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spade was that which dug his grave; the coffin was that which received
his remains; and the sprig of acacia was that which bloomed at the head
of his grave. These are all striking emblems of mortality, and afford
serious reflections to a thinking mind; but they would be still more
gloomy were it not for the sprig of acacia that bloomed at the head of
the grave, which serves to remind us of that imperishable part of man
which survives the grave, and bears the nearest affinity to the supreme
intelligence which pervades all nature, and which can never, never,
never die. Then, finally my brethren, let us imitate our Grand Master,
Hiram Abiff, in his virtuous conduct, his unfeigned piety to God, and his
inflexible fidelity to his trust; that, like him, we may welcome the grim
tyrant, Death, and receive him as a kind messenger sent by our
Supreme Grand Master to translate us from this imperfect to that all-
perfect, glorious and celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme
Architect of the Universe presides.

After the lecture the new brother takes his seat among the other
brethren.

CLOSING A LODGE OF MASTER MASONS.

W.M. to S.W. Brothern Senior Warden, have you anything in the West
to come before this Lodge of Master Masons?

S.W. Nothing in the West, Worshipful Master.

W.M. to J.W. Anything in the South, brother Junior Warden?

J.W. Nothing in the South, Worshipful Master.

W.M. to Sec. Brother Secretary, have you anything on your table?

Sec. Nothing, Worshipful Master.

W.M. to J.D. Brother Junior Deacon, what is the last great care of
Masons when in Lodge assembled?

J.D. To see that the Lodge is duly tyled, Worshipful Master.

W.M. Perform that duty, and inform the Tyler that I am about to close
this Lodge of Master Masons.

The Junior Deacon opens the door and communicates the Master's
order, and reports:

J.D. to W.M. The Lodge is duly tyled, Worshipful Master.

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