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MUSIC BY THE BAND.
OPENING.
M. W. Grand Master.—Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden: The Grand Lodge of Maryland having been assembled for the purpose of Laying the Corner-Stone of the Monument, here to be erected, it is my order that the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maryland be now opened for the performance of that ceremony. This my will and pleasure you will communicate to the Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden, and he to the Brethren present, that all having due notice may govern themselves accordingly.
Senior Grand Warden. Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden : It is the order of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Maryland, that this Corner-Stone be now laid with Masonic honors. This his will and pleasure you will proclaim to all present, that the occasion may be observed with due order and solemnity.
Junior Grand Warden.—Brethren, and all who are present, take notice, that the Most Worshipful Grand Master will now proceed to lay this Corner-Stone of the Monument in due Masonic form. You will observe the order and decorum becoming the solemn and important ceremonies in which we are about to engage.
HYMN.—Tune "America."
Father of love and might,
Send forth thy holy light
On us to shine ;
Be thou our Sovereign Lord,
And may thy Holy Word
Be to us shield and sword,
Master Divine.
Bound in one Brotherhood,
Owning one common blood,
Children of thine ;
Fill us with kindliness,
Prompt to relieve distress,
Wearing thy true impress,
Master Divine.