Not alone by the Apprentice Grip
Can a man be raised above;
Not alone by Virtue,
Morality, Brotherly love;
These attributes, though good to have,
Are only aids, 'tis true,
And serve to keep us in the Way,
With worthwhile things in view.

Not alone by the Fellowcraft Grip
Can a mason e'er be raised;
Nature and Science dispel the gloom
And obstacles are effaced;
The liberal Arts do lead us on,
And intellect will serve,
But not these things alone can save
When we are wont to swerve.

Not alone by the Master's Grip,
Though faith be firm and true;
No grip alone can raise man up,
Though each may help him through.
Each Grip, assisted by the other,
The three Grips must entwine,
To raise man to eternal life,
That life in God, Divine.

Rt.Wor.Bro.Charles Fotheringham.