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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...THE STORY OF THE END OF THE STORY by JAMES GALVIN IN HOSPITAL: 21. ROMANCE by WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY THE MAID'S LAMENT; ELIZABETHAN by WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR IN THE CHURCHYARD AT CAMBRIDGE by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW ON KEATS, WHO DESIRED THAT ON HIS TOMB SHOULD BE INSCRIBED: by PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY THE ANGELS OF BUENA VISTA by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER TO BARON DE STONNE WITH AIKIN'S ESSAYS ON SONG-WRITING by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD |
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