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 And lies interred there none knows where, But these who Master Masons are To all Masons who walk in the line To all that live within the compass and square To the increase of perpetual friendship and peace among the ancient Craft To all ancient Free-masons wherever dispersed To all those who steer their course by the three great lights Masonry May the Lodges in this place be distinguished for love, peace and harmony May all Free-masons be enabled to act in a strict conformity the rules of their order May our actions as Masons be properly squared A proper application of the 24 inch gauge, so that we may measure out and husband our time wisely To him who uses the mallet in knocking off those passions that degrade the Mason May the Mason's coudret be so uniform, that he may not be ashamed to take a retrospective view of it The absent Brethren of this Lodge May the Brethren of our glorious Craft be ever distinguish in the world by their regular lives, more than by the gloves and aprons Every Brother who keeps the key of knowledge from intrude but cheerfully gives it to a worthy Brother May Masonry flourish until nature expire, And its glories ne'er fade 'till the world is on fire May Concord, peace, and harmony, subsist in all regular Lodges, and always distinguish Free-masons May every Brother learn to live within the compass, and watch upon the square May the prospect of riches never induce a Mason to do that which is repugnant to virtue May our conversation be such, as that youth may therein find instruction, women, modesty, the aged respect, and men civility May peace, harmony, and concord, subsist among Free men, sons, and may every idle dispute and frivolous distinction be buried in oblivion