The Level and The Square
by Brother Rob Morris Poet Laureate of Freemasonry (this poem , written in August 1854, is the most popular Masonic Poem of all time)
We meet upon the Level and we part upon the Square
These words have precious meaning and are practiced everywhere
Come let us contemplate them, they are worthy of a thought
From the ancient times of Masonry these symbols have been taught
We meet upon the level, every country, sect and creed
The rich man in his mansion, the poor man in his field
For wealth is not considered within our outer door
And we all meet upon the level upon the chequered floor.
We act upon the Plumb the Junior Warden states
We walk upright through our lives, we seek the pearly gates
The All-seeing Eye that reads our hearts doth bear our witness true
That we shall try to honour God and give each man his due
We part upon the square as all good Masons do
We mingle with the multitude a faithful band and true
So the brotherhood of Masonry from every corner come
The meet upon the level and act upon the Plumb.
There’s a world where all are equal we’re coming to it fast
We shall meet upon the level there, when the days on Earth are passed
We shall stand before the altar and our Master will be there
To try the blocks we offer with his own unerring Square
We shall meet upon the level there bur 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 these earthly ties we share
And just hope we’re there to answer when the roll is called up there
As we travel through our lifespan time aids us prepare
To gather up our working tools and part upon the Square
So remember all our teachings, that bright Fraternal chain
We part upon the Square below to meet in Heaven again
These words have precious meaning and are practiced everywhere
We meet upon the Level & we part upon the Square.
Have a Wonderful Day & God Bless
Norm