The Alma Mater

  • Words by F.L. Knowles, music by William B. Davis, both class of 1894

    Come, raise the song for Wesleyan

    Till night and echo send it back;

    Come, gather ‘round the dear old banner

    Emblazoned with the Red and Black!

    We'll all be young again together;

    Life's short—then fill with joy its span!

    The home of joy is Alma Mater

    Then hail! All hail to Wesleyan!

  • O ivied walls! O storied halls!

    O shrine of long ago!

    The altar fires our fathers lit

    Shall still more brightly glow.

    Come, throw away all thoughts of sorrow

    And give the night to mirth and song!

    If care must come, it comes tomorrow;

    Today our hearts are bold and strong.

    Our song is for the dear old College!

    Join hands and praise you while we can!

    Time ne'er shall shake our deep devotion

    Our deathless love for Wesleyan!

    (repeat chorus)