Xiv. Grand Elect, Perfect, And Sublime Mason : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 218 XIV. GRAND ELECT, PERFECT, AND SUBLIME MASON. [PERFECT ELU.] IT is for each individual Mason to discover the secret of Masonry, by reflection upon its symbols and a wise consideration and analysis of what is said and done in the work. Masonry...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxx. Knight Kadosh : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 814 XXX. KNIGHT KADOSH. WE often profit more by our enemies than by our friends. "We support ourselves only on that which resists," and owe our success to opposition. The best friends of Masonry in America were the Anti-Masons of 1826, ...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxiv. Prince Of The Tabernacle : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 371 XXIV. PRINCE OF THE TABERNACLE. SYMBOLS were the almost universal language of ancient theology. They were the most obvious method of instruction; for, like nature herself, they addressed the understanding through the eye; and the most ancient...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxv. Knight Of The Brazen : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 435 XXV. KNIGHT OF THE BRAZEN SERPENT. THIS Degree is both philosophical and moral. While it teaches the necessity of reformation as well as repentance, as a means of obtaining mercy and forgiveness, it is also devoted to an explanati...
Xiii. Royal Arch Of Solomon : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 204 XIII. ROYAL ARCH OF SOLOMON. WHETHER the legend and history of this Degree are historically true, or but an allegory, containing in itself a deeper truth and a profounder meaning, we shall not now debate. If it be but a legendary myth, you must...
Chapter Of Rose Croix. Xvi. Prince Of Jerusalem : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 241 XVI. PRINCE OF JERUSALEM. WE no longer expect to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem. To us it has become but a symbol. To us the whole world is God's Temple, as is every upright heart. To establish all over the world the New Law and Reign of Love...
Council Of Kadosh. Xix. Grand Pontiff : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 312 MORALS AND DOGMA. COUNCIL OF KADOSH. XIX. GRAND PONTIFF. THE true Mason labors for the benefit of those who are to come after him, and for the advancement and improvement of his race. That is a poor ambition which contents itself with...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxviii. Knight : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 581 XXVIII. KNIGHT OF THE SUN, OR PRINCE ADEPT. GOD is the author of everything that existeth; the Eternal, the Supreme, the Living, and Awful Being; from Whom nothing in the Universe is hidden. Make of Him no idols and visible images; but rather...
Ix. Elect Of The Nine : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 149 IX. ELECT OF THE NINE. [ELU OF THE NINE.] ORIGINALLY created to reward fidelity, obedience, and devotion, this Degree was consecrated to bravery, devotedness, and patriot-ism; and your obligation has made known to you the duties which you have...
Xii. Grand Master Architect : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 189 XII. GRAND MASTER ARCHITECT. [MASTER ARCHITECT.] THE great duties that are inculcated by the lessons taught by the working-instruments of a Grand Master Architect, demanding so much of us, and taking for granted the capacity to perform them...
Preface : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. iii PREFACE. THE following work has been prepared by authority of the Supreme Council of the Thirty-third Degree, for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, by the Grand Commander, and is now published by its direction. It contains...
X. Illustrious Elect Of The Fifteen : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 160 X. ILLUSTRIOUS ELECT OF THE FIFTEEN. [ELU OF THE FIFTEEN.] THIS Degree is devoted to the same objects as those of the Elu of Nine; and also to the cause of Toleration and Liberality against Fanaticism and Persecution, political and religious;...
Iv. Intimate Secretary : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 119 VI. INTIMATE SECRETARY. [CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY.] You are especially taught in this Degree to be zealous and faithful; to be disinterested and benevolent; and to act the peace-maker, in case of dissensions, disputes, and quarrels among...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxiii. Chief Of The Tabernacle : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 352 XXIII. CHIEF OF THE TABERNACLE. AMONG most of the Ancient Nations there was, in addition to their public worship, a private one styled the Mysteries; to which those only were admitted who had been prepared by certain ceremonies called...
I. Apprentice : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 1 MORALS AND DOGMA. I. APPRENTICE. THE TWELVE-INCH RULE AND THE COMMON GAVEL. FORCE, unregulated or ill-regulated, is not only wasted in the void, like that of gunpowder burned in the open air, and steam unconfined by science; but, striking...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxvii. Knight Commander : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 578 XXVII. KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE TEMPLE. THIS is the first of the really Chivalric Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. It occupies this place in the Calendar of the Degrees between the 26th and the last of the Philosophical Degrees...
Chapter Of Rose Croix. Xvii. Knight : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 246 XVII. KNIGHT OF THE EAST AND WEST. THIS is the first of the Philosophical Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite; and the beginning of a course of instruction which will fully unveil to you the heart and inner mysteries of Masonry. Do...
Chapter Of Rose Croix. Xv. Knight : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 237 MORALS AND DOGMA CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX XV. KNIGHT OF THE EAST OR OF THE SWORD. [KNIGHT OF THE EAST, OF THE SWORD, OR OF THE EAGLE.] THIS Degree, like all others in Masonry, is symbolical. Based upon historical truth and authentic tradition, it...
Ii. The Fellow Craft : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 22 II. THE FELLOW-CRAFT. IN the Ancient Orient, all religion was more or less a mystery and there was no divorce from it of philosophy. The popular theology, taking the multitude of allegories and symbols for realities, degenerated into a worship...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxi. Noachite, Or Prussi : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 334 XXI. NOACHITE, OR PRUSSIAN KNIGHT. You are especially charged in this Degree to be modest and humble, and not vain-glorious nor filled with self-conceit. Be not wiser in your own opinion than the Deity, nor find fault with His works, n...
Viii. Intendant Of The Building : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 136 VIII. INTENDANT OF THE BUILDING. IN this Degree you have been taught the important lesson, that none are entitled to advance in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, who have not by study and application made themselves familiar with Masonic...
Iv. Secret Master : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 106 IV. SECRET MASTER. MASONRY is a succession of allegories, the mere vehicles of great lessons in morality and philosophy. You will more fully appreciate its spirit, its object, its purposes, as you advance in the different Degrees, which you will...
Vii. Provost And Judge : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 126 VII. PROVOST AND JUDGE. THE lesson which this Degree inculcates is JUSTICE, in decision and judgment, and in our intercourse and dealing with other men. In a country where trial by jury is known, every intelligent man is liable to be called...
V. Perfect Master : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 114 V. PERFECT MASTER. THE Master Khu ru m was an industrious and an honest man. What he was employed to do he did diligently, and he did it well and faithfully. "He received no wages that were not his due". Industry and honesty are the virtues...
Xi. Sublime Elect Of The Twelve, Or Prince Ameth : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 176 XI. SUBLIME ELECT OF THE TWELVE; OR PRINCE AMETH. [ELU OF THE TWELVE.] THE duties of a Prince Ameth are, to be earnest, true, reliable, and sincere; to protect the people against illegal impositions and exactions; to contend for their political...
Council Of Kadosh. Xx. Grand Master Of All : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 325 XX. GRAND MASTER OF ALL SYMBOLIC LODGES. THE true Mason is a practical Philosopher, who, under religious emblems, in all ages adopted by wisdom, builds upon plans traced by nature and reason the moral edifice of knowledge. He ought to find...
Consistory. Xxxii. Sublime Prince : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 839 XXXII. SUBLIME PRINCE OF THE ROYAL SECRET. [MASTER OF ROYAL SECRET.] THE Occult Science of the Ancient Magi was concealed under the shadows of the Ancient Mysteries: it was imperfectly revealed or rather disfigured by the Gnostics: it is guessed...
Consistory. Xxi. Grand Inspector Inquisit : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 825 MORALS AND DOGMA. CONSISTORY. XXXI. GRAND INSPECTOR INQUISITOR COMMANDER. [INSPECTOR INQUISITOR.] To hear patiently, to weigh deliberately and dispassionately, and to decide impartially;--these are the chief duties of a Judge. After the lessons...
Chapter Of Rose Croix. Xviii. Knight Rose Croix : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 276 XVIII. KNIGHT ROSE CROIX. [PRINCE ROSE CROIX.] EACH of us makes such applications to his own faith and creed, of the symbols and ceremonies of this Degree, as seems to him proper. With these special interpretations we have here nothing to do...
Untitled : * This is Albert Pikes' 861 page volume of 'lectures' on the esoteric roots of Freemasonry, specifically the 32-degree Scottish Rite. Until 1964, this book was given to every Mason completing the 14th degree in the Southern jurisdiction of the US Scottish Rite Freemasons. Masonic lectures are...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxvi. Prince Of Mercy : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 524 XXVI. PRINCE OF MERCY, OR SCOTTISH TRINITARIAN. WHILE you were veiled in darkness, you heard repeated by the Voice of the Great Past its most ancient doctrines. None has the right to object, if the Christian Mason sees foreshadowed in Chrishn...
Title Page : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. i MORALS AND DOGMA OF THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY PREPARED FOR THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE THIRTY-THIRD DEGREE FOR THE SOUTHERN JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND PUBLISHED BY ITS AUTHORITY. CHARLESTON A M 5632 [1871]...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxii. Knight Of The Royal : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 340 XXII. KNIGHT OF THE ROYAL AXE OR PRINCE OF LIBANUS. SYMPATHY with the great laboring classes, respect for labor itself, and resolution to do some good "work" in our day and generation, these are the lessons of this Degree, and they are purely...
Iii. The Master : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 62 III. THE MASTER. * * * * * * To understand literally the symbols and allegories of Oriental books as to ante-historical matters, is willfully to close our eyes against the Light. To translate the symbols into the trivial and commonplace, is...
Council Of Kadosh. Xxix. Grand Scottish Knight : * "Morals and Dogma", by Albert Pike, [1871], p. 801 XXIX. GRAND SCOTTISH KNIGHT OF ST. ANDREW. A MIRACULOUS tradition, something like that connected with the "labarum" of Constantine, hallows the Ancient Cross of St. Andrew. Hungus, who in the ninth century reigned over the Picts in Scotland, is...
