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4 PUUUKIUU’S PREFACE. PUDLIsIIEn’S PIUPACE. 5
a skeleton exposition of the degrees, many members of For theHistory of Freemasonryandespeciallyofthis
these orders, when purchasing rituals, took pains to Scottish Bite; besides the authorities named above, the
intimate or pronounce them incorrect. following are relied on and quoted in the Introduction,
Wheathey see that the foot-note quotationsfrom the Historical and Philosophical Analysis of the various
standard authorities of the order prove the correctness degrees,‘viz.:
of the ritual, and form a skeleton exposition, theynat- “History of Freemasonry and Masonic Digest, by
urally consider themselves absolved from their oath of I. W. S. Mitchell, Past Grand Master; Put Grand
secrecy, and inhundreds of instances frankly admit the High Priest, andPast Grand Chaplain ofMissouri”
accuracy of the ritual,even without the asking. Origin and Early History of Masonry, by Steinbreu-
Thesubstantial correctness of this Scotch Rite Ritual ner.
is proved by extensive foot-note quotations from thE “The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite; by Robert
“Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, by Albert G. Mackeg, B. Folger, M. D., Put Master 359;Ex-Secretary Gen-
M. D., Put General Grand High Priest and Secretary eral,” etc.
General of the Supreme Council, Southern June- “The History of England, by David Hume.”
330,
diction of the UnitedStates.” “History of the Girondiste, by Alphonse de Lamar.
“General History, Cyclopedia, and Dictionary of tine.
Freemasouxy, by Robert Macoy, Past Deputy Grand “General History of Freemasonryin Europe, by Em-
Muter of New York and Nova Scotia:—Po.st Grand manuel Rebold, Past Deputy of the Grahd Orient of
Secretaryof New York:—Grand Recorderof the Grand France,president of theAcademy ofIndustrialScience.
and Member of many Philosophic and Scientij~c So-
Commandery of New Y~rk:—Representative of the
Grand Lodges of W.~con.in, Illinois and Nova Scotia, cieties.”
and the Grand Council of New Brunswick.” etc., etc., “Book of the Ancient and AcceptedScottish Rite, by
and Charles T. McClenachan, 33w; Past Grand Muter of
GeorgeOliver, D. D.,“Provincial Grand Steward and Ceremonies of the Supreme Council.”
Grand Chaplain, Deputy Grand Muterof the Provin/e “Manual of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite,
of Lincolnahire and Past Deputy Grand Muter of the by Will. M. Cunningham, M. A. K. .T.. Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts?’ and the Grand Inspectior Genei*zl880.,,
“Dictionary of Freemasonry, by Robert Morris, D. “TheLife of Aaron Burr, byMatthew L. Davis.”
D.. LL. D.” “History of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Illinoip, bj
6 PUILIs~3i’u PRENACE.
John C. Reynolds, Worshipful Masterof Tyrian Lodge
888;Deputy GrandSecretary,” etc.
‘Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois” from
18.60to 1860inclusive.
The first tifree Masonic degrees, termed wBlue
CONTENTS
Lodge,” or “Ancient Craft Masonry,” being commonto
all the Maponic Rites, are not given in this work, but
the full, accurate and prqfusely illustrated ritual of PROIAC5 a
these degrees will be found in “Freemasonry Illustrat- IwTaooucrIoN 20
Formationof the First GrandLodge 21
ed,” alsopublishedbyEzra A.Cook. The Signs, Grips, The Chevalier Ramsa~s Career 22
LIes No Disparageme t to Masonic MoralIty 28
Pass Words, etc., termed the “Secret Work” of these The Scottish Rite Brought to America by a Jew 24
degrees, and also of the entire Scottish Rite are given ThisJew Branded sn Audacious Juggler 25
Freemasonry the Child of Jesultisni 26
in their order at the close of the Second Volume oz CHAPTER l.—HIsroaIcaL SKETCH 01 THU ScovrIhH RITa UT
this work. THE PUULISH. IBmorpnoritnanthceeoCfittyheofSNcoutltliisfhicaRtiiotne and Reboillon 2259
The Traitor and Mason Aaron Burr 80
Masonic Conspiracyto Destroy the Union.. 81
General Jackson’s Freemasonry 82
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PatriotIsm t’e. Masonic Obligations
Destroyingthe Supreme Councils Records 84
AbomInations and Demon Worship 85
Full PageEngraving, Lodge of Perfection 86
CHAPTER lI.—Losouos Puawucriom 57
History of the Riteof Perfection. Note I 5?
The Temple, Arrangement, Furniture, Etc 88
Spiritual Man Representedbya Material Temple. Note2 88
Officers Represent the Planets 89
CHAPTER III.—FouxrH ox Sucawr M.asmn’s Duau~... 40
The Firstof the Ineffable Degrees. Note S 40
The Lodge Hung in Mourning. Note4 40
Form ofthe Lodge, Order and Jeweis 41
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“Solomon is Seated in the East. Note 41
“Adoniram. Calied Vensiabie Inspector” in ibe West.••
Note 6 41
Styie of Apron in Secret Master. Degree. Note 7. 41
Symbolic Age. Hours of Workand Moral 42
OruNimo Cusuxoxiss, Scszr Maim’s DsoauE 48
Sign of Silence 45
Adoniram a Most Prominent Personage. Note S 48
CHAP’1’ER IV.—FouurH oRSzcm MasruasDuoms 44
Preparation of Candidate, Secret Masters
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Mock Scripture RecitatIon by Solomon 45 • Jewel of theDegree and Its Symbolism. Note82 71
ObligatIon. Secret Master’s Degree . 46 Ageand Hours ofWork. Note88 71
Mock Funeral ProcessIon 47 Moral ofthe Degree. Note 84 71
Hisart of iliram Abli in a Golden Urn. Note 9 47 OrareniaCxaxxoinse,Pmas’ucv M&srxa’s DUOEEU 72
ElohIm. th Hebrew Title ofDeity. Note 10 46 The Legend of the Degree. Note 85 72
The Sanctu~~ Smnctorum or Holy of Holies 49 “The Degree Commemorates a Departed Brother”
Initiatory Prayer, Secret Master’s Degrce ‘1~ote 36 73
“The Laurel Crown In Masonry,” Note 11 51 CHAPTER VX.—INIrIarIore. Puu,xEr M~at~a’a DUOSEC 74
The Olive Plant is a SymbolofPeace.” Note 12.... 51 Preparation ofCandidate 74
The Key a Symbol of Secrecy. Note 18 51 Search for the Criminals. Note 87 75
Token. Secret Master’s Degree 52 The Sixteen Columns 76
Sign of Silence. Secret Master’s Degree Acccio, “the Symbol of Immortality.” Note 8J 76
Mackey Confirms theName of the Pa.. Word. Note 14 52 Scripture Recitation. 77
The SacredWord oftheDegree also Confirmed. Note IS 52 Initiatory Song 75
Historical Discourse by Grand Orator 58 Ot.iigation of Perfect Master’sDegree 79
pIneLodge Degrees Not Conferred t.y Supreme Couucli Sign ofRecognition Perfect Master’sDegree 79
Note 16 58 Sign of Admiration SO
Triangle Enclosing Ineffable Name. Note 1? 58 First Token. PerfectMaster’sDegree So
“The ShekinabofMasonry.’ Note IS 58
The Ineffable Degrees. Note 19 Third Token
Lodge Useof Other Names ofDeity. Note 20 54 Lecture,JPerfect Master’sDegree 82
Kabbalistic Mysteriesand Angels Aipha9~t. Note21.. 54 5to114,. “a Name Introduced in Scotch Masonry.”
Foundation for and Scope of Secret Master’s Degree.
Note 22 55 Historical Discourse by Orator 86
Masonic SymbolIsm of the Circle. Note 28 55 CnoszwoChaxowiss, Puawuci I6ama’s Dxoa.m 88
The Ark ofthe Covenant and it. Contcnts Rzsroat~at Aieaz.ysis, Pzaszc’r Mama’s Dxoaas.......... 89
The Seven Branched Candlestick ST Date of the Origin of Wreemasonry 89
Symbolism of the Word Seven. Note 24 ST Degrees Fabricated for Political Purposes............ 90
Cz.osueTohCe.uDzuxtoyNoIfust,heS.SceacurretMMaasctrenr.’s NDouteos2a5s aies T“WhehGatibabBeraisnhteorfoFnrteheemaHsuomnraynARdamcitete.”d................ 0912
BIsToUICAL ANALYsIs. Sucszr Masrns’s Duouxa CHAPTER VIL—Suira ox lurruxars Sucauraxy’s Duoaxa... 95
How Masonry Got Its Title “The Royal Art’ 60 “Its Emblematic Color Is Hiack.” Note 40.......... 98
Similarity of Masonic~Jugglery and Priestcraft 60 Officers of the Degree. Note 41.................... 94
The Higher Degr~es Invented by Frencl~ Jesuit. 61 Intimate Secretary’sApron. Note 42 95
Lodge end PoAsh Secrecy and Subject~n 62 Moral or Teachingsofthe Degree. Note 48.......... 95
Each TryIng to Charter, Tax and Govern Others 68 Eavesdropping Is Unmasonic. Note 44.............. 95
Invented by Jesuit. and Sold by Jews 54 OIUNING Csaaxoxtus~lueruxars Sucaurasre Daossa........ 98
Freemasonry a Religious Pestilence. 65 The Degree “Also Known as Master of Curiosity.”
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Giterllla Pike. Moat Puissant Sovereign Grand Coin.
mender 66 An Instance ofUnlawful Curiosity. Note 46 96
“Who But a Jesuit Could Invent Such a Degree1”.... 67 The Pretended History of the Scotch Rite False.
“One Stupendous Demoniacal possession. Note 4? 9?
CHAPTER V.—FZVTH cc Paas’zcv Mama’s Dausa. 69 CHAPTER vIII.—INITIATIoN, Iwrixays S~c~av~ay’s D~oaxn OS
Object in Establishing This Degree. Note 26 “Joabert. the Companion of Solomon and Hiram.”
Decorations ofLodge Room for This Degree. Note 27. 70
“AdoniramPlays an ImportantRole.” Note26 70 Joabert’s Curiosity and Rashuese, Note 49 99
Zerbal the Captain of the Guards. Note 29 70 “A Laudable Curiosity.” Note ho 99
Description ofthe Perfect Muter’. Apron. Note 80.. Joabert Made Secretary ofSolomon and Hiram.Note 51. 100
Symbolim ofColor of the “Order.” Green. Note 81.. 71 Freemasonry Excites Curiosity. Note 52............ 100
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OSibginlg.altuiotinm,aItnetiSmeactereSteacrryet.a..r.y.’.s...D...e.g..r.e..e........................ 110012 OveNI~1DoecCoErRaEtiMonOsN.IEJSe,wIeNlTEaNndDAMNTorOalP.THNUotBeU7I1LDINO.......... Pa11g83e46.
TDBoeiskrcietonhu.rasIen.Sti!bmgynaitfMeicaaSsntetecrWrooefrtdaR.ryloN..qo..ute..e.5n..8c..e................................................. 111000888 CHAPTPJEoreaRpbaeXrratiIt.i—PoneIrNsIooTnfIaAtCTinaIOgndNi,dHaItrIeaNmT,.U...N.A.D..A.b..Ni..lY.F.....0...1......~.T.H.,E....B..I;.ILOINO.. 11188379?
Name Zerbqi Invented by the Ritualist. Note 54...... 108 Obii~ation. Intendant of the Building...............• 140
The Legend of the Degree. Note 55................ 104 Sign of Surprise. Intendant ofthe Building.......... 142
Lecture. IntImate Secretary’s Degree................ 106 Benkhurlm. a Significant Word. Note 72............• 142
CLOSING CERRMONJES, IhITIsIAra SacRz’rAar’eDu4Iazu........ 109 SignsofAdmirationand~ 143
HIsroxIcAL A’e.&iYeIS, INrIxAl’s SuccurAax’s Duoaas....... 110 Jeh, AnotherNameof Deity,UsedAs aPass Note73.. 148
Nothing But Faisehood............................. 110 Token Intendant of the Building........... 144
A Fortune from Seiiing Masonic Degrees............. 111 “Masonic Allusion to the Lion of the Tribe of .J.u..d.ab.”
“More IsMeant Than Meets the Eye”................ 112 Note ~ 144
Humbug Pretensions to Astronomic Teaching........ 112 Lecture. Intendant of the Building 145
CHAPTAERGolvXe.r—nmSeunvtvo~fruWDoluvoesrnO.voecr PSuhoeveoepr..M..I.D...J.o..n..a..s..... 1111.54 CLOSING“SoCmReEtHimoeNsIECsa,llIe’dITEMNDasAteNrTiOnFITsrHaEel.D”uILNnIoNte(~7~. ....... 114552
Officers and Their Titles. Note 56.................. 115 HxsroRIcu. ANALYSIs, INTENDAIT OF viii BUILDI?qo......., 153
The Legend of the Degree. Note 57................ 115 Masonry the Image of the Beast.................~,, 153
Decorations, Apron. Moral ofthe Degree. Note 58.... 115 Absolute Secrkcy and Absolute Despotism 154
Adoniram &nd H:s rather. Abda. Note 59.......... 115 Caricature of Christ’s Resurrectinn 155
Represenis Middle Chamber of Solomon’s Temple. Rulers ofthe Darkness of This World iso
CHAPTER 1111.—NINTH DEGItEE. ORMASTER EL::cr OFNINF.. 157
OPENINC CEREMONIES, PaovosT AND Juooc................. 117 History and ObjectofThis Degree. Note 70.......... 157
History ofThis Degree. Note 61.................... 117 Clothing. Apron. Jewel, Etc
CHAPTER 1.—INITUTIoN, Puovoar MID Junau............ 118 OlUNINO CEREMONIES• MASTER ELECT OF NINE 160
Preparation of Candidate........................... ilk CHAPTER XIV.—IWITIArxox, MASTER ELECTOF Xz’~: 161
Obligst:on Provost end Judge...............~...... 121 Detalir of Mode in Which Traitors Ree”it.’(l Punish-
Grip andSign Provost andJudge.................... 122 ment. Note 77..........................,. 161
Answer to Sign................................... 128 “Abfrcm. One of the Traitors Craftsmen - \‘ae 78.. 164
Tito~ Prince of Harodem. First Provost cad Judge. “Vengeance. A Word Used in the High Degrees.”
Jachinai. a Galile Corl~iptionf Shekinab. Note 63.. . 123 AhEtop. Name of a Ruffian of the Thud Degree.
MasoRry Erected on the Superstructure of Geometry.
Obligation Master Elect of Nine.........~...-...... 168
Lecture. Provost and Judge....................... 124 Sign. Master Elect of Nine
Origin of the Scottish Rite Degrees. Note 6~........ 124 “A Bioody Arm. Holding by the Hair s Bloody head.”
Tito. Ch:efof the Three Hundred Architects. Note 66.. 126 Note 51 ion
The Grand Chapter of Harodim. Note 67............ 126 “Nokcm. A Hebrew Word Signifying Wiiccan,’.’”
“ZEs.e. A SignificantWord.” Note 65.............. 127
Red the Symboiic Color oftheHigher Degrees. Note69. 128 Apewer to Sign. Master Elect ofNine 171
CLOsINO CEREMONIES. Puovoar ANDJuooz.................. 129 Token. Master Elect of Nine.................... 170
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS, Piovoer AND JUDOE................. 180 Discourse byGrand Orator 171
GoingInto the LodgeAs a FrogIntoa Snakes Mouth. 180 Lecture. Master Riect of Nine....................,~ 174
& Silly. Weak Anachroniam........................ 131 CLOsING CEREMONIES, MA5TUR ELECT OP NINI 170
Intellectual and Moral Ashe,....................... 182 HISTORICAL ANA.LYRIS. MASTER ELECTOF NINE.............. 151
Moore’s Descrption of False Religions............... 188 Rage for a Multitude ofDegrees..................... isi
CHAPTER 11.—RIGHrn DEGREE, oaINThNDANT01 THU-BUILD’ A Drill ofAssassination and Revenge 182
Turns Lynch Law into a fleilgion, 18:’
Legend. Emblematic Coioz. l~tc. Note 70............ 184 John Quincy Adams on Masonic Penalties 184
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Swears to Revenge Masonry In General.....,.,...... 155 Signification ofthe Word Emeth. Note 99
Masonic Murders Proved in Court.........,...,..... 156 221
‘They Were Not At Au Aehamed”.................. is? The Heartof Hiram AblE. Note 100................ 222
CHAPTER XV.—TENTH DEGREE, os MASTER Ezzcv op Fl?. TlehcetuSrcea,leSs,ubKilemyeanKdniHghetsarEt.i.e.c..e..d....................................... 222284
Officers of Names of Tweive Illustrious Knights Corrupted.
1the Degree. “The Jewel is a Poniard.” Note 101 226
Note 58....................................... isa “No#phej. Th..e....N...a..m...e.....o..f....O...n..e~..o..f..the Twelve 1a4,ect’
The Feliow Craft Ruffians. Note 54................ isa -ors.” Note102................................ 226
OPENING CEREMONIEs, MAsrEE ELECT OF PIV’rEEN.......... 190 Ark ofAlliance and Seven Branched Candisetick...... 229
CHAPTER XVI.—INxTxi.nos,. M&si’ua ELECT 01 FI1TEEN.... 101 “Its Seven Branches Are Erpialned in the IneBable
“The Punishment Inflicted on Three Traitors.” Note 85. 191 Degrees.” Note 108........................... 229
‘A Variety of Namesfor These Assassins.” Note 56.. 191 “The Symbolism of the Veils.” Note 104............ 229
Besgebee. “Intendant of Soiomon in the Country of The Two Cherubims That Overtopped the Merry Seag.
Cheth.” Note 57 102
‘Desdekar. A Significa.n...t....W....o..r..d....’......N..ote sa.......... 192 CLOSINGCEREMONIEs, SUSUMU KNIGHTS ELECTED........... 283
‘Certain Traitors Fied to Maacha. King of Cheth.” “The Grand Characteristic of Masonry Is Its Tolera.
Note 59...................................... 191 tion.” Note 106.............................. 288
Obligation. MasterRiect of Fifteen................... 190 HISTORICAL ANeLTsIs. Sumaxa KNIGHTS EI.ECTED.......... 284
Sign. Master Elect of Fifteen The preariest of All Dreary Nonsense............... 284
Answer to SigR’..’’’’’’’.’..’’..’..’.’..’.............................. 19? Maniacal Countenance of Pulse Worshipers........... 285
Token. Master Elect of Fifteen Admitsthe Strong Man Armed...................... 236
“Akiv~maa. The Peincipie of E-v..i.l...”......N...o..t.e 90....... CHAPTERXIX.—TWELN’rH DEGREE,an GRANDMASTERAaCHI’
“Typhon. The Rrother and Slayer ofOsiris.” Note 01.. 190
“The Night ofDeath Shall Yield to an Immortal Day.” “It Is Purelya ScientificDegree.” Note 1O?.......... 28?
Note 92...................................... 199 Decorations. Titles. Jewel.Apron, Etc................ 238
“Ormuad Was the Principle ofGood” Note 08....... 199 GIggING CEREMONIES. GRMID MearuE ARCHITECT........... 289
Dengabee “in the Cataiogue of Solomon’s Officers.” ThisIs Strictly a Scientific Degree.” Note lOS...... 289
Note 94 200 CHAPTER ~.—IxxTLaTIoN, GaMInMASTER ARCHITECT...... 241
“Assassins of...t.h.‘e‘‘‘‘.T...h~i.r..d...Degree.” Note 95........., 200 Obligation. Grand Master Archltqct.................. 244
Lecture. Master Elect of Fifteen 202 Sign. Grand Master Architect....................... 248
“Guibbe. Another Name oft,One~ of These Traitors.” Token. Pass Wordand SacredWord.................. 246
Note 96 205 Rab.bcgcim, “the Chiefofthe Architecta.” Note 109.. 24~
CLOsING CREENONIE.S.....M...A.~S..T..E..R....E...L..E..C..T.....O..~.’. l’IVTEEN........... 20? Paralisi Ruler. Tracing Dividers and Scale ofParts.... 24?
HIsTORITKChiAlelLinFgAoNrctAhe.xe.oTfSRIaSe.mFMaaiAnlsIsnTegERRAelEsigLsiaEosCnsTins.O..F..o...fF..I.H.V...iT.r..Ea.mUN.................... 222000859 CLOsiNGSFerec(‘teEomRr.aEsMoPOnrsoNtIrESaSyc,mtoGbrRoAliazNneDdtMhNeAoSTTretEmhRpSiAgtRaoCrf.RS.o.I.lT.o.mE..oc.n.’.r...N......o...t..e....1..10. 222S5810
Swearing to Assassinate Seceders 210 HIsToRIcAL ANALYsIs. GRANDMAS’t~aARCItITEC’r............ 252
To Replace Popery on the Throne--o..f....E..n..g..l.and 211 MasonicTom’fooiery and Sham...................... 252
........ Imposition ofPreten&d Scientific Instruction......... 252
CHAPTER XVII.—ELETENTH DEGREE, OR SUBLIME KNIGHrS
The ELLeEgCeuTdEDof~the Degree. Decoretions, Etc. Note 97.. 221122 CHAPTOEbRjecXtXini.—FTaHlsIiRfy’irnnguxTHHi,sOtRorRyO.Y.A..L..A..R..C.H...D..E..G..R..E..E..,... 225545
OPENING CEREMONIEs. SUBLIME KNIoNTs F.I.ECTED.........-. 214 “The Mysteries Connected With the Royal Arch.”
CHAPTER XVIII.—INITIATIoN. SL’RLIME ICXIOHT5 ELECrED.. 215 Decorations and Titiesof Officers.................... 256
Called Also Sublime Knights Elected of the Twelve. “Zabulon, the GreekVorm of Zebulon.” Note112..... 256
OPENING CEIWMONIZS. ROYAL Aacn DEOREE................ 358
Obligation. Sublime Knights Eiected................. 21? Origin of the Degree. Note 113.................... 288
Sign. Sublime Knights Elected.... ................. 218 “Enoch Feared the Genuine Secrets Would Be Lost.”
First Token. Sublime Knights Eiected................ 218
Second Token. Sublime Knights Eiected 219
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Opening Prayer. Royal Arch Degree. 250 Page.
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CHAPTER XXII.—INmATIo?I. ROYAL ARCH Daom........ 261 OpenIng Prayer................................... 29?
The Degree lnvented by Ramasy. Note i15.......... 261 Opening Ode...................................... 299
Enoch “Fabled to Have Built a Subterranean Temple.” The Rite of Perfection. Note 140................... 299
Note 116..................................... 268 This Degreethe Last ofthe Inefabie Degrees. Note 141, 801
Cublcai Stonp. the Perfect Ashier of English Masonry. Sign of Obligation. Grand Elect. Perfect and Sublime
Note 177 265 Mason 802
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Obiigation. Royal Arch Degree~ 266 Signof Fire. Grand Elect. Perfect and Sublime Mason.. 802
Signs ofAdmIrationand Adoration. Royal Arch Degree; 26? Sign of Admiration. Grand Kiect. Perfect and Sublime
Token. Royal Arch Degree 26? Mason 203
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Discourse,by Grand Orator ~ 269 Useofthe Word “Valley” inMasonry. Note142.. 803
Traditions of Freemasonry Connect Enoch With Its CHAPTER XXIV.—INnIATION, GRAND ELC’r, PERFECT MID
The HMiasstoonryic.LeNgoetned1A18bo..u.~t...E..n..o...c.h.........N...o..t.e110....... 226688 CalleSdun-IMneAffsaobNle B...e..c..a..u..s..e....o..f....H...e..b..r.e..w. Names of Deity. 804
Methuselah Connected With Enoch’s Underground Tem’
Pie. Note 120................................ 269 The Delta “a Symbol of Fire and Also of God.”
Door to Enoch’s Nine Subterranean Arches Note 121.. 269
Mystic Meaning of EnQch’s Age. Note 122 ~ 270 InitIatory Prayer.................................. 315
“Enoch Himself Is But a Symbol of Initiation” Obligation. Grand Elect. Perfect and SublIme Mason.. 816
Note 12.................. 270
Enoch’s Merbie and Brass Plilars. Note 124 ~ 270 Sign of Obligation. Grand Elect. rerfect and SuLlime
Noah “Called a Patron of Masonry.” Note 12~....... 271 Mason ‘‘‘‘‘.‘‘‘‘‘‘‘.‘.....‘.................. 221
Masonic Legend of the Secret Vault. Note 126........ 274
The Pass WordJUG “a Significant Word.” Note 127.. 250 Sign ofFire. SecondToken and Answer............. 822
History of the Pass Word 8hibboletla. Note 12S..~.. 291 Sign of Admiration and Third ~ 828
The Lost Masonic “Wono.” Note 120............... 292 “The Girdle Is Still Used in Many Chivalric Initia.
“Death Is but the Beginning of Life.” Note 130...... 288
Enoch’s Sacred Treasure Discovered by a Freemason. Symbolismof Colors. Note I46.................~ 825
Bius “Emphatically the Coiorof Masonry.” Note 147. 825
“The Great Object of Pursuit in Masonry.” Note 132.. 284 Red ‘a Symbol of Zeal and Fervency.” Note 149...... 325
CLOSING CEREMONIER. ROYAL Ancu DEGEEE................. 285 Symboilem of Yeiiow. Note ~ 825
Masonic PossessIon of Tempie-Veii. Rent at the Croci’ Green the Symbol of Immortality. Note 150.......... 320
hzion. Note 133..Q......................~ 285 Purple “an Emblem ofExalted Office.” Note 151...... 826
HISroasC ANALYSIs, ROY~LL ARCH DEGEEE.................. 2S? Whito “the Symbol ofPurity and Innocence.”Note 152. 826
FalseHistory and False ~ 287 Black “Adopted As theGarment ofMournIng.” Note’153. 326
Acknowiedged Fabrications. Yet Subiime.............. 288 Discourse by Grand ~ 327
Infamous Scheme for Lucre and Ambition............ 289 The Apostacy of Solomon. Note 154~ 332
Writing Latin Before It Ezisted.................... 290 Lecture. Grand Riect.Perfect and Sublime Mason...... 887
CHAPTER XXIII.—FoURTEENTE DEGREE, OR GRAND ELECT. “The RelIgion ofMasonry is Not Sectarian.” Note 155. 83?
PEILFEC’r AND SUBLIME MAso?~.................. 291 “By This Means He Was Detected As an Enemy.”
History of the Degree. Decorations. Etc. Note 134.... 291 Note 156
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Secred Vaults. Note 135........................... 291 “Macbrace Meansin Gmiic the Blessed Son.” NotE157. 840
To Die and to Be Initiated Synonymous T•tm~. Perignen. the Discoverer of Assassins. Note 159...... 844
Note 136...................................., 392 Fifth Sign and Answer. Grand Elect. Perfect and Sub.
“Seeing the Crimeand Cdmiuai Punished.” note 187’ 294
GGZco4, “Keeper ofthe Seals.” Note 180............ 394 Eighth and Ninth Signs and Token ofCircumspection.. 251
“Abdumoa, the Name of the Orator.” Note 180.,..... 304 “Gabao,., “a Significant Word in the High Degree,.”
O5’UNNG CEBEMONIEs,. Gwen ELECT, P5m110 Alto •IJULIMR
“Zedekiab. a Personage in Some of the High Degrees.”
16 OONTE~ coMmiTs 11
Cyrus. “ths Shepherd of the Lord.” Note161 57 Jewish Captives “Bound by Trleugnlaz’ Chains.”
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Oath of Allegiance. Grand ZIect~ Perfsct and Sublime Note 178~ 407
Cyrus“Mentioned by the Prohet Isaiah.” Note 1U.. 406
CLOSING CsasxoNIEs. OSSUD ULUCT, PERIECT AND SUBLIME Esrubbabel’s Battie With the Aesyrians. Note 175.... 406
286 eOSINGCEREMONIES, KNIGHTS01THE EASTOR Swoan...... 411
Closing Prayer IETORIcAE ANALYsIS, KNIGHTS 01THE EAST on lwm..... 418
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LoOGS ow PERFECTIoN, UTANUTES MID REGULATION5..,........ 863 A fewleb Degree.................................. 413
AceMe..; Field of Blood. Note 163................ — DelieveaLie ThatTheyAu Might Do Damnsd........ 414
EzsTomIcaI. ANALYSIS. 05Mm ElacT, Psasner MID Sets- CHAPTER XXVII.-.4IZTSENTH DEGREE,05 Psiscus ow Janu-
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Lodge DIssolved bythe Lutheran Reformatlon........ 8?6 This Dsree a Centimuatlon of the Previous One.
Titles lit for the DialectofaMadhouss.............. 2??
TravestieS. Christian OrdInanceS.................... ITS Princes of Jerusalem “Itylsi Chiefs of Masoasy.”
‘lbs Catacombs of a New Woeship....,............. 876 Note 1l7..................................... 417
Infidelity Its Mother. Rebellion Its Cradle............ am 01.3130 CEREMONIES. PRINCES 01 JEEUUaZuIi.............. 413
Conjuring and Legerdetasin.... all Officers’ Titles, Jewel sad Lodge Room Decorations.
Satan Filia Their Hearts With Lies......‘..“.‘.............. an Note 1?8..................................... 418
CHAPTER XKV.~FI,TU3NtH DEGREE. OR KNIGHTS 01 THE C~A?TER XZVIII.—INITIATIoU, PRINCES01 JERUSALEM.... 430
EASTORSwoso................................ 863 Inventor of ThIs Degree. Its Legend Ire. Jeesphus.
Origin andObject of the Degree. Note 168.......... flu
Titles. First Apartent............................ 884 Thelemaritans. theAdversariesofthe Jews. Note160. 421
GERNING CEREMONIES, KNIGHTS 01THE EAST OR Swoan..... us Decree of King Cyrus.............................. 424
Names ofOfficers. Decorations. ac. Note 164........ 886 Triumphal Chorus................................. 436
CHAPTER XXVI.—INITIATION, KNIGHTS 01 THU EAST OR King Cyrus and the Prophets Hsgai and Sechariab.
SWORD 856
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Commemorates“theConstr~~ctlonofthe SecondTemple.” Obligation. Princesof Jerusaiem..................... 430
Note 165””’.?.....”’”””””””’”””’ 283 Ulgn. Princes of Jerusaiem......................... 480
Serubbabel and HisMission. Note 166.............. 883 hnswsr to Signand Token. Prices of Jerusalem..... 481
Lecture. Princes of Jerusaie~....................... 488
“Armed ?.000 Masons and Placed Them in the Van.”
CeOSING CEREMONIES, PRINCES 01JEaL’5ALEM............... 486
‘Nebuchadneasar and His Conquest of inden. Note 168. aoi UISTOEICAI. ANAI.YsIs. PRINcES‘01 JEUrSALEM.............. 48?
Restoration of the Jews by King Cyrus. Note 169.... 891 Christ Ruminated From the Degree.........,........ 487
Prayer.Knightsofthe East or Sword................ 893 151*. Worship of the Shakers...................... 468
King Cyrus “the Hero of the East.” Note 170‘.......892 “Changing the Giory ofthe Incorruptible God”........ 429
Uerubbabei’sMasonic Career Legendary. Note 1?1.... sea ADevilish MagnetismPreventsTheir Escape.......... 440
Serubbabers Difficulties in Rebuilding the Tempie. CHAPTER XKIZ.—UEvENTEENTHDEGREE.ORKNIGHTSowTHU
EAST MID WEST............................... 441
Obilgation. Knightof the East or Sword............ 401 “Dates Back to the Timeofthe Crusades.” Note 162.. 441
Sign. Knightsof the EastorSwori.................. 406 01.113. CEREMONIES, KNIGHTS 01THE EAST ............ 444
Token, Knightsof the East or Sword................ 404 CHAPTER ZZZ.—INITIATION, KNIGHTS 01 T 3aa~ *53
Address. byCrand Orator.............’.”’.”””” 406