Table of Contents

I. Freemasonry-The Bridge of History-Uniting the Past with the Present i. Different Opinions as Regards the Origin of Freemasonry and a Modern Introduction in Various Countries. ii. The Source of Signs and Symbols II. The Soul of Masonry III. Out of the Silence IV. The Divine Name V. 1717-1917! The Second Century of Modern Masonry! VI. Some Subjects Suggested for Study A Lecture before the Essex Masters' Lodge VII. Origins of Freemasonry A Lecture before the Dorset Masters' Lodge VIII. Freemasonry, Past and Future A Lecture before the Mid Kent Masters' Lodge IX. The Origin and Explanation of some Masonic Signs and Symbols A Lecture before the Hendre Lodge, Cardiff X. Egyptology and Masonry A Lecture before the Humber Masters' Lodge XI. The Four Cardinal Points XII. Operative Masons Final Chapter