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PP-P.779.001
2 Jan 1779:11
Monday Last, agreeable to the Constitution of the Most
Ancient and Worshipful Society of Free and Accepted Masons,
was celebrated as the anniversary of St. John the
Evangelist.
. . . [31 lines on the procession]
Prayers were read by the Reverend Mr. White, and the
following anthem was sung in its proper place by sundry of
the Brethren, accompanied by the organ, and other
instrumental music, viz.
A GRAND SYMPHONY
Chorus.
Behold how good and joyful thing it is, Brethren, to dwell
together in Unity.
Solo.
I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord! with my whole heart
secretly among my Brethren, and in the Congregation will I
praise thee: I will speak the marvelous works of thy hands,
the Sun, the Moon and the Stars, which thou hast ordained.
Solo.
The people that walked in darkness hath seen a great light,
and on them that dwelt in the land of the Shadow of Death
doth the glorious light of Jehovah shine.
Solo.
Thou hast gathered us from the East, and from the West, from
the North, and from the South; Thou hast made us companions
for the mighty upon earth, even for the Princes of great
nations.
Trio.
O! I Am! Inspire us with wisdom and strength to support us
in all our troubles, that we may worship thee in the Beauty
of Holiness.
. . . [6 lines on sermons]
After divine service the procession returned in the same
order to the College; the musical bells belonging to the
church and the band of music playing proper Masonic tunes.
. . . [17 lines on the conclusion of ceremonies]
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