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at . least a quarter of a mile in length , and the effect it produced upon the dense bodies of spectators which avenued its path was e ^ eedin ^ y pleasing . On arrivin g
was proceeded with in the presence of an immense chnpourse of persons , who occupied every ayailabie spot within Bight , preserving , howeyer , the most praiseworthy decoru ^ to end . All bein g re ady , the P . G > Treasurer deposited the ufual cpiny arid the P . G . Eegistrar the sealed scrpll > in cavities whichhadbeen made in the ston then handed to the I > < Prov ? G . M ., who , haying spread the mortar > the st 6 ne > suspend ^ by the L by the ' ' PI u ^ the p . Prov . G ^
" mnjpw , all you who hear n ^ true to the laws of our country , professing to fear Qo mankind * We practise universal i > eneficenee t We have secrets con ? coaled from the eyes of men which may not be revealed to any but Masons , and which ho cowan has yet diseoyered ; they are , however ^ lawful Unless our Graft was good and our calling hbhest , these secrete existed for so many generations , nor should we have had so many illustrious
personages as Brethren of Our Order , always ready to sanction onr proceedings and pontribute to our welfare . We ^ under tlie cam our handiwork as it shall most please Hirn ^ ^ ^^ M ^ house become a place wherein just and upright Masp ^ and cultivate brotherly love , until they shall ail assemble in the Grand Lodge above , yvh ere the worlds
After the foundation -stone had been truly set and struck thrice by the D . Prov . G . M ., the following benediction was repeated by the Chaplain :- — " May the Almighty Architect of the Universe , who disposes of all things according to the excellency of His will ; who made the heavens for His Majesty , the sun and stars for His glory , and the earth as our place of existence and obedience to His lawsj look down on us His servants . Master Masons , endeavouring , in the bonds of love according to the rules of charity , to build a house for His worship . And may this house , when completed , he a fit habitation for worthy men to meet together to do good . May the secret assemblies of Freemasons
convened here , according to law , be conducted in honour , and result in charity . May every Mason who enters under the roof of this intended building remember that the secrets of the Lord our God are with them that fear Him . May this good work prosper . May the workmen he comforted . May no strife , brawling , or unseemly words be heard within the walls . May the Master love the Brethren , and the Brethren honour the Master . May the coming in and going out of the Brethren be blessed for evermore . May there be plenteousness here , and the voice of thanksgiving ever heard . May no mourning or sorrow of heart be known . May the true wayfaring Mason find comfort in his journey when he tarrieth for a time within the gates of this house .
" Oh Lord God ! Great Architect and Grand Geometrician of the Universe , prosper Thou our work . Permit us at all times and in all places to build up Thy holy temple in our hearts and souls with the beauty of true holiness , so that we may , by faith and good works , ultimately arrive at that glorious mansion , where all things are indeed perfect , —where there shall he no more labour , no more Hprrow , but love , joy , peace , rejoicing , and happiness for evermore . " The Grand Master anointed the stone-work with oil , strewed wheat and salt , and poured wine thereon , saying i—
" Behold how good and pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity . It is like the precious ointment upon the head that ran clown upon the beardeven Aaron ' s beard—that went down to the skirts of his garments ; as the dew of Hermon , and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion , for there the Lord commanded the blessing , even life for evermore"
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at . least a quarter of a mile in length , and the effect it produced upon the dense bodies of spectators which avenued its path was e ^ eedin ^ y pleasing . On arrivin g
was proceeded with in the presence of an immense chnpourse of persons , who occupied every ayailabie spot within Bight , preserving , howeyer , the most praiseworthy decoru ^ to end . All bein g re ady , the P . G > Treasurer deposited the ufual cpiny arid the P . G . Eegistrar the sealed scrpll > in cavities whichhadbeen made in the ston then handed to the I > < Prov ? G . M ., who , haying spread the mortar > the st 6 ne > suspend ^ by the L by the ' ' PI u ^ the p . Prov . G ^
" mnjpw , all you who hear n ^ true to the laws of our country , professing to fear Qo mankind * We practise universal i > eneficenee t We have secrets con ? coaled from the eyes of men which may not be revealed to any but Masons , and which ho cowan has yet diseoyered ; they are , however ^ lawful Unless our Graft was good and our calling hbhest , these secrete existed for so many generations , nor should we have had so many illustrious
personages as Brethren of Our Order , always ready to sanction onr proceedings and pontribute to our welfare . We ^ under tlie cam our handiwork as it shall most please Hirn ^ ^ ^^ M ^ house become a place wherein just and upright Masp ^ and cultivate brotherly love , until they shall ail assemble in the Grand Lodge above , yvh ere the worlds
After the foundation -stone had been truly set and struck thrice by the D . Prov . G . M ., the following benediction was repeated by the Chaplain :- — " May the Almighty Architect of the Universe , who disposes of all things according to the excellency of His will ; who made the heavens for His Majesty , the sun and stars for His glory , and the earth as our place of existence and obedience to His lawsj look down on us His servants . Master Masons , endeavouring , in the bonds of love according to the rules of charity , to build a house for His worship . And may this house , when completed , he a fit habitation for worthy men to meet together to do good . May the secret assemblies of Freemasons
convened here , according to law , be conducted in honour , and result in charity . May every Mason who enters under the roof of this intended building remember that the secrets of the Lord our God are with them that fear Him . May this good work prosper . May the workmen he comforted . May no strife , brawling , or unseemly words be heard within the walls . May the Master love the Brethren , and the Brethren honour the Master . May the coming in and going out of the Brethren be blessed for evermore . May there be plenteousness here , and the voice of thanksgiving ever heard . May no mourning or sorrow of heart be known . May the true wayfaring Mason find comfort in his journey when he tarrieth for a time within the gates of this house .
" Oh Lord God ! Great Architect and Grand Geometrician of the Universe , prosper Thou our work . Permit us at all times and in all places to build up Thy holy temple in our hearts and souls with the beauty of true holiness , so that we may , by faith and good works , ultimately arrive at that glorious mansion , where all things are indeed perfect , —where there shall he no more labour , no more Hprrow , but love , joy , peace , rejoicing , and happiness for evermore . " The Grand Master anointed the stone-work with oil , strewed wheat and salt , and poured wine thereon , saying i—
" Behold how good and pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity . It is like the precious ointment upon the head that ran clown upon the beardeven Aaron ' s beard—that went down to the skirts of his garments ; as the dew of Hermon , and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion , for there the Lord commanded the blessing , even life for evermore"