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Quick List of Midi Files available on this page Opening Ode ~ Dix 77.77.77 Opening Ode ~ St. Anne Opening Ode ~ Hanover Perambulation Hymn Closing Ode ~ St. Sylvester Closing Ode ~ St. Oswald Closing Ode ~ Eventide Fidelity Principals' Song NO MUSIC

  OPENING ODE  

Version 1 ~ Dix 77.77.77 Through the vale of woe we come, Low we bow before Thy throne, Send us from Thy realms above Peace and concord, truth and love, Here at last we lift the veil; Father, Word and Spirit, Hail!

Here in solemn form we stood, Here in holy brotherhood, One in heart as Thou art one, Bending low before Thy throne, Thus we lift the sacred veil; Father, Word and Spirit, Hail! So mote it be

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Version 2 ~ St. Anne O God our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.

Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same.

Time like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day.

O God our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be thou our guide while troubles last, And our eternal home. So Mote it be.

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Version 3 ~ Hanover O worship the King all glorious above; O gratefully sing his power and his love; Our shield and Defender, the Ancient of days, Pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise.

O measureless Might, ineffable Love, While angels delight to hymn Thee above, Thy ransomed creation, though feeble their lays, With true adoration shall sing to Thy praise. So Mote it be.

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  PERAMBULATION  
(Sung to the tune 'Sandon ')

Lead kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead thou me on; The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead thou me on. Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me.

I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead thou me on. I loved the garish day, and spite of fears, Pride ruled my will: remember not past years.

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  CLOSING ODE  

Version 1 ~ St. Sylvester Now the evening shadows closing, Warn from toil to peaceful rest, Mystic arts and rites reposing, Sacred in each faithful breast.

God of Light, whose love unceasing, Doth to all Thy works extend, Crown our Order with Thy blessing, Build, sustain us to the end.

Humbly now we bow before Thee, Grateful for Thy aid Divine, Everlasting power and glory, Mighty Architect! be Thine.

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Version 2 ~ St. Oswald When the day of toil is ending, And the night is drawing nigh, To our rest with thee ascending, True and living God most high.

When the shadows close around us, May Thy presence be our cheer, And the joy of all thy sweetness Comfort us when death is near.

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Version 3 ~ Eventide Abide with me!  Fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens;  Lord with me abide! When other helpers fail;  and comforts flee, Help of the Helpless, oh, abide with me!

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim;  its glories pass away, Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou, who changest not, abide with me!

I fear no foes with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tear no bitterness: Where is death's sting?  Where grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. So Mote It Be

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  FIDELITY  

Fidelity, Fidelity, Fidelity, Fidelity, And may God be with us all.

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  PRINCIPALS' SONG  

As provided by W. Bro. Harry Waggett

When the Cyrus decree, the people made free After seventy weary years. They struggled along without mirth or song, As their hearts were filled with fears. For Jerusalem, so beloved of men Lay in ruins and decay. But the three brave men, who led them then Kept their courage up day by day. Chorus: So, here's to Joshua, 1 – 2 – 3, And here's to Haggai, 1 - 2 – 3, And here's to Zerrubabel, Prince of the people, Here's to the three of them 1 – 2 – 3 When the Sojourners three, who were Masons free Began to clear the ground. With a pick and crow and a shovel to throw They delved till treasures were found. Then they hied away that self same day To the great Sanhedrin old. Who gave each one, for what he had done A ribbon and jewel of gold. Chorus Royal Chapters all once a year install Their Principals 1 – 2 – 3, And we pledge them now, with a solemn vow, Our support and loyalty. May their year be famed and long acclaimed For peace, love and harmony. That they long may live, is the toast we give To our excellent Trinity. Chorus

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