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Post by maximus on Aug 21, 2008 13:30:26 GMT 10
Last night, Tuesday, August 19, 2008, I was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Here are a couple of photos of myself and the Brethren:  The Brethren of Sam Davis Lodge #661, F&AM.  Myself and Acting W. M. Gary LeFew |
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Post by Solomon on Aug 21, 2008 13:39:30 GMT 10
Bro. Maximus,
Hearty congratulations on making the circle of your Masonic accomplishments complete. Due to a glitch on my computer at work, I will have to wait until I get home to be able to view the images.
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Post by maximus on Aug 21, 2008 13:43:44 GMT 10
Thank you, Brother Phillip.  It was quite an experience. |
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Post by Tamrin on Aug 21, 2008 14:09:39 GMT 10
Where Hiram Knelt
Anon.
(Courtesy W. Bro. Gordon J. Row)
Last night I knelt where Hiram knelt
And took an obligation,
Today I'm closer to my God,
And I'm a Master Mason.
Though heretofore my fellow men,
Seemed each one like the other,
Today I search each one apart;
I'm looking for "my Brother".
And, as I feel his friendly grip,
It fills my heart with pride;
I know that while I'm on the Square
That he is on my side.
His footsteps on my errand go,
If I should so require;
His prayers will plea on my behalf
If I should so desire.
My words are safe within his breast
As though within my own;
His hand forever at my back
To help me safely Home.
Good counsel whispers in my ear
And warns of any danger;
By Square and Compass, Brother now!
Who once called me Stranger!
I might have lived a moral life
And risen to distinctions
Without my Brother's helping hand
And fellowship of Masons.
But God, who knows how hard it is,
To resist life's temptations,
Knows why I knelt where Hiram knelt
And took that obligation. |
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Post by Tamrin on Aug 21, 2008 19:38:25 GMT 10
At last I have been able to view your images: Very nice! Coming from a background where the wearing of a dark business suit, rather than a dinner suit, is considered to be casual, and despite knowing that practices vary, I was surprised at seeing open-necked, short-sleeved shirts, etc. But I guess this strips away a level of pretense and disproves the old saying that clothes maketh the man: Rather, among Masons, it is what is inside that counts. You look like a fine body of men! (BTW, what's that on your top lip?  ) |
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Post by maximus on Aug 21, 2008 23:30:28 GMT 10
At last I have been able to view your images: Very nice! Coming from a background where the wearing of a dark business suit, rather than a dinner suit, is considered to be casual, and despite knowing that practices vary, I was surprised at seeing open-necked, short-sleeved shirts, etc. But I guess this strips away a level of pretense and disproves the old saying that clothes maketh the man: Rather, among Masons, it is what is inside that counts. You look like a fine body of men! (BTW, what's that on your top lip? ) They are a fine group of men, and I'm proud to be assocciated with them. There were more present, but some had to leave after the first section. The elderly gentleman to my right, Bro. Sam, is our oldest member, at 89 - he's been in the Craft 51 years, distinguished WWII veteran. Never misses a meeting. The two large chaps at either end of the first row (Bros. Brent on the left, Lance on the right-who coached me on my FC proficiancy) are both Smyrna City Police Officers - the one on the left is in S.W.A.T., so we are well protected! I think a catarpillar hitched a ride on my lip. ;D I've had a moustace since I was 18, except when I went through Basic Training in the Army. |
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It was quite an experience.
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