From The East

10/06

BRETHREN,

Franklin Lodge has stood the test of time since 1825 through the efforts and talents of our members. Our lodge is presently growing in membership and character by instilling our brothers the responsiblities of our traditions. We are growing into better times and can continue 181 years of brotherhood alive through our efforts and dedication.

Together with me the 4th Manhattan District we will conquer all difficulties our lodge might face as we have faced now for 181 years and hopefully longer. My brothers, I would like to also extend my fraternal gratitude to R.:W.: Paderanga for the attention and guidance he has provided our lodge.

V.: W.: Santos Rosado

Foot to Foot, that we should go
where our help we bestow
pointing out the better way
lest our Brother go astray
thus our steps should always lead
to the souls that are in need

Knee to Knee, that we may share
every Brothers need in prayer
giving all his wants a place
when we seek the Throne of Grace
in our thoughts from day to day
for each other we should pray

Breast to Breast, to there conceal
what our lips should not reveal
when a Brother doth confide
we must by his will abide
Masons’ secrets to us known
we must cherish as our own

Hand to Back, our love to show
to our Brother bending low
underneath a load of care
which we may ought to share
that the weak may always stand
let us lend a helping hand

Cheek to Cheek, or Mouth to Ear,
that our lips may whisper cheer
to our Brother in distress
whom our words may aid and bless
warn him if he fails to see
dangers that are known to thee

Foot to Foot and Knee to Knee,
Breast to Breast, as Brothers be
Hand to Back and Mouth to Ear
that that mystic word we hear
which we otherwise conceal
but on these five points reveal

By

N. A. McAulay

Webmaster: Bro. Hector Plaud 32°

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