by the General Grand Chapter, Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star… (1919 | portal)
“ Grant that we may all be permitted with loving hearts to assemble here again, for our instruction, for Thine honor and for the good of our fellow men. All of which we ask for Thy name's sake. Amen. Response by all the members. ”
by the General Grand Chapter, Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star… (1919 | portal)
“ W. M. Sisters and Brothers, we go forth into the world not knowing what trials may await us in the journey of life. Let us not be dismayed for our Heavenly Father has promised to strengthen and uphold us by the right hand of his power. Farewell. Response by all the members. Farewell. W. M. I now declare—————Chapter, No. ——— , closed. Sister Warder, you will so instruct the Sentinel. The Worthy Matron gives one blow with the gavel. The Warder informs the Sentinel that the Chapter is closed. ”
