Evening star., 1937-05-12

the Union Of South Africa, Of your
possessions and the other territories
to any Of them belonging or per-
tanning, and Of your Empire Of India,
according to their respective laws and
customs?"
The King: Il solemn]y promise so
to do"
Two similar questions answered, the
King pledged: "The things which I
have heretofore promised I will per-
form and keep. So help me God!"
He kissed the book, signed the oath,
fulfilling ancient custom, to reign
wisely and justly.
The great organ swelled. An age
old hymn swelled through the abbey.
The anointing! Sacred in its sig
nificance.
Disrobed OF his crimson mantle, the
King was seated In the ancient King
Edwards chair. the coronation throne,
placed near the altar.
The archbishop poured olive oil
which had been blessed from the am
pulla, or golden eagle, one Of the old
est pieces Of the regalia.
On his head, breast and palms Of
both hands. the King was anointed In
the form Of cross, and then, kneeling,
blessed:
BE thy hands anointed with holy
oil.
BE thy breast anointed with holy
oil
"Be thy head anointed with holy oil,
as kings, priests and prophets were
anointed."
-Four Knights Of the Garter held
over the monarch a rich pail of cloth
of gold.
King Becomes Half
Layman, Half Priest.
Thus the King was hallowed, be-
coming half layman, half priest, his
life dedicated to unique related serv-
ices of the church and state.
The lord great chamberlain, dean
OF Westminster, and other dignitaries
moved forward for the investiture.
The golden supertunio =. or pail Of
cloth OF gold, was placed upon the
King.
The lord great chamberlain, kneel-
ing, touched the monarch's heels with
golden spurs, emblems OF chivalry.
Other pieces OF regalia were pre-
sented to him. A beautiful sword in
scabbard was given into the Kings
hands by the archbishop.
Receive the kingly sword, brought
now from the altar OF God" the
primate ntoned
The lord great chamberlain girded
the sword about the King, the arch
bishop continuing:
With this sword do justice, stop
the growth of iniquity. protect the
holy church Of God, help and defend
widows and orphans, restore the
things that are gone to decay, main
tain the things that are restored,
punish and reform what Is amiss, and
confirm what is in good order. -"
The King was invested in imperial
mantle and stole. Royal eagles orna-
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ereign's imperial authority
The golden orb, surmounted by
cross, was placed in his right hand.
The archbishop:
Receive this imperial robe and
orb, and the Lord, your God, en-
due you with knowledge and wisdom.
Remember that the whole
world Is subject to the power and
empire of Christ, our Redeemer.'
A ring was placed upon the fourth
finger Of the Kings right hand. the
ensign of kingly dignity"
Called the wedding ring Of Eng
land the ring symbolizes the cove
nant 'betwixt sovereign and people"
The people pledge their allegiance.
The sovereign pledges righteous gov
ernment.
Scepters Are Placed in
Kings Left Hand.
Scepters from the altar were placed
in the Kings left hand.
Receive the royal scepter, the ensign
OF kingly power and justice
receive the rod Of equity and mercy,
and God direct and assist you in the
administration and exercise of all
power"
So continued the voice of the Arch
bishop of Canterbury.
BE so merciful that you be not
too remiss; so execute justice that you
forget not mercy. Punish the wicked,
protect and cherish the just and lead
your people in the way wherein they
should co.
A procession Of the churchmen, dean
OF Westminster carrying the crown,
moved toward King George.
The archbishop took the crown from
the dean Of Westminster
Solemnly and reverently he placed
1t on the mcnarch's head.
A signal raced around the world. 1t
was just 1890.
Cannon at the Tower of London
doomed.
A tumultous demonstration began
in the abbey. Shouts Of acclamation.
God save the King" rang and
echoed.
Stilled and reverent since the ritual
began. the resplendent assembly burst
into life and voice
Waves of movement rippled through