Albert Pike

The Ancient Wrong rules many a land, whose groans
Rise to swarm to the stars by day and night,
Thronging with mournful clamor around the thrones
Where the Archangels sit in God’s great light,
And, pitying, mourn to see that Wrong still reigns,
And tortured Nations writhe in galling chains.

From Hungary and France, fierce cries go up
And beat against the portals of the skies
Lashed Italy still drinks the bitter cup,
And Germany in abject stupor lies
The knout on Poland’s bloody shoulders rings,
And Time is all one jubilee of kings.

It will not be so always. Through the night
The suffering multitudes with joy descry
Beyond the ocean a great beacon-light,
Flashing its rays into their starless sky,
And teaching them to struggle and be free,
The Light of Order, Law, and Liberty.

Take heart, ye bleeding Nations and your chains
Shall shiver like thin glass. The dawn is near,
When Earth shall feel, through all her aged veins
The new blood pouring and her drowsy ear
Hear Freedom’s trumpet ringing in the sky,
Calling her braves to conquer or to die.

Arm and revolt, and let the hunted stags
Against the lordly lions stand at bay!
Each pass, Thermoplæ, and all the crags,
Young Freedom’s fortresses! and soon the day
Shall come when Right shall rule, and round the thrones
that gird God’s feet shall eddy no more groans.

Albert Pike:

Albert Pike (December 29, 1809 – April 2, 1891) was an American author, poet, orator, editor, lawyer, judge, and Confederate general who served on the Arkansas Supreme Court in exile from 1864 to 1865 as an associate justice. He had previously served in the Confederate States Army as a senior officer in the Trans-Mississippi Theater, heading the District of Indian Territory. From 1859 to 1889, Pike was the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council, Scottish Rite (Southern Jurisdiction, USA), a notable Freemason.

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It is usually based on different categories some of them are as:

•  Masonic Regalia
•  Regalia Accessories

Masonic Regalia

Firstly, Mason regalia are the Masonic Supplies of accessories and garments that provide the Freemasons a unique identity during ceremonial meetings or gatherings Freemasons are wearing some of these garments as pieces of clothing since the first meetings of Freemasons. Secondly, these garments and accessories are a symbol of pride for members of the prestigious organization. People still have mixed perceptions and opinions about Freemasonry, no matter how long they have been wearing their Masonic regalia as cloth. By Wearing a Masonic Regalia similar to your brothers does not mean that all of you are of same thinking in everything. There will always be times when you will have a view completely different from one another, and this is the time that the true importance of seeking for real knowledge comes for a Freemason.

Blue Lodge Regalia

Blue Lodge regalia is the fundamental body of Freemasonry it works with the three Freemasonic degree, rather than appendant bodies.  It is the place where every freemason begins his journey in the ancient craft of accepted masons. Blue Lodge Regalia is a prominent symbol of Masonic Aprons. It is usually worn by different Freemasons.

Knight Templar

The early records of the masonic Knights Templar can be found in the minutes of the Chapter of Friendship in Portsmouth dated 1778. The Knights Templar was a large organization of Christian’s community during the medieval era carried out an important mission to protect European travelers visiting sites in the Land while carrying out military operations.

OES Regalia

Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S) is the Masonic body open to both men and women. As it is based on the teachings from the bible, it is open to people of different religions. The brothers of this organization are the masons, while their respective wives, sister, daughter, or mother also are the members. Moreover, The main motive of this organization is to provide for the welfare of sisters, daughters, wives, mothers, and widows. It is devote to the charitable, religious and educational purposes. With more than 500,000 members across the world it is consider as one of the largest fraternal organizations indeed.

The O.E.S symbol is the invert five-pointed star – where each point represents a different heroine of the bible – Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electra.

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Scottish Rite

The Ancients and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is also known as the Scottish Rite it is one of the basic groups that are the part of worldwide fraternity is also known as Freemasonry. In addition, It is the largest and more widely practiced Masonic Rite in the world and employs a lodge system.

As there is no Masonic degree more important than that of Master Mason, there is a long tradition almost as old as Freemasonry of “high degrees” that get wider and explains the teachings and lessons of the first three degrees and about Masonic Supplies. The Scottish Rite degrees teach so many moral lessons ending in the 32° Master of the Royal Secret. The Scottish Rite continues a Master Masons education and acknowledgment in different ways. Scottish Rite includes different Masonry Aprons, Sashes and many more other items.

Regalia Accessories

The word originally referred to elaborate the formal dresses and other dress accessories of a sovereign, now the word refers to any type of elaborate formal dress and dress accessories. So, Regalia Accessories are also wear by masons during rites and rituals. It includes Masonic Rings, Masonic Necklaces, Cuffs, Caps, Cases also Collar Chains, Masonic Supplies, and many more other accessories.

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The Lodge Room Over Simpkin’s Store

By Lawrence Greenleaf

The plainest Lodge room in the land was Over Simpkins’ Store
Where Friendship Lodge had met each month for fifty’ years or more.
When o’er the earth the moon full-orbed, had cast her brightest beams,
The Brethren came from miles around on horseback and in teams,

                   And 0! what heavy grasp of hand, what welcome met them there,
As mingling with the waiting groups they slowly mount the stair,
Exchanging fragmentary news or prophecies of crop,
Until they reach the Tyler’s room and current topics drop,
To turn their thoughts to nobler themes they cherish and adore,
And which were heard on meeting night up over Simpkins’ Store.

To city eyes, a cheerless room, long usage had defaced,
The tell-tale lines of lath and beam on wall and ceiling traced.
The light from oil-fed lamps was dim and yellow in its hue,
The carpet once could pattern boast though now ’twas lost to view

The Lodge Room Over Simpkin’s Store

The altar and the pedestals that marked the stations three,
The gate-post pillars topped with balls, the rude-carved Letter G,
Were village joiner’s clumsy work, with many things besides,
Where beauty’s lines were all effaced and ornament denied.
There could be left no lingering doubt if doubt there was before,
The plainest Lodge room in the land was over Simpkins’ Store.

While musing thus on outward form the meeting time drew near
And we had glimpse of inner life through watchful eye and ear.
When Lodge convened at gavel’s sound with officers in place,
We looked for strange, conglomerate work, but could no errors trace.

The more we saw the more we heard, the greater our amaze,
To find those country Brethren there so skilled in Masons’ ways.
But greater marvels were to come before the night was through,
Where unity was not mere name, but fell on hearts like dew
Where tenets had the mind imbued, and truths rich fruitage bore,
In plainest Lodge room in the land, up over Simpkins’ Store.

The Lodge Room Over Simpkin’s Store

To hear the record of their acts was music to the ear
We sing of deeds unwritten which on angel’s scroll appear;
A widow’s case for our helpless ones Lodge funds were running low
A dozen Brethren sprang to feet and offers were not slow

Food, raiment things of needful sort while one gave load of wood,
Another shoes for little ones, for each gave what he could.
Then spoke the last ‘I haven’t things like these to give out then,
Some ready money may help out’; – and he laid down a ten.
Were Brother cast on darkest square upon life’s checkered floor
A beacon light to reach the white was over Simpkins’ Store.

Like scoffer who remained to pray, impressed by sight and sound,
The faded carpet ‘neath our feet was now like holy ground.
The walls that had such a dingy look turned celestial blue,
The ceiling changed to canopy where stars were shining through.

Bright tongues of flame from altar leaped, the G was vivid blaze,
All common things seemed glorified by heaven’s reflected rays.
0! wondrous transformation wrought through ministry of love
Behold the Lodge Room Beautiful! fair type of that above,
The vision fades – the lesson lives! and taught as ne’er before,
In the plainest Lodge room in the land-up over Simpkins’ Store

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Masonic Light

By C. Pylate Price

With the light of thirty three thousand suns;
Freemasonry illuminates the darkest corners of the earth
The benevolence of our gentle craft;
Is a blessing from the Great Architect Of The Universe.

To all mankind
Beyond the boundaries of limits
Set only by crippled feeble minds
Through the perils of endless time

Our Masonic brotherhood perseveres
Quietly serving others; sometimes out of sight
For breaking the darkness
Is the illuminated brightness of Masonic Light?

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The Master’s Last Prayer

By Unknown Author

The day’s labors done
My journey’s end has come.
A new guide now leads us on.
The path may be the same,

The Masters Last Prayer

But the style is his own:
A new post will soon pass,
Another mark will be reached.
Let us all pray, he will lead us,  
To an even brighter da

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The Beacon Light

By Rob Morris

A city set upon a hill
Cannot be hid
Exposed to every eye, it will
Over surrounding plain and vale,
An influence shed,

And spread the light of peace afar,
Or blight the land with horrid war.

Each Mason’s Lodge is planted so
For high display
Each is a BEACON LIGHT, to show
Life’s weary wanderers as they go,
The better way

To show by ties of earthly love,
How perfect is the Lodge above!

Be this your willing task, dear friends,
While laboring here
Borrow from Him who kindly lends
The heavenly ladder that ascends
The higher sphere
And let the world your progress see,
Upward by FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY.

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By Rob Morris

We meet upon the level and we part upon the square
These words have precious meaning and are practice everywhere
Come let us contemplate them, they are worthy of a thought
From the ancient times of Masonry, these symbols have taught
We meet upon the level, every country, sect, and creed
The rich man from his mansion, the poor man from the field
For wealth is not consider within our outer door
And we all meet on the level upon the checker floor.

We act upon the Plumb the Junior Warden states
We walk upright throughout our lives, we seek the pearly gates
The All-seeing Eye that reads our hearts doth bears us witness true
That we shall try to honor God and give each man his due
We part upon the square as all good Masons do
We mingle with the multitude a faithful band and true
So the brotherhood of Masonry from every corner come
To meet upon the level and act upon the plumb

here’s a world where all are equal we’re coming to it fast
We shall meet upon the level there when the days on earth are past
We shall stand before the altar and our Master will be there
To try the blocks we offer with his own unerring square
We shall meet upon the level there but never thence depart
There’s a Mansion…’tis all ready for each trusting, faithful heart
There’s a Mansion and a welcome and a multitude is there
Who has met upon the level and been tried upon the square?

Let us meet upon the level that while these earthly ties we share
And just hope we’re there to answer when the roll is called up there
As we travel through our lifespan time aids us to prepare
To gather up our working tools and part upon the square
So remember all our teachings, that bright fraternal chain
We part upon the square below to meet in heaven again
These words have precious meaning and are practiced everywhere
We meet upon the level and we part upon the square.

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The Square and compass meaning is very strong and  it is used as square and compass tattoo. So, Square and compass masonic sign also.

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By Charles L. Mead

Can you say tonight in parting
with the day that’s slipping past
That you helped a single brother
of the many that you passed?

Is a single heart rejoicing
over what you did and said?
Does the man whose hopes were fading,
Now with courage look ahead?

Did you waste the day or lose it,
Was it well or poorly spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness,
Or a scar of discontent?

As you close your eyes in slumber,
Do you think God will say,
You have earned one more tomorrow,
By the work you did today

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by Pat M. Armstrong

Last night I knelt where Hiram knelt  
And took an obligation.

Today, I’m closer to my God  
And I’m a Master Mason.

Though heretofore my fellow men  
Seemed each one like the other;

Today, I search each one apart  
I’m looking for “MY BROTHER.”

And as I feel his friendly grip  
It fills my heart with pride;

I know that while I’m on the square  
That he is on my side.

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His footsteps on my errand go,
If I should such require;

His prayers will plead on my behalf;  
If I should so desire.

My words are safe within his breast,  
As though within my own;

His hand forever at my back,  
To help me safely home.

Good counsel whisper in my ear,  
And warns of any danger.

My square and compass, Brother now,  
Who once would call me stranger.

I might have lived a normal life  
And risen to distinctions;

Without my brothers helping hand,  
And the fellowship of Masons.

But God, who knows how hard it is  
To resist life’s temptations,

Knows why I knelt where Hiram knelt;  
And took an obligation

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The Level and the Square

By Rob Morris

We meet upon the level and we part upon the square
These words have precious meaning and are practice everywhere
Come let us contemplate them, they are worthy of a thought
From the ancient times of Masonry, these symbols have taught
We meet upon the level, every country, sect, and creed
The rich man from his mansion, the poor man from the field
For wealth is not consider within our outer door
And we all meet on the level upon the checker floor.

We act upon the Plumb the Junior Warden states
We walk upright throughout our lives, we seek the pearly gates
The All-seeing Eye that reads our hearts doth bears us witness true
That we shall try to honor God and give each man his due
We part upon the square as all good Masons do
We mingle with the multitude a faithful band and true
So the brotherhood of Masonry from every corner come
To meet upon the level and act upon the plumb

World

here’s a world where all are equal we’re coming to it fast
We shall meet upon the level there when the days on earth are past
We shall stand before the altar and our Master will be there
To try the blocks we offer with his own unerring square
We shall meet upon the level there but never thence depart
There’s a Mansion…’tis all ready for each trusting, faithful heart
There’s a Mansion and a welcome and a multitude is there
Who has met upon the level and been tried upon the square?

Let us meet upon the level that while these earthly ties we share
And just hope we’re there to answer when the roll is called up there
As we travel through our lifespan time aids us to prepare
To gather up our working tools and part upon the square
So remember all our teachings, that bright fraternal chain
We part upon the square below to meet in heaven again
These words have precious meaning and are practiced everywhere
We meet upon the level and we part upon the square.

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By Peter Ryan

We meet on the level, my Brothers and me,
We encourage good men into our society.

If their actions are upright and always true,
As If we see integrity in all that they do.

 If they seek more light and value truth,
If their own insights desire proof.

we will offer them our right hand,
And welcome them from any land.

For we judge on character not creed,
Nor on religion or wealth, but deed.

We’ll meet them on the level, my Brothers and me,
And accept them as a Mason, ancient and free.

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The Level and the Square

By Rob Morris

We meet upon the level and we part upon the square
These words have precious meaning and are practice everywhere
Come let us contemplate them, they are worthy of a thought
From the ancient times of Masonry, these symbols have taught
We meet upon the level, every country, sect, and creed
The rich man from his mansion, the poor man from the field
For wealth is not consider within our outer door
And we all meet on the level upon the checker floor.

We act upon the Plumb the Junior Warden states
We walk upright throughout our lives, we seek the pearly gates
The All-seeing Eye that reads our hearts doth bears us witness true
That we shall try to honor God and give each man his due
We part upon the square as all good Masons do
We mingle with the multitude a faithful band and true
So the brotherhood of Masonry from every corner come
To meet upon the level and act upon the plumb

World

here’s a world where all are equal we’re coming to it fast
We shall meet upon the level there when the days on earth are past
We shall stand before the altar and our Master will be there
To try the blocks we offer with his own unerring square
We shall meet upon the level there but never thence depart
There’s a Mansion…’tis all ready for each trusting, faithful heart
There’s a Mansion and a welcome and a multitude is there
Who has met upon the level and been tried upon the square?

Let us meet upon the level that while these earthly ties we share
And just hope we’re there to answer when the roll is called up there
As we travel through our lifespan time aids us to prepare
To gather up our working tools and part upon the square
So remember all our teachings, that bright fraternal chain
We part upon the square below to meet in heaven again
These words have precious meaning and are practiced everywhere
We meet upon the level and we part upon the square.

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