The masons ties and duties in masons lodge with darkened eyes and cable tow about you you swore to hele all mysteries that masons keep and masons prize the brothers secrets whispered low, the words they speak, the things they do, in mystic manner taught you. I recently acquired two books of masonic poetry by dr. The offerings in the pages of this book are examples of time honored masonic funeral services rendered by knowledgeable. Masonic journal the three great lights will guide our steps through lifes uncertain way, and bring us safe at length to see the bright, eternal day.
I swore to hold all mysteries, that masons keep and masons prize, all brothers secrets whispered low, all words they speak, all things they do. The masons ties and duties in masons lodge with darkened eyes. Kim 1901 a novel of indian life widely considered kiplings. There came to me through that fair, hallowed summer scene.
I also found evidence that there was a similar charge in the oklahoma cipher in 1890s. The great light in masonry a great masonic writing for the presentation of a bible. A mason is a peaceable subject to the civil powers, wherever he resides or works, and is never to be concernd in plots and conspiracies against the peace and welfare of the nation, nor to behave himself undutifully to inferior magistrates. Daily your prayers and alms bestow, as yonder light doth clearly show, and walking by the plummet just, in god your hope, in god your trust. I began to search for the on yonder book charge, which led me to the grand lodge of maine. I began to search for the on yonder book charge, which led me to the grand.
The grand lodge of british columbia and yukon ancient free and accepted masons website contains philosophy, symbolism and history. Of the masonic temple, to rid the quarries of their dross, to build each mystic wall across, with body perfect, upright heart, and mind mature in moral art in precept and example. Front page artwork antiques apparel name badges emblems lapel pins masonic rings jewelry supply shopping cart faq sales my account favorites design your own custom masonic rings back to list of all masonic poems on yonder book w. This is, however, only the start to a wider collection of works. In masons lodge with darkened eyes, and cable tow about you, you swore to keep all mysteries that masons keep and masons prize the brothers secret whispered low the words they speak, the things they do, in mystic manner taught you, on yonder book. Buy on yonder book an oath i took freemason tshirt. Priest of the grand chapter royal arch masons of dc. The masons ties and duties on yonder book welcome to. In the very walls of masonry the sentiment is wrought.
On yonder book, that oath we took and will we break it. While the grand lodge of texas abandoned the poem, many subordinate lodges continued to give the ode apart from the masters degree. On yonder book that oath i took, and break it will i never, but swear by this, and this, and this, for ever and for ever. I swore the portals close to guard, of the masonic temple, to rid the quarries of their dross, to build each mystic wall across, with body perfect, upright heart, and mind mature in. There follows the tale of the children of lamech, expanded from the book of genesis. On yonder book that oath you took, and you should break it never, but stand by this, and this, and this, forever and forever, you swore in charity to care for all with sorrow smitten, the brother on the darkened square, the widow, full of grief and care, the sorrowing orphan doomed to stray on lifes cold path and cheerless way while tears gush. There came to me through that fair, hallowed summer scene, bright glowing visions of the fadeless pastures green, and clearer views of one i trust my soul will keep, that sinless, holy shepherd of. The book of constitutions guarded by the tylers sword reminds us that we should be ever watchful and guarded in our thoughts, words and actions, particularly when before the enemies of masonry, ever bearing in remembrance those truly masonic virtues, silence and circumspection.
Rob morris wrote the base of the poem, which includes the famous line, on yonder book that oath i took and will i. Benjamin levi hadleys poem, on yonder book, is inspiring fraternal poetry. In masons lodge with darkened eyes, and cable tow about you, you swore to keep all mysteries that masons keep and masons prize. The g band get it at this is a base metal masonic ring. Everyone has heard about it, so here it is for you to learn about it. A charge with a new mason by benjamin franklin youtube. On yonder book, etc giving dg of all 3 degrees one with each this 5. A masonic memorial service is one of the three major vehicles whereby the nonmasonic public witnesses a favorable and lasting impression of the principles promoted within the temple walls. Forums masonic resources poetry and words of wisdom on yonder book full version discussion in poetry and words of wisdom started by blake bowden, mar 26, 20. I knelt where hiram knelt last night i knelt where hiram knelt and took an obligation. Throughout all of masonry our charges and rituals dont usually differ too much. A masonic memorial service is one of the three major vehicles whereby the non masonic public witnesses a favorable and lasting impression of the principles promoted within the temple walls. Some grand lodge jurisdictions do however have alternate charges used during some of their degrees. After sifting though the responses i feel it is very safe to assume that the original was written by robert morris among brother morriss other masonic accomplishments it seems he also started the order of the eastern star.
The halliwell manuscript, also known as the regius poem, is the earliest of the old charges. Scottish poet robbie burns is celebrated with a ritual. I just thought it highly appropriate for this site. On yonder book, that oath you took, and you should break it never. But stand by this1, and this2, and this3, forever and forever.
Masonic historians are generally agreed on its course for a hundred years back, at least. In masons lodge with darkened eyes, and cable tow about you, you swore to. Hadley took the poem and added 3 additional verses and the work was penned as, on yonder book. Lawless the blanks in the poem are replaced by the due guard of each successive degree. I just stumbled upon this masonic poem, from the collection of the masonic poets society which seems to deal with all the issues which freemasons frequently encounter on ats. Program participation also encourages you to enter the officerline. An anecdote appeared some time ago in the pages of the craftsman which gave rise to the ideas embodied in victor roy. The words they speak, the things they do, in mystic manner taught you, on yonder book, that oath you took, and you should break it never.
One of rob morriss most celebrated poems, a masons ties and vows, is not included in this book because as it stands in its most famous form, it is actually a compilation of three different poets work. The holy book our fathers read with undimmed faith, today. On yonder book, my father, who was raised in massachusetts had never heard it and so we researched it together. The most cautious critic will not deny that the mississippi is the mississippi, and not some other river or combination of rivers, at least from the gulf to cairo, where the ohio empties or it is the mississippi which empties into the ohio. The masonic life 29 pages, 7,610 words to a past master a real man my initiation the absent one the three great lights the white leather apron to stretch the liberal hand words of a great hymn just this minute knife and fork degree best wishes lets go to lodge tonight the beacon light what of your. Project gutenberg s victor roy, a masonic poem, by harriet annie wilkins this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Approved apron charge masonic grand lodge of maine.
First i would like top thank all the brothers that responded with replies to my questions about the on yonder book lecture. I swore the chastity to guard, of masons widow, wife, or child, his mother or sister, undefiled. Each degree in our respective rituals has special pieces that standout with unique beauty and meaning. A masons ties and vows, is not included in this book because as it stands in its most famous form, it is actually a compilation of three different poets work. In our masonic lodges we are apt to see or hear a piece of work that makes a great impression on us. Design your own custom masonic rings poems about freemasonry 357 poems listed the past. This is the version used in the grand lodge of oklahoma. I was intrigued while visiting a lodge some years ago when i saw a wonderful poem called on yonder book given as a charge after the third degree. In 1907, kipling was the first english writer ever to be awarded the nobel prize in literature.
Rob morris wrote the base of the poem, which includes the famous line, on yonder book that oath i took and will i break it. The academy of american poets is the largest membershipbased nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting american poets. Masonic poetry through the aqes collected by brother ray. This poem, written in august, 1854, is the most popular masonic poem of all time. The words they speak, the things they do, in mystic manner taught you, on yonder book, that oath you took. Msa found it in a book titled a treasury of masonic thought, published in 1957, edited by carl glick. Pool, 32 assistant to the director of education known by several names, most worshipful bro. Some masonic jurisdictions use this same poem at the end of the master mason degree with only minor variations. Mitchell, for the occasion of laying the corner stone of the masonic temple in philadelphia, pennsylvania which took place december, 1854. Rob morris remains a celebrated freemason and is known for having been grand master of kentucky in 18581859, as well as for having founded the order of the eastern star. Past grand master of the grand lodge of maine wrote this poem. The master mason degree ritual secret societies exposed. The regius manuscript the oldest masonic document on earth.
Bible presentation the masonic bible presentation to master. Im ready for my last degree id rather watch a winner i stood before in the east initiation labor knife and fork degree let george do it light making friends masonic emblem masonic rings masonry my cornerstone no matter what continue brother old masters words to the young mason on the common on the square on yonder book origins of freemasonry. A rare masonic poem entitled entertainment tor a winters evening. Knee to knee while humbly praying, none but god to hear and heed, all our woes and sin confessing, let us for each other plead, by the spirit of our call.
There are a number of masonic manuscripts that are important in the study of the emergence of. It is used in maine as the charge in the third degree and is called the candle light charge. What words of precious meaning, those words masonic are. This is the masonic bible on which you placed your hands and kissed when you took your 3 masonic obligations here at this masonic altar. The work, as we know it today, is a compilation from several authors. With some remarks on origin o the scarlet apron by robert i. I tried hunting down this bit of masonic myth a while back, and my best guess is that the misnomer came up sometime in. A great resource for anyone interested in freemasonry, from an individual interested in petitioning, to a brothers first time in the. The following poem has been used for years, but its origin has been a mystery. And sweet were the life lessons that i often took from that unsullied page of natures open book. The poem titled on yonder book or more commonly called a masons ties and vows is a compilation of work from three separate authors. And visitation to other lodges increases opportunities to amass points as well as enjoy fellowship within the fraternity.
A collection of masonic poems ideal for festive boards and lodge meetings. On yonder book in masons lodge with darkened eyes, and cable tow about you, you swore to keep all mysteries that masons keep and masons prize. Rudyard kipling kipling, rudyard 18651936 an english novelist, shortstory writer, and poet who spent most of his youth in india, and is best known for his childrens classics. Although somewhat similar, they do not appear to be the same poem. I tried hunting down this bit of masonic myth a while back.
A poem with the same name but entirely different stanza layout, rhyme scheme, and construction was sent to me by. First i would like top thank all the brothers that responded. On yonder book full version my freemasonry freemason. Victor roy, a masonic poem, by harriet annie wilkins.
Participation in the ritualist program obviously promotes lodge attendance because that is where a freemason can do the work. We meet upon the level and we part upon the square. The poem is called on yonder book, and was written by robert morris in the mid 1800s iirc, this is the same morris that founded oes. On yonder book that oath i took freemasonry matters. I swore the portals close to guard, of the masonic temple, to rid the quarries of their dross, to build each mystic wall across, with body perfect, upright heart, and mind mature in moral art in precept and example. During 1884 rob morris, the founder of the order of the eastern star and author of that organizations esoteric work, published his book of masonic poems that included the ode. Variously called the canadian charge or on yonder book. My cornerstone no matter what continue brother old masters words to the young mason on the common on the square on yonder book origins of freemasonry raising recovery shrine hospitals the 34th degree. The poem entitled a masons ties and vows was made famous in 1884 when rob morris published it in his book of masonic poetry. Full text of masonic odes and poems internet archive.
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