Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania: December A. D. 1855 - A. L. 5855B. F. Jackson, printer, 1856 - 55 pages |
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Page 26 - ... 9th March, 1819, having been rebuilt in a superior style of elegance was dedicated on Wednesday, the First of November, 1820. This event was celebrated by the Craft, with great pomp and splendour, and with feelings of gratitude and joy. The brethren of the Lodges in the City, joined by Numbers from different parts of the State and from our Sister States, among whom were the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, assembled at the Washington Hall in Third Street, between the hours of...
Page 21 - ... than have fallen to the lot of any other nation. And, while deeply penetrated with gratitude for the past, let us hope that his all-wise Providence will so guide our counsels, as that they shall result in giving satisfaction to our constituents, securing the peace of the country, and adding new strength to the united Government under which we live.
Page 49 - And thou an angel's happiness shalt know, Shalt bless the earth while in the world above ; The good begun by thee shall onward flow In many a branching stream, and wider grow ; The seed that, in these few and fleeting hours, Thy hands unsparing and unwearied sow, Shall deck thy grave with amaranthine flowers, And yield thee fruits divine in heaven's immortal bowers.
Page 50 - HALLELUJAH, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Page 50 - O! glorious Builder of the vaulted skies! Almighty Architect of Earth and Heaven! Come down to bless the Mason's enterprise, To Thee, O God, and Faith and Mercy given. A home to Friendship, Truth, and Love is raised, Where ages yet to come our Master shall be praised.
Page 49 - God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And the heavenly choir, in song divine, thus closed the sixth day. CHORUS Achieved is the glorious work ; The Lord beholds it, and is pleas'd. In lofty strains let us rejoice, Our song let be the praise of God.
Page 53 - O put your trust in God! He will save us. He is always gracious to his servants. O praise the Lord of Hosts! Exalt his name and glorify him evermore. For evermore! Amen. The Music having ceased, Bro. John Chambers, Grand Chaplain, delivered the Consecrating Prayer.
Page 50 - Hallelujah! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth, The kingdom of this world is become The kingdom of our Lord, And he shall reign forever and ever King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Page 27 - PROCESSION. Band. Grand Marshal. Junior Lodge In Front. Each Lodge In The Following Order. Masters Of Ceremony. Entered Apprentices, Two And Two. Fellow Craft, Two And Two. Masters Masons, Two And Two. Past Masters, Two And Two. Deacons. Secretary And Treasurer. Wardens. Worshipful Master. In The Rear Of The Oldest Lodge, Brethren From Other Jurisdictions. Grand Tyler. Building Committee. Architect. Grand Officers Of Other Jurisdictions. Past Grand Officers. Pursuivant.
Page 50 - Come down to bless our holy enterprise, To thee, O God, and Faith and Mercy given. A home to Friendship, Truth and Love we raise, Where, ages yet to come, shall sound our Master's praise.