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The Songs Of Masonry.
sonic harmony , or a moderate enjoyment of that portion of our time which is peculiarly appropriated to refreshment . On the contrary , I think a song is quite refreshing after thc Lecture ; and I subscribe to the sentiments ofthe following American composition , which is sung to the tune of " Faint and Wearily . "
" When the Junior Warden calls us from our labours . When the sun is at meridian height , Let us merrily unite most cheerily , With social harmony new joys invite , One and all , at his call , To the Feast repairing , All aroundjoys resound
, , Each the pleasure sharing . Chorus . When the Junior Warden , & e . •'* ' Mirth and jollity , without frivolity , Pervade our meetings at the festive board ; Justice , temperance , and prudence govern us , There ' s nought but harmony amongst us heard .
One and all , at the call , To the feast repairing , All around , joys resound , Each the pleasure sharing . Chorus . Mirth and jollity , & c . " Thus we ever may enjoy the pleasant moments . Giv ' n unto us from the Master ' s Chair
, Till the sun an hour has past meridian , And then each Brother to his work repair . () ne and all , hear the call , From the feast repairing , All around , gavels sound , Each the labour sharing . Chorus . Thus we ever may , & c . "
This pleasing part of our avocations is only an evil when it becomes a primary object . It ought to be esteemed distinctly subservient to business , and used only as a relaxation . In this view let no one despise the Muse of Masonry , although she may not be decked out in the meretricious embellishments of Bowring , Beranger or Moore . It must not be supposed that our songs are devoid of elevated sentiments or moral reference ; for the existing specimens are evidence to
the contrary ; and whatever may be said of the poetry , they certainly point out the honest benevolence , ancl blunt good humour , which distinguished the Brethren of the age when they were written . The subjoined song is selected at random . " Brother Masons assembled , as Masons should be , In worth , truth , and harmony ' s cause ; My song is a theme truly noble and free
, A nd founded on Masonry ' s laws . Like the sun-star of day is its lustre supreme , A lustre no foe can destroy ; And this we'll insist on , whatever folks dream , Our laws are the fountain of joy . vor ,. iv . 2 v
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The Songs Of Masonry.
sonic harmony , or a moderate enjoyment of that portion of our time which is peculiarly appropriated to refreshment . On the contrary , I think a song is quite refreshing after thc Lecture ; and I subscribe to the sentiments ofthe following American composition , which is sung to the tune of " Faint and Wearily . "
" When the Junior Warden calls us from our labours . When the sun is at meridian height , Let us merrily unite most cheerily , With social harmony new joys invite , One and all , at his call , To the Feast repairing , All aroundjoys resound
, , Each the pleasure sharing . Chorus . When the Junior Warden , & e . •'* ' Mirth and jollity , without frivolity , Pervade our meetings at the festive board ; Justice , temperance , and prudence govern us , There ' s nought but harmony amongst us heard .
One and all , at the call , To the feast repairing , All around , joys resound , Each the pleasure sharing . Chorus . Mirth and jollity , & c . " Thus we ever may enjoy the pleasant moments . Giv ' n unto us from the Master ' s Chair
, Till the sun an hour has past meridian , And then each Brother to his work repair . () ne and all , hear the call , From the feast repairing , All around , gavels sound , Each the labour sharing . Chorus . Thus we ever may , & c . "
This pleasing part of our avocations is only an evil when it becomes a primary object . It ought to be esteemed distinctly subservient to business , and used only as a relaxation . In this view let no one despise the Muse of Masonry , although she may not be decked out in the meretricious embellishments of Bowring , Beranger or Moore . It must not be supposed that our songs are devoid of elevated sentiments or moral reference ; for the existing specimens are evidence to
the contrary ; and whatever may be said of the poetry , they certainly point out the honest benevolence , ancl blunt good humour , which distinguished the Brethren of the age when they were written . The subjoined song is selected at random . " Brother Masons assembled , as Masons should be , In worth , truth , and harmony ' s cause ; My song is a theme truly noble and free
, A nd founded on Masonry ' s laws . Like the sun-star of day is its lustre supreme , A lustre no foe can destroy ; And this we'll insist on , whatever folks dream , Our laws are the fountain of joy . vor ,. iv . 2 v