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2009-09-28
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Thornburgh, George
Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason
together with the Ceremony of Installation, Laying Corner Stones, Dedications, Masonic Burial, Etc.
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"Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason" by George Thornburgh is a comprehensive guidebook focused on Masonic rituals and principles, written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a practical manual for Masons in the state of Arkansas and likely outlines the ceremonies and workings associated with the first three degrees of Freemasonry, as well as related rites like installations and funerals. The book aims to promote a deeper understanding of the beautiful ceremonies and tenets of the Masonic order. The beginning of the text introduces a structured layout, commencing with a dedication and preface that emphasizes Thornburgh's commitment to enhancing Masonic education. It details the content and order of ceremonial practices, announcing the need for a well-organized monitor to aid both beginners and seasoned members in effectively conducting lodge business and rituals. The early sections outline the opening procedures of a lodge, prayers, as well as foundational concepts of Masonic belief, highlighting the importance of moral rectitude and spiritual enlightenment in the Masonic journey. The foundational aspects of the work reflect both the ceremonial richness and the philosophical underpinnings of Freemasonry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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