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S.D. By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain
admission?
Steward. By being a man, free born, of lawful age and well
recommended.
S.D. Let him wait with patience until the Worshipful Master is informed
of his request, and his answer returned.
The Senior Deacon closes the door, goes to the altar, salutes the
Master, and gives three distinct raps on the floor with his rod.
W.M. Who comes there?
S.D. A poor, blind candidate, who is desirous of being brought from
darkness to light, and receiving a part of the rights, lights and benefits
of this Worshipful Lodge erected to God and dedicated to the Holy Saints
John, as many a brother and fellow has done before him.
W.M. Is it of his own free will and accord?
S.D. It is.
W.M. Is he duly and truly prepared?
S.D. He is.
W.M. Is he worthy and well qualified?
S.D. He is.
W.M. By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain
admission?
S.D. By being a man, free born, of lawful age and well recommended.
W.M. Since he comes endowed with all these essential qualifications, it
is my will and pleasure that he enter this Lodge of Entered Apprentices,
and that you receive him in due and ancient form.
The Senior Deacon repairs to the door, opens it wide and says:
S.D. to Stewards. It is the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master
that the poor blind candidate enter this Lodge of Entered Apprentices.
The two Stewards conduct the candidate into the Lodge, close the
door and take their seats.
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