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Today in Masonic History we present a poem by Robert Burns, Masonic Poet Laureate.
Adieu, A Heart-Warm, Fond Adieu is a poem written by Masonic Poet Laureate Robert Burns.
Adieu, a heart warm, fond adieu,
Dear brothers of the mystic tie!
Ye favored, ye enlightened few,
Companions of my social joy!
Thoâ² I to foreign lands must hie,
Pursuing fortuneâ²s sliddery baâ²,ââ
With melting heart and brimful eye,
Iâ²ll mind you still, though far awaâ².Oft have I met your social band,
Anâ² spent the cheerful, festive night;
Oft, honored with supreme command,
Presided oâ²er the sons of light;
And by that Hieroglyphic bright,
Which none but Craftsmen ever saw,
Strong memory on my heart shall write
Those happy scenes, when far awaâ².May freedom, harmony and love
Unite you in the grand design,
Beneath thâ² omniscient Eye above,
The glorious Architect divine;ââ
That you may keep the unerring line,
Still guided by the plummetâ²s law,
Till order bright completely shine,
Shall be my prayer when far awaâ².
And you farewell, whose merits claimJustly that highest badge to wear,ââ
Heaven bless your honored, noble name,
To Masonry and Scotia dear!
A last request, permit me here;
When yearly ye assemble aâ²,
One round,ââI ask it with a tear
To him. the Bard. thatâ²s far awaâ².
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