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504 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE.
The members assemble In due form.
The Commander-in-Chief descends from the throne, passes Inside
the triangle to the altar, lights the incense, and says
Brethren of the Lodge of Perfection will now kneel on tht
right knee and repeat after me the vow of
FEALTY AND ALLEGIANCE.
In the presence of our Heavenly Father, by this holy altar
erected to Him, by the incense which now ascends therefrom, in
token of our gratitude and adoration, and calling on these Illus-
trious Brethren now present, as witnesses, I do solemnly vow to
be faithful and loyal to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish rite
to ever maintain its honor and independence, support its regu
lar and constituted authorities, and zealously endeavor to propa
gate its principles, enlarge its borders, and increase its influence.
That I will be loyal and faithful to my country and its government
and laws, and to the great cause of oppressed and suffering
humanity.
That I will labor to disseminate truth and knowledge among
men, to eradicate error and dispel ignorance, and to make Masonry
efficient to enlighten and enfranchise men.
That I will be loyal and faithful, and bear true fealty and alle-
giance to the Supreme Council and Sovereign Chiefs of Exalted
Masonry.
That I will hold no Masouic communication whatever, aa a
Mason of said rite, witli any Masonic body or Mason pretending
to be subject to any Masonic authority of said rite in said jurisdic-
tion, other than said Supreme Council, of which the Illustrioua
Brother is now the Sovereign Grand Commander. So
help me God
Second Lieut. * * * In the name of our Father which art
in Heaven, I consecrate this Lodge of Perfection to peace, harmony,
and union ; may it ever pour oil on the waters of strife,
and persuade men no longer to hate their brethren 1
First Lieut. * * * In the name of the order of Freemasonry
and of our Ancient and Accepted Scottish rite, I consecrate this
Lodge of Perfection to charity, beneficence, and good deeds;
may it ever labor to assist the needy, console the Buffering, and
cheer with the wine of contentment the disconsolate.
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