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Poem
June 19, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A poem extolling the virtues of Freemasonry, highlighting its foundations in generous friendship and harmonious love from above, the secure and consensual nature of the Masons' lodge, and the joy of revealing its mysteries to worthy members.
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PORTS M O U T H
The Merits of Free-Masonry Display'd.
From gen'rous Friendship and harmonicus LOVE
Claim their Existence from the Realms above.
Then, hail ye virtuous Minds the Secret Charm
Of MASONS ART. which both these Passions warm.
The MASONS LODGE is built with strong Cement,
Of social Love and Brotherly Consent.
No bold Invader dares to Show his Face,
Or force his Entrance in this Solemn Place,
Where secret Pleasures and unbounded Joys
Triumphant reign. exempt from vulgar Noise
Each Brother's free Consent must be obtain'd.
Before Admittance in the LODGE is gain'd,
And that alone by Characters untain'd.
The Fiat once declar'd, the Mystery can
Be then reveal'd to that thrice happy Man,
Whose Heart elated with its new Possession
O'erflows with LOVE beyond Expression.
The Merits of Free-Masonry Display'd.
From gen'rous Friendship and harmonicus LOVE
Claim their Existence from the Realms above.
Then, hail ye virtuous Minds the Secret Charm
Of MASONS ART. which both these Passions warm.
The MASONS LODGE is built with strong Cement,
Of social Love and Brotherly Consent.
No bold Invader dares to Show his Face,
Or force his Entrance in this Solemn Place,
Where secret Pleasures and unbounded Joys
Triumphant reign. exempt from vulgar Noise
Each Brother's free Consent must be obtain'd.
Before Admittance in the LODGE is gain'd,
And that alone by Characters untain'd.
The Fiat once declar'd, the Mystery can
Be then reveal'd to that thrice happy Man,
Whose Heart elated with its new Possession
O'erflows with LOVE beyond Expression.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Freemasonry
Masonic Lodge
Brotherly Consent
Secret Charm
Social Love
Poem Details
Title
The Merits Of Free Masonry Display'd.
Subject
Merits Of Free Masonry
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
From Gen'rous Friendship And Harmonicus Love
Claim Their Existence From The Realms Above.
The Masons Lodge Is Built With Strong Cement,
Of Social Love And Brotherly Consent.
Whose Heart Elated With Its New Possession
O'erflows With Love Beyond Expression.