{"id":3799,"date":"2025-05-16T17:38:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T17:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/spiritualandreligiouslife\/chapelmusic\/thechapelsingers\/the-bicentennial-album\/the-bicentennial-album-lyrics-and-biographies\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T17:53:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T17:53:04","slug":"more-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/spiritualandreligiouslife\/chapelmusic\/thechapelsingers\/the-bicentennial-album\/more-information\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bicentennial Album: More Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Bicentennial Album
\nThe Chapel Singers of Trinity College
\nChristopher Houlihan \u201909, director and organ<\/h4>\n

featuring Marilyn Brach \u201924 (president), William Bundy, Jr. \u201924, Ben Craig \u201924, Naomi Dyer \u201924 (secretary), Addison Johnson \u201924, Samuel Lee \u201924 (vice president), Matthew Marottolo \u201924, Gabriela Seguinot \u201924, Dante Soriano \u201924, Mia Ver Pault \u201924, Leah Winters \u201924, Alexander Cacciato \u201925, Danny Lenois \u201925, Ben Rushton \u201925, Sydney Smith \u201925, Jensine Wagner \u201925, Sydney Yu \u201925, Grace Fangmann \u201926, Amber Gray \u2018\u201926, Nicholas Keim \u201926, Zarina Stone \u201926 (treasurer), Chris Yi \u2018\u201926, Abigail Maiello \u201927.<\/p>\n

* Indicates a work composed specifically for The Chapel Singers.<\/i><\/p>\n

I. WORKS BY ROBERT EDWARD SMITH (b. 1946)
\nChapel Composer-in-Residence<\/h3>\n

Robert Edward Smith has written music for vocal and instrumental ensembles of all sizes ranging from unaccompanied viola to symphony orchestra. He has been Composer-in-Residence at Trinity College Chapel since 1979 and taught harpsichord and continuo realization at the Hartt School, University of Hartford from 1992 to 2011. In 2002-2003 he served as Composer in Residence, St. John\u2019s Memorial Chapel at Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Recent works include Concerto for Harp and Strings, a concert overture \u2018Diana, Queen and Huntress\u2019 for symphony orchestra, \u2018Trio d’Anches\u2019 for oboe, clarinet and bassoon, the seven O Antiphons for chorus, oboe and string quartet, and \u2018Lithuanian Rhapsody,\u2019 a piece for symphony orchestra based on Lithuanian folk music. Smith’s chamber opera <\/span><\/i>A Place of Beauty,<\/span> based on the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, was premiered in Boston in 2011, and was enthusiastically received. Mr. Smith was Director of the Trinity College Summer Chamber Music Series from 1998 to 2019.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

1. Learning* (2000)<\/strong>
\nWords from <\/span>Catonis Disticha <\/span><\/i>(Distichs of Cato), 3rd or 4th Century C.E.
\nTranslation by R.E. Smith<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instrue praeceptis animum, <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>ne discere cessa; <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Nam sine doctrina <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>vita est quasi mortis imago.<\/span><\/i>Multa legas facito, <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>tum lectis neglege multa; <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Nam miranda canunt, <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>sed non credenda poetae.<\/span><\/i>Disce sed a doctis, <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>indoctos ipse doceto: <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Propaganda etenim <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>est rerum doctrina bonarum.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Discere ne cessa; <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>cura sapientia crescit, <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Rara datur longo <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>prudentia temporis usu.<\/span><\/i>Disce aliquid; <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>nam cum subito Fortuna recessit, <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Ars* remanet vitamque <\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>hominis non deserit umquam.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n		Build your mind with precepts, <\/span>
\n<\/span>do not stop learning; <\/span>
\n<\/span>For without learning, <\/span>
\n<\/span>life is as it were, the reflection of death.<\/span>See to it that you read much, <\/span>
\n<\/span>then overlook much in what you have read;
\nFor poets sing of marvelous things, <\/span>
\n<\/span>but are not to be believed.<\/span>But learn from professors, <\/span>
\n<\/span>and teach those who have not been taught;
\nFor the teaching of good things <\/span>
\n<\/span>must be perpetuated.<\/span>Do not stop learning; <\/span>
\n<\/span>wisdom increases with nurturing, <\/span>
\n<\/span>Prudence, a rare thing, <\/span>
\n<\/span>is gained over the long use of time.<\/span>Learn something; <\/span>
\n<\/span>for when Fortune suddenly departs, <\/span>
\n<\/span>Art* remains and never departs <\/span>
\n<\/span>a person\u2019s life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*\u201cArs\u201d means art, but also learning in any other discipline, highly cultivated knowledge.<\/p>\n

2. O Trinity of Blessed Light*
\nCommissioned for the the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Trinity College
\n<\/em>Words: Latin, 6th century, translated by John Mason Neale (1818-1866);
\nStanza 3 by Charles Coffin (1676-1749), translated by John Chandler (1806-1876)<\/p>\n

O Trinity of blessed light,
\nO Unity of princely might,
\nthe fiery sun now goes his way;
\nshed thou within our hearts thy ray.<\/p>\n

To thee our morning song of praise,
\nto thee our evening prayer we raise;
\nO grant us with thy saints on high
\nto praise thee through eternity.<\/p>\n

To God the Father, heavenly Light,
\nto Christ revealed in earthly night,
\nto God the Holy Ghost we raise
\nour equal and unceasing praise.<\/p>\n

3. Brightest and Best* (1980)
\nWords by Reginald Heber (1783\u20131826); Stanza 1, anonymous<\/span>
\n<\/span>Melody: Traditional American; first appearance in print, <\/span>The Christian Lyre<\/span><\/i> (1831), arranged by Deodatus Dutton, Washington College, Class of 1828.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hail, the blest morn! See the Great Mediator<\/span>
\n<\/span>Down from the regions of glory descend!<\/span>
\n<\/span>Shepherds, go worship the babe in the manger;<\/span>
\n<\/span>Lo! for a guard the bright angels attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid;<\/span>
\n<\/span>Star of the East, the horizon adorning,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Guide where the infant Redeemer is laid.<\/span><\/p>\n

Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Odors of Edom and offerings divine;<\/span>
\n<\/span>Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine?<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Brightest and best\u2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Vainly we offer each ample oblation;<\/span>
\n<\/span>Vainly with gifts would his favor secure:<\/span>
\n<\/span>Richer by far is the heart’s adoration;<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Brightest and best\u2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

4. O Mortal Man* (1985)
\nWords: English traditional<\/span>
\n<\/span>Melody: Sussex Mummers\u2019 Carol, English<\/span><\/p>\n

O mortal man, remember well,<\/span>
\n<\/span>When Christ our Lord was born,<\/span>
\n<\/span>He was crucified between two thieves,<\/span>
\n<\/span>And crowned with the thorn,<\/span>
\n<\/span>And crowned with the thorn.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0O mortal man, remember well,<\/span>
\n<\/span>When Christ died on the rood,<\/span>
\n<\/span>‘Twas for our sins and wicked ways<\/span>
\n<\/span>Christ shed His precious blood.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Christ shed His precious blood.<\/span><\/p>\n

O mortal man, remember well,<\/span>
\n<\/span>When Christ was wrapped in clay;<\/span>
\n<\/span>He was taken to a sepulcher<\/span>
\n<\/span>Where no man ever lay,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Where no man ever lay.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Blessed City, Heavenly Salem*
\nCommissioned for the Fiftieth Anniversary of Trinity College Chapel
\n<\/em>Words: Latin, ca. 7th century; Translation, <\/span>Hymns Ancient and Modern<\/span><\/i>, 1861, after <\/span>
\n<\/span>John Mason Neale (1818\u20131866), alt.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Melody: <\/span>Urbs beata Jerusalem, <\/span><\/i>plainsong, 13th century<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Blessed city, heavenly Salem,<\/span>
\n<\/span>vision dear of peace and love,<\/span>
\n<\/span>who of living stones are builded<\/span>
\n<\/span>in the height of heaven above,<\/span>
\n<\/span>And by angel hosts encircled,<\/span>
\n<\/span>as a bride dost earthward move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Christ is made the sure foundation,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Christ the head and corner-stone,<\/span>
\n<\/span>chosen of the Lord, and precious,<\/span>
\n<\/span>binding all the Church in one,<\/span>
\n<\/span>holy Sion\u2019s help for ever,<\/span>
\n<\/span>and her confidence alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

To this temple, where we call thee,<\/span>
\n<\/span>come, O Lord of Hosts, today;<\/span>
\n<\/span>with thy wonted loving-kindness<\/span>
\n<\/span>hear thy servants as they pray,<\/span>
\n<\/span>and thy fullest benediction<\/span>
\n<\/span>shed within its walls alway.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laud and honor to the Father,<\/span>
\n<\/span>laud and honor to the Son,<\/span>
\n<\/span>laud and honor to the Spirit,<\/span>
\n<\/span>ever Three, and ever One,<\/span>
\n<\/span>consubstantial, co-eternal,<\/span>
\n<\/span>while unending ages run.<\/span><\/p>\n

II. MUSIC BY TRINITY COMPOSERS<\/h3>\n

6. Evening Hymn
\nWords by Reginald Heber (1783\u20131826)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Music by Dudley Buck (1939\u20131909), Class of 1859;<\/span>
\n<\/span>from <\/span>Six Anthems, <\/span><\/i>op. 54, no. 6, published 1871<\/span><\/p>\n

Dudley Buck was born in Hartford and attended Trinity from 1855\u20131858. He withdrew from college to pursue musical education in Leipzig and Paris, and upon his return to the United States became one of the country\u2019s first virtuoso organists and a respected composer.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

God, who madest earth and heaven, <\/span>
\n<\/span>darkness and light;<\/span>
\n<\/span>who the day for toil hast given, <\/span>
\n<\/span>for rest the night;<\/span><\/p>\n

May thine angel guards defend us, <\/span>
\n<\/span>slumber sweet thy mercy send us;<\/span>
\n<\/span>holy dreams and hopes attend us, <\/span>
\n<\/span>this livelong night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guard us waking, guard us sleeping, <\/span>
\n<\/span>And when we die, <\/span>
\n<\/span>May we in thy mighty keeping <\/span>
\n<\/span>All peaceful lie;<\/span><\/p>\n

When the last dread call shall wake us, <\/span>
\n<\/span>Do not thou, our God, forsake us,<\/span>
\n<\/span>But to reign in glory take us <\/span>
\n<\/span>With Thee on high. Amen.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Nothing Move Thee
\nWords by Teresa of \u00c1vila (1515\u20131582)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Music by Douglas Bruce Johnson (b. 1949), Professor of Music, Emeritus<\/span><\/p>\n

Douglas Bruce Johnson was born in Oakland, California in 1949, and grew up on the Pacific north coast. From 1970\u201372 he studied with composer Friedrich Neumann at the Hochschule fur Musik in Vienna, Austria. After earning the B.A. at Humboldt State University in 1974, he was active as a performer in chamber groups and orchestras. In the 1980’s he joined the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra under Kent Nagano, who commissioned his first large orchestral works. He earned the Ph.D. in Music at the University of California, Berkeley in 1989, working with Andrew Imbrie, Olly Wilson, and Michael Senturia. In 1988 he joined the Trinity music faculty, and earned tenure in 1995.<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Nothing move thee;<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 Nothing terrify thee;<\/span>
\n<\/span>Everything passes;<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 God never changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Patience be all to thee.<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 Who trusts in God,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Never shall be needy.<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 God alone suffices.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. The Lord Bless You and Keep You*
\nWords: Numbers 6:24-26<\/span>
\n<\/span>Music by Patrick Greene \u201907 (b. 1985) <\/span>
\n<\/span>Commissioned by John Rose, Director of Chapel Music, Emeritus<\/span><\/p>\n

A composer, singer, and sound designer, Patrick Greene is a “rising star of the composing world” (Boston Classical Review). Hailed by The New York Times as a composer of \u201centicing\u201d works, Mr. Greene\u2019s music has been described as \u201cshimmering\u201d (New Music Box), \u201cunearthly\u201d (The New York Times), and constructed with \u201ctrue musicality\u201d (Boston Musical Intelligencer). Outside of music, Patrick works for Oxfam, an international NGO. He also co-hosts the Perfect Organism, Shoulder of Orion, and Just Winging It podcasts. He lives with his wife and their two sons in New England.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Lord bless you, and keep you:<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you:<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you, and give you peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. He Shall Come Down Like Rain
\nWords: Psalm 72<\/span>
\n<\/span>Music by Dudley Buck, from <\/span>Six Anthems,<\/span><\/i> op. 53, no. 4, published in 1871
\nMarilyn Brach \u201924, William Bundy, Jr. \u201924, Matthew Marottolo \u201924, Mia Ver Pault \u201924, Jensine Wagner \u201925, soloists<\/em>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass, <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 like showers that water the earth.<\/span><\/p>\n

In His days shall the righteous flourish,<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 and abundance of peace so long the moon endureth.<\/span>
\n<\/span>His name shall endure forever,<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 and men shall be blessed in him.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel.<\/span>
\n<\/span>And blessed be His glorious name forever,<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u00a0 and let the whole earth be filled with His glory; <\/span>
\n<\/span>Amen, and Amen.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Good-bye*
\nMusic by Samuel Lee \u201924 (b. 2002)
\n<\/span>Words from \u2018To Jennie,\u2019 Samuel Clemens (1835\u20131910)<\/span><\/p>\n

Good-bye! a kind good-bye,
\n<\/span>I bid you now, my friend,
\n<\/span>And though ’tis sad to speak the word,
\n<\/span>To destiny I bend<\/span><\/p>\n

And though it be decreed by Fate
\n<\/span>That we ne’er meet again,
\n<\/span>Your image, graven on my heart,
\n<\/span>Forever shall remain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aye, in my heart thoult have a place,
\n<\/span>Among the friends held dear,\u2014
\n<\/span>Nor shall the hand of Time efface
\n<\/span>The memories written there.<\/span><\/p>\n

Goodbye.<\/span><\/p>\n

III. SONGS OF TRINITY COLLEGE<\/h3>\n

11. Dear Old Trinity
\nWords by Henry M. Belden (1857\u20131954), Class of 1888<\/span>
\n<\/span>Music by George Safford Waters (1864\u20131938), Class of 1887<\/span>
\n<\/span>Arr. Christopher Houlihan \u201909<\/span><\/p>\n

Henry M. Belden was \u201ca pioneer in the study of Missouri balladry and song\u201d and taught at the University of Missouri from 1895 to 1936. He was especially recognized for his \u201cstudy of broadside and Native American balladry\u2026 Because of his broad interest in documenting all aspects of the oral culture in the state, many songs relating to Missouri history were preserved through his work.\u201d \u2014 <\/span><\/i>Rebecca B. Schroeder, www.missouriencyclopedia.org.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safford Waters was known to Trinity students as \u201cthe author of \u2018Dear Old Trinity,\u2019 \u2018There\u2019s a College on the Hill,\u2019 and \u2018Trinity\u2019… He was an accomplished writer of songs, both words and music, and produced several operettas.\u201d\u2014<\/span><\/i>Trinity College Bulletin, July 1938.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Come sing a song of college days at Trinity,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Days when life is free from annoy,<\/span>
\n<\/span>And all the hours that quickly pass are winged with glee,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Freighted all with joy;<\/span><\/p>\n

Here we meet when day is done and tasks are o\u2019re,<\/span>
\n<\/span>When the shadows stretch from Northam door,<\/span>
\n<\/span>And our voices join in merriment once more, <\/span>
\n<\/span>Singing songs of Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Freshmen, Soph\u2019mores, Juniors come and go,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Seniors pass reluctant and slow,<\/span>
\n<\/span>After years can bring no joy we know,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Like life at Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

And when the years have fled away and we must go<\/span>
\n<\/span>Forth to meet what fate may decree,<\/span>
\n<\/span>We\u2019ll say farewell but ne\u2019er forget, Come weal, come woe,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dear old Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

College days draw swiftly, swiftly to an end,<\/span>
\n<\/span>But through all the ills our fates may send,<\/span>
\n<\/span>We will cheer our path whatever way it tend,<\/span>
\n<\/span>With a song of Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trinity! a song to thee we\u2019ll sing,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Loud and free our chorus shall ring,<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2019Till thy hills and halls the echoes fling:<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dear old Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Hail To Thee, Trinity
\nWords by Elmer T. Merrill, Professor of Latin, 1905\u20131908<\/span>
\n<\/span>Music by William B. Davis (1871-1937), Honorary Master of Arts, Class of 1918<\/span>
\n<\/span>Arr. Robert Edward Smith<\/span><\/p>\n

W.B. Davis directed the Trinity College Glee Club for several years in the early 20th century, and edited or assisted in the first two printings of <\/span><\/i>\u201cThe Songs of Trinity College\u201d <\/span>(1908 and 1915). A graduate of Wesleyan, he composed the music for that university\u2019s Alma Mater, \u201cCome Raise the Song.\u201d He was awarded an honorary Master of Arts by Trinity College in 1918.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a fair and stately College<\/span>
\n<\/span>Built upon a rocky hill,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Lifting high its roofs and turrets<\/span>
\n<\/span>Where the breezes have their will:<\/span>
\n<\/span>Eastward looks it t\u2019ward the dawning,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Welcoming the coming day,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Westward t\u2019ward the hills of sunset <\/span>
\n<\/span>And the ages past away.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hail, hail to thee, dear Trinity<\/span>
\n<\/span>Fair Alma Mater, ever young!<\/span>
\n<\/span>Gathered together, all thy sons today<\/span>
\n<\/span>Raise to thee the proud acclaim <\/span>
\n<\/span>of heart and tongue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Underneath its spreading portals<\/span>
\n<\/span>And within its oaken doors,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Throngs of lusty youngsters mingle <\/span>
\n<\/span>As in all the days before,<\/span>
\n<\/span>And they learn the same old lessons,<\/span>
\n<\/span>And they play the same old plays,<\/span>
\n<\/span>And they cluster neath the elm trees<\/span>
\n<\/span>Singing Alma Mater\u2019s praise.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Hail, hail to thee, dear Trinity…<\/span><\/p>\n

13. The Blue and Gold of Trinity
\nWords and Music by Walter S. Trumbull (1880\u20131961), Class of 1903<\/span>
\n<\/span>Arr. Robert Edward Smith<\/span><\/p>\n

Awarded a citation in 1952 as \u201cthe alumnus most distinguished in interpretation of the ideal of sports,\u201d Trumbull was known as the author of the \u201cSportsman’s Code,” the motto of the College\u2019s physical education program. He was a sports editor, syndicated columnist, radio commentator, and motion picture executive\u2014<\/span><\/i>Trinity College Bulletin, November 1952.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Fair Harvard\u2019s men hold dear the Crimson<\/span>
\n<\/span>And all their faith to it belongs,<\/span>
\n<\/span>The dark Blue means to sons of Eli<\/span>
\n<\/span>College traditions, stories, songs.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Red and Black of Wesleyana<\/span>
\n<\/span>Will rouse her sons to exploits bold,<\/span>
\n<\/span>But we of Trinity hold dearest<\/span>
\n<\/span>Our battle flag of Blue and Gold.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether athletic field or classroom<\/span>
\n<\/span>May prove the setting for the strife,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Or whether, college days behind us,<\/span>
\n<\/span>We fight the cares of after life,<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Blue and Gold will be the standard<\/span>
\n<\/span>That leads us on to victory,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Symbol of Faith, Truth, Courage, Honor<\/span>
\n<\/span>And all we learn at Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

14. Trinity College Centennial Hymn
\nWords and Music by Odell Shepard (1884\u20131967), <\/span>Goodwin Professor of English, 1917\u20131946<\/span>
\n<\/span>Arr. Christopher Houlihan \u201909<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe first ceremony of the Centennial celebration, and the real Centennial Day, was observed by a special service in the chapel on Sunday, May 13\u2026 Among the special features of the service were\u2026 the first rendition of the Trinity College Centennial Hymn, both the words and music of which were written by Professor Odell Shepard.\u201d\u2014<\/span><\/em>The Tripod<\/span>,<\/span> May 19, 1923, vol. XIV, no. 22.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

For many years following its premiere, this hymn was sung at major college occasions, including commencement. In addition to teaching English at the College, Shepard served as Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut from 1941 to 1943. He won the Pulitzer Prize for a Biography or Autobiography in 1938 for <\/span><\/em>Pedlar’s Progress: The Life of Bronson Alcott.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Again we lift our song of praise<\/span>
\n<\/span>To her who lightens all our ways<\/span>
\n<\/span>And sends a splendor far abroad<\/span>
\n<\/span>Along the future\u2019s darkling road.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Life holds for us no brighter hours<\/span>
\n<\/span>Than these beneath her clustered tow\u2019rs,<\/span>
\n<\/span>No holier shrine of memory, <\/span>
\n<\/span>No dearer name than Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where ever evil things are slain<\/span>
\n<\/span>By flaming heart and eager brain<\/span>
\n<\/span>Her bivouac<\/span>1<\/span> fires are blazing bright<\/span>
\n<\/span>Upon the borders of the night.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Wherever God\u2019s great mandate runs<\/span>
\n<\/span>She counts the tally of her sons<\/span>
\n<\/span>Embattled, armed in panoply,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Beneath the name of Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the seasons stealing by<\/span>
\n<\/span>Across the dial of the sky,<\/span>
\n<\/span>What are the drifting years to her<\/span>
\n<\/span>Whom naught can hasten or defer?<\/span>
\n<\/span>She smiles at time. Her pilgrimage<\/span>
\n<\/span>Proceeds from changing age to age.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Our names will fade. Eternally<\/span>
\n<\/span>Endures the name of Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

O Thou whose loving care appears <\/span>
\n<\/span>In our two hundred wondrous years,<\/span>2<\/span>
\n<\/span>May Thy great arm support and stay <\/span>
\n<\/span>Our steps along the onward way. <\/span>
\n<\/span>Exalt our love, make strong for good <\/span>
\n<\/span>The bonds of our broad brotherhood, <\/span>
\n<\/span>Preserving everlastingly <\/span>
\n<\/span>The holy name of Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/span>
\n<\/span>1 <\/span>A temporary camp site or shelter<\/span>
\n<\/span>2 <\/span>Originally, \u201cIn our victorious hundred years.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

15. \u2019Neath The Elms
\nTrinity College Alma Mater
\nWords and Melody by Augustus P. Burgwin, Class of 1882 (1860\u20131932)
\nArr. Christopher Houlihan \u201909<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2019Neath the elms of our old Trinity,<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2019Neath the elms of our dear old Trinity,<\/span>
\n<\/span>No more shall we meet our classmates to greet,<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2019Neath the elms of our old Trinity,<\/span><\/p>\n

On the hills of our old Trinity,<\/span>
\n<\/span>In the halls of our dear old Trinity,<\/span>
\n<\/span>There is bright merry cheer, there are friends true and dear,<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2019Neath the elms of our old Trinity,<\/span><\/p>\n

College days are from care and sorrow free,<\/span>
\n<\/span>And oft will we seek in memory <\/span>
\n<\/span>those days that are past, far too joyous to last<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2019Neath the elms of our old Trinity,<\/span><\/p>\n

Then we\u2019ll sing to our old Trinity,<\/span>
\n<\/span>to our dear old Alma Mater Trinity,<\/span>
\n<\/span>We\u2019re together today, And tomorrow away,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Far away from our old Trinity.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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