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 22nd Annual Communication 
 
 -OF THE— 
 
 O.GranjLoilpofBrltisliColunilJia 
 
 A. F. & A. M. 
 
 W*^W'»'Wffc»'»;'U»»»U»tr»U» 
 
 Laying Corner Stone 
 
 -OF THE — 
 
 British Columbia Protestant Orphans' Home 
 
 HILLSIDE AVENUE, VICTORIA, B. C. 
 
 ON SATURDAY, JUNE 24th, 1893, 
 
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 iT^rPLEASE BRING THIS PROGRAMME WITH YOU. (^Jl 
 
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 •»IORF=ICERS F=OR lS93.t<- 
 
 F. H. WOKLOCK, llsq., IVsidi-nt, 
 CHAS. HAYWARD. Esq., Hon. Secretary. | JAS. IIUTCUKSON, Esq., Hon. Trc.isurer. 
 
 COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT: 
 
 TnK RiiiiiT Ri:v. Risiioi" Criih;i;, ' 
 
 F. 11. WORT.OCK, I'"sq., 
 
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 p. K. Bkiiwn, Esq., 
 Cmas. IIaywvrii, I'^sq., 
 
 Rkv. p. McF. McLkod, 
 Rk\-. Dk. C'Mi'HKi.r., 
 Jas. HuTCiinsoN, Esq., 
 11, "Carmichael, Esq., 
 
 Rkv. Solomon Ci.i:a\'i;r, 
 Rkv. E. Rohson, 
 NoAii Shakksi'kakk, Esq., 
 I [v. Jkwkm,, Esq., 
 
 LADIES committee: 
 
 Mrs. Ci. a. Sarc.ison, 
 Mrs. Mary VVh.liams, 
 Mrs. Tiios Eaklk, 
 Mrs. ."^rank Ahams, 
 Mrs. Jas. Hutch kson, 
 Mrs. G. L, Milnr, 
 Mrs. Sakaii Clark, 
 Mrs. E. M. Gillksimk, 
 
 Mrs. EnwARP CRimiE, 
 Mrs. n. W. HmoiNS, 
 Mrs. CiiAs. Kknt, 
 Mrs. Cmas. IIavwarp, 
 
 RoprosiMitinti' the Episcopal Clnirchcs. 
 
 l' RcproscntiiiK' llic Presbyterian Cluirclies. 
 
 Representing: llie Methodist Cluirclies. 
 
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 • Represenlinif tlie Metlunlist Cluirclies. 
 
 Representing' tlie Presbyterian Cluirclies. 
 
 Keprusenlin^ the EpiHCopal Churches. 
 
THE GRAND LODGE will be opened ix ample form by the 
 M.-. W.-. Grand Master, who will announce to the Brethren 
 the purpose of the Communication and call on the Grand 
 Marshal, who will form the procession in the following order:— 
 
 Tylc, with drawn Sworil, 
 
 Stewards witli Rods, 
 
 Entered Appienlires and Fellow Crafts, 
 
 Visiting Brethren, 
 
 Ihother with Dann.r, 
 
 Ta^t Masters, iwo and two. 
 
 Royal Arch Masons, two and two, 
 
 "C " Battery lland, 
 (■rand Tyler with drawn Sword, 
 Clrand Stewards with white Roils. 
 f.rand Suiierintendent of Works, with S<iuare, Level and Plumh, 
 Grand Secretary with Books ol Constitulions, 
 ('■rand Treasurer, with various Coins. Documents, etc. 
 Brother wilh Bible, Scjuare and Compasses, 
 (Irand Chaplain, 
 Past tJrand Wardens, 
 Bast Deputy Crand Masters, 
 lunior Crand Warden wilh Silver Vessel (llled with Oil, 
 Senior (hand Warden wilh Silver Vessel hlled with wine. 
 Deputy Grand Master wilh Cold Vessel tilled with Corn. 
 Bast Grand Master, 
 Grand Bursuviant, 
 Grand Master, 
 Grantl St;indard Bearer, 
 
 ) Under Direction of M. W. 
 
 Grand Marshall, 
 
 Grand Director of (L'erenionies, j 
 
 Grand Master 
 
 On the head of the procession arriving at the objective point, 
 brethren halt, open to the right and left, and uncover. The Grand 
 Master and his Officers pass through the lines to the platform. Ihe 
 rest of the brethren surround the platform (uiside the circle of 
 spectators), forming a hollow square. 
 
 r^uI^The Grand Master is soated in front of iho centre of the plat- 
 form, immediately surrounded by the principal cUlicers of the Ctrand 
 I od"-e Upon a table before him are deposited by then- several 
 bearers, the Holy Writings, the Book of Consiitutions. the Golden 
 Vessel of Corn, the Silver Vessels containing' Wine and Oil, the 
 Great Lights, the Five Orders of Architecture, and the Working 
 Tools. 
 
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After the arrival of the members of the Grand Lodg-e the Pro- 
 ceeding's will commence by the United Choirs singing the following- 
 Hymn : - 
 
 The Cliurch's one roundntion 
 
 Is Jesus ("hrist btr Lord : 
 She is his new creati')ii 
 
 By water and the Word : 
 l'>on) heaven he came and soutjht her 
 
 To he his holy liridt, 
 Willi his own blood he or.ught her, 
 
 And for her life he died. 
 
 Elect from every nation, 
 
 Vet one o"er all the earth, 
 Her charter of salvation 
 
 One Lord, one faith, one hirth ; 
 One holy name she blesses, 
 
 I'artakes one holy food. 
 And to one hope she presses 
 
 With every grace endued. 
 
 3 Though with a scornful wonder 
 
 Men see her sore opprest. 
 By schisms rent asunder. 
 
 By heresies distrest ; 
 Vet saints iheir watch are keeping, 
 
 ineir cry goes up, '• How long? " 
 Ai 1 -Km the nigiit of weeping 
 
 Shall be the morn of song. 
 
 4 Mid toil and tribulation. 
 
 And tumult of her war, 
 She waits the consummation 
 
 of peace for evern)ore ; 
 Till with the vision glorious 
 
 Her longing eyes are blest, 
 And the great Church victorious 
 
 Shall be the Church at rest. 
 
 The Rev. E. Robson wi.M invoke the Divine blessing. 
 
 The President of the Home, F. H. VVorlock, Esq., will explain 
 the object of the gathering, after which His Worship, Mayor Beaven, 
 will deliver a short address, and The Right* Rev. Bishop Cridge will 
 read an historical statement of the foimdation and progress of the 
 Institution, copy of which, engrossed on parchment, will be deposited 
 in the cavity of the stone. 
 
 HYMN 252. 
 
 Blest be the tie t'lat hinds 
 
 Our hearts in Christian love ; 
 Tile fellowsliiji of ,',iiidred minds 
 
 Is like to that ab )ve. 
 
 Before our Father's t'lrone 
 
 We pour our ardent ]irayers : 
 Our fears, our hopes, ( ur aims r;re one. 
 
 Our comforts and oui cares. 
 
 We share our mutual wo ;s, 
 
 Our mutual burdens be,\r ; 
 And often for each other ilows 
 
 The sympathising tear. 
 
 But glorious hope revives 
 
 Our ctnirage by the way ; 
 While each in expectation livts. 
 
 And JDiigs to see the day. 
 
 From sorrow, toil and pain. 
 And sin we shall be free ; 
 
 And perfi'ct love and friendship 
 Through all eternity. 
 
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 The Right Rev. Bishop Perrin and The Rev. Dr. Campbell will 
 then address the meeting, after which President W'orlock will present 
 
the M. W. Grand Master with a silver trowel, and invite him to pro- 
 ceeed with the Masonic Ceremony. 
 
 The Grand Master :— 
 
 The Committee of Management of the B. C. Protestant Orphans' 
 Home, Ladies and Gentlemen. 
 
 The Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons have gathered here 
 to-day by your invitation for the purpose of laying the corner stone- 
 of this Orphans' Home. 
 
 'he Masonic Fraternity of this Province greet you with a God 
 in the laudable undertaking of erecting a building " to provide 
 
 Thf 
 speed 
 
 a home for orphan and destitute children ; to educate them in 
 the Protestant faith, and instruct them in the elements of secular 
 knowledge." May symi letry and order rest upon each line and 
 curve, and strength and beauty characterize each arch and pillar, 
 from base to copestone ; and may the grandeur of its proportions 
 attract the admiration and gladden the heart of every lover of order 
 and of progress. 
 
 Brother Senior Grand Warden : It has been the custom among 
 the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, from time immemorial, 
 to assemble for the purpose of laying the foundation stones of public 
 buildings, when required so to do by those having authority. The 
 Grand Lodge of British Columbia having been invited to lay the 
 corner stone of this building it has by my order been here convened, 
 and it is my will and pleasure that you now assist me in the perform- 
 ance of that pleasing duty. This you will communicate to the R. W 
 Junior Grand Warden, and he to the Craft, that they, and all others 
 present, may be duly notified thereof. 
 
 The Senior Grand Warden : 
 
 Brother Junior Grand Warden : It is the will and pleasure of 
 .our Most Worshipful Grand Master that the Grand Lodge ot British 
 Columbia c\o now assist in laying the corner slone of this building. 
 This you »vill communicate to the Brethren, that they, and all others 
 here assembled, may have due and timely notice of his order. 
 
 The Junior Grand Warden : - 
 
 Brethren: It is the will and pleasure ot the Most Worshipful 
 Grand Master of Masons in this Province that the Grand Lodge do 
 now proceed with the ceremony of laying the corner stone of this 
 building. Of lliis you will take due notice and govern yourselves 
 accordingly. 
 
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 Hymn to be sun«;^ by the children of the Orphanage : 
 
 "What a friend \vc have in Jesus."' 
 
 After which the Grand Master, addressing the Grand Treasurer, 
 s.i.ys : 
 
 Brother Grand Treasurer : It has ever been the custom of the 
 Craft, upon occasions like the present, to deposit within a cavity in 
 the stone phiced at the north-east corner of the building- certain 
 memorials of the period at which it was erected, so that if, in the 
 lapse of the ages, the fury of the elements, the violence of man, or 
 the slow but certain ravages of time, should lay bare its foundation, 
 an enduring record may be found by succeeding generations, to bear 
 testimony to the untiring, unending industry of Free and Accepted 
 Masons. Has such a deposit been prepared ? 
 
 The Grand Treasurer : — 
 
 It has. Most Worshipful Crrand Master, and the \arious articles 
 of which it is composed are safely enclosed within the metal casket 
 now before you. 
 
 The Grand Master : 
 
 Brother Cirand Secretary : Vou will read the record of the con- 
 tents of the casket. 
 
 LIST OF ARTRI.KS ni:i'OS!li:n IN THK CAVITV of THIi: FOLXD.\TIOX STONE 
 
 OF T.IE BRITISH COIA'MBIA PKOTICSTANT ORPHANS' HOME, 
 
 JfNE 24TH, 1893. 
 
 History of the rise and progress of the Institution by the Right 
 Rev. Bishop Cridge ; the Annual Report of the Home, with names of 
 OiHcers, committees and subscribers to its funds ; Constitution of the 
 Home ; copy of the last will and testament of John George Taylor, 
 deceased ; British Columl-iiii Director}-, 1893 ; Newspapers of the 
 Province of latest date ; " British Columbia, its present resources 
 and future possibilities "; the Constitution of the M. W. Grand Lodge 
 A. F. and A. M. and list of OlVicers ; Programme of the day's pro- 
 ceedings.; Coin of (ireat Britain, Canada, Australia and United 
 States ; name of architect, assistants, superintendent, contractors, 
 and list of workmen who ha\e wrought on the buildinir. 
 
 After reading, the Grand Master will say : — ■ 
 
 lirollier (irand 'I'rcasiirer : ^■llU will ncnv deposil the rasi<el in the cavity 1 eneath 
 the coiner stone ; and may the (ireat Architect of tiie Universe, in ilis wisitoni, grant 
 that ages iii)on ages shall pass away ere it again he seen of men. 
 
 Whilst the Grand Treasurer is depositing the casket, the 
 Brethren will sing the following Ode : 
 
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AlK — I'l.EYKI.'s IIVMN. 
 
 I'laco we now tlie Comer stone — • 
 True and '.rusty, brothers, own — 
 Let us bring witli hearts suicere, 
 Hands to help and voice to clieer. 
 
 rrov'd by the (J rand Master's hanil, 
 Long may this foundation stand 1 
 May its superstructure rise 
 In grace and beauty "nealh tlie skies. 
 
 Let us join in songs and praise, 
 Tiiat a lUiihling iiere we raise ; 
 Hoping ages iienee "iwill prove 
 A home for Ciiarity and Love ! 
 
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 After which tlie Grand Superintendent of Works presents the 
 working' tooLs to tlie Cirand Master, who hands 
 
 The Square to the Deputy Grand Master. 
 The Level to the Senior Grand Warden. 
 The Pkmip to the Junior Grand warden. 
 
 When those officers descend to the stone and arrange them- 
 selves around it in th.e following order: The Grand Mas' t at the 
 luist, the Deputy Grand Master at the North, the Senior Grand 
 Warden at the West, and the Junior Cirand Warden at the South. 
 
 The Grand Master, assisted by some workmen ready for the 
 purpose, will spread the cement upon the lower stone and direct the 
 upper one to be lowered to its place, which shall be done with a 
 Lewis and suitable tackle, and at the signal given, it shall be lowered 
 at three seperate intervals, the grand honors being given by all the 
 assembled Brethren at each separate stoppage of the stone. 
 
 On the upper stone is inscribed the following : 
 
 BRITISH COLUMBL^ PKOTKSTAXT ORPHANS' HOME, 
 FOUXDIin A, D. 1873. 
 
 THIS SITE AND HLMLniNG WERE PURCHASED AND EREl. 1 I'D MX MEOUEST 
 OF JOHN :;. TAYLOR, A. D. 1 893. 
 
 When it is adjusted in its place and the Grand Master has 
 pointed the cement about its edges, he will address tiic Deputy Cirand 
 Master as follows : 
 
 R. W. Deputy (!rand ^L\ster — WiuU is tiie proper jewel of your oflice ? 
 
 I). ('.. i\L— The Scpiare. 
 
 (i. NL — Wiiat are its moral and Masonic uses? 
 
 D. (!. M. — To govern our actions by tlie sipiare of virtue and lo |irove our work. 
 
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 C;. M. — Apjily the im]ilenients of your office to thf).se jiortions of the stone that 
 should l)e squared, and make report. 
 
 The D. Cj. M. ajiplies the square to the stone and reports: M. W. — I find the 
 stone to be square ; the craftsmen have perf'jrmed their duty. 
 
 Grand Master — R. \V. .Senior (irand Warden, what is liie proper jewel of your 
 office ? ■ ■ 
 
 (;. .S. W.— The Level. 
 
 Ci. M. — What are its moral and Masonic uses? 
 
 S. (1. W. — Morally it reminds us of equality, and its use is to lay horizontals. 
 
 G. M. — Apply the implements of your office to the stone and mal<e rejiort. 
 
 The Senior Warden applies the level to the stone and replies : M. W. — I find the 
 stone to he level ; the craftsmen have performe<l their duty. 
 
 (irand Master — R. W. Junior (Irand Warden, what is the proper jewel of your 
 office ? 
 
 J. G. W.— The plumb. , 
 
 G. M. — Wiiat are its moral and Masonic uses ? 
 
 J. (j. W. — Morally it teaches reciitude of conduct, and we use it t<j try per- 
 pendiculars. 
 
 G. M. — Apply the implement of your office to the stone and make repoit ? 
 
 The Junior (band Warden will apjily the plumb to the stone and make report: 
 Most Worshipful— I find the stone is plumb ; the craftsmen have jierformed their duty. 
 
 The Grand Master approaches the stone, saying- : 
 
 The craftsmen having faithfully and skilfully performed their duty, I declare this 
 foundation stone to be well formed, true pnd trusty. May the edifice that is to rest 
 upon it, devoted to the hitjh and holy purposes of charity, contribute greatly to the 
 moral and s|)irili!nl welfare of those who shall assemble within its walls, to the peace and 
 prosperity of the community at large, and to the honor of Jehovah's name 
 
 At this juncture the G. D. C. directs the Grand Stewards to 
 hand the following vessels to officers, respectively : 
 
 Ciold vessel containing corn to Deputy Grand Master. 
 .Siher vessel containing wine to .Senior Grand Warden. 
 .Silver vessel containing oil to Junior Grand Warden. 
 
 The Deputy Grand Master will go forward with the vessel of 
 corii and pour it upon the stone, saying : 
 
 I pour this corn as an emblem of plenty. May the blessing of Ixninteous Heaven 
 be showered upon this, and upon all like benevolent undertakings, and inspire all our 
 hearts with virtue, wisdom anil gratiimie. 
 
 Response : So mote it be. 
 
 The Senior Grand Warden will then go forward with the vessel 
 of wine and pour it upon the stone, saying : . 
 
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 I pour this wine as an emblem of joy an<l f^ladness. May the great Ruler of the 
 iJniverse bless and prosper our Dominion, Provincial and Ciiy Governments, and pre- 
 serve the British Empire, and may this Home tend to cement the ties of friendship and 
 brotherly love. 
 
 Response : So mote it be. 
 
 The Junior Grand Warden will then go forward with the vessel 
 of oil and pour it upon the stone, saying : 
 
 I pour this oil as an emblem of peace. May the blessint; of wliich it is the symbol 
 abide with us continually. May the Orand Master of heaven an'l earth shelter and 
 '])rolect the \vid(j\v and orphan, and shield them amid the trials and vicissitudes of the 
 world ; and may He so bestow His mercy upon the bereaved, the afflicted and the 
 sorrowing, that they come at last to the place where they shall know sorrow and trouble 
 no more. 
 
 The Grand Master will strike the stone three times with the 
 gavel. Standing in front of all, his hands extended, will offer the 
 following invocation : — 
 
 May the beneficent Author of Nature bless the peojjle (jf this Province with an 
 
 abundance of the necessaries, conveniences, aud comforts of life ; assist i" the erection 
 
 and completion of this building, protect the workmen agaiiiil every acco 'Ut, jneserve 
 
 the structure from decay, and grant to us all a sufficient supply of the com of nourish- 
 ment, the wine of refreshment, and the oil of joy. 
 
 Response : So mote it l)e. 
 
 The Public dand Honors are then to be gi\en. 
 
 The uiand Master will then deliver the Plans and Implements of 
 Architecture to the Architect, saying : — 
 
 " Brother Principal Architect : — Relying upon your skill in nur noble art, I now 
 confide to you these Implements of Operative Masonry. May this undertaking be 
 speedily accomplished ; may there be no envy, discord or confusion among the workmen ; 
 and may you perform the im]iortant duties with which you have been charged; not only 
 to the satisfaction of those who have entrusted you with their fullilmenl, but in such a 
 manner as shall secure the ai)probation u{ your own conscience, and redound to the 
 honor of our Ancient ("raft." 
 
 The Grand Master and his officers then return to the platform 
 and resume their seats. 
 
 The Grand Master then addresses the assemblage as follows :— 
 
 Men and Brethren here assembled, be it known unto you that we be lawful Masons, 
 true and faithful to the laws of our ccjuntry, and engaged by solemn obligations to assiist 
 in the erection of magnificent buildings to be serviceable to mankind, and to fear (Jod, 
 the Great Architect of the Universe. We have among us, concealed from the eyes of all 
 men, secrets which cannot be divulged, and which have never yet been found out, but they 
 are lawful and honorable, and not repugnant to the laws of (iod or man. They were 
 ciitrusled in peace and honor to the Freemasons of ancient times, and having been faith- 
 fully transmitted to us, it is our duty to convey them, unimpaired, to the latest posterity. 
 Unless our craft were good and our Calling Honorable, we sliould not have lasted so 
 many centuries, nor should we have been honored wr '^ the patronage of so many illus- 
 trious men in all ages, who have ever shown themselves ready to ])romole our interests 
 and defend us from all adversaries. We have assembled here 'o (lav, in the presence of 
 
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 vou all, to lay the corner stone of a building which we pray God may deserve to prosper, 
 by promoting harmony and brotherly love throughout the world till time shall be no more. 
 
 The Bretliren all respond : So mote it be. 
 
 After the response, the Grand Directc' of Ceremonies requests 
 the brethren (in keeping with a time-honored custom) to pass around 
 the stone and place upon it their offering. 
 
 Simultaneously with this proceeding, the Band will play a choice 
 selection, and the Officers appointed by the Committee of Manage- 
 ment will make a collection throughout the assembly, to be added to 
 that placed upon the stone by the fraternity. (As the cost of fitting 
 and furnishing the new building will greatly exceed the amount at 
 the disposal of the committee, a generous response to this appeal is 
 earnestly desired). 
 
 After the offering, the Grand Master continues : — 
 
 IJrelliren, the work is done I Upon a solid fuundaiion wo have placed our memorial 
 stone. It hi.les from mortal eyes (we hope for ages yet to come) m its safe and si enl 
 t.nni), th>- reo.rds of this day. In all its appointments and with all the glory ot its 
 archiuelural design, this proud building shall rise to its lofty roof, a htting testmionial to 
 tlie noble genero>ily of the iale Joim C. Taylor. 
 
 The Grand Chaplain :— 
 
 Lot us offer one prayer, ono spontaneous aspiration, as a fitting 
 conclusion to the hour : — 
 
 May the walls of this Ib.me be strength, and all its officers peace m.iy tiie children 
 wh(. shall enter its porches lind therein, repose, refreshment, i>eaee. May tlie desulute 
 and the fatherless in the land ever enjoy the blessings of Us welcome and is shelter a 
 when Ihe hour of its <iecav an.l di.sohui.m crumbles it to the earlh, may there be fuund 
 Ihousan.ls of faithful and charitable hearts I,, raise it from Us ashes wuh renewed splendor 
 and more enduring lile. 
 
 Kespunse : So mole it be. 
 
 ' ODE. 
 
 Air -Ciod Save the tjueen. 
 
 I lail, Masonry Divine ! 
 
 (dory of Ages shine . 
 
 While time shall last ! 
 Where'er thy vot'ries are, 
 Lei love ami peace be tliere ; 
 Let t''.y good works compnre 
 
 Willi ages past. 
 
 (ireal uu>-sions thine below— 
 This Pilgrimage of woe 
 
 Thine 'tis to cheer. 
 With open heart and hand, 
 Thy sons in every land, 
 At t'liarily's demand, 
 
 .\re ever mar. 
 
 As, since the Day of Light, 
 lUa/.ing with lustre briglit, 
 
 Tiiy star hath shone ; . , 
 
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 So may its brightness send 
 . joy, gladness without end, 
 Till Eternity attend, 
 And Time be gone. 
 
 The Right Rev. Bishop Perrin then offers the following- prayer :— 
 
 Blessed be the Lord that hath given rest unto his people. The Lord our Clod be 
 with Its, he was with our fathers; let him not leave us, or forsake us; ihat he may mcline 
 our hearts unto him, to w'alk in all his ways, and to keep hiscommandnienis and statutes, 
 and his judgments, which he has commanded. 
 
 Response: Cilory be to (lod on high, on earth peace, good- will toward men. 
 Benediction : — 
 
 May llie blessing of Heaven rest upon us and all regular Masons ! ^h^y brotherly 
 love prevail, and every moral and social virlue cement us. 
 
 Response : So mote it be, Amen. 
 
 HYMN. 
 
 Praise (iod, from wh(mi all blessings How, 
 Praise Him, all creatures here below, 
 Praise Him abf)ve, ye heavenly host; 
 Praise lather, Son and and Holy (Ihost. 
 
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