The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-27
THE SCENE AT MADISON SQUARE


BY this time the shone clearly, and s rays came
down with genial warmth Around and in the vicinity OF
the square crowded with members Of the Order,
their richly embroidered regalia showing OH 10 great
advantage.
When the procession had arranged itaeH Aroun the
speakers stand in Madison square, the exercises
commenced by the following yer offered by the Rev.
j. NJ Widely, Past Grand Sire, who, II will be remember
ed, Instituted or founded the first lodge America
THE PRAYER.
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, the high and mighty
ruler oil tne universe who dost from thy throne behold
all the jewellers upon earth, heartily we bseecn thea
With ihg favor 70 behold thy here assembled in
thy presence We Acknowledge, Sod, pat have beea
undeservne the many bers,ogs with which thou hast
favored Us since the Introduction tins Western land
OF tie Order here assembled 70 day and prAss thy boy
nsme tba we are privileged under Giro, instances
40 favorable TO assemble celebrating the eth ami
0ersary Of our Brotherhood Lift upon the light of thy
counteDsnee we beeeech thee while oT-r our humble
ubue OF thanksgiving and praise Tor the TIA. aas
been ana the success that has ts
gladden. hearts, brighten the prospects aud amelo
rate the suferDgs OF the children OF And pray
shee 10 aid us BY thy that may make delight
a, all times 10 heal The afflicted spirit OF the bereaved
widow, TO day The tears OF the helpless and discoosol
0rpbsn, and 70 admin s,er 10 the Of the gcg
and distressed Continue In times past sne j,n
all our laudabe undertakings direct 10 all do ngs
with Thy most gracious favor aud further with thy
continual help that we keep in mind the Jdcn
rule laid down for US IN the unerrng standard OF Uvine
Truth Enlarge still more the hearts and means Of
this brotherhood for doing gooi. that iw gat may shine
iofth and its gooo works BECOME manifest And grant
Almighty God, that while travelling the rough and rugged
pains OF life, we may ever keep abidngy ia mind
cur peace and happiness in another Life ~
Hho upon that cultivation Of faith, hope and CHARTS
Nhch Thou hast made the standard Of the Christian fe
we now commit ourselves the OF i0s
uton into Ihy special care and keeping BE with
he o. TINS day keep and preserve from all
evl enlde us ~ Toy coanse though journey OF life
ana when The bond OF Friendship. Love and Truth which
upiks us mere below shall be broken oy hand OF
may we all DC invested With those Mysteries which shai
ADMIT us TO Thy eternal presence fnese lhings and al
else thst may be peedfuI 10 us humb v Deg IN us
name WHO main taught when pray 70 say Here ne
repeated the Lords prayer.l
Tie following Ole, written expressly for the orc .aou
by Bro h. i. Shlaber, u SLOAN Lodge Bost,n uass
tben sung by select choir under directioo OF Mr.
George =. Bfiso@:-
Hold up the torch, o Brothers true
Sustained by warn, ffaternal feeling;
A. ~e that living faith renew,
That e er IN goo1 ~ self revealing
lie, rwExDSnP's honest tongue express
The houest hearts sncere emotion;
And al this co nmon shrloe confess
Ooe aim, one duty, one devo.onl
Let LOVE 10 holy fame outpour,
Our sons with saiier zeal mpresslng;
Ill through ~ MISSION more ADD more,
Our Ofoer shall be deemed blessing.
I"' TRUTHS white bsoner s,in he pure,
W. moot stain i,s fJds e'er mlrrng;
lS pfs'euce sballour petco insore
Aua s'oine he DIN Of human Jlrr.Dg.