Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1823 edition. Excerpt: ... shall enable you to discharge, with propriety, the various duties incumbent on you, and to preserve unsullied the title now conferred upon you of a Most Excellent Master. MOST EXCELLENT MASTER'S SONGS. To he sung when one is received into that degree. All hail to the morning That bids us rejoice; The temple's completed, Exalt high each voice; The cape-stone is finish'd, Our labour is o'er; The sound of the gavel Shall hail us no more. To the power Almighty, who ever has guided The tribes of old Israel, exalted their feme, To him who hath govern'd our hearts undivided, Let's send forth our voices, to praise his great name. Companions, assemble On this joyful day, (The occasion is glorious) The key-stone to lay; Fulfill'd is the promise. By the Ancient of Days, To bring forth the cope-stone, With shouting and praise. There's no more occasion for level or plumb-line. For trowel or gavel, for compass or square; Our works are completed, the ark safely seated, And we will be greeted as workmen most rare. Now those that are worthy, Our toils who have shared And proved themselves faithful, Shall maet their reward. Their virtue and knowledge, Industry and skill, Have our approbation, Have gain'd our good will. We accept and receive them most excellent masters, ' Invested with honours, and power to preside; Among worthy craftsmen, wherever assembled, The knowledge of Vlasoos to spread far and wide.' Almighty Jehovah, Descend now, and fill This lodge with thy glory, Our hearts with good will I Preside at our meetings, Assist us to find True pleasure in teaching Good will to mankind. Thy wisdom inspired the great institution, Thy strength shall support it, till nature expire; And when the creation shall fall into ruin, Its beauty shall rise, ...
