Opening Ode

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Brothers of our mystic union

Sisters of our social band

Here in Peaceful pure communion,

We at Friendship's alter stand.

 

Love unfurls her banner o'er us

Truth will guide us on our way

Faith illume the path before us

Hope a future bright display.

 

Charity that faileth never,

Calls to worship at her shrine,

Here we bow and pledge forever,

Labor in her cause divine.

 

When the clouds of sin and sadness,

Shroud in gloom the weary head,

Then in peace, and joy, and gladness,

Shall the light of Love be shed.