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INSTALLATION OF PRINCES OF JERUSALEM. 523
V. That you will advocate the principles and sustain the glory
ol" our illustrious order in its fullest extent, whenever it becomes
necessary ?
VI. That you will acknowledge the authority and submit to
the ordinances and decrees of the Supreme Council, by whom
the Coimcil in which you have been chosen to act, has been
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constituted ?
VII. Do you submit to these cbarges, and promise, on the faith
»nd honor of a Knight and Prince of Masonry, to observe them ?
Most Equitable Prince, with the greatest pleasure I now salute
you as Sovereign Prince Grand Master of this Council, placing the
most implicit reliance in your zeal, fidelity, skill, and capacity for
the exalted station to which the partiality of your brethren has
elevated you.
I confide to your charge the wan-ant of the Council over which
you are to preside, also the book of ordinances and decrees of
the Supreme Council, for your guidance. You are, my brother,
the representative of an ancient member of the Craft, denominated
in the old Constitutions, as the Prince and General Master Mason
of the Jews. Emulate his virtues. Receive this hand of Justice
in token of that justice you, as a Prince, are bound to exercise.
As presiding officer of your Coimcil, the mallet is also committed
to your hands.*****
High Priest is presented.
Com.-in- Chief. In the remote ages of antiquity, as indeed in
more modern times, learned men, devoted to ecclesiastical matters,
participated in the councils of nations; and when it is considered
that the ancient mysteries, now known by the name of Free
Masonic, were sustained and protected by civil government, we
can readily account for the religious character of tbe ritual that
obtained in those mysteries which were indubitably improved by
religious ceremonials and obligations. You, my brother, are the
representative of an ancient Israelitish Pontiff of Jehovah. May
the zeal, fervor, constancy, and success which characterized hi*
labors, attend you in the discharge of your functions. Among
other things, it will be your duty to perform all religious solem-
nities in this Coimcil, and on all public occasions, when required