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Attachment C
The Official National Fraternity Hymn Words by A. L. Simpson - Music by John J. Erby (See Page 211 of “The History of Alpha Phi Alpha, A Development in College Life ~18th Printing” for score) Verse 1
Verse 3
In our dear, A Phi A, fraternal spirit binds
College days swiftly pass, imbued with mem’ries fond.
All the noble, the true and courageous.
And the recollection slowly fades away.
Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all Mankind,
Our renowned A Phi A and dear fraternal bond.
are the aims of our dear Fraternity.
May they ever abide and with us stay.
Chorus
Chorus (All)
Alpha Phi Alpha, the pride of our hearts
Alpha Phi Alpha, the pride of our hearts
and loved by us dearly art thou.
and loved by us dearly art thou.
We cherish thy precepts, thy banner shall be raised.
We cherish thy precepts, thy banner shall be raised.
To thy glory, thy honor, and renown.
To thy glory, thy honor, and renown.
Verse 2 (Solo Only) We hold ever aloft, noble ideals and aims, carrying out earth’s and heaven’s grand command. Our true hearts ever strive, success’ goal to gain. That our Fraternity’s praises may be sung. Chorus (All) Alpha Phi Alpha; the pride of our hearts and loved by us dearly art thou. We cherish thy precepts, thy banner shall be raised. To thy glory, thy honor, and renown.
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