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W. P. Arise, my sister, we accept the pledge you have given and share with you in this solemn Obligation. The Conductress takes the Bible from the candidate. When the Worthy Patron says : "Arise, my sister," he extends his right hand and assists the candidate in rising, the lights are suddenly turned up at the same time.

W. P. You will now be received into our Order and conducted to the several points of the Star, where you will receive instruction in those sublime virtues exemplified in the lives of Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha and Electa.

The Worthy Patron returns to the East and seats the Chapter.

The Conductress and candidate will leave the Altar on the right, passing out between Electa and Adah, leaving Adah on the right, all around the outside of the Star to Adah for instruction.

During the march there should be vocal or instrumental music, or the Worthy Patron may recite the following:

W. P. "Happy is the man that findeth Wisdom and the man that getteth understanding."

She is more precious than rubies and all the things thou can't desire are not to be compared unto her."