Classic Poem

His epitaph, " a Mason true and good,
Sincere in friendship, ready in relief,
Discreet in trusts, faithful in Brotherhood,
Gentle in sympathy and kind in grief. "

On grateful memories his name is writ;
His genial heart our hearts did kindle up;
We drew our inspiration from his light,
And buoyancy from his all-buoyant hope.

His toils are ended; we must labor on;
O UR Master for a little longer calls
Our hands to duty at the rising sun,
Our hearts to rest when evening shadow falls.

But 'twill be ended soon; may our reward
Be upon hearts like his to lie secure;
Like him to enjoy the favor of the L ORD ,
Whose grace is boundless and whose promise sure.