, whom the
members of the Lodge now to be constituted have chosen for their Master.

The G. M. asks the brethren if they remain satisfied with their choice.
(They bow in token of assent.)

The Master-elect then presents, severally, his Wardens and other
officers, naming them and their respective offices. The G. M. asks the
brethren if they remain satisfied with each and all of them. (They bow
as before.)

The officers and members of the new Lodge form in front of the G. M. and
the business of consecration commences.

The G. M. and grand officers form around the Lodge, all kneeling.

A piece of solemn music is performed while the Lodge is being uncovered,
after which the first clause of the consecration prayer is rehearsed by
the Grand Chaplain, as follows:

Great Architect of the Universe; Maker and Ruler of all worlds. Deign
from Thy Celestial Temple, from the realms of light and glory, to bless
us in all the purposes of our present assembly. We humbly invoke Thee
to give us at this, and at all times, Wisdom in all our doings, Strength
of mind in all our difficulties, and the Beauty of harmony in all our
communications. Permit us, O Thou author of life and light, great source
of love and happiness, solemnly to consecrate this Lodge to Thy honor
and glory. Amen.

Response by the Officers of the Grand Lodge:

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without
end. Amen.

The Grand Officers will then rise.

Consecration.

The Deputy Grand Master will step forward and present the Vessel of Corn
(wheat) to the Grand Master, who sprinkles a portion of it upon the
symbol of the Lodge, saying:

May the Giver of every good and perfect gift strengthen this Lodge in
all its philanthropic undertakings.

The following may then be sung:

When once of old, in Israel,
Our brethren wrought with toil,
Jehovah's blessings on them fell,
In showers of Corn and Wine and Oil.

In like manner, the Senior Grand Warden presents the Vessel of Wine,
which is sprinkled on the Lodge by the Grand Master, saying:

May this Lodge be continually refreshed at the pure fountain of Masonic
virtue.

The following may then be sung:

When then a shrine to him above
They built, with worship sin to foil,
On threshold and on corner-stone
They poured out Corn and Wine and Oil.

The Junior Grand Warden then presents the Vessel of Oil, which is used
in the same manner, the Gra