. The book of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite. all must die! And heaven, we trust, is drawing nigh! Repeat the last two lines. Those who formerly entered this Order conse-crated themselves to the service of the sick andsuffering, were constantly employed in works ofmercy, and devoted themselves to the service anddefence of the Christian faith. They were no longerallowed to act for themselves; but on the contrarywere obliged absolutely to renounce their own willand pleasure, and implicitly to comply with that oftheir superiors. The change of circumstances andmanners make this strictness
. The book of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite. all must die! And heaven, we trust, is drawing nigh! Repeat the last two lines. Those who formerly entered this Order conse-crated themselves to the service of the sick andsuffering, were constantly employed in works ofmercy, and devoted themselves to the service anddefence of the Christian faith. They were no longerallowed to act for themselves; but on the contrarywere obliged absolutely to renounce their own willand pleasure, and implicitly to comply with that oftheir superiors. The change of circumstances andmanners make this strictness to be no longer re-quired ; but you will contract with us an analogousengagement. ^ * sfc Hs * E. C. By my authority and power as Commander-in-chief of this Chapter, and in the name of theGrand Master of the Order, I hereby constitute,create, and dub thee a Knight Commander of theTemple. Be true, devout, and brave! Arise, A. KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE TEMPLE. 393 no longer a serving brother, but a Knight; and mayglory and good fortune attend you !. Receive now the five trophies of this degree. I crown you with this garland of laurel. Thisespecially is meant to crown your good works, doneto the Order, the Lodges, and your brethren ; and toencourage you to persevere. I present you with the apron and gloves, the collar,sash, and jewel of the Order. The colors of thesedecorations are white, red, and black. For whomthis latter color, the emblem of sorrow and mourn-ing, is worn, you will know at a proper time. I present you with the sword of a Knight, toenable you to maintain the rights of Masonry andof men, and to punish their enemies and tyrants. Ifin that contest you should fall, you will have ful-filled the noblest destiny of a Knight and gentle-man. I present you with the spurs of a Knight. As17* 394 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE. you have worn them worthily, so may you wear themwith honor! God forbid that for any act of base un-worthiness you should ever be deprived of them! I pr
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