The Delta Kappa Gamma Song Words by Annie Webb Blanton and Cora M. Martin Music by Lillian Mohr Fox
Women teachers, to the calling, Firmly rally, never falling, Duty ne’er upon us palling, Staunch, courageous, we! Loyalty and trust e’er heeding, Mindful of our sisters needing, Aid and guiding from those leading, Helpful may we be! To Delta Kappa Gamma! Faith we pledge forever! Hand in hand our loyal band, Forward, moving ever Onward! ‘Tis our sisters need us, Courage, Faith and Honor lead us! Wrongs and truth and justice heed us, Firmly shall we stand!
Guardians of the faith yet sleeping, For our sister’s watch e’er keeping, Deeds of others now we’re reaping, We for others stand! To us pioneers have given; We return their gifts to heaven; Work for others, is the leaven, That inspires our band! Oh, Delta Kappa Gamma! In thy fold we gather; Unity and Liberty, Shall be our watchwords ever! Education e’er we’ll further; Each is bound to each as brother, With this faith in one another, We shall win, for aye!
Collect Give us, O Lord, realization of what our Organization stands for. With its high ideals always before us may our faith and courage never weaken. Grant that we may be steadfast in our purposes as we endeavor to meet the responsibilities and obligations set before us. Help us to be truly loyal, one to another, and may we strive to become more worthy members of our profession. And, as we pledge anew our services to our noble cause, may unity and co-operation continue unbroken to the end.
Responses Tune: Now the Day is Over
As we come together, May Thy blessing rest On this group, O Father, On each welcome guest, Give us joy in service, Grant that we may see When we help each other, We are serving Thee. Amen. By Elizabeth Nixon and Blanche Davidson
Grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy humility Let our minds be open, As we turn toward Thee. Teach us of Thy greatness, Give us of Thy strength Clothe us with Thy wisdom, To seek and teach Thy truth. Amen By Marie and Helen Sloan