Installation of officers, opening prayer
Most Holy and Glorious Lord God! We approach Thee with reverence and implore
thy blessing on this brother, selected to preside over this Lodge, and now
prostrate before Thee. Fill his heart with Thy fear; that his tongue and
actions may pronounce Thy glory. Make him steadfast in Thy service. Grant him
firmness of mind. Animate his heart and strengthen his endeavors. May he teach
Thy judgments and Thy laws, and be Thy true and faithful servant. Bless him, O
Lord, and bless the work of his hands. Accept us in mercy. Hear, Thou, our
prayer, and grant our earnest supplications. Amen!
Installation of officers, closing prayer
Almighty and Everlasting God! From Whom cometh every good and perfect gift,
send down upon Thy servants here assembled the healthful spirit of Thy grace,
that they may truly please Thee in all their doings. Grant, O lord, power of
mind and great understanding unto those whom we have this day clothed with
authority to preside over and direct the affairs of this Lodge; and so replenish
them with the truth of Thy precepts, and adorn them with humility of life, that,
both by word and good example, they may faithfully serve Thee, to the glory of
Thy Holy Name, and to the advancement, for all good purposes, of our beloved
Institution. Amen!