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Coeeesporoence.
sought to prove a distinction between two propositions the one of-which was tantamount to the other . If I allude to the unfortunate loss of gentlemanly tone and temper which occurred subsequently , it is only for the purpose of reprobating the public exercise of an influence which mainly occasioned it , and which has led to much remark on the part of calm and attentive observers . What is most desiderated in our governing head —no matter who he be—is self-reliance . It is hardly matter of secrecy what
influence is just now predominant in the council-chamber , but I would humbly recommend something of reserve in its use on public occasions . As a pattern for imitation , let that wonderful peripatetic performer be considered , who daily contributes so much amusement to young and old in our populous thoroughfares , and who , however cleverly he manages the puppets whose antics are such objects of admiration , is very careful to keep unseen the agency by which they are stimulated . —I am , dear Sir and Brother , , Yours faithfully and fraternally , London . Dec . 15 , 1857 . Fredk . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 .
The Level And The Square.
THE LEVEL AND THE SQUARE .
By Beo . Eob . Morbis , Of Lodgeton , Kentucky { United States ) , D . G . M . of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky The following lines have become a part of the permanent literature of our transatlantic Brethren : —
We meet upon the Level , and toe part upon the Square , — What words of precious meaning those words Masonic are ; Gome let us contemplate them , they are worthy of our thought , With the highest and the lowest and the rarest they are fraught . We meet upon the Level , though from every station come , The king from out his palace , and the poor man from his home ; For the one must leave his diadem outside the Mason ' s door , And the other finds his true respect upon the chequered floor .
We part upon the Square , for the world must have its due ; We mingle with its multitude , a cold unfriendly crew ; But the influence of our gatherings in memory is green , And we long ivpon the Level to renew the happy scene .
There ' s a world where all are equal—we are hurrying towards it fast , We shall meet upon the Level there , when the gates of death are passed , We shall stand before the Orient , and our Master will bo there , To try the blocks we offer by his own unerring Square .
We shall meet wpon the Level there , but never thence depart : There's a mansion—' tis all ready for each trusting faithful heart—There ' s a mansion and a welcome , and a multitude is there , Who have met upon the Level , and been tried upon the Square .
Let us meet upon the Level then , while labouring patient here , Let us meet and let us labour , though the labour seem severe ; Already in the western sky the signs bid us prepare To gather up our working tools , and part upon the Square . Hands round , ye faithful Masons , form the bright fraternal chain , — Wo part upon the Square below to meet in heaven again ; Oh what words of precious meaning those words Masonic arc — " We 'meet upon the Level , and we part upon the Square "
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Coeeesporoence.
sought to prove a distinction between two propositions the one of-which was tantamount to the other . If I allude to the unfortunate loss of gentlemanly tone and temper which occurred subsequently , it is only for the purpose of reprobating the public exercise of an influence which mainly occasioned it , and which has led to much remark on the part of calm and attentive observers . What is most desiderated in our governing head —no matter who he be—is self-reliance . It is hardly matter of secrecy what
influence is just now predominant in the council-chamber , but I would humbly recommend something of reserve in its use on public occasions . As a pattern for imitation , let that wonderful peripatetic performer be considered , who daily contributes so much amusement to young and old in our populous thoroughfares , and who , however cleverly he manages the puppets whose antics are such objects of admiration , is very careful to keep unseen the agency by which they are stimulated . —I am , dear Sir and Brother , , Yours faithfully and fraternally , London . Dec . 15 , 1857 . Fredk . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 .
The Level And The Square.
THE LEVEL AND THE SQUARE .
By Beo . Eob . Morbis , Of Lodgeton , Kentucky { United States ) , D . G . M . of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky The following lines have become a part of the permanent literature of our transatlantic Brethren : —
We meet upon the Level , and toe part upon the Square , — What words of precious meaning those words Masonic are ; Gome let us contemplate them , they are worthy of our thought , With the highest and the lowest and the rarest they are fraught . We meet upon the Level , though from every station come , The king from out his palace , and the poor man from his home ; For the one must leave his diadem outside the Mason ' s door , And the other finds his true respect upon the chequered floor .
We part upon the Square , for the world must have its due ; We mingle with its multitude , a cold unfriendly crew ; But the influence of our gatherings in memory is green , And we long ivpon the Level to renew the happy scene .
There ' s a world where all are equal—we are hurrying towards it fast , We shall meet upon the Level there , when the gates of death are passed , We shall stand before the Orient , and our Master will bo there , To try the blocks we offer by his own unerring Square .
We shall meet wpon the Level there , but never thence depart : There's a mansion—' tis all ready for each trusting faithful heart—There ' s a mansion and a welcome , and a multitude is there , Who have met upon the Level , and been tried upon the Square .
Let us meet upon the Level then , while labouring patient here , Let us meet and let us labour , though the labour seem severe ; Already in the western sky the signs bid us prepare To gather up our working tools , and part upon the Square . Hands round , ye faithful Masons , form the bright fraternal chain , — Wo part upon the Square below to meet in heaven again ; Oh what words of precious meaning those words Masonic arc — " We 'meet upon the Level , and we part upon the Square "