The Masonic Manual: Revised edition by Robert Macoy
- Rituals and Ceremonies
- Officer Duties Explained
- Foundational American Text
This comprehensive manual brings together the full range of Masonic degrees and ceremonial instructions recognized within the American York Rite tradition. Originally compiled by Robert Macoy—one of Freemasonry’s most prolific 19th-century authors—this revised edition offers detailed guidance on rituals, charges, prayers, and symbols from the Entered Apprentice degree through to the Orders of the Commandery.
Covering the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Commandery degrees, The Masonic Manual includes ceremonial texts for installation, dedication, funerals, cornerstone layings, and more. It also presents forms for Masonic documents, descriptions of official jewels, and a Masonic calendar. The material is presented in a clear, orderly fashion, making it ideal for both reference and instruction.
Whether you’re a newly initiated Mason or an experienced officer, this manual remains an indispensable tool for understanding the ritual structure, moral teachings, and rich symbolism of American Freemasonry.
- PREFACE
- CHAPTER I – PUBLISHERS’ NOTICE
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER II
- Charge At Opening
- Charge At Closing
- Admission Of Candidates
- Ancient Charges
- The Private Duties Of Masons
- Duties As Citizens
- Duties In The Lodge
- Duties As Neighbors
- Duties Towards A Brother
- ENTERED APPRENTICE
- CHAPTER III
- SECTION I
- Prayer Used At The Initiation Of A Candidate
- The Working Tools Of An Entered Apprentice
- SECTION II
- The Badge Of A Mason
- SECTION III
- The Principal Tenets
- Of Brotherly Love
- Of Relief
- Of Truth
- The Four Cardinal Virtues Explained
- Of Fortitude
- Of Prudence
- Of Temperance
- Of Justice
- Charge To The Candidate
- FELLOWCRAFT
- CHAPTER IV
- SECTION I
- Working tools
- SECTION II
- Operative Masonry
- Speculative Masonry
- Of The Globes
- The Use Of The Globes
- The Orders Of Architecture
- Of Order In Architecture
- Of Its Antiquity
- The Tuscan
- The Doric
- The Ionic
- The Corinthian
- The Composite
- Of Tire Invention Of Order In Architecture
- Of The Five Senses Of Human Nature
- Hearing
- Seeing
- Feeling
- Smelling
- Tasting
- The Seven Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Grammar
- Rhetoric
- Logic
- Arithmetic
- Geometry
- Of The Advantages Of Geometry
- Music
- Astronomy
- Of The Moral Advantages Of Geometry
- Charge To The Candidate
- MASTER MASON
- CHAPTER V
- SECTION I
- The Trowel
- SECTION II
- Funeral Dirge
- SECTION III
- The Three Steps
- The Pot Of Incense
- The Bee Hive
- The Book Of Constitutions, Guarded By The Tyler’s Sword
- The Sword, Pointing To A Naked Heart
- All-Seeing Eye
- The Anchor And Ark
- The Forty-Seventh Problem Of Euclid
- The Hour-Glass
- The Scythe
- Charge To The Candidate
- MARK MASTER
- CHAPTER VI
- Charge at opening
- SECTION I
- SECTION II
- The Chisel
- The Mallet
- Charge To The Candidate
- PRESENT OR PAST MASTER
- CHAPTER VII
- SECTION I
- On The Manner Of Constituting A Lodge
- Form Of A Petition For A New Lodge
- “To The M W. Grand Lodge Of The State Of -.
- Ceremony Of Constitution
- The New Lodge
- The Grand Lodge
- Services
- Ceremony Of Consecration
- SECTION II
- Ceremony Of Installation
- Master
- The Senior Warden
- The Junior Warden
- The Treasurer
- The Secretary
- The Chaplain
- The Senior And Junior Deacons
- The Stewards And Masters Of Ceremonies
- The Tyler
- Charge Upon The Installation Of The Officers Of A Lodge
- Installation Ode
- SECTION III
- Ceremony At Laying Foundation Stones Of Public Structures
- Procession At Laying Foundation Stones
- SECTION IV
- Ceremony At The Dedication Of Masonic Halls
- SECTION V
- The Ceremony Observed At Funerals
- Order Of Procession At A Funeral
- Funeral Service At The Grave
- MOST EXCELLENT MASTER
- CHAPTER VIII
- Opening Ceremonies
- The Following Ode Is Sung
- Charge To The Candidate
- The Following Psalm Is Read At Closing
- A Brief Description Of King Solomon’s Temple
- ROYAL ARCH
- CHAPTER IX
- SECTION I
- Charge At Opening
- SECTION II
- Prayer
- Working Tools
- Charge To The Candidate
- Closing
- Remarks Relative To King Solomon’s Temple
- ROYAL MASTER
- CHAPTER X
- SELECT MASTER
- CHAPTER XI
- Prayer At Opening A Council
- The Following Psalm Is Read
- Charge To The Candidate
- Charge At Closing
- Installation Ceremonies, For Councils Of Royal
- And Select Masters
- Charge To The Deputy Illustrious Grand Master
- Charge To The P.’ C.’ W.’
- Charge To The Treasurer
- Charge To The Recorder
- Charge To The Captain Of The Guards
- Charge To The Marshal
- Charge To The Grand Steward
- Charge To The Officers And Members
- ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD
- CHAPTER XII
- Ceremonies And Charges
- Upon Constituting And Dedicating A Royal Arch Chapter
- And Installing Its Officers
- Charge To The King
- Charge To The Scribe
- Charge To The Captain Of The Host
- Charge To The Principal Sojourner
- Charge To The Royal Arch Captain
- Charge To The Master Of The Third Veil
- Charge To The Master Of The Second Veil
- Charge To The Master Of The First Veil
- Charge To The Three Masters Of The Veils, As Overseers
- Charge To The Secretary
- Charge To The Treasurer
- Charge To The Chaplain
- Charge To The Stewards
- Charge To The Tyler
- Address To The High Priest
- Address To The Officers Generally
- Address To The Chapter At Large
- KNIGHTS OF THE RED CROSS
- CHAPTER XIII
- Prayer At Opening
- Titles, Stations, And Decorations
- Lesson I
- Lesson II
- Lesson III
- Lesson IV
- KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
- CHAPTER XIV
- Prayer at opening
- Decorations And Stations Of Officers
- Uniform
- Charge At Opening
- Lesson I. First Exhortation
- Second Exhortation
- Third Exhortation
- Lesson II
- Lesson III
- Lesson IV
- Lesson V
- Lesson VI
- KNIGHTS OF MALTA
- CHAPTER XV
- Lesson I
- Lesson II
- Lesson III
- Charge To The Candidate
- An Exhortation At Closing
- Ceremonies And Charges
- Upon Constituting And Dedicating A Commandery,
- And Installing Its Officers
- Installation
- Charge To The Eminent Commander
- Charge To The Generalissimo
- Charge To The Captain-General
- Charge To The Prelate
- Charge To The Senior Warden
- Charge To The Junior Warden
- Charge To The Treasurer
- Charge To The Recorder
- Charge To The Standard Bearer
- Charge To The Sword Bearer
- Charge To The Warder
- Charge To The Three Guard
- Charge To The Commandery
- MASONIC ODES
- CHAPTER XVI
- Ode
- Installation Ode
- On Consecration Of A Lodge
- Dedication Of Masonic Halls
- Ode At Laying A Corner Stone
- Royal Arch Song
- Royal Arch Closing
- Templar’s Song
- The Mason’s Adieu
- MASONIC CALENDAR
- CHAPTER XVII
- Rules For Discovering The Different Dates
- FORMS OF MASONIC DOCUMENTS
- CHAPTER XVIII
- Dispensation For Constituting A New Lodge
- Certificate Of Subordinate Lodge
- Warrant Of Constitution
- Empowering A Past Master To Constitute A New Lodge,
- And Install Its Officers Elect
- Appointment Of Proxy To Represent A Lodge In
- The Grand Lodge
- Royal Arch Certificate
- Knight Templars’ Diploma
- Subordinate Lodge Jewels
- Grand Lodge Jewels
- Grand Lodge Jewels – (California)
- Grand Lodge Jewels – (English)
- Grand And Subordinate Lodge Jewels (English)
- Royal Arch Jewels
- Encampment Jewels
- Royal Arch Jewels – (English)
- Royal Arch Jewel And Collar – (English)
- Grand Royal Arch Chapter Jewels
- Grand Encampment Jewels
Additional information
| Author | Robert Macoy |
|---|---|
| Pages | 264 |
| Size | 6.14 x 9.21 in |
| Collection | Freemasonry Books |
| Imprint | Freemasonry Books |
The Masonic Manual: Revised edition by Robert Macoy
- Rituals and Ceremonies
- Officer Duties Explained
- Foundational American Text
This comprehensive manual brings together the full range of Masonic degrees and ceremonial instructions recognized within the American York Rite tradition. Originally compiled by Robert Macoy—one of Freemasonry’s most prolific 19th-century authors—this revised edition offers detailed guidance on rituals, charges, prayers, and symbols from the Entered Apprentice degree through to the Orders of the Commandery.
Covering the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Commandery degrees, The Masonic Manual includes ceremonial texts for installation, dedication, funerals, cornerstone layings, and more. It also presents forms for Masonic documents, descriptions of official jewels, and a Masonic calendar. The material is presented in a clear, orderly fashion, making it ideal for both reference and instruction.
Whether you’re a newly initiated Mason or an experienced officer, this manual remains an indispensable tool for understanding the ritual structure, moral teachings, and rich symbolism of American Freemasonry.
- PREFACE
- CHAPTER I – PUBLISHERS’ NOTICE
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER II
- Charge At Opening
- Charge At Closing
- Admission Of Candidates
- Ancient Charges
- The Private Duties Of Masons
- Duties As Citizens
- Duties In The Lodge
- Duties As Neighbors
- Duties Towards A Brother
- ENTERED APPRENTICE
- CHAPTER III
- SECTION I
- Prayer Used At The Initiation Of A Candidate
- The Working Tools Of An Entered Apprentice
- SECTION II
- The Badge Of A Mason
- SECTION III
- The Principal Tenets
- Of Brotherly Love
- Of Relief
- Of Truth
- The Four Cardinal Virtues Explained
- Of Fortitude
- Of Prudence
- Of Temperance
- Of Justice
- Charge To The Candidate
- FELLOWCRAFT
- CHAPTER IV
- SECTION I
- Working tools
- SECTION II
- Operative Masonry
- Speculative Masonry
- Of The Globes
- The Use Of The Globes
- The Orders Of Architecture
- Of Order In Architecture
- Of Its Antiquity
- The Tuscan
- The Doric
- The Ionic
- The Corinthian
- The Composite
- Of Tire Invention Of Order In Architecture
- Of The Five Senses Of Human Nature
- Hearing
- Seeing
- Feeling
- Smelling
- Tasting
- The Seven Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Grammar
- Rhetoric
- Logic
- Arithmetic
- Geometry
- Of The Advantages Of Geometry
- Music
- Astronomy
- Of The Moral Advantages Of Geometry
- Charge To The Candidate
- MASTER MASON
- CHAPTER V
- SECTION I
- The Trowel
- SECTION II
- Funeral Dirge
- SECTION III
- The Three Steps
- The Pot Of Incense
- The Bee Hive
- The Book Of Constitutions, Guarded By The Tyler’s Sword
- The Sword, Pointing To A Naked Heart
- All-Seeing Eye
- The Anchor And Ark
- The Forty-Seventh Problem Of Euclid
- The Hour-Glass
- The Scythe
- Charge To The Candidate
- MARK MASTER
- CHAPTER VI
- Charge at opening
- SECTION I
- SECTION II
- The Chisel
- The Mallet
- Charge To The Candidate
- PRESENT OR PAST MASTER
- CHAPTER VII
- SECTION I
- On The Manner Of Constituting A Lodge
- Form Of A Petition For A New Lodge
- “To The M W. Grand Lodge Of The State Of -.
- Ceremony Of Constitution
- The New Lodge
- The Grand Lodge
- Services
- Ceremony Of Consecration
- SECTION II
- Ceremony Of Installation
- Master
- The Senior Warden
- The Junior Warden
- The Treasurer
- The Secretary
- The Chaplain
- The Senior And Junior Deacons
- The Stewards And Masters Of Ceremonies
- The Tyler
- Charge Upon The Installation Of The Officers Of A Lodge
- Installation Ode
- SECTION III
- Ceremony At Laying Foundation Stones Of Public Structures
- Procession At Laying Foundation Stones
- SECTION IV
- Ceremony At The Dedication Of Masonic Halls
- SECTION V
- The Ceremony Observed At Funerals
- Order Of Procession At A Funeral
- Funeral Service At The Grave
- MOST EXCELLENT MASTER
- CHAPTER VIII
- Opening Ceremonies
- The Following Ode Is Sung
- Charge To The Candidate
- The Following Psalm Is Read At Closing
- A Brief Description Of King Solomon’s Temple
- ROYAL ARCH
- CHAPTER IX
- SECTION I
- Charge At Opening
- SECTION II
- Prayer
- Working Tools
- Charge To The Candidate
- Closing
- Remarks Relative To King Solomon’s Temple
- ROYAL MASTER
- CHAPTER X
- SELECT MASTER
- CHAPTER XI
- Prayer At Opening A Council
- The Following Psalm Is Read
- Charge To The Candidate
- Charge At Closing
- Installation Ceremonies, For Councils Of Royal
- And Select Masters
- Charge To The Deputy Illustrious Grand Master
- Charge To The P.’ C.’ W.’
- Charge To The Treasurer
- Charge To The Recorder
- Charge To The Captain Of The Guards
- Charge To The Marshal
- Charge To The Grand Steward
- Charge To The Officers And Members
- ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD
- CHAPTER XII
- Ceremonies And Charges
- Upon Constituting And Dedicating A Royal Arch Chapter
- And Installing Its Officers
- Charge To The King
- Charge To The Scribe
- Charge To The Captain Of The Host
- Charge To The Principal Sojourner
- Charge To The Royal Arch Captain
- Charge To The Master Of The Third Veil
- Charge To The Master Of The Second Veil
- Charge To The Master Of The First Veil
- Charge To The Three Masters Of The Veils, As Overseers
- Charge To The Secretary
- Charge To The Treasurer
- Charge To The Chaplain
- Charge To The Stewards
- Charge To The Tyler
- Address To The High Priest
- Address To The Officers Generally
- Address To The Chapter At Large
- KNIGHTS OF THE RED CROSS
- CHAPTER XIII
- Prayer At Opening
- Titles, Stations, And Decorations
- Lesson I
- Lesson II
- Lesson III
- Lesson IV
- KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
- CHAPTER XIV
- Prayer at opening
- Decorations And Stations Of Officers
- Uniform
- Charge At Opening
- Lesson I. First Exhortation
- Second Exhortation
- Third Exhortation
- Lesson II
- Lesson III
- Lesson IV
- Lesson V
- Lesson VI
- KNIGHTS OF MALTA
- CHAPTER XV
- Lesson I
- Lesson II
- Lesson III
- Charge To The Candidate
- An Exhortation At Closing
- Ceremonies And Charges
- Upon Constituting And Dedicating A Commandery,
- And Installing Its Officers
- Installation
- Charge To The Eminent Commander
- Charge To The Generalissimo
- Charge To The Captain-General
- Charge To The Prelate
- Charge To The Senior Warden
- Charge To The Junior Warden
- Charge To The Treasurer
- Charge To The Recorder
- Charge To The Standard Bearer
- Charge To The Sword Bearer
- Charge To The Warder
- Charge To The Three Guard
- Charge To The Commandery
- MASONIC ODES
- CHAPTER XVI
- Ode
- Installation Ode
- On Consecration Of A Lodge
- Dedication Of Masonic Halls
- Ode At Laying A Corner Stone
- Royal Arch Song
- Royal Arch Closing
- Templar’s Song
- The Mason’s Adieu
- MASONIC CALENDAR
- CHAPTER XVII
- Rules For Discovering The Different Dates
- FORMS OF MASONIC DOCUMENTS
- CHAPTER XVIII
- Dispensation For Constituting A New Lodge
- Certificate Of Subordinate Lodge
- Warrant Of Constitution
- Empowering A Past Master To Constitute A New Lodge,
- And Install Its Officers Elect
- Appointment Of Proxy To Represent A Lodge In
- The Grand Lodge
- Royal Arch Certificate
- Knight Templars’ Diploma
- Subordinate Lodge Jewels
- Grand Lodge Jewels
- Grand Lodge Jewels – (California)
- Grand Lodge Jewels – (English)
- Grand And Subordinate Lodge Jewels (English)
- Royal Arch Jewels
- Encampment Jewels
- Royal Arch Jewels – (English)
- Royal Arch Jewel And Collar – (English)
- Grand Royal Arch Chapter Jewels
- Grand Encampment Jewels
Additional information
| Author | Robert Macoy |
|---|---|
| Pages | 264 |
| Size | 6.14 x 9.21 in |
| Collection | Freemasonry Books |
| Imprint | Freemasonry Books |