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J. Bowring, Second Degree Board (Detail) [1819] (Public Domain Image)
Symbolical Masonry
by H.L. Haywood
[1923]

Symbolical Masonry is a treasure-house of Masonic lore, including discussions of key concepts of the first three degrees, along with an extensive study guide. Haywood goes into details about such mysteries as the Letter 'G', the two pillars, and the legend of Hiram Abiff. Not merely a rote discussion of the rituals and regalia of the lodge, Haywood attempts to get the reader to think critically about the background of these topics, enhancing their understanding of the rich history of Freemasonry.--J.B. Hare

Title Page
The M. S.A. National Masonic Library
Preface
Contents
Introduction
Part One: The First Step
Chapter I. An Introduction to the First Step
Chapter II. The Petition for Membership
Chapter III. The Ballot
Chapter IV. Worthy and Well-Qualified
Chapter V. The Hoodwink
Chapter VI. The Cable Tow
Chapter VII. The Lodge
Chapter VIII. The Entrance
Chapter IX. The Sharp Instrument
Chapter X. Invoking the Blessing of Deity
Chapter XI. Circumambulation
Chapter XII. Approaching the East
Chapter XIII. The Altar
Chapter XIV. The Obligation
Chapter XV. The Three Great Lights
Chapter XVI. The Lesser Lights
Chapter XVII. Lux e Tenebris
Chapter XVIII. Words, Grips and Tokens
Chapter XIX. The Rite of Salutation
Chapter XX. The Apron
Chapter XXI. Destitution
Chapter XXII. The Northeast Corner
Chapter XXIII. Working Tools of an Entered Apprentice
Part Two: The Second Step
Chapter XXIV. An Introduction to the Second Step
Chapter XXV. Passing
Chapter XXVI. Square on the Breast
Chapter XXVII. The Scripture Reading From Amos
Chapter XXVIII. The Oblong Square
Chapter XXIX. Due Form
Chapter XXX. Working Tools of a Fellow Craft
Chapter XXXI. The Ashlars
Chapter XXXII. The Middle Chamber
Chapter XXXIII. Operative and Speculative
Chapter XXXIV. The Two Great Pillars
Chapter XXXV. The Globes
Chapter XXXVI. The Ascent
Chapter XXXVII. The Builde
Chapter XXXIX. The Liberal Arts and Sciences
Chapter XL. The Ephraimitish War, and Corn, Wine and Oil
Chapter XLI. The Letter G
Part Three: The Third Step
Chapter XLII. An Introduction to the Third Step
Chapter XLIII. The Vital Parts of the Breast
Chapter XLIV. The Golden Bowl and the Silver Cord
Chapter XLV. That Which Was Lost
Chapter XLVI. The Trowel
Chapter XLVII. The Hiramic Legend
Chapter XLVIII. Eternal Life
Chapter XLIX. The Lion's Paw
Chapter L. The Emblems
Chapter LI. The Emblems (Continued)
Chapter LII. The Emblems (Continued)
Chapter LIII. The Emblems (Continued)
Chapter LIV. Conclusion


Appendix: Questions for Discussion

Index

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To me it stands for everything I want out of life. To know myself. To be associated with truth and honesty. To truly be a brother and friend.
I have no biological brothers and that makes my desire to become a Mason even more passionate. Because as a friend to my fellow men I always treat them with the utmost respect as I would expect in return. I want to experience being associated with like minded men who strive daily to become better men.
Masonry in a sense runs deep in my family. My late grandfather was a Mason as well as a Shriner. I also have uncles who are Masons and a good bit of friends I have known throughout my life have matriculated into Masonry. My grandmother was very active in OES and my mom joined a few years back. Though these people close to me sparked the initial interest, I have my own reasons to want to take on my journey when the time comes.
Overall it means being the best person that I can be while helping others be the best that they could be.

 

Bro. Denrique, as a fifth generation Freemason I really understand where you are coming from.

 

Five generations!! That's really cool. I hope one day maybe I can have generations after myself to follow in my footsteps once I take my journey @MaineMason

 

I will not have children but it it my hope that my bi-racial nephews will feel a call to the Craft.

 

I'm sure that they will. It's a great thing to be apart of and I can't wait to become one. They shall see the great man around them and they shall follow if it is in their hearts. I look at it this way if they are exposed to it and it sticks they won't part from it and before you know it you will be welcoming them with open arms! @MaineMason

 

I hope they see those diplomas on the walls of their uncles and grandfathers and great-grandfahters and ask.

 

Letting my light shine among men.