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AN ALPHA O HYMN III.

T U N E : Sun of my Soul ETHEL HAUSMAN ( E ) Life, let not joys increase
Nor love nor labor cease
Dear Alpha O, in varied ways Until the evening's peace;
We laud thy name and sing thy praise!
Toward thee our hearts will ever yearn. Goodnight then, Alpha O.
For thou dost all our love return. Goodnight,

Goodnight then, Alpha O.

As sisters must we ever strive PLEDGING SONG
To aid each other to arrive
At our ideal's perfect goal, T U N E : How Can I Leave Thee
A f u l l , expanded human soul.
Words by V I R G I N I A W I T H E R S ( n , '09)
May all our thoughts unselfish be
While we remain as one in thee, I.
And culture, gentleness, and truth Hail pledges, enter; warm hearts await you here.
Be the preceptors of our youth. Our open door proclaims welcome sincere.

To thee our praise and love we'll give, Long may the red and white,
But better far, for thee we'll live, Long may the ruby's light,
That Alpha O may ever be Wayfaring hearts invite
Thy symbol of nobility!
To Alpha O.
GOODNIGHT SONG
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T U N E : Stars of the Summer Night See round you gathered sisters and comrades true
See how the mystic ring now encircles you!
Words by VIRGINIA W I T H E R S (IT, '09)
May you be strong to stand
I. Firm and faithful to our band
Hand struck in loyal hand
Come all ye spirits rare,
Loved faces ever fair, I n Alpha O.
Firm friends beyond compare,

Goodnight in Alpha O.
Goodnight,

Goodnight in Alpha O.

II.

Gay nonsense, frolic, fun,
Can time so quickly run?
E'er our parting one by one,

Goodnight in Alpha O.
Goodnight,

Goodnight in Alpha O.