02Apr
02Apr
THE MODEL MASON – A POEM BY ROB MORRIS
The Model Mason
By Rob Morris There's a fine old Mason in the land, he's genial, wise and true, His list of brothers comprehends, dear brothers, me and you So warm his heart the snow blast fails to chill his generous blood, And his hand is like a giant's when outstretched to man or GOD Reproach nor blame, nor any shame, has checked his course or dimmed his fame All honor to his name! This fine old Mason is but one of a large family: In every...
02Apr
How Good and How Pleasant – A Poem By Giles Fonda Yates
How Good and How Pleasant
By Giles Fonda Yates Behold, how pleasant and how good For brothers such as we In this united Brotherhood To dwell in unity. ‘Tis like the oil on Aaron′s head Which to his feet distills Like Hermon′s dew so richly shed On Zion′s sacred hills. For there the Lord of light and love A blessing sent with power, O, may we all this blessing prove, Even life for evermore. On friendship′s altar, rising here, Our hands now plighted be, To live in love, with hearts sincere, In peace...
02Apr
The Goddess of Masonry – A Poem By Charles F. Forshaw
The Goddess of Masonry
A Poem By Charles F. Forshaw
Goddess of Purity, Spotless and rare Emblem of Charity Unsullied, fair Symbol of Meekness –– Radiant, bright, ′Minding the Brethren Of realms of Light –– Strong in the knowledge Virtuous might. Symbol of Chastity, Spirit of Bliss, Coming to cheer us, Through the abyss, Token of faithfulness –– Be thou our guide Emblem of Hopefulness –– Keep by our side Help us and lead us o′er Every dark tide! Tags: Masonic aprons, York RiteLondon Regalia:
We have a lovely collection of Master Mason Aprons here at London...
02Apr
Challenges for the True Mason – A Poem By William Arthur Ward
Challenges for the True Mason
By William Arthur Ward
I will do more than belong –– I will participate. I will do more than care –– I will help. I will do more than believe –– I will practice. I will do more than be fair –– I will be kind. I will do more than forgive –– I will forget. I will do more than dream –– I will work. I will do more than teach –– I will inspire. I will do more...
02Apr
Brotherhood – A Poem By Edwin Markham
Brotherhood
By Edwin Markham
The crest and crowning of all good, Life's final star, is brotherhood For it will bring again to Earth Her long-lost Poesy and Mirth Will send new light on every face, A kingly power upon the race. And till it come, we men are slaves, And travel downward to the dust of graves. Come, clear the way, then, clear the way: Blind creeds and kings have had their day. Break the dead branches from the path: Our Hope is in the aftermath-- Our hope is in...
02Apr
Always a Mason – A Poem By Douglas Malloch
Always a Mason
By Douglas Malloch Let no king quite put off his crown! I still would have him kingly when In some old inn the king sat down To banquet with his serving-men. I love a mild and merry priest, Whom Brothers toast, and neighbors prod Yet would I have him, at the feast, A little of the man of God. So with a Mason: I would see Him somewhat of a Mason still, Though far from Lodge-rooms he may be, In court, or counting-house, or mill. Whatever garment he may...
01Apr
Adieu, A Heart-Warm, Fond Adieu – Poem
Adieu, A Heart-Warm, Fond Adieu
By Robert Burns Adieu, a heart warm, fond adieu, Dear brothers of the mystic tie! Ye favored, ye enlightened few, Companions of my social joy! Tho' I to foreign lands must hie, Pursuing fortune's slidd'ry ba', With melting heart and brimful eye, I'll mind you still, though far awa! Oft have I met your social band, An' spent the cheerful, festive night Oft, honored with supreme command, Presided o'er the sons of light And by that Hieroglyphic bright, Which none but Craftsmen ever saw, Strong memory on my heart...
01Apr
We are Two Brothers
We are Two Brothers
By H. L. Haywood
Give me your hand; You are rich; I am poor; Your wealth is your power, and by it you tread A wide open path; where for me is a door That is locked; and before it are worry and dread. We are sundered, are we, As two men can be But we are two brothers in Freemasonry So give me your hand. Give me your hand; You are great; I'm unknown; You travel with permanent fame; I go on a way unlauded,...
01Apr
