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INSTALLATION OF CHAPTER ROSE CltOIX. 527
Com.-in-C. Sublime Prince, Grand Master of Ceremonies, you
will inform the Most "Wise of the Sovereign Chapter that the
Grand Consistory is now ready to proceed with the installation.
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Most Wise. Illustrious Commander-in-Chief, it is not in our
power to continue our labors. Confusion and consternation prevail
among us. Darkness covers our Temple ; all our implements
are shattered. We have not the word. We beg, therefore, Illus-
trious Commander-in-Chief, to take into consideration our zeal
and good intentions ; lend us your assistance for the purpose of
continuing the labors of this Chapter, which, under the auspices
of the Illustrious body over which you preside, hopes to fulfil
its duties to God and man.
Com.-in-C. Most Wise and brethren, it is our duty and pleas-
ure to grant you the assistance you demand at our hands; but
the word cannot be recovered without proper labor. Follow me,
Sir Knights, and, with the aid of God our Father, we will recover
the " word."
Most Wise. Ill Commander-in-Chief, we have seen the names
of the three fundamental laws of our Order, " Charity," " Hope,"
and " Faith."
Com.-in-C. True, ray brother, " Charity" is love to God
and man ; " Hope," a feeling next to, and the consequence of,
Charity, and which cheers us in all our toils for the ultimate
result of our Grand Master's Doctrine ; " Faith" is a feeling
which naturally proceeds from "'Charity " and " Hope," and
which causes us firmly to believe that our Father will never for-
sake those who labor faithfully for a noble and just cause. Such,
my brethren, are the noble thoughts which must guide you ; and
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if you are faithful to your mission, you will soon iccover the
" word."
PRAYER.
Almighty and ever-glorious and gracious Lord God, creator of
all things, and governor of everything thou hast made, mercifully