Ad Fontes!

Ad fontes! Ad fontes! The source of all Good—
  To streams of pure learning,
  To God understood!
To God who alone will dismantle falsehood,
  To God and His Scriptures,
  Where on we have stood.

Ad fontes! Ad fontes! The source of all Light—
  To rivers of Mercy
  That flow from Him bright!
To God who alone every evil will smite;
  To God and His Bible,
  Our goal and delight.

Ad fontes! Ad fontes! The source of all Truth—
  To courses of knowledge,
  To Peace that will soothe!
To God, who defends against error uncouth;
  To God and His Word
  Which renews now our youth!

Ad fontes! Ad fontes! The source of all Life—
  To rivers of blessing
  That flowed from that strife!
To Jesus who conquered Hell, Death, and dark night;
  To that Living Word
  Which is sharp as a knife!

Ad fontes! Ad fontes! The source of all Grace—
  The Law and Commandments
  Marked out for our days!
To good works prepared from most ancient of days;
  To God, holy, triune,
  Be all endless praise! 

- D. Benning