Versos English James Lyon Songs, Song

English poem

Songs, Song

by (?–1854)

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Let Masons be merry each night when they meet, And always each other most lovingly greet, Let envy and discord be sunk in the deep, By such as are able great secrets to keep, Let all the world gaze on our Art with surprise, They're all in the dark 'till we open their eyes, 'till we open, &c.

Whoever is know for to act on the square, And likewise well skill'd in our secrets rare, Are always respected whether wealthy or poor, And ne'er yet was careless of things that are pure; For their actions are bright and their lives spent in love, At length will be happy in the grand lodge above. in the, &c.

We are brothers and fellows to brave WASHINGTON, Our fame through the world does constantly run, As we lovingly meet so we lovingly part, No Mason did even bare malice at heart, And the fool that's conceited we'll never dispise, Let him come to our lodge and we'll make him more wise, and we'll make, &c.

The SANCTUM SANCTORUM by Masons is fram'd, And all the fine works which the Temple contain'd, Undivulg'd their own secrets, to you'll be sincere; Which nobody, &c.