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S.W. As the Sun rises in the East to open and govern the day, so rises
the Worshipful Master in the East to open and govern his Lodge; to set
the craft to work, and give them good and wholesome instruction for
their labors.

This closes the opening lecture. The Master gives three raps, which
call up the Lodge, he rising last.

W.M. Brother Senior Warden, it is my will and pleasure that--------
Lodge number--------be now opened on the third degree of Masonry, for
the dispatch of such business as may regularly come before it, under
the usual Masonic restrictions. Communicate this order to the Junior
Warden in the South and he to the craft for their government.

S.W. to J.W. (turning to that officer in the South.) Brother Junior
Warden, it is the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master in the East
that--------Lodge number-----be now opened on the third degree of
Masonry, for the dispatch of such business as may regularly come
before it, under the usual Masonic restrictions. Communicate this order
to the craft for their government.

J.W. to Lodge. Brethren, it is the will and pleasure of the Worshipful
Master in the East, communicated to me by the Senior Warden in the
West, that -------- Lodge number ---------— be now opened on the third
degree of Masonry, for the dispatch of such business as may regularly
come before it, under the usual Masonic restrictions. Take notice, and
govern yourselves accordingly. Look to the East.

W.M. (to Lodge) Brethren, together, and the Signs.

The craft all face towards the Worshipful Master, who makes, slowly
and distinctly, the signs of an Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and
Master Mason, successively, which are imitated simultaneously by the
craft.

After the signs have been made the Junior Warden gives one rap with
his gavel, followed by the Senior Warden in the West and by the Master
in the East. These raps are passed thrice about the stations.

The Master now takes off his hat and says: "Let us pray."

The prayer is offered by the Master or Chaplain. After prayer the
Master announces to the Lodge:

W.M. In the name of God and the Holy Saints John, I declare ----
---- Lodge Number -------- opened in form on the third degree.
Brother Junior Deacon, inform the Tyler.

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