Duncan´s Masonic Ritual and Monitor by Malcom C. Duncan
Blue Lodge Rituals
Illustrated Degree Work
Historic Masonic Manual
Originally published in the 19th century, Duncan’s Masonic Ritual and Monitor remains one of the most widely circulated and referenced expositions of Masonic ritual in the United States. Intended as a practical handbook for the initiated rather than a public disclosure, Duncan’s work carefully outlines the degree ceremonies and traditional symbolism of American Freemasonry as practiced in the York Rite.
Covering the Blue Lodge Degrees (Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason) as well as the Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch degrees, the book offers a unique glimpse into the instructional structure of Masonic progression. Each degree includes a breakdown of rituals, obligations, signs, and lectures—presented with clarity and without sensationalism.
The author’s tone is respectful and pragmatic. His stated aim is to assist candidates and members in understanding the forms and meanings behind the degrees, without compromising the Order’s integrity or veiled modes of recognition. As Duncan himself emphasizes, no secrets enabling unauthorized access to Masonic meetings are revealed.
This edition also includes references to moral allegories, Biblical symbolism, and ritual tools, along with additional appendices and historical commentary. Far from being a work of exposé, this book functions as a ritual monitor, aligning with the customs of U.S. lodges and intended for the instruction and edification of Freemasons.
Table of Contents
PREFACE
DUNCAN’S RITUAL AND MONITOR OF FREEMASONRY
ENTERED APPRENTICE, OR FIRST DEGREE
Samuel Slick, Secretary
Second Order Of Business
Form Of Petition
Third Order Of Business
Fourth Order Of Business
Fifth Order Of Business
Sixth Order Of Business
Seventh Order Of Business
Obligation
First Section
Third Section
Charge At Initiation Into The First Degree
FELLOW CRAFT, OR SECOND DEGREE
Oath
Charge
Lecture On The Fellow Craft Degree – Section First
MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE
Preparing The Candidate
Prayer
Historical Account
The Three Steps
The Pot Of Incense
The Beehive
The Book Of Constitutions, Guarded By The Tyler’s Sword
The Sword Pointing To A Naked Heart
All Seeing Eye
The Forty-Seventh Problem Of Euclid
The Hour-Glass
The Scythe
Charge To The Lodge
Charge
First Section
MARK MASTER, OR FOURTH DEGREE
Mark Master’s Song
Lecture On The Fourth Or Mark Master’s Degree – Section First
PAST MASTER, OR FIFTH DEGREE
Lecture On The Fifth, Or Past Master’s Degree – Part Of The Second Section
MOST EXCELLENT MASTER, OR SIXTH DEGREE
Lecture On The Sixth, Or Most Excellent Master’s Degree
ROYAL ARCH, OR SEVENTH DEGREE
Proclamation
Lecture On The Seventh, Or Loyal Arch Degree – Section First
Additional information
| Author | Malcom C. Duncan |
|---|---|
| Pages | 356 |
| Size | 6.3 x 9.25 in |
| Collection | Freemasonry Books |
| Imprint | Freemasonry Books |
Duncan´s Masonic Ritual and Monitor by Malcom C. Duncan
Blue Lodge Rituals
Illustrated Degree Work
Historic Masonic Manual
Originally published in the 19th century, Duncan’s Masonic Ritual and Monitor remains one of the most widely circulated and referenced expositions of Masonic ritual in the United States. Intended as a practical handbook for the initiated rather than a public disclosure, Duncan’s work carefully outlines the degree ceremonies and traditional symbolism of American Freemasonry as practiced in the York Rite.
Covering the Blue Lodge Degrees (Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason) as well as the Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch degrees, the book offers a unique glimpse into the instructional structure of Masonic progression. Each degree includes a breakdown of rituals, obligations, signs, and lectures—presented with clarity and without sensationalism.
The author’s tone is respectful and pragmatic. His stated aim is to assist candidates and members in understanding the forms and meanings behind the degrees, without compromising the Order’s integrity or veiled modes of recognition. As Duncan himself emphasizes, no secrets enabling unauthorized access to Masonic meetings are revealed.
This edition also includes references to moral allegories, Biblical symbolism, and ritual tools, along with additional appendices and historical commentary. Far from being a work of exposé, this book functions as a ritual monitor, aligning with the customs of U.S. lodges and intended for the instruction and edification of Freemasons.
Table of Contents
PREFACE
DUNCAN’S RITUAL AND MONITOR OF FREEMASONRY
ENTERED APPRENTICE, OR FIRST DEGREE
Samuel Slick, Secretary
Second Order Of Business
Form Of Petition
Third Order Of Business
Fourth Order Of Business
Fifth Order Of Business
Sixth Order Of Business
Seventh Order Of Business
Obligation
First Section
Third Section
Charge At Initiation Into The First Degree
FELLOW CRAFT, OR SECOND DEGREE
Oath
Charge
Lecture On The Fellow Craft Degree – Section First
MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE
Preparing The Candidate
Prayer
Historical Account
The Three Steps
The Pot Of Incense
The Beehive
The Book Of Constitutions, Guarded By The Tyler’s Sword
The Sword Pointing To A Naked Heart
All Seeing Eye
The Forty-Seventh Problem Of Euclid
The Hour-Glass
The Scythe
Charge To The Lodge
Charge
First Section
MARK MASTER, OR FOURTH DEGREE
Mark Master’s Song
Lecture On The Fourth Or Mark Master’s Degree – Section First
PAST MASTER, OR FIFTH DEGREE
Lecture On The Fifth, Or Past Master’s Degree – Part Of The Second Section
MOST EXCELLENT MASTER, OR SIXTH DEGREE
Lecture On The Sixth, Or Most Excellent Master’s Degree
ROYAL ARCH, OR SEVENTH DEGREE
Proclamation
Lecture On The Seventh, Or Loyal Arch Degree – Section First
Additional information
| Author | Malcom C. Duncan |
|---|---|
| Pages | 356 |
| Size | 6.3 x 9.25 in |
| Collection | Freemasonry Books |
| Imprint | Freemasonry Books |