History of freemasonry. Tr. from the 2nd Germ. ed |
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... desire that Masonic History should be kept secret from the public at large . How would it be possible to make any portion of historical science keep pace with the progress obser- vable in the rest of human information , if the ...
... desire that Masonic History should be kept secret from the public at large . How would it be possible to make any portion of historical science keep pace with the progress obser- vable in the rest of human information , if the ...
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... desires are opposed to this . " This union of all unions , this association of men , bound together in their struggles to attain all that is noble , who desire only what is true and beautiful , who love and prac- tise virtue for its own ...
... desires are opposed to this . " This union of all unions , this association of men , bound together in their struggles to attain all that is noble , who desire only what is true and beautiful , who love and prac- tise virtue for its own ...
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... desire to offer something which may in some degree be worthy of such an assembly , in- cites each one faithfully and assiduously to appropriate to himself whatever seems to be marked out for him in his particular sphere . The more ready ...
... desire to offer something which may in some degree be worthy of such an assembly , in- cites each one faithfully and assiduously to appropriate to himself whatever seems to be marked out for him in his particular sphere . The more ready ...
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... most confused , ridiculous , and discordant opinions prevail . Blinded by absurd self - conceit , and an eccentric desire to prove the extreme antiquity of the Institution , many have 12 HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY . The Historians of Masonry.
... most confused , ridiculous , and discordant opinions prevail . Blinded by absurd self - conceit , and an eccentric desire to prove the extreme antiquity of the Institution , many have 12 HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY . The Historians of Masonry.
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... desire manifested to attribute to the Order a remote degree of antiquity - just as if it needed such support , and were not sufficiently beautiful , significant , and honourable in itself . However of late these opinions have been ...
... desire manifested to attribute to the Order a remote degree of antiquity - just as if it needed such support , and were not sufficiently beautiful , significant , and honourable in itself . However of late these opinions have been ...
Common terms and phrases
accepted afterwards amongst Ancient Masons appointed Apprentice assembly authority Bauhütte Berlin Book of Constitutions brethren Brother Brotherhood century Chapter circular epistle committee Craft Daughter Lodges declared Deputy Grand Master Directory documents Duke elected English erected especially established existence favour Fellow-Craft Fessler Festival Findel formed France Fraternity Free Freema Freemasons French German Lodges Grand Lodge Grand Master Grand Orient Hamburg High Degrees History of FM history of Freemasonry honour Illuminati initiated Institution Jesuits Kilwinning King Kloss Knights Templars Krause Latomia latter laws likewise Lodge of England Lodge of Germany Lodge of Scotland London Masonic Masonry meeting mentioned Order Paris period political Prince Provincial Grand Lodge Provincial Grand Master Provincial Lodge Prussia received regulations Rite ritual Rosicrucians Scotch Scottish Scottish Rite secret Society sonry spirit statutes Strict Observance superior Suprême Conseil Swedish Swedish Rite tion union Zinnendorf
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Էջ 653 - Behaviour after the Lodge is over and the Brethren not gone. You may enjoy yourself with innocent mirth, treating one another according to ability, but avoiding all excess, or forcing any Brother to eat or drink beyond his inclination, or hindering him from going when his occasions call him, or doing or saying anything offensive, or that may forbid an easy and free conversation ; for that would blast our harmony and defeat our laudable purposes.
Էջ 654 - And if any of them do you Injury, you must apply to your own or his Lodge ; and from thence you may appeal to the Grand Lodge...
Էջ 651 - So that if a Brother should be a Rebel against the State, he is not to be countenanced in his Rebellion, however he may be pitied as an unhappy man ; and, if convicted of no other crime, though the loyal Brotherhood must and ought to disown his Rebellion, and give no Umbrage or .Ground of Political Jealousy to the Government for the time being; they cannot expel him from the Lodge, and his Relation to it remains indefeasible.
Էջ 651 - Nation, nor to behave himself undutifully to inferior Magistrates ; for as Masonry hath been always injured by War, Bloodshed, and Confusion, so Ancient Kings and Princes have been much...
Էջ 650 - A mason is obliged, by his tenure, to obey the moral law ; and if he rightly understands the art, he will never be a stupid atheist, nor an irreligious libertine. But though in ancient times masons were charged in every country to be of the religion of that country or nation, whatever it was, yet it is now thought more expedient only to oblige them to that religion in which all men agree, leaving their particular opinions to themselves...
Էջ 653 - Master, nor to talk of any thing impertinent or unseemly, nor interrupt the Master or Wardens, or any brother speaking to the Master ; nor behave yourself ludicrously or jestingly, while the lodge is engaged in what is serious and solemn ; nor use any unbecoming language upon any pretence whatsoever ; but to pay due reverence to your Master. Wardens, and Fellows, and put them to worship.28 If any complaint be brought, the brother found guilty shall stand to the award and determination of the lodge...
Էջ 656 - Nor is this inherent privilege subject to a dispensation; because the members of a particular lodge, are the best judges of it; and if a fractious member should be imposed on them, it might spoil their harmony, or hinder their freedom; or even break and disperse the lodge; which ought to be avoided by all good and true brethren.
Էջ 88 - That such as were to be admitted Master-Masons, or masters of work, should be examined whether they be able of cunning to serve their respective lords, as well the lowest as the highest, to the honour and worship of the aforesaid art. and to the profit of their lords ; for they be their lords that employ and pay them for their service and travel.
Էջ 654 - ... rancor, (not in the common way,) saying or doing nothing which may hinder Brotherly Love, and good offices to be renewed and continued; that all may see the benign influence of Masonry, as all true Masons have done from the beginning of the world, and will do to the end of time.
Էջ 652 - When a fellow-craftsman is chosen warden of the work under the master, he shall be true both to master and fellows, shall carefully oversee the work in the master's absence, to the lord's profit ; and his brethren shall obey him.