Ahiman Rezon (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1764 edition. Excerpt: ... A * COLLECTION O F MASONS SONGS, ftfc, In the old book of constitutions the master's song was of too great a length to be fung at one time, therefore the brethren never 4ng more than the following verse and Chorus. I. The Grand Masters Song. THUS mighty Eastern kings, and some Of Abram's race, and monarchs good Of Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome, True Architecture understood; O a Nci No wonder then if masons join, To celebrate those mason kings; * With solemn note and flowing wine, Whilst e'ery brother joindy sings. CHORUS.. Who can unfold the Royal Art, Or shew its secrets in a song; They're safely kept in mason's heart, And to the ancient lodge belong. To the King and the Craft as Master-Masons. In the old book this Song was thought too long, therefore the following last verle and chorus is thought sufficient. II. The Wardens Song. From hence forth ever sing, The Craftsman and the king, With poetry and musick sweet, Resound their harmony compleat; And with geometry in skilful hand, Due homage pay, Without delay, To the king and to our master grand; He rules the free-born sons of art, . By love and friendship, hand and heart. CHORUS. Who can rehearse the praise, In soft poetic lays Or solid prose of masons true, Whose art transcends the common view; Their secrets ne'er to strangers yet expos'd, Reserv'd shall be, By Masons free, And only to the ancient lodge disclos'd; Because they're kept in mason's heart, By brethren of the royal art. To all the kings, princes and potentates, that ever Propagated the royal excellent Art. HI. The Fellow-Craft's Song. I. Hail masonry thou craft divine Glory of earth, from heav'n reveal'd Which doth with jewels precious sliine, From all but masons eyes conceal'd. Cbor. Thy praises due who can...