BENEDICTION

May the blessings of Almighty God, who made the heaven and the earth, and all who dwell therein, be with us all and remain with us, now and forevermore. Amen.

BRETHREN - So mote it be (Chaplain return to his place)

MUSIC

“Nearer, My God, to Thee”

MASTER - This Lodge of (Remembrance - Sorrow) is now closed. The officers will now retire with me.

(Officers reformed on both sides of pavement, facing East, same order as in entrance. Right column headed by Marshal makes right turn followed by the officers on Southside. Simultaneously, Left column, headed by the SD makes left turn followed by other officers. Master follows JW on South pavement.)