For the occasion of 500 years of conversion (1521-2021) of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
Friends in the Lord we’ve come beneath thy banner
Quincentenary of your fall so blessed
You’re our inspiration, our Founder, Holy Father
Saint Ignatius, we hail...
All anew in Christ, you saw upon your cannoned knee
Willed for things of higher with your heart on fire
To serve God and His people for His Greater Glory
Saint Ignatius, we hail...
Loyal to our roots and treasures you’ve imparted
Nobler, humbler, stronger we grow with life’s trials
Purer keep our souls to make the Heaven surer
Saint Ignatius, we hail...
Lyrics and Melody by Fr. Rashmi M. Fernando, SJ
Sung By Jesuit Candidates 2021
Music by Asela P. Fernando
Digital Mixing & Mastering by Amila Dilhan (A3 Life Recording Studio)
Visuals by Dimanthinie De Silva
