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Brother mine, well met at the pillars;
journey's start.

For we must travel the road West to East
Seeking that which was lost;
Separate journeys, but with a common purpose.

We will search for Truth,
Life's greatest treasure; each man's worth to be gauged.
We shall be tempted by false prophets and waylaid by cowans,
But fear not.

Place your trust in the Great Architect.
In Him alone is the answer we seek;
The light that blasts holes in the darkness.

Yes, I have seen the temple
And climbed the fifteen steps to the sanctum sanctorum,
But still I cannot enter;
Faith and comprehension only
Will allow me to pass into there some day.

I shall take one road to complete the circle and you another,
And should our paths cross again
We will rejoice as only brothers of a common parent can.
But forget not the goal,
And remember that only he who keeps to the path
Of virtue, brotherly love and truth
Will return.

At the pillars we part but we do not forget;
And we will return better men.

I will clasp your hand in fellowship;
Stand fast in your defense;
I will come to soothe your sorrow;
And ne'er reveal your secrets, regardless of pretense;
I will suffer none to slander you.
These five pledges I have vowed
For I have seen the light, my brother;
My courage shall ne'er more be cowed.

Yes I have walked the valley dark,
And I strive towards the East,
To return to His celestial abode
Where truth and knowledge are the feast.
Brotherly love, relief and truth I've loved.
I've squared my life and made it plumb.
For I have seen my death, my brother,
And know it can be overcome.

Wor. Bro. Robert E. Prince

Dormer Lodge No. 191
Surrey, B.C.