Oddfellowship in Ingersoll
We look in vain for our past grands,
Now scattered over many lands ;
For some o’er the wide world doth rove,
And some have joined Grand Lodge above.
But ever since Father Adam’s fall
We are dependent creatures all.
Though man is weak yet he may join
With others, strength for to combine–
A single rod is easily broken,
Bundle is of strength the token.
The illustration, it was grand
Which was given by Reverend Bland,
Five Oddfellows all in one hand
And yet they all united stand,
Each finger hath a different length
Each finger varies in its strength.
Each one is weak, but a firm fist
You can scarcely break or twist.
Tis same with members of a Lodge,
United, them you cannot budge.
Then let us, linked with friendly chain,
Friendship, love and truth maintain,
And aid our brothers in distress,
The widows and the orphans bless ;
Then let each Lodge strive all it can,
Both Oxford and Samaritan,
To aid distressed brother man ;
Extending influence for good
And universal brotherhood.
