Tag: Hymn

  • Masons Unveil Portrait of Dr. F. T. McFaden

    Masons Unveil Portrait of Dr. F. T. McFaden

    The Masonic fraternities gathered in Winchester for a special ceremony to unveil a portrait of the late Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden. Dr. William Moseley Brown led the event, with Masons from various locations paying tribute to Dr. McFaden. The ceremony included hymns, addresses, and prayers in honor of the esteemed individual. Read more

  • Unto Thee, Great God, Belongs

    Unto Thee, Great God, Belongs

    This hymn is referenced in an advertisement for the anniversary of St. Johns the Baptist at Salem Lodge No. 81, sung in the tune of Emerald Gates. The song expresses gratitude to God and promotes charity and brotherhood. It is from the book “Psalms and Hymns” by Robert Hoare, published in 1815. Read more

  • Genius of Masonry Descend

    Genius of Masonry Descend

    The hymn “Grant us, kind Heaven! what we request” is sung to the tune of Old Hundred, it reflects on the virtues of Masonry, including friendship, freedom, innocence, and relief for the disadvantaged. Published in “Illustrations of Masonry” by William Preston in 1788. Read more

  • Grant us, kind Heaven, what we request

    Grant us, kind Heaven, what we request

    The hymn “Grant us, kind Heaven! what we request” is sung to the tune of Old Hundred, it reflects on the virtues of Masonry, including friendship, freedom, innocence, and relief for the disadvantaged. Published in “Illustrations of Masonry” by William Preston in 1788. Read more