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/yrighteously; that our faithfal hearts shall not alter and shall never change. If August Heaven 

 z/assists U3 to restore the dynasty of Ming, — then happiness will have a place to return." 



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This prayer being said, all the brethern rise from their knees and make eight salutations 



for Heaven, Earth, Sun, Moon, the five Founders, Wan-yun-lung, the Brethern and the Re- 



nowned amongst their companions. The salutation is done in the common Chinese way, by 



kneeling down and throwing the body forwards on the ground. During this ceremouy this 



verse is recited: 



We firstly worship Heaven as our father; 



We secondly worship Earth as our mother; 



We thirdly worship the Sun as our brother ; 



We fourthly worship the Moon as our sister-in-law ; 



We fifthly worship the five Saints ; \}) 



We sixthly worship Wan-yun-lung ; 



We seventhly worship all the brethern ; 



We eighthly worship the ten-millennial fragrance. ( 2 ) 



( x ) The five founders. 



( 3 ) Var: We firstly worship the Heavenly Lord who is fragrant since myriads of years; 



We secondly worship the earthly fire extending like Heaven; 



We thirdly worship those who, harmoniously, pledged fraternity in a peach-garden ; 



We fourthly worship the red lamp widely renowned and displayed; 



We fifthly worship the five founders as our respected seniors ; 



We sixthly worship the six ancestors and the six saints and sages; 



We seventhly worship the seven planets which shine around on high; 



We eighthly worship our companions who are renowned since antiquity. 



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 patation, which has existed from the first beginning. 



