Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ... MASONIC BURIAL SERVICE. The Brethren beinp; assembled in the Lodge-room, the Master opens the Lodge on the Third Decree. The following service may be re d in the Lodge-room, at the House, or at the Church, in the discretion of tiie Master. W. M. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Bros. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever Thou hadit formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art Cod. W. M. Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, return, ye children of men. Bros. For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night. W. M. Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as asleep; in the morning they are like grass which growcth up. Bros. In the morning it flourisheth and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down and withereth. W. M. For we are consumed by Thine anger, and by Thy wrath are we troubled. Bros. Thou hast set our iniquities before Thee, our secret sins in the light of Thy countenance. Bros. The days of our years are th: ee-sccre years and ten, and if by reason of strength they be fourscore, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. W. M. Who knoweth the power of Thine anger? even according to Thy fear so is Thy wrath. Bros. So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. W. M. Let Us Pray: -- Most glorious and merciful Lord God, author of all good, and giver of every perfect gift, pour down, we beseech Thee, Thy blessing upon us, and under the deep solemnities of this occasion, bind us yet closer together in the ties of brotherly love and affection. May the present instance of mortality remind us of our approaching fate, and may it have an.
