The Purpose of Masonic Knowledge

Ezekiel M. Bey, FPS

Socrates had knowledge, Hippocrates did also

Alexander was great, the Egyptians more-so

We had several Ramses, many different Pharaohs

All were great in knowledge, sharper than an arrow

Galileo’s wisdom in mathematics and physics

his historical achievements that anyone can visit

you can read of his knowledge, of telescopes and graphs

he improved the compass to view the sky so vast

So what is knowledge, many men have asked

Masonic Knowledge taking some to task

Have you not seen the perambulation?

Have you not witnessed circumambulation?

Do you understand the way the sun travels?

Or the Mental light given you above all mammals

Masonry is life and a life is living

Masonry is light when light is given

Masonry is living according to its laws

Masonry is aiding by the lion’s P**

You’ve received some handshakes but all of them will slip

So achieve the knowledge of the Master’s grip

All of this is done by the heart and mind

By the spirit-soul which we hold divine

By our obligations which we cannot dodge

By our invocation summoning our GOD

Try to understand from the inner soul

Binding with your spirit to achieve your goal

Your whole life’s the preparation for another life

Not a life existing through the flesh or sight

So as we finish, don’t confuse the “ending”

The beginning cycle, spirit life ascending

All the knowledge gained in Universities

Don’t amount to life, living Masonry.

Tupelo Masonic Lodge No. 318 F&AM
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