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ACROSTIC - GEORGE WASHINGTON

On September 12, 1789, in the New York Weekly Museum (a newspaper), the following poem was printed. While the poem’s author is unknown, the subject of the poem is well-known to all Freemasons. The subject is our own beloved Wor. Bro. George Washington, and it is one of only five acrostic poems known to have been written about America’s most famous Freemason.  Entitled simply “An Acrostic”, it is shown below for your reading pleasure.

Great patron of our noble art divine,
Extend thy all enliv'ning orient ray,
On Masonry with ardent lustre shine,
Refulgent shine--and usher in new day;
Great architect, bright morning star of fame,
Each Mason glories in his patrons name.

What's great and good, and beautiful to see,
Are all compriz'd, and to be found in thee;
Statesman, hero, patriot, brother dear,
Humane, benevolent, just and sincere;
Intrepid soldier, guardian of our land,
Ne'er let us fall beneath oppressor's hand,
Gently lead and guide us on to fame,
That we may stand recorded with thy name;
On Mason's hearts thy name shall stand secure,
Nor be forgot while Masonry endures.

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