Kudos to Mr. and Mrs. Pabsi (aka 'Cher Mel and Ate Bing Pablico) for writing such a beautiful and inspiration song, Light of the North, Light That Transforms, for the centennial celebration of Saint Louis University.
I know it's a bit late for my congratulatory greeting but it's not yet late for the centennial celebrations of SLU. Wish I were there.
LIGHT OF THE NORTH,
LIGHT THAT TRANSFORMS
(Lyrics: Mel Pablico/Music: Bing Pablico)
From a small beginning came
The little seed has fully grown
Now look at what you’ve become
A sturdy tree on its own
It was just one little spark
Now the flame is bright as day
Without knowledge, all is dark
But with your light we see the way
Refrain:
SLU, Light of the North
Shine through all directions
The wisdom you bring forth
Builds, inspires and reforms
SLU, Light of the North
A hundred years now
Through all the times
Continue to glow
Light that transforms!
As you continue with your mission
To touch more lives as you envision
Competence, creativity
You develop in me
Social involvement, Christian spirit
Are imbued within my heart
The future is truly bright
For I shine with such great light
(Repeat Refrain)
Bridge:
As I soar to greater heights
Your wisdom I will bring
The mission of your light
I will keep burning deep within
Through the next years that will pass
I promise to make you proud
With your values by my side
I will transform other lives!
(Repeat Refrain except last line 2x)
Shine forevermore
Through all the times
Continue to glow
Light that transforms…
Light that transforms!
