"Th' Almighty said, 'Let there be light,' Effulgent rays appearing. Dispell'd the gloom, the glory bright To this new world was cheering; But unto Masonry alone, Another light, so clear and bright, In mystic rays then shone; From east to west it spread so fast, That, Faith and Hope unfurl'd, We hail with joy sweet Charity, The darling of the world. Then while the toast goes round, Then mirth and glee about, Let's be happy to a man; We'll laugh a little, we'll drink a little, We'll work a little, and play a little."