Official School Hymn
On Earth We Rise
Motto: "In God We Trust • Strive to Excel"
The institutional anthem of St. Francis Girls Senior Suwerwa — sung at Monday and Friday assemblies, Thanksgiving services, holy mass, and national school celebrations.
Stanza 1
On Earth we rise, like a city on the mountain,
O yes, like a city on a mountain!
Taking up the challenge, being seen across the world,
O yes, being seen right across the world!
We aim at the sun and we know we’ll reach the top,
O yes, we know we’ll reach the top!
And with God on our side, we know the sky is the limit,
O yes, the sky is the limit!
O yes, like a city on a mountain!
Taking up the challenge, being seen across the world,
O yes, being seen right across the world!
We aim at the sun and we know we’ll reach the top,
O yes, we know we’ll reach the top!
And with God on our side, we know the sky is the limit,
O yes, the sky is the limit!
Refrain / Chorus
Now let us rise, and shine!
Let’s work even harder than before,
Yes, let us rise and shine,
We are the best ’cause we trust in the Lord!
Let’s work even harder than before,
Yes, let us rise and shine,
We are the best ’cause we trust in the Lord!
Stanza 2
The Christian faith that holds us all together,
O yes, it holds us together!
Teaching us good morals within Christian love,
O yes, within Christian love!
Invigorates when weary, and sanctifies our joy,
O yes, it sanctifies our joy!
Lays foundations of life, and gives us hope on earth,
O yes, it gives us hope on earth!
O yes, it holds us together!
Teaching us good morals within Christian love,
O yes, within Christian love!
Invigorates when weary, and sanctifies our joy,
O yes, it sanctifies our joy!
Lays foundations of life, and gives us hope on earth,
O yes, it gives us hope on earth!
Stanza 3
We thank the Lord for St. Francis Suwerwa,
O yes, St. Francis Suwerwa!
Guiding the girl child for the benefit of Kenya,
O yes, the youth of Kenya!
Generations of young women will always be grateful,
O yes, will always be grateful!
We pray that St. Francis remain a shining beacon,
Forever and ever, Amen!
O yes, St. Francis Suwerwa!
Guiding the girl child for the benefit of Kenya,
O yes, the youth of Kenya!
Generations of young women will always be grateful,
O yes, will always be grateful!
We pray that St. Francis remain a shining beacon,
Forever and ever, Amen!
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