Jachin and Boaz; or, An authentic key to the door of Free-Masonry, both ancient and modern. : Calculated not only for the instruction of every new-made Mason; but also for the information of all who intend to become brethren. : Containing, I. A circumstantial account of all the proceedings in making a Mason, with the several obligations of an entered apprentice, fellow-craft, and master; the prayers, and also the sign, grip and pass-word of each degree. II. The manner of opening a lodge, and setting the craft to work. III. The entered apprentice, fellow-craft, and master's lectures, verbatim, as delivered in all lodges; with the song at the conclusion of each part. IV. The origin of Masonry; description of Solomon's temple; history of the murder of the grand master Hiram, by the three fellow-crafts; their discovery and punishment; the burial of Hiram by King Solomon's order; with the five points of fellowship, &c. V. The ceremony of the installment of the master of different lodges on St. John's Day. Description of the regalia, &c. VI. Ceremony observed at the funeral of a Mason. VII. A safe and easy method proposed, by which a man may gain admittance into any lodge, without passing through the form required, and thereby save a guinea or two in his pocket. VIII. Toasts, songs, &c. : Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, jewels, and emblematical ornaments belonging to Masonry: and an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. Interspersed with a variety of notes and remarks, sufficient to render the whole clear to the meanest capacity. : To which are added, a select collection of songs, and a list of toasts and sentiments, proper for the society of Free Masons.

Format:

Microformat

Author/Creator:

R. S.

Series:

Early American imprints. First series ; no. 34506.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Freemasonry--Rituals.

Freemasonry.

Masonic music.

Genre:

Songs.

Music.

Physical Description:

64 pages : illustrations ; (8vo)

4x6 in.

monochrome

service copy

negative

Place of Publication:

Boston: : Printed by J. Bumstead, for E. Larkin, Cornhill, 1798.

Notes:

Signed on p. [4]: R.S.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 34506).

Cited in:

Evans 34506

Lowens, I. Songsters, 150

OCLC:

55821582