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October is here, and the clubs begin business
After a sweet summer's rest from club work's toil and care;
Now afresh we begin preparing for winter,
To make happy hearts of the sad ones dear.

At last we thank God we are to do something to make
The world better by helping the poor; we ask God to guide us,
And give us ambition to bring food and comfort to many a door.

Yes, there are children awaiting our meeting that they may have clothes
And books for the school — they know where to get them;
The faithful club women are willing to give them help as a rule.

This is our club work, to give to the needy as well as improve
Our own minds, and to look after the sick and give homes
To the children, and tell the poor mother to tell hers what to do.

Now this is a great work we are doing, dear sisters,
Come, let us be united in doing what we can for the Lord,
Let us go hand in hand with each other, and remember as we lift let us climb.

In a few years we will be through with our meetings,
Then we will join the happy hosts o'er there with our Lord,
With our friends all around us and our Savior before us,
Standing to welcome us home in the end.

And then we will realize what good we have been doing
When life is no longer with us on this earth;
Let us take up new courage and hold fast to our promise,
We will receive our reward in the over-there.

As women of power and mothers of this country,
We must hold fast together to lift as we climb;
If we do not we will keep the race from uniting
And making one strong, united uplifting band.
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