Most Worshipful: I present you Brother . . . . . ., whom the members of the Lodge now to be constituted have chosen for their Master.
The Grand Master asks the brethren if they remain satisfied with their choice. [They bow in token of assent.]
The Master elect then presents, severally, his Wardens and other officers, naming them and their respective offices. The Grand Master asks the brethren if they remain satisfied with each and all of them. [They bow as before.]
The officers and members of the new Lodge form in front of the Grand Master; and the business of Consecration commences.
The Grand Master, attended by the Grand officers, form themselves in order around the Lodge—all kneeling.
A piece of solemn music is performed while the Lodge is uncovered.
After which the first clause of the consecration prayer is rehearsed by the Grand Chaplain, which is as follows:
Great Architect of the Universe! Maker and Ruler of all worlds! deign, from thy celestial temple, from realms of light and glory, to bless us in all the purposes of our present assembly! We humbly invoke thee to give us at this, and at all times, wisdom in all our doings, strength of mind in all our difficulties, and the beauty of harmony in all our communications! Permit us, O thou author of light and life, great source of love and happiness, to erect this Lodge, and now solemnly to consecrate it to the honor of thy glory!
Glory be to God on high.
Response by the Brethren.—As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be; world without end. Amen.
