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Rh Conductress approaches the Altar as before, with the Sign of Salutation, closes the Bible, makes a slight bow, steps back into the circle of Star officers between Ruth and Esther, remaining until Chapter is closed.

W. M. Sisters and Brothers, we go forth into the world not knowing what trials may await us in the journey of life. Let us not be dismayed for our Heavenly Father has promised to strengthen and uphold us by the right hand of his power. Farewell.

W. M. I now declareChapter, No., closed. Sister Warder, you will so instruct the Sentinel.

The Worthy Matron gives one blow with the gavel. The Warder informs the Sentinel that the Chapter is closed.

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