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 if 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 password of each degree, with the ceremony of the mop and pail. II. The manner of opening a lodge, and letting 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 Soloman'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 Soloman'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. Ceremonies used at the funeral of a mason. VII. A safe and easy method proposed, by which a man may obtain admittance into any lodge, without passing through the form required, and thereby save a guinea or two in his pocket. VIII. Anthems, Odes, Songs, &c. Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, jewels, and emblematic ornaments belonging to masonry, and an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. Interspersed with variety of notes and remarks, necessary to explain and render the whole clear to the meanest capacity. To which is now added, A new and accurate list of all the English regular lodges in the world, according to their seniority, with the dates of each constitution, and days of meeting. By a gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge; a frequent visitor at the Queen's Arms, St. Paul's Church-Yard; the Horn, in Fleet-street; Crown and Anchor, Strand; and the Salutation, Newgate-street. A new edition, greatly enlarged and improved.
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Unknown, [Man]. 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 if 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 password of each degree, with the ceremony of the mop and pail. II. The manner of opening a lodge, and letting 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 Soloman'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 Soloman'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. Ceremonies used at the funeral of a mason. VII. A safe and easy method proposed, by which a man may obtain admittance into any lodge, without passing through the form required, and thereby save a guinea or two in his pocket. VIII. Anthems, Odes, Songs, &c. Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, jewels, and emblematic ornaments belonging to masonry, and an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. Interspersed with variety of notes and remarks, necessary to explain and render the whole clear to the meanest capacity. To which is now added, A new and accurate list of all the English regular lodges in the world, according to their seniority, with the dates of each constitution, and days of meeting. By a gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge; a frequent visitor at the Queen's Arms, St. Paul's Church-Yard; the Horn, in Fleet-street; Crown and Anchor, Strand; and the Salutation, Newgate-street. A new edition, greatly enlarged and improved.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 15034, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/15034. Accessed 2025-07-13.
Unknown, [Man]. 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 if 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 password of each degree, with the ceremony of the mop and pail. II. The manner of opening a lodge, and letting 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 Soloman'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 Soloman'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. Ceremonies used at the funeral of a mason. VII. A safe and easy method proposed, by which a man may obtain admittance into any lodge, without passing through the form required, and thereby save a guinea or two in his pocket. VIII. Anthems, Odes, Songs, &c. Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, jewels, and emblematic ornaments belonging to masonry, and an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. Interspersed with variety of notes and remarks, necessary to explain and render the whole clear to the meanest capacity. To which is now added, A new and accurate list of all the English regular lodges in the world, according to their seniority, with the dates of each constitution, and days of meeting. By a gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge; a frequent visitor at the Queen's Arms, St. Paul's Church-Yard; the Horn, in Fleet-street; Crown and Anchor, Strand; and the Salutation, Newgate-street. A new edition, greatly enlarged and improved. London: Elizabeth Newbery, William Nicoll, 1786.
Unknown , [. (1786). 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 if 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 password of each degree, with the ceremony of the mop and pail. ii. the manner of opening a lodge, and letting 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 soloman'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 soloman'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. ceremonies used at the funeral of a mason. vii. a safe and easy method proposed, by which a man may obtain admittance into any lodge, without passing through the form required, and thereby save a guinea or two in his pocket. viii. anthems, odes, songs, &c. illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, jewels, and emblematic ornaments belonging to masonry, and an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. interspersed with variety of notes and remarks, necessary to explain and render the whole clear to the meanest capacity. to which is now added, a new and accurate list of all the english regular lodges in the world, according to their seniority, with the dates of each constitution, and days of meeting. by a gentleman belonging to the jerusalem lodge; a frequent visitor at the queen's arms, st. paul's church-yard; the horn, in fleet-street; crown and anchor, strand; and the salutation, newgate-street. a new edition, greatly enlarged and improved. London: Elizabeth Newbery. William Nicoll.
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Suggestions and Comments for 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 if 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 password of each degree, with the ceremony of the mop and pail. II. The manner of opening a lodge, and letting 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 Soloman'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 Soloman'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. Ceremonies used at the funeral of a mason. VII. A safe and easy method proposed, by which a man may obtain admittance into any lodge, without passing through the form required, and thereby save a guinea or two in his pocket. VIII. Anthems, Odes, Songs, &c. Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, jewels, and emblematic ornaments belonging to masonry, and an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. Interspersed with variety of notes and remarks, necessary to explain and render the whole clear to the meanest capacity. To which is now added, A new and accurate list of all the English regular lodges in the world, according to their seniority, with the dates of each constitution, and days of meeting. By a gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge; a frequent visitor at the Queen's Arms, St. Paul's Church-Yard; the Horn, in Fleet-street; Crown and Anchor, Strand; and the Salutation, Newgate-street. A new edition, greatly enlarged and improved.