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The Ashlar R Vol. XV Issue I
Last Night I Knelt Where Hiram Knelt - Poem
Author : Unknown
Last night I knelt where Hiram knelt My words are safe within his breast
and took an obligation as though within my own
today I’m closer to my God his hand forever at my back
and I’m a Master Mason to help me safely home

Tho’ heretofore my fellow men Good counsel whispers in my ear
seemed each one like the other and warns of any danger
today I search each one apart By square and compass, Brother now!
I’m looking for my brother Who once would call me stranger

And as I feel his friendly grip I might have lived a moral life
it fills my heart with pride and risen to distinction
I know that while I’m on the square Without my Brothers helping hand
that he is by my side and fellowship of Masons

His footsteps on my errand go But God, who knows how hard it is
if I should such require: to resist life’s temptations
His prayers will lead in my behalf knows why I knelt where Hiram knelt
if I should so desire and took that obligation.

Challenges for a True Mason - Poem
Author : Unknown
I will do more than belong –– I will participate.
I will do more than care –– I will help.
I will do more than believe –– I will practice.
I will do more than be fair –– I will be kind.
I will do more than forgive –– I will forget.
I will do more than dream –– I will work.
I will do more than teach –– I will inspire.
I will do more than earn –– I will enrich.
I will do more than give –– I will serve.
I will do more than live –– I will grow.
I will do more then be friendly –– I will be a friend.
I will do more than be a citizen –– I will be a patriot

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