Page 18 - LESTER'S LOOK TOTHE EAST

The Senior Deacon places his left hand on the right shoulder of
candidate, and says:

S.D. to Candidate. My friend, it is the will and pleasure of the
Worshipful Master that I receive you into this Lodge of Entered
Apprentices in due and ancient form. I place this sharp instrument
(jewel of office) at your naked left breast. It is to show that as this is
an instrument of torture to the flesh, so shall the remembrance thereof
be to your conscience, should you ever presume to reveal any of the
secrets of Masonry unlawfully.

The Senior Deacon now takes the candidate by the left arm and the
Worshipful Master says:

W.M. to Candidate. My friend, no man should ever enter upon any
great and important undertaking without first invoking the blessing of
Deity. You will be conducted to the centre of the Lodge, and caused to
kneel and attend prayer.

The Master calls up the Lodge by three raps, himself rising last,
uncovers his head and repeats the following prayer in the East:
Vouchsafe thine aid, Almighty Father of the Universe, to this our present
convention; and grant that this candidate for Masonry may dedicate and
devote his life to thy service, and become a true and faithful brother
among us! Endue him with a competency of thy Divine wisdom, that, by
the secrets of our art, he may be better enabled to display the beauties
of Brotherly love, Relief and Truth, to the honor of thy holy name.
Amen. So mote it be.

After the prayer the Worshipful Master goes to the candidate, places
his right hand upon his head, and says:

W.M. to Candidate. In whom do you put your trust?

Candidate. In God.

W.M. Your trust being in God, your faith is well founded, arise! (takes
him by the right arm and assists him to rise) follow your guide, and
fear no danger.

The Worshipful Master returns to the East, seats himself and the
Lodge by one rap.

The Senior Deacon now takes the candidate's left hand in his own
right hand, using the appropriate grip, and leads him with slow and
measured steps in a direct line near the N. E. corner of the Lodge;
thence making a right angle to the S. E. corner; thence to the S.W.
corner; thence to the N. W. corner, and so regularly about the Lodge;
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