Prince, in these Collegiate bowers,

Where Science, leagued with holier truth,

Guards the sacred heart of youth,

Solemn monitors are ours.

These reverend aisles, these hallowed towers,

Raised by many a hand august,

Are haunted by majestic Powers,

The memories of the Wise and Just,

Who, faithful to a pious trust,

Here, in the Founder’s spirit sought