Masonic Hymns And Odes.

" Auld Lang Syne " is one of them , and his " Farewell to the Brethren of St . James Lodge , Tarbolton , " is the other . We copy two stanzas of this beautiful and pathetic ode : — " Adieu ! a heart-warm , fond adieu ! Dear brothers of the mystic tie ! 5 Te favor'dye enlighten'd few

, , Companions of my social joy ! Tho' I to . foreign lands must hie , Pursuing Fortune's slipp ' ry ba ' , With melting heart , and brimful eye , I'll mind you still , tho' far awa ' . " Oft have I met your social band ,

And spent the cheerful festive night ; Oft , honor'd with supreme command , Presided o ' er the Sons of Light ; And by that Hieroglyphic Bright , Which none but Craftsmen ever saw ; Strong mem ' ry on my heart shall write Those happy scenes when far awa' !"

Thomas Moore was a Mason . His was a true Irish heart , and well did he love his native country , albeit he had no great admiration for other and more distant lands . He wrote several minor poems that contain allusions to the Craft , ancl his " Angel of Charity " was intended to set forth the distinguishing grace of Masonry and of true reli gion . We give the closing verse : — " Hope and her sisterFaithwere given

, , But as our guides to yonder sky : Soon as they reach tho verge of heaven , There , lost in perfect bliss , they die . But , long as Love , Almighty Love , Shall on His throne of thrones abide , Thou , Charity , shall dwell above .

Smding for ever by His side ! " It does not accord with the purpose of our present writing that we should attempt to enumerate the names of the Masonic poets and song writers of our own land or time . Their name is legion . Rhode Island has furnished a fair proportion of this number .. Thomas Smith Webb was a maker of verses as well as a maker of degreesand his " All hail to the morning that bids us

, rejoice " is one of the best known ancl most widel y used melodies of the Craft . The present governor of the State , Bro . Van Zandt , has written many lines of sweet sentiment and exalted truth for Masonic occasions , though of late he has done less in that direction than some of his brethren and friends could wish . Among the well-known writers of Masonic songs and poems , now living ,

mention ought certainl y to be made of Albert Pike and Robert Morris . The last-named brother has written more than two hundred brief poems on various themes suggested by the work ancl teachings of the Masonic Institution . His lyric ode , " The Level ancl the Square " is known to the whole Fraternity , and finds a p lace in every collection of Masonic hymns ancl songs . Others of his poetic writings are hardl y less popular , ancl some of his productions will surely outlast the present generation . One of Brother Morris ' s most instructive

hymns is that entitled the "Five Points of Fellowship , " in which the duties of a brother are set forth with great clearness ancl beauty of expression . Bro . Albert Pike has not written a great deal in verse , but what he has produced bears the impress of his wonderfully vivid imagination , together with the pathos of a generous heart and the evidence of a most intimate acquaintance with the Masonic system . We close this article , alread y made much longer