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460 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE.
the wisdom and the will to judge justly, accurately,
and mercifully; and when wo come to be finally
judged by thee, do not thou judge us as, in our
feebleness and passion, we may have judged others ;
but forgive us and take us home to thee. Amen
If the Knight Kadosh, when performing his pil-
grimage, proves himself recreant of any obligation,
he should here be accused of the same.
If deemed an unworthy Knight by the Judges on any
accusation,
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he should be returned to the outer world
for a probationary period ; if not, the Most Perfect
President proceeds, first taking a vote of the Judges.
31.'. P.'. Pres.'. Illustrious Knight, you desire to
take upon yourself an arduous, responsible office.
There is but one infallible, unerring Judge. All human
judgment is, at best, uncertain ; serious in its
consequences, it must often, when time develops its
errors, produce regret, and sometimes remorse. It
is not wise to seek to judge our fellow-man ; it is a
stern duty, and an unwelcome task to be performed,
and not a privilege to be coveted ; and woe unto that
man who assumes the prerogative of judgment, and,
to some extent, usurps the functions of God, not
being himself just, upright, impartial.
Subsequent to the dismissal of the Iuquisition, and
preparatory to the lessons and warnings being given,
the following music will be played.
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