Nmasonic book of constitutions pdf

This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who is identified as the author in an appendix printed in london in 1723. The us constitution and freemasonry a betrayal of the. It also contains accounts of the rights of lodges and members, and details of ceremonies, such as funerals, consecrations, installations, etc. So we have two constitutions plus the statutes along with the normal masonic caveat of edicts and decisions as well as the broader, and not commonly defined, landmarks. Andersons constitutions of 1723 freemason information. This book differs from the usual books on freemasonry, both in its subject matter and in its approach to the various subjects covered. The key event in the development of freemasonry into the one of the largest and most influential social organisations in the world was the establishment of a grand lodge in london in 1717, and the fundamental starting point for investigations into the early history of the grand lodge remains the book of constitutions of the freemasons published in london in february 1723. As the lodge is opened with the rising sun, in the name of t. Such a book dated as of today bears on the face of it little resemblance to the edition of 1723. Real patriots such as patrick henry, george mason and a few others saw it as a blueprint for empire and fought it. The striking similarities between the masonic constitutions and the articles of confederation, the u.

The book of constitutions of the antient grand lodge of england by. Book of constitutions craft plates jan 2017 944 kb book of constitutions general index jan 2017 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft nov 2018 592 kb. District grand lodge of guyana, freemasons hall, company path, georgetown, guyana secretary. Ancient charges of a free mason the ancient records of lodges beyond the sea. Represents the constant need to guard the secrets of freemasonry in thoughts, words, and actions. The first 1723 and second 1738 edition were written by rev.

Buck the symbolism of freemasonry or mystic masonry this great secret, this masters word, was know to and preserved in the mysteries of antiquity, and is embodied and preserved in the traditions and symbols of masonry today. Contains illustrations of all authorised jewels,chains collars and aprons. Rise and progress of freemasonry in illinois by e turnbull. A portion of the charge to the worshipful master at the time he is installed states, the book of constitutions, our masonic code, you are to search at all times. Our book of constitutions and bylaws establishes the committee on masonic education as the content developers responsible for deciding what should be provided to masons seeking education. Due to continuing restrictions against public gatherings, and a desire for minnesota masonry to be a partner in efforts to slow the community transmission of covid19, the following directives are to take immediate effect in this jurisdiction. The online version is fully searchable, whilst pdf copies can also be. The earliest record we have of such a work, is a manuscript.

It was taken by the grand lodge of ireland as the model for their book of constitutions in 1730. These documents outlined a history of masonry, tracing its origins to a biblical or classical root, followed by the regulations of the organisation, and the responsibilities of its different grades. Masonic constitutions, or illustrations of masonry. Book of constitutions of the grand lodge of kentucky. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. The constitutions of the freemasons, free pdf global grey. Each of these steps is either entirely consistent with andersons constitutions of the freemasons the foundational document of the premier grand lodge, published in 1723 and hereafter simply referred to as the book of constitutions, or historical masonic practice in north america, or both. Andersons constitution is the basis of modern freemasonry and its foundation of operation. Constitutions of his name as master of a lodge and author of this book, and in entry in the aberdeen mark book, of james anderson, glazier and mason and writer of this book.

A new edition of the constitutions was published in 1754, by john entick. By laws or regulations, being those written masonic rules of action, adopted by. These books will surely prove beneficial for you by upgrading your knowledge of freemasonry world. Cause it to be read in your lodge that none may pretend ignorance of the excellent precepts it enjoins. Were the accomplishment of such an herculean task possible, except after years of intense and unremitting labor, the unwieldy size of the book produced, and the heterogeneous nature of its contents, so far from inviting, would rather tend to distract attention, and the object of communicating a knowledge of the principles of masonic law, would. The constitutions of the freemasons was a constitution written for the premier grand lodge of england. Lewis masonic mark masons combined book of constitutions.

Remarks on some masonic book plates vol ii by pope in 1911. The secretary must make certain he has at all times an accurate list of the members of his lodge and their current address. He reverted to the charges as drawn up in 1723 into which, especially in the first charge, anderson had introduced various modifications in the 1738 edition. That the membership of the grand lodge and individual lodges shall be composed exclusively of men.

This constitution and the laws enacted thereunder shall be designated as the book of constitutions of the most worshipful grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado, hereinafter referred to as the book of constitutions. This was in 1670 and this james anderson is no doubt another person. To be read at the making of new brethren, or when the master shall order it. The code of constitutions downloadable pdf the code of the grand lodge of a. The online version is fully searchable, whilst pdf copies can be downloaded as follows.

The grand lodge was founded by eleven delegates, of whom andrew g. Apr 14, 2020 book of constitutions general index 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft 2018 591 kb. A second london edition, much expanded, appeared in 1738. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. It just happens most unfortunately that the minutes for the. Andersons constitutions of 1723 masonic service association on. A variety of stories and irregularities exist about its legitimacy and its foundation, yet, it remains an early canon of masonic history. This material is being distributed for the purpose of. Is the work that contains the rules and regulations of the order as decided by grand lodge. Book of constitutions general index 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft 2018 591 kb. Claudy introduction at your leisure hours, that you may improve in masonic knowledge, you are to converse with wellinformed brethren, who will always be as ready to give, as you will be ready to receive, instruction. The masonic seeding of our commercial republic scottish. The us constitution was a betrayal of the declaration of independence.

In presenting an american edition of andersons constitutions to the masonic fraternity, the publisher feels confident that there are but few readers in the order who have not dwelt with interest and delight on the pages of this most popular work popular at least with masons, and esteemed by them as. The explanation of the whole business appears to be that anderson in 1738 was not anxious to emphasize his associated with wharton, who after his term of office as grand master proved a renegade and jacobite and an enemy to the craft. Lewis masonic is a long established firm, founded in 1886, specializing in the publication of masonic texts. These documents are the constitutions and regulations of 1762 and the grand constitutions of 1786. Hundreds of masonic songbooks and books of constitutions over three centuries bear witness to the fellowship and harmony that results when brethren make music together.

Lodge, and published in 1723, entitled the book of constitutions of the. In 1774, about fifty years after andersons constitutions of 1723 were published, and. Ritual and illustrations of freemasonry by key to phi beta kappa. Andersons constitutions of 1738 by james anderson, may 30, 2004, kessinger publishing edition. Andersons constitutions of 1738 anderson, james, hughan, w. Sep 04, 2008 this is a new edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was originally produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who is identified as the author in an appendix printed in london in 1723. Inasmuch as the articles of union, 18, use the term holy royal arch and the early companions knew the order by that name, it may be thought that the word holy ought to be included in the title and commonly used in the text. Lodgequatuorcoronati, authorofthestoryofthecraft,etc. The title of this book may be thought to err by omission.

Masonic etiquette and instructions by authority of the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of oregon 1. Andersons constitutions were based on the gothic constitutions and on the general regulations which had been compiled first by george payne in 17207. The royal arch regulations taken from the 2019 edition of the book of constitutions are available for download in pdf format as a read only document. Accepted the latin accipere, receive, was from ad, meaning to, and capere, meaning take, therefore to take, to receive. Information was developed to assist brothers on their masonic journey. Book of constitutions of the ancient and honorable fraternityof free and accepted masons containing their history, charges, regulations, etc collected and digested by order of the grand lodge from their old records, for use of the lodges. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. Introduction to freemasonry entered apprentice by carl h. The constitutions of the freemasons, containing the history, charges, regulations and of that most ancient and right worshipful fraternity, for the use of the lodges contains a number of standard masonic commandments and rules including obedience to the rule of a higher power in this iteration the interpretation is strictly christian however. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by albert c. There are a number of masonic manuscripts that are important in the study of the emergence of freemasonry. The bill of rights was added at their insistence as a defense against the constitution.

Book of constitutions freemasons lodge under united. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. Grand lodge of ancient, free and accepted masons of the state of illinois. In presenting an american edition of andersons constitutions to the masonic fraternity, the publisher feels confident that there are but few readers in the order who have not dwelt with interest and delight on the pages of this most popular work popular at least with masons, and esteemed by them as the written landmarks of masonry. A chartered lodge is a body of masons congregating and working by virtue of a charter granted by the grand lodge.

Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. Download the constitutions of the freemasons en pdf for free. Masonic education in illinois has twopronged setup. The second edition of andersons constitutions sets forth. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Home mark masons combined book of constitutions and yearbook 20172018. He directed that twelve rods should be laid up in the holy of holies of the tabernacle, one for each tribe. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england online. Most numerous are the old charges or constitutions. Our rich collection of freemasonry books includes the bestselling book of constitutions united grand lodge of england and mark masons combined book of constitutions and yearbook 2014 2015.

Constitutions of the ancient fraternity of f and am by j hervey. The updated 2019 book of constitutions is available to view and download online from. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. The 1723 edition of the constitutions was edited and reprinted by benjamin franklin in philadelphia in 1734, becoming the first masonic book printed in america. Masonic symbols secret symbols of masons and their hidden. This is available through the new online mori system or from the office of the grand secretary. The official website of freemasonry in nottinghamshire. Andersons constitutions of 1738 may 30, 2004 edition. This pamphlet is now in the library of the grand lodge of iowa, being one of the most valuable books of the celebrated bower col lection.

Includes booklets information for the guidance of members of the craft 2019 edition and new information about masonic charities. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance to. Notwithstanding the way in which grand lodge received the work after its publication, it took its place as the official manual, so that the fact that it was not official but essentially a private affair was entirely lost sight of. This is the seminal work of american masonry, edited and published by one of the founding fathers, and of great importance. Then called a lewis, the focus of the company was exclusively on ritual books from masonic craft degrees through to the masonic side orders. The passive apprenticeship and initiation, but after the participle of this was acceptus. The book of constitutions is the rule book of the united grand lodge of england that regulates all lodges and freemasons. It gathers together a series of discussion papers prepared by the author and presented to various masonic bodies during the last forty years. Means in pdf creator remove page the purchase of masonic books and his time in reading them. Hughan adds at the sale of his spencers masonic library in 1875, it was purchased by me for the late mr. All your masonic questions answered plus lodge info, news, events, diary, whats on and much, much. The constitutions of the freemasons james anderson. The constitutions was edited and reprinted by benjamin franklin in philadelphia in 1734, becoming the first masonic book printed in america.

The constitutions of the freemasons by james anderson. For the book of constitutions of 1738 there is a new approbation altogether. Download the constitutions of the freemasons pdf by james andersonfrom the preface. The two constitutions are the part i want to focus on for a bit, tonight. Masonic music music has always played an essential role in freemasonry, whether heard in public at the grave of a brother mason, during a masonic dinner, or in the tiled lodge. Justice finds us all even when actions, thoughts, and words are hidden. Book of constitutions of the grand lodge of kentucky free and accepted masons containing the constitution, code for masonic trials, and other information twelfth edition prepared by joseph r. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.

But there are few men who have the means, the time, and the inclination for the purchase of numerous books, some of them costly and difficult to be obtained, and for the close and. Allied masonic degrees ritual no 4 red cross of babylon. Book of constitutions craft rules sept 2016 281 kb book of constitutions craft plates may 2016 916 kb book of constitutions general index may 2016 258 kb book of constitutions grand charity dec 2015 52 kb. December, 1871, at the masonic hall in the city of victoria, was duly organized, the grand master elect and the grand officers elect and. A masonic symbol of well grounded hope and a well spent life. The following are the principal editions of the book of constitutions to have been published since the formation of the united grand lodge of england.