The Road Carl H. Claudy So many men before thy Altars kneel Unthinkingly, to promise brotherhood: So few remain, humbly to kiss thy rood With ears undeafened to thy mute appeal So many find thy symbols less than real Their teachings mystic,--hard to understand So few there are, in all thy far flung band To hold thy banner...
Labor Silas H. Shepherd He who acts upon the Square Will always well with all compare. The Mason uses tools of love To build a Temple planned above. The Gauge he constantly employs To measure work and limit joys. The Plumb imbues his soul and heart With love Divine and sacred art. The Level guides his daily act And makes...
THE LAMBSKIN A POEM BY EDGAR A. GUEST It is not ornamental, the cost is not great, There are other things far more useful, yet truly I state, Tho of all my possessions, there's none can compare, With that white leather apron, which all Masons wear. As a young lad I wondered just what it...
The Past Master Unknown Author Who's the stranger, Mother, dear? Look, he knows us - ain't that queer? Hush, my son, don't talk so wild - He's your father, dearest child. He's my father? It's not so! Father died six years ago. Dad didn't die, Oh love of mine, He's been going through the line. But he's been Master now...
The Palace When I was a King and a Mason, a Master proven and skilled, I cleared me ground for a Palace such as a King should build. I decreed and dug down to my levels Presently, under the silt, I came on the wreck of a Palace, such as a King had...
The Masonic Ring Those men who help my dad each day, They wear those Mason rings. A Square and Compass set in gold, The praise of which I sing. My dad, he hurt his back you know, One cold and wintery day. He slipped and fell upon the ice, The insurance would not...
Things You Need to Know About the Entered Apprentice Ring Members of the fraternity have historically purchased a Master Mason's ring after passing their Master Mason's degree. Question: why do masons wear masonic rings? Answer: Because of his sincere desire, the obligation, the oath, the duty, and the word that binds him to...
Gold Masonic Rings Today, the Masons are regard as the largest fraternity. Every masonic lodge in the world exists and operates according to ancient principles. Each lodge has its own set of rules and principles. When it comes to the masonic rings, there are various lodges. However, the ring indicates...
Ostby Barton Masonic Ring The Ostby Barton ring has a long history. Nathan B. Barton founded the company on July 1, 1879, in Providence, Rhode Island. Ostby was a goldsmith from Norway who immigrated to the United States. He is one of the company's co-founders. This company grows to become...
Stainless Steel Masonic Rings These rings were worn by Freemasonry members as a symbol of loyalty. The primary reason for wearing a Masonic ring is to demonstrate loyalty to the brotherhood. The signet rings demonstrate the owner's sincerity. These seals or signets are almost like certifications of the actions of...
