Lines on Corner Stone

James McIntyre 1828 (Forres) – 1906



Impromptu lines delivered at the laying of the corner store
of the church on Culloden road, with Masonic honors.

In this quiet spot, this day of June,
Which will not be forgotten soon,
For when your little church on hill
You overflowingly did fill,
You then resolved there should arise
Church worthy of your enterprise.
You've laid foundation broad and deep,
And showers of blessing may you reap.

Craft of King Hiram and St. John
Have come to lay the corner stone,
At the call of our Grand Master, *
Who, was invited by your pastor.
With Silver trowel all so fair
He laid foundation on the square.
May you be blessed with christian love,
And we all meet in Lodge above.

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Submitted on May 13, 2011

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XX AABBCCDD XXEEFFGG
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 662
Words 124
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 2, 8, 8

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