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CONSTITLTION OF A LODGE OF PERFECTION. 503
come the duty of each and every member of the Lodge t ~> labor
unceasingly for its success.
The work of the Lodge must not be confiued to the mere ceremony
of opening and closing and conferring of degrees, but
should be devoted to mutual instruction, to the cultivation of the
social feelings, and of brotherly kindness, and to the practice ot
earnest beneficence and charity.
Morally, the work of a Lodge of Perfection extends far beyond
mutual relief and assistance : the field of its exertions is not in-
cluded within the four walls of a Lodge, nor limited by the circle
of the brethren ;
it is society, the countiy, the world.
Intellectually, its work is not confined to dry and lifeless for-
mulas or trivial interpretations, but includes the profoundest
philosophical instructions in regard to the great mysteries of God
and nature.
If these, my brethren, are your views of the works and purposes
of Masonry, kneel with us, and let us beseech our Father
who is in Heaven, to prosper this work and bless all our labors
with success.*****
PRAYER.
Great Architect of the Universe, Creator, and Preserver of the
world, teach us our duties as Masons and as men ! Incline our
hearts and strengthen our hands to perform them, and make our
work, faithfully done, effectual to the benefit of our order, of so-
ciety, of our countiy, and of universal humanity.
Give us wisdom to judge what is proper and becoming for us
to do, and may this Lodge which we are no^ about to inaugurate
and consecrate, be and continue an active and efficient instrument
in relieving human suffering, dispelling ignorance, eradicating
error, and promoting the happiness of men. Amen.
Omne*. So mote it be.
All rise and are seated.
Com.-in-C. Illustrious Grand Master of Ceremonies, you wU
cause the members of the Lodge of Perfection to assemble round
the Altai- of Incense to take the general oath of fealty and alle-
giance.