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The Solomonic grimoires 142

The Greater Key of Solomon S. L. MacGregor Mathers (trans.)12

Mathers' Key of Solomon, Book One: the circle, the conjurations, the experiments.

The Construction Of The Circle.p. 19 · also p. 27 of Key of Solomon the KingTake thou the Knife, the Sickle, or the Sword of Magical Art consecrated after the manner and order which we shall deliver unto thee in the Second Book.
The Conjuration.p. 26 · also p. 36 of Key of Solomon the KingO ye Spirits, ye I conjure by the Power, Wisdom, and Virtue of the Spirit of God, by the uncreate Divine Knowledge, by the vast Mercy of God, by the Strength of God, by the Greatness of God, by the Unity of God; and…
The License To Departp. 38In the Name of ADONAI, the Eternal and Everlasting One, let each of you return unto his place; be there peace between us and you, and be ye ready to come when ye are called.
The Conjuration Of The Firep. 39 · also p. 54 of Key of Solomon the KingI conjure thee, O Creature of Fire, by Him who removeth the Earth, and maketh it tremble, that thou burn and torment these Spirits, so that they may feel it intensely, and that they may be burned eternally by thee.
The License To Depart.p. 39By the virtue of these Pentacles, and because ye have been obedient, and have obeyed the commandments of the Creator, feel and inhale this grateful odour, and afterwards depart ye unto your abodes and retreats; be…
How To Know Who Has Committed A Theft.p. 46 · also p. 61 of Key of Solomon the KingTake a Sieve, after burning one-half teaspoonful of Incense, and suspend it by a piece of cord wherewith a man has been hung, which should be fastened round the circumference of the rim.
Of The Experiment of Invisibility, and How it Should Be Performedp. 48If thou wishest to perform the Experiment of Invisibility, thou shalt follow the instructions for the same.
How To Render Oneself Invisible.p. 49Make a small image of yellow wax, in the form of a man, in the month January and in the day and hour of Saturn, and at that time write with a needle above the crown of its head and upon its skull which thou shalt…
How To Make The Magic Garters.p. 51Take enough of the skin of a stag to make two hollow tubular Garters, but before stitching them up thou shalt write on the side of the skin which was next the flesh the words and characters shown in Figure 8, with…
The Manner Of Performing The Operation.p. 54 · also p. 68 of Key of Solomon the KingOn a Sunday before sunrise, between the 10th of July and the 20th of August, when the moon is in the Sign of the Lion, thou shalt go unto the place where thou shalt know either by interrogation of the Intelligences,…
Of the Experiment of Seeking Favour and Love.p. 56 · also p. 70 of Key of Solomon the KingIf thou wishest to perform the Experiment of seeking favor and love, observe in what manner the Experiment is to be carried out, and if it he dependent upon the day and the hour, perform it in the day and the hour…
How Extraordinary Experiments and Operations Should be Prepared.p. 58We have spoken in the preceding Chapters of common experiments and operations, which it is more usual to practice and put in operation, and therein thou mayest easily see that we have told thee sufficient for their…

The Greater Key of Solomon, Book Two S. L. MacGregor Mathers (trans.)15

Mathers' Key of Solomon, Book Two: the preparations, the instruments, the pentacles.

THE CONJURATION.p. 10O Lord God Almighty, be propitious unto me a miserable sinner, for I am not worthy to raise mine eyes unto heaven, because of the iniquity of my sins and the multitude of my faults.
THE EXORCISM OF THE WATER.p. 12 · also p. 112 of Key of Solomon the KingI exorcise Thee, O Creature of water, by Him who hath created thee and gathered thee together into one place so that the dry land appeared, that thou uncover all the deceits of the Enemy, and that thou cast out from…
THE BENEDICTION OF THE SALT.p. 13 · also p. 113 of Key of Solomon the KingThe Blessing of the Father Almighty be upon this Creature of Salt, and let all malignity and hindrance be cast forth hencefrom, and let all good enter herein, for without Thee man cannot live, wherefore I bless thee…
Of The Garments And Shoes Of The Art.p. 14 · also p. 114 of Key of Solomon the KingThe exterior habiliments which the Master of the Art should wear ought to be of linen, as well as those which he weareth beneath them; and if he hath the means they should be of Silk.
Of Places Wherein We May Conveniently Execute The Experiments Andp. 16The places best fitted for exercising and accomplishing Magical Arts and Opera- tions are those which are concealed, removed and separated from the habitations of men.
Of The Knife, Sword, Sickle, Poniard, Dagger, L ance, Wand, Staff, and Otherp. 18In order to properly carry out the greatest and most important Operations of the Art, various Instruments are necessary, as a Knife with a white hilt, another with a black hilt, a short Lance, wherewith to trace…
Of The Formation Of The Circle.p. 23Having chosen a place for preparing and constructing the Circle, and all things nec- essary being prepared for the perfection of the Operations, take thou the Sickle or Scimitar of Art and stick it into the centre of…
THE EXORCISM OF INCENSE.p. 25 · also p. 124 of Key of Solomon the KingO God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, deign to bless this odoriferous Incense so that it may receive strength, virtue, and power to attract the Good Spirits, and to banish and cause to retire all hostile…
THE EXORCISM OF THE FIRE.p. 25 · also p. 125 of Key of Solomon the KingI exorcise thee, O Creature of Fire, by Him through Whom all things have been made, so that every kind of Phantasm may retire from thee, and be unable to harm or deceive in any way, through the Invocation of the Most…
Of The Pen, Ink, And Colours.p. 30 · also p. 129 of Key of Solomon the KingAll things employed for writing, &c., in this Art, should be prepared in the follow- ing manner: Thou shalt take a male gosling, from which thou shalt pluck the third feather of the right wing, and in plucking it…
Of The Pen Of The Swallow And Of The Crow.p. 31 · also p. 130 of Key of Solomon the KingTake the feather of a Swallow or of a Crow, and before plucking it thou shalt say: May Holy MICHAEL the Archangel of God, and MIDAEL and MIRAEL, the Chiefs and Captains of the Celestial Army, be my aid in the…
THE EXORCISM OF THE BAT.p. 32CAMIACH, EMOIAHE, EMIAL, MACBAL, EMOII, ZAZEAN, MAIPHIAT, ZACRATH, TENDAC, V ULAMAHI; by these Most Holy Names, and the other Names of Angels which are written in the Book ASSAMAIAN, I conjure thee O Bat (or whatever…
THE CONJURATION OF THE REED.p. 33 · also p. 132 of Key of Solomon the KingI conjure thee by the Creator of all things, and by the King of Angels, Whose Name is EL SHADDAI, that thou receivest strength and virtue to flay this animal and to construct the parchment whereon I may write the…
CONJURATION.p. 36EXTABOR, HETABOR, SITTACIBOR, ADONAI, ONZO, ZOMEN, MENOR, ASMODAI, ASCOBAI, COMATOS, ERIONAS, PROFAS, ALKOMAS, CONAMAS, PAPUENDOS, OSIANDOS, ESPIACENT, DAMNATH, EHERES, GOLADES, TELANTES, COPHI, ZADES, ye Angels of…
THE CONSECRATION OF THE BOOKp. 39 · also p. 137 of Key of Solomon the KingMake a Book, containing sixteen pages, from V irgin Parchment, and write therein, with red ink, the Prayers for all the Operations, the Names of the Angels in the form of Litanies, their Seals and Characters; the…

Key of Solomon the King S. L. Macgregor Mathers18 + 15 shared

The Key of Solomon in another setting; the second witness to 064 and 066.

OF THE DAYS, AND HOURS, AND OF THE VIRTUES OF THEp. 20WHEN2 thou wishest to make any experiment or operation, thou must first prepare, beforehand, all the requisites which thou wilt find described in the following Chapters: observing the days, the hours, and the other…
STRONGER AND MORE POTENT CONJURATIONp. 39IF they then immediately appear, it is well; if not, let the Master uncover the consecrated Pentacles which he should have made to constrain and command the Spirits, and which he should wear fastened round his neck,…
AN EXTREMELY POWERFUL CONJURATIONp. 47BEHOLD us again prepared to conjure ye by the Names and Symbols of God, wherewith we are fortified, and by the virtue of the Highest One.
OF THE EXPERIMENT CONCERNING THINGS STOLEN, ANDp. 59My beloved Son, if thou findest any Theft, thou shalt do as is hereinafter ordained, and with the help of God thou shalt find that which hath been taken away.
THE MANNER OF CAUSING THE SIEVE TO TURN, THATp. 62Take a Sieve and stick into the outside of the rim the open points of a pair of scissors, and having rested the rings of the said opened scissors on the thumb-nails of two persons, let one of them say the following…
OF THE EXPERIMENT OF INVISIBILITY, AND HOW ITp. 62IF thou wishest to perform the Experiment of Invisibility, thou shalt follow the instructions for the same.
HOW61 TO MAKE THE MAGIC GARTERSp. 65TAKE enough of the skin of a stag to make two hollow tubular Garters, but before stitching them up thou shalt write on the side of the skin which was next the flesh the words and characters shown in Figure 8, with…
XIII. HOW TO MAKE THE MAGIC CARPET PROPER FORp. 66MAKE a Carpet of white and new wool, and when the Moon shall be at her full, in the Sign of Capricorn and in the hour of the Sun, thou shalt go into the country away from any habitation of man, in a place free from…
HOW TO MAKE THE MAGIC CARPET PROPER FORp. 66MAKE a Carpet of white and new wool, and when the Moon shall be at her full, in the Sign of Capricorn and in the hour of the Sun, thou shalt go into the country away from any habitation of man, in a place free from…
XIV. HOW TO RENDER THYSELF MASTER OF A TREASUREp. 68THE Earth being inhabited, as I have before said unto thee, by a great number of Celestial Beings and Spirits, who by their subtilty and prevision know the places wherein treasures are hidden, and seeing that it…
HOW TO RENDER THYSELF MASTER OF A TREASUREp. 68THE Earth being inhabited, as I have before said unto thee, by a great number of Celestial Beings and Spirits, who by their subtilty and prevision know the places wherein treasures are hidden, and seeing that it…
XVI. HOW OPERATIONS OF MOCKERY, INVISIBILITY, ANDp. 71EXPERIMENTS relating to tricks, mockeries, and deceits, may be performed in many ways.
HOW OPERATIONS OF MOCKERY, INVISIBILITY, ANDp. 71EXPERIMENTS relating to tricks, mockeries, and deceits, may be performed in many ways.
XVII. HOW EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIMENTS AND OPERATIONSp. 72WE have spoken in the preceding Chapters of common experiments and operations, which it is more usual to practise and put in operation, and therein thou mayest easily see that we have told thee sufficient for their…
HOW EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIMENTS AND OPERATIONSp. 72WE have spoken in the preceding Chapters of common experiments and operations, which it is more usual to practise and put in operation, and therein thou mayest easily see that we have told thee sufficient for their…
THE PRAYER.p. 107HERACHIO, ASAC, ASACRO, BEDRIMULAEL, TILATH, ARABONAS, IERAHLEM, IDEODOC, ARCHARZEL, ZOPHIEL, BLAUTEL, BARACATA, EDONIEL, ELOHIM, EMAGRO, ABRAGATEH, SAMOEL, GEBURAHEL, CADATO, ERA, ELOHI, ACHSAH, EBMISHA, IMACHEDEL,…
OF THE WATER, AND OF THE HYSSOPp. 126IF it be necessary to sprinkle with water anything required in the Art it should be clone with a Sprinkler.
OF THE LIGHT, AND OF THE FIREp. 126IT hath been ever the custom among all nations to use fire and light in sacred things.

Lesser Key of Solomon Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers10

The Lesser Key: the Goetia's conjurations, from the circle to the licence to depart.

THE MAGICAL CIRCLEp. 63 · also p. 25 of The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the bThis is the Form of the Magical Circle of King Solomon, the which he made that he might preserve himself therein from the malice of these Evil Spirits.
THE HEXAGRAM OF SOLOMONp. 67 · also p. 26 of The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the bTHIS is the Form of the Hexagram of Solomon, the figure whereof is to be made on parchment of a calf's skin, and worn at the skirt of thy white vestment, and covered with a cloth of fine linen white and pure, the…
THE PENTAGRAM OF SOLOMONp. 68 · also p. 26 of The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the bTHIS is the Form of Pentagram of Solomon, the figure whereof is to be made in Sol or Luna (Gold or Silver), and worn upon thy breast; having the Seal of the Spirit required upon the other side thereof.
THE ADORATION AT THE BATHp. 81 · also p. 29 of The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the b"Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, O Lord! and I shall be clean: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." And at the putting on of thy garments thou shalt say: THE ADORATION AT THE INDUING OF THE…
THE CONJURATION TO CALL FORTH ANY OF THE AFORESAID SPIRITSp. 82 · also p. 29 of The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the bI DO invocate and conjure thee, O Spirit, N.33; and being with power armed from the SUPREME MAJESTY, I do strongly command thee, by BERALANENSIS, BALDACHIENSIS, PAUMACHIA, and APOLOGIAE SEDES; by the most Powerful…
THE SECOND CONJURATIONp. 84 · also p. 30 of The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the bI DO invocate, conjure, and command thee, O thou Spirit N., to appear and to show thyself visibly unto me before this Circle in fair and comely shape, without any deformity or tortuosity; by the name and in the name…
THE INVOCATION OF THE KINGp. 88 · also p. 32 of The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the bO THOU great, powerful, and mighty KING AMAIMON, who bearest rule by the power of the SUPREME GOD EL over all spirits both superior and inferior of the Infernal Orders in the Dominion of the East; I do invocate and…
THE CONJURATION OF THE FIREp. 90 · also p. 33 of The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the bI CONJURE thee, O fire, by him who made thee and all other creatures for good in the world, that thou torment, burn, and consume this Spirit N., for everlasting.
THE LICENSE TO DEPARTp. 94 · also p. 35 of The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the bO THOU Spirit N., because thou hast-diligently answered unto my, demands, and hast been very ready and willing to come at my call, I do here license thee to depart unto thy proper place; without causing harm or…
CONJURATIONSp. 101Yse Conjuratiouns of ye Books Goetia in ye Lemegeton which Solomoun ye Kynge did give unto Lemuel hys sonne rendered into ye Magicall or Angelike Language by our Illustrious and ever Glorious Frater, ye Wise…

The Pauline Art (Lemegeton, Book III) Anonymous1

The Pauline Art, the Lemegeton's third book.

The Prayerp. 20“O thou great & blessed N my Angel Guardian, vouchsafe to descend from thy Holy mansion which is Celestial with thy holy influence & presence into this Crystal Stone, that I may behold thy glory & enjoy thy society,…

Ars Almadel (Lemegeton, Book IV) Anonymous1

Ars Almadel, the Lemegeton's fourth book.

The Invocationp. 7O thou great, blessed and glorious Angel of God (N), who rulest and is the chief governing Angel in the (number) Chora or Altitude.

Ars Nova (Lemegeton, Book V) Anonymous1

Ars Nova, the Lemegeton's fifth book.

The Mighty Orationp. 8By the most great & almighty power of Alpha & Omega, Jehovah & Emmanuel, and by him that divided the Red Sea & by that great power that turned all the waters & rivers of Egypt into blood & turned all the dust into…

Heptameron, or Magical Elements Peter de Abano2

The Heptameron: the conjurations for each day of the week.

The Conjuration of Munday.p. 12Conjuro & confirmo super vos Angeli fortes & boni, in nomine Adonay, Adonay, Adonay, Eie, Eie, Eie, Cados, Cados, Cados, Achim, Achim, Ja, Ja, Fortis, Ja, qui apparuis monte Sinai, cum glorificatione regis Adonay,…
The Conjuration of Saturday.p. 18Conjuro & confirmo super vos Caphriel vel Cassiel, Machatori, & Seraquiel Angeli fortes & potentes: & per nomen Adonay, Adonay, Adonay, Eie, Eie, Eie, Acim, Acim, Acin, Cados, Cados, Ina vel Ima, Ima, Saclay, Ja,…

The Grand Grimoire Unknown author9

The Grand Grimoire: the pact with the spirit, orations and dismissal.

First Offeringp. 6“I offer you this victim, O great ADONAY, ELOHIM, ARIEL and JEHOVA, and this in the honor, glory and power of your superior and to all if the spirits, be so kind, O great ADONAY, as to appreciate it.
First Orationp. 8“O great living God, the only and same person, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, I adore you with the most profound respect and I submit myself to your saintly and woryour custody with full faith.
Second Orationp. 8"O great living God, who created man to be happy in this life and who created everything for our needs, and who said that everything shall be dependent on man; be favorable and do not permit that the rebel spirits…
First Invocation to Emperor Luciferp. 9"Emperor Lucifer, prince and master of the rebel spirits, I implore you to abandon your dwelling, in whatever part of the world you should be, to come and speak to me.
Second Invocation to Emperor Luciferp. 9"I command and entreat you Emperor Lucifer, by the authority of the great living God, by the power of EMMANUEL his Son, your only master and mine, and by virtue of his precious blood which he spilled to liberate man…
Third Invocation to Emperor Luciferp. 9“I command you, Emperor Lucifer, by the great living God, his dear son and the Holy Ghost and by the power of the great ADONAY, ELOHIM, ARIEL AND JEHOVa, to appear now or send me your ASTAROTH.
Method of Dismissalp. 12I leave you in peace and I will permit you to retire to wherever you please, to return immediately with my invocation.
Oration to Protect Oneself from Evil Spiritsp. 17"O omnipotent Father, O Mother, the most tender of all mothers, O admirable example of the sentiments, O Son, O flower of all sons, soul, spirit, harmony and number of all orders, preserve us, protect us, guide us…
How to Make Solomon’s Mirrorp. 22The manner upon which the Cabbalist Scholars relied to make the Mirror of Solomon, David’s son, who had the gift of wisdom and the occult science; this mirror is made in forty-eight days, starting from the New Moon…

The Black Pullet Anonymous2

The Black Pullet: talismans and their prayers.

First Prayer.p. 41The Celestial Fire above is an incorruptable flame, always scintillating, the source of life, fountain of all the Beings, and principle of all things.
Second Prayer.p. 41There is in God as immense profundity of flame; the heart ought not, however, to fear to touch or to be

Sixth And Seventh Books Of Moses Johann Scheibel7

The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses: the seals and their conjurations.

Conjuration Of Eleazar, The Son Of Aaronp. 35The inscriptions on the seal are to be read as follows:
Conjuration Of The Laws Of Mosesp. 41The inscription on the seal must be read as follows;
Conjuration of Three Angelsp. 75GEBRIL! MEACHUEL! NESANEL!--By the lamp of the threefold eternal light, let N.N. appear before me.
Chapter 5. Conjuration Of The Laws Of Mosesp. 76KEISEHU, NISCHBA, LAWEMSO--How to be God, so swarest Thou to our parents.
Chapter 7. Conjuration Of Eleazarp. 79DUWATU, BUWATIE, BEMAIM--I come to you on the water! Bring me up N.N.!
Sunday Sabbathp. 90keep holy unto the Lord Sabaoth, Adonai, Tetragrammaton
The Use Of The Sealsp. 94If these great princes do not appear immediately on the foregoing Citations, or if they hesitate in their obedience, then cast frankincense and myrrh upon burning coals; when the smoke arises, place the spirit seal…

The Book of Ceremonial Magic (illustrated edition) Arthur Edward Waite36

Waite's Book of Ceremonial Magic, which prints the rites of the grimoires side by side; illustrated edition.

THE INVOCATION OP A GENIUS IN THE CRYSTALp. 67 · also p. 69 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicThe ceremony is performed facing towards that quarter of heaven in which the sign is situated.
THE PRAYER AT CALLINGp. 70 · also p. 72 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicThou great, mighty and blessed angel of God N., who rulest as the chief and first governing Angel in the first choir or altitude in the East, under the great Prince of the East whom you obey, who also is set over you…
CONCERNING THE INVOCATION OF EVIL SPIRITSp. 72 · also p. 75 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicIf we would call any evil Spirit to the circle, it first behoveth us to consider and to know his nature, to which of the planets it agreeth, and what offices are distributed to him from the planet.
BENEDICTION OF THE INKp. 134 · also p. 117 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicLord God Almighty, Who rulest all and reignest through all eternity, Who dost fulfill great wonders in Thy creatures, grant unto us the grace of Thy Holy Spirit by means of this pen.
BENEDICTION OF THE SALTp. 139 · also p. 121 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicGod of gods and Lord of lords, Who hast created all things out of nothing, and hast especially designed salt for human health, bless and sanctify this salt, and may I so use it that all things which are in this…
Concerning Incense and Fumigationp. 145 · also p. 124 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicThe Grimorium Verum prescribes a cruse or chafing-dish for fumigation, adding, with a decorative redundance corresponding to its impossible spirit, that it should be filled with freshly kindled coal and fresh fire,…
SECOND EXORCISMp. 146 · also p. 124 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI exorcise thee, O impure Spirit, who art the phantom of the Enemy.
THIRD EXORCISMp. 146 · also p. 124 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicDeign, O Lord, to sanctify this creature, so that it may become a signal remedy for the human race, and the salvation of our souls and bodies, through the invocation of Thy Most Holy Name, that so all creatures which…
EXORCISM OF THE LIGHTED COALp. 146 · also p. 124 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI exorcise thee, O creature of Fire, by Hint Who hath made all things!
THE PENTAGRAM OF SOLOMONp. 187 · also p. 142 of The Book of Ceremonial Magicmen. The ceremonial circle must be drawn towards that side to which the spirit who is to be called is attributed. 1 The triangle into which Solomon summoned the rebellious demons must be made two feet outside this…
THE MAGICAL CIRCLEp. 188 · also p. 142 of The Book of Ceremonial Magicand should be worn upon the white vestment of the operator, together with the seal of the spirit, which must be exhibited on his appearance--to compel obedience and assumption of the human form.
FIRST CONJURATIONp. 191 · also p. 143 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI invoke and conjure thee, O Spirit N., and, fortified with the power of the Supreme Majesty, I strongly command thee by BARALAMENSIS, BALDACHIENSIS, PAUMACHIE, APOLORESEDES and the most potent princes GENIO,…
INVOCATION OF THE KINGp. 193 · also p. 145 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicO thou great and powerful King AMAYMON, Who rulest by the power of the Supreme God, EL, over all Spirits, superior and inferior, but especially over the Infernal Order in the Dominion of the East, I invoke and…
THE LICENSE TO DEPARTp. 195 · also p. 147 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicO Spirit N., because thou hast diligently answered my demands, I do hereby license thee to depart, without injury to man or beast.
CONJURATION TO LUCIFERp. 197Having repeated seven times the conjuration addressed to one of these superior spirits, the same will forthwith manifest to perform whatsoever shall be desired.
ANOTHER CONJURATIONp. 198 · also p. 149 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI conjure thee, N., by the great living God, the Sovereign Creator of all things, to appear under a comely human form, without noise and without terror, to answer truly unto all questions that I shall ask thee.
THE GRAND KABALISTIC CIRCLEp. 202 · also p. 152 of The Book of Ceremonial Magictheir places within the triangle, and, regardless of any noises, may set the two candlesticks and the two vervain crowns on the right and left sides of the triangle within the circle.
THE GREAT CIRCLE OF WHITE MAGICp. 203 · also p. 153 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicYou should also be careful, says the Grimoire, to have no alloyed metal about your person, except a gold or silver coin wrapped in paper, which you must fling to the spirit when he appears outside the circle, so as…
SECOND PRAYERp. 203 · also p. 153 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicO great and living God, Who hast created man to enjoy felicity in this life, Who hast adapted all things for his necessities, and didst declare that everything should be made subject to his will, be favourable to…
SECOND CONJURATIONp. 204 · also p. 143 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI command and I adjure thee, Emperor Lucifer, as the representative of the mighty living God, and by the power of Emanuel, His only Son, Who is thy master and mine, and by the virtue of His precious blood, which He…
THIRD CONJURATIONp. 205 · also p. 144 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI adjure thee, Emperor Lucifer, as the agent of the strong living God, of His beloved Son and of the Holy Ghost, and by the Power of the Great ADONAY, ELOIM, ARIEL and JEHOVAM, to appear instantly, or to send thy…
CONJURATION AND DISCHARGE OF THE SPIRITp. 209 · also p. 156 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicO Prince Lucifer, I am, for the time, contented with thee. I now leave thee in peace, and permit thee to retire wheresoever it may seem good to thee, so it be without noise and without leaving any evil smell behind…
EXORCISMp. 214 · also p. 160 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI exorcise thee, O impious Satan, who, when thy power has passed away, dost still pretend to impose a tyrant yoke on man.
UNIVERSAL CONJURATIONp. 224 · also p. 168 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI, N., do conjure thee, O Spirit N., by the living God., by the true God., by the holy and all-ruling God, Who created from nothingness the heaven, the earth, the sea and all things that are therein., in virtue of…
CONJURATION OF THE BOOKp. 225 · also p. 168 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI conjure thee, O Book, to be useful and profitable unto all who shall have recourse to thee for the success of their affairs.
CONJURATION OF THE DEMONSp. 226 · also p. 169 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
WHAT MUST BE SAID IN COMPOSING THE CIRCLEp. 227 · also p. 169 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicO Lord, we fly to Thy virtue! O Lord, confirm this work! What is operated in us becomes like dust driven before the wind, and the Angel of the Lord pausing (sic), let the darkness disappear, and the Angel of the Lord…
THE MAGIC CIRCLE OF HONORIUSp. 228 · also p. 170 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicADONAY, JAH, TETRAGRAMMATON, SADY. The earth is the Lord's and all those who dwell therein, because He established it upon the seas and prepared it in the midst of the waves. Who shall ascend unto the mountain of the…
CONJURATION OF THE KING OF THE EASTp. 229 · also p. 170 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI conjure and invoke thee, O powerful King of the East, MAGOA, by my holy labour, by all the names of Divinity, by the same of the All-Powerful: I command thee to obey, and to come to me, or that failing, forthwith…
CONJURATION OF THE KING OF THE SOUTHp. 230 · also p. 170 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicO EGYM, great King of the South, I conjure and invoke thee by the most high and holy Names of God, do thou here manifest, clothed with all thy Power; come before this circle, or at least send me forthwith Fadal,…
CONJURATION OF THE KING OF THE WESTp. 230 · also p. 170 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicO BAYMON, most potent King, who reignest in the Western quarter, I call and I invoke thee in the name of the Deity!
CONJURATION OF THE KING OF THE NORTHp. 230 · also p. 171 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicO thou, AMAYMON, King and Emperor of the Northern Parts, I call, invoke, exorcise and conjure thee, by the virtue and power of the Creator, and by the virtue of virtues, to send me presently, and without delay,…
CONJURATIONS FOR EACH DAY OF THE WEEKp. 231 · also p. 173 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicThis experience is commonly performed in the circle between eleven and twelve o'clock, or between three and four.
§ 2. Concerning Venereal Experimentsp. 241 · also p. 3 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicWe have seen that the sorcerer of the Middle Ages was usually squalid and necessitous; hence he coveted treasures: he was usually despised, and hence he longed for mastery, for the prestige of mystery and the power…
A CONJURATION FOR THE SPIRIT GUARDIANS OF HIDDEN TREASUREp. 260 · also p. 196 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI cite, require and command thee, Human Spirit, who frequentest this place, and in thy life hast interred thy treasure p.
A CONJURATION COMPELLING OBEDIENCEp. 261 · also p. 197 of The Book of Ceremonial MagicI adjure and command thee, Human Spirit, to appear before me under the similitude of fire.

The Book of Ceremonial Magic Arthur Edward Waite28 + 35 shared

Waite's Book of Ceremonial Magic in a second setting; the second witness to 033.

CHAPTER 1. THE ANTIQUITY OF MAGICAL RITUALSp. 25THE ordinary fields of psychological inquiry, largely in possession of the pathologist, are fringed by a borderland of occult and dubious experiment into which pathologists may occasionally venture, but it is left…
CHAPTER 2. THE RITUALS OF TRANSCENDENTAL MAGICp. 42THE term transcendental must not be interpreted in any exalted or philosophical sense when it is used, informally and conventionally enough, in such a connection as the present.
CHAPTER 3. COMPOSITE RITUALSp. 61BY far the most important class of Magical Rituals is that which incorporates elements both of Black and White procedure-so called.
Invocation of a Supreme Rulerp. 69O mighty and potent Prince Samael, who art the ruler and governor of the first hour of the day by the decree of the Most High God, King of Glory; I, the servant of the Most High, do desire and entreat you by three…
CHAPTER 4. THE RITUALS OF BLACK MAGICp. 83THE four specific and undisguised handbooks of Black Magic, all in the French language, but in three cases, like so much of the Ceremonial literature, possessing Italian connections, real or imputed, are:--
THE GOËTIC CIRCLE OF THE BLACK PULLETp. 101The range of human ambition recognised by Ceremonial Magic being always somewhat restricted, it is not surprising that the offices of these talismans frequently overlap one another, or that some of them correspond…
PREPARATORY PRAYERp. 109Lord God ADONAY, Who hast formed man out of nothing to Thine own image and likeness, and me also, unworthy sinner as I am, deign, I pray Thee, to bless ✠ and sanctify this water, that it may be healthful to my body…
CHAPTER 2. THE INITIAL RITES AND CEREMONIESp. 111THE Key of Solomon the King is the only ordinary Magical Ritual which regulates the operations of Magical Art in accordance with a formal attribution of certain hours in the day and night to the rule and influence of…
PRAYER OR CONJURATIONp. 113I conjure thee, O form of this instrument, by the authority of God the Father Almighty, by the virtue of Heaven and the stars, by the virtue of the Angels, by that of the elements, by that of stones and herbs, and in…
EXORCISM OF THE INKp. 117I exorcise thee, creature of Ink, by ANSTON, CERRETON, STIMULATOR,117 ADONAY, and by the name of Him Whose one Word created all and can achieve all, that so thou shall assist me in my work, that my work may be…
INVOCATIONp. 120ADIRAM, DALMAY, LAUDAY, TETRAGRAMMATON, ANERETON,136 and all ye holy angels of God, be ye here and deign to impart virtue unto this skin, that it may be properly conserved, and that all things thereon written may…
EXORCISM OF THE SALTp. 121I exorcise thee, creature of salt, by the living, God, by the God of gods and the Lord of lords, that all illusions may depart from thee, and that so thou mayst serve to make the virgin chart.
FIRST EXORCISMp. 124O God of Abraham ✠, God of Isaac ✠, and God of Jacob ✠, vouchsafe to bless and sanctify these creatures, of whatsoever species they may be, so that they may obtain virtue and Power to discern good spirits from bad,…
§ 2. Concerning The Rite Of Conjuration, From The Lemegetonp. 142In communicating with the seventy-two spirits, the age of the Moon should be observed, for it is affirmed on the authority of Solomon that all days are profitable save the second, fourth, sixth, ninth, tenth, twelfth…
PRAYER AT VESTINGp. 142By the figurative mystery of this holy vestment, I will clothe me with the armour of salvation in the strength of the Most High, ANCOR, AMICAR, AMIDES, THEODONIAS, ANITOR, that so the end which I desire may be…
THE INVOCATION OF SCIRLINp. 149HELON ✠, TAUL ✠, VARF ✠, PAN ✠, HEON ✠, HOMONOREUM ✠, CLEMIALH ✠, SERUGEATH ✠, AGLA ✠, TETRAGRAMMATON ✠, CASOLY ✠.
CHAPTER 6. THE MYSTERIES OF INFERNAL EVOCATION ACCORDING TO THE GRAND GRIMOIREp. 150THE Grand Grimoire divides with the Grimoire of Honorius the darksome honour of an intelligible and unmutilated Ritual of Black Magic.
§ 1. The Rite Of Lucifugep. 151THE Grand Grimoire divides with the Grimoire of Honorius the darksome honour of an intelligible and unmutilated Ritual of Black Magic.
INITIAL OFFERINGp. 151I immolate this victim to Thee., O grand ADONAY, ELOIM, ARIEL and JEHOVAM, to the honour, glory and Power of Thy Name, which is superior to all Spirits.
CONCERNING A TRUE REPRESENTATION OF THE GRAND KABALISTIC CIRCLEp. 152You must begin by forming a circle with strips of kid's skin, fastened to the ground by means of your four nails.
FIRST PRAYERp. 153O great and living God, subsisting in one and the same person, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost; I adore Thee with the deepest veneration., and I submit with the liveliest confidence to Thy holy and sufficient…
§ 2. Concerning The Genuine Sanctum Regnum, Or The True Method Of Making Pactsp. 158There are two kinds of pacts, says the Grimorium Verum, the tacit and the manifest; but know at the same time that among the several kinds of spirits there are some which bind and some which do not bind, save only in…
GRAND CONJURATION OF SPIRITS WITH WHOM IT IS SOUGHT TO MAKE A PACTp. 159Emperor Lucifer, Master of all the revolted Spirits, I entreat thee to favour me in the adjuration which I address to thy mighty minister, LUCIFUGE ROFOCALE, being desirous to make a pact with him.
PLATE IX: THE GOËTIC CIRCLE OF PACTSp. 160Thereupon throw him your pact, which must be written with your own hand on a sheet of virgin parchment; it should be worded as follows, and signed with your own blood:--I Promise the grand LUCIFUGE to reward him in…
Chapter 7. The Method Of Honoriusp. 163THE Grimoire of Honorius is perhaps the most frankly diabolical of all the Rituals connected with Black Magic, and yet, as we have already seen, its enormities have been much exaggerated.
CONCERNING THE FIGURE OF THE CIRCLEp. 169Circles should be described with charcoal or holy water, sprinkled with the wood of the blessed Cross.266 When they have been duly made, and the words have been written about the circle, the holy water which has…
Concerning the Experiment of Lovep. 180Whatsoever person be the object of this experiment, whether man or woman, it is needful in making it to observe the proper day and hour.
THE INVOCATION OF URIELp. 189To succeed in this operation, it is needful that whosoever makes the experiment shall do in all things as hereinafter enjoined.

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The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, Book I S. L. MacGregor Mathers (trans.)1

The Sacred Magic of Abramelin, Book I.

AN INVOCATION OF THE GOOD SPIRITS.p. 24“In the Name of the Blessed and Holy Trinity, I do desire ye, strong and mighty Angels (here name the Spirit or Spirits you would have appear), that if it be the Divine Will of Him Who is called Tetragrammaton, etc.,…

Magus, A Complete System Of Occult Philosophy Book 2 Francis Barrett20

Barrett's Magus, Book II: consecrations, benedictions and the conjurations for every day.

The Consecration Of Waterp. 65SO in the consecration of water, we must commemorate that God has placed the firmament in the midst of the waters, and likewise that God placed the fountain of waters in the earthly paradise, from whence sprang four…
Consecration Of Firep. 66AND likewise, in the consecration of fire, we are to commemorate that God hath created the fire to be an instrument to execute his justice, for punishment, vengeance, and the expiation of sins; also, when God comes…
The Consecration Of Oilp. 67AND likewise in the consecration of oil and perfumes we are to mention such things as are consonant to this purpose, as of the holy anointing oil mentioned in Exodus, and divine names significant thereunto; such as…
Of The Benediction Of Lights, Lamps, Wax, &Cp. 68NOW, the blessing of the lights, lamps, wax, &c. is taken from the fire, and whatever contains the substance of the flame, and whatever similitudes are in the mysteries, as the seven candlesticks which burn before…
The Consecration Of Places, Ground, Circle, Etcp. 69THEREFORE when you would consecrate any place or circle, you should take the prayer of Solomon used in the dedication and consecration of the temple; you must likewise bless the place by sprinkling with holy water…
An Invocation Of The Good Spiritsp. 74IN the name of the blessed and Holy Trinity, I do desire thee, strong, and mighty angels (here name the spirits you would have appear) that if it be the divine will of him who is called Tetragrammaton, &c.
The Particular Form Of The Lamenp. 75THE invocation being made, the good angels will appear unto you which you desire, which you shall entertain with a chaste communication, and licence them to depart.
OF THE PARTICULAR COMPOSITION OF THE MAGICAL CIRCLEp. 81THE following instructions are the principal and sum total of all we have said, only we have brought it rather into a closer train of experiment and practice than any of the rest; for here you may behold the distinct…
Exorcisms, Benedictions, And The Conjurationsp. 82THE following instructions are the principal and sum total of all we have said, only we have brought it rather into a closer train of experiment and practice than any of the rest; for here you may behold the distinct…
BENEDICTION of PERFUMES.p. 83THE God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, bless here the creatures of these kinds, that they may fill up the power and virtue of their odours; so that neither the enemy nor any false imagination may be able to…
The Manner of Working.p. 84LET the moon be increasing and equal, if it can then be conveniently done; but especially let her not be combust, or in Via Combusta, which is between fourteen degrees of Libra and fourteen degrees of Scorpio.
Considerations And Conjurations For Every Day In The Weekp. 89Here follow the CONSIDERATIONS and CONJURATIONS for every Day in the Week; and first of
The CONJURATION for SUNDAY.p. 89I CONJURE and confirm upon you, ye strong and holy angels of God, in the name Adonai, Eye, Eye, Eya, which is he who was, and is, and is to come, Eye, Abray; and in the name Saday, Cados, Cados, sitting on high upon…
The CONJURATION of MONDAY.p. 90I CONJURE and confirm upon you, ye strong and good angels, in the name Adonai, Adonai, Adonai, Adonai, Eye, Eye, Eye; Cados, Cados, Cados, Achim, Achim, Ja, Ja, strong Ja, who appeared in mount Sinai with the…
The CONJURATION of TUESDAY.p. 90I CONJURE and call upon you, ye strong and good angels, in the names Ya, Ya, Ya; He, He, He; Va, Hy, Hy, Ha, Ha, Ha; Va, Va, Va; An, An, An; Aia, Aia, Aia; El, Ay, Elibra, Elohim, Elohim; and by the names of the high…
The CONJURATION of WEDNESDAY.p. 91I CONJURE and call upon you, ye strong and holy angels, good and powerful, in a strong name of fear and praise, Ja, Adonay, Elohim, Saday, Saday, Saday; Eie, Eie, Eie; Asamie, Asamie; and in the name of Adonay, the…
The CONJURATION of THURSDAY.p. 92I CO NJ U RE and confirm upon you, ye strong and holy angels, by the names Cados, Cados, Cados, Eschercie, Escherei, Eschercie, Hatim, Ya, strong founder of the worlds; Cantine, Jaym, Janic, Anic, Calbot, Sabbac,…
The CONJURATION of FRIDAY.p. 93I CONJURE and confirm upon you, ye strong and holy angels, by the names On, Hey, Heya, Ja, Je, Saday, Adonai, and in the name Sadai, who created four-footed beasts, and creeping things, and man, in the sixth day, and…
The CONJURATION of SATURDAY.p. 94I CONJURE and confirm upon you, Caphriel, or Cassiel, Machator, and Seraquiel, strong and powerful angels; and by the name Adonai, Adonai, Adonai; Eie, Eie, Eie; Acim, Acim, Acim; Cados, Cados; Ima, Ima, Ima; Salay,…
Of The Making Of The Crystal And The Form Of Preparation For A Visionp. 98PROCURE of a lapidary good clear pellucid crystal, of the bigness of a small orange, i.

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Transcendental Magic: Ritual Eliphas Levi2

Lévi's Ritual of Transcendental Magic.

THE BLAZING PENTAGRAMp. 41the Apocalypse, beholds this same star fall from heaven to earth.
Conditions of Success in Infernal Evocationsp. 91(1) Invincible obstinacy; (2) a conscience at once hardened to crime and most prone to remorse and fear; (3) affected or natural ignorance; (4) blind faith in all that is incredible; (5) an utterly false idea of God.

Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum W. Wynn Westcott (ed.)5

Lévi's Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum, the tarot trumps as a rite.

THE MAGICAL RITUAL OF THEp. 12Listen to the words of Solomon which he spake to his
Exorcism of Water.p. 26Jacob, whose voice is heard in the great waters, who
THE PENTAGRAM.p. 30to the law of — Intelligence this is the Great Work
C. 34 THE MAGICAL RITUALp. 48book into creeds and symbols for the instruction of
THE KA BALISTIC PRAYERp. 113death the soul finds itself free from, yet near, the

Freemasonry and the orders 295

Duncan’s Masonic Ritual and Monitor Malcolm C. Duncan20

Duncan's Ritual and Monitor: the three degrees and the Royal Arch, as worked.

Entered Apprentice, Or First Degreep. 5Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate…
OBLIGATION.p. 21I, Peter Gabe, of my own free will and accord, in the presence of Almighty God, and this Worshipful Lodge, erected to Him, and dedicated to the holy Sts.
CHARGE AT INITIATION INTO THE FIRST DEGREEp. 34BROTHER: As you are now introduced into the first principles of Masonry, I congratulate you on being accepted into this ancient and honorable order; ancient, as having existed from time immemorial; and honorable, as…
Fellow Craft, Or Second Degreep. 37I SHALL omit the ceremonies incident to opening a Lodge of Fellow Crafts, as they are very similar to those employed in opening the First Degree, and will be explained hereafter more clearly to the reader.
OATH.p. 40I, Peter Gabe, of my own free-will and accord, in the presence of Almighty God, and this worshipful Lodge, erected to Him, and dedicated to the holy STS.
CHARGE.p. 50Brother: Being passed to the second degree of Masonry, we congratulate you on your preferment.
Master Mason, Or Third Degreep. 55THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained.
PRAYER.p. 74Thou, O God! knowest our down-sitting and our uprising, and understandest our thoughts afar off. Shield and defend us from the evil intentions of our enemies, and support us under the trials and afflictions we are…
BRETHREN KNEELING AT PRAYER AROUND THE GRAVE OF HIRAM ABIFF, THE WIDOW'S SONp. 74K. S. (to the S. W.)--My worthy brother of Tyre, I shall endeavor (with your assistance) to raise the body by the strong grip, or lion's paw, of the tribe of Judah. (See Fig. 17.)
CHARGE TO THE LODGEp. 82And now, my brethren, let us see to it, and so regulate our lives by the plumb-line of justice, ever squaring our actions by the square of virtue, that when the Grand Warden of Heaven may call for us, we may be found…
CHARGEp. 83Brother, your zeal for the institution of Masonry, the progress you have made in the mystery, and your conformity to our regulations, have pointed you out as a proper object for our favor and esteem.
A. My obligation.p. 84A. By being divested of all metals, neither naked nor clothed, barefoot nor shod, hoodwinked, with a cable-tow three times around my body, in which condition I was conducted to the door of the Lodge by a brother.
CLOSING THE LODGE.p. 89The Lodge is closed in nearly the same manner that it is opened, and, in fact, all three of the Degrees are closed alike.
CHARGE AT CLOSING A LODGEp. 91BRETHREN:--You are now about to quit this sacred retreat of friendship and virtue, to mix again with the world.
Mark Master, Or Fourth Degreep. 94THE Degree of Mark Master, which is the Fourth in the Masonic series, is, historically considered, of the utmost importance, since we are informed that, by its influence, each operative Mason, at the building of King…
PRAYER AT THE CLOSING OF A MARK MASTER'S LODGE.p. 116Supreme Grand Architect of the Universe, who sittest on the throne of mercy, deign to view our labors in the cause of virtue and humanity with the eye of compassion; purify our hearts, and cause us to know and serve…
Past Master, Or Fifth Degreep. 117THIS degree in Masonry was instituted to try the qualifications of a Master Mason before becoming Master of a Lodge, and no Mason can constitutionally preside over a Lodge of Master Masons unless he has been admitted…
Most Excellent Master, Or Sixth Degreep. 129No Mason can receive the Degree of Most Excellent Master until after he has become a Past Master, and presided in a Lodge, or, in other words, been inducted into the Oriental Chair of King Solomon.
Royal Arch, Or Seventh Degreep. 139THE Royal Arch Degree seems not to have been known to what are called modern Masons as late as about 1750.
EMBLEMS OF THE ROYAL ARCH DEGREEp. 157The High Priest then turns back to Exodus xxv., and reads the 21st verse, as follows:

Ritual and Illustrations or Freemasonry Accompanied by Numerous Engravings Anonymous21

Ritual and Illustrations of Freemasonry.

RITUAL OF FREEMASONRYp. 16Seven Freemasons, viz. : six entered apprentices, and one past master, acting under a charter or warrant from the grand lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a lodge of entered apprentice Masons, and to…
DEGREE OF ENTERED APPRENTICE.p. 16Seven Freemasons, viz. : six entered apprentices, and one past master, acting under a charter or warrant from the grand lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a lodge of entered apprentice Masons, and to…
FELLOW CRAFT'S DEGREE.p. 50I shall omit part of the opening and closing ceremonies of this degree, which is the same as in the first, or en- tered apprentice degree, except the difference in signs, etc., which will be hereafter explained; the…
MARK MASTER'S DEGREE.p. 79The rules of Masonry require that there should be at least eight members present, whenever they open on this degree (for lodge business) viz.
PAST MASTER'S DEGREE.p. 101When a master Mason is elected master of a lodge, he
MOST EXCELLENT MASTER'S DEGREE.p. 109A part of the ceremonies of opening this lodge is the
ROYAL ARCH DEGREE.p. 119The circumstances on which this degree was founded, ac- cording to Masonic tradition, are briefly these:
ROYAL MASTER'S DEGREE.p. 147The circumstances on which this degree was founded (ac- cording to Masonic tradition), originated at the building of King Solomon's Temple ; our three ancient grand mas- ters, viz.
DEGREE OF ARK AND DOVE.p. 163This degree, though short, can boast of as ancient and honourable a pedigree (if masonic tradition be true}, as
SECRET MONITOR, OR TRADING DEGREE.p. 167worthy master Masons. A brother of this degree, who has
RITUAL AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF FREEMASONRYp. 254As well as the normal cloth edition, the above work is available bound in leather pocket book style.
Opening a Royal Arch Chapter.p. 256Ceremony of Exaltation in the Supreme Order of the Holy Roja)
Short Method of Raising and Reducing the Lodge.p. 256The working i uniform with that of the Text Book. For an Edi tion containing the Three Lectures and Additional Ceremonies, en
Ceremony of Advancement First Part.p. 260The Ceremony of the Installation of the Office-Bearers of a Lodge.
Ceremony of Advancement Second Part.p. 260The Ceremony of the Installation of the Office-Bearers of a Lodge.
Installed Master's Degree.p. 260*% The above work, on thin opaque paper, bound in leather pocket- book style, reduces the bulk and weight.
SCOTTISH FREEMASONS' CRAFT RITUAL.p. 2601j A handy small pocket edition all contained in one volume and
Degree in Three Sections.p. 261Each Degree of Masonry contains a course of instruction (in question and answer form), in which the Ceremonies, Traditions and Moral Instruction appertaining to the Degree are set forth.
Ceremony of Installation. Part I. Ceremony of Installation.p. 263Officers of a Chapter. Directions of the Arrangement of Cham-
Part II. Charge.p. 263Officers of a Chapter. Directions of the Arrangement of Cham-
Ceremony of Enthronement of a Worshipful Commander Noah.p. 264Ritual of the Ceremonial of the Inauguration and Dedication of a

The Mysteries of Free Masonry Containing All the Degrees of the Order Conferred in a Master's Lodge Morgan, William, 1774-1826?19

The Mysteries of Free Masonry: all the degrees.

CEREMONIES OF THE ADMISSION AND INITIATION OF A CANDIDATE IN THE FIRSTp. 3At the first regular communication after the candidate has petitioned for admission, if no objection has been urged against him, the Lodge proceeds to a ballot.
CEREMONY OF CLOSING A LODGE OF ENTERED APPRENTICES.p. 10A brother having made a motion that the Lodge be closed, it being seconded and carried, the Master says to the Junior Deacon, "Brother Junior [giving one rap, which calls up both Deacons], the first as well as the…
LECTURE ON THE FIRST DEGREE OF MASONRY.p. 13Question--From whence came you as an Entered Apprentice Mason?
END OF THE LECTURE, AND OF THE FIRST DEGREE.p. 21It is proper to add here that very few Masons ever learn the Lecture.
THE SECOND OR FELLOW CRAFT MASON'S DEGREE.p. 21This degree is usually called "passing." The ceremonies of opening and closing the Lodge are precisely the same as in the first degree; except two knocks are used in this degree, and the door is entered by the…
THE THIRD, OR MASTER MASON'S DEGREE.p. 32The traditional account of the death, several burials, and resurrection of Hiram Abiff, the widow's son (as hereafter narrated), admitted as facts, this degree is certainly very interesting.
TEST-OATH AND WORD.p. 54The following "test-oath and word" were invented and adopted by the "Grand Lodge" of the State of New York, at their Session in June, 1827, for the purpose of guarding against BOOK Masons.
FOURTH, OR MARK MASTER'S DEGREE.p. 55CEREMONIES USED IN OPENING A LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS.
CEREMONIES USED IN OPENING A LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS.p. 55One rap calls the Lodge to order; one calls up the Junior and Senior Deacons; two raps call up the subordinate officers; and three, all the members of the Lodge.
LECTURE ON THE FOURTH DEGREE OF MASONRY, OR MARK MASTER'S DEGREE.p. 61Question--Are you a Mark Master Mason? Answer--I am; try me.
THE PAST MASTER'S DEGREE.p. 65This degree is very simple. It is necessary that a Master Mason should take this degree before he can, constitutionally, preside over a Lodge of Master Masons as Master of it; and when a Master Mason is elected…
MOST EXCELLENT MASTER'S DEGREE.p. 72CEREMONIES USED IN OPENING A LODGE OF MOST EXCELLENT MASTERS.
CEREMONIES USED IN OPENING A LODGE OF MOST EXCELLENT MASTERS.p. 72The Lodge being called to order, the Most Excellent Master says, "Brother Junior, are they all Most Excellent Masters in the South?
CEREMONIES OF INITIATION.p. 74The Lodge being now opened and ready for the reception of candidates, the Senior Deacon repairs to the preparation room, where the candidate is in waiting, takes off his coat, puts a cable-tow six times around his…
ROYAL ARCH DEGREE.p. 80All legally constituted bodies of Royal Arch Masons are called Chapters, as regular bodies of Masons of the preceding degrees are called Lodges.
DEGREE OF PERFECT MASTER.p. 135OPENING.--Right Worshipful and Respectable Master strikes two, upon which Grand Marshal rises, and Master says, "Brother Grand Marshal, are we all Perfect Masters?
Q. What followed? A. The Most Potent directed the Master of Ceremoniesp. 150to cause me to advance to the altar, by twelve upright regular steps, where the Most Potent, with the trowel, presented to me the symbolic offering which I swallowed, and was thus addressed by the Most Potent: "This…
THE PHILOSOPHICAL LODGE; OR, THE KEY OF MASONRY: BEING THE DEGREE OFp. 162This Council must be illuminated by one single light, and is enlightened by one divine light: because there is one single light that shines among men, who have the happiness of going from the darkness of ignorance…
GENERAL LECTURE IN THIS DEGREE.p. 176Question--From whence came you? Answer--From the centre of the earth.

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. Thornburgh, George16

A Masonic Monitor of the first three degrees.

OPENING THE LODGE.p. 3At regular meetings the lodge must be opened up in regular order and full form from the E.
Opening Prayer.p. 3Most holy and glorious Lord God, the great Architect of the universe, the giver of all good gifts and graces!
Closing Prayer.p. 4Supreme Architect of the Universe, accept our hearty thanks for the many mercies and blessings which Thy bounty has conferred upon us, and especially for this social intercourse with our brethren.
Dedication of Lodges.p. 10Our ancient brethren dedicated their lodges to King Solomon because he was our first most excellent Grand Master, but Masons of the present day, professing Christianity, dedicate theirs to St.
Charge at Initiation.p. 13Brother: As you are now introduced to the first principles of Freemasonry, I congratulate you on being accepted into this ancient and honorable Fraternity.
Charge at Passing.p. 19Brother: Being passed to the second degree of Freemasonry, we congratulate you on your preferment.
FORMS AND CEREMONIES.p. 25The public Grand Honors (not funeral) are given by raising the hands above and a little in front of the head, and clapping them three times together, then letting them fall to the side--repeating this action twice,…
Reception of Visitors.p. 25The reception of visitors with the honor due to their rank is an ancient custom of the fraternity which should never be omitted.
Masters of Ceremony.p. 25On arriving at the door, the Grand Marshal will announce:
Masters of Ceremonies.p. 32Inst. Off.: Brothers ---- and ----, you have been appointed Masters of Ceremonies of this Lodge, and will now be invested with the jewels of your office. The positions to which you are assigned in the Lodge are very…
Ceremony for Instituting a Lodge Under Dispensation.p. 34The members of the new Lodge, whether they are to be instituted by the Grand Master, or by a brother deputized by him, will, in either case, be notified by the Master to assemble in their Lodge room at the time…
Closing Ode.p. 43Glory be to God on High, and on earth peace, good will toward men!
DEDICATION OF MASONIC HALLS.p. 43At the time appointed for the celebration of the ceremony of dedication, the Grand Master and his officers, accompanied by the members of the Grand Lodge, meet in a convenient room, near to the place where the…
Consecration Prayer.p. 45Almighty and ever-glorious and gracious Lord God, Creator of all things, and Governor of everything Thou hast made, mercifully look upon Thy servants, now assembled in Thy name and in Thy presence, and bless and…
MASONIC FUNERAL SERVICEp. 481. No Freemason can be buried with the formalities of the Fraternity unless it be at his own request or that of some of his family, communicated to the Master of the Lodge of which he was a member at the time of his…
RITUAL FOR A LODGE OF SORROW.p. 62The following Ritual for a Lodge of Sorrow is recommended for use in the Lodges.

General Ahiman Rezon Daniel Sickels39

The General Ahiman Rezon.

OPENING AND CLOSING THE LODGEp. 19IN all regular assemblies of men who are convened for wise and useful purposes, the commencement and conclusion of business are accompanied with some form.
TO BE USED AT OPENING.p. 19MOST holy and glorious Lord God, the Great Architect of the Universe, the Giver of all good gifts and graces!
WHICH MAY BE USED AT OPENING.p. 20GREAT Architect of the Universe! in thy name we have assembled, and in thy name we desire to proceed in all our doings. Grant that the sublime principles of Freemasonry may so subdue every discordant passion within…
TO BE USED AT CLOSING.p. 22BRETHREN: You are now to quit this sacred retreat of friendship and virtue, to mix again with the world.
CLOSING BENEDICTION.p. 23MAY the blessing of Heaven rest upon us and all regular Masons!
FIRST DEGREE. ENTERED APPRENTICEp. 24"There are many prominent emblems in this degree, teaching, first, the propriety of maintaining regularity of life, and attending to the due improvement of time, by conforming to the prescribed rules, for which eight…
FIRST LECTURE.p. 33THE first step taken by a candidate, on entering a Lodge of Freemasons, teaches him the pernicious tendency of infidelity, and shows him that the foundation on which Masonry rests is the belief and acknowledgment of…
THE RITE OF INDUCTIONp. 35WE are convinced by long and extensive observation that Masons need a truer and deeper insight into the nature of our esoteric work.
PRAYER, AT THE INITIATION OF A CANDIDATEp. 37VOUCHSAFE thine aid, Almighty Father of the Universe, to this our present convention; and grant that this candidate for Masonry may dedicate and devote his life to thy service, and become a true and faithful brother…
THE OBLIGATION OF SECRECYp. 42ONE of the most notable features of Freemasonry—one, certainly, which attracts, more than any thing else, the attention of the profane world—is that vail of mystery— that awful secrecy—behind which it moves and acts.
THE RITE OF ILLUMINATIONp. 45THE RITE OF ILLUMINATION is a very ancient ceremony, and constituted an important feature in all the mysteries of the early ages.
PRAYER.p. 53Bending the knees, in adoration of JEHOVAH, is one of the most ancient customs among men.
DEDICATION OF LODGESp. 67Lodges were anciently dedicated to King SOLOMON, as he was our first Most Excellent Grand Master; but Masons professing Christianity, dedicate theirs to St.
CHARGE, AT THE INITIATION OF A SOLDIERp. 77BROTHER: Our institution breathes a spirit of general philanthropy.
SECOND DEGREE. FELLOW-CRAFTp. 78"The Second, or Fellow-Craft's Degree is rendered interesting by those scientific instructions and philosophical lectures which characterize latter parts of the mysteries; though both of these Degrees were made to…
SECOND LECTURE.p. 83MASONRY is a progressive science, and is divided into different classes, or degrees, for the more regular advancement in the knowledge of its mysteries.
LECTURE ON THE LEGEND OF THE WINDING STAIRSp. 115ALTHOUGH the legend of the Winding Stairs forms an important tradition of Ancient Craft Masonry, the only allusion to it in scripture is to be found in a single verse in the 6th chapter of the 1st Book of Kings, and…
THIRD DEGREE. MASTER MASONp. 121"In the ceremonial of the Third Degree the last grand mystery is attempted to be illustrated in a forcible and peculiar manner, showing, by striking analogy, that the Master Mason cannot be deemed perfect in the…
THIRD LECTURE.p. 129FREEMASONRY, in every degree, as before remarked, is progressive.
RITES OF SEPULTURE. HEBREW CUSTOMSp. 139ALL nations of the earth, from time immemorial, however much they have differed in most things, have ever agreed in this, viz: that it is a sacred duty to dispose of the bodies of the departed in a reverential manner.
EMBLEMS OF MASTER MASON'S DEGREEp. 145In this section are also explained a variety of appropriate emblems, with which the skillful brother will not fail to make himself familiarly acquainted, and they are thus explained:
ANCIENT CEREMONIESp. 154THESE CEREMONIES should be carefully studied and well understood by every Master of a Lodge.
CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGEp. 155CONSECRATION, DEDICATION, CONSTITUTION, AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF A NEW LODGE.
CONSECRATION, DEDICATION, CONSTITUTION, AND INSTALLATIONp. 155ANY number of Master Masons, not less than seven, desirous of forming a new Lodge, must apply, by petition,1 to the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, or Grand Lodge of the State in which they reside, as follows;
CONSECRATION.p. 156ON the day and hour appointed, the Grand Master and his officers, or their representatives, meet in a convenient room, near to that in which the Lodge is to be consecrated, and open the Grand Lodge.
DEDICATION AND CONSTITUTION OF A NEW LODGEp. 165The Grand Master, then standing with his hands stretched forth over the Lodge, exclaims,
CONSTITUTION.p. 165The Grand Master then rises, and Constitutes the new Lodge in the following form, all the brethren standing at the same time:
INSTALLATION OF THE OFFICERS OF A LODGEp. 167THE new Lodge having been Consecrated, Dedicated and Constituted, the officers are then to be installed.
THE STEWARDS, OR MASTERS OF CEREMONIES.p. 1735 Many Lodges have abolished the title of Stewards, and substituted that of Masters of Ceremonies, who perform the duties appertaining to the former.
CHARGE TO THE BRETHREN OF THE LODGE.p. 175Such is the nature of our constitution, that as some must of necessity rule and teach, so others must, of course, learn to submit and obey.
INSTALLATION OF THE OFFICERS OF A GRAND LODGEp. 178AT the hour appointed for the installation of the officers of the Grand Lodge, the Installing Officer (who should be the retiring Grand Master, the actual Grand Master of another jurisdiction, or a Past Grand Master)…
INVOCATION.p. 193MAY the all-bounteous Author of Nature bless the inhabitants of this place with an abundance of the necessaries, conveniences, and comforts of life; assist in the erection and completion of this building; protect the…
BENEDICTION.p. 194GLORY be to GOD on high, and on earth peace, and good-will toward men!
DEDICATION OF MASONIC HALLSp. 195AT the time appointed for the celebration of the ceremony of dedication, the Grand Master and his officers, accompanied by the members of the Grand Lodge, meet in a convenient room, near to the place where the…
CONSECRATION PRAYER.p. 198ALMIGHTY and ever-glorious and gracious LORD GOD, Creator of all things, and Governor of every thing thou hast made, mercifully look upon thy servants, now assembled in thy name and in thy presence, and bless and…
RITUAL FOR A LODGE OF SORROWp. 225IN the performance of the ceremonies of a Lodge of Sorrow, it should be understood that the ritual, although necessarily of a funereal character, differs essentially from the office for the burial of the dead.
OPENING THE LODGE.p. 227The several officers being in their places, and the brethren seated, the Master will call up the Lodge, and say,
PRAYER BY THE CHAPLAIN.p. 232OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN, it hath pleased thee to take from among us those who were our brethren.
SERVICE FOR THE CONSECRATION OF MASONIC CEMETERIESp. 239IF the grounds to be consecrated are the property of a particular Lodge, this service should be conducted by the officers of that Lodge, which should be opened in due form, at the usual place of meeting, and march in…

Official Monitor of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Grand Lodge of Texas (ed.)19

The Official Monitor of the Grand Lodge of Texas.

OPENING A LODGEp. 9When the brethren have assembled in the Lodge-room, that is to say, at the place designated in their dispensation or charter for holding the Lodge, and the time or hour for meeting has arrived, the W.
Prayer at Openingp. 9Most holy and glorious Lord God, the Great Architect of the Universe: the giver of all good gifts and graces: Thou hast promised that where two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt be in the midst of…
Another Prayerp. 9Great Architect of the Universe: In Thy name we have assembled, and in Thy name we desire to proceed in all our doings.
At Opening in the First Degreep. 10The W. M. says: Brethren, before I declare the Lodge opened, let us invoke the assistance of the Great Architect of the Universe in all our undertakings. May our labors, thus begun in order, be conducted in peace,…
At Opening in the Second Degreep. 10The W. M. says: Brethren, before I declare the Lodge opened, let us fervently supplicate the Grand Geometrician of the Universe, that the rays of heaven may shed their benign influence over us, to enlighten us in the…
Charge at Openingp. 10The ways of Virtue are beautiful. Knowledge is attained by degrees. Wisdom dwells with contemplation. There we must seek her. Let us then, my brethren, apply ourselves with becoming zeal to the practice of the…
Prayer at Closingp. 10Supreme Grand Master! Ruler of Heaven and Earth! Now, that we are about to separate and return to our respective places of abode, wilt Thou be pleased so to influence our hearts and minds, that we may, each one of…
At Closing in the First Degreep. 10Master: Brethren--Before I declare the Lodge closed, let us, with all reverence and humility, express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe, for the favor already received.
At Closing in the Second Degreep. 11Master: Brethren--Before I declare the Lodge closed, let us humbly invoke the continued blessing of the Grand Geometrician of the Universe on our Fraternity.
At Closing in the Third Degreep. 11Master: Brethren--Before I declare the Lodge closed, let us unite in humbly acknowledging our dependence on the Most High.
Charge at Closingp. 11Brethren: You are now about to quit this sacred retreat of friendship and virtue, to mix again with the world.
Manner of Servicep. 17Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice, are * * * * * in this manner:
FELLOW-CRAFT'S DEGREEp. 19[Masonry, like all other sciences, is progressive, and can only be acquired by degrees, and at intervals.
INSTALLATION CEREMONY FOR A SUBORDINATEp. 47The Marshal presents the Master-elect to the Installing Officer, and says:
Charge to the W. Masterp. 51Worshipful Sir and Brother: To your care is committed the Charter of this Lodge and the government of the brethren who compose the same and are within the jurisdiction of said Lodge.
Procession of a Subordinate Lodge on Occasions of Public Installationp. 52Musicians (if Masons--if not, they precede the Tiler);
CEREMONY AT LAYING CORNER-STONESp. 54At the time appointed, the Grand Lodge is convened at some suitable place, approved by the Grand Master, the brethren appearing in the insignia of the Order, with white gloves and aprons.
CONSECRATION OF A SUBORDINATE LODGEp. 58On the day appointed for the ceremony of dedication, the Grand Lodge meets in a convenient room near the place, and opens in ample form in the third degree.
The Lord's Prayerp. 70Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, As it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass…

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Thirty Three Degrees Robert B. Folger43

The Scottish Rite in thirty-three degrees.

SCOTTISH RITE, ANCIENT AND ACCFPl'ED.p. 37was opened in this city, at which were present Brother I. Myers, Depaty Inspector General for Soath Carolina ; Brother Barend M. Spitzer, Deputy Inspector General for Georgia; and Brother A. Forst (a Jew, also), Deputy
Scottish Rite.'p. 42" The word rite has acquired in Masonry a perfectly well settled technical
The Primitive Scottish Rite, or Philadelphi, established atp. 47Narbonne in 1780, had ten degrees of instruction, a degree there meaning a certain amount of instruction, and some of them including several Masonic degrees, in all, ten.
RITE OF PBRFBOTION.p. 48The Architects of Africa or African brethren had eleven, in
Scottish Rite.p. 61The Report of the Grand Orator of the Chamber of Rites
RITE OP PERFECTION. ggp. 701804 as that of Sovereign Grand Inspector General, superior to Prince of iJie
SCOTTISH RITE, ANCIENT AND ACGBPED.p. 71tares of those Institutes, is, the note annexed by the authors of the treaty of alliance between the Supreme Councils of Prance, Brazil and the Western Hemisphere.
Grand Council Thirty-third degree, Ancient and Accepted Eite, in Parisp. 771804. Quarrel thereupon between the Grand Orient and the Supreme
RITE OF PERFECTION. ggp. 84It would appear from a careful examination of the matter, that about the year 1772 there was great discontent among the different Masonic bodies, as it regards the number of the degrees conferred.
in the General Grand Chapter, the Thirty-third Degreep. 87belongs exclusively to the Sublime Grand Council of that degree, which alone can confer it.
Thomas B. Bowen, Grand Master of Ceremonies.p. 98Immediately after the announcement of the completion of the Council, they state, that Constitutive Charters were deliv- ered under the Seal of the Grand Council of Princes of Jeru-
Grand Master of Ceremonies in the Sovereign Grand Consis-p. 109tory. He was also the Representative for the Sovereign
SCOTTISH RITE OP HEEEDOM.p. 111As soon as the organization was completed, and the requi- site and constitutional number of brethren were constituted, which occupied the better part of two years, a formal applica- tion was made by them, to the…
SCOTTISH RITE OF HEREDOM. IIp. 115who received the degrees up to, aud including the Thirty-third,
SCOTTISH RITE OF HBEEDOM.p. 117We will quote a few lines from Ragon, Orthodox Ma?.,
SCOTTISH RITE OF HBBBDOM.p. 119ture, in manufacturing jewelry, silver boxes, tin boxes, &c., and selling them to the best advantage to the brethren for
SCOTTISH RITE OF HBRBDOMp. 121Barney, Enos and others, were all schooled by Cross, and sent on their
• SCOTTISH RITE, ANCIENT AXD ACCEPTED.p. 138and seal, whicli was delivered in the presence of our Illustrious Brother, Moses Levy Maduro Peixotto, John James Joseph Gourgas and John Baptist Desdoity, K.
SCOTTISH RITE OP HBEEDOM.p. 139tends to give a copy of in his Diary, is a mere sham : there being no regularly organized Council there, but instead there- of, a few of his Jewish brethren, who styled themselves by that
SCOTTISH RITE OP HBRBDOM.p. 145is now out of print, and cannot be easily obtained. Extracts
SCOTTISH RITE OF HBRBDOM.p. 155" abettors and followers " from every Masonic asylum on the surface of the two hemispheres.
SCOTTISH RITE OF HERBDOM. iglp. 163and far between—instead of rendering accounts, explanations, &c., they man- aged always to have receptions, initiations, &c., and designedly prolonged the ceremonies, addresses, &c., that the whole session should be…
SCOTTISH RITE OP HPJEBDOM. I'llp. 173for the State of South Carolina. A full list of the Officers and
SCOTTISH RITE OP HBRBDOM. jgSp. 187We have shown, that during the time in which the Sovereign
SCOTTISH RITE OF HBREDOM. Ip. 195Whatever, therefore, may have been asserted by others, con-
SCOTTISH RITE OP HEEBDOM.p. 197fact would be sufficient. But as a miajority of the Masons now- living have become connected with the institution, long after this excitement had passed away, and was, in a measure, for-
SCOTTISH RITE OF HBREDOM.p. 217most silly one at that ; and while the predecessor of the United Supreme Council, viz., the Sovereign Grand Consistory has followed in the steps of the Grand Orient for twenty years, never ceasing to decry and oppose…
SCOTTISH RITE OP HBRBDOM. 23ap. 235Grand Encampment of the United States of America, and albeit, this system is considered foreign to Masonry by all the authorities professing the several
tories in the States of Ohio, New York, Rhode Island, Mass.p. 267Pennsylvania, Illinois ; in all of which States there were Chap-
JURISDICTION, U. S. A." Boston, Mass.p. 275" Waive " all right over the first three degrees. (Van Rens-
SCOTTISH RITE, ANCIENT AND ACCEPTKDp. 298General for the Island of Trinidad, and carried with him the necessary powers for forming and constituting a Sovereign Grand Council of Sublime Princes of the Eoyal Secret, together with subordinate bodies, and also…
vincial St. John's Grand Lodge of Mass.p. 3111752. A power of the High degrees was established under the pompous title
the Supreme Council of Prance, Honorary Grand Master of the Ritep. 319of Herodim of Kilwinning, sitting at Rouen, in 1807. Grand Master of the Primitive Rite in 1808. Grand Master of the Rite of Benefi- cent Knights of the Holy City, Rectified Regime, a title offered him by the…
its Religion ? Traditions, Histories, Emblems, Ceremonies.p. 357Usages, and Explanations we have, in all the abundance and
SCOTTISH RITE, FREE AND ACCEPTED.p. 358Lights, by which its designs are read and studied, all speak a language foreign to the labor of mans' hands, or the travels of his feet ; they point to a better destiny than the changing and uncertain scenes of time,…
The Emblems, Ceremonial, Ritual, and Instructions of thep. 362three degrees of Ancient Masonry were once, very simple, and
SCOTTISH RITE, AXCIENT AND ACCEPTED.p. 364If this course were pursued, we should hear less about the
Grand Master of Ceremonies.p. 389Council was ordered to be held on Monday evening next,
The Grand Master of Ceremonies announced Sublime Princes Nehemiahp. 391Pkck, Stephen H. Heeriman and Aera5i G. Levy in waiting, and after having been fully examined and proving themselves well versed in the preceding degrees, were introduced and constituted, received, acknowledged and…
Hl.-.Grand Master of Ceremonies.p. 391FEOM 1860 TO THE PRESENT TIME. 29
Harry J. Seymodb, Grand Master of Ceremonies.p. 396The Grand Secretary General presented a petition in due form, praying for a warrant of Constitution for a Grand Consistoiy in and for the Sovereign and
James E. Embbson, Graud Master of Ceremonies.p. 397The Sovereign Grand Consistory was then closed in due form by the Sot.*.
John Christie, Grand Master of Ceremonies.p. 454A Resolution passed unanimously, that, in view of the advanced age, and

Book of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Charles T. McClenachan92

The Book of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

FOURTH DEGREE.p. 34This grade, as chronologically arranged, originated with Kins; Solomon, immediately after the assassination of Hiram the builder, and at the time the Temple was but partially constructed.
FIFTH DEGREE.p. 52The solemn ceremonies of the degree of Perfect Master, are in-
SIXTH DEGREE.p. 66The legend of this degree relates to an incident which occurred
SEVENTH DEGREE.p. 74In accordance with the legend of this degree, King Solomon upon the death of the Grand Master, Hiram, found it necessary to appoint several Judges, in order that justice might be adminis- tered among the 'workmen…
THE SEVENTH DEGREE OF THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTEDp. 76King Solomon's Temple, where the records were kept. It is draped with red, and in the East is a blue canopy representing the sky, which is embellished with stars.
EIGHTH DEGREE.p. 88Thk death of Hiram, the Chief Architect, threw the workmen
NINTH DEGREE.p. 100The three degrees called elect, or Elu—nanely, Elect of Nine. Elect of Fifteen, and Sublime Master Elected— are intimately and essentially connected They are of an important and inter-
TENTH DEGREE.p. 110rms degree is a continuation of the series known as the Elu, t 'Elect degrees, and recounts in detail the mode of the arrest and
ELEVENTH DEGREE.p. 120This the third of the Elu or Elect Degrees, was intended tc emblematically illustrate the reward conferred by King Solomon
CLOSINGp. 129assemble around the altar, that, renewing our pledges
TWELFTH DEGREE.p. 130The degree of Grand Master Architect is alleged to have been
THIRTEENTH DEGREE.p. 142Tub degree, in fact, forms the climax of Ineffable Masonry ; it
CEPTED SCOTTISH RITE, AND THE ELEVE-NTH DEGREEp. 157(if convenient) sitting about the Lodge so as to form a
8. Master of Ceremonies Staff.p. 160The jewels of all the officers are set in gold triangles, and are suspended from collars of white watered silk,
LESSON FOR OPENING AND CLOSING.p. 162T.\ P.'. The Lord is in liis holy Temple ; his eyea
CHARGE.p. 174Masonry, and upon your arrival to which I most sin-
PRAYER BY THE GRAND ORATOR.p. 194thou didst appoint a stated period for the captivity of thy people in Egypt and Babylon, and thou hast
The Writing Called "Passing tiie River."p. 197Sendeth Greeting. Be it known unto you, that I have given
SIXTEENTH DEGREE.p. 199The Sixteenth Degree, or Prince of Jerusalem, being a contin-
SEVENTEENTH DEGREE.p. 222The Seventeenth degree of the Rite Ancient and Accepted, is the first of the series of Modem or Accepted degrees, as used in contradistinction to the term Ancient.
EIGHTEENTH DEGREE.p. 246The Novice is still in search of the Truth and the lost Word
BITE, AND THE SECOND DEGREE OF THE PHILOSOPHICALp. 250and Pelican requires properly four apartments, as fol-
CHARGEp. 261by the Supreme Council, and by the consent of these
CEREMONY OF RE-LIGHTING ON EASTERp. 277Ceremony of the Table. As in the Ceremony of Extin- guishing the Lights, it begins as soon as the " Word" has been returned to the Most Wise. Each Knight is
CEREMONY.p. 280ceremony of the day, and the merits of the deceased.
NINETEENTH DEGREE.p. 291Ik entering upon a new series or division of the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Rite, we are still in pursuit of good, and laboring for the destruction of evil,—following the same laws as those laid down in the…
Master of Ceremonies.p. 294All the officers and Grand Pontiffs wear long white
Seven Breili:. Hear our prayer.p. 297— thine erring children in the paths of righteousness,
Seven Breth:. Hear our prayer.p. 297imbue our hearts with the time light, that dark in-
TWENTIETH DEGREE.p. 305The duties, powers .and privileges of a Master in opening and (•losing a Lodge and conducting the work are herein defined.
TWENTY-FIRST DEGREE.p. 317Whosoever hath been wronged by the great, or opi ress&d by
TWENTY-SECOND DEGREE.p. 325The object held in view in the degree of Knight of the Royal Axe, is to teach all men that labor is honorable, and that we
TWENTY-THIRD DEGREE.p. 333Thm degree is intimately connected with, and is preliminary
TWENTY-FOURTH DEGREE.p. 349THE PRELIMINARY TRIALS OF EARTH, WATER, FIRE, AIR, ETHER
TWENTY-FIFTH DEGREE.p. 359The Degree of Knight of the Brazen Seqient relates to the time when the camp of the Israelites was pitched at Punon, on
TWENTY-SIXTH DEGREE.p. 369When Domitian was emperor of Rome, in the night of perse-
BOOK OF THE A. fcJST) A. RITE.p. 384rose, the beautiful brilliance of the carnation, the
TWENTY-EIGHTH DEGREE.p. 401There is but one God, uncreated, eternal, infinite, and inacces- sible : that the soul of man is immortal, and his existent life but a point in the centre of eternity : that harmony is in equilibrium,
RECEPTION".p. 413But little of the immense amount of instruction con-
TWENTY-NINTH DEGREE.p. 420The degree of Knight of St, Andrew is intended to inculcate
THIRTY-FIRST DEGREE.p. 456The jiractical test of the neophyte in the degree of KnighU K&dosh, is in this degree of Inquisitor Commander changed to
THIRTY-SECOND DEGREE.p. 470Tins is the third and last of the Kadosh degrees, and &on- bu inmates the Templarism of Masonry.
CEPTED SCOTTISH RITE, AND THE THIRD DEGREE Ofp. 472hangings are black, strewed with tears of silver, skele-
14th degree. The Commander, Nehemiah.p. 475cates the camp of the Knights of the Royal Arch and
THE ORDER FUR THE 32d DEGREE.p. 490Black moire antique ribbon, four inches wide, lined with red, and trimmed with silver lace, worn from the left shoulder to the right hip.
THE ORDER EOR THE 33d DEGREE.p. 490The Regalia of the officers of the Supreme Council is a collar of white moire antique with " Royal purple " trimming.
THE THIRTY-THIRD AND LAST DEGREE OF THE ANCIENlp. 496of which is allowed in any country except the United
CONSTITUTION.p. 502Art. 36.— 1. There shall be a Deputy of the Supreme Coun- cil for each State and Territory, who shall represent the Supreme
INAUGURATION AND CONSTITUTIONp. 506The Lodge-room is arranged as for a ceremony of reception
Com.-in-C. Illustrious Grand Master of Ceremonies, you wUp. 508cause the members of the Lodge of Perfection to assemble round the Altai- of Incense to take the general oath of fealty and alle-
CEREMONIAL DEGREEp. 511it is the prerogative of Princes of Jerusalem to invest the Officers of Lodges of Perfection with the secrets appertaining to
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERSp. 511it is the prerogative of Princes of Jerusalem to invest the Officers of Lodges of Perfection with the secrets appertaining to their respective offices.
CEREMONIAL DEGREE OF PERFECTION.p. 512on which he ordered this inscription, in hieroglyphics, to be en-
CEREMONYp. 513Vom.-in-G. Brethren of the Lodge, these are the officers whom
Brother Grand Master of Ceremonies, present the Thrice Potentp. 513My brother, your brethren have been pleased to elect you to
Charge to the Deputy Grand Master.p. 516My brother, your brethren have been pleased to elect you
Brother Grand Master of Ceremonies, present the Seniorp. 516My brother, your brethren have been pleased to elect you as
Charge to the Senior Grand Warden.p. 516My brother, your brethren have been pleased to elect you as
Brother Grand Master of Ceremonies, present the Grand Secre-p. 518My brother, you have been elected Grand Secretary of this
Charge to the Grand Secretary.p. 518My brother, you have been elected Grand Secretary of this
Brother Grand Master of Ceremonies, present the Grand Mas-p. 518My brother, you have been elected the Grand Master of
Brother Grand Master of Ceremonies, present the Grand Cap-p. 518My brother, you have been elected Grand Captain of the
Brother Grand Master of Ceremonies, present the Grand Hos-p. 518My brother, you have been elected Grand Hospitaller of this
Charge to the Grand Hospitaller.p. 519My brother, you have been elected Grand Hospitaller of this
Brother Grand Master of Ceremonies, present the Grand Tyler.p. 519My brother, you have been elected Grand Tyler of this Lodge
Charge to tlic Grand Tyler.p. 519My brother, you have been elected Grand Tyler of this Lodge
OATH.p. 519You and each of you, in the presence of the Great Architect ol
CONSTITUTION AND INSTALLATIONp. 521The Princes and brethren being convened at some convenient place adjacent to the Council Chamber of the Princes of Jerusa- em, the procession is formed, and moves in the following order •
CONSTITUTION AND INSTALLATION.p. 526I announce to the Illustrious Brethren here assembled, that the
Com.-in- Chief. Illustrious Grand Master of Ceremonies, youp. 526will place the Princes of the Council at the altar in proper form for the purpose of taking the oath of fealty and allegiance.
Com.-in-C. Sublime Prince, Grand Master of Ceremonies, youp. 532will inform the Most "Wise of the Sovereign Chapter that the Grand Consistory is now ready to proceed with the installation.
INSTALLATION OF CHAPTER ROSE CROIX.p. 534V. To promote the general welfare of society, and to cultivate
CEREMONY OF CONSECRATIONp. 538At the appointed hour the Princes will seat themselves in no
OATH OF FEALTY AND ALLEGIANCE.p. 544I. the undersigned, do hereby promise on my word of honor,
Special Charge to the First Lieutenant.p. 546Or.'. Com.-. 111.-. Brother, the members of this Consistory have selected you to take the place of the 111.-. Commander-in-Chief in case of his absence, and to succeed him foi the residue of the term,
Charge to the First Lieutenant.p. 547Or:. Com. 111.-. Brother, the office to which you have been elected, though in rank and power below that of Commander-in- Chief, is of great importance. As his First Lieutenant, you will receive from him his orders,…
Charge to the Second Heuteuant.p. 548Gr.\ Com.'. 111/. Brother, your office is equal in importance and responsibility to that of First Lieutenant of the Commander-
OATH OF OFFICE.p. 551I, , in the presence of the Great Creator and Preserver
To the Grand Master of Ceremonies.p. 554Sublime Prince , you have been elected to the office of
PROTOCOL FOR THE INSTALLATION SESSION.p. 558To the Glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.p. 560The following ceremony, called Masonic Baptism, is frequently performed in Europe, but has not been generally adopted in the United States.
CEREM0N7 OF BAPTISM.p. 562The arrangement of the hall is brilliant, hung with garlandj and strewed with flowers.
J. D. Brother Senior Warden, the Master of Ceremonies de-p. 565sires to enter, accompanied by the children for whom baptism ia
CEKEMONY OF BAPTISM.p. 568on their knees. The brother who bore the candlestick sets it » n the south of the altar, and he and the other brethren who formed part of the procession, find seats among the other brethren. The Master gives
PRAYERp. 572Almighty and Incomprehensible Intelligence, of the perfection
CEREMONY OF B.VPTISM.p. 580W. M. Invest your godchildren, my brethren, with these jew-
TOASTS OF OBLIGATION AT REFECTIONS.p. 584These are given by the Master, and repeated by the Seniol Warden and the Junior Warden in succession.
EXTRACTS FROM CONSTITUTION'S.p. 589Art. 101. — 1. The several Bodies of the Rite have jurisdiction
10. The Illustrious Grand Master of Ceremonies.p. 592In cases of vacancy in any office, or failure to elect officers, the Illustrious Deputy may make appointments to be in force until
ORATION.p. 596At the conclusion of the oration, by permission of the R. W. any orother present may deliver a short address, touching the character of any of the deceased brethren for whom the of sorrow is held. • • •
PRAYER BY A BROTHER.p. 599O merciful and loving Father, who hast made our present life but
Decorations, .33d Degreep. 680dedication 600 Degrees, form of application for 600 Dispensation, form of application for 506 301 Directory, Secret—who entitled to hold

Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star Order of the Eastern Star. General Grand Chapter4

The Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Initiation Ceremonies.p. 11The Initiation Ceremony is the same for gentlemen as for ladies, and both may receive the degrees at the same time.
OBLIGATION.p. 13_W. P._ Arise, my sister, we accept the pledge you have given, and share with you in this solemn Obligation.
Installation Ceremonies.p. 23These ceremonies may be performed in public. If at a special meeting, the Chapter will be declared open with one blow of the Gavel. If regular, it may be opened in an adjacent room and business postponed, adjourning…
CEREMONY OF INSTALLATIONp. 31The Grand Chapter being properly opened, as for work, a Past Grand Patron or Grand Matron presiding; if none such be present, then the oldest member being a Past Patron shall take the chair, and, with such assistance…

Rituals of the Societas Rosicrucianis2

Rituals of the Societas Rosicruciana.

THEORICUS RECEPTION. FIRST SECTIONp. 17The Zelator in the Preparation Room is robed in Scarlet: over his head and face is thrown a light Blue veil, and in his right hand is placed an ebony Crux, signifying LUX.
PRACTICUS RECEPTION. FIRST SECTIONp. 27The Theoricus is robed in blue in the Preparation Room; over his head and face is a thin Yellow Veil, and in his hand is placed an ebony Crux bearing a.

Rosicrucians Their Rites and Mysteries Hargrave Jennings5

The Rosicrucians, their rites and mysteries.

INDIAN MYSTERIOUS ADORATION OF FORMS THE UNITY OFp. 12MAHOMMEDAN TEMPLES 34^
OPERATIONS OF FIRE.p. 85stony doors Stone caving the thing Tire, unseen, as its
STRANGE IDEAS OF THE FIRE-PHILOSOPffERSp. 87and finally resolvable into it and that Fire was the last and only-to-be-known God as that all things were capable of being searched down into it, and all things weie capable of being thought up into it Fire, they…
THE NATURE OF RELIGION RITESp. 131between body and spirit, between this world and the next
See Weaver's Ancient Funeral Monuments He calls thep. 146place " Burnt Pelham," and he says " In the wall of this

Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry C. H. Vail15

Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry.

Lecture 11. The Symbols And Legends Of Masonry, Continuedp. 3The Series of Sunday Evening Lectures which comprise this book were first given in the Pullman Memorial Church, Albion, N.
Lecture 1. The Origin And Object Of The Ancient Mysteriesp. 7Along with the popular traditions and public cults of ancient times, there existed an inner organization of religion the Mystery Institution which was the channel of secret traditions.
Lecture 2. The Egyptian, Hindu, And Persian Mysteriesp. 18Undoubtedly the ceremonies of Initiation were originally few, and all were intended to symbolize the progress of the human soul they were the outward signs of an inward fact.
THE CEREMONIES OF INITIATION.p. 18The Ancient Mysteries were divided into two stages the Probationary Path and the Advanced or Path Proper.
Lecture 3. The Druidical, Gothic, Grecian, And Jewish Mysteriesp. 30We are to continue in this lecture our examination of the Mysteries of antiquity.
Lecture 4. The Christian Mysteriesp. 43The Christian Religion, in common with all the great religions of antiquity, originally possessed an inner or occult teaching.
Lecture 5. The Christian Mysteries, Concludedp. 56In the last lecture we examined the testimonies of Christ and His Apostles, and found that they had an inner teaching, a deep spiritual knowledge, which was not imparted to the masses.
Lecture 6. The Meaning Of True Initiationp. 67It is a well known fact that the biographies of all the great World-Saviors closely resemble each other.
Lecture 7. The Meaning Of True Initiation, Concludedp. 79We have seen in the preceding lecture that the Christ of the Mysteries has two aspects— the Mystic and the Mythic.
Lecture 8. The Origin And History Of Freemasonryp. 86The majority of the uninitiated believe that everything connected with Masonry is to be kept a secret.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.p. 105The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite or Scottish Masonry did not originate in Scotland, as its name might lead one to suppose.
Lecture 10. The Symbols And Legends Of Masonryp. 110The real secrets' of Masonry lie concealed in its symbols and legends.
THE RITE OF CIRCUMAMBULATIONp. 120This Rite again connects Freemasonry with the Ancient Mysteries.
THE HIRAM LEGEND AND THE MASTER'S DEGREE.p. 122The Hiram Legend and the Master’s Degree are derived from the Mysteries.
THE RITE OF DISCALCEATION.p. 124This Rite refers to the act of uncovering the feet on approaching holy ground.

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Aradia Or the Gospel of the Witches Charles G. Leland13

Leland's Aradia: the Sabbat supper and the conjurations of Diana.

The Conjuration of Meal.p. 8I conjure thee, O Meal!Who art indeed our body, since without theeWe could not live, thou who (at first as seed)Before becoming flower went in the earth,Where all deep secrets hide, and then when groundDidst dance…
The Conjuration of Cain.p. 9I conjure thee, O Cain, as thou canst ne'erHave rest or peace until thou shalt be freedFrom the sun where thou art prisoned, and must goBeating thy hands and running fast meanwhile:7 I pray thee let me know my…
Conjuration of Diana.p. 9I do not bake the bread, nor with it salt,Nor do I cook the honey with the wine,I bake the body and the blood and soul,The soul of (great) Diana, that she shall Know neither rest nor peace, and ever beIn cruel…
The Invocation to Aradia.p. 10Aradia! my Aradia!Thou who art daughter unto him who wasMost evil of all spirits, who of oldOnce reigned in hell when driven away from heaven,Who by his sister did thy sire become,But as thy mother did repent her…
The Spell or Conjuration of the Round Stone.p. 14The finding a round stone, be it great or small, is a good sign (e buono augurio), but it should never be given away, because the receiver will then get the good luck, and some disaster befall the giver.
The Conjuration.p. 14Spirit of good omen,Who art come to aid me,Believe I had great need of thee.Spirit of the Red Goblin,Since thou hast come to aid me in my need,I pray of thee do not abandon me:I beg of thee to enter now this…
The Incantation to Diana.p. 16Al punto di mezza notteUn limone ho raccolto,Lo raccolto nel giardinoHo raccolto un limone,
The Invocation to Diana.p. 16Goddess Diana, I do conjure theeAnd with uplifted voice to thee I call,That thou shalt never have content or peaceUntil thou comest to give me all thy aid.Therefore to-morrow at the stroke of noonI'll wait for thee,…
Invocation to Diana.p. 17Diana, beautiful Diana!Who art indeed as good as beautiful,By all the worship I have given thee,And all the joy of love which thou hast known,I do implore thee aid me in my love!
An Invocation or Incantation to Diana.p. 18The man or woman who, when about to go forth into the town, would fain be free from danger or risk of an accident: or to have good fortune in buying, as, for instance, if a scholar hopes that he may find some rare…
The Invocation.p. 18Siamo di Martedi e a buon oraMi voglio levare la buona fortuna,Voglio andare e cercare,E coll aiuto della bella Diana,La voglio trovare prima d'andare,Prima di sortir di casaIl malocchio mi levero Con tre gocciole…
The Conjuration of Diana.p. 34"Bella dea del arco del cielo!Delle stelle e della luna!La regina più potenteDel cacciatori e della notte!
The Invocation of the Serpents' Mother to Diana.p. 53"Diana! Diana! Diana!Queen of all enchantressesAnd of the dark night, And of all nature,Of the stars and of the moon,And of all fate or fortune!Thou who rulest the tide,Who shinest by night on the sea,Casting light…

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Thrice Greatest Hermes Volume I G. R. S. Mead6

Thrice-Greatest Hermes, Volume I: the invocations of the Greek magical papyri.

SOME OF THE DOCTRINES OF INITIATIONp. 85and the whole cult and discipline and doctrines insisted
THE TEMPLES OF INITIATIONp. 86That the ancient temples of initiation in Egypt were
Egyptian Ritual, is Light, Great Creator." lp. 91not be taken in its absolute sense even for the initiate,
II. AN INVOCATION TO LORD HERMESp. 98[Revised and restored text, stripped of later overworkings, R.
III. AN INVOCATION TO LORD HERMESp. 99[Revised and restored text, B. 21. It is worked in with the preceding, but is of later date.]
VII. A PRAYER OF CONSECRATIONp. 109[Revised text, R. 28, 29. Wessely, ibid., 84, 1598 ff.]

The Eleusinian Mysteries and Rites Wright, Dudley2

The Eleusinian Mysteries and Rites.

THE RITUAL OF THE MYSTERIESp. 8The Eleusinian Mysteries, observed by nearly all Greeks, but particularly by the Athenians, were celebrated yearly at Eleusis, though in the earlier annals of their history they were celebrated once in every three…
THE INITIATORY RITESp. 27Two important facts must be set down with regard to the Mysteries: first, the general custom of all Athenian citizens, and afterwards of all Greeks generally, and eventually of many foreigners, to seek admission into…

Mythology and Rites of the British Druids Edward Davies2

The Mythology and Rites of the British Druids.

MYTHOLOGY AND RITESp. 15Preliminary Observations on the written Monuments of the early Britons.
General View of Druidical Theology Character and Ritesp. 99of Hu, the Hello-Arkite God the Bacchus of the heathen

Rites recorded by ethnographers 4

The Osage tribe, two versions of the child-naming rite (1928 N 43 / 1925-1926 (pages 23-164)) La Flesche, Francis4

The Osage child-naming rite, in two versions, from the Bureau of American Ethnology.

CHILD-NAMING RITUALSp. 4To a self-respecting Osage husband and wife, the ceremonial naming of their first three sons and their first three daughters is of the utmost importance.
CHILD-NAMING RITUAL OF THE PUMA GENSp. 6When a man of the Puma gens is prepared for the ceremonial naming of his newly born son he sends for the Sho´-ḳa (official messenger) of his gens.
THE WA-THE´-THE CEREMONYp. 11When all the Noⁿ´-hoⁿ-zhiⁿ-ga have become settled in their places, according to gentes, the A´-ḳi-hoⁿ Xo´-ḳa proceeds with the ceremonial acts called Wa-the´-the, which, translated literally, means, The Sending; that…
CERTAIN GENTES CALLED TO TAKE PART IN THE CEREMONYp. 28Being satisfied that the man had supplied all the necessary articles, he places in the hands of the father the ceremonial pipe and bids him go after the Sho´-ḳa of the gens.

How this was made, and what it leaves out

A book was read if its text is instructions for performing rites, or a rite set down as performed — not a history that mentions them. Within each, a heading is a short line in capitals or title case that names a rite and stands at the head of a passage of prose; lines a book repeats on every page (its running heads), tables of contents, figure captions and stage directions are not headings. That is a rule, and rules miss things: a rite laid out under a heading the rule does not recognise is simply not here, and the book is.

These volumes were read and gave nothing under that rule — their rites are set out in numbered sections, aphorisms or continuous prose rather than under headings — and they are the books to open for what this page cannot list:

The lesser Key of Solomon, Goetia, the book of evil spirits, De Laurence, L. W. (Lauron William), 1868-1936 [Editor] — The De Laurence Goetia; the second witness to 807.
Theurgia Goetia (Lemegeton, Book II), Anonymous — Theurgia Goetia, the Lemegeton's second book.
The Sword of Moses, M. Gaster (trans.) — The Sword of Moses, from the Hebrew.
The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, Book II, S. L. MacGregor Mathers (trans.) — Abramelin, Book II: the operation itself, over six months.
The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, Book III, S. L. MacGregor Mathers (trans.) — Abramelin, Book III: the magical squares.
The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy, Pseudo-Agrippa — The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy, with the Heptameron and the Arbatel appended.
Arbatel of Magick, Robert Turner — The Arbatel of Magic: the Olympic spirits.
Historic Lecture: Golden Dawn, W. Wynn Westcott — The Golden Dawn's historic lecture.
Mithriac Ritual, G. R. S. Mead — Mead's Mithriac Ritual, from the Paris papyrus.
The Tusayan ritual, Fewkes, Jesse Walter — The Tusayan ritual, from the same Bureau.

The excerpt under each heading is the book's opening line of that rite, cut at its first full stop. It is there so a reader can tell a conjuration from a chapter about conjurations before following the link; it is not a summary.

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