PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

Book 1
The Excellency of Masonry Displayed

SECTION 1
Reflections on the symmetry and proportion in the works of Nature, and on the harmony and affection among the various species of beings

SECTION 2
 The advantages of friendship

SECTION 3
Origin of Masonry, and its general advantages

SECTION 4
Masonry considered under two denominations

SECTION 5
Government of the Fraternity

SECTION 6
Reasons why the secrets of Masonry ought not to be publically exposed; and the importance of those secrets demonstrated

SECTION 7
Few Societies exempted from censure. Irregularities of masons no argumnet against the institution

SECTION 8
Charity the distinguishing characteristic of masons

SECTION 9
The discernment displayed by masons in the choice of objects of charity

SECTION 10
Friendly admonitions

Eulogium

Book 2
General Remarks: including an Illustration of the Lectures

SECTION 1
General Remarks

SECTION 2
Ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge

SECTION 3
Remarks on the First Lecture

SECTION 4
Remarks on the Second Lecture

SECTION 5
Remarks on the Third Lecture

SECTION 6
The Ancient Ceremonies of the Order

Book 3
The Principles Of Masonry Explained

SECTION 1
A Letter from the learnet Mr. John Locke, to the Right Hon. Thomas Earl of Pembroke, with an old Manuscript on the subject of Free-Masonry

SECTION 2
Remarks on the preceeding Manuscript, and on the Annotations of Mr. Locke

Book 4
The History of Masonry In England

SECTION 1
Masonry early introduced into England, - Account of the Druids. - Progress of Masonry in England under the Romans. - Masons highly favoured by St. Alban

SECTION 2
History of Masonry in England under St. Austin, King Alfred, and Athelstane; and also under the Knights Templars

SECTION 3
History of Masonry in England, during the Reigns of Edwards I. Edward II. Edward III. Richard II. Henry V. and Henry VI

SECTION 4
History of Masonry in the South of England from 1471 to 1567

SECTION 5
Progress of Masonry in the Sourth of England from the Reign of Elizabeth to the Fire of London in 1666

SECTION 6
The History of Masonry in England from the Fire of London, to the Accession of George I

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History of the Revival of Masonry in the South of England

SECTION 8
History of Masonry from its Revival in the South of England till the Death of King George I

SECTION 9
History of Masonry in England during the Reign of King George II

SECTION 10
History of Masonry in the South of England from the Accession of George III. to the end of the year 1779

SECTION 11
History of the most remarkable Events in the Society from 1779 to 1791 inclusive

SECTION 12
History of Masonry from the Installation of the Prince of Wales as Grand Master, to the Grand Feast in 1795 inclusive

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