Source of all wisdom, truth, and love, Grant we beseech Thee, that in the reception of this person into our Order we may add strength to our strength, and grace to our grace. O, may the golden chain thus lengthened become the brighter for this link, and be strengthened for the great work we strive to do. Enlarge our powers to benefit mankind, and to honor Thee our God.
And when, one by one, each link shall fall away in death, may the parting be temporary, and the meeting eternal. In the world where death comes not, may we realize the full happiness of loving and serving Thee forever. Amen.
Response by the Chapter.
So may it ever be.
At the conclusion of the prayer an Ode may be sung while the members are standing around the Altar. After singing the Worthy Patron seats the Chapter. The Conductress leads the candidate to the East, and the Worthy Matron may, at the request of the Worthy Patron, conclude the initiation ceremonies.
W. P. In taking upon yourself the solemn Obligation of our Order, you enter upon a new phase of life; henceforth you will be numbered among the members of this Order, who have for their inspiration the Star of Bethlehem, which will guide all the faithful to the New Jerusalem, that city not made with hands. I must remind you, that with privileges come responsibilities. You have been informed that we are in possession of certain secrets, by means of which, we are able to make ourselves known to each other wherever we may meet. You have been conducted to the several points of the Star, and been instructed in the secret work of the Order, which, if properly understood, will enable you to make yourself known as a member. That the signs and passes may be more firmly impressed upon your mind, with the assistance of our Conductress, I will repeat them with explanations.
The Conductress will give the signs as the Worthy Patron explains them.
The first is the Daughter's sign, or the sign of Adah. It is given by (3.) It alludes to the heroic conduct of Jephthah's Daughter.
The Pass is (4.) (5.)
The second is the Widow's sign, or the sign of Ruth. It is given by (6.) It alludes to the humble gleaner Ruth with her handfuls of barley gathered from the fields of Boaz.