English poem
SONG V. JUNIOR WARDEN's SONG
by Anonymous
Now the Junior Warden calls us from our labours, Now the Sun is at meridian height, We will merrily unite most cheerily, With social harmony new joys invite. One and all, at his call, To the feast repairing, All around joys resound, Each the pleasure sharing. Chorus. When the Junior Warden, &c.
Mirth and jollity, without frivolity, Pervade our walls while at the festive board; Justice, temperance, And prudence govern us, There's nought but harmony amongst us heard. One and all, at the call, To the feast repairing, All around joys resound, Each the pleasure sharing. Chorus. Mirth and jollity, &c.
Thus we ever will enjoy the pleasant moments Giv'n unto us from the Master's chair, 'Till the Sun an hour has past meridian, And then each Brother to his work repair. One and all hear the call, From the feast repairing, All around gavels sound, Each the labour sharing. Chorus. Thus we ever will, &c.