Most schools probably have a school song, mostly I guess now it is in Malay. But the school I went to had this song that somehow you just cannot get it out of your mind, especially the first verse.
So why do I remember this now, well St Xavier's Institution in Penang, Malaysia is 222 years old.
All through our college a voice is resounding,
Promptly respond to your duty's sweet call,
Hearken you all for the trumpet is sounding,
Your mater's proclaiming her watchwords to all
Forward her children dear,
Ever with hearts sincere,
Render with joy to your mater her due,
All that is vile reject,
Heaven will e'er protect,
Sons of St Xavier's valiant and true,
Labour will conquer your motto still bearing,
Forward with courage in ways that are just,
True to your standard, be doing and daring,
As faithful Xaverians in Heaven your trust
Forward her children dear,
Ever with hearts sincere,
Render with joy to your mater her due,
All that is vile reject,
Heaven will e'er protect,
Sons of St Xavier's valiant and true!
Once a saint, always a saint. I studied in the school from 1976 to 1987.
Take care and be well.
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