A Ritual of Freemasonry: Illustrated by Numerous Engravings : to which is Added a Key to the Phi Beta Kappa, the Orange, and Odd Fellows Societies ; with Notes and RemarksW. Gowans, 1853 - 269 pages |
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Page xvi
... the state of Connecticut . † I presume to say , speaking within due bounds , that I saw him give ma sonic signs at least thirty times in the course of the day and evening . But all these acts of fraud and deception are of xvi INTRODUCTION .
... the state of Connecticut . † I presume to say , speaking within due bounds , that I saw him give ma sonic signs at least thirty times in the course of the day and evening . But all these acts of fraud and deception are of xvi INTRODUCTION .
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... give it away or consume it . The national privileges are an estate entailed from generation to generation , and they can neither be the subject of gift , exchange , nor surrender , by those who enjoy the usufruct , or temporary ...
... give it away or consume it . The national privileges are an estate entailed from generation to generation , and they can neither be the subject of gift , exchange , nor surrender , by those who enjoy the usufruct , or temporary ...
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... give it the worst possible construction , —and when op- posed , it is seldom " kind , ” - the catastrophe precipitated by its own con- spiracies and conduct was alone , on the discovery being made , what pro- duced such powerful ...
... give it the worst possible construction , —and when op- posed , it is seldom " kind , ” - the catastrophe precipitated by its own con- spiracies and conduct was alone , on the discovery being made , what pro- duced such powerful ...
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... give additional interest to the work . Orangeism is principally confined to Ireland , where it originated . It has lately been altered , changed , and adapted to the present condition of society there . It was contrived by a clandestine ...
... give additional interest to the work . Orangeism is principally confined to Ireland , where it originated . It has lately been altered , changed , and adapted to the present condition of society there . It was contrived by a clandestine ...
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... gives one rap , with his gavel , and says , Brother junior deacon , -the first care of congregated Masons ? Junior deacon rises on his feet , at the same time gives this sign , [ see plate 4 , fig . 1. ] and says , To see the lodge ...
... gives one rap , with his gavel , and says , Brother junior deacon , -the first care of congregated Masons ? Junior deacon rises on his feet , at the same time gives this sign , [ see plate 4 , fig . 1. ] and says , To see the lodge ...
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Page 68 - ... also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home and the mourners go about the streets...
Page 218 - But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
Page 84 - Lord is gracious: to whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Page 68 - ... because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets : or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was : and the spirit shall return unto GOD Who gave it.
Page 207 - And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
Page 209 - When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
Page 133 - Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Page 217 - Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
Page 101 - Saying These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.
Page 100 - And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you.