s death, 
 
 interment according to the ceremonies: 
 
ae 
 . r £183 J 
 die Order,. fixes. the day and .hour*for 
 
 the funeral, and issues his command to 
 
 niet on,ihe lodge ; if more lodges are 
 - ted to attend, he must make. appli- 
 1. by. the Grand Secretary, to the 
 
 ran “<4 Master or his Deputy, to preside 
 
 over such brethren from other lodges as 
 
 may assist an ‘forming the procession, 
 4vido-are to-be under his dire@ion for the 
 time; and all-the brethren present must 
 
 be, prop perly clothed, 
 
 ie. The dispensation ae sssintte the 
 ‘Masterimay invite as many lodges as he 
 thinks proper, and the members of those 
 Todges may accompany their officers in 
 form; butithe whole ceremony must be 
 ‘under the dire€tion of the Master of the 
 lodge to which the deceased, belonged, 
 for ‘which, purpose only the dispensation 
 ‘is granted; and+he and his officers must 
 ‘be duly honoured, and 2 ight uaey- 
 ed, on the occasion, . 
 
 ’+ All'the brethren who walk in process 
 Sion; should observe, as much as possi- 
 ble, an uniformity in their dress. De- 
 
 cent mourning, with white stockings, 
 Part I, M 
 
dispensation is granted, who are, more 
 
 . nh tal 
 
 ia’ j “134 i) te 
 gloves, and aprons, is most ctl D 
 person should be ga if 
 jewel, unless he is an office 
 ledges invited to attend ae 
 officers of such lodges should b 
 mented with sashes and hatbands ;_ 
 also the officers of the lodge: to eH the 
 
 over, to be distinguished with ke . 
 rods. 
 
 The Funeral Service. i t by 
 _ "The brethren being assembled at 
 house where the body | of. the ‘decease 
 lies, the Master of the lodge to which h 
 ‘belonged, opens the lodge in the thir 
 degree, with the usual forms, and an an 
 them is sung. ‘The body being place 
 in the centre on a couch, aut the cof 
 
 proceeds to the head oPihe corpse, ce 
 the Service begins. 
 
 Master ‘* What manis ti that liver 
 and ‘shail not see death ? shall he de: 
 liver his soul irom the pear 
 
 grave ? 
 
 - 
 
4 
 
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 © Man walketh in a vain shadow, he 
 
 “ heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who 
 
 * shall gather them. 
 
 _¢ When he dieth, he shall carry no- 
 
 ¢ thing away; his glory shall not descend 
 
 * after him.,| 
 
 '¢ Naked he came into the wotld, and 
 
 © naked he mustreturn: the Lord gave, 
 © and the Lord hath taken away ; bles- 
 ¢ sed be the name of the Lord "’ 
 
 The grand honours are then given, 
 
 —and certain forms used, which cannot be& 
 | here explained. Solemn music is intro- 
 
 duced, during which the Master strews 
 
 herbs or flowers over the body, and tak- 
 
 ing the sacrzD ROLL in his hand, he 
 says, . 
 
 ¢ Let us die the death of the righteous 
 ‘ and let our last end be like his 
 
 The brethren answer, 
 
 _ © Godis our God for ever and ever; he’ 
 * will be our guide even unto death !? 
 
 Aa 
 
[ 136 ] 
 
 The Master then puts the roll into the 
 chest; upon which he says, 
 
 * Almighty Father ! into thy hands w 
 * commend the soul of our loving bro 
 * “ther!” 1 ods Vebroint & 
 
 The brethren answer three times, giv~ 
 ing the grand honours €ach tine.’ : 
 
 « The will of God is accomplished ! so 
 edie: His Bho ! 
 
 The Master then repeats the following : 
 prayer: * ew P 
 
 - ‘ Most glorious God? author of. all 
 * good, and giver of all mercy ! aml 
 ‘down thy blessings upon us, and_ 
 ‘strengthen our solemn engagements 
 “‘with the ties of sincere affeétion ! May 
 the present instance of mortality re-— 
 mind us of our approaching fate; and 
 draw our attention toward thee, the 
 only refuge in time ofneed! that when 
 the awful moment shall arrive, that we 
 are about to quit this transitory seene, 
 the enlivening prospect of thy merey 
 may dispel the gloom of death ; and 
 
 ¢ 
 
 ™~ 
 
 pws 
 
: [ 187 J 
 
 | © after our departure hence in peace and 
 | ¢ inthy favour, we may be received into 
 _ § thine everlasting kingdom, to enjoy, in 
 _ £ union with the souls of our departed 
 « friends, the just reward of a pious and 
 é virtuous life. Amen. 
 
 eset S975 
 
 tn anthem bein g sung, ‘he Master re-- 
 tires to the pedestal, and the coffin is. 
 | shut ups “An oration, suitable to the oc- 
 casion, is delivered; and the Master re- 
 commending love and unity, the brethren 
 join hands and renew their pledged vows. 
 ‘The lodge is then adjourned, and the 
 procession, to the place of interment, is 
 formed : 
 
 ‘The different lodges rank according to 
 seniority, the junior preceding; each 
 lodge forms one division, and the follows 
 ing order is observed: 
 
 The Tyler, with his fword ; 
 The Stewards, with white rods ; 
 
 _ The Brethren, out of office, two and two; 
 
 The Secretary, with a roll; 
 
 The Treafurer, with his badge of ‘office 3 
 - ‘Senior and ioe Wardens, hand in hand; 
 The Paftmafters ; 
 The Matter ; 
 M 2 
 
Ga 7 
 
 [ise J 
 
 The Lodge to which the deceafed Brother belonzed, | 
 
 in the following order; allthe members haying | 
 
 -... flowers. or herbs in their hands ; ae 
 The Tyler: he 
 
 ~ The Stewards 5° beh BOD Ty 
 
 Martial Mufic, Dra ns muffled, and Trumpets covered 
 
 The Members of the Lodge ; n 
 
 The Secretary and Treasurer ; 
 
 The Senior and Junior Wardens; 
 
 HOY oye 
 : li 
 
 The Paftmafters; =r, 
 The Holy Writings, ona cufhion, covered with b ack 
 cloth, carried by the aldeft member of the Lodge 7 
 "Phe Mafter , _-°” 2 Ry toad 
 The Choirifters, finging an anthem}: 
 The Clergyman s2525)) 91) 1 § 
 NERENENENEMSME 
 A The BODY A i am 
 
 Awith thé regaliag ace 
 Pall Bearers ; RB placed thereon, Pall Bearers oF : 
 -¥Y and two {words CGR 
 crossed. 
 
 AS NE NE AS RENE! 
 Chief Mourner;  . 
 Affiftant Mourners ; i 
 Two Stewards; 
 
 A Tyler 5. 
 
 ranks, or change places, but keep in 
 their different departments. When the 
 procession arrives at the gate of the 
 church-yard, the lodge to which the de-" 
 ceased brother belonged, the mourners,’ 
 
| r 139 J, 
 
 4} attendants..om the corpse, halt, till 
 
 | members of the other lodges have 
 
 med a circle round the grave, *when - 
 opening is made to, reczive them. 
 
 ey then advance-to the grave ;..and, 
 : clergyman and officers of the atling 
 
 lge taking their station at the head of 
 > grave, with the.choiristers on each 
 
 le, and the mourners at the foot,—here 
 
 2 Clergyman performs the funerals er- 
 
 ve of that particular religious set to 
 
 nich the deceased Brother belonged, 
 
 er which the following exhortation is 
 
 ren by the Master or some brother ap- 
 
 inted by him for that purpose. 
 
 ‘ Here we view astriking instance of 
 the uncertainty of life, and the vanity 
 of all human pursuits. “Lhe last offices 
 paid to the dead, are only useful as 
 lectures to the living; from them we are 
 to derive instruction and consider every 
 solemnity of this kind, as a summons 
 to prepare for our approaching disso 
 lution. | 
 
 ‘ Notwithstanding the various memen- 
 tos of mortality with which we. daily 
 
1 q40 J 
 * meet, notwitlistanding Death! 
 lished his empire’ over all the we 
 Nature, yet, through some unaecct 
 able infatuation, we forget that w 
 born to die. We go on ftow one dé 
 to ahother, add hope'to hope} anc 
 out plans for the employment of n 
 years, till we are suddenly alarmedwi 
 the approach of Death, when we I 
 expect him, and at ah hour which | 
 probably conclude to be the merid 
 of oir éxisterice. 98 eG Re SEY eae 
 Lt Dea - ony qhtateges rage! ¢b 
 ‘ What are all the externals-of work 
 dignity, the pride of wealth; or @ 
 charms of beauty, when Nature | 
 paid her just debt? Fix your eyes 
 the last scene, and view life ee 
 her ornaments, and exposed jin’ h 
 natural meanness; you will then 
 convinced of the futility of those emp 
 delusions. Inthe grave, all fallaé 
 are deteted, all ranks are levelled @ 
 all distin@iions are done away. Th ; 
 * Let the present example of the. ir 
 stability of human life excite our mo 
 
 STAC Ma 
 6 
 
 serious thoughts, and strengthen 
 
 ” 
 
 a 
 
 = 2 & & & Hu *. eo ie 
 
 a ae a a On ee or 
 
 ao Ow” 
 
“Pa4t j 
 
 esolutions of amendment... As life is 
 anceriain, and all earthly pursuits are 
 ain, let. us no longer postpone the 
 ortant concern of preparing for eters 
 ity ; but embracethe happy moment, 
 hile time and, opportunity offer, to 
 
 rovide against the great change, when 
 i the pleasures of this world shall 
 ease to delight, and the refleClions of 
 virtuous life yield the cnly comfort 
 and consolation, Thus our expeéta: 
 tions will not be frustrated, nor we hur- 
 tied, unprepared, into the presence of 
 nall-wise and powerful Judge,towhom 
 ithe secrets of all hearts are known, and 
 trom whose dread een no culprit 
 can escape. 
 
 < 
 
 “Let us, while in this stage of exist- 
 nee, support with propriety the cha- 
 racter of our profession, advert to the 
 nature of our solemnties, and pursue 
 with assiduity the sacred tenets of our 
 Order; Then, with becoming reverence 
 let us supplicate the divine grace, to 
 ensure the favour of that eternal Being, 
 whose goodness and power know no 
 
- € enabled to prosecute ouriourney RP 
 
 ‘ ful; and may we live and die in, OV 
 
 oy . a - 
 
 ‘ vo een an 
 Let je" 2 
 ~— : 
 
 . By ] 
 4 
 
 oe ik oh aa 
 ‘hound; that when'the awfel’ me 
 
 arrives, be it soon orlate, we ma 
 
 ‘ out dread or apprehension, to thar 
 ‘ distant country wheneé no travelle: 
 ‘turns, By the light of the divine ce 
 ‘tenance, we shall’pass, without'tr 
 ‘ bling, through those gloomy ma 
 ‘ where all things are forgotten ; anc 
 ‘ the great and tremendous ‘day of ij 
 ‘ and retribution, when, arraienéd ar 
 ‘ bar of divine justice, let us hope ¢ 
 ‘judgment will be prenounced in oul 
 ‘vour, and that we shall receive our 
 « ward, in the possession ofan immo 
 ‘inheritance, where joys flows in | 
 ‘ continued stream, and no mound ¢ 
 ¢ check its course.’ 
 
 oa! 
 + 
 
 The following invocations are th 
 made by the Master, and the usual h 
 ours accompany each, eh 
 
 C 
 #,, 
 
 fest. ier - 
 Master. ‘ May we be true and fai 
 
 Answer. * So mote itbe® 
 
nad 
 
 Master. ¢ May we profess what is good 
 nd always act agiceably to our protes- 
 ion 
 
 leg 
 
 nwwer: 6 So mote it be, 
 
 Master. “ May the Lord bless us, and 
 jrosper us ;and may all our good inten- 
 ‘ions be crowned with success!’ 
 Answer. * So mote it be,’ 
 
 WEES be” 1) 
 ey he. Pecetabics then advance and 
 irow their rolls into. the grave with the 
 al forms, while the Master repeats 
 ith an audible voice: 
 
 x Glory be toGod on high ! ! on_earth 
 peace ! ! good-will towards men!” 
 
 “Answer. “Somote it be, now, from 
 henceforth and for evermore.’ 
 
 The Master then concludes the cere- 
 lony at the grave inthe following words: 
 
 ‘From time immemorial it has been a 
 custom among the fraternity of free and 
 accepted masons, when they are bereft 
 by death of a zealous and distinguished 
 
* member of their Society, to acco 
 ‘his corpse to the place of intern 
 “there to deposite his remains with 4 
 * formalities of their order’? 9 9 
 vy DOOR DRE Sas2g 
 ‘ In conformity to this usage...(an 
 the special request of our deceased | 
 ther) whose memory we revere 
 whose loss we nowdeplore; we Hay 
 assembled m the charaéter ‘ofmasén 
 to resign his body to the earth wh ent 
 it came, and to offe ‘up to his memo: 
 before the world, the last tribute of ¢ 
 affection ; thereby demonstrating 
 sincerity of our past esteem, and o1 
 violable attachment to t € princi 
 the Order, he AOR IE Laaae 
 ‘ With proper respe@, therefore 
 established customs of the coun 
 which we live, with due defe 
 our superiors in church an 
 with unlimited good-will to.allma ki 
 we here appear clothed as masons. < 
 publicly crave permission to expt 
 submission to peace and’ good ‘go 
 ment and our wish to serve the in 
 of mankind. Invested with thé badg 
 ore os i nouStege sitemee j 
 4 vane 
 
 ~~ ~ nw ~ “a, 
 
 n ~~ nw 
 
 an Ow 
 
in aD | 
 
 of innocence, we humbly bow to tlie 
 universal Parent; and implore his bles- 
 sing on every zeaious endeavour to pro- 
 )mote peace and good will, and pray for 
 /our perseverance in the principles of 
 piety and virtue. 
 
 ‘ The great Creator having been plea- 
 sed, out of his mercy, to remove our 
 » worthy brotherfrom the cares and trou- 
 -bles of a transitory existence, to astate 
 , of eternal duration ; and thereby to 
 » weakenthe chain by which we are unit- 
 » ed, man toman: may we, whosurvive 
 » him, anticipate our approaching fate, 
 and be more strongly cemented in the 
 ties of union and friendship; that, dur- 
 . ing the short space alloted to our pre- 
 ‘sent existence, we may wisely and use- 
 « fully employ our time ; and in the re- 
 « ciprocal intercourse of kind and friend- 
 ¢ ly als, mutually promote the weltare 
 « and happiness of each other. 
 
 ‘ Unto the grave we resign the body 
 * of our deceased friend, there to remain 
 ¢ until the general resurreftion; in fa- 
 ‘ yourable expeCation that his immor- 
 Par 1 N 
 
——— Oe 
 
 { 146 J 7 
 
 « tal soul’may then partakeofjoys\ vh 
 ‘ have been) prepared for the ‘righteous 
 * from the beginning of the world: And 
 * may Almighty God, ori nite gag | 
 f Mis f : 
 aloft ; 
 
 \, 
 
 ness, at the grand tribun; 
 justice, extend his mer y toward. bimy 
 (2 13) ALS I 1 DELI SIG J BA; 
 and all of us, and crown our hope with 
 ‘ everlasting bliss in the expanded realmg 
 of a boundlessieternity ! ‘This we beg, 
 iF . i: Baba 1? OS Li oT tod : 
 he oleae naam Gs to: how 
 
 be glory, now andor ever, Ar ERs, og 
 
 Thus the service ends, and ‘thé usua 
 honours are given; aft 
 cession returns in- 
 
 ‘é 
 
 € 
 
 N 
 
 2 
 
 duties are complied w 
 
 lia, and ornaments, of 
 an officer of a lodge, are elu 
 Master, with the usual cerémonie > afte 
 which the charges for regulating the con 
 duét ef the brethren are. rehearsed, :ark 
 the lodge is closed in. the third degree 
 
 with» acblessing, CHoMS rete e ei am 
 SBM OT A shay pA ‘ints ort mew 
 MeO -2ica  depeteltd SA} pee Fi 
 
 tai i otlor Sia te 
 .. 
 
 ~ 
 
(xr y 
 The Ceremony observed at laying the 
 Foundation Stones of Public Structures. 
 
 This. cdtemony is conduéted by ube, 
 Grand Master and his Officers, assisted 
 by the members of the Grand Lodge, 
 [No private. mémber, or inferior officer of 
 any private | lodge, is admitted to join in 
 jihe eetemony. The chief Se Bi 
 other civil oficers oft » place where 
 
 the’ building is ‘be erefied, generally 
 attend on the Sesion The ceremony 
 
 ine a oiiiind the Grand 
 at some convenient 
 coved by t he Grand Masters A 
 artial music is provided, and 
 n appear in the i eran of the 
 vedressed, with white 
 : Vhelod i is opened 
 r a Master, and the rules’ for 
 regula ing the procession to and from the 
 place where the ceremonyiis to’ be pers 
 formed, are read by the Gon Secrets 
 ‘he necessary cautions are then given 
 from the chair, and the lodge i is adjoura- 
 ed; after which the procession sets out 
 in the following order : 
 
Tio Tylers tht wn teonds:< 3 
 ; IS eae JJ tw t ie. 
 wart! te of the Grand Lodge, Anttag } 
 
 “Grand Vane with his Re Bae 
 Divs ‘Grand te wh 
 Fhe! Bible, Squa 
 
 culhion, carr ec 
 
 fs 2918 | 
 
 ba e e white! 
 
 gb 2 Grand Chap .in ‘ 
 
 ne eal Paft Grand Warden 
 
 ‘iwi Paft Deputy Grath dM 
 
 pI REL is : - Paft Grand M afte “4 
 to BITOe Chief Magitft te of the place 
 Say Zhs Grand. Warde $': 
 
 ny Deputy Grand | 
 “The conftitutions carried byt 
 auf O80S, he OU $olLodiee 
 doicw Granp Masten 
 
 Two S. ewards clofe the z 
 
 1A triumphal arch is asta , 
 the place where the cere ry af 
 performed, with: proper scaffold 
 tite reception of private brethrea? 1/4 
 procession passes through the’ arch} ani 
 the: brethren be sas to their rstands,: nie 
 
£149] 
 Grand, Master and his Officers take their 
 places on a temporary platform, covered 
 with carpets. Anode gn masonry issung. 
 ‘Dae Grand" “Master! ‘commands silence, 
 rand the necessary, preparations are made 
 for laying the! Stone, on which is engray- 
 ed the year, ofour Bord and of Masonry, 
 the name of the President of the United 
 States and. Governor of the state, and 
 the name, titles, &c. ofthe Grand Mas- 
 ter. “The Stone is raised up, by means 
 | a, engine erected for that purpose, and 
 ithe Grand Chaplain or Orator repeats a ; 
 short prayer. ‘The Grand Treasurer 
 then, by the Grand Master’s command, 
 ‘places, under the Stone various sorts of 
 coin and medals. of the present time, So- 
 Jemn . music is introduced, an anthem 
 | Sung, and the Stone let down into its 
 place, and properly fixed; upon which 
 the Grand Master descends to the Stone, 
 and.gives three knocks. with his mallet, 
 amidst the acclamations ofthe speGators. 
 The. Grand Master then delivers over: to, 
 the . Architeé the various implements of 
 architeéture, intrusting him -with -the, 
 Suncmniendgnice and dire@ion of the: 
 
 = N2 ‘ Fone 
 
: The ae mony observed at the D Ded: ako 
 
 works, “after which’ he *ré-ascends the 
 plattorm, and an ofatings sulci dah th 
 oecasion is delivered, | A. egunary oe 
 
 scription isomade for ‘thew mi | 
 the sum collected ‘ts« erie son th 
 stone by the Grand’ “Pecaattrer? Peal 
 in honour of masonry concludes the ceérés 
 mony, after which the procession returns 
 to the place whence it set out, © and the 
 lodge i is closed by the Grand Wardens 
 
 ts ofltveesibsl wAA 
 
 J rs > oH 
 it "i | of Mesin? Halls. bie 
 
 SETS OSA y 
 On “the day’ ‘appointed for the celeb ial 
 
 a of the ceremony of De ication) th H 
 Grand Master and his Office ie aeebitt 
 panied by all the Brethren whe vat S mem 
 bers of the Grand Lodge, meet 4’ con 
 “yenientroom adjoining to tl steve her 
 the ceremony is to be perform ned: anil 
 ‘Grand Lodge is opened in atple 
 in all, the degrees of masonry 
 der of procession is read by “thé GM and 
 ‘Secretary, and a general ot 
 ing propriety of behavieut give 
 
 ‘Deputy Grand Master. ~~ Pe TARE 
 
eas 
 
 th en adiourned,, sual the, ‘procession for ny, 
 pas before: teen See Page: V8. Fe iekaee g 
 
 Oae Beother carrying a 2 gold Pitcher: eontariny corn 3 
 wo Bretiareiy; with: filver Pitchers,‘ tontamin, Sowine 
 Psat Moc Broiles galroil «+ : 
 
 fous Pyles, carrying 4 Alte covered with ‘white 
 
 i 
 I 
 
 / 
 i 
 
 “SToS srites ‘Betdnes Kd Tas Ay 
 Cowan between the Choiristers and 
 Auchnedt.”: QT9e IT SOPs Ww Ss 
 
 ser is ¥. 
 
 «Any Laxtice sce attend are then in 
 Mable dthactks the, musicians . repair \ 
 their station... On, the procession Aste 
 ing the Grand Master’s chair, the Grand 
 Officers are: separately, proclaimed .ac- 
 ‘cording to rank, as they arrive at. that 
 wstation, and onthe Grand Master’s being 
 prociaimed,, a grand piece of music: ‘is 
 performed, ‘which, continues while | the 
 -procession.is made three times round the 
 adall,.. The lodge is then placed in the 
 center, on a crimson velvet couch ; and 
 the Grand Master having taken the chair 
 ‘under a canopy of state, the Grand Of- 
 ficers,, and _ the Masters and Wardens ‘Of 
 the ‘Lodges, repair to the places” previ- 
 ously. prepared for their rece puOD : ~The 
 
 “. 
 
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 three lights, and .the,gold..andy sil; 
 pitchers, with the cern, wine, and ¢ 
 are placed on the Lodge, atthe head 
 which stands the pedestal, withthe, Bit 
 open, and the Square, aad \Compass 
 daid thereon, with the Constitution x9! 
 ony a crimson velvet, cushion. ,,.)Matte 
 being thus disposed, an,anthemis su 
 ‘and\an exordium on masonry, gwen; fier 
 which the Architect addresses the.€ Tan 
 Master in an elegant: speech, neturat 
 ¢hanks for the honour conferned-om him, 
 and surrenders up the implements whic 
 had been entrusted to his care at laying 
 the foundation Stone. ‘Phe:Grand: Mas 
 ter having expressed his approbation ¢ 
 the Archite&’s condu@,an ode in honou 
 ‘of masonry is sung, accompanied by th 
 ‘band, after which the ladies withdra: 
 for refreshment; and such of the-musi 
 Cians as are. not masons retire in drdex 
 4o entertain the fadies during their tepast 
 
 The lodge being tiled, the busines: OF 
 masonry is rcsumed. “Phe Grand 
 
 cretary informs the Grand Dae whatl 
 aye the 
 
 is the design of the fraternity to De 
 
f 158 3 
 
 Mall dedicated to Masonry; upon which 
 he orders the Grand GO flicers to assist in 
 the ceremony, during which: the music 
 continues | playing a solemn airycxcept- 
 ing only at ‘the iutervals of dedication. 
 Phe Lodge’ is uncovered, and the first 
 procession ‘being “made rouridit, © the 
 | Grand Masterhaving reached the East, 
 ‘the music is’ silent, and, 2n the name of 
 the great Fehowah, to <ehom be all glory 
 and honowr, he proclaims the Hall duly 
 dedicated to Masonry 5 upon which: the 
 MChaplaii strewscorn over the Lodge. 
 Phe music plays, and the second: pro: 
 \eesSion is'madé sound the lodge, »whenj 
 -on (ie’Grand Master's arrival atthe East, 
 the ‘music ig sileat, and he déclares the 
 Piall dedicated, as before, to Firtae zs da 
 which the Cliaplain sprinkies ‘wine: oa 
 the Lodge: Phe musie plays, and thé 
 third procession is made round the Lodge 
 when; the (Grand Master having reaches 
 ed the Last, the music is silent, and the 
 A dall is deticated to Universal Benevol- 
 ence; Upon which the Chaplain dips his 
 fingers'in the oil, and sprinkles it over 
 the Lodge ; and at each dedication tie 
 
ae Ursa) 
 Grand horfolirsare given. “A’solet 
 Vocation is*made to: Heaven; ‘and an’: 
 them sung; after which the Lodge is 
 vered, and the Grand Master ¥étires 
 his chair. a. hoy RI tSD ‘goles 
 ie. att ny tt mort nedod é 
 
 » The ladies being returned, an. ode; 
 the occasion is performed; after whi 
 an oration is delivered, by ;the, Grat 
 Chaplain, which, is sueceeded by,an: at 
 them. lonations forthe charity are theg 
 collected, the grand procession as resum 
 ed, and after marching three times rour 
 the Hall, preceded by the ‘l'ylers.ca cf) 
 ing the Lodge as at entrance, durin 
 which the music continuesto playagran 
 piece, the procession returns to the pla 
 whence it set out, where the laws ofgl 
 Order are rehearsed, andy the, Gran 
 Lodge.is closed in ample form in all ti 
 degrees. . 
 
 es. 
 
 Ry se Sh ye 
 be +14 F | tml 
 Remarks on the Fourth Degree. 
 
 C 
 +a 
 as 
 
 The fourth or Mar are Maem 
 Degree is given in a Lodge of Brethre 
 ofthat depree,working under the sanctic 
 Of .a. charter or dispensation: from t 
 
 ie 
 ne 
 
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 and Lodge. No degree of Masonry ig 
 in ore impressive than ahis > the Mark 
 Master.is taught by the knowledge’ af- 
 forded by this,step to distinguish. with 
 anerring certainty the true and ‘skilful 
 vorkman from the wily impostor. Atashe | 
 duilding of the fémple of S clotion where 
 eighty thotsand workmen were ewploy- 
 -d)it~vould “have Leen impra@icable, 
 put by the means’ adopted by the Mark 
 wali oe to have ptevented confusion in 
 re-distribution of work and in the pay- 
 ment of the Craftsmen----by such mea- 
 sures as‘ are adopted in this step, each 
 workman was rewarded according to his 
 deserts. Vhe officers beside, those of a, 
 ister Mason’s Lodge necessary to work 
 Mis dégree, are a principal Sojourner, 
 enior and Junior Sy Aaa 
 (Mg ae 1p gd yl gh eee 
 
 Ch rge to be read at opening the Lodge. 
 
 . 
 
 _ “ Wherefore, brethren, Jay aside all 
 malice, and guile, and hypocrisies,, and 
 lewteerctl 12 : . Wee PIT FEE ; 
 
 énvies, and allevil speakings.* ° | _, 
 | THB To 37) g at S97 9% 
 SOT so bey ye have tasted=that the 
 Lord: isi¢racious,; to whom comine-as un- 
 
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 to a living stone, disallowed i indeed of 
 mien, but ‘chosen of God and preciott 
 ye also, as living stones, be ye built up 
 a spiritual Hides an holy priesthood, , 
 offer up sacrifices acceptable to God!” | 
 
 “ Wherefore, also, it is Contained in 
 the scriptures, Behold I lay in Zion, fo 
 a foundation, a tried stone, a precio 13 
 corner stone, a sure foundation; he tha’ 
 believeth shall not make haste to pass il 
 ever. Unto you, therefore, which be- 
 lieve, itis an honour, and even to then 
 which be disobedient, the stone which 
 the builder disallowed, the same is made 
 the head of the corner.”’ of 
 
 “ Brethren, this is the will of Go 
 that with well- doing ye put to silence th 
 ignorance of the i ibe men. As fre 
 
 and not using your erty fora cloak. 
 
 inalmiousiless, but as the. servants oi 
 God. Honour all men love the brotl 
 hood, fear God.” * Re Ris 
 
 The following texts of scripture ¢ are 
 introduced, and explained, viz. | 
 Rev. of St. Fohn, ii. 17.----To him tha 
 overcometh willl give to eat of the hidder 
 
[137 
 
 |manna, and will give him a white stone, 
 rand in the stone a mew name written, 
 | which noman knoweth saving him that 
 receiveth it. 
 
 ~ Psalm cxviii. 22.0---The stone which 
 the builders refused, is become the head 
 stone, of the corner. 
 
 ~ Matt. xxi. 42.----Did ye never read in 
 ‘the scriptures, the stone which the buil- 
 ders rejeated is become the head of the 
 corner? 
 
 Mark xii. 10.----And have ye not read 
 this scripture ? The stone which the 
 builders rejeGted, is become the head of 
 | the corner. 
 
 Luke xx. 17.----What is this, then, that 
 is written, The stone which the builders 
 rejected is become the head of the cor- 
 iner? 
 
 | Acts iv. 1 1.---This is the stone which 
 , Was set at nought of you, builders, which 
 1s become the head of the corner, 
 
 | Pan HPP TES OTe 
 
[ 158 J 
 Remarks on the Fi ifthe. Degree: * 
 
 The fifth, or Past Master’s egret me 
 been frequently given to skilful Mason 
 who have presided over. Lodges : ho | 
 may not have received the fourth des tee | 
 but this is never admissible whe e @| 
 Mark Master’s J.odge can be held-- -A 
 Master Mason who has presided over a 
 Lodge ranks with Past Masters, but cane 
 not sitina Lodge of Past Masters unless: 
 he has taken the fourth degree previous- 
 ly to his claiming the rank of } ast Mas 
 ter. In this degree aretaught the Ceres 
 monies ot opening and closing Lodges 
 in all the preceding steps, the ie 
 Installation of officers, of laying © the 
 foundation stones of public buildings + 
 of Masonic funerals, ‘it becomes every 
 Master of a Lodge to be well, instrudle d 
 in this Step. fh a 
 Remar ks on the Sixth or Most Seidel f 
 
 Beste: s Degree. os 
 
 Whig; degree is preparatory to the su 2 
 cecding,or most sublime degree of Royal 
 Arch Mason, none but those, who haye 
 
 a 
 
| fF 159 J 
 
 after due experience in the inferior de- 
 grees shewn themselves skillful and zeal- 
 /ous members of the Society, can deserve 
 exaltation to this.----In its original estab- 
 ‘lishment, at the completion of the Tem- 
 ple of Jerusalem it is evident that none 
 “were admitted to the solemn celebration 
 of this great achievement, but those who 
 
 had distinguished themselves in their 
 
 | profession, and wrought with skill, zeal 
 
 | and fidelity for its accomplishment. : 
 | . 
 | Remarks on the Seventh Degree or Royal 
 | Arch Mason. re 
 
 _ . Thisis the perfection of Antient Ma- 
 | sonry.ina Chapter of RoyalArch Masons , 
 are discovered many. of the secrets of 
 -Antient Masonry, which were concealed 
 for nearly 500 years----many interesting 
 particulars of the state of the fraternity 
 during the reign of King Solomon, are re- 
 lated and an impressive moral lesson is’ 
 taught, by which it is shewn by the most 
 cogent evidence that prosperity and hon-: 
 ours await the practice of Virtue and Jus-; 
 tice, while infamy and ruin, are no less: 
 certainly the consequence of vicious and. 
 
[ 160 ] i 
 immoral condué..----'The application of| 
 various passages of scripture should be: 
 well understood by every Royal Arch! 
 mason. I'’hose moreparticularly useful are| 
 as follows, viz. 2 Thessal, iii. 6--17. Isaiah 
 xlii. 16, Exodusiii. 1---6. 2 Chron. xxxvi. 
 2.4--20, Lerai. 1---3. Exodus iii, 13---14) 
 Psalm 141, 142---143. Exodus iv. 709 
 Haggai ii. 1, 9--23. Zechariah iv, 6--10. 
 fohn i. 1+--§. Deuteronomy xxxi. 24---26,. 
 Exodus xxv, 21. Exodus xvi. $2---34." 
 Numbers xvii. 10. Hebrews ix, Qe--5, 
 Amos ix. 11.. Exodus vi, 2---§. 
 
 The Officers ofa Royal Arch Chapter 
 are High Priest, King, Scribe, Royal 
 Arch Captain, Captains of the Ist, ad, 
 and 3d, V. Secretary and Treasurer. é 
 
 Knight Templars. oe 
 
 Several Orders of Knighthood are con® 
 ferred under the sanétion of Masonrys 
 Knights of the Red Cross, Knights: 4 
 the Holy Sepulchre, Knights of. Malt 
 and Knights Templars are those consix” 
 dered as most legitimately incorporated, 
 into the Masonic Orders----the latter of 
 
 * 
 
7 16] ] 
 these, is the only one conferred in this 
 | state, and is the only one that can be con- 
 
 | plished Mason. 
 
 Assemblies of ee Tenplars are 
 denominated Encampments, their dress 
 | is black, except the stock, which is white, 
 } their apron and sash are also black, the 
 | former with cross swords, skull and cross 
 bones, the sash is ornamented. with a 
 | silver or embroidered star, to hang over 
 
 on a red field is'a serpent of Gold with a 
 
 cross of Silver. In the encampmentse- - 
 
 veral passages of scripture ate rehears- 
 
 | sidered essentially useful to the accom- . 
 
 Pant 
 tae 
 
 tf 
 
 the left breast, in the center of the star, » 
 
 ed during some of the Ceremonies, those 
 
 most frequently used are fap 1, -1, 30, 
 26---27. Matthew xxvi. 14, 25, 36---49: 
 Matthew xxvii. 24---38. yak ie 15---26. 
 ‘There are several other degrees, which 
 have been sometimesigiy ona 
 
 _ honours, but they are not generally con- 
 sidered among’ antient-Masons as proper® 
 ly appertaining to the Orders 
 
 0 2 
 
 Masonic: 
 
“SET NENENENETENE WS TENENENE NENE NERCAG. 
 
 CONTENTS 
 ? CHAT TERM 
 
 Of the temper and qualities requifite in thofe wha 
 would be free and accepted Majons, — 
 
 Secr. 1, Concerning God and Religion, 
 2. Concerning Government and the civil 
 & Magittrates, 
 3. Concerning private qualities and duties, . 
 4. Concerning’ the proposing of new 
 
 members ina lodge, 
 
 C.H. Aw TrE RR ak: 
 
 . he 
 Of the General regulations among antient York 
 Aofors with a few alterations, adopted by the 
 Gran Lodge of N. Carolina, 
 Stct. 1, Concerning a lodge and its government 
 2, Of the ancient manner of conftituting 
 a lodge, « 
 3. Concerning the behaviour of Mafons,as_ 
 members of a Lodge, 
 
 y 
 
 Attendance, 
 Working, 
 Behaviour in dge, 
 4. er the lodge is clofed, 
 o 4, Concerning the behaviour of Mafons 
 
 in their private chara@er, 
 When brethren meet together, 
 In prefence of ftrangers, es 
 At home and in their neighbourhood, 
 Towards a brother or {tranger, 
 
 7 
 
 — hee oy eS . q 
 
ch OF N* TE NA TS. 
 Behaviour behind a brother's back and 
 to his face, id. 
 
 | Difference and law fuits, if any happen, 33 
 _ &. Of the Mafter of a lodgeyshis election, 
 
 office and duty, t 4.0 
 
 6. Of the Wardens of a lodge oat 48 
 7. Of the Secretary; 50 
 
 - 8. Of the Treafurer, . 7 BE 
 
 9. Of the Tyler, 52 
 . CHAPTER 
 L : 
 
 pfeviption of the ancient ceremcnies and the charges 
 ufed in different degreety ! 53 
 
 ct, 1. General remarks, . 
 
 | The ceremony of opening andclofing * 
 
 a lodge 56 
 Prayer at opening the lodge, 60 
 clofing, 61 
 Of the management ofthe craft- in 
 working, 
 
 Laws for the government of the lodge, 63. 
 Declaration to be-made. by every candi- 
 
 date, 68 
 Prayer at an initiation, 69 
 Charge at the firlt degree, 76 
 Remarks on the second degree, 83 
 Charge at the fecond degree, " 87 
 Remarks on the third degree, 113 
 Prayer and Charge 115 
 
 _ The Manner of conftituting a Lodge, 119 
 The Ceremony obferved at Funerals, 
 
 according to ancient cuftom:. 132 
 
 The. Funcral Service, . 134: 
 
a 
 
 r 
 
 The Cefémony 
 
 tures. F 
 ‘The Cererfiony ‘la Dedicae € 
 tion of Mafons’ Halls, 
 Rerffarks on the Fourth 
 Charge to be read at opening tlie les 2 
 Remarks on the Fifth Degree, _ 
 Sixth or Moft Excels 
 _ lent Mafter’s Degree, 
 Seventh Degree or 
 Royal Arch Mafon, 
 Knight Templars, 
 
THE 
 AHIMAN REZON 
 
 AND 
 
 MASONIC RITUAL. 
 
 PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE 
 GRAND LODGE 
 OF 
 
 NORTH-C4AROLINA and TENNESSEE. 
 
  *Saa aaaR 
 
 %., ’ PART II. 
 
 NEWBERN: 
 SOHN C. SIMS axv EDWARD G. MOSS, 
 5805. 
 
A 
 IDECLARATION 
 
 MADE BY THE CONVENTION OF THE 
 LODGES OF ,.THE STATE OF NORTH- 
 CAROLINA, MET AT TARBOROUGH, 
 DECEMBER 12rTu, 5787. 
 
 | nd 
 
 To the GLORY ofthe GREAT ARCH 
 ITECT. 
 
 Wourere AS the harmony and happi- 
 ness of the Ancient and Honourable So- 
 ciety of Free and Accepted Masons have 
 ‘been disturbed by the late revclution, 
 and the free intercourfe and correspon- 
 ‘dence between the Fraternity in America 
 and G. Britain, thereby in a great mea- 
 sure broken off; whereby it has become 
 necessary that the Brethren,in the state 
 ‘of North-Carolina, establish a certain 
 mode, or frame of constitution, for the 
 well ordering and uniform government 
 of the Society. 
 
[2] 
 
 And whereas a majority of the seve- 
 ral regular consituted Lodges of this state : 
 having elected Delegates for the express 
 purpose of forming such constitution,and . 
 electing the Grand Officers of the state ; 
 the foliowing Delegates, to wit, 
 
 Unanimity. 
 Bros. John Mare and Stephen Cabarrus. 
 St. Fohn’s, No. 2. 
 Bro. B. Manchester and Abner Neale. 
 Royal Edwin, No. 4, 
 
 Bro. John Johnston, Oliver and Arnett. 
 
 _ Royal White Hart, No. 403. 
 Bro. Muir, M’Dougall and Geedy. 
 
 . Royal William, No. 8. 
 Bro. Murfree, Garvey and Little, 
 
 _Union, 
 Bro. Porterfield. 
 Blandford, Bute. 
 Bro. Edward Jones and Wm, Johnston, 
 Old Cone. 
 Bro. John Armstrong. 
 ; Kinston. 
 
 Bro. Rich. Caswell and J ames Glasgow, © 
 
 Ps 
 
[$s] 
 met at Tarborough, produced their re- 
 speCliye delegations, and opened a Con- 
 vention on the ninth day of December, 
 gra of masonry 5787. 
 
 Brother John Mare, inthe Chair, 
 Brother Benj, Manchester, Secretary. 
 
 The Conventien duly considering the 
 very important business committed to 
 them, unanimously agree as follows, to 
 wit, 
 
 ‘That the government ofall the lodges 
 that now are, or hereafter may be esta- 
 blished in this state, shall be vested ina 
 Grand Master and other Grand Officers, 
 to be ele&ted according to the ancient 
 constitution of Free and Accepted Ma- 
 sons ; who with such members as shall 
 be appointed by the several Lodges to 
 attend in Convention, shall be stiled and 
 denominated ‘The Grand Lodge of the 
 state of North-Carolina ; which grand 
 Lodge shall exercise all the powers inci- 
 dentor usual to Grand Lodges held under 
 the authorities expressed in the book of 
 constitutions (until a constitution forthe 
 government of the Craft shall be propos- 
 ed and adopted by a continental Grand 
 
[4] 
 Lodge, if such shall be appointed) a 
 that all private Lodges conform and su 
 ject themselves to such government a 
 cordingly. 
 
 And for the purpose of carrying this 
 constitution into effect, the Brethren pros 
 ceeded in their ancient and laudable mes 
 thod, to eleét the Officers of the said 
 Grand Lodge for the ensuing year from 
 the next St. John’s day, the ballots being 
 taken, the following Brethren, to wit, 
 samuel Johnston, Grand Master; Rich, 
 Caswell, Deputy Grand Master ; Rich, 
 Ellis, senior Grand Warden ; Michael 
 Payne, Junior Grand Warden; Abner 
 Neale,trand Treasurer, and J. Glasgow, 
 Grand Secretary, were duly eleéted and 
 announced accordingly. 
 
 Done in Convention this 12th day 
 of December, A. D. 1787, A, L. 
 5787. 
 
 For Unanimity Lodge, 
 
 J. Mare, President, 
 §. Cabarrus. 
 
 St. Fohn’s Lodge No. 2, 
 
 B. Manchester, sec. 
 Abner Neale, 
 
rs] 
 Royal Edwin, No. 4, 
 S. W. Arnett, 
 John Johnston, 
 Andrew Oliver, 
 Royal White Hart, 
 Sam. M’Dougall, 
 William Muir. 
 ' Royal ibe No. 8, 
 Hardy Murfree, 
 Patrick Garvey, 
 William P. Little. 
 Union at Fayetteville 
 | James Porterfield. 
 Blandford, Bute 
 Edward Jones, 
 William Johnston, 
 Old Cone | 
 John Armstrong, 
 Kinston, No, 3 
 Richard Caswell, 
 James Glasgow, 
 - William Randall. 
 Dornoch, No. 5, 
 : H. Hill, 
 John Macon, 
 
a 
 : 
 
 ACHARGE 
 
 Delivered by the most Worshipful Jou 
 Mare, President otf the convention 
 held at Tarborough, in Dec. 5787, 
 after the installation of the Grand-Of. 
 ficers, in the newly constituted Grand 
 Lodge. Q 
 
 , : 
 
 Most Worshipful Samuel Fohnston, Esq. 
 and Richard Caswell, Esquire, Grand 
 Master and Deputy Grand Master of 
 Masons in the state of North-Carolina, 
 
 A S you have the honor of being placed 
 at the head of us in the masonic zone, 
 we flatter ourselves that under your wis- 
 dom and patronage, the art of masonry 
 will fourish amongst us. Let me observe 
 to you on this occasion that our ancient 
 constitution is to be your guide and sup- 
 port; being persuaded that exhortation 
 to a more punctual discharge of your du- 
 lies would appearat present unnecessary, : 
 still permit me, without giving offence to 
 any one in this large and respeétable 
 
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 eeting, temake a few observations; per- 
 ips they may be ofbenefit to the newly 
 imitted Brethren, if any are present, 
 | Would every Brother consider the ad- 
 sntages he derives by being initiated in 
 hr Body, he would surely confess its 
 lorious precepts taught in all regular 
 odges, are calculated in a particular 
 ,anner to form their minds in goodness; 
 1ey strongly recommend us to cultivate 
 ur several duties to God, our neigh- 
 ours, ourselves and charity to al! man- 
 ind. ‘The rules of this Fraternity have 
 ‘dire&i tendency to promote moral and 
 ocial virtue ; let us then be careful to 
 istify ourselves in paying a puuctual at- 
 ention to the rules of this grand Profes- 
 ion, and above all let us conform our- 
 elves to that great light the law of God, 
 hat will teach us to be submissive to our 
 uperiors, to our equals courteous, and 
 o our inferiors kind and condescending, 
 Masonry is an offspring of Heaven, the 
 yatroness of the liberal arts and sciences, 
 vhich polish human nature, and happy - 
 re they in some degree that are conver- 
 ant with her; and we find that many of 
 
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 her votaries are rendered immortal b 
 their works. « 
 
 You will allow me to recommen 
 you, whenever any candidate asks a 
 mittance, that there will always be m 
 a stri€t and impartial enquiry into the 
 charaéters of whatever rank or conditio 
 this negle&t has brought an abuse te 
 common in most Lodges, and this timel 
 eare will give a permanency to the Cra 
 which will restore honour and ramet 
 on its members, 
 
 Brother Officers now present, “hed 
 me to address myself to you; from th 
 important places you now fill, [have tl 
 greatest reason to expeé thatyou willn 
 be too much elated with that honour, bi 
 losing sight of it, will have only in vie 
 the services your ofices demand ; th 
 condu&t, while it endears you to other 
 will not eal to raife your own reputatio’ 
 I likewise trust that you will be mor 
 punctual to the regulations of this grar 
 society ; such is its nature, thatas som 
 must rule and teach, so others must | 
 eourse learn to obey. 
 
 _ 
 
[9] 
 
 Your being merged in political honors 
 Wwillnot snake you forgetin what line you 
 now stand. 1 hopethe solemn engage- 
 ents on your initiation will eppear too 
 Mpoitantto be trifed with. Stand firm 
 on the foundation on which you are 
 placed, keep a stretched out arm_ hold- 
 ing a plumb line, in your hand, an ems 
 blem of your reCtitude, and you shall not 
 be p ssed by. 
 
 let these considerations my worthy 
 Brethren, animate us inthe pursuit of so 
 noble a Science, that we may be qualified 
 to fillin turn the most distinguished places 
 and at the same time let our ations con- 
 vince the world that truth, brotherly love 
 and a desire to afford relief to the dis- 
 tressed, are the grand principles where- 
 O02 we proceed, so that when we have 
 past this lif: in the discharge of our du- 
 ties, as men and Free Masons, we may 
 obtain the reward, which is admittance 
 in those happy regions where reigns si- 
 lence and peace forevermore. 
 
 Brethren of this Hon. Convention, 
 As we have gone through the impor- 
 ®.nt busizess for which we met together, 
 
[ 10 ] " 
 
 allow me in the gladness of my heart 
 express the gratitude I owe you, inJ 
 ing the honour to sit inthis exalted Ck ¥ 
 and as Tam about to leave it, to ex pre 
 the happiness I feel at this time in 
 ing the great work for which we conve! 
 ed finished; I hope the result of it Wi 
 _§ive a stability to the Society, which wi 
 refle honour and dignity upon the crai 
 We may fatter ourselves, as we hay 
 laid a foundation and placed such exal 
 ed charaters at our head, that Free M; 
 “sonry will flourish throughout this state 
 I hope it will not be taken amiss if 
 charge you on this occasion, that yo 
 will observe a stri& attention to the rule 
 and constitution of Masonry in your re 
 spective lodges, that will cement us aJ 
 in one bond of brotherly love. ' 
 . As Iam now taking my leave of you 
 permit me to implore the world’s Grea 
 ArchiteG&, who is our supreme Gran 
 Master, to bless you with all those gif 
 of understanding, and all those calm dis 
 positions of heart, which will make you 
 ornaments to your friends and happy i 
 yourselves. | 0 ia 
 
: THE 
 rons T ITU TION 
 | OF THE 
 GRAND LODGE 
 OF 
 ORTH-CAROLINA. 
 
 Aportep, Dec. 17, 5797. 
 
 oe ee ee 
 SS 
 
 E the Members of the feveral Lodges 
 the State of North-Carolina, to eftablith 
 i and uniformity, to promote love 
 ad charity among Mafons; and diffufe 
 ae principles of benevolence and the ad- 
 antages of Mafonry, do ordain and efta- 
 lith this CONSTITUTION for the 
 srand Lodge in this State, 
 
 Abe Eh ICL B-/T. 
 
 | Sxction 1. That the Grand Lodge 
 hall consist of a Grand Master, Deputy 
 
[12] q 
 Grand Matter, Grand Senior, and Granc 
 Junior Wardens, Grand Treasurer, Grant 
 Secretary, Grand Senior and Grand Ju 
 nior Deacons, and the Masters and War. 
 dens for the time being of the severa 
 lodges within this ftate, or representative 
 cr reprelentatives specially appointed (b: 
 the lodges)for that purpose ; who {hal 
 be considered as their proxy or proxies 
 and the past Grand Officers of the Grane 
 Lodge, that is to say, a psst Grand Mas 
 ter, past Deputy Grand Master, pas 
 Grand Senior and Junior Wardens,Granx 
 Treasurer and Grand Secretary. Anc 
 the said enumerated officers and perfon: 
 fhall be the only members and voters o 
 the Grand Lodge/fexcept as herein a‘tei 
 provided in the 5th seétion of the 10th 
 article The Master and Wardens o' 
 every Lodge are the representatives 
 thereof in the Grand Lodge, or their pro. 
 xy or proxies constituted as aforesaid, 
 Sec. 2. In allcases where special re. 
 presentatives {hall not be appointed by 
 any subordinate Lodge ; and the Master: 
 and Wardens of any Lodge cannot per- 
 ‘sonally attend the Grand Lodge, they 
 
| f ae] 
 
 shall havethe privilege of constituting a 
 | proxy ; and such proxy shall be a Master 
 | Mason, and amember of some Lodge 
 under this jurisdiétion; and he or they 
 shall be entitled to the same number of 
 | votes as his or their constituent or con- 
 
 stituents. 
 | ARTICLE IL 
 
 Section 1, A Grand Master shall be 
 annually chosen, to wit: at the annual 
 communication, and no perfon fhall be 
 eligible for the ofice more than three 
 years successively. 
 | Sec. 2, In the election «fa Grand 
 Master, a ballot at large shall be taken, 
 _ (every voter writing thename of the can- 
 _didate he thinks best qualified) and the 
 brother who has two thirds of the votcs 
 prefent, shall be declared Grand Master 
 elect, and installed in due form, accc1d- 
 ing to ancient usage. 
 
 Sec. 3. Incase of sickness, or neces- 
 sary absence, the Grand Master, or any 
 other Grand Officer, may be installed by 
 proxy, but whoever represents them muft 
 have sustained the cffice to which such 
 absent officer is to be insta!led, or such 
 
 B 
 
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 office as wight have entitled him to: 
 the chair in the absence of the Gran 
 Master. | 
 
 Sac. 4. The Grand Master shall ap. 
 point and commission his Deputy, unde 
 the seal of the Grand Lodge, znd fe shal 
 appoint and declare the Grand Deacons, 
 the Grand Steward ,the Grand Marshal, 
 Grand Toiler and Grand Sword Bearer; 
 which appcintments shall be entered on 
 the minutes of the Grand Lodge. And 
 in case any other office shall become va- 
 cant by death, resignation or otherwise, 
 the Grand Master for the time shall fill 
 such vacancy by his nomination. 
 
 Szc. 5. The Grand Master shall, 
 when present, indispensably fill the chair, 
 in his absence the Deputy Grand Master, 
 in the absence ofboth the Senior Grand 
 Vv ‘arden, in the absence of these the 
 Junior Grand Warden, im case of the ab- 
 sence of all these officers, the oldest 
 Grand Officer in the Lodge is to ‘fill the 
 chair. Andthat the Grand Lodge may 
 always appear in due form, the presid- 
 ing officer shall wear the jewel of the 
 GrandMaster, and allothers the jewels 
 
 a 
 
r wag fo 
 | ofthe officers they respectively represent. 
 Sec. 6. No Grand Master, Deputy 
 Grand Master, or Grand Warden shall, 
 | turing his continuance in office, be Mas- 
 teror Warden to, or representative of a 
 particular Lodge; and no brcther shall 
 be eligible for either of the said offices, 
 (who has not passed the chair of some re- 
 gular Lodge, to be made known by pro- 
 per-vouchers. ) 
 Sec. 7. ‘The Grand Master, with his 
 
 Dep=*y> Grand Wardens, Treasurer, or 
 Secretary shall, if convenient, Quits, n:- 
 
 Mastership, visit the several Lodges un- 
 der his jurisdiGtion, and see that no in- 
 novation be committed in any of them, 
 first giving such Lodges timely notice of 
 his approach. Butincase it shculd not 
 be converient for the Grand Master, or 
 his Officers to attehd as herein required, 
 then and in that case the Grand Master 
 is authorised toappoint a skilful! and con- 
 fidential brother for this purpose. 
 
 e sec. 8. ‘Phe Grand Master ha; full 
 right and authority to preside in every 
 Lodge under his jurisdi@ion, with the 
 Master of the Lodge on his left hand, 
 
[Seas 4 
 and to summon his Grand Wardens, 
 Treasurer and Secretary to attend him 
 who are to at in their several capacities 
 whenever the Grand Master takes t 
 ehair. a 
 Sec. 9. The Grand Master, Deputy 
 Grand Master and Grand Wardens, shall 
 severally, at the time of their installation, 
 make the following declaration :—“ i” 
 ‘‘ solemnly promise upon the honour of 
 ‘+ a Mason, that in the office of ———— 
 
 “ [ will, according to the best of ™x = 
 «Lilies, strictly comply with the laws 
 
 ‘‘ and regulations of this Grand Lodge 
 ‘ and all other ancient masonic usages.”” 
 Sec. 10, VYhat@he Grand Master shall 
 
 have power to grant Uispensations upon 
 proper petition. — That the | eset to 
 whom such dispensation shall be granted, 
 make application to the Grand Lodge a 
 
 the next annual comminication for a 
 charrer. And if such application shall 
 
 o 
 
 not be made, or such ¢ arte 
 ed by the Grand Lodge, the Lodg 
 ed by such dispensation shall be deemed 
 
 _ dissolved. S Stina 
 
[a7] 
 ALR Io. G BOE Ws. 
 
 The Grand Wardens shall be chosen 
 annually by a majority of written votes, 
 and mus: have passed the chair in some 
 regular Lodge. 
 
 Aameel Cc. 1b. lV. 
 
 Sec. 1. The Grand Treasurer shall 
 be chosenannually by a majority of writ- 
 ten votes, (ant must have passed the 
 | phair) 
 |} = See. 2. He must be a brother of good 
 worldly substance, and to him shall be 
 | committed the monies belonging to the 
 Grand Lodge. He shall always keep a 
 _ fiir record of his accounts and transac- 
 tions, and the uses to which the monies 
 are appropriated ; and shall laythe same 
 when required, before the Grand Lodge, 
 and account for the monies: as may be 
 directed. 
 
 AE-EBe Lf EV. 
 
 Sec. 1. The Grand Secretary shall be 
 chosen annually by a majority of writ- 
 ten votes. 
 
 Sec. 2. He must be a brother who 
 can write a fair, legible hand;. and shall 
 keep accurate records of all the transac- 
 
 B 2 
 
[is] 
 
 tions of the Grand Lodge. He shall pred 
 sent all the votes and orders of the Gran 
 Lodge, after they are entered, to the 
 Grand Master for his approbation and 
 signature. He shall issue summonses — 
 as the Grand Master may direét, and shall 
 give a seasonable notice in at least one 
 public newspaper of every stated meet- 
 ing of the Grand Lodge. And he shall” 
 be rewarded for his services from time 
 to time as the Grand Lodge may direét. 
 
 AR TICLE, VIL, 
 
 Sec. 1. “The Grand Deacons, Grand 
 Stewarts, Grand Marshal, and Grand 
 Sword Bearer, must be Master Masons. 
 
 Sec 2. ‘The Grand Stewarts shall at- 
 tend in preparing the feast on a regular 
 summons for that purpofe, and they shall 
 always see that the tables are regularly 
 and masonically spread. 
 
 Sec. 3. The Grand Marfhal shall attend 
 the Grand Feast, and assist the Grand 
 
 faster in the order and arrangement of 
 Ae day ; and the Grand Sword Bearer 
 shall attend on all public occasions, 
 
 A RIK C, Lake ie os 
 The Grand Toiler shall attend every 
 
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 ‘all of the Grand Master, and be present 
 itevery Grand Lodge, for which services 
 ie shall be rewarded from time to time 
 iccording to his merit. 
 
 ARTICHI EE VII. 
 
 Sec. 1. AGrand Lodge shall be held 
 at least once in every year,(at such time 
 and place as the Grand Lodge shall ap- 
 point; and when no such appointment 
 shall be made, then at such time and 
 place as the most worshipful shall ap- 
 point. And special Grand Lodges shall 
 beheldastheGrand Master shall appoint. 
 
 Sec. 2. Inthe adoption of this Consti- 
 tution, and all amendments hereafter 
 made, and in the election of officers, the 
 votes shall be taken according totherights 
 ofthe several Lodges and the members 
 of the Grand Lodge, thatis to say, every 
 Lodge present by its representatives, 
 shall be entitled to three yotes, whether 
 represented by one or more brethren ; 
 and every member of the Grand Lodge ; 
 otherwise entitled than by being a repre- 
 sentative ofa particular Lodge, shall have 
 one vote, All other matters in Grand 
 Lodge. shall be determined by a majority 
 
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 of votes of the members present and thi 
 brother in the chair shall have the c ca 
 ting vote. 
 
 Sec. 3. The Grand Lodge shall ha ve 
 power, by charter, under their seal it 
 form heretofore wake to constitute neg 
 Lodges, to establish an uniform mode © 
 working in all the Lodges within | thi 
 state, and superintend and regulate the 
 general police of Masonry. according | 
 / the ancient usages and customs. of M 
 sons, carefully regarding the sold 1; 
 marks, which are in ng account to be re 
 . moved or defaced. 
 
 ~ See. 4. The Grand Lodge, | on gr nt 
 ting a charter to a newly constitutes 
 Lodge, may demand such reasonable 
 fees as they may establish by law. 
 
 Sec. 5. The Grand Lodge shall have 
 power to cal] upon the several _— 
 for the annual customary dues. 
 
 Sec. 6. The Grand Lodge shall. haw 
 power to establish an uniform rule as te 
 the sums to be paid in the several Lodg- 
 es within the jurisdiélion of this Grand 
 Lodge, for entering, passing and raising 
 a brother. 
 
[ad 
 Sec. 7. The Grand Lodge shall have 
 ower to make such laws for their own 
 fovernment as they shall think proper. 
 
 Pals. T° Gal. 1X, 
 
 | Sec, 1. No voteof the Grand Lodge 
 shall be reconsidered by a less number 
 bf members than were present at the 
 passing of the same. ; 
 Sec. 2. No brother shall be admitted 
 nto the Grand ‘Lodge but-sucli as are 
 members, excepting petitioners and wit- 
 nesses : Provided that brethren properly 
 entitled by their grade in Masonry, may, 
 lon motion, be admitted as visitors. In 
 meither of which cases shall they be ad- 
 mitted to vote. 
 _ Sec. $. No new charter shall be gran- 
 ted, but upon the petition of at leas(five) 
 known and approved Master Masons ; 
 nor shall a new warrant issue to ay 
 number of Masons residing within less 
 than ten miles of the usual place of meet- 
 ing of any regular established Lodge, 
 unless by special dispensation of the 
 Granj Lodge, and the petition shall.con- 
 tain the causes which render it expedient 
 
2 
 
 [ e249 Re 
 that such charter should be granted, wit 
 the nomination of the Master and Wa: 
 dens, and the petition shall be approvel 
 by some regular constituted Lodge jj 
 the vicinity of the petitioners. 
 
 A ROT LC i ae 
 
 _ Sec. 1. Every Lodge under this jurig 
 diction, shall once every year transmi 
 to the Grand Lodge the names of thei 
 officers, and also the names of the bro 
 they: who have been made Matmne. pag 
 sed fellow.crafts, and raised to the su 5 
 lime degree of Master Mason, in orde 
 that the same may be duly noticed in th 
 Grand Lodge. J 
 
 Sec. 2. Upon the demise of any Lod 
 within the jurisdi€tion of this Grane 
 Lodge, the last Secretary and Treasure 
 of-said Lodge shall within six month 
 afterwards surrender to the Grand Secrd 
 tary the books, papers, jewels, furids ani 
 furniture ofthis Lodge. ~~ 
 
 Sec. 3. ‘The Grand Wardens and Se 
 cretary shall make all necessary prepara 
 tions for every Grand Feast, and the: 
 shall be assisted by the Grand Stewarts 
 or some general undertaker. 
 
ere 3 | 
 
 Sec. 4, Every brother present at a 
 rand Feast, shall be controlled by the 
 rand Master in every thing that per- 
 ins to the decency and decorum of his 
 onduét. 
 
 | Sec, 5. Every brother who is an exist- 
 1g member of the Grand I.odge of North- 
 varolina, at the time of the adoption of 
 ne present constitution, shall continue 
 b ke a member of the same, he paying 
 F his dues as prescribed by the laws of 
 his Grand Lodge. 
 
 Sec. 6. No amendment to this con- 
 titution shall be adopted by the Grand 
 _odge, until the same, after being pro- 
 .osed in writing to the Grand Lodge, and 
 hereby concurred with, shall be sub- 
 nitted to the consideration of all the in- 
 lividuel Ledges, and adopted by atleast 
 wo thirds of all the said I odges. 
 
 Wo RDA VIE G. M. Commitee appoint= 
 
 i. GLASGOW, D. G. M. to form this Cerfli= 
 ROBT. WILLIAMS, jun. G.S. ) tution. 
 
 An Exivalt form the Receras, 
 (TEsT) Rosr. Wititams, jun. Grand Secretary’ 
 
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 AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE GRAN 
 _ LODGE OF NORTH-CAROLIN4. 
 
 Bz it enacted by the General Assemi 
 of the state of North-Carolina, and i 
 hereby enacted by the authority of # 
 same, That the Most Worshipful Gra 
 Master, the Right Worshipful Deput 
 Grand Master, Wardens and member 
 who are at present, or in future ma 
 be of the Grand Lodge of North- Care 
 lina, be and they are here by c 
 
 and declared to be a body p poli > and coi 
 porate under the nants and sab of th 
 
 such name they shall ave perp 
 cession and a commo: ind n 
 and be sued, plead and bei Pp 
 quire and transfer property an 
 such byelaws andregul tions, % as shallr 
 be inconsistent with the ‘constitution 10 
 laws of this state or the U. States, a 
 thing to the contrary notwithstanding. 
 Ben, Smita, S. S._ 
 M. Marruews, S.H. CA 
 A true copy, 
 
 Js. Giascow, Secretary of State. 
 [Pafed Now. 1797-] 
 
ByeeLaws of the Grand Lodge of North- 
 
 Carolina, 
 [Acopted, Fune 25th, 5789.]- 
 
 I. Relating to the time and place of 
 meeting, otherwise provided for by the 
 Consitution. 
 
 Ai. ‘That every member shall annual- 
 ly pay the sum of forty shillings to the 
 general fund, which payment shall com- 
 mence onthe annual lodge day, and any 
 brother hereafter becoming a member 
 shall be subje& to the payment of three 
 pounds, on his admission. 
 
 UJ. That every private lodge shall*, 
 aumually transmit by the Master and W ar- | 
 dens or such as shall attend, the names of 
 the present members and of those who 
 may hereafter be admitted into théir re- 
 spective lodges, with the times and places 
 of their annual meetings, together with 
 
 * Part of this feQlion altered; Jan. 5792. S@z here- 
 after. b 
 
 e 
 
a copy of their bye-laws, regulations n 
 such extra€ts from their journals ane 
 proceedings as may be thought neces- 
 sary. We, 
 
 IV. ‘There shall be paid into the trea 
 sury for every charter or warrant fer 
 holding a new lodge, the sum of ten 
 pounds, and for every charter Sidiie. 
 fore hh : 
 
 at an e prea se meeting, ae the same wit + 
 the vouchers, before “the mae for their 
 inspeCticn and adjustment. on the 
 treasurer being superceded in vie 
 shall immediately pay into the thie of} 
 his successor, the balance which may 
 ear to be due by him tothe lodge,’ : 
 
 VI. Had its effect, 
 
 VIE That the secretary shall iss sue. 
 Maree for the members of the lodge 
 
 o attend, at such times and places as the 
 chon Master shall appoint. 
 
 VILY. Thatar ay member shall leave | 
 the ro6m without the leave efthe Mas- 
 
vs dub ae 
 
 q ge 8 
 
 ter, he shall pay the sum of fice shil- 
 lings. 
 
 IX. That every member who makes a 
 motion shall deliver a transcript of the 
 same to the secretary, before itis put. 
 
 X. That a Committee of Correspon- 
 dence shall be annually PPO ec ; 
 
 XI. That each member of the Grand 
 Lodge shall be entitled to a certificate 
 thereof, which shall entitle him to ad- 
 mission into any lodge inthis state, and | 
 to all the ‘rights and priviledges which 
 the members cf such lodges respeCtively 
 
 ossess. | 
 
 XIf. That these laws be entered in a 
 boundbook and signed by every member _ 
 on his admission, who shali therea‘ter 
 be entitled to vote. 
 
Resolutions of the Grand Lodge of Nortl 
 Carolina, of a general nature. 
 
 Resolved, That it be recommened to 
 the different lodges in this state, that if 
 any of their members fhall misbehave 
 themselves in such a manner, as torens — 
 der expulsion necessary, to senthcircular — 
 letters to the Grand Lodge and the sewe-_ 
 ral private lodges in the state, informing. 
 them of such expulsion, together with 
 the nature of the offence. | 
 
 Fune, 5789. 
 
 Resolved, Yhat the officers or deputies — 
 of the several lodges, attending the Grand 
 Lodge, be requested to appear in the 
 cloathing an4 jewels of the lodge they 
 represent. 
 
 Resolved, That no brother shall ever 
 be admitted a member of this Grand 
 Lodge, without he is amember of some 
 one lodge in this state, excepting ail 
 those who have heretofore been, or shall 
 hereafter be Grand Master of this Grand 
 Lodge. 
 
 - ee 
 
_ Resolved, That no brother: shall here= 
 after be marked, or pass the chair by 
 this Grand Lodge, it being conceived 
 improper and irregular, on the part of 
 ‘the Grand Lodge, and detrimental to the 
 interest of the individual. lodges, and 
 that such former proceedings could only 
 be justifiable, by the absolute want of 
 brothers qualified to administer the said 
 degrees which. difficulties are now re- 
 ‘moved. Dec. 5790.- 
 
 - Wauereas the annual quota heretofore 
 paid by the subordinate lodges is deemed 
 unnecessary. 
 
 Resolved, Therefore, that in future the 
 annual quota shall be five pounds and 
 no more. Fanuary 5792. 
 
 Resolved, That the use of sashes be 
 laid aside, by the officers, members, and 
 delegates, in this lodge. Dec. 5793. 
 
 Resolved, That it shall be the duty of 
 the Grand Secretary, under the direction 
 of the most Worshipful Grand Master, 
 after the choice of Grand Officers each 
 year to transmit a list of the new officers, 
 
 chosen or re-elected, as also an authen- 
 C2 
 
[ som | 
 ticated copy of all new general regula + 
 tions adopted, to the Grand Lodge 
 every state in the Union. — . 
 ‘That it shall be aninvariable tinea 
 that no charter of ere€tion or dispensati 
 on be granted to any number of Masons, 
 residing out cf the state, wherein the 
 Grand Lodge adopting the principle is 
 held, except when the Grand Lodge of 
 the state in which the petitioners reside 
 shall acquiesce therein in writing, 
 Dece 5796, 
 
 Resolved, That the Secretary of thi: 
 Grand Lodge write to the several lod, Pag 
 Under the jurisdiétion: of this Grand 
 Lodge, recommending and enjoining the 
 seve cal private Lodges, that they express 
 hereafter, on the face of every certificate 
 of delegation from their respeétive bodies 
 to the Grand Lodge, that such delegates 
 are Master Masons. ; 
 
 Resolved, That from the true construc- 
 tion of this Grand Lodge, and the gene- 
 ral rules of Masonry, no brother ever 
 hereafter, who may be under the grad 
 of a Master Mason shall be admitted as a 
 visitor of this Grand Lodge. | 
 
 Dec. 5799. 
 
t* [stay ; 
 
 | On motion of Brother Ellis, to be in- 
 formed whether a lodge which is estab- 
 lished by the Grand Lodge, but have not 
 received their Charter, is liable'to the 
 innual dues of five pounds or not. We- 
 solved, That such lodge is liable, altho’ 
 they have not received their charter. 
 
 Dec. 5800, 
 
 Resolved, That until some general re- 
 rulation shall b: entered into on this 
 subject, no persoa shall be admitted to 
 the First Degree in any of the sabordi- 
 rate Lodges, under the sum of THREE 
 pounpbs for each Candidate, 
 
 Resolved, That no person shall be initi-. 
 atedasa Masoninany of the subordinate | 
 Lodges, who shall not have resided with - 
 in this state for twelve months next be- 
 fore his initiation. Provided, that tran- 
 sient persons may be initated undez 
 less residence on ask ucing Ree 
 credentials from the place See they 
 resiled before such initiation, testifying 
 the good character and moral conauét of 
 such applicant, Dec. 5801. 
 
[ $2] | 
 
 Ordered, Vhat the Secretary of thi 
 Grand Lodge write tothe several Gran 
 Lodges throughout the United States 
 requesting them to instruct their sub 
 ordinate Lodges not to initiate as a me 
 son, any pérson an inhabitant of this 
 State, without strit enquiry into their 
 charaters ; as several inconveniences 
 have arisen by such persons going from 
 this Stateto other States and there beco- 
 ming masons, and then returning to this 
 State and claiming the benefits of mason 
 ry. 2 
 Resolved, That the subordinate Lod 
 ges be requested hereafter not to rais 
 any candidate fromone grade to another 
 until such candidate can work with ex- 
 pertness through each part and point 
 of the ancient Land-marks of Masonry 
 in the inferior grades : unless in cases 
 of emergency. Dec. 5802. | 
 
et) 1 S$ .C.O. RSE 
 
 Velivered before St. Fohn’s Lodge, No» 
 il, Newbern, on the Festival of St. 
 Fohn the Baptist, Fune 24, 5789. 
 
 Sevma non oritur de regnis, domibusve alienis 3 
 . : sed, quod magis ad nos 
 Pert net, &S° nescire malum. 
 
 By Francotis-Xavier Marrin. 
 
 orshipful Master, Senior and Funior 
 Wardens, and Vortiy Brothers. 
 
 ‘Hi few moments which are to 
 elapse, between the time devoted 
 2 the business of this day and the hour 
 [t which our Bye-Laws bid us to retire, 
 lannot be better employed, than in be- 
 lag consecrated to an historical and sen- 
 imental inquiry into the antiquity and. 
 \tiliy of the venerable Society, of which 
 ve consitute a branch. 
 
‘on. 
 
 origin be lost in ch ayrttiedt which v 
 the events of the first ages of the w 
 
 coeval with civil society itself, | 
 No sooner had our first Parent lai 
 his hand on the forbidden tree; than J al 
 forfeiting his supernatural excelleneg 
 was left a prey to the weakness, infirm| 
 ty and variety of wants, which are th 
 characteristics of human nature. Frog 
 the instant, it became nece ssaty for th 
 Sons of Adam to unite and assist eagl 
 other in repelling the many attacks tf 
 which life is exposed, anc in overco ny 
 ing, the various obstacles, 
 most evefy moment, apainet their tra 
 quility and safety. 
 To that distant era, tradition and thd 
 oldest records extant refer us for the 
 establishment of Society. Different famt 
 lies united under different heads, as 
 husband, a father or a master, tor mes 
 distinct conmunities: early types of thi 
 empires, kingdoms, states, and comnom 
 
 1| 
 
% fise 
 ealths, into which this gicbe has since 
 sen divided. Such a variety of asso- 
 ations scon begat a variety of interests, 
 iterest had nited men: it now divided 
 em. ‘Lhe irdustricus, but feeble or 
 o-confiding, husbandman lost the re- 
 ard of his ‘Jabour, by the violence of 
 le strong or the treachery of the knavy- 
 h. Then, as if Providence had decreed 
 at every evil should weet in itself the 
 eds of its own remedy, from the out- 
 ges ‘ffered to the person and property 
 the individuals and the begs of the 
 mmunity, originated the Social Com- 
 ak 3 whereby each, in consideration cf 
 € proteion he was to receéive, renoun- 
 : the exertion ofthe right and power, 
 hich the Creator had given him of re- 
 siling by violence all violent attacks. 
 © certain fersens was entrusted the 
 gh authority of preventing ee 
 1d compelling aggressors to make re- 
 aration. Hence the crigin of Penal 
 nd Civil law. Civil Jaw, which even 
 _thisenlightenedage, butfeebly skreens 
 rainst injustice and oppression, in the 
 imeval state of S Seciety, could but be 
 
ae 
 5 
 
 Se oe 
 found insufficient to prevent m | 
 injuring eachother. Even, if this co 
 have been obtained, some thing woul 
 still have. been wanting to the perfe tid 
 of the system; I mean, to procure q 
 every one all the advantages he coul 
 reasonably expe& from an interco: rg 
 with his fellow creatures, ‘This cou] 
 not be attained by coerci Tr viat 
 that imperfeGion, pt 
 were recurred tor 
 
 A dissimilarity of ¢ st 
 duces a dissimilarity of idea 
 Similarity of ideas, a d 
 timents, A similarif 
 
 the cement without which the Pp’ 
 sociations here alluded to co d 
 long subsisted. Men of differen 
 
 parts, these different wholes became 
 more or less useful, and were of a short 
 or longer duration, Hence the assoc a 
 tions thus formed by those skilled in th 
 sciences were the most permanent. 
 
[37] 
 
 TT was not until Ged had long endur- 
 ed the wickedness of Man—not until the © 
 /perverseness of the individuals had con- 
 taminated the nations themselves, that 
 He thought of avenging His injured cle- 
 rmency by the Flood. Previous to that 
 ‘epoch, the earth produced her fruits al- 
 most spontaneously ; much cultivation 
 ‘was not requisite, and Agriculture had 
 not become a science. ‘The smallness 
 # the number of inhabitants, compared 
 th the immense unoccupied space be- 
 
 A 
 
 re them, leave usno room to imagine that 
 itigation, for the property of a spot of 
 | ground had given birth to the science of 
 /boundaries--Geometry. The purity of the 
 air and the lusciousness of the produce of 
 |the earthrenderedmedicineand chemistry 
 useless. Rhetoric cannot be supposed to 
 | have been known. Architecture, or Ma- 
 sonry, must have been the first science 
 cultivated: I will endeavour to prove it, 
 Sciences owing their origin to our 
 ‘wants, that which first occurred to them 
 is undoubtedly the eldest. Nutrition is 
 our first desire, when that is satisfied, 
 man generally seeks for repose ; to repose 
 D 
 
 t 
 
[ 33 
 conveniently a shelter is necessary ; 4 
 cavern at first answeredthis purpose, but 
 the inconveniency of a subterranean re 
 cess was soon experienced. Necessitt 
 taught man to build himselfa roof. — 
 single roof left him exposed to the intense 
 heat ofthe sun, the keenness of the winds, 
 the chilling rains, andthe moist exhala- 
 tions of the earth. The walls, which af- 
 ter skreened him from the inclemencies” 
 of the we cather, deprived him of the light 
 —of the air, and the appertuies h 
 TOT OGE AIR Baas weal if 
 
 to keep them “i bib Y able, and to. 
 discover where doors and windows might 
 be properly made. As the materials were 
 to be prepared before hand, those pre- 
 parations could not be left to be ascer- 
 tained by a practical trial, but were to 
 be known by previous caleulation.— 
 This, a science in our days, was of: 
 course beyond the reach of the general- 
 ity of men, in that untutored age. ‘Those 
 
[aon 
 da succeeded best for themselves, were 
 applied to e e& similar superstructures 
 for others; joining practice to theory, 
 _ they became Architects. 
 * Man having completed his dwelling, 
 ‘the adjacent soil engrossed his attention. 
 “He melioratedit. That he might enjoy 
 the improvements, the fruit of his la- 
 pour or expence, he became jealous of 
 an exclusive property therein; to distin- 
 guish it, real boundaries were fixed, or 
 Ynatural and ideal ones recurred to. This 
 gave birth to Geometry. 
 
 He who had planned the building was 
 best qualified to survey and to him all 
 made application, 
 
 Architefture and Geometry being thus 
 practiced by the same person, no dis- 
 tinGlion was made between the two 
 sciences; collectively they were stiled 
 Masonry. The sciences forma chain, 
 and enlarging the raind qualify it for vir- 
 tuous deeds. ‘The votaries of Masonty 
 acquired baht a with mure facility 
 than others, and the general appevation 
 of Mason was bestowed on the worthy 
 and the wise. 
 
1[ 40] : 
 THE particular associations, wh' 
 the secnrity of the individual require 
 on account ofthe imbecility of the soc 
 compact on its first establishment, as 
 have observed before, united men o 
 congenial feelings. Friendship, whick 
 sibsists in a more exquisite degree among 
 men of an enlightened mind, cemented 
 the union of Masons and has rendered 
 itindissoluble. Succeeding generations 
 have handed it down carefully to each 
 other. . 
 We find these men spoken of in anci- 
 ent history under the different denomi 
 nations of Sons of Noah, Sons of Light, 
 Sages, Wise Men, Philosophers, and 
 Masters of Israel. They dispersed them-. 
 selves through the various parts of the 
 world, instructing in the sciences those 
 who, by the purity of their morals and 
 the aptitude of their understandings, 
 deserved to become Professors of their 
 Arts. We read that they increased to 
 such a number, that when (A. L. 2998 ) 
 Solomon wished to carry into eae 
 the projecl his father had conceived of 
 erecting that stupendous fabric, which 
 
| E41] 
 
 | by its extraordinary superiority over the 
 }superstructures that had been before 
 | executed, seemed worthy of being con- 
 $ecrated to the Supreme Architect, up- 
 Wards of one hundred thousand Masons 
 -assembled. ‘They undertook, and, in 
 the space of seven years, completed the 
 Sacred ‘Femple; and, when they were 
 about to retire to their respeClive coun- 
 tries, they vowed that their friendship 
 ‘should not cease at the hour of ‘their 
 _ parting—that they would shew it to each 
 other’s children and children’s children; 
 nay, that the benefits of it should not be 
 confined to their sole descendants, but 
 that all worthy persons should be ad- 
 mitted to participate therein. 
 
 To secure the intended advantages to 
 those justly entitled to them, it was ne- 
 cessary to preclude all others ; they had 
 recourse to certain words ard signs to 
 distinguish each other. At first they 
 did not stand in need of such precaution; 
 they would have discovered a pretender 
 by questioning him on their art: but 
 God, whose will is sufficient to over- 
 turn our best-preconcerted plans, had 
 
 D 
 
[ 42] 
 punished the presumption of men imat- 
 tempting to raise the Tower ef Babel, 
 by the confusion of tongues. To this 
 end, and to improve the favourable op- 
 portunity of so large a concourse of Ma- 
 sons from different countries, Solomon 
 convened the Builders of the Temple, 
 and assisted by Hiram, King of ‘Tyre, 
 and Hiram Abiff, held the first Grand 
 Lodge; wherein the plan of the Institu- 
 tien was modelled into its present form, 
 and the tools of Archite€ture were adopt- 
 ed as the characteristic emblems of the 
 Society: symbols of moral, as they are 
 of mathematical, perfection! Words and 
 signs were agreed upon, whereby each 
 Fellow of the Royal Order might readily, 
 not only cause himself to be known for 
 such, but be distinguished from those of 
 an inferior degree.. This happened A. 
 L. S000, 1000 years before the birth of 
 our Lord, 
 
 MASONRY was afterwards extended 
 tothe different parts of the world, as 
 they were peopled, according to the best 
 authorities, by colonies from Asia. To 
 follow its progress in the various Euro 
 
 & 
 
[ 43 ] 
 an countries would carry me too far. 
 With regard to England, from whence we 
 receivedit: anextant record testifies, that 
 s early as the reign of Athelstan, the 
 prandson of Alfred, who lived in the 
 enth century after Christ, the British 
 Masons boasted of the antiquity of 
 heir establishment as being of immemo- 
 rial standing: that he convened the first 
 British Grand Lodge at York, under 
 Prince Edwin, his brother in 4926. Ed- 
 ward the third, ascending to the throne 
 in 5327, presided over the Fraternity, 
 which flourished unti] the minority of 
 Henry the Vith, when an act was pass- 
 led, 3 Hen. VI, ch. 1, forbidding them 
 to assemble, hold congregations, chap- 
 ters or lodges: nevertheless this law 
 Was never carried into execution, and, 
 Henry, soon after he became of age, 
 Was initiated in our misterics and proved 
 a shining ornament to the Craft. The 
 questions proposed by that King, pre- 
 Vious to his admission, have been re- 
 corded by Calcott, with the answers 
 thereto given. _Qyeen Elizabeth hear- 
 ing that Masons possessed secrets which 
 
[44 ) 
 
 she could not be entrusted with, and fla 
 she could not be the head of their insej 
 tution, as she was of the Church, sen 
 troops to disperse the Grand Lodge 
 York on the 27th of December, 5567 
 But theattack redounded to the honor of 
 the Craft ; the commanding officer sued 
 for regular admission, and returned : 
 Mason. Trom that period, the Society 
 has not only remained unmolested in 
 England, but has received repeated in- 
 stances of Royal protection and favour, 
 Masons crossed the Atlantic with th 
 first settlers of the British colonies in 
 America, and soon after the Grand Mas. 
 ter of tngland appointed Provincial 
 Grand Masters and constituted regular 
 lodges in the newworld. ‘Phe Carolinas, 
 ~ whose settlement is of a later date had 
 no Provincial Grand Master until 5736, 
 when the Earl of London, appointed 
 John Hamerton, Esq ; to that dignity, 
 From him a regular succession can be 
 traced to Joseph Montfort, Esq i ord 
 
 was appointed by the Duke of Beaufort 
 towards the the year 5769, and who con- 
 
 stituted this lodge, asappears by its Ware 
 } rant, in 5771. 
 
: P45] 
 _ THE Great Archite& of the Universe. 
 having permitted a dissolution of the po- 
 litical bands, which united North-Caro- 
 lina to Great-Britain, propriety seemed 
 to point out, that the Lodges of tnis State 
 ‘should not remain longer under any al- 
 legiance to, or dependence on, the Grand 
 Lodge or Grand Master of that Kingdom. 
 In 5786, the Union Lodge of Fayette- 
 ville, being advised thereto by a num- 
 ber of Visiting Brothers from the dilffe- 
 rent parts of the State, proposed that a 
 Convention of all the regular constituted 
 Lodges of North-Carolina should be held 
 at Fayetteville, on the 24th of June, 5787 
 to take under consideration the propriety 
 of déclaring by a solemn a& the inde- 
 pendence of the Lodges of North-Caro- 
 lina, and to appoint a State Grand Master 
 and other Grand Officers. The great dis- 
 tance to, and small intercourse between, 
 the different parts of this extensive state 
 having prevented a sufficient number of 
 delécates from attending, the Convention 
 adjourned to the town of Yarborough, 
 
 on the 27th of Dec. following :-when the 
 Declaration of Independence took place, 
 
ae Bi: 
 and a form of government was adop 
 The most Worshipful Samuel Johnst 
 having. been appointed Grand Mast 
 and the right Worshipful Richard Ca 
 well (then Governor of this State) Depe 
 Grand Master, the first Grand Lodge 
 North-Carolina was held on the folloy 
 ing day. 
 
 HAVING thus, from history and trz 
 dition, and from ratiocination, when bot 
 these sources of knowledge haye failes 
 deduced an historical account of Maso: 
 ry; and shewn it to be the most ancie 
 of all suplunary institutions ; its utili 
 remains tobe ihquired into. This w 
 
 be the theme of the second part of thi 
 Discourse. 
 
 H $ 
 Maso NRY is @ select association 
 men professing to live in brotherly love, 
 40 sinoothe to each other the rugged pat 
 f adversity ; and to keepa most inviol 
 ble secrecy on certain parts of their ins 
 tution. : 
 
gal eee raz] 
 
 1 HAVE said “a seleé association.” 
 
 In any auditory, but the one Iaddress 
 : € epithet might excite a smile. It be- 
 ves to inquire, whether this ridicule 
 ld be grounded? That, if any defici- 
 cy on our partauthorizes it, the effeé& 
 y be more easily prevented from a bet- 
 t knowledge of the cause, 
 
 If this sele€tion is not as perfe& as the 
 irity of the institution requires, the im- 
 fection canonly proceedfromtwocaus- 
 ,: the admission of unworthy persons 
 id the degeneracy of themembers. Each 
 as been foreseen, and guarded against, 
 y the framers of our Constitution. 
 With regard to admission. A stri& 
 iquiry into the moral charaGter of the 
 mndidate is an indispensable prelude; 
 ve opinion of every memberis appealed 
 ); and their unanimous approbation be- 
 1g the condition without which none can 
 ver obtain admission, measures have 
 een adopted’ to prevent the suffrages 
 om being controuled, biassed or em- 
 arrassed: And lastly, the trials, which 
 receed the initiation, are to evince that 
 ie future memLer is possessed of that 
 
[ 48 J » a 
 courage and fortitude of mind, which are 
 necessary to keep a secret, and practice 
 the charatteristic virtues of this divine 
 institution. | In examining how careful 
 our Predecessors have been, inframing 
 and handing down to us, this mode of 
 admission, let us be filled with a salutary 
 anxiety to prevent any unjustifiable n ° 
 
 le& on our part from overturning the 
 work of their prudence. Finally, it may 
 be aconsoling refie€tion, that if the selec- 
 tion is not as perfe@l, as the purity of 
 the institution would demand, it will be 
 found as much so, as the universality of 
 its plan can admit cf 3 if the necessary 
 allowance is made forthe imperfeCiion of 
 all mundane establishments. 
 With regard to the degeneracy of the 
 members. “They are men; and as such 
 liable to err» But, a more intimate in- 
 tercourse with persons of virtuous prin- 
 ciples—their being constantly employed 
 in the same work with such—frequent 
 lessons of morality-—the anxiety of pre 
 serving their reputations; which they 
 must feel ina more exquisite degree, as 
 on it depends that of a society of worthy 
 
‘ [49 | 
 
 ‘persons—will retain them within the 
 ‘bounds of their duty; and proper ad- 
 Monitions, from their brothers or supe- 
 Tiors, bring them back should they hap- 
 | pen to recede. When those lenient means 
 Prove ineffe€iual, suitable corretion is 
 | recurred to: then—if the delinquent con- 
 | tinues refraGtory, expulsion puts it out 
 of his power to injure any longer the cha- 
 )raéter of the Craft. 
 
 MASONS profess “ to live in bro- 
 therly love, and to smooth to each other 
 the rugged paths of adversity.” 
 
 ‘** To live in brotherly love—.” In 
 this Masonry only requires a stricter 
 observance of what natural and revealed 
 religion prescribes. 
 
 “ To smooth to each other the rug- 
 ged paths of adversity” is but a natura! 
 consequence of brotherly leve. Ifthere 
 be a period in man’s life, wherein he is 
 more entitled, than in any other, to de- 
 mand from his fellow-c:eatures, the ob- 
 servance of thatcommand of God, “thou 
 shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” it 
 is in the hour of distress. Cur predeces- 
 sors, at first, principally united the bet 
 
 3 
 
[50] 
 ter to afford to the distressed that relief 
 aggregate bodies can procure more amply 
 than individuals. Seldom (perhaps I 
 ought to say never) was the assistance 
 of a Ledge unsuccessfully implored,when 
 the applicant had not rendered himse 
 unwoithy of ti, 
 
 LASTLY, Masons profess ‘ to keep) 
 the most inviolable secrecy on certaim 
 parts of their institution.” ‘Taciturnity 
 has always been their characteristic vir- 
 tue. In the early ages of the world, 2 the g 
 professors of allsciences requiredit from 
 their disciples ; and Solomon forbade 
 the workmen he employed to impart the 
 secrets of their art to their apprensices, - 
 until bya long probation they had proved” 
 themselves worthy of being further ad-— 
 vanced. 
 
 THE ignorant, whose jealousy gene~ 
 rally reviles what they do not under- 
 stand, have vainly €ndeavoured ro make 
 this Fraternity the obje&@ of their ridi- 
 cule. But, malice and envy must be 
 silent, when on the list. of the votarie 
 of Masonry, appear the names of the 
 
 ey a 
 a 
 Se 
 
 eis 
 
 ee 
 
| [ 3 T +s 
 greatest and best of men, in-all coun- 
 tries. 
 
 In Europe: over the Masons of that 
 part of the world presided a FREDERIC, 
 
 In America: inthe hour of trial, when 
 God adlidted us with the scourze of war, 
 there appeared—in ihe east, a WAR- 
 REN! the Grend Master of the Masons 
 of Massachusetts, he fought, and nobly 
 fell, the first martyr to Columbia’s free- 
 dom !—in Pennsylvania, the enlightened 
 Sage, of whom it has been said: “ Eri- 
 “ puit Colo Fulmen, Sceptrumque Ty- 
 * rannis.” His services in the cabinet, 
 _and at foreign courts, have evinced his 
 wisdom and patriotism. Were it neces- 
 sary to produce an instance of one, who 
 united a Warren’s bravery and a 
 FRANKLIN’s wisdom; the Lodges of 
 Virginia can boast of HIM, WHO 
 NEUDS NOP BE NAMED! God, in 
 his mercy, gave him to this land—to de- 
 fend it in war—to govern it in peace. 
 
 HAVING thus examined what Ma- 
 sonry is, we find it to be a chosen as- 
 semolase of worthy persons, united for 
 
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 the most philanthropic purposes ; and 
 cannot but conclude, as I have advan=) 
 ced in the beginning of this discourse, 
 that it is the most’ancient, and most use- 
 ful, of all sublonary institutions. Kiay) 
 we not conjecture, from its present 
 flourishing state, that it will bethe most 
 lasting ? It bids fair “ to endure ‘till 
 time shall be no more.” 
 
 BUT, in vain is an institution holy, if 
 the members are profane. Let not the 
 foregoing observations produce in us a 
 sterile admiration : but let them stimu- 
 late us to be operative, as we are specu- 
 lative, Masons. Let the Apprentices 
 cherish the praétice of the lessons of phi- 
 lanthropy they receive. Let an heroic 
 fortitude distinguish the Craftsmen. May 
 those, who have presumed to make fur-_ 
 ther advancements endeavour to attain 
 that degree of perfeGtion of which human 
 nature is capable. Se that, when our 
 works shalibe examinedby Our Supreme 
 Master, the Architeét of all Worlds, the 
 Square of his probation sitting easy 
 thereupon, we may receive that reward, § 
 which this world giveth not. 
 
 ie 
 
A 
 FUNERAL 
 
 ae TO 
 
 On the Most Worshipful and Honorable 
 Major-General Ricuarv CaswELtu, 
 Grand-Master of the Masons of North- 
 Carolina, delivered in Christ-Church, 
 before Si. Fohn’s Lodge, No. 2, of 
 Newbern, on Sunday, the 29th of No- 
 vember, 5789.- 
 
 —__— eee Fg 
 Andall ¥udah and ¥erusalem mourn for Fosiah, D. Ch.2v. 24. 
 
 ee ety 
 
 Br FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARTIN. 
 
 —~—20 OS 
 Worshipful Sirs, and Worthy Brothers. 
 
 Bererr of him, who condu&ed our 
 works, we are met to discharge the tri- 
 bute ofa tear due to his memory. How 
 deeply the rest of the community simpa- 
 thizes with us, on this melancholy oc- 
 casion, the attendance of a respectable 
 number of our Fellow-Citizens fully tes- 
 tifles. 
 E‘2 
 
iC 54 J 7 
 SHALL our grief terminate in steril 
 tears? Shall this Discourse, sacred 
 the Memory of the Most Worshipful and 
 Honorable. Major-General RICHAR 
 CASWELL, Grand. Master of the Ma 
 sons of North- Carolina, be, like the song 
 "oF the untutored savage, the mere re= 
 hearsal of a Warrior’s atchievements ie 
 No. Ia admiring the virtues’ that” 
 have endered his death, liké Jo- 
 siah’s, lamented in Fudah and Feru- 
 salem, let us, as Christians and Masons, 
 be stimulated, not to offeridie eb 
 io his Manes, but, toimitate,. in the prac-— 
 lice of every virtue, so bright a patterns 
 
 NOTHING excites more powerfully 
 to virtuaus deeds, thanthe examples of 
 those whom they have rendered conspi- 
 cuous. Man generally desires what hes 
 finds applauded in others. And, either 
 because Virtue appears: more noble, 
 when he hears it praised, or less diffi= 
 cult, when he sees it practiced, he is” 
 stimulated thereto—as the labour is not’ 
 without reward, and remissness would 
 be without excuse. a 
 
 ret 
 
. 
 [ot 
 
 _ Tue examples of the Deadare no less 
 powerful than those of the Living. We 
 look upon the Virtues of the former with 
 a greater degree of veneration, as we 
 lew those of the latter with a greater 
 legree of envy ; perhaps, because, Death 
 laving crowned them, we are willing to 
 yelieve that posterity praises without 
 lattery, asit praises without interest— 
 yr rather (for, why should the real rea- 
 on be concealed in this ‘Vemple of 
 Truth ?) because our pride will not suf- 
 er us to acknowledge them. 
 
 TO convene the people when some 
 Illustrious popular Character had termi- 
 iated his career, and to improve the op- 
 yortunity of exciting them to Patriotic 
 Virtues, is an ancient custom, frequent 
 mstances of which occur in sacred and 
 profane history. The heart of man, 
 however obdurate, when operated upon 
 dy grief, or the idea of a future state, is 
 prepared to receive such favourable im- 
 pressions; as the stiff and close-grained 
 iron becomes pliant and duttile, when 
 heated by the fire of the furnace. 
 
 ‘ 
 
| 56 ] 
 
 Tuus we read that the corpse of Cz 
 sar, having been brought into the of Ce 
 of the metr opolis of the world, Anthon 
 holding up that Diclator’s garment, ad 
 dressed the Roman people. “ You we 
 ‘¢ know,” said he, “this mantle. Ir 
 * member the frst time Cesar put it om 
 “‘ It was on the day he overcame the 
 “© Nervii. If you have tears ta shed, 
 ‘“‘ prepare to shed them now.” , 
 
 WITH as much propriety, can I rise| 
 to day, and, addressing you, say :— 
 
 You well know these Badges. They 
 are the iene of MASONRY—of a 
 society which for its antiquity and utility 
 acknowledges no equal among the insti. 
 tutions of the sons of man: Behold the 
 White ARS that was girded on him, 
 the loss of whom we bemoan, on the 
 day he became a Mason. He has left it 
 to you, unsullied. He has left it to you, 
 decorated with those marks of dignity, 
 to which merit alone gives title. 
 
 i 
 Ir you have tears to shed, prepare . 
 
 shed them nowe 
 
rae) 
 
 )Hz is no more.’. No longer shall he, 
 ike the eastern’ sin illuminate our 
 odges; no longer shall he plan or di- 
 edt our works, 
 "You well know, Fellow-Citizens, that 
 Sword, enblematical of Supreme Execu- 
 ive Authority. I remember the first 
 imeit was deliveredhim. Itwasouthe 
 lay we shook off the oppressive yoke of 
 British domination aud became a Peo- 
 ple. 
 
 Ir you have tears to shed, SPEGR At to 
 shed them now. 
 
 He isno more. No longer shall he 
 vield the Sword of Justice attempered by 
 mercy. No longer shall he preside in 
 your Councils, or lead you to the hos- 
 ile Field. 
 
 TO enter here into a minute detail of 
 he services he rendered you, would be 
 O premise that they may be obliterated 
 rom your memory.—You remember 
 hem, Brothers an TVellow-Citizens, 
 hey cannot have been forgotten, 
 
 Ir was he who headed you on the day 
 ou bro'se downthe superior phalanx of 
 
 « 
 
[53] 
 Scotch insurgents, at Moore’s cre 
 and eta preserved the cause off 
 dom from the deadly blow, this reinfor 
 ment would have’ enabled our enex 
 to strike. 
 
 & 
 
 Ir was he who presided i in the asse 
 bly of Patriots, who framed that inst 
 ment, yee defining your rights at 
 the authority of your rulers, has secure 
 your liberties to this day. 
 
 Ir was he, whom your united voic 
 twice called to the Supreme Magistr 
 of this State—and it was he, who, but 
 few days ago, still filled the Chats 
 your Senate. 7 
 
 IF his Public charaGter affords a va 
 field to the panegyrist’s fancy, his Priv 
 one deserves no less our attention an 
 praise. In it we shall always find a 
 example worthy of our imitation. 
 
 Pustic Virtue may procure a mo 
 shining reputation, but Domestic Virt 
 gives a more solid merit. The form 
 when unsupported by the latter, is, 
 the Warrior, a thirst of glory—in t 
 Civil Ruler, a thirst of power. 
 
a | 
 
 A SINGLE -Gnstance of momentary: in- 
 uy may make a name to the Chief- 
 
 ; but.a continued spirit of moderae 
 ion tori characterises the Virtuous 
 Mdividual. 
 
 /Vaxour is a noble passion, which 
 Ninces a greatness of soul. But too 
 ft itis a vain generosity excited by am- 
 ition, and which has for its aim the 
 lere gratification of a selfish pride ; an 
 iconsiderate boldness justified by suc- 
 ess ; a blind ferocity which stifles the 
 ice of humanity, and by the tears it 
 auses to flow and the blood of its vic- 
 ms, tarnishes the laurels of the Van- 
 uisher. 
 
 Domestic Virtue, on the contrary, is 
 9 perfe@t, that itis laudable even in its 
 Zcesses. Itis peaceable and constant; 
 ad springs from a meekness and tender- 
 €ss which regulate desire, and giving 
 ie Virtuous individual the command Le 
 is own, cause him to reign over 
 earts ofothers. The one excites ate 
 ishment and fear; the other commands 
 averence and love. 
 
 ‘ 
 
[ 60] ie 
 The Swede boasts of the name 7 
 Charles XU, but blesses that of Gust 
 vus Vasa. . ¢ - 
 In him, of whom the hand of Leatl 
 has bereft us, Public and Domestic Vi 
 tues were ever united. Not satisfied i 
 watching with unremitted attention o ve 
 the welfare of the community, he anxt 
 ously endeavoured to promote the felt 
 city of its members, ‘ Blest with a com 
 placency of disposition and equanimit; 
 of temper, which peculiarly endearec 
 him to his friends, he commanded re: 
 spe even from his enemies. The te 
 der sensibility of his heart was sue 
 ihat he needed but to see distress, 
 feel itand contribute to its relief. 7 
 to the voice of interest, even in the li 
 of his professicn, whenever opprest im 
 digence called for his assistance, he ap 
 peared at the bar without even the hope 
 of any other reward, than the consci 
 oushess of having so far promoted the 
 happiness of a fellow man,’ / 
 SUCH is, Worshipful Sirs and wor, 
 thy Brothers, the charaéter of one 
 
. 
 E6487] 
 
 hose lessons shall no longer instruct 
 
 s, but the remembrance of whose vir- 
 
 ies will long continue to edify us. 
 
 Suca is, Fellow-Citizens, the charac- 
 
 r of one who bore so great a share in 
 1c revolution by which‘you became a 
 ation, who, during his life was ever 
 onoured with some marks of your ap- 
 robation, and whose memory will, 1 
 oubt not, be embalmed in your affec- 
 ons. . 
 
 SHADES of Warren, Montgomery, 
 nd Mercer! and ye Shades of those 
 ther Columbian Chiefs, who bore away 
 1e palm of political martyrdom ! attend, 
 eceive and welcome, into the happy 
 aansions of the just, a soul congenial 
 rith those of your departed heroes, and 
 aeriting alike our esteem, gratitude and 
 ears. 
 
 F 
 
AN.) ..180 90 dis 7 
 
 slime vind 
 O R A T Is oO. Ay Nout 
 sui 
 
 Delivered before St. Fohn’ $ Lodge, No, 
 2, of Newhern, on Sunday, the 27th 
 of December, 5729, it being the 
 Festival of St. Fohn the 
 
 Evangelist. ; 
 } 
 . Humanis vultus a 
 Flentibus adsunt, HOR. af 
 Bites hase ari re aT 
 BY BROTHER SOLOMON HALLING: > 
 ) a 
 — es eee : 
 
 Worshipful Master, Senior and bar 
 Wardens, and Worthy Brothers, +: 
 f ! OWEVER flattering the honor you 
 
 have conferred upon me, in appointing 
 me to address you on this occasion, may 
 be to my vanity, it is not without the 
 most humiliating conviétion of my want 
 “of abilities I appear before you—but 
 
[ 63 ] 
 
 deeply imprest with a lively sense of 
 those ties by which we are bound to re- 
 lieve the distrest, I aminducedto throw 
 myself on that candor, which benevo- 
 Nently smiles on the feeble efforts ofa 
 mind glowing with the warmest feelings 
 fof humanity. 
 
 The votaries of Masonry have ever 
 said, that it is the most ancient, most 
 honorable and most useful of all sublu- 
 hary institutions. A variety of produc- 
 tions have appeared to prove its antiqui- 
 ty. The opinion, most generally received 
 is, that this society commenced at that 
 ‘time, when the wisest of men ereCted the 
 sacred temple dedicated to the best of 
 beings. May not the origin of Masonry 
 be traced back even to the formation of 
 this globe? Yez. ‘Thou, great—thou 
 sublime Archite@& of all worlds! with 
 holy dread, awful reverence and profound 
 veneration...I speak it. From that instant 
 when in charity divine thou laidst the 
 foundation of this earth,when thousaidst: 
 * Let there be light,” and there was 
 light; ‘* when the morning stars sang to- 
 “ gether, and the angelic. choir shouted 
 
‘¢ for joy,” 
 of men sh 
 “Vhatthis institution has ever.been he 
 in the highest estimation, the numbe: 
 Jess great names on record of patriot 
 heroes, and kings—of the wise, the gr 
 and the good, who esteemed themselves 
 highly dignified when they were. in- 
 vested with the emblems of Sincerity, 
 truth and virtue, fully testify. ail 
 ‘fo point out, in some degree, its ull 
 lity, let us take a view of one of the cha- 
 raCteristic virtues of the Royal Art. ~ 
 It is so clear a truth, thatit would b 
 almost unnecessary to make the obse 
 vation, did not our condu@ evince that 
 it too oft escapes us ; that in whatever 
 Situation of life, however exalted it may 
 i LEY SER 
 have pleased Heaven to have placed the 
 best, the greatest, the proudest of the 
 sons of men, yet, Providence has wise- 
 ly ordained that no one should, inde- 
 pendently of his fellow, enjoy even the 
 common necessaries and conveniencies 
 oflife. ‘Therefore, from the very na- 
 ture of things, we are mutually bound 
 to assist each other—and that this aid 
 
“er 
 £65] 
 
 night be freely bestowed—and that we 
 miczht have still a more powerful induce- 
 ent to relieve the necessitous, than 
 nerely base self-interest, or a sordid de- 
 e of gain an omniscient God imparted, 
 his mercy, to man one divine emana- 
 ion flowing immediately from himself— 
 he brightest of virtues CHARITY. 
 
 Assist me, O most lovely offspring of 
 heaven! Touch my lips witha live coal 
 rom off the hallowed altar of universal 
 senevolence, that I may truly illustrate 
 what pleasures flow from the practice of 
 those duties, which thou alone promptest 
 man to perform. From thee those soft, 
 those exquisitely tender, sensations pro- 
 seed, which teach our hearts to feel for 
 sther’s woes. By thee, the hand of the 
 shearful giver is opened to the voice of 
 Jistress, and thou rewardest by those 
 joys which ever accompany thee. 
 
 “The divine wisdom.is evidently dis- 
 played, as happiness is only attainable 
 by communication, in bestowing upon us 
 he passions, on which this virtue ope- 
 sates in a particular manner, combining 
 the extremes of pain and pleasure to sti- 
 
 F 2 
 
[ 66 ] 
 mulate us to the praGtice of huma 1ity— 
 for the pain, excited by viewing the man 
 _ objects of pity around, ‘is highly recon 
 persed by the pleasures; whick w fron 
 atts of beneficence. nolovered 16 
 
 But to shew more fully the necessity 
 of attending to the impulses of charity 
 let: us'compare the happiness of thos¢ 
 whom fortune favors, with the misery ) 
 those whom adversity oppresses. Such 
 a prospea may perhaps afford us as soliq 
 improvementas a view of “ nature in he 
 ‘© gayest scenes.” | sei ft 
 
 "his is the season of hilatite The 
 mirth-exciting glass passes freely round 
 arth, sea and air conspire to. crown the 
 festive boards with the choicest viand 
 
 The jocund song and airy dance to 
 music’s soft fantastic measures now pre- 
 vail. The Jaughing loves and smiling 
 graces sport around the house of joy— 
 while every feeling is tremblingly alive 
 pleasure. This is the survey of the 
 situation of those whom the world stiles 
 —happy. aa 
 
 . A 
 
[67] 
 
 _ Are they selfishly alone thus to enjoy 
 he gifts of Providence, or rather ought 
 they not “‘ to shine, like. yon glorious 
 luminary, their superfluity away’’in acts 
 of benevolence, when they observe the 
 sad reverse—the gloomy contrast be- 
 tween themselves and the children of sor- 
 tow, on whose heartstrings soul corrod- 
 ing care, like the Promethean vulture, 
 prey with cankerous tooth ? 
 
 ii Here let us pause. 
 
 ~ Let us reflect, while we enjoy the 
 bounties of indulgent heaven “ on how 
 many bare, unsheltered heads the rude 
 storms of howling winter beat pityless.” 
 What numbers solicit charity? 
 
 ’ The poor, the aged parents of a nume- 
 rous offspring stretch out their palsied 
 hands for relief. The helpless widow, 
 with her infant train, requests some 
 small pittance. ‘The war-worn soldier, 
 whose mangled form bears’ honorable 
 sears, testimonials of his patriotism and 
 good will to his fellow-men, expels some 
 recompense from our beneficence—the 
 sick, the maimed, and the blind desire 
 to partake of pur bounty, 
 
[ 68] 
 
 Ah} their united griefs exclaim 8. Vir 
 tue alone; although it arms u 5 Wit ith f fOr= 
 titude to bear our afflitions, is of itse “4 
 insufficiert to guard us against 1 ills 
 attendant on human_ nature ; hee 
 therefore a demandon your ‘compassion. 
 
 From this view of misery, what mi 
 be our sensations? Are we not hereby 
 
 “¥ . 
 
 instructed to feel for others’ woes?) 
 
 Many and powerful are the induce! 
 ments to the noble, the generous deed@ 
 of pity ! s 
 
 Shoulda love of fame be the prevail 
 ing principle of our conduét? What ci 
 more redound to the honor of man, th 
 to wipe the tear of affliction from the ey 
 of his fellow? ; 
 
 Should a love of ease iuntiiioatell 
 What soul can know repose whilst num- 
 bers aroundare oppressed with incura- 
 ble disease, accompanied by pining want? 
 
 ‘The hand of the cheerful giver will 
 surely be opened to the voice of such 
 deep distress. ay 
 
 Should the love of pleasure be the tul- 
 ing passion? What higher gratification 
 
i eeiiors bes | 
 
 man enjoy, than to raise the wretc 
 
 from the dust, to bestow at pier a 
 he re of happiness onthose on whom the 
 den hand of misfortune bears heavily, 
 ind to contribute, in some measure to 
 make that life a blessing, whose miserieés 
 vere almost insupportable ? 
 
 _ Fame, ease and pleasure all unite to 
 imate us to.this delightful employment, 
 renders us agreeable to those among 
 om we live; disposes them to be ser- 
 Ceable to all: they will repeat our 
 mes with praises and benedittions. It 
 €lieves us from pain, by plucking the 
 rts of affliGiion from our bosoms, while 
 Mpassion pours into the wounds the 
 tealing balm ofcomfort. It causes our 
 earts to overiow with the divine emo. 
 ions of rapture, love and gratitude. 
 
 if 
 ale 
 
 But the most powerful inducements 
 fe) assist the children of sorrow are, if 
 e should in the course of human events 
 which may God in. his infinite mercy 
 vert) be reduced to feed on the bread 
 yf adversity and to drink of the bitter 
 water of ailiction, the pleasing reflecti- 
 
[ 70 ] 
 ons of having exerted pe 
 < , 
 
 yours to alleviate the su we 
 
 wy 
 fh 
 
 unhappy. 
 
 With a conscious recti 
 say with him, whose patience was p 
 to the strictest trial, whose virtue Ww 
 put tothe severestproof 
 
 “ Tet me be weighed im an even b 
 “* lance, that God may know mine int 
 ‘‘ srity. Was not my soul grieved f 
 ‘© the poor? Didnot I grieve for him th 
 “ wasin trouble? The stranger did 
 “ lodge in the street, but I opened & 
 
 “« me, it gave witness to me: because 
 “© delivered the poor that cried and hi 
 “ that had none help to him. I 1 
 « eyes to the blind and feet to the lat 
 “ The blessing of him that was read 
 “ to perish came upon me, and I cause 
 “© the widow's Heart-to sing for joy. 
 Should these motives fail to make 
 due impression on our minds, the num 
 rous, glorious promises of future rey 
 contained in that sacred volume 
 
| par 
 
 ight to be the grand rule of our faith 
 id guide of our condud, are sufficient 
 excite in usa desire of diffussing hap- 
 
 [ness around. 
 
 For, there 1s no moral duty more 
 irongly inculcated; ne virtue whose 
 ra€tice is more powerfully insisted on, 
 an Philanthropy. Therefore our obe- 
 eiice to its dictates shall be most amply 
 pwatded. Nay, our Supreme Grand 
 faster has himself declared, that he 
 rill welcome those who shall have fully 
 ischarged the duties of humanity, inte 
 le Celestial Lodge on high, with these 
 lissful expressions of approbation: 
 
 ‘s « I was an hungred, and ye gave me 
 Pmeat; I was thirty, and ye gave me 
 P drink ; I was a stranger and ye took 
 | me in; I was in prison and ye came 
 ‘unto me. Come ye blessed of my fa- 
 ‘ther, inherit the kingdom prepared 
 for you, from the foundation of the 
 ' world.” 
 
 These, Worshipful Sirs and Werthy 
 3rothers, are the divine pleasures which 
 harity inspires; these are the happy 
 
[ 72 mp u 
 rewards she testows. Your silent Fs 
 are expressive evidences of you 
 sations ; they speak your fee ing iq 
 
 And, as this virtue te 
 ti n 
 
 light, it shall survive the 
 
 vision.... when hope shall be sucteec 
 
 by the most’ * COOLANT shal! 
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 lustre, and illumine: eternal day.» oh 
 
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 Delivered to Old Cone Lodge, by RO- 
 BERT WILLIAMS, Secretary to the 
 Grand Ledge ef North-Carolina ; un- 
 der a special commission, delivered to 
 him for that purpose, by the Grand 
 
 Master, in behalf of the Grand Lodge. 
 
 —— >) ae 
 
 W arruer we consider Men as 
 forming the general union, in which the 
 whole human race is involved. or that 
 more limitted relation, subsisting among 
 members of the same government, we 
 will find that charity, truth, and justice, 
 are essentially necessary in promoting 
 their union and happiness. The slight- 
 estview of the nature and circumstan- 
 ces of mankind, will convince us that 
 
 G 
 
[ 74] 
 
 their improvement and happiness as hu 
 man creatures depend on these pri 
 ples. No creature with whieh we a 
 acquainted is so helpless as man, if left 
 to his individual efforts. By himself he 
 could not procure the necessaries of life, 
 much lessits comforts and conveniences 
 —to supply these a variety of arts are 
 necessary, not one of which could have 
 been at first acquired by the efforts of 
 one man. One has communicated to a 
 second his discoveries, their united at- 
 tainments descend to a third. So that 
 the present improvements in any art or 
 science, are the produce of the united 
 rexertions of successive generations livi I 
 in society. So thus the varicus arts of 
 life, like the several parts of the human 
 body, are necessarily dependant on one 
 another—and thus we are in expressive 
 language members of one another. 
 
 Tur experience of wants and the s6- 
 cial instinéts of human nature, first a 
 men into the general conne@tion, whic 
 subsists among themselves as social cre 
 tures. But although necessity and ‘tn 
 
 e « 
 
[75 J 
 
 sting has brought men together, some- 
 thing more is necessary to make this 
 union perfect.  Instin& unless guided 
 and improved by these virtues, 1s an un- 
 Steady principle. ‘The influence of ne- 
 €essity will lasmno lunger than we be- 
 Jieve that necessity exists. . When our 
 Own, wams are supplied we will cease to 
 think of the wants of others. felf love 
 will make us willing to receive assistance, 
 but when we do not conceive our in- 
 terest further ‘concerned, it will not in- 
 eline us to return it. Our desire of pro- 
 Moting ovrown happiness and interest, 
 which is indeed a commendable principle 
 ithout something to balance it, will in= 
 ¢line us on the extreme to look more ‘to 
 ourse elves and less to our neighbours, 
 than i is consistent with that intimate uni- 
 on, which would make society truly the 
 
 heans of happiness. Envy, malice, and 
 
 evenge, are epidemical disorders of the 
 mind and predu€iions of a diabolical 
 
 isposition sqand if not seasonably cor- 
 rected will prove destructive to institutions 
 founded on masonry. ‘fruth is an attri- 
 bute ofthe deity—~to be good and true, 
 
oe 
 [ 7g 
 
 is the first great lesson we are taughtin 
 society. ‘There is a perfe€tion in truth 
 that continually attra&is the mind—the 
 more we discover, the more we desire. 
 Its foundation is a rock which malice 
 cannot shake or time destroy. To be 
 just is a fundamental principle of our 
 order—the square and plumb-line, are 
 the ensigns of masonry. The exercise 
 of these principles will make us willing 
 to perform unto others those duties se 
 necessary to the existence and improve: 
 ment of masonic happiness. Against 
 the whole catalogue of vices, which 
 weaken social ties, these alone are the 
 efeQual remedies. Other considerati- 
 _ ons may sometimes make it necessary te 
 do good to others, but if these principle 
 have warmed our hearts, it will then 
 our pleasure as well as our duty, From 
 the consideration of the general unior 
 among men, let us descend to that mo 
 limited relation subsisting among me 
 bers of the same government. ¢ 
 wants and social instinéts of men, at ir 
 drew them into social intercourse. Bu 
 experience soon discovered the ineffica: 
 
[77] 
 
 ey of these principles, to secure to soceity 
 in general the duties owed by individu- 
 fals.~ Fience particular associations be- 
 (Came necessary among men, by whom 
 Waws were formed. and punishments 
 érdained to restrain fraud and injustice, 
 land force individuals to contribute their 
 share to remove common want and fur- 
 nish common protection, 
 
 - Itis easy to see that human laws must 
 of themselves be inadequate to secure 
 the peace and happiness of society. Men 
 Who have no other principle, but fear of 
 the laws to enforce the observance of the 
 duties: enjoined, find a thousand ways of 
 evading their force. Butthose who from 
 a principle of love to society obey the 
 laws from a sense of duty, where thé 
 
 ws could lay.no hold on them, are 
 alone worthy ofthis Lodge. They will 
 jot avail themsw,és of the ignorance of 
 their neighbour, or wrong them in such 
 a cautious manner, as net to incur the 
 punishment ofthe law. ‘he vengeance 
 of human laws is ot great use (is true) 
 to restrain the violence of men in many 
 cases, but cannot always do where cun- 
 G2 
 
n* ia a 
 78] 
 ning has devised means to evade the pe- 
 nalty. Out-lawed force can do some ser= 
 vice, but a love to mankind and to the 
 masonic virtues can alone be sufficient 
 to make men uniformly obedient to those 
 laws which enjoin the observance of its 
 duties. Did our present opportunity al- 
 low us to dwell on this part, we might 
 shew that good will to our Fellow-Citi- 
 zens is not less necessary to guide us in 
 forming and executing laws, than in the 
 obedience of them. gy 
 Inprep my Brethren, greatly do we 
 
 deceive ourselves, if wé imagine that the 
 practice of these duties can ever injure 
 our happiness in society—they are alone 
 the basis on which our institution is 
 built. It is not intended to form a secret 
 band te conspire together to promote 
 their own advantage a* the common ex- 
 pence. We are indeé)’ distinguished 
 from others that we may become exam- 
 ples in the exercise ot these principles 5 
 not only to ourselves but to the whole 
 world. Suchis the nature of our pro= 
 fession, that we are under every tie to 
 the practice thereof. ‘That we may in 
 
[79] 
 f examplary manner discharge these 
 uties through every scene of our lives. 
 
 But, Brothers, without discharging 
 ese relative duties, we not only 
 ervert the end of our art, but disgrate 
 | in the sight of mankind. The parti« 
 alar principle and manner of our assos 
 ation from theif nature must be secret. 
 fen have therefore no other way to 
 ndge of the propriety of our institution, 
 ut looking to the behaviour of its 
 embers. Brethren, the eyes of the 
 orld are upon us. Let me therefore 
 rith the warmest zeal and affection of a 
 Brother, intreat you to do honour to our- 
 elves and our profession, by paying. a 
 acred regard to the duties we owe to 
 od, ourselves and our neighbour. Let: 
 ns conduct ourselves that no stigma shall 
 be placedon masonry by our miscondud ; 
 ind shew to the world that there is a re- 
 lity in our profession, by a strict atten- 
 ion to these several duties. Mankind 
 who know not the principles of our uni- 
 m may have believed, or however inat- 
 entive some Brethren may be to their 
 WN institution, yet it is certain that 
 
3 [to] iy 
 these | riaied ares ip pila 
 our moral building, el ee regard ¢ 
 selves as Brothers a sited tage ether or 
 der the influence of, Heme “ 
 
 There is nothing in jautance lt 
 which is not ultimately founded. amily 
 principles, or which doves not po 
 them as its object. ‘To beget a spirit 
 reverence to the Deity; and to teach. t 
 use of the plumb and square is the em 
 of masonry. But while we are thus pub 
 licly declaring the leading objects ofow 
 order, to defend it from the mistepresen 
 tation of the uninformed, Jet us beware 
 that we are not condemning ourselves 
 The more honorable we represent th 
 object ef our institution, the more 
 honor we bring on ourselves individual 
 ly, if we act unworthily of its; GE we 23 
 pose ourselves. publicly cloathed i in the 
 garb of an order, which we say is de- 
 signed to promote society, and yet act 
 notoriously i inconsistent will these pooc 
 ends, what will the public think of us: 
 They will conclude that our instit 
 is either an absurdity of a déception, 
 the professors are but hypocrites iz 
 
f 81 ] 
 
 ition to our other vices. If such con- 
 lusions have sometimes been made, who 
 ire most to be blamect? Others for want 
 fconsistency. Many of us my Brethren 
 ive among men, who are averse to our 
 der. There is only one way for us to 
 ndicate the honor of masonry or our 
 bwn charaCter. We are withheld from 
 xposing to the public the peculiarities 
 Mf our order ; men therefore have no 
 ther way to judge of their goodness in 
 fociety, but by their effe€ts. By the 
 ruits they willknow them. As we would 
 hen wish to bring honor to our profes- 
 Bion, let us be punctual in the discharge 
 bf the duties of that order, the most no- 
 ble attached to society. Conscious of 
 having conformed to the calls of our crea- 
 fn, we will dread not the calls of time. 
 With impressions like those we wiil 
 Mever anticipate harm, our bliss will be 
 cherished by our virtues; and amidst the 
 universal bustle of warring passions, we 
 shall be happily consoled inthe exercise 
 ofmorality. When the world at large are 
 no longer attached to those around them, 
 it is the peculiar province of masonry to 
 
[ 82 ] : 
 
 extend its arms to the unfortunate 
 every clime. It views the distres 
 mankind, and makes every allowance 
 human frailty: instead of proceeding ¢ 
 Censure, it addresses error imphe lang: 
 age ofremonstrance. Instead of punish 
 ing human foibles, it stifles their malig 
 nancy, and ever carries in mind the - e 
 der charaéter of a Brother. By becon 
 ine workers together with God in the 
 ‘moral building, whose obje& is the hay 
 piness of his creatures, we may hopet 
 obtain his prote&tion and favor. An: 
 when he, as the Grand Master ofth 
 Universe, calls his men together, to 1 
 kon with them agreeable to the squ 
 we may hope to hear the joyful sentenc 
 Welldone thou good and faithful serva 
 cuter ye as brothers and fellow labo 
 into the joys of your Lord and Me 
 where peace and sileace reiz? | fo 
 more. oe 
 
A 
 
 Beer ao ON” 
 
 Be at Fayetteville, before Phenix 
 Lodge. 
 
 PROVERBS, XVili, 24. 
 
 'man that hath friends ought to shew 
 himself friendly : fora friend is nearer 
 
 O description or figure can give 
 reater pleasure to the mind than one, 
 fhere friendship is drawn in full beauty 
 nd in colours sufficiently glowing. 
 hough i it is a field, that allows the fancy 
 nsive liberties to range, as it is a pic- 
 are calculated not only to gratify the 
 magination, but likewise to instruct the 
 
[ 84] | 
 judgment and form the heart; still elo 
 quence and accuracy, to which I confes 
 myself almost a stranger, are in som 
 measure necessary to give the delicat 
 and fruitful theme, that finished and po 
 lished gloss, that pure and just positio: 
 of which it is truly capable, and in whiel 
 nodoubt it ought to appear. ‘True friend 
 ship, the sublimest acquisition of the hu 
 man soul, must ever seem graceful 1 
 that being, who is the author of ever 
 good and perfect gift. View itas a qual: 
 ty that proceeds from the fountain o 
 purity, and that moment surprise wil 
 cease, why it should be called one of th 
 first and highest accomplishments of % 
 nature. In every age it has been a 
 
 vourite subjeét of the most eminent wr 
 ters. A poet of the first class calls i 
 ** a feast of reason and a flow of souls.’ 
 Mr. Addison defines it “ an habitual in 
 clination between two or more person 
 to promote and maintain the happines 
 of each other.” No wonder then it shoul 
 be the nice foundation of every tende 
 and delicate impression, when not onl 
 
 _ 
 
- [25] 
 men, buteven the Monarch of Heaven 
 and the Prince of Life admire it. 
 _ “ Agenerous friend{hip no cold medi. 
 
 um knows; EL 
 
 ‘¢ Burns with, one love, with one! re- 
 sentment flows.’?; 
 » Contention, dsanve: deceit, peated aiid 
 darkness, are no part of its composition ; 
 Lut confidence and benevolence are its 
 sure indication, and the charaCers by 
 which it may be read. It is the open 
 that affeCt not the smile of approbation at 
 that which the mind is not pleased, the 
 brow that canknit with a frown at what 
 offends the judgment, rather than the 
 golite, courtly and deceitful address 
 yhich simpers only to deceive. Friend- 
 a is the sweet and soothing balm of 
 ife ; our difficulties, distresses and woe 
 are suddenly, by its mildinfluence, either 
 lessened or removed; it is a tenderness 
 which at once speaks passion and res- 
 pect; a feeling that pleads for others 
 sorrows ; in fine a sentiment too big for 
 utterance. No accidents, no revolutions 
 in fortune, are capable of shaking its in- 
 
 tegrity ; butlike the divine source from 
 H 
 
| 86 j 
 
 which it springs, it ik 
 alted sentiments of goo 
 
 esteem, are not feldom founded on th 
 corrupt principle of self interest. — 
 Primitive simplicity before the al 
 refinement had polished the behavior 
 or disguised the characters of men,d 
 its breath from the altar of sincerity, a1 
 fraternal tenderness arose in all 1 
 wermth. But the moment that selfis 
 views and partial affection entirely tal 
 place, sincerity will become less fast 
 onable, andthe exercise of friendsh 
 will be treated with less regard. Ma 
 by their fine words and fair speeche 
 their tongues, pretend real friends} 
 
[ 3hal 
 
 hen there is little sincerity in their 
 Be sions 5 they array their counte- 
 ances with pleasing smiles, while per- 
 ly is deep in their bosom; and give 
 ae hand of friend(hip, while they medi: 
 hte mischief: But this'is the meanest 
 ind most contemptible charaCter that a 
 ational being can possibly assume. 
 lasty declarations: of friendship and 
 udden professions of attention common- 
 y die away as hattily.. Such imperfeé 
 marks should leave no greater impres- 
 ion on the mind than the whistling of 
 Ihe hollow breeze, which brushes the 
 sar with an unmeaning salute and is 
 presently gone: [Friendship is firm and 
 durable only when it is formed by de- 
 Brees. At the first glance of interview 
 gne may observe whether a man be ac- 
 ive or heavy, gay or serious, clownish 
 It polite—all this is seen almost in his 
 sye, attitude, gesture and discourse ; 
 but we cannot discover so soon whether 
 he. has probity, sincerity, integrity and 
 humanity ;.more experience than a glance 
 is requisite to discover the validity of 
 these necessary virtues ; arid till we have 
 
[ 88 ] 
 atleast a possible certainty we should 
 not lavish upon dubious appearances the 
 tender title of friend. The false friend 
 amidst success will affirm no danger is 
 too high or too deep; this is his lan- 
 guage and his tale, while you continue 
 ro baskin the sunshine of prosperity ; 
 -But when you are clouded with aflic- 
 tion, in lowering days when the scene: 
 changes to adversity, he changes with 
 it and retires to warmer climes; then 
 your friendship still may pine. The 
 friend is only known in-a disastrous 
 day, when the winds furiously fly on: 
 gloomy wings, when the dark thunder. 
 roars, when sorrow reaches forth its 
 deadly fangs, he then that will scarce 
 recollect your features surely ill deserves. 
 the name. He who then loudly pub- 
 lishes your little foibles, and swelis eve- 
 ry imperfeCtioninto a crime, who throws 
 no charity into the scale, but blame 
 and abundance ofit, is a stranger tothe 
 sacred epithet. But even flern winter 
 with its hoary locks and keen rough. 
 blasts, will not terrify or detain the re- 
 al friend ; he risques every thing that 
 
[ 69] 
 
 is dear to him to assist and comfort you; 
 words of kindness melt from his lips, 
 ibeams of tenderness brighten in his eyes, 
 land his sympathy like the dew of hea- 
 ven upon the unfolding rose, will soften 
 your pain, help to scatter the gloomy 
 mist of grief: Your sorrows then will 
 feeble grow anddie. ‘The steady friend 
 will deny himself many advantages to 
 satisfy a generous benevolence: ‘The 
 sincerity of afaithful friend, and his un- 
 moveable affeclion are raised upon a 
 basis of a masculine construGiion; able 
 to face the severest storm, and to defy its 
 rude attack ; and whether in-afluence or 
 poverty, préseht or absent, in short in 
 every scene and situation, the welfare of 
 his friend will benear his bosom: Where- 
 as the pretended friend will excuse him- 
 self from shewing that esteem and at- 
 tention, which he could not enough ex- 
 press, nor sufficiently display whilst the 
 least shadow of prosperity, continued to 
 exhibit its smiling rays. Vhe day of 
 darkness is the criterion to try the quali- 
 ty of a friend; suppose fortune like the 
 rays of the sun dancing and smiling on 
 H 2 
 
-[ 90 J 
 
 your gate, what a croud of admirers will 
 repair to your banner ! But alas! a 
 
 croud that will quickly scatter and shift 
 for themselves when clouds arise and a 
 storm is threatened. On what easy pur- 
 
 ve 
 
 chase the appellation ofa friend is often — 
 
 obtained: Intimacies of most common 
 sort, frequently pass for current coin 
 
 when they. have not even the most su= 
 
 perficial tin€ture of the reality. In thein- 
 
 tercourse of life, ifa man treats youwith — 
 civility, addresses you with the fair face 
 
 of politeness, makes a few graceful pro- 
 
 fessions of notice to your interest, im- 
 mediately he captivates your heart and ~ 
 
 you rest in full assurance that you en- — 
 
 joy his. friendship : But appearances 
 should not deceive us nor mere soundof 
 words delude us; before we pronounce 
 a man our fried we should make expe- 
 riments of his fidelity and honour; exer- 
 tions of discovery must repeatedly be 
 
 made ; it is requisite to know if his heart 
 
 is capable of noble, generous, tender and 
 
 g 
 ra 
 I 
 
 fa 
 
 . 
 
 delicate feelings, and if he canlook upon — 
 cur happiness in some. measure connec- — 
 ted with his own: Distrustfal tempers — 
 
[od M 
 dark and unlovely, and very remote > 
 h the true complexion of friendship : 
 
 erve is a barren soil, where this plant 
 not make much progress, nor pro» 
 to much perfe&tion ; deceit is its 
 iderer and flattery is none of its in- 
 lients; the temper that is hardened 
 stern barbarity, the malicious who 
 in secret ambush to betray, the 
 h savage heart who never swelled 
 nthe tender sigh of commiseration, 
 aretreat too gloomy to entertain the 
 venly g guest. When the empire of the 
 dis occupied by avarice and ambi- 
 , and when their gloomy and de-. 
 itive heads are reared, esteem and 
 Her delicate feelings will be trampled 
 ler foot: Gracefulis the tear of sym- 
 hy—great the heart who swells at the 
 of woe; anda benevolent man may 
 h truth be pronounced, “* The noblest 
 k of God:” ‘Therefore the amiable 
 ely figure ever resides where softness : 
 ulds the yielding soul. ‘The exer ait 
 leceit, the veil of dissimulation, the. 
 , cunning, coniracted, disconsolate 
 fit, have not the most faint resem- 
 
“— 
 C92] I 
 blance of the heavenly form but thy 
 noble; open, generous, affeCtionate soul 
 for friendship in order to be true anc 
 lasting,) must know-no rival or reserve 
 have similar virtues for its foundation 
 and mutual esteem forits support. “Giys 
 me a friend (says Seneca) for whom © 
 may go into banishment, for whom Imay 
 suffer death.” ‘here is nothing of 5 
 great importance to us-astthe good or bac 
 qualities of our friends; they notonly it 
 some measure make. our present state 
 agreeable, but often determine our hap. 
 piness to all.eternity: The circle of irre. 
 gularity, the lap of pleasure, are not the 
 proper path to meet minds suseeptible o: 
 true friendship; the miser, whose aya. 
 rice-keeps pace with every other part’! 
 his character, knows no happiness nos 
 refinement, but in heaping up riches, anc 
 is as eager and sanguine in the cause oj 
 it, as it the preservation of his life de. 
 pended on the pursuit ; to him friend. 
 ship is an epithet unknown: The man 
 who thinks lightly of sacred things, or 
 who speaks of them with levity aad in- 
 decency, however recommended by good 
 
[93] 
 
 imour, wit, or any other qualification, 
 pis not fit for the sacred tie. Bright 
 duncommon talents, fall only to the 
 are ofa few ; the most brilliant parts, 
 d most entertaining faculties, are not 
 e qualifications requisite; the man of 
 mour soon rans through his stock of 
 usements, the wit by constant repeat- 
 flashes wearies the mind, instead of 
 livening it with agreeable surprise ; 
 t candour, integrity, charity, good 
 ase, solid judgment and a steady pur- 
 tt after every moral refinement, are 
 alities that early dispaly themselves ; 
 } easily discerned, and will not fail to 
 ar well: They improve by exercise, 
 rease in value the more they are 
 bwn, and the pleasure they give is 
 ting; every other obje&t of a man’s 
 ire, is useful only for some particu- 
 purpose ; riches to be used, power to» 
 nmand respeét, honours to be the sub- 
 tof applause, and pleasures t> be en- 
 ed; but as for friendship it is a vir- 
 the most noble that can influence the 
 irt, and its advantages are innumer- 
 ¢. Sterling friendship, properly speak- 
 
be ad he a 
 Coed) 
 
 ing, is'indecd, a prodigy ; however m 
 cords both sacred and profane, have res- 
 cued from. the jaws of oblivion, charag- 
 ters eminentifor sincere friendship, “ A 
 “relation of the generous centention 
 “ between Pylades and. Orestes, Ineed 
 “not repeat. ‘Lhe story of Damon anc 
 “© Pythias, is as universally known. Pe 
 “ haps it may not be here improper 
 “ mention-Brutus’s escape from Mutiia 
 “ the place where he had taken refuge 
 « was surrounded by some of Anthony” 
 ‘* troops, a friend of Brutus, anda frien 
 ‘“ indeed, Servius Terentius, appeared 
 “and nobly declared that he was bru 
 “ tus, and calmly offcred his breast | 
 
 “ the assassins ; upon whom the ge 
 “ yous deczit would have passed, ha 
 “ not Furius, who was at their head 
 ‘ known the person of Brutus.” — Sucl 
 instances asthese are fruly an honour & 
 our species, and are deservedly conse 
 crated to eternalremembrancé. 
 Among the wonders of nature tha 
 have appeared on the theatre of thi 
 world, enriched with various endow 
 ments, few seem to be more exalted 
 
[ 95 ] 
 
 hove the common rate of human uature, 
 han Jonathan, the son of Saul; a cha- 
 acter that will ever remain a monunient 
 pfastonishnent. Ifa sympathising bo- 
 Som, ati cpen, benevolent and feeling 
 heart, without any interested or contrac- 
 ted views, are the standard of friendship, 
 Jonathan answe1s the description in 
 every degree ; benevolence cloathed him 
 like a robe and the beam of his attach- 
 ment knew no- ‘bounds ; none felt pity 
 sore strongly, and none made greater 
 efforts to relieve distress ; majesty tem- 
 pered with meekness accompanied allhis 
 movements and actions ; his heart was 
 precre, without any mixture of that per- 
 Adious duplicity, which debased the 
 heart of his father ; equally a stranger 
 i» avarice and dissimulation: Led by no 
 inferior passion, he possessed a temper 
 ithe most amiable and gentle ; a heart 
 which even power, joined with the re- 
 peated entreaties of afather, could not 
 corrupt. 
 
 - So unmaskthis beautiful picture more 
 fully, it is necessary to introduce ano- 
 ther principal charaGter. David the son 
 
[go] 8) 
 
 ay 
 Ao 
 
 of Jesse, in the cae ra of a, 2 
 
 cguleelg gave birth to his future gre: 
 ness and hastened his advancemen 
 Though he laboured under the ‘obser 
 rity of a retired life, we find at years: : 
 most immature, his courage distinguish 
 ed by a bold undertaking, his co ndu 
 marked with greatness, and his hear t de 
 spised fear. A man of more than com 
 mon stature in the camp of the is 
 tines, had given great concern to Sa 
 and his army ; the King’s daughter, v 
 a fortune suitable to her birth, was t 
 the reward of him who could remove 
 object of terror; the prize however gre 
 and tempting, procured no more cand 
 dates than David. And nena 
 the King’s discouraging leéture, 
 brother’s reproachful language, th 
 played a contempt of danger, whic 
 nothing but true valour could inspire 
 regardless and fearless, hurried on un 
 daunted to engage this boasting cham 
 
Lora 
 
 pion, whose trunk he suddenly levelled 
 with the earth. rom this period, the 
 whole army had their eyes fixed on him, 
 and conceived the greatest expe@ations 
 from his future conduG ; his manly coun- 
 tenance, marked with the impressions of 
 sense and spirit, catched the affections 
 of Jonathan, and awakened feelings in 
 1is breast, incapable of being effaced : 
 rom the ‘first interview a friendship 
 Subsisted between them, which no time 
 sould impair, nor 2 separation into the 
 most distant climates interrupt. David, 
 (whose magnaimity, prudence, skill, sa- 
 pacity, mastered and tempered pelicy 
 Which were not far behind the military 
 hat-he had acquired) stung Saul with 
 uneasiness, ‘but on Jonathan had a con- 
 trary effect: Heheld‘him dear whose 
 stars his Lirth did cross ; from cne altar 
 they caught the flame. Jonathan sensi- 
 ble of David’s merit, labqured to secure 
 he continuance of his friendship, by 
 every possible expréssien of regard. Da- 
 vid, though far from being blown up 
 with high conceit which grandeur is apt 
 to inspire, yet being highly pleased with 
 
 4 
 
Ce) 
 an event so soothing to the heart of 
 always received him with suitable 
 spect and silent Joy. Cruel. 
 rited severity is meditaicd agai st 
 life of David. He whose adyane 
 every breath had favoured,- and 
 countenance had smiled upon, is vie oWa. 
 ed by Saul witha malevelent eye; ‘Sav al, 
 the picture of whose charaéter is best hid 
 in darkness, opens the plot 1 to Jonath 1a 
 and his servants, and wis ed them » tor 
 move the objet of his envy. toys tha 
 shocked ‘ata condué that mark 
 ‘ author with indelible infamy : 
 his own virtues, constant es gen 
 faithful and unmoved, the 
 heart is not to be corrupte 
 the base insinuations of a fathe e 
 ever he hada moe wi ask 
 form, but it required wi 4s 
 ‘tation: the interest of h 
 garded more than the crow 
 Self-interest, the respect 
 father, concern for his fa: 
 for the death of David: 
 
 Jonathan able or willing to oppose 
 or prevent the blow: yet % ‘to 
 
 yr 
 
[ 99 ] 
 consideration but friendship: disregard- 
 ing every principle that often actuates 
 the minds of other men: allhis thoughts 
 ‘were wrapt up in his friend, and he pre- 
 ferred his safety to his own,- and his- 
 family’s interest. In his defence how 
 nobly did he expose himself to all. the 
 transports of his father s fury: how ac- 
 tive and keen to defeat the plots that 
 were-continually laid against his life, and 
 how feelingly on ail occasions did he 
 plead his cause. A variety of methods 
 mo ‘doubt were attempted by Saul, to 
 Mdisioint this connection : David’s ambi- 
 ition, and the meanness of his birth per- 
 haps were enlarged upon. It might also 
 Ibe suggested, that probably the Prince's 
 ‘own just succession might be hindered, 
 and the sceptre removed out of his hands 
 by the art, addiess and popularity of 
 David, Calumny which is-seldom asleep» 
 upon such occasions, no doubt, was 
 likewise busy at this period, to mark its 
 way with ruin: but all attempts proved 
 only a downright dream'of.fancy. No 
 influence however powerful, not even 
 that which grandeur and riches carry in 
 
oo ae 
 F 100. }- 
 
 their. train, cowld prevail with him. to 
 give up the interest of his friend. In 
 aging benevolent things, there is both as 
 ‘to the time and the manner, a pr patery 
 which gives inestimable VA eae 
 least friendship. When persons are in 
 prosperity, the gay, as well as the vale 
 gar croud, will be their admirers: But 
 when troubles rise like pregnaat spa 
 of fire: when cloads gather round. 
 and the storm swells through the gloakl 
 of night; when calamity’s “rough blast 
 
 and raging winds shake their dark ind 
 ly-wings around: when the tortur 
 breast stra goles witha multiplicity. of 
 ills :-—few like a J onithan, would irae 
 to step in a2] partake of the melanchol 
 composition. With propriety mizht 
 
 vid say, “ A friend loveth at all’ times, 
 and there is a friend that sticzetn closet 
 than a brother, that forsake us not inad- 
 versity.” An occurrence the most Sin- 
 gular in the records of history will give 
 sanction to the above assertion: * O Jo- 
 nathan ! O lovely Prince! more I would 
 almost say than man- how nobly did thy 
 bosom glow with the heavenly fire.” 
 
 ~” 
 
[ 101 J | 
 
 BY 2h 
 
 hours :, Against the feelings of humanity 
 his bosom was steeled, and cries of mis- 
 fortune, were not often more successful 
 hyhea-his.ear had their salutation: Be- 
 eause. his own breast was the dark g'oo- 
 my. mansion of suspicion and distrust ; 
 henatu rally concluded the heart ofothers 
 actuated by the same movements. Jona- 
 than, a stranger to this kind of reason- 
 ing ; distrust and deceit had. no part in 
 his heart; to him the safety of his friend 
 was health and fame ; the only object he 
 could behold. with pleasure, that could 
 administer delight and render life_easy 
 and comfortable. When David enlarg- 
 ed upon the danger that threatened him 
 and said: “ Truly as the Lord liveth - 
 b2 . 
 
[102s 
 and as thy soul liveth, there is but one | 
 step between me and death ;”_ 7 ; 
 tity and tender Jonathan’s reply: ass) “Whe ts 
 soever thy soul desireth, I w leven des 
 it for thee.”” ‘These wards not on rdise 
 play assurances, but convince us a! heh 
 most sincere attachment and friendship ™ 
 ‘They-are tender, disinterested, pure and) 
 
 afe€tionate ; they not only vibrate with. 
 the most delicate constr Ged - ‘feelings, 
 but they reach the heart: and | ‘penetrate » 
 the soul; they are simply expressed, and | 
 arise Rane isha fee not dicta tec # 
 
 disedih ulation had no part in ‘the sugges: ' 
 tion of them; and as the mouth spoke 
 from the abundance of the heart; future 
 conduét-confirmed the truth of what the 
 tongue deelared.) Amiable Jonathan! a + 
 celestial spark no doubt thy-bosom fired; 
 to use the words of the poet, “ All so. 
 ‘cial virtues sprungin thy soul as chrys- 
 “ tal clear, swelling as-the rose, richitem 
 “ the taste and genuine from the heart.” > 
 Thy sincerity was unshaken, the great- 
 ness of.thy soul inimitable. While the) 
 poet, the painter and the historian, SRR 
 
: [103 |. 
 e powers of their imagination, and dis-- 
 y allthe charms of CTPA ATES to place 
 cir favourite hero in a striking. pomtof- 
 sw, be it the task of our minds silent- 
 to admire the greatness of Jonathan’s 
 ul, and to pay respect, mingled with > 
 “as ‘to a character so amiable 5+ | 
 sharacter truly so, who possessed al’ 
 e master or most refined qualities that» 
 gnify +human nature, command respect” 
 engage love. O! friendship why art’ 
 ou now such a stranger upon earth, is 
 e world too polite arid rational to-give » 
 y credit to thy antiquated dignity ? Is 
 y cultivation now despised ? Do your: 
 em too romantic to be seasible and too. 
 e to be attempted? Indeed to the un- 
 ling, unsocial heart, you may seem= 
 ily to glitter atthe view, ‘but vanish at 
 proof. Itmay now in moderm days» . 
 = deemed unfashionable and outof date, 
 it in the days of yore it was held in 
 ‘eat repute and notat all singular. In- 
 ances I ‘have already advanced, and 
 a still multiply more. 
 In the sacred oracles-we are told that 
 endship is. stronger than death ; and 
 
Ne { S68 pigs 
 fey» Py 1047 
 
 even. the re fa Neal 
 disciple. , ie his Mtoe e* 
 exam of the te 
 wept ha Lazarus ; : nei d what 
 he. died. for the hu Iman’ tac 
 manisind, from guilt déadneés: 
 on: his eyes; , ‘who could’. s! ioe 
 swelling seas, “and isperse t ihe collet 
 ed clouds; as the - bl. fp ul 
 upon the sandy ‘beach, 
 ry were our sins pS 
 tion, till this friend. 
 forth, averted ishget yet 
 and raised our hopes to- tee 
 he was violently assaulted by 
 succession of cruel pie ns Ss, was 
 none to pity him or: avor hiv . 
 No! all was. gloom 2 | sa a 
 bility or obduracy had hard ‘ 
 ed the human heart: ‘'B 
 the creaiion was not insens ib 3 
 mournful scene; you slone) S su 
 loud, orator, that, lamp of di 
 language ought to move thes 
 he-sympathised with ‘the sufferi n 
 ator, he blushed and Coumadin Y 
 with shame from this deep and tragic 
 scenes. - & 
 
¥ 
 Ps 
 
 [ 105 
 In life there are a pe situa~ 
 ms, in which we have no comfort but 
 the sight of afriend. A proof of this 
 By be seen inthe book of Ruth Ist 
 lapter, 16 and 17th verses: Naomi 
 s willing Ruth should return to her 
 yn friends after the death of her. hus- 
 nd; herreply is truly delicate: The 
 guments of eonsclation which flow 
 bm an affectionate heart, smitten with - 
 e distresses it wishes to alleviate, must 
 . striking:.‘* And Ruth said, entreat 
 enotto leave thee orto return from 
 
 lowing after thee ; for whither thou © 
 pest willgo, and where thou lodgest 
 will lodge; thy people shall be my- 
 q pople, and thy God shall be my God; 
 
 here thou diest I will die, and Gere. 
 ; buried: the Lord do-so to me and. 
 ore also, if aught but death part thee 
 id me:” ‘he wide avenue of grief, 
 hich Jonathan’s death opened in the 
 part of David, is scarc ely to be de- 
 sribed; a fixed melancholy rested on. 
 is features, which indicated the corro- 
 inz cares within; in flowing streams. 
 ars of sorrow rushed from ‘his eyes, 
 
[ Tos ey 
 and expressions of the most endear 
 affection from his lips: 2 Sam. Ist ¢ 
 25 and 26th verses, “O Jonathan th 
 wast slain in thine high pla es, Tam di 
 tressed forthee, my brother Jonatha: 
 Very pleasant hast thou been to me; tl 
 love to me was wonderful.” A tepe 
 tion of the tale of friendship pleas 
 how remote soeyer either in time” 
 
 ‘place; It refines the soul, softens # 
 evil resulting trom misfortunes, will g | 
 us even immortality after death, 
 make ‘us live in the memory of tho: 
 friends we leave behind. Though th 
 powers of the mind are great, yet th 
 wider they expand, the less fo cibl 
 
 they a@: Itis not possible we can h 
 above one sincere friend, andevenW 
 we have found that we have found 
 treasure. ‘lhe mind never unbends | 
 self so agreeably asin the conversati 
 of a well chosen friend; a swelling dis 
 contentis aptto oppress the mind wit 
 passage, whereas those who live withi 
 the communication of friend ship, have 
 vent to all their misfortunes; they n 
 falsely report the nicest case, and e 
 
ft AGT 3 
 Be the affefled part to cure. . Are we. 
 luced from the most elevated pitch of 
 Patness. to the lowest ebb- of distress, 
 whom can we look for consolation, but 
 Cc od and our friend; If by any lucky 
 o ce of providence, you are raised 
 ym. poverty. to affluence, sfill his con- 
 rsation is one of the keenest pleasures 
 can enjoy: Should the sudden 
 joke of sickness force you to retire 
 mn the busy and gay scenes of life. he 
 | be your partner in your dismal 
 ode, and administer the soothing balm 
 comfort toyour drooping spirit. 
 
 E, of recommending such hat a 
 Be rvation of which will be of no less 
 
 Ped I must confess, to delineate the 
 ture, features and antiquity of your: 
 mentions 9 would require a pencil more 
 pert than mine ; neither do i think it 
 any material consequence to be very 
 Rae Order, regularity and. har- 
 
[ 108 ] Be 7 
 
 ‘mony cannot miss to prevail a1 
 those, whose steps and aétions are to 
 directed and measured by such emblen 
 as a bible, a square anda compas 
 Simplicity and brotherly love may se 
 as trifies not deserving much cultiyat 
 to the sulky and unsocial; but Mas 
 will never be classed with such chara 
 ters. Where the social affections | 
 strongly implanted, like the regular 
 rangement of the different partsofa buil 
 ing, they will appear with grace ai 
 command notice and respeét. A no 
 indignation at whatever is base or di 
 honourable, and a steady adherence 
 humanity and every other delicate fee 
 ing of the mind, are the marks ofs 
 ling nobility, marks lovely as the 
 beam of Heaven. The pleasures v 
 arise from tenderness, integrity and wy 
 rightness, from a striét and regular ct 
 tivation of charity, unity and sociabl 
 nessare true and lasting pleasures whie 
 I hope you will be long and well a 
 quainted with. The contents of the ii 
 tellectual cabinet no human eye can e; 
 plore, the searcher of hearts only 
 
109 | 
 
 c Recs, may Renin your thoughts, 
 ehaviour and ations in every scene 
 period of life, be such as will entitle 
 
 ou to his respeét. 1 fancy by the rules 
 
 pf your order, you consider yourselves 
 
 3 citizens of the world at large, who 
 
 poniine not your attachment to a partie 
 
 ay 
 
 and 
 
 jioned to all. Souls inspired by such 
 penerous ‘tho ughts must ever rise above 
 pontradled Views. ie soul of all so- 
 
 ion ; undoubtedly fete feiee those who 
 Associate upon the professed maxims of 
 Pharity and friendship can by no means 
 be strangers to the sacred tie. Conten- 
 fion, division and animosity must be ut- 
 ferly unknown te men animated by such 
 refinecsentiments. Professing yourselves 
 the friends of mankind, glory therefore 
 n deserving the character of aad thing 
 praise- worthy, in deserving the are seu 
 ter of being called Israelites in whom 
 there is no guile, in being called holy 
 and harmless, and followers oF that which 
 is good. Behold how pretty and plea 
 sant itis for brethren to live together in 
 : K 
 
[ 110 1 Fi 
 
 dealings as thenoon-day. Imperfei 
 is the tate of human nature, and that in- | 
 tegrity which is one of vour badges, will 
 always teach you how to aét in the fol- 
 lowing case as well as others ofa similar 
 nature, That what you would not have | 
 dene to yourselves, do not to another. 
 ‘Yhose who walk righteously and speuie 
 ‘uprightly, they, and they only, shall” 
 transmit their names with honour to pos= 
 terity, and be crowned with everlasting 
 glory. ‘Lhe path of the just is as the 
 shining light, that shineth more and more 
 unto the perfect day. Candour and sine 
 cerity possess the most powerful charm; 
 they speak universal charity, and palli- 
 ate a gieat many foibles. 
 I shall now conclude with the address 
 of cur blessed Saviour to his disciples? 
 ‘+ You are my friends if you do whatso- 
 ever I command you ;” and my advice is. 
 briefly couched in these words, love God — 
 and love one another : Love that un-— 
 
os ae 
 
 | bounded goodness and almighty power, 
 | who spoke the fierce ocean into peace 
 | around, and made the pathless woods 
 Bbecome the chearful abodes of men. God 
 | grant that you may be the objeéts of his 
 | favour—may Heaven claim you as its 
 due, and the mansions of glory be pre- 
 
 pared for your reception. AMEN. 
 
Delivered to the Grand Lodge of North. 
 Earolina, at their Annual Commum 
 cation, at Raleigh, in 5804. 
 
 = 
 
 . 
 
 By Joun Louts Tessont Grand Master. $ 
 Pra" 
 
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 oe 
 
 Ir is impossible, beloved Brethren! t 
 Present to honorable minds any stron 
 er incentive to the upright perform 
 ofa duty, than a conviétion of its ten- 
 dency to. promote some laudable end and 
 beneficent object. Such is the nature ) 
 
 the masonic trust with which we 
 invested, that the efforts made in 
 its discharge must be extensively fel 
 
 in their consequences, yielding ab 
 dant good, order, and harmony in thei 
 genuine direftion ;—but in their peryer- 
 
f r13 J 
 
 sion, scattering, far and wide, the seeds 
 jof disunion, of weakness and decay. 
 There is then, an irresistible claim, on 
 all our diligence, to acquire a thorough 
 snowledge of the various duties, flowing 
 rom this trust; on all our zeal, ardour, 
 md perseverance, in. their exa& and. 
 crupulous disgrace... Canany sensati- 
 pns be more delightful, than those, aris- 
 ng from the consciousness of having 
 stained with propriety, a distinguish- 
 sd reputable part, and of having honeste 
 ee to meet the just expeta- 
 ions of a numerous and respectable 
 faternity, anxiously awaiting the result 
 f our labours ? 
 
 it 
 
 To guard the interests of anuseful, ex- 
 ellent, and amiable institution ; -—tore-: 
 air the column which time has mould- 
 a, and restore the entablature which 
 morance has defaced;—to preserve, 
 ith undiminished lustre, the charac- 
 istic principles of the order. and trans- 
 it them to posterity pure and unalloy- 
 1;--these are duties, in the prosecu- 
 on of which, we may well expeét the 
 ost rational satisfaction. But our en- 
 
 K 2 
 
f 1144 
 deavours can only be rendered ultimate- 
 ly successful, and the institution pi 
 ductive of all its benefit, by continue 
 cherishing an awful reverence for | 
 established landmarks. It is by a strict 
 observance of these alone, venerable for 
 their antiquity, but san¢tioned by the 
 still higher recommendation of intrins 
 excellence, that Masonry can be presery : 
 ed in the mysterious, though mild, ma- 
 jesty of its primitive chara@ter :. That, 
 by preserving the universality of its | 
 guage and communication, it cam 
 extend the empire of philanthropy ; cal 
 forth new blossoms of hope, ‘in the. ho 
 som still struggling with despair, 
 diffuse the balm of alleviation, whereve: 
 human misery prevails. __ sf 
 
 I saovxnp esteem myself peculiarl 
 fortunate, could 1 co-operate with yo 
 in this great work, with that enlight en 
 ed energy of mind, and that high a : 
 vancement in Masonic science, whieh 
 distinguished the Brethren, who so 
 werthily filled this chair before me. Un- 
 der their auspices the craft has grown 
 up in this and’ its kindred state, and 
 flourished. Their attachment to the 
 
Firs } 
 
 eral sciences, and their regard for 
 bral virtue, distinguished them no less 
 | Masons than as men ; and their exam- 
 e while it offers to the brotherhood a 
 otive of gratitude, presents to their 
 pecessor a cause of anxiety. To him it 
 lay be said, 
 
 sé Sequitur, sed non passibus equis.” 
 Arruoucnu pre-eminent skill and long 
 perience are not amongst the qualifi- 
 htions possessed by your present officer, 
 t he bears to the altar cf concord, the 
 ling offerings, ani¢ the warm sympa- 
 hies, of a heart, impressed with the 
 lichest respect forthe principles of our 
 rder, and the devotion of a mind acting 
 inder entire conviction, that we exalt the 
 ignity of oar nature as rational beings, 
 nd becone fitted for an honorable dis- 
 harge of all the duties of social life,:in 
 roportion as our condu& conforms to 
 he precepts of our institution: “ An in- 
 titution,---not as the ignorant and unin- 
 tructed vainly suppose, built on un- 
 jeaning mystery, and supported by 
 rere good fellowship, but founded on 
 ternal reason and truth; whose deep. 
 
r ite J). 
 basis is the civilization of mankind, a1 
 whose everlasting glory it is to haves 
 
 immoveable support of those two might 
 pillars, Science and Morality.’ "s 
 
 Itis difficult to contemplate the che 
 racter of man in the features of his mine 
 or in the movements of his heart, wit 
 out perceiving that, society is the theatre 
 in which nature qualified him to < 
 with the greatest accession of felicity t¢ 
 himself, and the most advantage to he: 
 geueral system. ‘ It has been the ruff 
 fian, prowling like the wild beast for his 
 prey, or the enthusiast, dreaming the i 
 austerity is holiness, who has insulated 
 himself in caves, and desarts.” 
 
 Tue sympathy of man’s heart, with all 
 that concerns his fellow men, is a chae 
 racteristic of the species. His under- 
 standing, his moral judgment, his quick 
 sense of right and wrong, of virtue and 
 vice,—that t benevolent disposition which 
 inclines him to foster whatever ] pip 
 the happiness of mankind, and to rejeé 
 with abhorrence, schemes fraught wit 
 their misery,—all announce, that man is 
 
i 
 
 fn 3 
 
 stined to be animportant agent in a 
 emprehersive order of things. 
 
 ‘In society, the latent energies of his 
 nd are awakened, and the resources 
 his genius adtively displayed: he is 
 re the member of a great body, par- 
 
 aking its good, suffering its evil, and 
 
 inulated by his native propensities, to 
 ultiply the one and mitigate the other, 
 
 Tue productions of his genius, in their 
 adency to illustrate useful truth, to 
 tend the advantages of science, or to 
 prove the ccndition of humanity, be: 
 g notto the age ornationin which they 
 pear; but spread their benign influ- 
 ace to vhe whole species, in every age, 
 in every quarter of the habitable 
 yrld. 
 
 Bows association professes to draw still 
 loser the ties, which unite man to his 
 rother; toextend and confirm mutual 
 appiness upon the substantial basis of 
 ‘oral virtue. 
 
 In the diligent study of our sublime 
 lysteries, we may discover the sure 
 iethod to render our lives more pleas- 
 
1 118 J 
 ing to ourselves, and more useful 
 others ;. and, ‘by a careful exclusic 
 every subject that tends to excite the 
 gry passions, act with the impulse 
 one heart, and one mind, in promo: 
 peace, harmony and good will, amon 
 the whole family of mankind, Forit 
 the singular felicity of our: venerable 
 stitution, that although founded im; 
 highest antiquity, and exposed to ally 
 shocks and convulsions that have k 
 led with the dust, the other fabric is 
 men, it yet maintains. the integrity of 
 character, and continues; like the | 
 pest beaten rock, firm and immova 
 after the fury of successive storms. | 
 
 Irs members have ever been una 
 mous in support ofits principles, @ 
 notwithstanding the violent animosit 
 which.have agitated the present age 
 the world, and the nefarious attemy 
 made by unprincipled men upon the F 
 rity of Free Masonry, yet it is well 
 certained that ne legitimate lodge has 
 viated from the right line of its du 
 Free Masons are ever animated with: 
 
4 | 119 ] 
 
 truling spirit, the love of God, and 
 love of their kind, by whose allper- 
 ming influence, party strife is extin- 
 shed, and men of various countries, 
 lifferent rules of faith, and discordant 
 itical opinions, meet together, united 
 the kindred glow of benevolence. The 
 asures of friendship and the luxury of 
 ng good, the acquisition of wisdom in 
 templating the works of the SU- 
 1 ME ARCHITECT, and with hu- 
 ity striving to imitate their symmetry 
 dee have been found efieGiual in 
 raining the passions, and rendering 
 m subservient to the dictates of rea- 
 (; while they banish far from the 
 a of masons, ill will, rancour, and 
 ice, 
 
 Viti our pretensions then he deem- 
 arrogant, when we claim the appro- 
 ion of the wise and virtuous? No, my 
 sthren ! the instiiution has enjoyed 
 sir respeét in all ages and nations; for 
 r record's inform us, thatthe great and 
 > good, sages and legislators, authors 
 
 artists, have ever shone amones* 
 rightest ornaments. 
 
 d 
 : 
 
[ 120.4 a J 
 
 Yer it must be confessed, with sorroy 
 
 that unworthy nen time 
 been received into the brotherho: 
 
 whose irregular conduét 
 
 Fink candid men will clwayealll 
 the essntial merits ofan institution fro1 
 the obliquities of a portion of its 1 
 bers. ‘Lhey will not confound t 
 with the abuse. 
 
 oftruth, that the mind which is aateaee 
 sed with the force and extent of mora 
 obligation, in all its bearings, in all 1 
 combinations of benefits and blessi 
 to the world, is yet untutored in som 
 of the fundamentals of the art. ‘Ih 
 purest system of ethics does not recot 
 mend any virtues which are not inculea 
 edby the principles of Masonry. . 
 
 Tr unfortunately its lessons bees 
 ed to produce their proper effet wi 
 some men; if a few unhappy bret 
 continue to abandon themselves to i 
 and intemperance, notwithstanding th 
 
° fe) ee 
 
 instruction and correCtives they have re- 
 eeived, such examples are sincerely de- 
 Dlored by allreal masons. For they-ar- 
 dently desire that every brother should 
 eX exemplify in his condué, the tenets ofhis 
 Science, andthey utterly disown all those 
 in whom a long course of immorality has 
 extinguished the hope of reformation, 
 E are then, brethren! solemnly called 
 mpon by the respeét we owe the memo- 
 ry of those illustrious men, to whom we 
 areindebted for the present perfedtion 
 ofthe art, to rescue their work, from 
 even the shadow of reproach, and to 
 adopt every method in our power to pre- 
 serve with hallowed care its beauty and 
 splendour. ‘To you, representatives, I 
 earnestly recommend the task of impres- 
 Sing upon your lodges, the solemn duty 
 of making scrupulous enquiry into the 
 moral characters of those, who desire 
 admission to the benefits and mysteries 
 ofour assemblies. They know already 
 thatit is not wealth, nor the most flatter- 
 ing favours of fortune, in whatever form 
 possessed, without worth, that form 
 the qualification of candidates. Are 
 L 
 
ee | 
 
 . 
 their lives without reproach, and their 
 minds capable of recéiving instruGtion? 
 then are they fitted to receive the light 
 of Masonry, which ought not however, 
 to beam upon those, unless substantially 
 vouched for. 19 iy 
 
 An indifference with respe& to this 
 primary duty is evidently the source 6; 
 many of those evils by which the insti/ 
 tution hath at various periods been dis- 
 quieted, than which none haye been 
 more severely felt, than the schisms 
 thus introduced into the bosom of 
 lodge. Independently of such ills, seri 
 ously great as they are, worthy and u 
 right men, qualified to strengthen an 
 adorn the craft, are discouraged fron 
 seeking admission when they perceive 
 that charaéters might claim the privi- 
 lege of associating with them as masons. 
 from whose intimacy they would turn 
 with disgust, in the ordinary relations 
 of life. Great prosperous and respéét- 
 able as the fraternity is in this state, yet 
 I am persuaded, that due attention tothe 
 initiation of members would have pro- 
 duced a much wider diffusion of its be- 
 
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 nefits, and that we should not have wit- 
 nessed the dissolution of some lodges, 
 lind the surrender of the charters of 
 others. Nor should we have to lament 
 nthe want of punttuality, which marks 
 ‘the condu& even of many good masons 
 /in attending the regular work of the lodg- 
 Fes to which they belong. But such 
 | brethren are intreated to consider, that 
 ) the innovations and errors of which they 
 ecomplain acquire increase.and strength 
 | by their absence, and that there resides 
 ) in every lodge a vigorous principle of 
 | reform which aided by an union of its 
 /sound and worthy members, would be 
 | fully adequate to the corre€tion of every 
 _ abuse. Feeling asI do the importance 
 ) of this subjeG, I cannot but earnestly 
 _Yecommend a revision of the existing 
 _ regulations in regard to the eon 
 of candidates, and the restoration of. 
 _ those whichare deficient, to a conform- 
 ity with the authoritative maxims pre- 
 served in the archives of our order. 
 ‘Phe principle should be preserved what- 
 vi modes may be adopted to ascertain 
 he charafters of applicants. Thegood 
 
F 16a 
 effects of a rigid adherence to it, are éy 
 dent in the flourishing condition of those 
 lodges which have been most strict n 
 their inquiries, nc a 2 
 
 Ture is another subjeG whicl: Iam 
 desirous should be brought under the 
 view of the several lodges who work 
 under us. This relates to the manner 
 of holding their assemblies, which cane. 
 not be conducted with too much cauti- 
 on...We are bound to conceal the mys- 
 terics of our profession and the essenti« 
 als of our institution from those who are 
 not members of it, and, if- the circum- 
 stances under which any lodges meet, 
 wili not permit them to keep these invi- . 
 olabie, it were better to discontinue. 
 their assemblies altogether. Secrecy is. 
 itself a virtue: so saysSolomon, ‘“ He 
 “* that discovers secrets is a traitor, but — 
 ** a man of a faithful spirit concealeth the - 
 ‘* matter,” amongst masonsit is a high 
 and solemn duty, and therefore any cares. 
 lessness by which it may be violated, is, 
 in a degree criminal. Thereare fewlodg- 
 es in the state, particularly those situated - 
 intowns, which might not by a prudent 
 
[7126 7 
 
 management of their funds; procure con- 
 venient edifices, where their meetings 
 could be held, secure from interruption 
 land the importunate eye of curiosi- 
 ty. Public buildings to promote special 
 ends, have-ever advanced the objects for 
 which they were built. The Israelites 
 in their career of vitory were animated 
 by the tarbernacle in the wilderness ; and 
 friendship and religion took a wider 
 range after the building of the Temple 
 lat Ferusalem.. Masonic’ societies have 
 always flourished most where they have 
 been accommodated with convenient 
 strudtures;. The example furnished by 
 those two-lodges* in the state where the 
 art I trust will flourish to the end of time 
 withincreasing splendour, merits gene- 
 ral imitation. 
 
 I wave thus, brethren! lightly touched 
 upon those inconveninces we labour un- 
 der, which appeared to demand the spee- 
 diest removal: others might be enume- 
 rated, but they donot materially impede 
 the progress of the noble art, in its desti- 
 ned utility. Its lustre may indeed be 
 
 obscured for a moment by the apathy of 
 * Newbern and Fayetteville. ! 
 L, 2 
 
a ies a 
 
 [ 25a | 
 some, or the folly and criminality 
 others ; but, it can never be extinguish- 
 ed. For, while liberal views and bene- 
 volent wishes, while truth and justice, 
 
 In the train of operative mason1 y the 
 fine arts and liberal sciences ever appear, 
 consummating the perfe€tion of her 
 works, and blending with exa@ propor- 
 tion, the. ornamental and the useful. 
 Thus sculpture advances to decorate the 
 aspiring dome, and to entwine with ap~ 
 propriate ornaments, the column which 
 architecture has reared; and while he 
 -Inscribes on the pediments the lessons of 
 wisdom, bids the marble transmit to the 
 latest posterity the memory of just and 
 virtuous a€tions. | 
 
 Poetry, ‘his eye in a fine frenzy rol- 
 jing,’ sustained in his vigorous flights 
 by genius and inspiration, sings in cap- 
 
P4187 J 
 
 vating verse the charms of benevolence 
 ad the unchangeable worth of integrity 
 agaging the mind to practise virtue for 
 er own sake, though adverse fortune 
 lay attend her path, and exciting detes- 
 ition tor vice, however surrounded with 
 1e allurements of prosperity. 
 
 PAINTING, fich in the study of the 
 ablime and beautiful models of nature, 
 dreads on the canvas his vivid tints, and 
 new creation, flowing from his magic 
 encil, displays itself to the admiring 
 ght. The fabours of the loom contri- 
 ate the varied and brilliant specimens 
 fhumaningenuity: while music pours 
 ouzh the vaulted roof her swelling 
 otes, disposing the mind to pious grat- 
 ude, and enforcing with resistless ener- 
 y, all those precepts of speculative mi- 
 mnry which exalt man’s rational nature, 
 
 © Our says below it can improve, 
 
 “s And antedate tie blifs above; 
 
 Tue useful arts andthe elegant works 
 f man are the offspring of his admira- 
 on of the system of nature, and an at- 
 mpt to imitate its symmetry and order. 
 
cf r2s8 j 
 
 The votaries of masonry therefore, im 
 spired as they ought to be, with the de 
 sire of contemplating intelligently the 
 power, wisdom and goodness of the 
 GREAT ARCHITECT of the Univers 
 will find themselves strongly impelleg 
 to’ study that noblest of all sciences, Ge 
 ometry. By this extensive art the secre 
 operations of nature are explored; thg 
 revolutions of the planets in their respe 
 tive orbits, and the return of seasons tra 
 ced to their principles and clearly de 
 monstrated. The mind is hence struck 
 with these unerring laws and that unity 
 of design, which preserve the harmony} 
 of the system in which wemove, and un 
 equivocallyprove the hand of a divine art 
 ist and the existence of a superintending 
 Providence. We are thus led. to the con 
 clusion, with Epi@etus, that to those 
 who are qualified with intelligence ang 
 a grateful mind, every circumstance 0% 
 event in the order cf nature may 
 serve to manifest, and to exto! the su 
 preme wisdom and goodness of God. — 
 
 Tuus useful andexcellent is Mason 
 ry rationally understood and properly 
 
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 actised, “ Thus deep in antiquity, 
 a in extent, and universal in 
 ‘its comprehension of science operative 
 and speculative, embracing in its wide 
 Bosom ‘thewhole’ circle ‘of arts and 
 morals.” The eulogy which Cice- 
 } passed upon philosophy hath been 
 Bplied to Masonry, which, to those who 
 ymprehend its genius and essential cha- 
 iter, will appear to justify the appli- 
 ion, ‘ Itis the improvement of youth 
 and the delight of old age: the orna- 
 ment of prosperity, the refuge and so- 
 gms of adverse hours; it pleases at 
 ome, i is no incumbrance abroad: lod- 
 ges With us ; travels with us; and adds 
 ornament and pleasure to our rural 
 rétire ment.” ) 
 
 Lar us then, brethren, maintain the 
 sspectability ofour society, by perser- 
 ering in that upright conduct which its . 
 tecepts recommend, for this is the. on- 
 7sure method of securing the approba- 
 onof the discerning and wordy partof 
 le community. Let us be ever forward 
 /prevent orreconcile disputes amongst 
 fethren, to vindicate their chara Gers 
 
\ [oul am 
 when unjustly traduced, and to sugge 
 in their behalf the most palliating ch 
 cumstances even when oe 
 assailed with just reprehension. 
 us extend a quick and merciful reli 
 ithe woes and distresses of our fello 
 creatureS orf ALL MANKIND, ‘doing go« 
 unto all,but more especially tothe hous 
 hold of the faithful,” encouraging 1 
 virtuous and industrious poor, and 
 deavouring to reform the profligate 
 idle; promoting in ourindividual chara 
 every plan thatis likely to cherisht 
 spirit of religion ; to disseminate go 
 morals and knowledge, and to render m 
 good c'tizens, husbands, parents, 2 
 friends. | Si) 
 Frvauty, brethren! amidst the 1 
 bours of the lodge and the duties of 
 ‘several vocations, let us everbear in mi 
 the adoration and gratitude we owe tot 
 ALMIGHTY ARCHITECT of t 
 Universe, and implore his favour a 
 countenance upon all our laudable u 
 dertakings, wuhout which, vain a 
 fruitless are the’ endeavours of feet 
 man. Icom himwe have received t 
 
Lb. Pode 
 and to labour, the heart to feel, the eye 
 behold, the ear to hear, and the tongue 
 proclaim, and all the faculties by 
 hich we are enabled to contemplate and 
 ajoy created excellence: let us delight 
 1 them and improve them as his bless- 
 igs, and by moving.on the SQUAREof 
 uth and within the COMPASS of the 
 olume of instructive wisdon, by con- 
 ucting ourselves as becomes worthy 
 ien and worthy masons, be consoled 
 ith the humble hope, that. when our 
 arthly lodges are dissolved, we may be 
 gundworthy on examination to be ad- 
 uitted into a more glorious lodge, noé 
 wade with hands, eternal in the heavens. 
 
A 
 COL LE OG? aes 
 
 OF 
 
 MASONIC SONGS, ODES, ax 
 
 HYMNS. | 
 
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 ‘Enter'd Apprentice’s Song. 
 
 Come let us prepare, 
 We brothers that are 
 Assembled on merry occasion, 
 'To drink, laugh and sing. 
 Be he beggar or king, 
 Here’s a health to an accepted Mason. 
 
 ‘The world is in pain 
 Our secrets to gain, 
 
[U1ss*)] 
 And still let them wonder and gaze on: 
 “Vhey ne‘er candivine 
 The word or the sign, 
 Ofa free and an accepted Mason. 
 
 ’Tis this, and ’tis that, 
 They cannot tell what, 
 
 For why the great men of the nation 
 Should aprons put on, 
 
 ’ And make themselves one 
 
 With a free and an accepted Mason. 
 
 Great kings, dukes, and lords, 
 Have laid by their swords, 
 Our myst’ry to puta good grace on ; 
 And ne’er been asham’d 
 To hear themselves nam’d 
 With a free and an Bracing Mason. 
 
 in 
 
 Antiquity’ s pride 
 We have on our side, 
 po keep up our oldreputation ; 
 There’s naught but what’s good 
 To be understood 
 By afree and an accepted Mason. 
 
 We’re true and sincere, 
 And just to the fair, ' 
 
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 Who will trust us‘on any occasion ; © 
 No mortal can more Pera fe 
 The ladies adore : 
 
 Than a free and an accepted Mason. 
 
 Then j join hand in hand, Standing, 
 By each brotherfirm stand, 
 Let’s be merry and puta bright face on ; 
 What mortal can boast chorus 
 So noble a toast | three 
 As a free and an accepted Mason? | timer, — 
 
 eee esos 
 SS 
 
 Il. 
 Another. 
 
 NCE I was blind and cou'd notsee, 
 And all was dark me round, 
 But providence provided me, 
 And soon a friend I found; 
 ‘hro’ hidden paths my frieiid me led, 
 Such paths as bablers ne’er shall tread, 
 With a Fa, la, la, la, la, la. 
 
 He took all stumbling blocks away, 
 That I might walk secure, 
 
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 And brought me long ere break of day 
 To Sol’s bright temple door, 
 Where we both admittance found, 
 By help of magic, spell and sound. 
 With a Fal, la, &c. 
 
 The curber of my rash attempt, 
 
 Did:then my breast alarm, 
 
 And hinted I was not exempt, 
 
 Nor free from double harm ; 
 Which put astop to trifling pride, 
 And made me trust more tovay guide. 
 
 With a Fa, la, &c. 
 
 With sober pace I then was led, 
 _ And brought to Sol’s bright throne ; 
 Where I was oblig’d to stop, 
 Till I myself made known ; 
 With hideous noise Froundwas brought, 
 For to obtain that which sought. 
 With a Fa,la,&c. 
 
 In humble posture and due form, 
 Llist’ned with good will ; 
 
 Instead of mighty noise and storm, 
 All then was calm and still, 
 
 Such charming sounds I then did hear, 
 
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 As quite expell'’d all doubts and fear. 
 With a Fa, la, &e. ; 
 
 The guardian of this mystic charm, 
 In shining jewels drest ; 
 
 Said, that { need to fear no harm, 
 If faithful was my breast ; 
 
 For though to rogues he was severe, 
 
 Wo harm an honest man need fear. 
 With a a, la, &c. 
 
 Bright wisdom from his awful throne, 
 Bid dar'siess to withdraw ; 
 No sooner said but it was done, 
 And then, great things I saw; 
 But what they were, I now won’t tell,. 
 But safely in my breast shall dwell. 
 With a Fa, la, &c. 
 
 Then round and round me he did tie 
 An antient noble charm; 
 
 Which future darkness will defy, 
 And ward off cowans harm ; 
 
 With instruments in number three, 
 
 To learn the art of GEoMETRY. 
 
 With aT’a, la, &e. 
 
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 pits 
 Fellow-Craft’s Song. 
 
 COME all ye elves that be, 
 
 Come follow, follow me, 
 
 All ye that guards have been 
 Without, or serve within : 
 
 Come sing for joy, thro’ us tis found 
 That all this lodge is sacred ground. 
 
 Guides too, that fairies. are, 
 
 Come five by five prepare ; 
 
 Come buy fresh oil with speed, 
 The ‘dying lamps to feed ; 
 
 All trimm’d anew in glitt’ring light, 
 For welcome garments must be white, 
 
 Come seraphs too, that be 
 Bright rulers, three by three, 
 Attend on me your queen, 
 "Two handmaids led between;,. 
 And all around the healths Iname 
 Make you the hallow’d stones proclaim. 
 
 While sylphs and sylvan loves 
 
 Of mountains and of groves, 3 
 
 ‘With gnomies and sprightly dames 
 M 2 ' 
 
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 Of fountains and of flames, 
 The joyful noise with hands and feet 
 Shall echo, and the noise repeat. 
 
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 All we who sing and love, 
 Who live in springs above, 
 Descend, descend do we, 
 With Masons to be free ; 
 Where springs of wine revive each face 
 And streams of milk spill all the place. 
 
 Where cherubs guard the door 
 
 With flaming sword before, 
 
 We thro’ the key-hole creep, 
 
 And there we deeply peep; 
 O’er all their jewels skip and leap, 
 Or trip it tip-toe step by step. 
 
 Or as upon the green 
 
 We fairies turn unseen, 
 
 So here we make a ring, 
 
 And dance while Masons sing ; 
 Around their crowns we whirl space, 
 Nor yet one single hair misplace. 
 
 Or when from thence we jump 
 All down with silent thump, 
 None hear our feet rebound 
 
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 - Round, round the table, round, 
 Nor see us while nimbly pass 
 Thrice round the rim of ev’ry glass, 
 
 Hence satyrs, hence, begone, 
 
 Foul vesture ye have on ; 
 
 No naked nymphs here be, 
 
 KXach five and sacred three, 
 With virgins and with graces join 
 in sacred songs the feast divine. 
 
 Two stones of crystal clear 
 ‘Our squared cloth shall bear ; 
 Five loaves of oaken mast 
 Shall be our firm repast ; 
 Five acorn cups of pearly dew 
 Shall serve to pledge health anew. 
 
 If any crumbs withal 
 
 Do from their table fall, 
 
 With greedy mirth we eat, 
 
 No honey is so sweet ; 
 And when they drop it from the thumb, 
 We catch each supernaculum. 
 
 ‘The tongues of nightingales, 
 The eye of unctuous snails, 
 ‘The serpent’s brain, with blood 
 Of doves, is charming food ; 
 
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 But brains of worms, and matfow o’mice,, 
 Are foolish and of filthy price. 
 
 While we enchant all ears 
 
 With music of the spheres, 
 
 No grasshopper nor fly 
 
 Serves for our minstrelsy ; 
 Such locusts leave, and all such flies: 
 To Beelzebub. the prince of flies. 
 
 Grace said while all awhile 
 
 In songs the Time beguile > 
 
 Or pleasant Healths, or at 
 
 The table sit and chat ; 
 Then, female-like, on tears we feast, 
 As we first taught it in the east. | 
 
 Of grass the tender tops: 
 Infus’d in dewy drops, 
 With crystal bags of bees, 
 Make us delicious teas ; 
 So sweet and fragrant of the flow’r 
 None taste the bitter nor the sou’r. 
 
 Mean while, the house new swept, — 
 And from uncleanness kept ; 
 
 If all things shine with grace,. 
 
 And nothing’s out of place, 
 
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 hen: do we praise the houshold maid, 
 nd four-fold surely she’s repaid. : 
 
 Butif the house be foui, 
 
 With hammer, axe, or tool; 
 
 |. If wardens fall asleep, 
 
 Or fellows drink too deep ; 
 
 If smoke perchance or flames. arise, 
 Ox if the lodge untiled lies; 
 
 Then in the dead of night, 
 
 With goblins we affright ; 
 
 Or lead some into'pools, 
 
 Or steal away the tools ; 
 
 Or else we pinch both arms and thighis, 
 ‘Till some one hears, or us espies. 
 
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 Thus of true Masonry, 
 
 Tho’ females, we are free ; 
 
 Made free by usallare, 
 
 ‘Tho’ none us see nor hear, 
 When in the morning signs are seen 
 When we the eve before have been. 
 
 Ye what we hearand see 
 In lodges where we be, 
 Not force nor offer’d gold 
 Can Masons truths uniold j 
 
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 Besides, the Craft we love, not gain, 
 And secrets why should we profane? 
 
 We first taught Masons school, 
 To walk by square and rule, 
 On level just to a&, 
 And work all upright fact ; 
 To like in compass by our due, 
 And keep our hearts for ever true. 
 
 T hat when the world’s at rest, 
 And snoring in her nest ; 
 When sun has long been set, 
 And stars no rays beget: 
 When moon her horned glory hides, 
 Their lighted tapers are our guides, 
 
 Chorus; 
 
 Then fairies hand in hand 
 Thrice at the word’s eommiand, 
 And seraphs make a ring, 
 While merry Masons sing, 
 That as their lodge, so always they 
 Stay’d always, and shall always stay. 
 And rise up ev’ry elve, 
 Come join the sacred twelve: 
 Sing also whilst they sing 
 Their ancient glorious King, 
 
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 lat as is he, so ever we 
 sre ever, and shall ever be, 
 
 IV. 
 Another. 
 
 I 
 
 y AIL Mafonry ! thou craft divine ! 
 
 Glory of earth ! from heaven reveal’d ? 
 ich doth with jewels precious fhine, . 
 rom all but Mafons eyes conceal’d, 
 
 SAE GA © OL: Se Rah 
 Thy pratles due who can rehear Je, 
 In nervous profe of fowing ver/e ? 
 a 
 men from brutes diftinguifh’d are, 
 i mafcn other men excels ; 
 
 what’s in knowledge choice and rare 
 ut in his breast fecurely dwells ? 
 
 CH 9 & VS. 
 His filent breatt and faithful heart, 
 Preferve thefecrets of the art, 
 
 3 
 
 a fcorching heat and piercing cold, 
 tom beafts whofe roar the foreft rends, 
 
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 | e 
 If 
 
From th’ affaults of warriors bold 
 The Mafons art mankind defends. — ie 
 
 cH OR WU S&S. 2° 
 
 Be to this art due honour paid, 
 kyom which mankind receives fuch aid, 
 
 4 7 
 E,afigns of {tate that feed our pride, 
 DiftinG@ions troublefome and vain, 
 By Mafons true are laid aide; 
 Art’s freeborn fons fuch toys difdain. 
 cH OFS 
 Ennobled by the name they bear, 
 Diftinguifb'd by the badge they wear, 
 5 . 
 Sweet fellowfhip from envy free, 
 Friendly converfe of Brotherhood 
 The lodge’s lafting cement be, 
 Which has for ages firmly ftood, 
 cH DO Uses 
 
 A lodge thus built far ages paft 
 Has lafted, and shall ever laft, 
 
 6 
 Then in our fongs be juftice done 
 To thofe who have enriched the art, 
 From Apam to WAsHiNGTON down; 
 And let each Brother bear a part. 
 C H,O Bava 
 Let noble Masons healths go round, 
 Their praife in lofty lodge refound, 
 
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 Vi 
 
 Master’s Song. 
 
 I 
 
 E fing of Mafons ancient fame ! 
 Lo. eighty thoufand craftsmen rife 
 
 Under the Mafters of great name, 
 
 More than three thoufand juft and wife. 
 Employ’d by SoLomon, the Sire, 
 
 And general Mafter Mafon too, 
 As Hiram was in ftately Tyre, 
 
 _ Like Salem built by Mafons true. 
 
 2 
 
 The Royal art was then divine, 
 
 The craftfmen counfell’d from above, 
 
 _ The temple was the grand defign, 
 
 The word'ring world did all approve. 
 Ingenious men from every place 
 
 Came to furvey the glorious pile ; 
 And when return’d, began to trace 
 
 And imitate its lofty {tile. 
 
 3 
 At length the Grecians came to know 
 Geometry, and learn’d the art 
 Pythagoras was raifd to fhow, 
 And glorious Euclid to impart : 
 Great Archimede too appear’d, 
 And Carthaginian wae bright ; 
 
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 The Roman citizens uprear'd 
 The art, with wifdom and delight. 
 
 4 
 But when proud Afia they had quell’d, 
 And Greece and Egypt overcome, 
 Jn architeQure they excell’d, 
 And brought the learning all to Rome , 
 Where wife Vitruvius, Warden prime, 
 Of archite&s, the art improv’d 
 In great Auguftus’ peaceful time, 
 When arts and artifts were belov'd, 
 
 5 
 
 They brought the knowledge from the eaf 
 And as they made the nations yield, 
 They fpread it through the merth and weft, 
 And taught the world the art to builds ’ 
 Witnefs their citadels and tow’rs, | 
 To fortify their legions fine, 
 Their temples, palaces and bow’rs 
 That {poke the Mafons grand defign, 
 
 6 
 
 Thus mighty eaftern Kings and fome 
 
 Of Ahraham’s race, and Monarchs good 
 Of Egypt, Syria, Greece, and Rome, 
 
 rue archite€ture underftood. 
 
 No wonder then if Mafons join 
 
 To celebrate thofe Mafon-Kings, 
 With folemn note and flowing wine, 
 
 Whilft every Brother jointly fings. 
 
 CHORUS. 
 
 Who can unfold the royal art, 
 Or thew its /ecrets in a fon ? 
 
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 ‘Chey 'refafely kept in Mafon’s heart, 
 And'to the antient lodge belong ! 
 
 Vi. 
 Anvther. 
 
 [Zunem‘' Greenwich Penfioner.” } 
 
 SING the Masons glory, 
 Whose prying mind doth burn, 
 
 Unto complete perfection, 
 
 Our mysteries to learn ; 
 Not those who visit Lodges 
 
 ‘To eatand drink their fill ; 
 Not those who at our meetings 
 
 Hear letures ’gainst their will ; 
 
 Chorus. 
 
 But only those whose pleasure 
 At every lodge can be, 
 T’ improve themselves by le&ures, 
 In glorious Masonry.. 
 Hail! glorious Masonry ! 
 
 ‘The faithful worthy Brother, 
 Whose heart can feel for grief; 
 
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 Whose bosom with compassion 
 Steps forth to its reliet, 
 Yhose soul is ever ready, 
 Around him to diffuse 
 ihe principles of Masons, 
 And guard them from abuse; — 
 
 Chorus. 
 
 These are thy,sons whose pleasure, 
 At every lodge will be, 
 
 T’ improve themselves by lectures, 
 In glorious Masonry. 
 
 Hail! glorious Masonry ! 
 
 King Solomon, our patron, 
 fransmitted this command, 
 
 * The faithful and praiseworthy, 
 True light must understand 3. 
 
 And my descendants, also, 
 Who’re seated in the Hast; 
 
 Have not fulfill’d their duty, 
 
 Till light has reach’d the West.” 
 
 Chorus. 
 
 Therefore, our highest pleasure 
 At every lodge should be, 
 
 —_ 
 
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 T’ improve ourselves by letures, 
 In glorious Masonry. 
 Hail! glorious Masonry ! 
 
 My duty and my station, 
 As Master in the chair, 
 Obliges me to summon 
 Each Brother to prepare ; 
 That all may be enabled, 
 By slow, though sure degrees, 
 Fo answer in rotation, 
 With honour and with ease. 
 Chorus. 
 _ Suchvare thy sons, whose pleasure 
 At every lodge will be, - 
 7p improve themselves by lectures, 
 In glorious Masonry. 
 Hail! glorious Masonry! 
 
 oo, 
 VII. 
 
 Treasurer’s Song. 
 
 ( The two last lines in each verse form a chorus, ) 
 pire me kind heaven, whatI request, 
 
 In Masonry let me be blest, 
 Direct me to that happy place 
 No2 
 
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 waos 
 
 [ 1507s 
 Where friendship smiles in every face ; 
 
 Where freedom and sweet innocence 
 Enlarge the mind and cheer the sense. 
 
 Where scepter’d reason from her throne. 
 
 Surveys the lodge and makes us one ;. 
 
 And harmony’s delightful sway” 
 
 For ever sheds ambrosial day ; 
 Where we biest Eden’s pleasure taste,- 
 Whilst balmy joys are our repast. 
 
 No prying eye can view us here, 
 No fool or knave disturb our chear; 
 Our well form’d laws set mankind free,. 
 And give relief to misery : i 
 ‘The poor oppressid with ve woe andgrie! 
 » Gain frem our bounteous hands reli 
 
 Our lodg: s the social virtves ¢ race, 
 And wisdom’s rules we fondly trace ;. 
 Whole nature open to our ome 
 i oints out the paths we should pursue. 
 Let us subsist in lasting peace, 
 - hanniness inereas? 
 
aes Sy | 
 
 VIII. 
 
 Secretary’s Song. 
 
 -E. brethren of the ancient craft,. 
 Ye fav’rite sons of fame ; 
 
 .et bumpers cheerfully be pe 
 To each. good mason’s name. 
 dappy, long happy, may he be, 
 ho loves and honors masonry. 
 
 With a fa, la, la, &c. 
 
 a vain would D’Anvers, with his wit,. 
 Qur slow resentment raise ; 
 
 What he and all mankind have writ, 
 But celebrates our praise. 
 
 is wit this only truth imparts, 
 
 Vhat masons have firm, faithful hearts.. 
 
 With a fa, la, la, &c. 
 
 Ye Columbian fair, for beauty fam’d,, 
 Your slaves we wish to be; 
 
 et none for charms like your’s be nam’d 
 That loves not masonry. 
 
 This maxim D’Anvers proves full well, 
 
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 That masons never kiss and tell. 
 With a fa, la, la, &c. 
 
 Free-masons no offences-give, 
 Let fame your: worth declare ; 
 Within your compass wisely live, 
 And.a& upon the square, 
 May peace and friendship e’er abound, 
 Andevery mason’s health go round. 
 
 With a fa, la, la, &c. 
 
 FX. ¢ 
 
 Funior Warden's. Song. 
 
 Pe ever sing. 
 The craftsman and ‘the king, 
 With poetry and music sweet, 
 Resound their harmony compleat ; 
 And with geometry in skillful hand, 
 Due homage pay, 
 Without delay, 
 To the king and to our master grand; 
 He rules the free-born sons of art, 
 
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 By love and friendship, hand and heart. 
 Chorus. 
 
 Who can rehearse the praise, 
 In soft poetic lays, 
 Or solid prose, of Masons true, 
 Whose art transcends the common 
 view ? 
 Prheir secrets né’er to strangers yet 
 expos’d, 
 Reserved shall ke, 
 By Masons free, 
 And only to the faithful lodge disclos’d; 
 Because they’re kept in Mason’s heart. 
 By brethren of the royal art. 
 
 Another. 
 
 { Tune—* Faint and wearily, &c.”] 
 
 INO? W the Junior Warden calls us from 
 our labours, 
 
 Now the Sunis at meridian height, 
 
 We will merily unite most cherrily, 
 
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 With social harmony new joys invite; 
 One and all at his call, 
 ‘Yo the feast repairing, 
 All around joys resound, 
 Each the pieasure sharing; 
 
 Chorusi 
 When the Junior Warden, &e, 
 
 Mirth and jolity, without frivolity 
 Prevade our walls while at the festiy 
 board ; 
 Justice, Temperance, 
 And Providence govern us. 
 There’s naught but harmony amongs us 
 heard. 
 One and all at the call, 
 To the feast repairing, - 
 All around joys resound, 
 Each the pleasure sbaring. ! 
 
 Chorus. 
 Mirth and jolity, dc, 
 
 » Thys we ever will enjoy the pleasant 
 moments - 
 Giv’n unto us from the Master’s- 
 chair, 
 
[sa 
 il] the Sun an hourhas past meridian, 
 And then each Brother to his work 
 repair. 
 One and all hear the call, 
 From the feast repairing, 
 All around gravels sound 
 Fach the labour fharing. 
 
 -Chorus. 
 Thus we ever will, &c, 
 
 Es 
 
 xi, 
 ; 
 
 _ Senior Warden’s Song. . 
 une When the hollow drum doth beat to bed,” 
 
 HEN the Senior‘Warden, standing 
 inthe West 
 Is us from ourlabour topartake of rest, . 
 Ve unite, whilst he recites 
 The duties of a Mason. 
 On the level meet, * 
 -On the square we part, 
 So says each worthy Brother. 
 
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 ‘This rule in view, 
 We thus renew, 
 Our friendship for each other, 
 
 Chorus. 
 When the Senior, Xc. 
 
 When our work is over, implemen 
 
 secure, 
 Tach returning homeward,with intention 
 pure, | 
 Our wives we kiss, give sweetheart 
 bliss, is 
 Which makes them both love Masons 
 And thus we may W 
 
 Enjoy each day 
 
 /.t home and at our meetings > ‘ 
 Our sweethearts eas’d, . ; 
 Our wives well pleas’d, 
 
 Saluted with such greetings, 
 
 Chorus. 
 When the Senior, &c. 
 
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 XII. 
 
 Mark-Master’s Song. 
 
 Miarx Masters all appear 
 Before the Chief O’erseer, 
 
 In concert move; 
 Let him your work inspe&, 
 For the chief archite€ ; 
 If there is no defet, 
 
 He will approve. 
 
 Those who have pass’d the square, 
 For your rewards prepare, 
 
 Join heart and hand, 
 Each with his mark in rea 
 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-stone; 
 On it appears the name, 
 Which raises high the fame, 
 
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 Of all to whom the same 
 Is truly known. 
 
 Now to the western move, 
 Where full of strength and love, 
 Hiram doth stand; 
 Butif impostors are 5 
 Mix’d with the worthy there, 
 Caution them to beware, JW 2) 
 
 Of the right hand... dy ban. 
 
 Now to the praise of those, .. ” 
 Who triumph o’er the foes, 
 Of Mason’s art; 
 To the praise-worthy three, 
 Who founded this degree, | 
 May all their virtues be, 7 
 Deep in our hearts, 
 
 XII. 
 Worshipful Master's Song. 
 W ITH plumb, level and square, 
 
 T’o work Jet’s repair, 
 And join in the sweet harmeny ; 
 
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 Let us fill up each glass, 
 And round let it pass, 
 “o every man that is free. 
 A fig for all those who are free-ma- 
 sons’ foes, 
 Jur secrets we ne’er will impart ; 
 But in unity we’ll always agree, 
 snd cherish and prosper our art, 
 
 When our lodge it closeth, 
 Our master discloseth, 
 
 Phe secrets that lodge in his breast ; 
 And we’ll die by the cause, 
 Which deserves great applause, 
 
 n which we are happy and blest. 
 
 A fig, &e. 
 
 The bibie’s our guide, 
 And by that we’ll abide, 
 Vhich fhows thatour actions are pure ; 
 The compass and square, 
 Are implements rare 
 JF justice, our cause to ensure, 
 
 A fig, &c. 
 
 The Cowan may strive, 
 Hie may plot and contrive, 
 o find out our great mystery ; 
 
ea 
 
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 The inquisitive wife, 
 May in. vain spend her life, 
 For still we'll be honestand free, 
 A fig, &e. 
 
 True brotherly love 
 We will always approve, : 
 Which makes us all mortals excell ; 
 If a knave should by chance, 
 "Yo this grandeur advance, , 
 The villain we'll straightway expell, 
 A fig for all those who are free-ma' 
 sons’ foes, 
 Our secret we ne’er will impart 5 
 But in unity we'll always agree, 
 And cherifh and prosper our art. 
 
 XIV. 
 
 Mest Excellent Master’s Song. 
 
 ‘Ara hail! to the morning 
 That bids us rejoice ; 
 The Temple’s completed, 
 
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 Exalt high each voice ; 
 The Cape-Stone is finish’d, 
 Our labour is o’er; 
 The sound of the Gavel 
 Shall hail us no more. 
 To the power Almighty, who ever has guided 
 The tribes of old Ifrael, exalting their fame ; 
 
 To him who hath govern’d our hearts, undivided, 
 Let’s fend forth our voices to praise his great name. 
 
 Companions, assemble 
 On this joyful day, 
 
 Th’ occasion is glorious, 
 ‘The Key-Stone to lay ; 
 
 Fulfill’d is the promise, 
 
 By the ANCIENT OF DAYS, 
 To bring forth the Cape-Stone, 
 With shouting and praise. 
 CEREMONIES. 
 
 There’s no more occafion for Level or Plum-Line, 
 For ‘Trowel or Gavel, for Compafs or Square ; 
 Our works are completed, the Ark fafely feated, 
 And we thall be greeted as workmen moft rare. 
 
 Now those that are worthy, 
 Qur toils who have-shar’d, 
 And prov'd themselves faithful, 
 Shall meet their reward. 
 Their virtue and knowledge, 
 
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 Industry and skill, ° 
 Have our approbation, 
 Have gain’d our good will. 
 We accept and receive them, moft excellent mafters 
 _ Inyefted with honours, and power to prefide s 
 
 Amongft worthy crattfmen, wherever aflembled, 
 The knowledge of Mafons to fpread: far and wide. 
 
 Aumicuty Jenovan, 
 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. 
 Thy wifdom infpired the great inftitution, 
 Thy ftrength thall {upport it, ’till nature expire ; 
 
 And when the creation fhall fall into ruin, 
 Its beauty fhall rife, through the midft of the fire! 
 
 A Royal Arch Songs 
 § AVHER Adam, created, beheld the light thine, 
 Our royal grand fecret to him did impart, 
 And in Paradife often he talk’d of ovr art. 
 
 Heav'n mace him a Maton, and gave him a fign, 
 
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 hen Noah found favor and grace in his fight, ’ 
 
 e built up an ark by the help of our light ; 
 
 . the clouds God his rainbow then fet, to infure 
 hat his mercies and cov’nants fhould ever endure. 
 
 braham, Ifaac, and Jacob, partook of the fame, 
 
 nd Mofes that excellent Mafon of fame, ; 
 
 Thom God had appointed his chofen to bring 
 rom bondage, and humble proud Egypt's great king. 
 
 ezaleel and Aholiab were likewife infpir'd 
 
 y the fpirit of wifdom, and for it admir’d, 
 
 fell fkill’d in all workmanfhip curious and true, 
 f {carlet and purple, fine linen and blue. 
 
 1 the wildernefs, taught by our great Architect, 
 
 . grand tabernacle they then did ere, 
 
 nd veflels they made of gold that was good, . 
 Vrought filver, brafs, ftones, and fine fhittim wood. 
 
 Yhen Jofhua was chofen to have the command, 
 ¥ho led them all fafe into the holy land ; 
 
 And to fhew that the Lord would his mercies fulfl,. 
 un and moon at the order of: Jofhua ftood ftill, 
 
 lext David and Jonathan a convenant made, 
 
 'y the fon of great Saul he n ’er was betray’d ; 
 
 ind tho’ ftrange, yet it’s fcriptural truth that I tell, 
 hat the love of Saul’s fon did all womens’ excel, 
 
 Javid’s heart fore did ache this kird love to return, 
 Vhen for Saul’sfeven fons the Lord’s anger did-bnrn: 
 Then the fons of great Saul king David did take, 
 
 but {pared Mephibofheth for his oath’s fake. 
 
 Jur noble grand mafters appear next in view,. 
 Who build up the temple, fo juft and fo true, 
 
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 The pattern which David from God had receiy’d, 
 Who, not fuffer'd to build, in his heart was fore griev’d 
 
 Our fecret divine, which had lain long eonceal’d, 
 
 By a light from above unto me was reveal’d; 
 Surprifd with the radiance with which it did fhine, 
 I felt and confefs’d it was fomething divine. 
 
 Then having pafs’d three, and both offer’d and burn’d 
 I foon gain’d admittance on that holy ground, 
 
 And reveal’d unto me were the myit’ries I fouzht, 
 Tho’ the light was by darknefs comprehended not. 
 
 Being thus confecrated, Ifoon did accord 
 
 To acknowledge Jehovah for God and for Lord, 
 Believ’d him the fource of the light that did thine, 
 And confefs'd him to be our grand matter divine. 
 
 Then join hands and hearts your voices to raife : 
 With the whole of creation unite and fing praife; 
 To the power divine all glory be given, 
 
 By men upon earth, and by angels in heaven. 
 
 XVI, 
 Another. 
 
 V V HEN orient wisdom beam’d serene, 
 
 And pillar’d strength arose ; 7 
 
 When beauty ting’d the glowing scene, 
 And faith her mansion chose--- 
 
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 Exulting bands the fabric view’d ; 
 : Mysterious powers ador’d ; 
 And high the Temple Union stood, 
 hat gave the Mystic Word. 
 
 Pale envy wither’d at the sight, 
 And frowning o’er the pile, 
 
 Call’d Murder up from realms of night. 
 To blast the glorious toil, 
 
 With ruffian outrage join’din woe, 
 They form’d the league abhor'd; 
 
 And wounded Science felt the blow, 
 That crush’d the Mystic Word. 
 
 Concealment, from sequestered cave, 
 _ On sable pinions flew; 
 And o’er the sacrilegious grave, 
 
 Her veil impervious threw, 
 
 Th’ associate band in solemn state, 
 The awful loss deplor’d ; 
 
 And wisdom mourn’d the ruthless fate, 
 ‘Lhat whelm’d the Mystic Word. 
 
 At lengththro’ Time’s exparided sphere, 
 Fair Science speeds her way ; 
 
 Andwarm’d-by Truth’s refulgence clear, 
 teflects the kindred ray. 
 
 A second Fabric’s towering height, 
 
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 Proclaims the Sign restor’d ; 
 From whose foundation—brought 
 light, 
 Ts drawn the Mystic Word. 
 
 To depths obscure, the fayor’d Prine,” 
 dreary course engage--- 
 
 Till thro’ the arch the ray divine, 
 lumes the sacred page! 
 
 From the wide wonders of this blaze, 
 Our ancient Sign’s restor‘d- 
 
 The Royal Arch alone displays, 
 The long lost Mystic Word. 
 
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 XVII. 
 Knight Templar’s Song. 
 
 "Po the Knight Templar’s awful dome, 
 Where glorious Knights in arms 
 were drest, 
 
 Fill’d with surprise, I slowly came, 
 
 With solemn jewels on my breast. 
 
 A pilgrim to this house I came, 
 
 With sandal, scarf, and scrip so white, 
 
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 ‘hro’ rugged paths my feet were led, 
 11 this I bore to be a Knight, 
 
 Vith feeble arm I gently smote 
 
 \t the Knight ‘Templar’s mercy gate, 
 Vhat I beheld when it was ope’d 
 
 Vas splendid, elegant and great. 
 Twelve dazzling lights I quickly saw, 
 \ll chosen for the cross to fight; - 
 
 n one of them I founda flaw, 
 
 .nd speedily put out that light. 
 
 nregimentals didI dress, 
 
 frimm’d with colours black and blue, 
 
 bh blazing star on the left breast, 
 Denotes a hear! that’s always true. 
 
 Let none the Templar’s name deny, 
 As Peter did the pass forsake, 
 
 Your condué still preserve from blame, 
 ;.nd keep your heads free fromthe stake, 
 
 Unite your hearts and join your hands, 
 In ev’ry solemn tie of love, 
 
 United shall each 7 emplar stand, 
 
 The virtue cf his cause to prove, 
 
 Until the world is lost in fire, 
 
 Py order of the Trinity, ‘ 
 
 The amazing werld will still admire 
 Cur stedfast love and unity. 
 
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 XVHI, 
 
 Sword-Bearer's Song. 
 N. B, The laf two lines of each verfe form a shorus. 
 
 "To all who Masonry despise, 
 
 This counsel I bestow : 
 Don’t ridicule, if you are wise, 
 
 A secret you don’t know. 
 Yourselves you banter, but notit, - 
 You shew your spleen, but not your wit, 
 
 With a Fa, la, la, la, la. 
 
 Inspiring virtue by ourrules, 
 And in ourselves seeure, 
 We have compassion for those fools, 
 Who think our aéts impure : 
 We know from ignorance proceeds 
 Such mean opinion of our deeds, 
 
 With a Fa, &c., 
 
 if union and sincerity 
 Have a pretence to please, 
 We Brothers of Free-Masonry 
 Lay justly claim to these. 
 
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 To state-disputes we ne’er give birth. 
 Our motto friendship is, and mirth, 
 
 With a Fa, &s. 
 
 Then let us laugh, since we’ve impos’d 
 On those who make a pother, 
 And cry the secret is disclos’d 
 By some fals e-hearted Brother ; 
 The mighty se cret’s gain’d, they boast, 
 From post-boy and from flying-post, 
 
 With a Fa, la, la, la, la, 
 
 XIX. 
 
 ' Grand Warden's Song. 
 
 ET Mafonry be now my theme, 
 J 4 Thro’out the globe to fpread its fame, 
 And eternize each worthy Brother’s name. 
 Your praife fhall to the skies refourd 
 In lafting happinefs abound, 
 And with fweet union all your noble Repeat 
 deeds be crown’d. S is line. 
 
 Ce "OER “Us. 
 Sing then, my muse, to Mason’s glory, 
 Your names are so rever'd in story, 
 That all th’ admiring world do now adore ye! 
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 Let harmony divine infpire 
 Your fouls with love and gen’rous fite, 
 To copy well wife SoLomon, your Sire, 
 Knowledge fublime fhall fill each heart, 
 The rules of g’ometry t’ impart, 
 While-wifdom, ftrength and beauty gas: Repeat 
 the glorious art, 
 
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 Sing then, my muse, (St. 
 
 In {welling cups all cares be drown’d, ~ 
 And hearts ’mongft the craft be found, 
 May everlafting fcenes of joy. © 
 His peaceful hours of blifs employ, 
 Which time’s all-conquering hand thall Repeat 
 ne’er fhall ne’er deftroy, this line, 
 
 Let WasHincton’s health go round, t Ail 
 
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 C A: -OWRE Giem : 
 Sing then, my muse, &Sc. 
 
 My brethren, thus all cares réfign, 
 Your hearts let glow with thoughts divine, 
 And veneration fhew to Sovemon’s fhrine. 
 Our annual tribute thus we ll pay 
 That late pofterity fhalifay, 6) 
 We've crown'd with joy this glorious, bat 
 happy day. i 
 
 Cc H © Rv Uae 
 
 Sing then, my muséto Mafonts gléry, 
 Your names are so rever'd in story, 
 That all the admiring world. do now adore ye. 
 
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 XX. 
 
 Deputy Grand Mafter’s Song. 
 
 N, on, my dear brethren, purfueyour greatlecture ; 
 # Refine on the precepts of old architecture ; 
 High honour to Mafons the Craft daily brings, 
 Who are brothers of princes, and fellows of kings. 
 
 We drove the rude Vandals and Goths of the ftagc,, 
 Reviving the artof Auguftus’ famd age ; 
 
 And Vefpafian deftroy’dthe vaft temple in vain, 
 Since fo many now rife where our principles reign. ~ 
 
 The noble five orders, compof’d with fuch art, 
 
 Will amaze the fix’d eye, and engage the whole heart; 
 ’ Proportion’s fweet harmony gracing the whole, 
 _ Gives our work, like the glorious creation, a foul, 
 BI 
 
 Then, matter and brethren, preferve your great name, 
 
 This lodge fo majeftic will purchafe you fame, 
 
 Rever’d it fall ftand till all nature expire, 
 
 And its glories ne‘er fade till the world is on fire. 
 
 See, fee, behold here, what rewards all our toil, 
 Invigorates genius, and bids nature {mile, 
 
 To our noble Grand Mafter let bumpers be crown‘d, 
 To all Mafons a bumper, fo let it go round, 
 
 Again, my lov’d brethren, again let it pafs, 
 Our ancient firm union cement with the glafs, 
 And all the contention ’among Mafons fhall be. 
 Who better can work, or who better agree. 
 
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 XXI. 
 
 Grand Master’s Song. 
 
 (zune—Rule Britannia.) 
 
 HEN earth’s foundation firft waslaid, 
 By the Almighty Artift’s hand, 
 
 *P'was then our perfeét, our perfe 
 Eftablith’d by his {tri comman 
 
 Hail, mysterious, hail, glorious mas 
 That makes us ever great and free, 
 
 As man throughout for fhelter fought, i 
 In vain from place to place didroam, 
 Until from heaven, from heaven he w. taught, 
 To plar, to build. to fix his home, 
 Hail, mysterious, (9c. 7 - 4) 
 SPS gh a Pry : 
 
 Hence illuftrious rofe our art, aa 
 And now in beauteous piles appear; Fae 
 Which fhall to endlefs, to endlefs time impart, ” 
 
 rag ; 
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 How worthy and how great we are. 4 
 
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 Hail, mysterious, Ge. 
 
 Nor we lefs fam’d for ev’ry tie, 
 By which the human thought is bound ; 
 
 Love, truth and friendfhip, and friendfhip focially, 
 Join all our hearts and hands around. 
 
 Hail, mys.. ious, ©. 
 
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 Our actions ftill by virtue bleft, 
 And to our precepts ever true, 
 The world admiring, admiring hall requeft, 
 To learn, and our bright paths to purlue. 
 
 Hail, mysterious, &'c. 
 
 —2te- 
 
 XXII. 
 St. ‘Fohn’s Day. 
 
 Joy to my brother Masons, 
 _ We are to remember 
 And think upon 
 - The great St. John 
 This twenty-seventh December. 
 Chorus. 
 Fill it up 
 To the top 
 Let the sparkling glass go round ; 
 And to him 
 To the brim; 
 For in love he doth abound: 
 And to him 
 To the brim ; 
 
 Love and harmony abound. 
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 My glass will be your’s, 
 And your glass will be mine ; 
 In token of friendship 
 Our hands let us join: 
 And with this cheering glass, 
 With pleasure, round we’ll pass 
 The mem’ry of the great 
 And the good Divine. 
 
 We'll study all to follow 
 
 The great St. John’s example, 
 By doing well, ‘Bt 
 And hating ill; "1 
 
 For the reward is ample, Ree : a 
 
 Avoiding all disorder; _ we Set 
 Observing var re 
 What is the will Ne 
 
 Of him that calleth | order, &e. 
 
 While we perform our, 
 We all shall be respected: — 
 
 But if this place 
 
 We do disgrace, « — i% 
 With shame shall be ejeed, &e. 2 
 
 May Providence protedl us " 
 From all ensnaring dangers, 
 
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 ‘That we ne’er may 
 
 Become the prey 
 Of faithless friends or strangers, &c. 
 
 T’our masters and wardens, 
 
 With pleasure we agree, 
 Yo wish good health, 
 Success and wealth, 
 
 By honours three times three, &c. 
 
 May every loving brother 
 Employ his thoughts, 
 How to improve 
 
 In peace and love © 
 Columbian Royal Arch. 
 Chorus. 
 
 Fill it up 
 : ‘To the top; 
 Let the sparkling glass go round ; 
 
 And to him 
 
 Yo the brim ; 
 
 Love and harmony abound. 
 
 My glass will be yours, 
 
 And your glass willbe mine, 
 In token of friendship 
 
 Our hands let us join ; 
 
 And with this cheering glass, 
 
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 With pleasure, round we’ll pass 
 _The mem’ry of the great 
 Andthe good Divine. 
 
 XXHI, 
 
 Mason’s Farewell. 
 
 (Br BRrorTHER ROBERT BURNS.) 
 
 Apt U, a heart fond, warm adieu, 
 Ye brothers. of our mystictie ; 
 
 Ye favor’d and enlighten’d few, 
 Companions of my social joy ; 
 
 Tho’ I to foreign land must hie, 
 Pursuing fortunes slippery baa: 
 With melting heart and brimful eye, — 
 I’ll mind you still when far awa. 
 
 Oft have I met your social band, 
 
 To spend a cheerful, festive night, 
 Oft, honor’d with supreme command, 
 Presiding o’er the sons of light - 
 
 And by that hieroglyphic bright, | 
 Which none but craftsmen ever saw, — 
 
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 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, 
 ‘Lhe glorious architedt, divine ; 
 
 | That you may keep th’ unerring line, 
 | Still guided by the plummet’s law, 
 ’Tillorder bright completely shine, 
 Shall be my pray’r when far awa. 
 
 | And you, farewell, whose merit claim 
 
 Justly that highest badge to wear, 
 fay heaven bless your noble name, 
 
 To Masonry and friendship dear ; 
 
 My last request permit me then, 
 
 When yearly you assembled a’a, 
 
 One round, I ask it witha tear : 
 
 ‘To him, your friend, that’s far awa, 
 
 And you, kind hearted sisters, fair, 
 
 I sing farewell to all your charms, 
 Th’ 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, 
 
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 XXIV. 
 
 Hail, Masonry, Divine. 
 Tune—God fave the King. 
 
 Han, Masonry, divine ; 
 Glory of ages shine, 
 
 Long may’st thou reign. 
 Where’er thy lodges stand, 
 May they have great command, 
 And always grace the land, 
 
 Thou art divine. 
 
 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 3. 
 Thou art divine. 
 
 Hiram, the archite&, 
 
 Did all the craft dire&, 
 How they should build. 
 
 Sol’mon, great Is’rel’s king, 
 
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 Did mighty blessings bring, 
 And.left us room to sing, 
 Fiail, royal art. 
 
 XXV. 
 OF. X. 
 
 Tune—God fave the King. 
 I 
 
 RE this vast world was made, 
 Gr its foundations laid, 
 A I cdge was held; 
 *© Cherub and Cherubim, 
 * Seraph and Seraphim” 
 Join’d in one glorious hymn, 
 ‘lo three in one, 
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 God their Grand Master was, 
 Fix’d their unerring laws, 
 By his:decree; 
 Faith, hope and charity, 
 Modest humility. 
 And noble secrecy, 
 All laws divine. 
 
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 Then to geometrize, 
 Built yon grand arch, the skies, 
 
 And hung this ball; 
 Far as creation hence, 
 Thro’ the dark void immense, | 
 Did light and joy dispense, 
 
 While angels sung. 
 
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 Thus was this fabric rear’d, 
 While hosts angelic stared, 
 
 In God’s Grand lodge; 
 While all the spheres sublime, 
 In one harmonious clime, 
 Hail’d the grand birth of time, 
 
 Masonry’s date. 
 
 5 
 God, then our Master Grand, 
 T’angels gave this command, 
 Put on your wings ; 
 To bless the world around, — 
 Bear these glad tidings down, 
 Let Masonry resound, _ 
 Throughout the Globe. 
 
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 Thus pure, from heav’n on high, 
 Yes, from yon blue-arch’d sky, 
 ' Come down our art; 
 Pure as our Apron’s White, 
 Or snow, on Andes’ height, 
 Be’t our supreme delight, 
 Its truths t’unfold. 
 
 7 
 _And may our constant theme, 
 Lauding our king supreme, 
 Be grateful love; 
 
 May we, where’er we meet, 
 Chaunt alleluias sweet, 
 And three times three repeat 
 
 JEHOVAH’s praise. 
 
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 XXVI. 
 Funeral Hymn. 
 Tune—St. Martin’s, 
 
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 Bexotp the grave, where lies en. 
 tomb’d 
 A brother freed ‘from care, 
 
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 Draw nigh, and to his mem’ ry shed | 
 One syupathetictear, 2 
 As he beneath the mould’ring clay, 
 So we must shortly lie, 
 When death, on light’ning’s wings, shall 
 bear 
 The summons, from on high. 
 
 3 
 Hear what the voice, of wisdom cries, 
 And Angels loud proclaim, a 
 All sublunary things. mu 
 ‘To dust, from whene 
 
 This ae or Le 
 
 The mystic Three havé seed dome . 
 On arches, of the sky. 4 
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 There may we meet, great nature’s God! 
 
 _ From change and errorfree, 
 T’adore th’ eternal Architeét, 
 
 The Triune—one in three. 4% 
 
 Doxology. | 
 
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 XXVII. 
 
 A Hymn, for the 24th of Fune. 
 
 Tune— Lenox. 
 
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 Han ! sacred twenty fourth! 
 
 We greet thy glad return, 
 
 When hearts Masonic join’d, 
 
 In friendship’s ardor, burn ; 
 Templars, begin, and ali shall join 
 Our king to praise, in strains divine. 
 
 By his Almighty word, 
 
 He spake the wond’rous whole ; 
 
 Bade light, from darkness, shine 
 
 And world’s unnumber’d roll; 
 While morning stars and hosts on high, 
 
 With shouts of joy, convuls’d the sky. 
 
 3 
 This chorus, of the spheres, 
 Join earth, and sea, and air, 
 Proclaim his matchless praise, 
 Who did this temple rear ; 
 
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 Lét seraph harmony abound, 
 Nor one discordant string be found. 
 
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 To friendship, sacred be 
 
 These consecrated hours, 
 
 To fraternizing zeal, 
 
 And all the social pow’rs ; 
 Teraplars, the fuge, see all conjoin, 
 Our king to praise, in strains divine. 
 
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 we 
 XX VILL 
 cf "S3, f 
 Fust straight from his home. 
 
 Tune—Come let us prepare. 
 
 Just straight from his home 
 See yon candidate come, 
 Prepar’d for the time and occasion : 
 Of all that can harm 
 We will him disarm, 
 That he no ways may hurt a Free-mason. 
 
 His eyes cannot search 
 Out the way of his march, 
 
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 Nor yet where his steps he must place 
 on: 
 When him we receive, 
 He cannot perceive — 
 How he came to be made a Free-mason. 
 
 Then he’ll danger defy, 
 And on heaven rely 
 For strength to support the occasion ; 
 With the blessing of pray’r 
 He banishes fear, 
 And undaunted is made a Free-mason. 
 
 When he makes his demand, 
 By the master’s command, 
 To know if he’s fit for the station, 
 Around he is brought, 
 E’er he get what he sought 
 From a free and an accepted Mason. 
 
 When girded with care; 
 
 By the help of the square, 
 The emblem of truth and of reason, 
 
 In form he is plac’d, at 
 
 While to him are rehears’d 
 The mysteries of a Free-mason. 
 
 Then full in his sight 
 Q: * 
 
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 Doth shine the grand light; 
 Yo illumine the works which we trace on; 
 And now, as his due, 
 He's cloth’d in full view 
 With the badge of an accepted Mason. 
 
 Now, hark! we enlarge 
 On the duties and charge, 
 Where his conduét and walk he must 
 place on ; 
 Then a bumper we'll fill, 
 And show our good will 
 To a free and an accepted Mason. 
 
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 Mason’s Daughter. 
 
 (Tune—Young Damon, &c:) 
 
 A MASON’s daughter, fair and young 
 
 ‘The pride of all the virgin throng, 
 Thusto her lover said: 
 
 Though, Damon, I your dame approve, 
 
 Your a¢tions praise, your person love 
 Yet still I’M live a maid» 
 
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 None shall untie my virgin-zone, 
 
 But one of whom tne secret’s known 
 
 _ Of fam’d Free-masonry ; 
 
 - Inwhich the great and good combine, 
 
 To raise, with generous design, 
 Man to felicity. 
 
 _ The lodge excludes the fop and fool, 
 _ The plodding knave. and party-tool, 
 That liberty would fell ; 
 The noble, faithful, and the brave, 
 No golden charms can e’er deceive, 
 In slavery to-dwell. 
 ‘Thus said, he bow’d, and went away ; 
 Apply’d, was made, without delay 
 Return’d to her again; 
 The fair comply’d with his request, 
 Connubial joys the couple blest ; 
 And long may they remain. 
 
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 A Mason’s life’s the life for me. 
 (Tune—A Sailor’s life’s a life of woe.) 
 
 MASON ’s life’s the life fer me, 
 fX With joy we meet each other, 
 We pass our time with mirth and glee, 
 
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 And hail each friendly brother - 
 In lodge no party feuds are seen, 
 But careful we in this agree, 
 To banish care or spleen. 
 The Master’s call we one and all 
 With pleasure soon obey ; 
 With heart and hand we ready stand, 
 Our duty still to pay. 
 
 But when the glass goes round, 
 Then mirth and glee abound, 
 We’re happy ev’ry soul ; 
 
 We laugh a little, we drink a little, 
 
 We work a little, we play a little, 
 Cho. We laugh, &c. 
 
 We sing a little, are merry a little 
 And quaff the flowing bowl. 
 And quaff, &c. 
 
 See in the east the master stands, 
 ‘Lhe wardens south and west, Sir 
 Both ready to obey command, 
 Find work or give us rest, Sir, 
 The signal given, we all prepare, 
 With one accord obey the word, 
 To work by rule or square: 
 Or, if they please, the ladder raise, 
 Or plu mb the level line ; 
 
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 Thus we employ our time with joy, 
 Attending every sign. 
 
 But when the glass goes round, 
 
 When mirth and glee abound, 
 We’re happy ev’ry soul; 
 
 We laugh a little, anddrink a little, 
 
 We work a litile, and play a little, 
 Cho. We laugh, &c. 
 
 We sing alittle; are merry 
 And quaff the flowing bowl. 
 And quaff, &c. 
 
 Th’ Almighty said, “ Letthere be 
 light,” 
 Effulgent rays appearing, 
 Dispell’d the gloom,the glory bright 
 ‘lo this new world was cheering: 
 But unto Masonry alone, 
 Another light,. so clear and bright 
 In mystic rays then shone ; 
 From east to west it spread so fast, 
 That, Faith and Hope unfurl’d, 
 We hail with joy sweet Charity, 
 The darling of the world. 
 Then while the toast goes round, 
 Let mirth and glee abound, 
 J.et’s be happy every soul; 
 
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 We'll laugh a little and drink a little 
 
 We'll work a little, and play a little 
 
 Cho. We'll laugh, &e. . 
 
 We'll sing a little, be merry a little 
 
 And quaff the flowing bowl. 
 And quaff, &c. 
 
 ———arn* : * co 
 XXXI. 
 
 Arise and blow thy Trumpet, Fame. 
 (Tune—Attic Fire.) 
 A\RISE and blow thy trumpet, Fame 
 
 Free-masonry aloud proclaim, 
 
 To realms and worlds unknown: 
 Tell them ’twas this great David’s son, 
 ‘Lhe wise, the matchless Solomon, 
 
 Priz’d far above his throne. 
 
 The solemn temple’s cloud-capt towers, 
 
 ‘Ih’ aspiring domes are works of ours, 
 By us these piles were rais’d: 
 
 Then bid mankind with songs advance, 
 
 And through th’ etherial vast expanse ~ 
 Let Masonry be prais’d! 
 
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 Te help the poor in time of neea, 
 he naked clothe, the hungry feed, 
 *Tis our feundation stone: 
 Te build upon the noblest ini | 
 
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 or friendship rivets man to man, }.8.% 3 
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 And makes us all as one. fe = 
 
 till louder, Fame! thy trumpet blow; 
 et all the distant regions know 
 ‘Free-masonry is this: 
 
 Imighty wisdom gave it birth, 
 
 nd Heav’n has fix’d it here on earth, 
 A type of future bliss ! 
 
 - XXXII. 
 
 Tune—He comes, &c. 
 
 opr unite, your voices raise; 
 Loudly sing Free-masons’ praise : 
 pread far and wide their spotless fame, 
 nd glory in the sacred name. 
 
 ehold, behold, the upright band 
 a Virtue’s paths go hand in hand ; 
 
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 They shun each ill, they do no wrong, 
 Strict honour does to them belong. 
 
 How just, how just, are all their ways ! 
 Superior far to mortal praise ! | 
 Their worth description far-exceeds, 
 For matchless are Free-masons deeds. — 
 Go on, go on, ye just and true, : 
 Still the same bright paths pursue ; 
 
 Th’ admiring world shall on ye gaze, 
 And Friendship’s altar ever blaze. 
 
 Begone; begone, fly discord hence ! 
 With party rage and insolence . 
 
 Sweet peace shall bless this happy band. 
 And freedom smile throughout the land. 
 
 —2 eo 
 
 XXXII. 
 
 - Tet Masons’ fame resound. 
 Tune—God fave the King. 
 
 y iT Masons’ fame resound ; 
 bro’ all the nations round, 
 
 From pole to pole: 
 
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 See what felicity, - 
 Harmless simplicity, 
 Like eleCtricity, 
 Runs through the whole. 
 
 Such sweet variety 
 Ne’er had society 
 
 Ever before : 
 Faith, Hope, and Charity, 
 Love and Sincerity, 
 Without Temerity, 
 
 Charm more and more. 
 
 When in the lodge we’re met, 
 And in due order set, 
 
 Happy are we: 
 Our works are glorious, 
 Deeds meritorious, 
 Never censorious, 
 
 But always free. 
 
 When Folly’s sons arise 
 Masonry to despise, 
 
 Scorn all their spite ; 
 Laugh at their ignorance, 
 Pity their want of sense, 
 Ne’er let them give offence, 
 
 Firmer unite. 
 
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 Masons have long been free, 
 And may they ever be 
 Great as of yore: © 
 For many ages past 
 Masonry has stood fast, 
 And may its glory last 
 *Till Vime’s no more, 
 
 XXXIY. 
 Divine Urania, Virgin pure. 
 _ [Yane—Attic Fire J 
 
 Divine Urania, virgin pure! 
 Lnthron’d in the Olympian bow’r, 
 | here invoke thy lays! 
 Celestial muse! awake the lyre, 
 With heav’n born sweet seraphic fire, 
 Free-masonry to praise, 
 
 The stately structures that arise, 
 And brush the concave of the skies, 
 Still orn7~ >=; shea Geer 
 
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 ‘Th’ aspiring domes, those works of ours, 
 “ She solemn temples—cloud-capt 
 tow’rs,” 
 Confess the art divine. 
 
 With prudence all our aétions are, 
 By bible, compass, and by square, 
 In love and truth combin’d ; 
 While justice and benevolence, 
 With fortitude and temperance, 
 Adorn and grace the mind! 
 
 es *:* ee —— 
 
 SXKV. 
 
 From the depths let us raise 
 Our voices, and praise 
 
 The works of the glorious creation: 
 And extol the great fame 
 Of our maker’s name, 
 
 And his love toan Accepted Mason. 
 
 In primitive times, © 
 When men, by high crimes, 
 Occasion’d a great devastation, 
 _ The flood did abound, 
 
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 And all men were drown’d, 
 Save a Free and an Accepted Mason. 
 
 In an ark that was good, 
 ‘ Made of gopher wood, 
 It was built by divine ordination ; 
 And first in his time, 
 ‘Lhat planteda vine, 
 Wasa Free and an Accepted Mason. 
 
 Then Pharoh, the king 
 Of Egypt, did bring 
 Into bondage our whole generation ; 
 But that king gat a fall, 
 And his magicians all, 
 By a princely and great learned Mason 
 
 Four hundred and thirty years, 
 By scripture appears, 
 
 Was their bondage in th’ i’ gyptian nation 
 But by Providence great, 
 ‘They made their escape, 
 
 Unto the Egyptians’ greatevexation. 
 
 “Lhen through the red Red Sea, 
 Heaven guided their way, 
 
 By two pillars of divine ordination; 
 But Pharaoh’s great train, 
 
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 . The sea did restrain 
 From pursuing an army of Masons. 
 
 On the plains they did rear 
 A pavilion fair, 
 It was built by divine inspiration ; 
 Each part in it square, 
 None could it prepare 
 But a Free and an Accepted Mason. 
 
 Thro’ Jordan they go, 
 To face their proud foe, 
 I mean, the great Canaanite nations ; 
 But their gigantic train 
 Could not sustain 
 The force of that army of Masons. 
 
 Next Amalech’s king 
 
 Great forces did bring; 
 Likewise the great Madianite nation; 
 
 But their.kings gota fall, 
 
 And their great nobles all, 
 
 And their wealth fella prey to our Ma- 
 
 sons. 
 
 SRS 
 
 King Solomon he 
 Was known io be free, 
 Built a lodge for the use of his Masons 
 Lach beautiful part 
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 Was due to the art - 
 Of that princely and great learned Ma- 
 son. 
 
 J.et each Mason that’s free 
 ‘Toast his memory : 
 Join hands without dissimulation ; 
 Let cowans think on, 
 For they are all wrong; 
 Drink a health to an Accepted Mason. 
 
 ete) ee | ee 
 
 XRKVE 
 The Valediction. 
 
 [Tune—Princeés Royal.] 
 
 Ds: AR brothers of fraternal mind, 
 Whom virtue. truth and honor bind, 
 In whom the sons of science find. 
 No sly dissimulation. 
 
 Accept a tribute justly due, 
 From a fond heart, faithful and true, 
 Accept a tender, sad adseu, 
 
 And believe 
 
 VhatlI grieve, 
 
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 Your worthy social band to leave, 
 Because i am a Mason. 
 
 Yet tho’ remote from youl stray, 
 
 Where fickle fortune leads the way, 
 
 Your meim’ry in my breast shall stay, 
 While I have respiration : 
 
 And let me hold that fond idea, 
 
 That you will mind unworthy me: 
 
 Whene’er you meet in social glec, 
 
 Give a toast. 
 
 Let me boast 
 
 The friendship of your noble host; 
 
 Task it as a Mason. 
 
 If e’er the Syrens of the age 
 
 Have drawn me from your mystic guage, 
 Pray blot the error fromthe page 
 
 Of rigid observation. 
 
 /Your kindness on my heart 11] write, 
 And all unkindness from my sight; 
 ‘ll banish to eternal night ; 
 
 Let us be 
 
 Masons free 
 
 : Forgive, likewise forgiven he, 
 
 | The creed of every Mason. 
 
 Your choicest love I oft did share, 
 
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 Your brightest badge did often wear, 
 Plac’d in the oriental chair, 
 By mystic installation. 
 And by the emblematic three, 
 Dispers’d the gifts of Masonry, 
 *Tillthe meridian hour we see; 
 Then we may 
 Wet our clay, 
 And pass an hour cheerful and gay, 
 In grateful relaxation, 
 
 A listening ear obtains our art, 
 Asilen: tongue will ne’er impart 
 The secrets of a faithful heart, 
 Whatever the temptation: 
 Honor and truth will still combine 
 To dignify the grand design, 
 And love will thro’ their actions shine, 
 With a mind 
 Just and kind, ) 
 And all their pleasures are refin’d, 
 So happy is a Mason. 
 
 Then faith, upheld by reason’s voice, 
 ‘I heir hopes foretell enjoyment’s choice, 
 In charity their hearts rejoice 
 
 In bless’d conciliation. 
 
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 When unforeseen misfortunes press 
 ‘The sons and daughters of distress, 
 With kind fraternal BENSEY ae 
 
 Prompt relier. 
 
 Sooth their grief, 
 Of their pleasure ’tis the chief 
 
 To raise a fallen Mason. 
 
 Humanity, that virtue bright, 
 Vriendship so lovely to the sight, 
 rotherly love their hearts unite, 
 And bless each friendly ation. 
 No doating sot their mirth shall wound, 
 No minor knows their rights profound, 
 No atheist treads their hallow’d ground, 
 .No alloy 
 To their joy, » 
 Pleasures pure, which never cloy 
 Belongs to every Mason. 
 
 May friendship, harmony and love 
 Your guardians and companions prove, 
 Till the celestial lodge above, 
 
 Shall be each br other’ s Station: 
 But death the level, time the line, 
 And plumb Hoehne must combine, 
 ‘Lo fit us for that bliss divine: 
 
Happy be 
 Towards the a 
 
A collection of. Masonic Toasts and Senti- 
 ments. 3 
 
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 a} O the Right Worihipful Grand Mafter of the 
 State ef North- Carolina, 
 
 To the Right Worfhipful Deputy Grand Mafter. 
 The Grand Lodge of the ftate of North-Carolina. 
 To all the Fraternity round the globe, 
 To the memory of Vitruvius, Angelo, Wren, and other 
 noble Artifts. 
 To each charming, fair, and faithful the 
 Who loves the cratt of Mafonry. 
 To all weil-difpofed Mafons, ~ 
 To the perpetual honor of Free matfons, 
 To the Mafters and Wardens of all regular lodges. 
 To all true and faithful Brothers, 
 To all free born fons of the ancient and honorable Craft. 
 ‘To Mafons and to Mafons’ bairns, 
 And Women with both wit and charms, 
 That love to lic in Mafons arme. 
 To all the female friends of Free- mafons, 
 To him that firft the work began. 
 To the memory of the Tyrian artift, 
 To the ancient fons of Peace. 
 Profverity to the ancient and honourable Craft. 
 To the fecret and filent. 
 To all Mafors who walk the line. 
 To him that did the Temple rear. 
 To each true and faithful heart, 
 That ftill preferves the fecret art. 
 To all that live within compafs and fquare. 
 
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 To all true Masons and upright, 
 
 * Who faw the eait where rofe the light. ‘te 
 To all genuine Free-mafons, wherever oppreffed or dif- 
 erfed. . 
 
 To each faithful brother, both ancient and young, 
 Who governs his paffions and bridles his tongue. 
 To alf thofe who f{icer their courfe by the three great 
 Lights of Mafonry. 
 
 May every Mafon be enabled to act fo as to have an ap- 
 proving monitor. ’ 
 
 May the lodges in this place be diftinguifhed for love, 
 peace and harmony. a 
 
 May all Free-mafons be enabled to aét ina ftri& con- 
 formity tothe rules of their order, ©” 
 
 May our a€tions as Mafons be properly fquared. 
 
 A proper application of the 24-inch gauge, fo as that 
 we may meafureout and hufband our time to the - 
 
 _» beft of purpofes. ee 
 
 To him who ufes the mallet in knocking off thofe fuper- 
 fluous paflions that in any manner degrade the 
 man or the Mafon. ‘¢ 
 
 May Free-mafons ever be the patterns of true virtue. 
 
 May the lives of all Free-mafons be fpent in aéts of 
 true piety, aud in the enjeyment of tranquility. 
 
 May the Mafon’s conduct be fo uniform that he may 
 not be afhamed to take a retrofpective view of it © 
 
 The abfent brethren of this lodge: . . 
 
 Every worthy brother who was at firft duly prepared, 
 and whofe heart {till retains’ an awful regard to 
 the three great lights of Mafonry, 
 
 Every brother who {tands piumb to his principles, yet 
 is level to his brethren A ee De 
 
 Every brother who mantains a conftancy in Tove, and 
 fincerity in friendthip. 
 
 May the brethren of our glorious Craft be ever diftin- 
 
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 * guifhed in the-world by their regular lives, more 
 
 than by their gloves and aprons, 
 
 Pro‘perity to Mafons‘and Mafonry. 
 
 May the fquare,’plumb-line, and level, regulate the 
 ‘conduct of every brother. Wak 
 
 May Virtue ever direct our actions with refpeét to ours 
 felves, juftice to thofe with whomwedeal ; mercy, 
 
 .. love and charity to all mankind, 
 
 May every worthy brother who is willing to work and 
 
 - labour through the day,-as his condition requires, 
 
 be happy at night with his friend, his love, and a 
 cheerful glafs. ‘ 
 
 Every brother who keeps the key of knowledge from 
 all intruders, but will cheerfully open the cabinet 
 to a worthy brother. ‘ 
 
 May Matonry flourifh until Nature expire, 
 
 And its glories ne’er fade till the world is on fire. 
 May-every fociety, inftituted for the promotion of vir- 
 © \-tte, flourith. 
 
 May-concord, peace and harmony fubfift in all regular 
 
 - lodges, and always diftinguifh the fraternity of 
 
 *! Free-mafons. 
 
 May every brother learn to live within the compafs, 
 and at upon the fquare. : 
 
 May the profpect of riches never have fuch an effect 
 upon a Mafon, as to induce him to that which is 
 repugnant to virtue , 
 
 May our converfation be fuch as that youth may there- 
 
 ©. in find inftru€tion, women modefty, the aged ref- 
 peét, and all men civility. 
 
 May every brother who has merit always find encour- 
 
 )** agement. 
 
 Genuine Mafonry univerfal. 
 
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 TERENCE ACC TSCA SUACNENEREMEMENEG- 
 Cc ON TEN T S. 
 
 bs | 
 
 Declaration of the Conve at Tarboro’ in 578, 1 
 Charge of the Prefident, 
 
 Conftitution of the Grand Lodge 
 A&t of incorporation, i, Ace 
 
 24 
 By-laws of the Grand Lodg; ~ 25° 
 Refolves of a general nature, 28 
 
 F. X. Martin’s difcourfe, before St, John’s todde of 
 
 Newbern, 33 
 Funeral oration on Grand Matter Cafwell, 6S 
 Solomon Halling’s oration, © $ . 62 
 Grand Secretary Williams’ oration, 7% 
 Sermon, preached before Phoenix Lodge, 83 
 Grand. Mafter Taylor’ s addrefs, 112 
 Entered apprentice’s fong, 182-184 
 Fellow craft’s, 50 87-143 
 Mafter’s, im Tae 2) 145—147 
 Treafurer’s, se SER Wes TEE 4S 149 
 Secretary’s, ‘hl Ln 151 
 Junior Warden’s, b oF . 152-153 
 Senior Warden’s, pt: oe 155 
 Mark Matfter’s, 157 
 Worfhipful Mafter’s, ‘ 158 
 Moft Excellent Mafter’s, ; 160 
 Royal Arch’s, 5 162-164 
 Knight Templar’s, ball cr. 266 
 Sword-Bearer Sy “id basis gc ROS 
 Grand Warden's,’ i 169 
 Deputy Grand Mafter’s, seats: B74 
 Grand Mafter’s, , 4 172 
 St. John’s day, . 173 
 
 Mafon’s Farewell, nies 
 
cONTEN ZS 
 
 fail, Mafonry divine, Pw 178 
 Me, 179 
 uneral Hymn, i oes 
 . Hymn for St. J ohn’s day, ‘ 183 
 uft straight from his home, ale 184 
 fafon’s daughter, cag 186 
 \ Mafon’s life, 2 + 187 
 \rife and blow the trumpet, = 190 
 Jnite, your voices railey 191 
 et Mafon’s fame, 192 
 Divine Urania, 194 
 From the depth, 195 
 The Valediction, 198 
 Mafonic Toafts and Sentiments, 203 
 
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