This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 Excerpt: ...the space of four hundred and seventy years, buried in darkness; and without a knowledge of which the Masonic character cannot be complete. The lecture of this degree is divided into two sections, and should be well understood by every Royal Arch Mason; upon an accurate acquaintance with it, will depend his usefulness at our assemblies; and without it, he will be unqualified tc perform the duties of the various stations in which his services may be required by the Chapter SECTION 1. This section furnishes us with many interesting particulars relative to the state of the fraternity, during and since the reign of King Solomon; and illustrates the causes and consequences of some very important events which occurred during his reign. It explains the mode of government and organization of a Chapter; it designates the appellation, number and situation of the several officers, and points out the purposes and duties of their respective stations. A Chapter of Royal Arch Masons consists of any convenient number of members, and the following officers, exclusive of the Treasurer, Chaplain, Stewards, and Tyler, viz: M. E. High Priest, --his station is in the East of the Sacred Sanctuary; E. King, in the East, on the right of the M. E. H. P.; E. Scribe, in the East, on the left of the M. E. H. P.; Captain of the Host, on the right, in-front of the E. K.: Principal Sojourner, on the left, in front of the E. Scribe; Royal Arch Captain, within the Fourth Veil, or Sanctuary; M. of Third Veil, within the Third Veil; M. of Second Vail, within the Second Veil; M. of First Veil, within the First Veil CHARGE AT OPENING Now we command you, brethren, that ye withdraw yourselves from every bro, ther that walketh disorderw ly, and not after the tradition that ye received of us. For yo..