[1] It was written by James Southall Wilson, a William & Mary alumnus from the class of 1904.
Hark the students' voices swelling, Strong and true and clear, Alma Mater's love they're telling, Ringing far and near.
'Chorus:' William and Mary loved of old, Hark upon the gale, Hear the thunder of our chorus, Alma Mater hail!
Iron shod or golden sandaled, Shall the years go by, Still our hearts shall weave about thee, Love that cannot die.
God, our Father, hear our voices, Listen to our cry, Bless the College of our fathers,1 Let her never die.