PRAYER.
Our Father, who art in Heaven, whose wisdom and goodness manifest themselves in all the works of creation; with filial love and reverence we invoke Thy blessing upon Thy children here assembled, and grace to consecrate the labors we have met to perform. We commend to Thy especial care and guidance the officers elect, into whose hands we are about to repose the government of this Chapter. Endue them with a just appreciation of the responsibilities they are about to assume, and may they be ever mindful that a Father's care is always over them, and that Thy all-seeing eye is ever upon them.
Bless and prosper our beloved Order; may it be known and honored among the institutions of the land as one whose foundation is laid upon the enduring principle of Truth. Direct our footsteps in ways of pleasantness and paths of peace, and may all our doings reflect honor upon Thy Holy Name. Amen.
Response by the Chapter:
So may it ever be.
Seats the Chapter.
I. O. Sister Marshal.
M. Worthy ——
I. O. You will call the roll of officers elect, who, as their names are called, will form a semi-circle on the west side of the altar, facing the East, to receive the Obligation.
The W. M. on the extreme South, then followed by the W. P., A. M., etc. If the Warder and Sentinel are both called from their stations, a brother will be appointed to attend at the door until the absent officers return. Old officers not re-elected or appointed, may occupy their stations until their successors are installed. When all are in their places, the Marshal will say:
M. Worthy ——, the officers-elect are in order, and await your pleasure.
I. O. Sisters and brothers, you behold those who have been selected as officers to serve you for the ensuing year. Do you still desire that they shall fill the positions to which they have been elected or appointed?
Ans. We do.
Calls up the Chapter.
I. O. You will repeat after me the following