WHO WOULD NOT BE A MASON

by Brother Charles F. Forshaw, MD
From Masonic Constellation,
St Louis, Mo, Nov 1905

Who would not be a Mason and wear the Apron white?
And feel the bonds of Friendship, The rich and poor unite?
To know the Masonic Virtues, To do Masonic Deeds?
And Sympathetic minister Unto a brother's need?

Who would not be a Mason And join the brethren true?
To see our Noble teachings Their Glorious work pursue?
To feel a bond Fraternal Is theirs where'er they go?
And find a hearty welcome As they journey to and fro?

Who would not be a Mason A craftsman just and fair, To meet upon
the level And part upon the square?
T hear the vouce of Charity, Where'er our lodge be?
And to know our grips and Passwords And share in all our Glee?

Who would not be a Mason to Labor day by day?
And laboring try to lessen The thorns upon life's way?
To help to form a column, All perfect and complete?
Fir for building that great temple Wherein we hope to meet?