Ahiman rezon the title given by dermott to the book of constitutions of the grand lodge of ancient freemasons in england, which was established about the middle of the eighteenth century in opposition to the legitimate grand lodge and its adherents who were called. It was a private venture just as the 1723 constitutions was a private publication of dr. But, as it immediately follows the question, what is the ahiman rezon. When the irish freemasons established their rival grand lodge, they found it necessary, also, to have a book of constitutions. Apr 24, 2014 this corresponded to the book of constitutions of the grand lodge of england, once called the moderns. In fact, some of these grand lodges still refer to their constitutions as the ahiman rezon. The book of constitutions, or ahiman rezon, of the grand lodge of england. There have been a variety of translations made available for the title. Ahiman rezon to spanish origin, their meaning is there is the full account of the law. The literal translation of ahiman is a prepared brother, from manah, to prepare. Modeled on spratts irish constitutions, the regulations are comprehensive and well written, and are followed by an extended section devoted to songs. Frontispiece reproduced from ahiman rezon, by laurence dermott london, 2d edition. The ahiman rezon or book of the constitution of the right worshipful grand lodge of the most ancient and honorable fraternity of free and accepted masons of pennsylvania and masonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging in freemasonry what is not permitted is prohibited article 1. Grand lodge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Their book of constitutions, the ahiman rezon of their grand secretary laurence dermott, suggests that the moderns had now changed their passwords in alarm over masonic exposures printed in the 1730s, which would not allow their members admission into any lodges outside their own jurisdiction. It was written by laurence dermott who was the second grand secretary of the antient grand lodge of england. The book of constitutions of this grand lodge or ahiman rezon was a constitution written by laurence dermott for the antient grand lodge of. Once the united grand lodge of england was formed in 18 and there was established a new constitution so the ahiman rezon fell into disuse. It was a private venture just as the 1723 constitutions was a private. The book of constitutions, guarded by the tilers sword, the sword, pointing to a naked heart. Hughans collaborator, edited an edition of the constitution book of 1723 as volume i of kennings masonic archeological library, under date of 1878. The ahiman rezon or book of the constitution of the right worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted masons of pa. Grand lodge of ireland 1858 the laws and constitutions of the grand lodge of scotland 1879.
The ahiman rezon or book of constitutions of the grand lodge of ancient free masons of south carolina with a system of monitorial instruction adapted to the work as practiced in that jurisdiction cormpiled and arranged by the authority of the grand lodge, and published under its. Accordingly, laurence dermott, who was at one time their grand secretary, and afterward their deputy grand master, compiled such a. Ahiman rezon abridged and digested as a help to all that are or would be free and accepted masons. The literal translation ofahmian is aprepared brother, frommanah toprepare, andrezon,secret. History of freemasonry project gutenberg selfpublishing. Its author, laurence dermott, was grand secretary of the antient grand lodge from 1752 to 1771. The ahiman rezon or book of constitutions of the grand lodge of ancient free masons of south carolina with a system of monitorial instruction adapted to the work as practiced in that jurisdiction cormpiled and arranged by the authority of the grand lodge, and published under its sanction. Grand lodge of ancient free masons of south carolina. The first book of masonic law published by the grand lodge of pennsylvania was entitled.
Full text of the ahiman rezon pennsylvania grand lodge 1825. Shewing the excellency of secrecy, and the first cause of the institution of freemasonry. Ahiman rezon m eaning the will of selected brethren 1792. The constitutions of the antients the book of constitutions, or ahiman rezon, of the grand lodge of england according to the old institutions, also known as the antient grand lodge of england or the grand lodge of the antients, was first published in 1754. Furthermore, the work was in a great measure purged of the peculiarities of dermott, and made to conform more closely to the andersonian constitutions. So that ahiman rezon literally means the secrets of a prepared brother. In this third edition, the title was changed to that of the ahiman rezon, or book of constitutions, etc. Nov 24, 20 once the united grand lodge of england was formed in 18 and there was established a new constitution so the ahiman rezon fell into disuse. In 18 the ancient grand lodge was dissolved by the union of the two grand lodges of england, and a new book of constitutions having been adopted for the united body, no subsequent edition of the ahiman rezon was ever published. Ahiman rezon my freemasonry freemason information and. Ahiman rezon, or a help to all that are or would be free and accepted masons, containing the quintessence, of all that has been published on the subject of freemasonry, with many additions, which renders this work more useful, than any other book of constitution, now extant. The grand secretary was instructed to purchase twelve copies of it 1802. The book of constitutions, eller ahiman rezon of the grand lodge of. The title given by dermott to the book of constitutions of the grand lodge of.
Dont waste your money on cheap reproductions of famous masonic books when you can download them here for free. This edition was created and published by global grey globalgrey 2019. In 1756 he published the antients own book of constitutions, entitled the ahiman rezon, for which no meaning is known. Ahiman rezon the title given by dermott to the book of constitutions of the grand lodge of ancient freemasons in england, which was established about the middle of the eighteenth century in opposition to the legitimate grand lodge and its adherents who were called the moderns, and whose code of laws was contained in andersons. The ahiman rezon prepared by smith in 1781, and used by grand lodge of pennsylvania, as well as daichos edition of 1807, used by the grand lodge of ancient york masons of south carolina, are both based on the original text written by laurence dermott, which was first published in a. In 18, upon the union of antients and moderns, the ugle had created a new constitution, based on the constitutions of anderson of the moderns and the ahiman rezon of the antients, which required acceptance of the great architect of the universe. Doctor dalcho ahiman rezon of south carolina, page 159, second edition. The title given by dermott to the book of constitutions of the grand lodge of ancient freemasons in england, which was established about the middle of the eighteenth century in opposition to the legitimate grand lodge and its adherents who were called the moderns, and whose code of laws was contained in andersons work known as the book of constitutions. While considered a monitor, this book explains the reasons and meanings behind many of the rituals. The book of constitutions of this grand lodge or ahiman rezon was a constitution written by laurence dermott for the antient grand lodge of england which was formed in 1751. Modeled on spratts irish constitutions, 71 the regulations are comprehensive and well written, and are followed by an extended section devoted to songs. General ahiman rezon and freemasons guide by d sickels. The laws and constitutions of the supreme grand royal arch chapter, scotland 1878 ahiman rezon. On april 18, 1825, a revision of the ahiman rezon was adopted, being taken largely from andersons constitutions.
Published in 1756, the first edition expressed a wish for reconciliation with the other grand lodge. The book of constitutions for the antients the book of constitutions for the moderns the book of constitutions after the act of union of 18 10. The second edition, in 1764, turned on their unconstitutional fopperies. Ahiman rezon or the book of constitutions of the antient grand lodge of england by laurence dermott. Ahiman rezon a peculiar title given to books of constitutions there were. Lodge, and published in 1723, entitled the book of constitutions of the. These texts, though differing slightly, are identical as to their essential tenor. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Apr 24, 2014 the first masonic book published in america was printed in philadelphia by brother benjamin franklin in 1734. Book of the a and a scottish rite by c t mcclenachan. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america, which was produced in philadelphia by benjamin franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by james anderson who is identified as the author in an appendix printed in london in 1723.
It went through eight editions, the last edition being published in 18. It was a reprint of what is known as andersons constitutions, which was published in 1723 under the authority of the grand lodge of england, and entitled. Constitutions of the free and accepted masons by w h white. Its author, laurence dermott, was grand secretary of the antient grand lodge from 1752 to. Full text of the ahiman rezon pennsylvania grand lodge 1825 see other formats. Undoubtedly one act for which laurence dermott will always be remembered is his publication of ahiman rezon. The grand lodge was founded shortly after george i, the first hanoverian king of the kingdom of great britain, ascended to the throne on 1 august 1714 and the end of the first jacobite rising of 1715 officially, the grand lodge of england was founded in london on st. Ahiman rezon by laurence dermott a masonic book online. Ahiman rezon, south carolina ancient free masons grand. To which is added, a sermon, preached in christchurch, philadelphia, at a general communication, celebrated, agreeable to the constitutions, on monday, december 28, 1778, as the anniversary of. The book of constitutions is usually denominated ahiman rezon.
The ahiman rezon or book of constitution grand lodge of pennsylvania 1868. Dess forsta och andra utgava skrevs av pastor james anderson ar 1723 och 1738. The title given by dermott to the book of constitutions of the grand lodge of antient freemasons in england, which was established about the middle of the eighteenth century in opposition to the legitimate grand lodge and its adherents who were called the moderns, and whose code of laws was contained in andersons work known as the book of constitutions. The first masonic book published in america was printed in philadelphia by brother benjamin franklin in 1734. Oct 21, 2015 of course, what brother bowden wrote is correct. Ahiman rezon or book of the constitution of the most ancient. Matthefavorofheavenbeuponthismeeting andasitishappilybegun,mayitbeconducted withorder. The ahiman rezon or book of the constitution of the right worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted masons of pennsylvania and masonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging, also the charges, ceremonies, and forms revised and adopted by the grand lodge for the government of the craft under its jurisdiction, a. The ahiman rezon was later used by many of the older grand lodges in the new world, such as pennsylvania, virginia, and south carolina. It was a reprint of what is known asandersons constitutions, which was published in 1723 under the authority of the grand lodge of england, and entitled. The grand secretary was instructed to purchase twelve copies of it 1 802. Constitutions of the grand lodge of massachusetts by author unknown in 1857. To which is added, a sermon, preached in christchurch, philadelphia, at a general communication, celebrated, agreeable to the constitutions, on monday, december 28, 1778, as the anniversary of st. James anderson and, just as the latter became the official constitutions of the moderns so the former became the official constitutions of the antients though there is no mention of.
John the baptists day, 24 june 1717, when four existing lodges gathered at the goose and gridiron alehouse in st. This corresponded to the book of constitutions of the grand lodge of england, once called the moderns. Which is the title of the first of the old charges. Book of constitutions of the grand lodge of kentucky. At the beginning, instead of andersons history, is an extended. James anderson and, just as the latter became the official constitutions of the moderns so the former became the official constitutions of the antients though there is no mention of its issue in the grand lodge minutes. The revision of 1825 contains the following as the definition of the words ahiman rezon. A major difference between the ahiman rezon was that dermott placed in the front of the book, instead of the history of freemasonry found in andersons constitutions, a parody of the histories of freemasonry that had been around at the time. Ahiman rezon, of the grand lodge of england according to the old institutions, also known as the antient grand lodge of england or the grand lodge of the antients, was first published in 1754. Constitutions of the freemasons published in 1723 as compiled by brother james.
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