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Scotland.
burgh St . David , and Senior Grand AVarden of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted JIasons of Scotland . The Brethren , to the number of from two to three hundred , assembled at eight o ' clock . All were in deep mourning , with weepers and white gloves , and in full Masonic clothing . The Master ' s rod and mallet , and the jewels of the Lodge , were covered with crape , and the Master ' s chair was left vacantLord Ramsaythe Grand Master Mason for Scotland
. , , and the other Office-bearers of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , honoured , the Lodge with their presence ; as also did deputations from many of the Sister Lodges in Edinburgh and neighbourhood . At half-past ' eight the Lodge was opened by the AVorshipful Depute-Master , Captain J . Donaldson Boswall of Wardie , as a Master Mason Lodge , and after the usual ceremonies , the Depute-Master briefly mentioned to the Brethren , and to the Sister Lodges present , the melancholy
jiurpose for ivhich they had assembled , and his anxious hope that the services of that evening ivould be conducted in such a manner as ivould at once testify the resjiect of the whole Brethren for the virtues of their lamented deceased Master . The service was then gone through with a degree of solemnity and feeling ivhich made the deepest impression on all present . The anthems were given in beautiful style by the choral band , accompanied by Brother Jackson on the piano ; and a military band , which gave several solemn airs , added to the effect . AVe take the service from the programme , which was jirintsd for the occasion .
SERVICE . PRAYER . PAST MASTER . Most Glorious God , Author of all good , and Giver of all mercy , pomdown thy blessings upon us , and strengthen all our solemn engagements with the ties of Fraternal affection . Let this striking instance of mortality remind us of our approaching fateand so fit and prepare us for
, that awful period , whenever it may arrive , that after our departure hence , in peace and in thy favour , we may be received into thy everlasting kingdom , through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord . —Amen . The Grand Masonic honours were here given , and also at the termination of each portion of the service .
ANTHEM . Naked as from the earth wo came . And entered life at first , Naked we to the earth return . And mix with kindred dust . IVhate ' er we fondly call our own Belongs to Heav'n's great Lord ; The blessings lent us for a day Are soon to lie restor'd .
'Tis God that lifts our comforts high , Or sinks them in the grave : He gives ; and when lie takes away , He takes hut what he gave Then ever blessed he His name ! His goodness su'ell'd our store ; Mis justice but resumes its own ; 'Tis ours still to adore .
SERVICE WITH RESPONSES . Depute-Master . —AVhat man is lie that liveth and shall not see death ? Shall he deliver his soul from the hand of death ?
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Scotland.
burgh St . David , and Senior Grand AVarden of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted JIasons of Scotland . The Brethren , to the number of from two to three hundred , assembled at eight o ' clock . All were in deep mourning , with weepers and white gloves , and in full Masonic clothing . The Master ' s rod and mallet , and the jewels of the Lodge , were covered with crape , and the Master ' s chair was left vacantLord Ramsaythe Grand Master Mason for Scotland
. , , and the other Office-bearers of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , honoured , the Lodge with their presence ; as also did deputations from many of the Sister Lodges in Edinburgh and neighbourhood . At half-past ' eight the Lodge was opened by the AVorshipful Depute-Master , Captain J . Donaldson Boswall of Wardie , as a Master Mason Lodge , and after the usual ceremonies , the Depute-Master briefly mentioned to the Brethren , and to the Sister Lodges present , the melancholy
jiurpose for ivhich they had assembled , and his anxious hope that the services of that evening ivould be conducted in such a manner as ivould at once testify the resjiect of the whole Brethren for the virtues of their lamented deceased Master . The service was then gone through with a degree of solemnity and feeling ivhich made the deepest impression on all present . The anthems were given in beautiful style by the choral band , accompanied by Brother Jackson on the piano ; and a military band , which gave several solemn airs , added to the effect . AVe take the service from the programme , which was jirintsd for the occasion .
SERVICE . PRAYER . PAST MASTER . Most Glorious God , Author of all good , and Giver of all mercy , pomdown thy blessings upon us , and strengthen all our solemn engagements with the ties of Fraternal affection . Let this striking instance of mortality remind us of our approaching fateand so fit and prepare us for
, that awful period , whenever it may arrive , that after our departure hence , in peace and in thy favour , we may be received into thy everlasting kingdom , through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord . —Amen . The Grand Masonic honours were here given , and also at the termination of each portion of the service .
ANTHEM . Naked as from the earth wo came . And entered life at first , Naked we to the earth return . And mix with kindred dust . IVhate ' er we fondly call our own Belongs to Heav'n's great Lord ; The blessings lent us for a day Are soon to lie restor'd .
'Tis God that lifts our comforts high , Or sinks them in the grave : He gives ; and when lie takes away , He takes hut what he gave Then ever blessed he His name ! His goodness su'ell'd our store ; Mis justice but resumes its own ; 'Tis ours still to adore .
SERVICE WITH RESPONSES . Depute-Master . —AVhat man is lie that liveth and shall not see death ? Shall he deliver his soul from the hand of death ?