This collection features a diverse array of Masonic poetry, showcasing the values, principles, and experiences of Freemasonry through the lens of various poets. Notable contributions include works by Robert Burns, Rudyard Kipling, and Edgar A. Guest, among others. Themes explored in the poems range from brotherhood and moral integrity to the symbolism inherent in Masonic rituals and tools. The anthology serves as a resource for Masons seeking to reflect on their journey and the significance of their fraternity. Acknowledgment is given to the Province of West Lancashire and W.Bro Fred Lomax for their assistance in compiling these pieces. This collection not only enriches the cultural fabric of Masonic literature but also reinforces the ideals of fellowship and personal growth within the fraternity. No specific rules or procedural requirements are outlined, making it a straightforward resource for inspiration and reflection among Masons.
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A selection of Masonic Poetry
Adieu, A Heart-warm, Fond Adieu - Robert Burns Are You a Man? - W R Shields Banquet Night - Rudyard Kipling Be on Guard - Wilbur D Nesbit The Brethren - Edgar A Guest Brothers all ! - Silas H Shepherd The Compass of his Attainments - Bill Shorto The Cornerstone - R J McLaughlin Entered Apprentices Song - Anon Father's Lodge - Douglas Malloch The Five Points of Symbolism - Neil A McCauley Hands Across the Sea - Lawrence N Greenleaf He is a Man - My Brother - Henry Nehemia Dodge How Good and How Pleasant - Giles Fonda Yates I Sat in Lodge With You - Wilbur D Nesbit Just a Little Lodge Room - George B. Staff Labour - Silas H Shepherd The Lambskin - Anon Last Night I Knelt Where Hiram Knelt - Anon The Level and the Square - Rob Morris The Lodge Over Simpkins Store - Lawrence N Greenleaf Lord, Make a Regular Man Out of Me - Edgar A. Guest Masonic Song - Robert Burns A Mason's Working Tools - James Cole Simser The Master's Apron - Robert Burns My Mother Lodge - Rudyard Kipling My New-Cut Ashlar - Rudyard Kipling Our Brethren at the Front - Anon The Palace - Rudyard Kipling The Peppermint Men - Gladys Treacy The Poem of Trathel - Charles Clyde Hunt Ten Master Masons - Anon The Temple - Lawrence Greenleaf The Temple - What Makes It of Worth - Edgar Guest That Fellow's on the Square - Anon To Stretch the Liberal Hand - Anon The Treasurer's Request - Anon Try the Square - David Barker We Are Two Brothers - H.L. Haywood Wearing the Emblem - Rob Morris What Makes a Man a Mason - George H Free When is a Man a Mason - Joseph Fort Newton
We acknowledge the assistance of the Province of West Lancashire and W.Bro Fred Lomax in the complilation of some of these poems.