With music by our music Masters (melody by Liam Maguire, harmonised by Nicholas E Lloyd) and words by Headmaster Ferdi McDermott, this hymn expresses the true spirit of our College and its mission : to build a spiritual community of learning and prayer for the good of the Church and the world. Out of the darkness comes the light Which from the east dispels our night; And so the never conquered sun Gives man each day a call: Work with gladness til the day is over. And so from north, south, east and west, Our gracious Lord has thought it best To bring us to this house of prayer To read and learn and play And to learn to live with one another. For every man who joins us here Will soon become a brother dear, For while the world be harsh and cruel The rule for us is love That each man may find his way to wisdom. For love of Beauty, goodness, truth Forged in the fire and force of youth Laurels of learning, by God’s grace To love and lead His world. Princes, we will wear our crowns to serve Him. And all we do, will do it well. Work of our hands and minds will tell That while we strive, we strive for Him Who gave his life and death, That we might in Heaven live Forever. So when we run, we run to win And to love best, we flee from sin; That fit in body, mind and heart, We may begin our task: We shall build a house that lasts forever! And when we’ve lived for Him alone, Casting our crowns before His throne, As children we will stand again Before our Shepherd King. “Come”, He’ll say, “my brothers, join my Table.” So, Shepherd King, from nations call More saints and scholars to this hall That with our brothers we may sing; A hymn of thund'ring praise: To the Trinity, One God, be Glory. (Ferdi McDermott)