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By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonry within the limits of the craft and arch degreesregarded as a system, a specialised method of intellectual guidance and spiritual instruction. No more needed and useful work is to be done in the masonic order today than the education of its members in the true purpose of rites of initiation, that they may the better appreciate the reason, the importance. The endeavour to indicate the reason for the existence of the masonic system, to draw aside the veil of allegory and symbolism in which the initiation ceremony. The cornerstone is the first stone placed on the ground when a buildings foundation is laid, usually accompanied by some ceremony.
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Ashe the masonic manual r macoy the masonic miscellany and ladies literary magazine 1822 the masonic offering a gift for all seasons p. Wilmshurst s other enduring classic, the meaning of masonry. Wilmshursts style of writing, highly formal and typical of his victorian education, can make him a difficult read for modern masons. Wilmshursts most popular book is the meaning of masonry. Walter leslie wilmshurst 18671939 was a mystic with a practical knowledge and profound understanding of the religions of the world.
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By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the. Many nonmasons have, in recent years, even viewed its degree. Therein, i believe, is the real key to masonic light. Dec 30, 2007 buy the masonic initiation, revised edition revised by w. Wilmshurst is available at in several formats for your ereader. The masonic initiation revised edition download pdf. Wilmshurst the masonic trinity and the way of the cross j. Chapter 1 from darkness to light the masonic trowel. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonrywithin the limits of the craft and. That is my caveat with anyone interested in becoming a freemason. Order, but speculative freemasonrywithin the limits of the craft and. On 11 december 1889 wilmshurst was initiated in huddersfield lodge no. I see it fitting to explain masonic educations raison detre, its purpose and importance.
Chapter ii the ladder a most important part of the curriculum of the ancient mysteries was instruction in cosmology, the science of the universe. The modern mason will quickly learn that the craft, in our current era, goes under the name of. The masonic initiation from darkness to light chapter i w. Wilmshurst w l the complete collection internet archive. Thesecretpowerofmasonicsymbols download free pdf epub. Seldom or never do we employ our lodge meeting for that purpose for which, quite as much as for ceremonial purposes, they were intended, for expatiating on the mysteries of the craft, and.
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Walter leslie wilmshurst was born in chichester in 1867 and died in london in. Here, we find the authors most advanced expression as he explores the profound depths of masonic ritual as a contemplative art, and offers his vision of the future of the order. Wilmshurst states the essence of freemasonry is not the repetition of the ritual nor the safeguarding of secrets, but the regeneration of the brethren. Freemasonry in relation to the ancient mysteries the. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonry within the limits of the craft and arch degreesregarded as a system, a specialized method of intellectual guidance and spiritual instruction.
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