. The book of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite. ARGUMENT. The solemn ceremonies of the degree of Perfect Master, are in-tended to represent and recall to mind the grateful tribute of re-spect we owe to the memoiy of a departed worthy brother. Theexamination of the mausoleum—its pronouncement of being per-fect—and the «\dvantages we should derive in inculcating thevirtues of the deceased—are vividly depicted and impressed uponthe initiate. THE PERFECT-MASTERS REFRAIN. Our Ancient Brethren, whelmed in grief,Lamented their departed Chief,Let us his pupils long revereA name to Masonry so dea
. The book of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite. ARGUMENT. The solemn ceremonies of the degree of Perfect Master, are in-tended to represent and recall to mind the grateful tribute of re-spect we owe to the memoiy of a departed worthy brother. Theexamination of the mausoleum—its pronouncement of being per-fect—and the «\dvantages we should derive in inculcating thevirtues of the deceased—are vividly depicted and impressed uponthe initiate. THE PERFECT-MASTERS REFRAIN. Our Ancient Brethren, whelmed in grief,Lamented their departed Chief,Let us his pupils long revereA name to Masonry so Hiram Abif,Just Hiram Abif. In mystic rites our Lodge displays Its sorrows and its fadeless praise. Long may the sweet acacia bloom And garlands fresh adorn the tomb Of Hiram Abif, Of Hiram Abif. Look East, look West, its splendors fail,The lesser lights grow dim and pale,The glory once reflected thereNow dawns upon a higher Hiram Abif,Blest Hiram Abif. 49.
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