The Master's Song
SgtP8506
While I was stationed in Korea last year I attended the installation
of the lodge officers for "Pusan Lodge" which is under the jurisdiction of
the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Several Grand Lodge officers flew in for the
occasion and I must tell you it was a fantastic experience.
After the formal installation, which was held in a private hall in a
local hotel, everyone attended a large gala in the banquet area. Wow, you
Scots sure know how to party. Toasts were made to everyone from the Queen
to the president. Actually had to fill my glass several times that
evening. We sang songs through the evening and all had a great time.
The following is a song that was sung by all in honor of the new RWM.
(in Scotish lodges the master of the lodge is addressed as Right
Worshipful). I would like to know if any lodges in the states use this
song in any of their ceremonies.
The Master's Song
Verse Seated
This world is so hard and so stony
That if a man is to get through
He need have the courage of Nelson
And plenty of Job's patience too.
But a man who is kind to another
And cheerfully helps him along
God Bless wuch a man and a Brother
Chorus (Once only) Standing
And here's to his health
Here's to his health
And here's to his health in a song.
Verse Seated
This life is as cheerless as winter
To those who are cold in the heart
But a man who is warm in his nature
Bids winter for ever depart
The ground that he treads on will blossom
'Til beauties around him will throng
God bless such a man and a Brother
And here's to his health in a song.
Chorus (once) Standing
Verse Seated
As clouds that in sunshine are open
And silvered by light passing through
So men who are generous in spirit
Are blessed by the good deeds they do
There's nothing like helping another
For getting one's self along
Who does this is truly a Brother
And here's to his health in a song.
Chorus (once) Standing while IPM and Wardens approach RWM
All toast RWM
I believe this song tells a good deal about our craft. Thank you
for letting me post it here. Does any brother know if this song is used
in any of the stateside lodges?
Edward Punt
Lawton Lodge #183
Lawton, Oklahoma
Residing at Fort Drum, New York
YaGaYaGaYa
writes:
> And here's to his health
> Here's to his health
> And here's to his health in a song.
How appropriate! Tell me, is there sheet music available for this? There
are likely many Organists reading this post who would like to have it.
(What the heck...can anyone distribute it in a .wav file?)
Torence Evans Ake W.P.M.
Arcadia Lodge #1138
Lansing, Illinois...now residing in Wharton NJ USA
Iannaylor
> After the formal installation, which was held in a private hall in a
>local hotel, everyone attended a large gala in the banquet area. Wow,
you
>Scots sure know how to party. Toasts were made to everyone from the
Queen
>to the president. Actually had to fill my glass several times that
>evening. We sang songs through the evening and all had a great time.
>
But we don't have a President! ;-)
BTW, most Lodges here do that sort of thing at EVERY meeting!
> The following is a song that was sung by all in honor of the new
RWM.
>(in Scotish lodges the master of the lodge is addressed as Right
>Worshipful). I would like to know if any lodges in the states use this
>song in any of their ceremonies.
>
> The Master's Song
>
>
It's news to me to hear that it's used in Scotland, I thought it ws an
English Lodge thing!
I'll bet there was hardly a dry eye in the place?!!
>
> I believe this song tells a good deal about our craft. Thank you
>for letting me post it here. Does any brother know if this song is used
>in any of the stateside lodges?
>
>
What sort of songs are in use in US Lodges?
For example, is there an EA's song used at festive boards? What about
opening ang closing? during degrees? During Installations? Visiting
Brethren? Absent Brethren?
etc.
BTW: I hope NO-ONE posts the EA's song, as it will spoil it for new
Brethren-to-be that may be looking in!!!
{see, that's the reason we need to be able to conduct an examination by
e-mail! :-) }
Fraternal regards,
Bro. Ian Naylor
I.G.,
St. John's Lodge No. 80
A.F. & A.M. (United Grand Lodge Of England)
Companion,
St. John's Chapter No.80 [R.A.] (Supreme Grand Chapter of England)
Wayne C. Bucklaew
>Fraternal regards,
Brother Ian,
Many Lodges here in the States don't have organist as you do there
in the UK. You've seen some of my post and are probably aware that I
have attended lodge in Great Britian, and have been entertained, in a
grand stile. The Festive Board after lodge is the best part of the
whole evening, that's when the brotherhood and the fellowship takes
over. Of course being the only colonial present :-)) i took a good
natured ribbing about how to do the ritual correctly. But that's what
it's all about.
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Don Hyde
sgtp...@aol.com (SgtP8506) writes:
> The following is a song that was sung by all in honor of the new RWM.
> (in Scotish lodges the master of the lodge is addressed as Right
> Worshipful). I would like to know if any lodges in the states use this
> song in any of their ceremonies.
I've been to some Scottish Lodges that sing the Masters Song but as
far as I know it is not a universal practice.
For those who are interested it was composed by Bro J M Bentley and
the words are by Bro R R Bealey, two English Freemasons.
Fraternal Regards Don Hyde.Mellor #1774 UGL England.
Jim Bennie
: What sort of songs are in use in US Lodges?
: For example, is there an EA's song used at festive boards? What about
: opening ang closing? during degrees? During Installations? Visiting
: Brethren? Absent Brethren?
: etc.
Ian, if the US is anything like here, odes during opening/closing(if
done) vary from Lodge to Lodge. In fact, I've heard 3 different
melodies for one of the opening odes.
As for Installations (ours in BC are much like those
in the UK and Australia), most of the Lodges use the ode
'Hail Masonry Divine' during the perambulations. A few use a
Masonic version of 'Onward Christian Soldiers'.
I've never heard 'The EA's Song' at the festive board
(I have read the lyrics for it) and it seems about all
that is sung at Lodges I've visited is 'Auld Lang Syne'
after the Tyler's Toast. Considering the way I and some
of the Masons here sing, perhaps keeping music to a
minimum isn't a bad idea.
Fraternally,
Jim Bennie
PM #193, PSW #44,
Vancouver BC
Iannaylor
(YaGaYaGaYa) writes:
>How appropriate! Tell me, is there sheet music available for this? There
>are likely many Organists reading this post who would like to have it.
>(What the heck...can anyone distribute it in a .wav file?)
I will ask the Organist at the Lodge I am visiting tonight if he can get a
photocopy for me, It could be scanned and UUencoded - I fear the copyright
may well have run out, as it's pretty old! (although a MIDI file would be
the best way, it's smaller - I don't know anyone who could do it for me!)
Mike Hughes
The Master's Song
>
> Chorus (once) Standing while IPM and Wardens approach RWM
>
> All toast RWM
It's not only the Scots who do this. *Most* of the Enlsih lodges also
have the masters song sung on nights of installation.
Someone mentioned that there is not a dry eye in the house after the
song is sung. Believe me the feeling when you are stood on the chair
at the end of the song (it is usual for the master to be assisted up
on to his chair so that all can see him) is something that is
impossible to describe. The hard part is that you have to then make
a reply to the toast - very difficult to do when all you want to do
is cry !
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M D Pinfield
> The Master's Song
>
>
>It's news to me to hear that it's used in Scotland, I thought it ws an
>English Lodge thing!
Being a member of a Scottish Craft Lodge and a GLSA Craft Lodge - both in
South Africa, I had the good fortune to visit many other English,
Scottish and GLSA Lodges whilst there and I found that the EC's always
sang it, the SC's rarely, and the GLSA's usually.
I have some visits to Installations coming up in some other degrees to
which I belong, so I'm looking forward to finding out how widely it is -
or variations if any, are - used. I have just seen a friend of mine
installed as Z at Old Owens RAC, and they didn't sing it; but when he
went into the chair at Centre Lodge, they did! (I assume because it's a
"Master's Song" and not a "Most Excellent Companion's Song"!)
Fraternally
Mike
M D Pinfield
time I am at Freemason's Hall in London, or the North London Masonic
Centre at Clerkenwell if there is sheet music freely available.
I have just phoned a regalia shop opposite Freemason's Hall and they tell
me that the music is available at 1ukp per copy. They also tell me that
there is a book of Masonic Songs - complete with music - available; but I
will have to wait to talk to the manager there as also we have other
business to discuss.
If necessary, I can enquire about mail-order for you.
Fraternally
Mike Pinfield
Iannaylor
jgbe...@opus.freenet.vancouver.bc.ca (Jim Bennie) writes:
>Ian, if the US is anything like here, odes during opening/closing(if
>done) vary from Lodge to Lodge. In fact, I've heard 3 different
>melodies for one of the opening odes.
Well, there are a few around here too - and when I've visited in Scotland,
yet more!
>
>As for Installations (ours in BC are much like those
>in the UK and Australia), most of the Lodges use the ode
>'Hail Masonry Divine' during the perambulations. A few use a
>Masonic version of 'Onward Christian Soldiers'.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Hmm, got to be heard to be believed, eh?
>
>I've never heard 'The EA's Song' at the festive board
>(I have read the lyrics for it) and it seems about all
>that is sung at Lodges I've visited is 'Auld Lang Syne'
>after the Tyler's Toast. Considering the way I and some
>of the Masons here sing, perhaps keeping music to a
>minimum isn't a bad idea.
>
Certainly the EA's song is a bit of an ordeal for some! As you may know,
the verses are usually sung as a solo, by different a Brother for each
verse! BUT, I still think the singing is *one* part of Masonry that sets
us apart form the format of Rotary or APEX or whatever!
bill_t...@btopenworld.com
> Brethren:
>
> While I was stationed in Korea last year I attended the installation
> of the lodge officers for "Pusan Lodge" which is under the jurisdiction of
> the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Several Grand Lodge officers flew in for the
> occasion and I must tell you it was a fantastic experience.
>
> local hotel, everyone attended a large gala in the banquet area. Wow, you
> Scots sure know how to party. Toasts were made to everyone from the Queen
> to the president. Actually had to fill my glass several times that
> evening. We sang songs through the evening and all had a great time.
>
> (in Scotish lodges the master of the lodge is addressed as Right
> Worshipful). I would like to know if any lodges in the states use this
> song in any of their ceremonies.
>
>
>
> Verse Seated
>
> This world is so hard and so stony
> That if a man is to get through
> He need have the courage of Nelson
> And plenty of Job's patience too.
> But a man who is kind to another
> And cheerfully helps him along
> God Bless wuch a man and a Brother
>
> Chorus (Once only) Standing
>
> Here's to his health
> And here's to his health in a song.
>
>
> This life is as cheerless as winter
> To those who are cold in the heart
> But a man who is warm in his nature
> Bids winter for ever depart
> The ground that he treads on will blossom
> 'Til beauties around him will throng
> God bless such a man and a Brother
>
>
> Verse Seated
>
> As clouds that in sunshine are open
> And silvered by light passing through
> So men who are generous in spirit
> For getting one's self along
> Who does this is truly a Brother
>
>
> All toast RWM
>
>
>
> for letting me post it here. Does any brother know if this song is used
> in any of the stateside lodges?
>
> Lawton Lodge #183
> Lawton, Oklahoma
> Residing at Fort Drum, New York
Darth Simian
> On Monday, February 26, 1996 at 8:00:00 AM UTC, SgtP8506 wrote:
>> Brethren:
>> Lawton Lodge #183
>> Lawton, Oklahoma
>> Residing at Fort Drum, New York
>
> Intersting to read your comments. The Masters song was originally
> a poem by Bro Richard R. Bealey 1828-1887. He was a Past Master of
> Operative Lodge 47 in Dundee in Scotland. I trust this is of interest to you.
>
I guess. Repent and reject the *SATANIC* *EVIL* of the Freemasonic
Lodge Bill, before it's too late!
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committed with impunity and also for other reasons, just and reasonable,
that have come to our knowledge... We have resolved and decreed to
condemn and forbid such Societies, assemblies, reunions, aggregations or
meetings called either Freemasonic or known under some other
denomination. WE CONDEMN AND FORBID THEM BY THIS, OUR PRESENT
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Pope Clement XII, April 28 1738.
