WHAT SUNSHINE IS FOR THE RICH BLACK EARTH
What sunshine is for the rich black earth,
is true enlightenment for earth’s kinsmen.
Red gold is too of far lesser worth
than knowing God and what’s deep within one.
Though darkness storm us
in bright arms glorious
that light and warm us
our joy shines clear!
As gleams the sun, when by spring beguiled,
and in the summer sends warmth that’s healing,
all true enlightenment’s meek and mild,
so each heart’s drawn by its force appealing.
Though darkness storm us
in bright arms glorious
that light and warm us
is heartfelt bliss!
Like plants all flower and the young corn climbs
in long, warm days when the night seems farthest,
our youth, enlightened in northern climes,
will flower and promise a rich life-harvest.
Though darkness storm us
in bright arms glorious
that light and warm us
will all bear fruit!
Like birdsong deep in the leafy grove
that rings out sweetly in spring and summer,
the mother tongue that our youth’s lips moves
will ring out sweetly when light’s forthcoming.
Though darkness storm us
in bright arms glorious
that light and warm us
the voice sounds clear!
Our Lord God praises the light that burns,
as truth is loved, so is light’s ambition,
and with Our Lord, who all scoffing spurns,
the work begun here will gain fruition.
Though darkness storm us
in bright arms glorious
that light and warm us
may our school stand!
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