Masonic Rings

THE WHITE LAMB SKIN APRON – A POEM BY FRANKLIN W. LEE

The White Lamb Skin Apron By Franklin W. Lee Here's a toast to the Lamb skin, more ancient by far Than the fleece of pure gold or the eagles of war 'Tis an emblem of innocence, nobler to wear Than the Garter of England or order as rare. Let the king wear the purple and point to his crown Which may fall from his brow when his thrown tumbles down But the badge of a Mason has much more to give Than a kingdom so frail that it...

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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 lodge...

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How Good and How Pleasant 

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 and...

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The Goddess of Masonry

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 Rite London Regalia: We have a lovely collection of Master Mason Aprons here at London Regalia. We also sell apron cases to...

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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 than earn ––...

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Brotherhood

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 heroic men, Star-led to...

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Always a Mason

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 doff, What...

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A Heart Warm Fond Adieu

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 shall...

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We are Two Brothers

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, alone, With hardly a...

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The Temple

THE TEMPLE – A POEM BY EDGAR ALAN GUEST

The Temple By Edgar Alan Guest You may delve down to rock for your foundation piers, May go with your steel to the sky You may purchase the best of the thought of the years, And the finest of workmanship buy. You may line with the rarest of marble each hall, And with gold you may tint it; but then It is only a building if it, after all, Isn’t filled with the spirit of men. You may put up a structure of brick and of stone, Such as never...

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