PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
BOOK I THE EXCELLENCY OF MASONRY DISPLAYED
SECTION I
Reflections On Symmetry And Proportion In The Works Of Nature And On The Harmony And Affection Among The Various Species Of Beings.
SECTION II
The Advantages Resulting From Friendship
SECTION III
The Origin Of Masonry And Its General Advantages
SECTION IV
Masonry Considered Under Two Denominations
SECTION V
The Government Of The Fraternity
SECTION VI
The Secrets Of Masonry Ought Not To Be Publicly Exposed Reasons Why The Secrets Of Masonry Ought Not To Be Publicly Exposed; And The Importance Of Those Secrets Demonstrated
SECTION VII
Few Societies Exempted From Censure. Irregularities Of
Masons No Argument Against The Institution.
SECTION VIII
Charity Distinguishes Masons
SECTION IX
The Discernment Displayed By Masons The Choice Of Objects Of Charity
SECTION X
Friendly Admonitions
BOOK II | AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE LECTURES
SECTION I
General Remarks
SECTION II
Ceremony Of Opening And Closing The Lodge
A Prayer Used At Closing The Lodge.
Charges And Regulations For The Conduct And Behaviour Of Masons
Ancient Charges
On The Management Of The Craft In Working
Laws For The Government Of The Lodge
Charge On The Behaviour Of Masons
SECTION III
Remarks On The First Lecture
The First Section
The Second Section
The Third Section
Charge At Initiation Into The First Degree
Eulogium
The Fourth Section
The Fifth Section
The Sixth Section
SECTION IV
Remarks On The Second Lecture
The First Section
Charge At Initiation Into The Second Degree
The Second Section
The Third Section
Invocation
The Fourth Section
SECTION V
Remarks On The Third Lecture
The First Section
The Second Section
The Third Section
The Fourth Section
The Fifth Section
The Sixth Section
The Seventh Section
The Eighth Section
The Ninth Section
The Tenth Section
The Eleventh Section
The Twelfth Section
SECTION VI
Of The Ancient Ceremonies Of The Order
The Manner Of Constituting The Lodge
Ceremony Of Constitution
Ceremony Of Consecration
Ceremony Of Installation
The Ceremony Observed At Laying The Foundation Stones Of Public Structures
The Ceremony At The Dedication Of Masons’ Halls
The Ceremony Observed At Funerals, According To Ancient Custom With The Service Used On That Occasion
The Funeral Service
BOOK III | THE PRINCIPLES OF MASONRY EXPLAINED
SECTION I
A Letter From The Learned Mr. John Locke To…
Certayne Questyons, With Answeres To The Same…
A Glossary Of Antiquated Words In The Foregoing Manuscript
SECTION II
Remarks On The Preceding Manuscript And The Annotations Of Mr. Locke
BOOK IV | THE HISTORY OF MASONRY IN ENGLAND
SECTION I
Masonry Introduced Into England…
SECTION II
Masonry In England From 557 To 1190 And The Templars
SECTION III
Masonry In England From 1216 To 1461
Masons Shall Not Confederate In Chapters Or Congregations
SECTION IV
Masonry In The South Of England, From, 1471 To 1567 117
SECTION V
Masonry From The Reign Of Elizabeth To The Fire Of London In 1666
SECTION VI
Masonry In England From The Fire Of London To George I 123
The History of Masonry in England from the Fire of London to the Accession of George I
SECTION VII
History Of The Revival Of Masonry In The South Of England
SECTION VIII
From Revival In The South Of England Till The Death Of King George I
SECTION IX
Masonry In England During The Reign Of King George II
SECTION X
South England From George III To The End Of The Year 1779
SECTION XI
Remarkable Events From 1779 To 1791
SECTION XII
Masonry In England From 1792 To 1795
SECTION XIII
The History Of Masonry From 1795, To The End Of 1800
Form Of Certificate
Form Of Register
SECTION XIV
History From 1800, To The End Of The Year 1801
SECTION XV
History Of Masonry From 1801 To 1812
A COLLECTION OF ODES, ANTHEMS, AND SONGS
ENDNOTES