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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. 1826 Excerpt: ...of this day, as well as the lamentable occurrence that has occasioned them. Here may we be forcibly reminded, that in the midst of life we are in death, and that whatever elevation of character we may have attained; however upright and square the course we have pursued; yet shortly must we all submit as victims of its destroying power, and endure the humbling level of the tomb, until the last loud trump shall sound the summons of our resurrection from mortality and corruption ' May we have thy divine assistance, O merciful God, to redeem our mis-spent time; and in the discharge of the important duties thou hast assigned us in the erection'of our moral edifice, may we have wisdom from on high to direct us, strength commensurate with our task to support us, and the beauty of holiness to adorn and render all our performances acceptable in thy sight: and when our work is done, and our bodies mingle with the mother earth, may our souls, disengaged from their cumbrous dust, flourish and bloom in eternal day; and enjoy that rest which thou hast prepared for all good and faithful servants, in that spiritual house, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens, through the great Redeemer. Amen." "So mote it be. Amen." The procession then returns in form to the place whence it set out, where the necessary duties are complied with, and the Lodge is closed in the third degree. Note. If the Grand Master attends, and presides at any ceremony, it is said to be performed in ample Form;--if a subordinate officer of the Grand Lodge, in Dub Form;--if vested in the master of a subordi nate Lodge, in Form. MOST EXCELLENT MASTER'S, DEGREE. NONE but those who have been inducted into the Oriental Chair of Solomon, by the unanimous suffrages of their brethren, can be a...
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