Brother, Masonry means much more

Than the wearing of a pin,

Or carrying a paid up dues receipt

So that the lodge will let you in.

You can wear an emblem in your coat,

From your fingerflash a ring,

But if you are not sincere at heart

This doesn’t mean a thing

It is merely an outward sign

To show the world that you belong,

To that great fraternal brotherhood

That teaches right from wrong.

What really counts lies buried deep

Within the human breast,

Till Masonic teaching brings it out

And puts it to the test.

If you practice out of lodge

The things you learn within,

Be just and upright to yourself

And to you fellowmen.

Console a brother when he’s sick,

Assist him when in need,

Without a though of personal reward

For any act or deed.

Walk and act in such a way

The world without will see,

That only the best can meet the test

Laid down by Masonry

Be always faithful to your trust

And do the best you can.

Then you can promptly tell the world

You’re a Mason and a man!

By Brother: Jim Patrick