nd Master saying:

May the Supreme Ruler of the Universe preserve this Lodge in peace, and
vouchsafe to it every blessing.

The following may then be sung:

And we have come, fraternal bands,
With joy and pride and prosperous spoil,
To honor him by votive hands,
With streams of Corn and Wine and Oil.

Each vessel after use is placed upon the table.

The Grand Master then orders the Officers of the Grand Lodge to kneel as
before, when the Grand Chaplain will rehearse the remaining portion of
the consecration prayer:

Grant, O Lord, our God, that those who are now about to be invested with
the government of this Lodge may be endowed with wisdom to instruct
their brethren in their duties. May brotherly love, relief and truth
always prevail among the members of this Lodge. May this bond of union
continue to strengthen the Lodges throughout the world. Bless all our
brethren, wherever dispersed, and grant speedy relief to all who are
either oppressed or distressed. We affectionately commend to Thee all
the members of this whole family; may they increase in grace, in the
knowledge of Thee, and in love to each other. Finally, may we finish all
our work here below, with Thy approbation; and then may our transition
from this earthly abode be to Thy heavenly Temple above, there to enjoy
light and glory, and bliss ineffable and eternal. 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.

A short piece of solemn music is then performed, during which the Grand
Officers will rise.

Dedication.

The Grand Master steps forward, and extending his hands over the emblem
of the Lodge, exclaims:

To the memory of the Holy Saints John, we dedicate this Lodge. May every
brother revere their character and imitate their virtues.

Response: (By the brethren.) As it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

The Officers of the Grand Lodge will then about face, and stand, while
the brethren of the new Lodge, under direction of the Grand Marshal,
make a circuit in procession, single file, and salute the Grand Officers
with their hands crossed upon their breasts, left over right, and heads
slightly bowed while passing. Upon the completion of this ceremony, the
brethren will resume position, facing inward. The Officers of the Grand
Lodge will also resume original position. The Grand Master will cal