Ten Master Masons,
happy, doing fine;
One listened to a rumor,
then there were nine.
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Nine Master Masons,
faithful, never late;
One didn't like the 'Master',
then there were eight.
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Eight Master Masons,
on their way to heaven;
One joined too many Orders,
then there were seven.
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Seven Master Masons,
life dealt some hard licks;
One grew discouraged,
then there were six.
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Six Master Masons,
all very much alive;
One lost his interest,
then there were five.
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Five Master Masons,
wishing there were more;
Got into a great dispute,
then there were four.
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Four Master Masons,
busy as could be;
One didn't like the programs,
then there were three.
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Three Master Masons,
was one of them you?
One grew tired of all the work,
then there were two.
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Two Master Masons,
with so much to be done;
One said "What's the use!",
then there was one.
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One Master Mason,
found a Brother -- true!
Brought him to the Lodge,
then there were two.
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Two Master Masons,
didn't find work a bore;
Each brought another,
then there were four.
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Four Master Masons,
saved their Lodges fate;
By showing others kindness,
then there were eight.
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Eight Master Masons,
loving their Lodges' bright sheen;
Talked so much about it,
they soon counted sixteen.
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Sixteen Master Masons,
to their obligations true;
Were very pleased when their numbers
Reached to thirty-two.
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So we can't put all our troubles
at the Lodges door;
It's all our fault for harming
the Lodge that we adore.
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Don't fuss about the programs
or the 'Master' in the East;
Keep your obligation,
serving even the very least.
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