Archive for February, 2010
Alchemy
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Classic study by noted scholar ranges over 2000 years of alchemical history: ancient Greek and Chinese alchemy, alchemical apparatus, Islamic and early Western alchemy; signs, symbols, and secret terms; Paracelsus, English and Scottish alchemists, and more. Erudite, learned coverage of philosophical, religious, mystical overtones; replacement of alchemy by scientific method, much more. Illustrated.
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02 2010
The Builders
Masonic Poetry – Br. Charles P. Forshaw M.D.
THE BUILDERS
Baltimore House, Bradford, Eng., August 14th, 1916
(From Masonic Sun, Toronto, Can., October, 1916)
If in the rearing of an edifice
We form one stone that makes the perfect whole;
To us ‘twould be the beau-ideal of bliss
And prove glad unction to the work-wom soul.
A Temple with proportions just and true
Can but erected be by Masons skilled,
Instructed by an Architect who knew
Exactly bow to tell them what to build.
And -he taught us-however small the stone– plumb and level by th’
unerring Square– make it pattern, so that all might own
‘T was strong and beautiful beyond compare,–
Chisel and with Gavel we have wrought
To gain “Well Done,” — The Tongue of Good Report.
21
02 2010
The Emerald Tablet: Alchemy for Personal Transformation
- ISBN13: 9780140195712
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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The Emerald Tablet–an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings–has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of alchemy traces its sources back to ancient Egypt, and presents alchemy as a useful, practical system of self-transformation. Each of the seven steps of alchemical transformation is explained, with hands-on techniques and exercises, treating alchemy as a living discipline for achieving a spiritual awakening…. More >>
18
02 2010
Let there be light
Masonic Poetry – Br. Cummings
“LET THERE BE LIGHT!”.
From The Voice of Masonry, 1894
Brother, kneel before the altar,
In silence grave.
Show no weakness. Do not falter
Like cowan knave.
Honest brethren stand around you,
With heart and hand,
Ready to encourage, aid you,
A noble hand.
Here you need not fear deception-
All are true—
Every brother here assembled
Knelt like you.
With throbbing hearts they silent listen
To your voice,
As you tell in earnest whisper,
Your free choice.
Gently loose the new made brother
From his cord,
He is bound by stronger fetters,
On GOD’S Word.
Hearken to the Master’s language:
” Pray for Light,”
Responsive voices chant the echo:
” Let there be Light.”
Welcome, brother, to our household,
You are Free;
May it ever prove a blessing
Unto thee,
14
02 2010
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12
02 2010
The Origins of Freemasonry: Scotland’s Century, 1590 to 1710
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Freemasonry has always been a highly controversial movement. Yet in spite of the vast literature that has been produced on the subject, its origins have remained obscure. David Stevenson demonstrates that the real origins of the essentials of modern freemasonry lie in Scotland around 1600, when the system of lodges was created by Stonemasons. With rituals and secrets blending medieval mythology with a number of late Renaissance intellectual influences, a movement was created that was to spread through England, across Europe, and then around the world…. More >>
The Origins of Freemasonry: Scotland’s Century, 1590 to 1710
08
02 2010
The Origins of Freemasonry: Scotland’s Century, 1590 to 1710
Product Description
Freemasonry has always been a highly controversial movement. Yet in spite of the vast literature that has been produced on the subject, its origins have remained obscure. David Stevenson demonstrates that the real origins of the essentials of modern freemasonry lie in Scotland around 1600, when the system of lodges was created by Stonemasons. With rituals and secrets blending medieval mythology with a number of late Renaissance intellectual influences, a movement was created that was to spread through England, across Europe, and then around the world…. More >>
The Origins of Freemasonry: Scotland’s Century, 1590 to 1710
04
02 2010
Tubal Cain
Masonic Poetry – Br. Rev. Charles Mackey
TUBAL CAIN
From Masonic Bulletin, Des Moines, Iowa, April, 1915
Old Tubal Cain was a man of might,
In the days when earth was young;
By the fierce red light of his furnace bright
The strokes of his hammer rung;
And he lifted high his brawny hand
On the iron glowing clear,
Till the sparks rushed out in scarlet showers,
As he fashioned the sword and spear;
And lie sang, “Hurrah for my handiwork!
Hurrah for the spear and sword!
Hurrah for the hand that shall wield these well,
For lie shall lie king and lord!”
To Tubal Cain came many a one,
As lie wrought by his roaring fire,
And each one prayed for a strong blade,
As the crown of his desire;
And lie made them weapons sharp and strong,
Till they shouted loud for glee
And gave him gifts of pearl and gold,
And spoils of the forest free;
And they sang, “Hurrah for Tubal Cain,
Who hath given us strenght anew!
Hurrah for the smith! Hurrah for the fire!
And hurrah for the metal true!”
But a sudden change came o’er his heart,
Ere the setting of the sun;
And Tubal Cain was filled with pain
For the evil he had done.
He saw that men, with rage and hate,
Made war upon their kind;
That the land was red with the blood they shed,
In their lust for carnage blind;
And he said, “Alas! that ever I made,
Or that skill of mine should plan
The spear and the sword, for men whose joy
Is to slay their fellow man!”
And for many a day old Tubal Cain
Sat brooding o’er his woe,
And his hand forebore to smite the ore,
And his furnace smouldered low.
But he rose at last with a cheerful face
And a bright, courageous eye,
And bared his strong arm for work,
While the quick flames mounted high,
And lie sang, “Hurrah for my handiwork!”
And the red sparks lit the air;
” Not alone for the blade was the bright steel made.”
And he fashioned the first plowshare.
And the men taught wisdom from the past,
In friendship joined their bands,
Hung the sword in the ball, the spear on the wall,
And ploughed the willing lands.
And sang, “Hurrah for Tubal Cain!
Our staunch good friend is he;
And for the ploughshare and the plough,
To him our praise shall be;
But while oppression lifts its bead,
Or a tyrant would be lord,
Though we may thank him for the plough,
We’ll not forget the sword!”
































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