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General Ahiman Rezon

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by Daniel Sickels

Start Reading Page Index Ahiman Rezon: Signification of the Term Explanation of the Frontispiece Preface Contents

Introductory

Introductory Origin of Masonry, and Its Advantages Government of the Fraternity The Lodge and its Government Qualifications of Candidates Admission of Candidates Opening and Closing the Lodge

First Degree: Entered Apprentice

Illustrations Symbolism of the Degree Rite of Induction Prayer at Initiation The Symbolic Pilgrimage Obligation of Secrecy Rite of Illumination. Investiture of the Candidate Charity the Chief Social Value The North-East Corner Working-Tools of an Entered Apprentice Section II. The Preparation. Right Hand. Badge of a Mason Section III: The Lodge Lodge Meetings—Where Held Form and Dimensions and Boundaries of the Lodge The Covering of the Lodge The Furniture of the Lodge The Ornaments of a Lodge The Lights of the Lodge. Moveable and Immovable Jewels.Situation of the Lodge Dedication of Lodges Great Tenets of a Freemason Charge to the Candidate Charge, at the Initiation of a Soldier

Second Degree: Fellow-Craft

Illustrations Symbolism of the Degree Symbolical Jewels Working Tools of a Fellow-Craft Operative and Speculative Masonry Pillars of the Porch Symbols of Peace, Unity and Plenty. Of the Globes.The Winding Stairs Of Order in Architecture The Five Senses of Human Nature The Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences Emblem of Plenty Explained Charge to the Candidate Lecture on the Legend of the Winding Stairs

Third Degree: Master Mason

Illustrations Symbolism of the Degree Working Tools of the Master Mason Twelve Messengers—Acacia Tree—Letter G.Funeral Dirge Rites of Sepulture—Hebrew Customs King Solomon's Temple Emblems of Master Mason's Degree Charge to the Candidate Officers' Clothing and Jewels

Ancient Ceremonies

Introduction Consecration of a New Lodge Dedication and Constitution of a New Lodge Installation of the Officers of a Lodge Installation of the Officers of a Grand Lodge Laying Foundation Stones of Public Structures Dedication of Masonic Halls Grand Visitations

Masonic Burial Services

General Directions Service in the Lodge-Room Service at the Church or the House of the Deceased Service at the Grave Regulations for Processions Ritual for a Lodge of Sorrow Service for the Consecration of Masonic Cemeteries Masonic Calendar Appendix—Masonic Documents and Forms of Trials