Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star

by Order of the Eastern Star. General Grand Chapter

W. P. Sister Conductress, you will cause the candidate to be in proper position at the Altar to receive the Obligation. (1.)

During the march there should be vocal or instrumental music.

Cond. Worthy Patron, the candidate is in proper position.

The Chapter is called up, and the Worthy Patron takes his position on the east side of the Altar, and causes the candidate to repeat after him the following. Soft music may be played during obligation.

OBLIGATION.

* * * (2.) * * *

W. P. Arise, my sister, we accept the pledge you have given, and share with you in this solemn Obligation.

The Conductress takes the Bible from the candidate, when the Worthy Patron says: "Arise, my sister," he extends his right hand and assists the candidate in rising, the lights are suddenly turned up at the same time.

W. P. You will now be received into our Order and be conducted to the several points of the Star, where you will receive instruction in those sublime virtues exemplified in the lives of Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa.