Amen

The response to every Masonic prayer is "So mote it be," meaning Amen collectively. The word in Hebrew signifies verily, truly, certainly. And is where one person confirms the word of another, and adds his wish for the success of another. It is a response to prayer. The Talmudists have many superstitions in respect to this word. Thus, in one treatise, it is said that whosoever pronounces it with fixed attention and devotion, to him the gates of Paradise will be opened; and, again, whoever enunciates the word rapidly, his days shall pass rapidly away, and whosoever dwells upon it distinctly and slowly, his life shall be prolonged. Revelation 22:21

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Biblical Reference

Revelation 22:21

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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