In or we have a code book that is like our code of ethics and actions. Still i think it should be required for every mason both new and old. We, your committee on work, to whom was referred that part of the revision of taylors monitor by r. Everything texas masons need to be a texas freemason. Freemasonry items which include texas cipher, texas masonic aprons, texas freemason gifts, texas masonic rings, texas freemasonry books. Your name goes on left side above pocket, lodge information goes on right chest. Full text of the official monitor of the grand lodge of texas.
Reminds us that we should be ever watchful and guarded in our thoughts, words and actions, particularly when before the enemies of masonry. I think it will fit almost any of the blue ciphers, not just california. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. All newly raised mms are given theirs the night the are raised, and everyone in attendance signs it. Texas cipher king solomons lone star macoy publishing. This book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. It describes ceremonies, including the those used for the three major initiations and the burial rite. The attached documents, manuals and forms intended to assist the lodge secretary in the administration of the lodge. To purchase any of the merchandise listed, print and complete this form, then mail with payment to. Our extensive collection of masonic books features masonic books, scottish rite books, metaphysical books, rosicrucian books, fiction and literature, masonic bibles and co masonic books.
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Secretary and other frequent user of the blue book familiarize himself with each of the general sections, and thus, a thorough knowledge of masonic jurisprudence in michigan can easily be obtained by continual and careful examination of the blue book itself. The freemasons cipher is sometimes called the pigpen cipher, because the alphabet is written into a grid of lines, which may look like pigpens, and a cross shape from two diagonal lines. A letter is enciphered by drawing the shape of the cell that encompasses. The lodge officers training program was designed to educate and test your knowledge of lodge procedures, business, penal code, and other areas. Does texas not have a ritual book issued to master masons. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. The grand lodge of texas, ancient free and accepted masons is the largest of several governing bodies of freemasonry in the state of texas, being solely of the ancients tradition and descending from the ancient grand lodge of england, founded in 1751. My freemasonry freemason information and discussion forum.
Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. If you are a mason in good standing, you may borrow up to three books at a time for 21 days. Austin attempted to organize a masonic lodge in 1828, when he and six. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. That agreeable to an ancient masonic custom in all regular and well governed lodges,it was then neccessary that i should be reminded to deposit something of a metalic kind, not for its intrisic worth or value, but that it might be laid upon among the relics in the archives of the lodge, as a memorial that i was therein made a mason. Lodge reporting documents, manuals and forms masons of. I understood there were some updates that needed to be made before glot would approve its use throughout texas. Freemasonry the handbook of texas online texas state. Stock and custom masonic merchandise, made to order regalia and collectibles. Grand lodge of texas codebook page 10 my freemasonry. Monitor of the lodge texas masonic freemasonry ritual book.
Texas long sleeve oxford shirt, easy care oxford, button down collar, twobutton cuffs, left chest pocket. Worth masonic aprons, cases, regalia, and accessories masonic regalia good brothers providing affordable quality regalia to all brethren, old and new. Among the first americans to migrate to texas in the 1820s were a number of masons, including stephen f. To keep a visitors book to attend upon trials and meetings for taking evidence to furnish copies of all evidence taken on trials where an. Ive been able to translate some of the book, it is very interesting, but it was accompanied by another book that says almost the same things, but not in code. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Civil war era apron that belonged to william millard alsobrook from north. Michigan masonic monitor and ceremonies 1948 small navy blue book good shape. The 10 digit isbn is 0880532599 and the digit isbn is 9780880532594. The grand lodge of texas does not accept online orders at this time. The information on this chart comes from various sources.
The monitor has model speeches and prayers for various occasions, and defines the order of masonic processions. Masonic formation 7 the masonic secret 7 symbolism 8 expectationsby you, of the fraternity and vice versa 9 officers of a masonic blue lodge 10 becoming a mason duties and rights of entered apprentices 28 proficiency and advancement 29 mentorship 33 the california masonic code 33 masonic landmarks 34 history of freemasonry 34. Lodge state of california adopted july 2009, 2 the masonic ritual adopted by this mwphgl, 3 mackeys jurisprudence of freemasonry, and 4 macoys worshipful masters assistant. Emulation ritual 123 emulation working emulation lectures 123. The texas monitor is similar to the monitors of other states.
The masonic exchange offers the best quality and value in masonic rings, regalia, aprons, jewelry, gifts, masonic lodge and more. These subject areas are covered in an individual selfhelp study approach that addresses some basic concepts of masonry. I ordered it for a texas blue book and it fits perfectly. The book of constitutions, guarded by the tilers sword reminds us that we should. The masonic fraternity, brought to the american colonies in the mideighteenth century, was well established in all of the united states by 1820. For the 21st century masonic officer tools for the 21st century mason volume 2 james hatcher on. If you need an extended time, please call to let us know.
The masonic exchange rings, gifts, lodge and accessories. The masonic grand lodge library and museum of texas, located at 715 columbus in waco, texas, is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization. Discussion in freemasonry in texas started by plustax, nov. Carter, it was founded as the grand lodge of the republic of texas, a. Freemasons have used ciphers since at least the 18th century. Inside the front cover, it says to be returned to the lodge incase of loss or the death of the person it was loaned to. This book is indispensable to any texas mason who needs to catch up or keep fresh. Texas code book my freemasonry freemason information. Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. It is completely meaningless to anyone outside masonry and thus is a true code book. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic doctrine.
The title of this book is king solomon and his followers. The grand lodge was formed after the end of wwii to provide soldiers a place to meet and conduct masonic. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. Grand lodge of texas book store the grand lodge of texas.
I found a book from a masonic lodge that is in code, page 1. Local masonic lodges in texas is a product of co 2 consulting group, inc. We also have a red, purple, and black book for the chapter, council, and commandery. May 08, 2011 this book appears to be a guide for the ceremonies of freemasonry. I dont think most of the brothers who object to publishing a standard book of work thin its about retention, at least not directly. It is a constant transformation through the use of masonic symbols, rituals, and teachings on a journey of return to the center of our being. 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. The soldiers came across alsobrooks masonic apron and their leader, who was a mason, then. Customer services be welcome to contact us, by email, by phone or by skype. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. A poor blind candidate, who has long wandered in masonic darkness, and now desires to be brought from darkness to light, and receive a part of the rights, lights, and benefits of this worshipful lodge, erected to god and dedicated to the holy saints john, as many a brother and. Build relationships and leverage tech to win more work. Coderitual books my freemasonry freemason information.
Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. By code book do you mean a cipher or the masonic code. Easy data entry entry and powerful analytics reporting gives you actionable data. Texas cipher only official ritual book approved by the grand lodge of texas a. A free masonic secretarys database tool, generic enough for any masonic lodge to use but simple enough for anyone to pickup. Freemason bluebook masonic lodge freemasonry scribd. If anyone has definiteinformation for additions or changes on this chart, please send email to paul m. Discussion in the voting booth started by blake bowden, aug 9.
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