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Toast to the visitors freemasonry

However, after having a walk around the anteroom I realised, much to my disappointment, that there were no visitors there. Maybe next time. The ritual went fine and when we got round to the salutations, we had the usual greeting from the Silent Six and other usual suspects, nothing out of the ordinary. But then one brother got up and greeted the WM in representation of a lodge I had not heard of before. And the brother sat down, and after him another got up, who also brought warm and fraternal greetings from some distant lodge. And after him a whole group of 5 or 6 stood up, in representation of yet another visiting lodge… By the time the salutations were over, it was clear that, in fact, about half of the brothers in that Temple were visitors. I had turned up at the hall seeking to welcome some doe-eyed, slightly nervous brethren who looked a bit lost. But, as it turns out, that is not what visitors look like at all. When I arrived, they had been there already amongst the brethren, but chatting away, enjoying the same jokes, and looking completely at ease. And I realised then what visiting is actually all about. Visiting is not like a trip to the theatre, where you go to watch a performance being put on by a group of strangers. Nor is it simply a fancy dinner, where you enjoy a meal while wearing your Sunday best. In reality, what happens when you visit is that, for one night only, you become, quite simply and quite wonderfully, another member of the lodge that you are visiting.

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After most lodge meetings in this jurisdiction are ended, the officers and brethren will retire to the banquet room for what is often referred to as the Festive Board. The following are a small selection of appropriate remarks. Brethren are advised to consult with the Director of Ceremonies regarding the proper salutations and titles for the occasion, as these may be an individual lodge decision. For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends, Great Architect, we thank thee. God bless our meat, God quide our ways, God give us grace Our Lord to please. Lord, long preserve in peace and health Our gracious Queen Elizabeth.

We are now approaching the holiday season where we typically enjoy several year-end parties. For many Grand jurisdictions, it marks the end of the Masonic Year, and the birth of a new one. Knowing the festive atmosphere of such occasions I posted a request on the Internet soliciting favorite Masonic toasts. As usual, the Brethren responded generously. Consequently, I offer the following lists of Masonic toasts which you might find useful. Thanks to all of the Brothers for their contributions.

Toast to the visitors freemasonry

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We freely share the bounteous gifts, that generous hearts contain, Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again. I'll also have the pleasure of giving the toast to the Visitors at the festive board. Video Audio icon An illustration of an audio speaker. On behalf of all the visitors present I thank you my friends and brothers for your hospitality, And I hope we can continue our masonic journey together; Bound by trust, supported by comradeship, And inspired by confidence. Dan Zrymiak W. Dan Zrymiak Bro. For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends, Great Architect, we thank thee. But then one brother got up and greeted the WM in representation of a lodge I had not heard of before. Click to expand In reality, what happens when you visit is that, for one night only, you become, quite simply and quite wonderfully, another member of the lodge that you are visiting. The Toast to the Visitors I would like to share the story of how I came to realise what Visiting is all about. What does Grand Lodge do? Toastmaster, M. Congrats brother!

Brethren, please be upstanding. After most lodge meetings in this jurisdiction are ended, the officers and brethren will retire to the banquet room for what is often referred to as the Festive Board. The following are a small selection of appropriate remarks.

Often, this is used to tell a joke or two, but as I'm not really known for my comic timing I've decided to find appropriate masonic poetry. Members Registered members Current visitors New profile posts Search profile posts. Attributed by Dr. But for now I merely call on the brethren to please be upstanding for a toast. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses. Please see your browser settings for this feature. Install the app. A visit among freemasons is always a gratifying experience. The night was fantastic, if a bit long tyled at 5. Brethren, stand and toast his journey in Freemasonry. What can I say about visiting that has not been so eloquently said by my predecessors in this pleasant duty? Click to expand