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 Grand 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.