Belt Masonic Lodge #18 AF&AM

06/13/2026

Part 9 of Poems on the Trestle-Board; Masonic thoughts for your enjoyment:

MORE LIGHT

We are Masons, aye, and builders,
As we gather in our hall,
And we have been well instructed,
But we do not know it all.
With the Compasses we labor,
And we use the Square aright—
But we can grow still more skillful,
Let us ever seek more light!

We work with Rule and Plumb-Line,
And we plan with loving art,
While our Craft’s symbolic teachings
Are engraved in every heart,
As we journey toward that country
Which lies beyond death’s night,
May our footsteps never falter,
May we ever seek more light!

There are older, wiser craftsmen
We may meet from day to day,
Let us heed their wise instruction
As we journey on our way.
They have secrets to impart us
Which can make our path more bright,
Let us learn from these skilled masters,
Let us ever seek more light!

And the Architect of All Things,
Most omnipotent and wise,
Should receive our daily prayers
As we look up to the skies.
Let us give Him praise and honor,
Let us do right in His sight,
Till earth’s last veil is sundered,
And we find abundant light!
/G\ Walter K. Belt P.M.

06/06/2026

Part 8 of Poems on the Trestle-Board; Masonic thoughts for your enjoyment:

WHAT IS A MASON?

What is a Mason? He may be
A tall man or a short;
A man of mountains, or the sea;
A Nordic blonde, or swart,
He may be rich, he may be poor;
Be overalled, or furred;
But of one thing you may be sure—
He always keeps his word.

What Is a Mason? You may ask.
A man of any kind
Who does his best at every task,
One you will always find
Helping fulfill the Master’s plan,
With Love for Brothers stirred,
What is a Mason? He’s a man
Who always keeps his word.
/G\ Walter K. Belt P.M.

05/30/2026

Part 7 of Poems on the Trestle-Board; Masonic thoughts for your enjoyment:

A PROGRESSIVE MORAL SCIENCE

What is Masonry? Men have tried
Through all the ages past
To make its teachings coincide
With terms both hard and fast,
“A moral science?” That sounds set,
Hemmed in by rules and laws.
“Not a religion”? No—and yet
It helps religion’s cause,
A man-made, God-blessed edifice
Remote from worldly strife?
What is Masonry?—It is this—
A way of life.

What is Masonry? It contains
All these and many more.
A welcome to its own domains
For seekers at the door;
A helping hand; a friendly smile;
A greeting, warm, sincere;
Help for the needy juvenile;
Balm for the widow’s tear;
Wise rules to guide us every day
Amid temptations rife,
What is Masonry? I would say,
“A way of life.”
/G\ Walter K. Belt P.M.

05/23/2026

Part 6 of Poems on the Trestle-Board; Masonic thoughts for your enjoyment:

WHAT IS MASONRY?

It is a moral science,
The best—though there are others,
Where men can place reliance
On those good men, their Brothers;
Yet be it understood, men,
In spirit and in letter;
It WON’T make bad men good men;
It WILL make good men better.
/G\ Walter K. Belt P.M.

05/22/2026

05/17/2026

Part 5 of Poems on the Trestle-Board; Masonic thoughts for your enjoyment:

PRUDENCE

It is by prudence that we wisely judge
Our present and our future good.
Weighting our steps, and so we slowly trudge
Forward and upward as we should,
Deciding if we should turn left or right,
Our prudence stands us in good stead,
And we are heartened, as we seek for light,
To make our choice and go ahead.
/G\ Walter K. Belt P.M.

01/08/2026

✨ A Night of Fellowship at Kerby Belt Masonic Lodge ✨

There’s something special about gathering with good people, sharing fellowship, and continuing traditions that strengthen our community.

Kerby Belt Masonic Lodge is proud to be a place where friendship, service, and integrity come together—whether we’re opening lodge, supporting local causes, or simply enjoying time with Brothers and friends.

If you’ve ever been curious about Freemasonry, or if you’re looking for a way to give back while building meaningful connections, we’d love to meet you.

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