Ecclesiae et Litteris
(For Church and Learning)
An Anthem for the 150th Anniversary of King
Did he suspect, that reverend son, reflecting in his glory grove, how like his father’s forge his dream would be-a college smelting lives Ecclesiae et Litteris?
From Appalachian ore its sons and later daughters, too, would mint; set free each mind by freeing arts; for service then each heart refine Ecclesiae et Litteris.
The Oval, with its twin foci, apt center of our common life- as place to place it links, so heart to mind and work to prayer it binds Ecclesiae et Litteris.
The Celtic Cross, its circle just, the vision of our worship is; proclaims an ancient faith, yet new in those it finds and grasps afresh Ecclesiae et Litteris.
Sometimes the flame will flicker, light grow dim. Yet in such times a Voice (though still and small) tornado strong will murmur in our ears and hearts: “Ecclesiae et Litteris.”
Yes, memories and ties we’ll cherish, sing our hails to King’s fair dream; but when we’re memories ourselves, O, may our heirs still heed this summons: “Ecclesiae et Litteris.”
©Copyright assigned to King University by John Craig McDonald