Virtues Anthem

Lyrics by Jude Reid To the tune of Veni Veni Emmanuel

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O come o come ye seven virtues bright
And lead this soul from darkness into light
Let courage be my armour and my shield
With virtue as my guide I shall not yield
O come o come ye seven virtues bright
And lead this soul from darkness into light

O let my spirit hear ambition's call
To strive and rise and never fear to fall
Let flames of holy fervour fill my soul
I shall not cease until I reach my goal
O come o come ye seven virtues bright
And lead this soul from darkness into light

I pray that every day my wisdom grow
That I in turn may teach on what I know
To know the truths of all the world I yearn-
Till my last breath I shall not cease to learn
O come o come ye seven virtues bright
And lead this soul from darkness into light

Oh holy virtue grant that I be proud 
To own my sins and speak my virtues loud
No falsehoods vile, false modesty or shame
Shall tarnish the bright glory of my name
O come o come ye seven virtues bright
And lead this soul from darkness into light

All ills I will ensure for duty's sake
A valiant heart may cease but never break
To kinsman, to lover, and to friend
My loyalty shall be without an end 
O come o come ye seven virtues bright
And lead this soul from darkness into light

With vigilance I strive that I perceive
Those liars who dissemble and deceive
May sinners fear my name across the land
May traitors perish weeping at my hand
O come o come ye seven virtues bright
And lead this soul from darkness into light

When hard I work with hand and heart and mind
Prosperity shall follow close behind
I shall make use of every throne I earn
That other men shall prosperous be in turn
O come o come ye seven virtues bright
And lead this soul from darkness into light