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Robert Burns
The apron worn by Robert Burns is proudly framed and hung on the North wall of the Lodge and is visible to all on entering via the South doorway.
THE MASTER'S CHAIR
Ever since Robert Burns sat in this chair, it has been used by all subsequent brethren who have presided over the Lodge.
Still situated in the East, the RWM of today's Lodge presides over the Lodge as Burns himself did.
The Mother Lodge of Scotland is situated in the Ayrshire town of Kilwinning . This old and ancient Lodge of Freemasons dates back to the building of Kilwinning Abbey around 1140 and has a unique history second to none in the Masonic world.
Above all else, Freemasonry's spirit of Brotherhood had a special place in Burns's heart. "For Burns, Freemasonry was a compound of mysticism and conviviality". This attitude is found in one of his most famous works, "Auld Lang Syne", a song that millions of people around the world know and love. We hear it at New Years and are moved by its message of old friends reminiscing about days past.
For Burns, "Auld Lang Syne" is a concrete expression of his love of mankind and his ideal of international brotherhood.
A fitting tribute that this song is sung the world over in the spirit that he wrote it. There is no doubt that Burns had a very rough life. He found no comfort for his woes in the church or his society, but Freemasonry remained a most
important
aspect of his life.
Burns’ verse: Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stoup!
And surely I’ll be mine!
And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We twa hae run about the braes,
and pou’d the gowans fine;
But we’ve wander’d mony a weary fit, sin’ auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We twa hae paidl’d in the burn,
frae morning sun till dine ;
But seas between us braid hae roar’d
sin’ auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there’s a hand, my trusty fiere!
And gies a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll tak a right gude-willie-waught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
Anglicised translation: Auld Lang Syne
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!
And surely I’ll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have run about the hills,
and pulled the daisies fine;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot, since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine (dinner time);
But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there’s a hand my trusty friend!
And give us a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll take a right good-will draught, for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
(January 25, 1759 – July 21, 1796) poet and a lyricist
Robert Burns was initiated into Lodge St David Tarbolton on 4 July 1781, when he was 22. He was passed and raised on 1 October 1781. Later his lodge became dormant and Burns joined Lodge St James Tarbolton Kilwinning number 135. (Mother Kilwinning No.0) Situated in the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton
