The Skirret.

The Skirret. [No. 57]

When, from the Central Pin, the Line was drawn,
To mark the ground where Builders were to raise
Some noble Temple to their Maker’s praise;
Sure were the deep Foundations laid, and Stone
On Stone was deftly piled; until men saw 5
A Building quite complete in all its parts,
And Masonry rank’d first of all the Arts.
Let us, as speculative Masons, go
As wisely-well to work; so that we may
Lay fast Foundations for our Souls to Build 10
A Spiritual Temple, which, for ever fill’d
With incense of true worship, will for aye
Enable us, in the Grand Lodge Above,
To meet, where all is Harmony and Love.

by George Markham Tweddell 1st published c 1887