Activities exercise book and complete the activity relating to the chapter in the a. This 2015 edition of the indiana blue book of masonic law is a compilation of the 1993 edition, together with all changes thereto through and including the 2015 annual meeting of the grand lodge of. Platos philosophy is at the core of modern freemasonry. Fort worth lodge is a fellowship of brothers united in a common pursuit of virtue. Lodge officer training course study guide revised 2011. The collection of rare masonic books compiled by j. He spends most of the treatise throwing out landmarks. A treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry albert g.
The working tools of a master mason are all the instruments of masonry. Find handbook of masonic law the grand lodge of the state of louisiana free and accepted masons 1978 by masons 1978 covid19 update may 8, 2020. Holy bible masonic edition 1957 freemasons bethlehem lodge no. If a lodge recognizes a brother as such a man and elevates him to the office of worshipful. While this is an extensive collection, it by no means represents a full and complete list and new editions and materials will be added as time progresses. Masonic code of south dakota constitution and bylaws of the grand lodge of ancient, free and accepted masons of south dakota revised and ordered printed by. 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. Accepted masons, state of texas 1922, by freemasons grand lodge of texas. The law of the land, which, in this instance, is the same as the law of masonry. These masonic penalties for serious infractions of masonic law may be inflicted after masonic trials with a verdict of guilty, but the punishment is usually. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. The title applies especially to the old testament, and more particularly to the five books of moses. It is proposed in this book, first to present the reader with a brief historical sketch of the rise and progress of the system of grand lodges.
The constitution and ordinances of the grand lodge, as the same may be amended from time to time, sometimes referred to as this. The constitution and ordinances of the grand lodge, as the same may be amended from time to time, sometimes referred to as this code. After the grand lodge of texas was formed, the ritual more followed the grand. Alexander in the late 1800s is being donated to the george washington masonic memorial library in august of 2012.
A mason may be expelled from his lodge and freemasonry in general if convicted of particularly serious violations of civil or masonic law. It describes ceremonies, including the those used for the three major initiations and the burial rite. A masonic lodge, often termed a private lodge or constituent lodge, is the basic organisational. The texas monitor is similar to the monitors of other states. Criminal liability for allowing a minor access to firearms in texas, under texas penal code 46. Program and the book entitled masonry and the mason, will answer most of your immediate questions and make you feel more at home with us while in the masonic environment. 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 principles of masonic law by albert gallatin mackey 1858. This 2015 edition contains a list of standard forms and other helpful information. The principles of masonic law by albert gallatin mackey.
Carter recorded in his book, masonry in texas, that texas masons contemporary with the battle of. According to masonic teachings the book of the law is the revealed word of god, and if lost we are left in darkness. The first book of masonic law published by the grand lodge of pennsylvania was entitled. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Where the statute law prohibits or commands certain conduct, masons, in obedience to their duties as good citizens in support of civil government, should obey.
Among the first americans to migrate to texas in the 1820s were a number of masons, including stephen f. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. The grand lodge of florida encourages all members of the craft to further their knowledge of lodge operation, especially those concerning the elected and appointed officers of each particular lodge. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link. The master mason uses the trowel to cement ties between masons, and to spread brotherly love. First i said masonic offence which is a little out dated so i will be politically correct about it. If you are a mason in good standing, you may borrow up to three books at a time for 21 days.
This 2015 edition of the indiana blue book of masonic law is a compilation of the 1993 edition, together with all changes thereto through and including the 2015 annual meeting of the grand lodge of indiana. Kennedy sheriff, leader of law and order faction of the regulatormoderator war, confederate. These subject areas are covered in an individual selfhelp study approach that addresses some basic concepts of masonry. 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.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. The handbook of texas online texas state historical. Austin attempted to organize a masonic lodge in 1828, when he and six other masons met at san felipe and petitioned the grand york lodge of. 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. Apr 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The lodge officers training program was designed to educate and test your knowledge of lodge procedures, business, penal code, and other areas. His sense of duty, temperance and fair play must be above reproach. Austin attempted to organize a masonic lodge in 1828, when he and six other masons met at san felipe and petitioned the grand york lodge of mexico for a charter dispensation.
Worshipful master must be an ardent student of the masonic law as well as its traditions and customs. Roynaynes hand book of freemasonry a complete manual. Illustrating the written and unwritten laws of freemasonry four years ago i wrote, and soon after published, a treatise on the principles of masonic law, which was received by the fraternity with a readiness that convinced me i had not miscalculated the necessity of such a work. Handbook of masonic law the grand lodge of the state of. In the united states, the trowel is especially assigned to this degree. Grand lodge of texas codebook page 3 my freemasonry. 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. In presenting to the fraternity a work on the principles of masonic law, it is due to. Where the statute law permits but does not command certain conduct, and the masonic law prohibits that conduct, then the mason must obey the masonic law as to that course of. In the consideration of the nature of the evidence that is to be given in masonic trials, it is proper that we should first inquire what classes of persons are to be deemed incompetent as witnesses. Additional lodge light activity exercise 5 chapter 5. A lodge chartered by or under dispensation from this grand lodge, unless the context indicates.
Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. The official monitor of the grand lodge of ancient free. Grand lodge alone has the inherent power of enacting laws and. The book of the law is an important symbol in the royal arch degree, concerning especially the tradition that this book was lost during the babylon captivity, and that it was among the treasures discovered during the building of the second temple. Florida has instituted a first letter cipher which is available to all master masons. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition. Ahiman rezon abridged and digested as a help to all that are or would be free and accepted masons. A masonic offense is the violation of the moral law, or the civil law, or of masonic obligations, or a violation of the laws, usages, and customs of masonry and, in a general way, a mason should be. 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. Disobedience and want of respect to masonic superiors is an offense for which the transgressor subjects himself to punishment. Illustrating the written and unwritten laws of freemasonry four years ago i wrote, and soon after published, a treatise on the principles of masonic. The only restriction is that it cannot be used in open lodge. We now refer to it as a masonic disciplinary violation the grand west had nothing to do with the.
Principles of masonic law by albert mackey ebook lulu. We now refer to it as a masonic disciplinary violation the grand west had nothing to do with the code book as it was presented to gl for a vote by a brother and it was the grand east that gaveled the vote of the attending past masters. Indiana blue book of masonic law mulberry lodge home. Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. A very interesting treatise on masonic law as it applies, or more correctly, relates to the common law and constitutional principles of the united states. The masonic manual, a pocket companion for the initiated by robert macoy. If you need an extended time, please call to let us know. The handbook of texas women project strives to expand on the handbook of texas by promoting a more inclusive and comprehensive history of texas.
The grand lodge of texas, ancient free and accepted masons is the largest of several. The committee on bylaws shall examine, consider and report its conclusions on all bylaws amendments to bylaws of subordinate lodges which may be referred to it. Masonic books herein are an assortment of masonic book recommendations, books about freemasonry, texts about its kindred sciences and materials about or relating to fraternity. As some of you know, texas grand lodge, passed resolution no.
Freemasonry the handbook of texas online texas state. The masonic fraternity, brought to the american colonies in the mideighteenth century, was well established in all of the united states by 1820. Item does not have any stains or tears of the pages. Buy principles of masonic law by albert mackey ebook online at lulu. The masters jewel masonic education the master mason. Morris utilized a coded book during ritual which violated masonic law in many. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. A late charge of 10 cents per day per book will be assessed until returned if we are not informed of additional time needed. The soldiers came across alsobrooks masonic apron and their leader, who was a mason, then. The book is a copy of the constitution and laws of the grand lodge of texas which ws presented to newlyinstalled junior warden. Although all the tools are available to the master mason, it is the trowel with which he must now work. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. The committee on bylaws shall examine, consider and report its conclusions on all bylaws amendments to bylaws of subordinate lodges which may be referred to it by this grand lodge or the grand master. The texas lawbook free speech, due process and trial by jury.
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. The books are full text and readable online free of charge. This preliminary overview, covering as it does a wide range of topics in a very condensed fashion, will undoubtedly do an injustice to some of the more complex areas of masonic jurisprudence, and may inadvertently. 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. There are many themes that are adopted in emulation ritual from platos writings. Law and tradition chapter 5 of the handbook provides a basic understanding of the difference between law and t r a d itio n. 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. Senior deacons and junior wardens in texas lodged should read this book to learn the intent, context, and underlying. If nothing else, i trust i have dispelled any myth that the book of constitution is a complete selfcontained code of masonic law.
Soon after the publication of the edition of 1769 of the book of constitutions, the. He spends most of the treatise throwing out landmarks by mackey and creating his own, much more concise list. There are seven middle market corporate law firms in the texas lawbook 50 in 2019 down from nine a year earlier. The principles of masonic law wikisource, the free online. Need advice texas masonic law and passage of resolution no. The author has isolated them and provided evidence of these. The texas middle market flat or firm, stable or stale.