Classic and Contemporary Poetry
RUTGERS COLLEGE HYMN, by LOUIS BEVIER JR. Poet's Biography First Line: We pray the founders' prayer--that here may rise Last Line: The sun of righteousness illumes our west. Subject(s): Rutgers University | ||||||||
We pray the founders' prayer -- that here may rise A temple planted on a mountain crest, To catch the first glow of the eastern skies. Oh sun of righteousness, illume our west! Enrich these halls with science' goodly store, The ages' toil-worn treasure, time's bequest; Man's knowledge turn to wisdom more and more. Oh sun of righteousness, illume our west! Fulfill the golden dreams of ardent youth; Add to our manhood's prime a keener zest, In glad devotion to the search for truth. Oh sun of righteousness, illume our west! Crown the land's wealth with a diviner creed, Service and stewardship at God's behest; Dispel the night of selfishness and greed. Oh sun of righteousness, illume our west! Lo, the day dawns! The deepening color soars; The first rays redden on the mountain's crest, Lift up your heads, ye everlasting doors; The sun of righteousness illumes our west. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...F. DE SAMARA TO A.G.A. by EMILY JANE BRONTE MY GARDEN by THOMAS EDWARD BROWN EPIGRAM ON MY WEDDING DAY: TO PENELOPE by GEORGE GORDON BYRON ON MUSIC by WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR ON A GRAVE AT GRINDELWALD by FREDERICK WILLIAM HENRY MYERS AN ELECTIVE COURSE by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH |
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