C. in C. — Sir Knight, if you have in good faith assumed

the obHgations of the preceding degrees, the general
features of which have now been summarily recited to you,
and if you have studied and understood the doctrines
which they teach and the principles which they inculcate,
you are entitled to our regard and esteem, and are fitted to
do the duties of a good Mason, for you have bound your-
self to do all that virtue, honor, and manhood can require,
and you have learned all that ancient and modern philo-
sophy can teach in regard to the great mysteries of God
and the universe.

• • •■ • •

PEAYEE.
Kind and indulgent Father of the great family of Men !
Supreme Intelligence, Author of Life and Light ! aid us
in our efforts to make this world more worthy of Thee,
and bless with Thy favor our Brother, who marches to
restore to light those who have forgotten Thee and Thy
truth. For the infinite love Thou bearest to Thy suffering
children aid him and us in our warfare against ignorance
and against those who mislead, impose upon, and deceive
Thy people ; and make the light of Thy knowledge shine
in aU the corners of the earth. Amen.

THE 32nd degree of the a. and a. rite. 265

(While the Armour is being buckled on the Novice, the
following Anthem will be heard in the adjoining ai^art-
ment.)

Unto Thee great God belong,

Mystic rites and sacred song ;

Lowly bending at Thy shrine,

Hail! Thou Majesty Divine.

Glorious Architect above — / .
Source of light and source of love,
Here Thy light and love prevail;
Hail! Almighty Master, hail!

The Kaightly Armour of the Templar should be com-
plete in every respect, and should be fully explained to
the Nbvitiate as it is piece by piece buckled upon him.

Sir Knight, thou art now in form and semblance, and
by declaration of principle, and, we trust, in spirit, a true
Knight Templar ; as such it is your sworn duty to aid us
in endeavouring to make this world a Temple fit for the
abiding-place of the Grd. Arch, of the Universe.