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Masonic Secrets and Symbols Explained

This document outlines the ritual questions and responses used in Masonic lodges to examine candidates and convey Masonic secrets in the early 18th century. It includes: 1) Questions about the candidate's name, provenance from a Masonic lodge, and knowledge of ritual words and tokens. 2) Responses about being made a Mason in a "true and perfect lodge" and the symbolic meanings of "Jachin" and "Boaz" as referring to biblical figures and covenants. 3) Details of taking an oath while kneeling with tools at the chest, and swearing to conceal secrets and help other Masons.

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Masonic Secrets and Symbols Explained

This document outlines the ritual questions and responses used in Masonic lodges to examine candidates and convey Masonic secrets in the early 18th century. It includes: 1) Questions about the candidate's name, provenance from a Masonic lodge, and knowledge of ritual words and tokens. 2) Responses about being made a Mason in a "true and perfect lodge" and the symbolic meanings of "Jachin" and "Boaz" as referring to biblical figures and covenants. 3) Details of taking an oath while kneeling with tools at the chest, and swearing to conceal secrets and help other Masons.

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THE WHOLE INSTITUTION OF MASONRY.

1724

First Observe—That all Squares is Signs According to the subject in handling.


The Salutation as Follow's.
Q. From whence came You. A. I came from a Right Worshipful Lodge of Masters and Fellows
belonging to HOLY ST. JOHN.
Q. I greet you well Brother what is your Name. A. JACHIN.

The Examination. as Follows

Q. How shall I know you are a Mason. A. By True words and Tokens at my Entry.
Q. How were you made a Mason. A. By a True and a Perfect Lodge.
Q. What Lodge are you off. A. HOLY ST JOHN
Q. How Stands a Lodge A. East and West.
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Q. How many Lights in a Lodge A. Twelve.


Q. What are they. A. Father. Son. Holy Ghost. Sun. Moon. Master Mason. Square. Rule.
Plum. Line. Mell. and Chizzel.
Q. Whoe is Master of all Lodge's. A. God and the Square.
The Explination of our Secrets is as Follow's—
JACHIN signifies. Strength and BOAZ. Beautiful. and had reference to the two Sons of Abraham.
One to the Free Woman and another to the Bond. And also to the two Covenants. One of
Works. and one of Free Grace.
" What posture did you receive your Secret Words in. Q.
" Kneeling with Square and Compass at my Breast. A.
" What were you Sworne too. Q.
" For to Hold and Conceal. A.
" What other Tenor did your Oath carry. Q.
" For to Helpe all Perfect Brothers of our Holy Secret.
Fellow Craft or Not. A.
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JACHIN and BOAZ. Two Brass Pillars of Wonderful Beauty set up in Solomons Porch at the West
end of the Temple. 32 cubits high 12 cubits in Circumference.
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