Three different versions of the Ladies Song for your Ladies Festival

Ladies' Song Version 1

(to be sung to the tune of the Master's song)

Tonight we are met to do Honour,
To those who in sickness and health,
Are Angels who minister to us,
The Ladies our Empires wealth,
To Mothers, Wives, Sisters and Sweethearts,
True Masons can never do wrong,
We all love the Ladies, God bless them,
And here’s to their health in a song.

Chorus (Solo)
Here’s to their health, here’s to their health,
And here’s to their health in a song.

Chorus (All gentlemen - standing)
Here’s to their health, here’s to their health,
And here’s to their health in a song.

The Brethren all bid you a welcome,
The night is only for you,
We thank you for all you do for us,
May we always be faithful and true,
The Brethren a Toast to our Ladies,
For our joy in having you here,
We wish you good health and much pleasure,
And happiness all through the year.

Chorus (Solo)
Here’s to their health, here’s to their health,
And here’s to their health in a song.

Chorus (All gentlemen - standing)
Here’s to their health, here’s to their health,
And here’s to their health in a song.

To the wife of our Worshipful Master,
Our dutiful homage we pay,
May her joys be as wide as the ocean,
Her sorrows as light as its spray,
The ground that she treads on shall blossom,
Till blessings around her shall throng,
Long life to the Lady we honour,
And here’s to her health in a song

Chorus (Solo)
Here’s to their health, here’s to their health,
And here’s to their health in a song.

Chorus (All gentlemen - standing)
Here’s to their health, here’s to their health,
And here’s to their health in a song.

Ladies' Song Version 2

When life is sad and dreary,
And heavy with dull care,
And a Brother is full laden,
With troubles hard to bear,
‘Til then he looks for comfort,
And solace in the strife
From the lady whom he worships,
His mother, sweatheart, wife.

Chorus – Solo
Then here’s to the Ladies! Our mothers, sweethearts, wives;
They drive our cares and toils away, Bring sunshine to our lives;
Then drink to the Ladies! God bless them everyone;
Here’s health and happiness to all. The Ladies! The Ladies! The Ladies!

Chorus Again – All gentlemen (standing) 
Then here’s to the Ladies! Our mothers, sweethearts, wives;
They drive our cares and toils away, Bring sunshine to our lives;
Then drink to the Ladies! God bless them everyone;
Here’s health and happiness to all. The Ladies! The Ladies! The Ladies!

How happy is the Brother,
And bless’d with wealth untold
Whose lady is a treasure,
And worth her weight in gold;
Who travels on life’s journey
And weathers storm and tide
Who meets life’s joys and sorrows
With his loved one by his side

Chorus – Solo 
(same as first verse)

Chorus Again – All gentlemen (standing)
(same as first verse)

So brothers, guard them clearly;
Let nothing come amiss;
Console them in their sorrows,
Join them in their bliss
Make happiness their portion,
And drive out grief and tears;
With loving care support them,
Right down throughout the years.

Chorus – Solo 
(same as first verse)

Chorus Again – All gentlemen (standing)
(same as first verse)

Ladies' Song Version 3

Ladies from the East and West,
We have done our very best,
To ensure your welcome here,
Bright, Fraternal, and Sincere.

Chorus (Solo)
Warm Masonic hearts to meet you,
Hands of Fellowship to greet you,
May our welcome here today,
Cheer each Lady on her way.

Repeat Chorus (All Gentlemen)

We all recognise your worth,
Our best friends upon this earth;
May we always be inclined 
To be loving, true and kind.

Chorus (Solo)

Repeat Chorus (All Gentlemen)

When on earth we say “Adieu”, 
May our love remain with you.
And may we renew that love,
In a Grander Lodge above

Chorus (Solo)

Repeat Chorus (All Gentlemen)