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Provincial.
significant emblems to the earliest ages of the world ; the moral excellence of the Craft was enforced with an earnest eloquence , which no abbreviated account could do justice to , or , indeed , convey any correct idea of ; as , however , it is intended that the oration should be published , according to the anxious desire of all the Brethren present , it may soon be obtained entire by all who feel interested in the Craft , and will add another to the many excellent Masonic treatises of the learned Doctor . At the conclusion of the oration , another anthem was sung , the words by Bro . Goodacre , the W . M . of the Lodge .
Unbounded space and endless time Tbe Temple of thy dwelling are ;* Thy presence gladdens every clime , And shines in each remotest star . How then shall walls of mortal hands . The Architect of worlds contain ? Yet those who follow thy commands . Can never serve thee , Lord , in vain .
A spiritual temple build Within our hearts , by grace divine ; With heavenly love may all be filled , From earthly dross our souls refine . And when our frame is levelled here , Conduct us to those mansions bright , Where Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty rear Thy Temple of Eternal Light .
The ladies having now withdrawn from the gallery , the Masonic business of the Lodge was resumed ; various Brethren were announced , who had arrived since the commencement of the proceedings . The Chaplain having perfumed the Lodge , the Secretary was called upon to read the minutes , which were very long , from their recording a series of correspondence regarding the promise to hold a Provincial Grand Lodge at Lincoln , which was wished to have been connected with this then in the
dedicatory ceremonial . The Secretary having petitioned name of the Brethren for the act of consecration to be performed , the officers of the Lodge with the Masters and Past Masters of other Lodges , -went in procession three times round the Lodge to solemn music , halting between each procession , when the W . M . at the first interval declared the hall dedicated to Masonry—at ] the second to Virttfc—and at the third , to universal Benevolence—after each of which the grand honours after each strewed
were given , the Chaplain having also , proclamation , the Lodge with , corn , sprinkled it with wine , and anointed it with oil , accompanying each with the reading of suitable passages of scripture . The consecration prayer was then offered up , the Brethren all standing round and responding , " Glory to God on high ; " the W . M . then seasoned the Lodge with salt , the Chaplain reading other passages of scripture , and concluded by constituting the Lodge according to ancient form . The whole terminated with singing another anthem written by Bro . E . A . Bromehead : —
Great Architect of Heaven ! whose eye O ' erloolts the world created—' . bine —• To thy protective arm we fly , And worship at thy glorious shrine .
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Provincial.
significant emblems to the earliest ages of the world ; the moral excellence of the Craft was enforced with an earnest eloquence , which no abbreviated account could do justice to , or , indeed , convey any correct idea of ; as , however , it is intended that the oration should be published , according to the anxious desire of all the Brethren present , it may soon be obtained entire by all who feel interested in the Craft , and will add another to the many excellent Masonic treatises of the learned Doctor . At the conclusion of the oration , another anthem was sung , the words by Bro . Goodacre , the W . M . of the Lodge .
Unbounded space and endless time Tbe Temple of thy dwelling are ;* Thy presence gladdens every clime , And shines in each remotest star . How then shall walls of mortal hands . The Architect of worlds contain ? Yet those who follow thy commands . Can never serve thee , Lord , in vain .
A spiritual temple build Within our hearts , by grace divine ; With heavenly love may all be filled , From earthly dross our souls refine . And when our frame is levelled here , Conduct us to those mansions bright , Where Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty rear Thy Temple of Eternal Light .
The ladies having now withdrawn from the gallery , the Masonic business of the Lodge was resumed ; various Brethren were announced , who had arrived since the commencement of the proceedings . The Chaplain having perfumed the Lodge , the Secretary was called upon to read the minutes , which were very long , from their recording a series of correspondence regarding the promise to hold a Provincial Grand Lodge at Lincoln , which was wished to have been connected with this then in the
dedicatory ceremonial . The Secretary having petitioned name of the Brethren for the act of consecration to be performed , the officers of the Lodge with the Masters and Past Masters of other Lodges , -went in procession three times round the Lodge to solemn music , halting between each procession , when the W . M . at the first interval declared the hall dedicated to Masonry—at ] the second to Virttfc—and at the third , to universal Benevolence—after each of which the grand honours after each strewed
were given , the Chaplain having also , proclamation , the Lodge with , corn , sprinkled it with wine , and anointed it with oil , accompanying each with the reading of suitable passages of scripture . The consecration prayer was then offered up , the Brethren all standing round and responding , " Glory to God on high ; " the W . M . then seasoned the Lodge with salt , the Chaplain reading other passages of scripture , and concluded by constituting the Lodge according to ancient form . The whole terminated with singing another anthem written by Bro . E . A . Bromehead : —
Great Architect of Heaven ! whose eye O ' erloolts the world created—' . bine —• To thy protective arm we fly , And worship at thy glorious shrine .