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approach of cowans and eavesdroppers, and to suffer none to pass, or
repass, except such as are duly qualified. Your regular and punctual
attendance will afford the best proof of your zeal for the institution.

The Marshal conducts him to his proper place.

The Installing Officer now hands the gavel to the Worshipful Master,
and resigns the chair to him. He calls up the Lodge. The Chaplain offers
the following or other suitable prayer.

PRAYER

Almighty and Eternal God, vouchsafe Thine aid to these solemn rites,
and grant that the brother who is now numbered among the rulers of
the Craft may be endowed with wisdom to comprehend, judgment to
define, and firmness to enforce obedience to Thy law. Sanctify him with
Thy grace. Strengthen him with Thy power, and enrich his mind with
genuine knowledge, that he may be enabled to enlighten the brethren,
and consecrate our meetings to the honor and glory of Thy most holy
name, Amen.

All respond. So mote it be.

Installing Officer—Worshipful Master behold your brethren!
Brethren, behold your Master!

The Installing Officer then leads in the ceremony of the Grand Honors
given the Worshipful Master by the Lodge. A procession is formed, the
brethren passing round the Lodge, signifying their respect and
obedience by the usual distinctive marks in the different degrees; during
which the following or other appropriate installation ode may be sung:

"SUPPORT TO THE MASTER THAT RULES BY THE SQUARE, LET SONS OF THE LIGHT TO
THE EAST NOW REPAIR; WITH HEARTS FOR HIS AID, UNITED AND FREE, OBEDIENT WE
LABOR AND KINDLY AGREE.

"SUPPORT TO THE WARDEN, INSTALLED IN THE WEST, WHO WORKS BY THE LEVEL,
WHERE SORROWS MAY REST; WITH HEARTS FOR HIS AID. UNITED AND FREE, OBEDIENT
WE LABOR AND KINDLY AGREE.

"SUPPORT TO THE WARDEN, BY PLUMB STILL UPRIGHT, WHOSE SUN IN THE SOUTH
NEVER HIDES ITS FAIR LIGHT; WITH HEARTS FOR HIS AID, UNITED AND FREE, OBEDIENT
WE LABOR AND KINDLY AGREE."

Brethren are now seated. An address may be delivered by the
Installing Officer or he may read the following charges in his discretion.

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