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Alban, the protomartyr of england, who was a zealous patron of the craft, obtained from carausius, the british emperor, a charter for the masons to hold a general council, and gave it the name of assembly. It does no good to claim the mantle of excellence if your lodge is not wellversed in the ritual and the masonic law of your jurisdiction. He also studied law, and graduated from harvard university in 1787 second in his class, with high honors. The object of the lodge is to create a place where those divisions are left outside, so masons can engage in. Freemasons must have this book in their library, read it throughout, digest it, and keep it at hand, when dealing with matters related to masonic law. What was lawful in one age became crime in the next.

The principles of masonic law wikisource, the free. The grand lodge of maine exercises exclusive masonic jurisdiction in this state, and any lodge. No lodge can, at an extra meeting, alter or amend the proceedings of a regular meeting. If this page contains some material that you want to link to but you dont want your visitors to have to scroll down the whole page just hover your mouse over the relevent paragraph and click the bookmark icon that appears to the left of it. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons. Some principles of the masonic law addeddate 201404 19. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Grand lodge alone has the inherent power of enacting laws and. 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 law of royal arch masonry in south carolina 1897. As mans sense of justice developed with increasing needs and responsibilities, his ideas of legal enactments altered and changed.

The master mason uses the trowel to cement ties between masons, and to spread brotherly love. The general principles of constitutional law in the united states of america. Read story the principles of masonic law a treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemas by gutenberg with 1,161 reads. I appreciate the freedom to travel whatever path may be most. If such were not the rule, an unworthy master might, by stealth, convoke an extra meeting of a part of his lodge, and. The ritual is the cypher of abbreviations which constitutes the key to the. The principles of masonic law pdf albert gallatin mackey. Previous part 2 next part 4 officers, or of the right to hold office, will be freely admitted. No matter the race, station or creed, all just and upright men, free by birth, of mature age, sound judgment and strict morals may. Masonic ceremonies describe a moral code, using basic principles that are common to all religions.

This book will open your eyes on how freemason works. Its easy to link to paragraphs in the full text archive. Collection gutenberg contributor project gutenberg language english. Latin, greek, french, dutch, and spanish languages. But the words of the old regulation seem expressly, and without equivocation, to. The principles of masonic law kindle edition by mackey. 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. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. Project gutenbergs the principles of masonic law, by albert g. The first historical notice that we have of the formation of a supreme controlling body of the fraternity, is in the gothic constitutions which assert that, in the year 287, st. Custom now in england and in other parts of europe, as well as in some few portions of this country, is adverse to the regulation. Nonmasonic books located at this site although it can be utilized as reference as it has to do informally with masonry. Full text of a text book of masonic jurisprudence a g mackey see other formats. Freemasonry is a system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols.

The lex non scripta, or unwritten law of freemasonry is derived from the traditions, usages and customs of. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced. The principles of masonic law by niamhnaylor issuu. It is based upon the law of divine revelation, therefore, any covenant, affirmation, declaration, assumption, prescription, or requirement derogatory thereto, or i. Some principles of the masonic law internet archive. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. Unknown the history of law and law making is the history of civilization. Nor can a lodge anticipate or postpone it unless by a dispensation from the grand master. Section f the election of officers shall be held at the first regular or called meeting in january.

The principles of masonic law by albert mackey is the most important and complete masonic law book and the basic reference used by all masonic law books writers who came after mackey. Free constitutional law books download ebooks online. From our membership agreement lulu is a place where people of all ages, backgrounds, experience, and professions can publish, sell, or buy creative content such as novels, memoirs, poetry, cookbooks, technical manuals, articles, photography books, childrens books, calendars, and a host of other content that defies easy categorization. Adams was a determined opponent of the secret society and fraternity of freemasonry, the masonic lodge. The working tools of a master mason are all the instruments of masonry. Foundations of masonic law masonic dictionary masonic. The history of law and law making is the history of civilization. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. With the principles of masonic law, this secret society has established a hidden lodge from the. A treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry.

This video looks at some of the rules, regulations and legal practices of lodge and grand lodge operation. The principles of masonic law a treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry language. Grand lodge of maine, in accordance with the wellsettled principle of masonic law, that the lodges in every independent state are of right entitled to form a grand lodge for that state. Stuart parker past grand master grand lodge of manitoba to deliver the opening address is to have the only opportunity given to a speaker at this conference to exercise freedom of choice as to subject matter. Full text of foundations of masonic law see other formats foundations of masonic law short talk bulletin vol. The grand secretary shall note on the personal and masonic history form the date of delivery to and receipt from the nominee. The tenets or fundamental principles of ancient freemasonry. In presenting to the fraternity a work on the principles of masonic law, it is due to those for whom it is intended, that something should be said of the design with. A treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry new york. In presenting to the fraternity a work on the principles of masonic law, it is due to those for whom it is intended, that something should be said of the design with which it has been written, and of the plan on which it has been composed. The principles of masonic law a treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks. A treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry by albert g. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. A treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry by mackey, albert g.

The principles of masonic law wikisource, the free online library. The principles of masonic lawchapter xvi wikisource. This book explains things very well and provides a better understanding of the masonic principles. Passing from the consideration of the law, which refers to masons in their congregated masses, as the constituents of grand and subordinate lodges, i next approach the discussion of the law which governs, them in their individual capacity, whether in the inception of their masonic life.

The laws which govern the institution of freemasonry are of two kinds, unwritten and written, and may in a manner be compared with the lex non scripta, or common law, and the lex seripta, or statute law of english and american jurists. The issue of masonic regularity, past and present policy studies. Masonic lodge members promise never to bring anything offensive or defensive into the lodge with them both weapons and words. The principles of masonic law 1856 by albert mackey. The written masonic law of oregon may generally be said to be composed of the code, the ritual and the manual. Masonry is everywhere, and for the ardent freemason, it can be found in movies, science fiction writings, and even childrens books. The deputy grand master, senior grand warden, and junior grand warden. Maine masonic text book masonic grand lodge of maine. Freemasons have a set of basic principles that they all live by. Overview of freemasonry prepared by wanda alger, september 20 to become a mason, the initiate goes through the lue lodge which is 3 separate degrees of advancement. The principles of masonic law by albert gallatin mackey.

The new officers will assume their duties at the close of that meeting. Freemasons must have this book in their library, read it throughout, digest it, and keep it at hand, when dealing with matters related to masonic law read more. It is based upon the law of divine revelation, therefore, any covenant, affirmation, declaration, assumption, prescription, or requirement derogatory thereto, or i n conflict therewith, is void. Full text of foundations of masonic law internet archive. Masonic books that are located in someone elses website.

Nearly every genre has something to add, and ive personally found masonic meaning in many nonserious readings. The masonic society is organized exclusively as a center of union for freemasons who desire to study and promote the mystic art, its history, philosophy, rites, customs, and practices while promoting the common good and general welfare of its community by espousing and promulgating those tenets of freemasonry that bring about civic betterment. The principles of masonic law is written by albert gallatin mackey, an american writer and physician who is remembered for his writings on freemasonry and. Freemasonry stands for the reverence of god and the proper place of individual faith in society. The blue lodge is the foundation of all freemasonry organizations. Although all the tools are available to the master mason, it is the trowel with which he must now work. Proficiency is an essential function of any observant lodge, because we must know both what we are doing, and why, if we seek to uphold the highest standards of our respective grand lodges.