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We stick the first grass as incense; 



And come to pledge ourselves in. the peachgarden — ■ 



The word of command is known all over the world, 



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Then the second blade of grass is stuck in the ashes, and this verse recited: 



We stick the second grass as incense ; 



And swear all to come and pledge ourselves, 



Wishing with all our heart to be named Hung. 



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Now they all stick the third blade of grass in the censer, whilst this verse is recited: 



We stick this third grass as incense; 



And pledge ourselves before the pure Heaven 



To take revenge as soon as occasion presents itself. 



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This ceremony, called //Offering incense" ( l ), being terminated, three sticks of fine incense 

 are stuck in the censer, constituting the ceremony of //Presenting fine incense." ( 2 ) 

 At the first stick this verse is recited: 



The first incense-stick of fine perfume is stuck in the censer, 



Which we first offer to the Gods that they may protect the faithful and good. 



This evening the brethern swear together an oath, 



That they wish to pledge themselves to worship, with one heart, the lord Kwan, 



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