The Marching of the Lodge is a book of poetry written by William Archer and published in 1869. The book contains a long poem of the same name, as well as several shorter poems and verses. The titular poem is a narrative poem that tells the story of a group of Freemasons as they march in a parade. The poem explores themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the power of ritual. The shorter poems and verses in the book, titled Orange Melodies, Occasional Verses, and Stanzas for Music, cover a variety of topics, including love, nature, and patriotism. The book is written in a traditional poetic style, with rhyming couplets and a consistent meter. Overall, The Marching of the Lodge is a collection of poetry that celebrates the traditions and values of Freemasonry, while also exploring broader themes of humanity and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.