REPUBLIC ACT NO.

1425
AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE
CURRICULA OF ALL PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE
SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES COURSES ON
THE LIFE, WORKS
AND WRITINGS OF JOSE
RIZAL, PARTICULARLY HIS
NOVELS NOLI ME
TANGERE AND EL
FILIBUSTERISMO,
AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING
AND
DISTRIBUTION THEREOF, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, today, more than
any other period of our
history, there is a need for a
re-
dedication to the ideals of
freedom and nationalism for
which our heroes lived and
died;
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425
AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE
CURRICULA OF ALL PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE
SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES COURSES ON
THE LIFE, WORKS
AND WRITINGS OF JOSE
RIZAL, PARTICULARLY HIS
NOVELS NOLI ME
TANGERE AND EL
FILIBUSTERISMO,
AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING
AND
DISTRIBUTION THEREOF, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, today, more than
any other period of our
history, there is a need for a
re-
dedication to the ideals of
freedom and nationalism for
which our heroes lived and
died;
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425
AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE
CURRICULA OF ALL PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE
SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES COURSES ON
THE LIFE, WORKS
AND WRITINGS OF JOSE
RIZAL, PARTICULARLY HIS
NOVELS NOLI ME
TANGERE AND EL
FILIBUSTERISMO,
AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING
AND
DISTRIBUTION THEREOF, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, today, more than
any other period of our
history, there is a need for a
re-
dedication to the ideals of
freedom and nationalism for
which our heroes lived and
died;
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE CURRICULA OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATESCHOOLS, COLLEGES
AND UNIVERSITIES COURSES ON THE LIFE, WORKSAND WRITINGS OF JOSE RIZAL, PARTICULARLY HIS NOVELS NOLI
METANGERE AND EL FILIBUSTERISMO, AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING ANDDISTRIBUTION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

WHEREAS, today, more than any other period of our history, there is a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom
and nationalism for which our heroes lived and died;

WHEREAS, it is meet that in honoring them, particularly the national hero and patriot, Jose Rizal, we remember with
special fondness and devotion their lives and works that have shaped the national character;

WHEREAS, it is meet that in

honoring them, particularly
the national hero and patriot,
Jose Rizal, we remember with
special fondness and
devotion their lives and
works that
have shaped the national
character;
WHEREAS, the life, works and
writing of Jose Rizal,
particularly his novels Noli
Me
Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, are a constant
and inspiring source of
patriotism with
which the minds of the youth,
especially during their
formative and decisive years
in
school, should be suffused
WHEREAS, it is meet that in honoring them, particularly the national hero and patriot,Jose Rizal, we remember with
special fondness and devotion their lives and works thathave shaped the national character;

WHEREAS, the life, works and writing of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli MeTangere and El Filibusterismo, are a
constant and inspiring source of patriotism with which the minds of the youth, especially during their formative and
decisive years in school, should be suffused;

WHEREAS, all educational institutions are under the supervision of, and subject to regulation by the State, and all
schools are enjoined to develop moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience and to teach the duties of
citizenship; Now, therefore
 2. THE 19TH CENTURY PHILIPPINES
Social Structure
- The Philippine society was predominantly feudalistic.
- This was the result of the Spanish land holding improved upon the country with the
arrival of the conquistadores.
- The indios (natives) were exploited by the elite class
- They were drafted for manual labour.
- The Spaniards exacted all forms of taxes and tributes.
Peninsulares- friars, Spanish officials
Insulares- favored natives, mestizos, creollos

Political System
- The Philippines was governed by Spain through the Ministro de Ultramar based in
Madrid.
- Central Government
Governador- General - King of Spain’s representative in governmental
affairs.
Vice – Royal patron over religious affairs.
Chief executive- issued orders and proclamations
Ex-officio – president of the Royal Audiencia
Commander-in-chief of the colonial armed forces
- Provincial Government – ALCADIA
Alcalde Mayor or Civil Governor (head)
- City Government- CABILDO or AYUNTAMIENTO (head)
Two alcaldes en- ordinario
- Local Government Unit – PUEBLO or TOWN
Gobernador Cillo or Town Mayor (head)
- Chief executive
- chief judge
- Smallest Government Unit – BARANGAY or BARRIO
Cabeza se barangay (head)
- to collect taxes and tributes from the constituents
- received 2% of the tax collection aside from the 4 % of the Sanctorum (3
events collected each year intended for All Saint’s Day, Holy Thursday and
Corpus Christi.)
- Guardia Civil
Organized in 1867
Corps of native police led by Spanish officers.
In 1880’s feared instrument of summary arrest of any persons denounced by
friars as filibusteros.
- Royal Audiencia
Highest court of the colony
Headed the judicial system
Auditor of the government finances
High council to which government affairs were reffered

Natives learned also about the American and French revolution which
provided inspiration to them.
3. The Secularization Movement
Council of Trent (1545-1563) – decided that parishes were to be
administered by Secular (local) priest.
Gradually, the secularization movement became racial and national
conflict among friars curates and the seculars.
4. The Liberal Administration of Carlos Maria dela Torre (1869-1871)
Well-loved Spanish Governor-general
- Avoided extravagance and lived a simple life
- Abolished flogging
- Allowed Filipinos to form Comite de Reformadores
- Implemented the Moret Decree of 1870
5. The Cavite Mutiny
Rafael Izquierdo (1871-1873) replaced dela Torre
- “with the crucifix in one hand and a sword in the other.”
- Repealed the exemption from rendering the POLO and the payment of
tribute.
January 20, 1872
- About 200 Filipino soldiers and workers in the Cavite Arsenal revolted.
- Led by Seregeant Fernando La Madrid.
- Through the punitive force ordered by Izquierdo La Madrid was killed.
6. The Execution of GOMBURZA
- Izquierdo magnified the mutiny as a full of blown conspiracy against the
Spanish rule allegedly instigated by fathers:
Mariano Gomez
Jose Burgos
Jacinto Zamora
- Found guilty in a “mock-trial”
- Sentence to die by garrote.
February 17, 1872
- The three priest were executed in Bagumbayan
- The vast crown present removed their hats and knelt down in prayer.
-Fr. Meliton Martinez, the liberal archbishop of Manila
refused to defrock the three priests
ordered the continuous tolling of bells during the execution
Result
- GOMBURZA- password of Katipunan.
- “remember GomBurZa”- slogan of the propaganda.
7. The Propaganda Movement
Three major factors for the peaceful campaign for reforms
- Emergence of Filipino middle class.
- Liberal administration of Carlos Maria dela Torre
- Execution of GOMBURZA.
Propagandists- simply reformers
- No intention of achieving social changes through armed struggle or
revolution.
Objectives of the Movement
- Assimilation of the colony as a regular province of Spain.
- Secularization of parishes
- Restoration of the Filipino representation in the Spanish Cortés.
- Fundamental freedom of speech of the press, assembly and religion.
Known Member of the Propaganda Movement
Jose Rizal
Conscience of the movement\
Marcelo H. Del Pilar
Greatest political analyst
Founded the Diariong Tagalog

Graciano Lopez Jaena

Prince of Filipino Orators
Contributed the satirical novel, Fray Botod
Founded the newspaper, La Solidaridad
Pedro Paterno
Doctor of Law
Wrote “Ninay”
Published Sampaguitas
Gregorio Sanciangco
Lawyer and economist
Produced the book, El progreso de Filipinas
8. Masonry and Counter Propaganda
Masonry
-Popular organization for the Filipino exiles
-Championed the rights and liberal reforms for all.
Masonic Lodges Founded
Revolucion
-By Jaena at Barcelona
Solidaridad
-Be Del Pilar and Julio Liprente
Nilad
-Serrano Laktaw
Counter Propagandists
Pablo Feced (Quioquiap)
-A journalist whose writings express hatred and contempt for the
reformists.
-Published Filipinas: Ezbozos Y Pinceladas
Wenceslao Retana (Desenganos)
-A rabid defender of Frailocracy.
Fr. Jose Rodriguez (OSA)
-Concentrated his tirades against Jose Rizal
-Wrote “Caiingat Cayo” a searing attack on the Noli Me Tangere
9. La Liga Filipina
Jose Basa helped in drafting the constitution.
July 3, 1892- formal organization at Rajah Matanda in Tondo
President- Ambrosio Salvadro
Fiscal- Agustin Dela Rosa
Treasurer- Bonifacio Arevalo
Secretary- Deodato Arellano
Governing Body
- Supreme Council
- Provincial Council
- Popular Council

10 centavos – monthly due of each member

Liga- short-lived (3 days only)
- Three days after founding, Jose Rizal was arrested and deported to
Dapitan on orders to Governor General Eulogio Despujol.
10. Failure of the Reform Movement
Canovite System
-The compromise between the Spanish liberals and the conservatives to
rotate between themselves the control of the government.
Problems encountered by the Propagandists
-Inadequacy of Finances
-Funds from the Philippines stopped.
La Solidaridad ceased its publication (November 15, 1895)
-Funds from subscription also stopped.
Personal and health Problems
-Homesickness
-Differences and conflicts opinions.
Del PIlar and Jaena were compelled to change their political platform from
assimilation to separation on revolt.
-Two months after La Solidaridad folded up, Jaena died.
-Del Pilar died on July 4, 1896
11. The Philippine Revolution of 1896
Andres Bonifacio- a radical member of the Liga initiated of the Katipunan
or KKK.
Primary Objectives of Katipunan
-To unite Filipinos and struggle for the separation from spain through
armed conflict.
August 22,1896
-Katipunan had conference in Balintawak.
-Philippine Revolution begun with tearing of their CEDULAS.

What is the greatest contribution of Dr Jose Rizal in our history?

He has been instrumental in the Filipino's bid towards independence and several developments in various
sectors. Rizal also made contributions to Philippine art, literature, and medicine, which continues to fascinate
his countrymen today. Rizal's love for the Philippines was evident in nearly all his actions
4. THE LIFE OF JOSE RIZAL
1. Birth
Born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna
 Baptized José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso
Realonda on June 22, 1861 by Fr. Rufino Collantes
Died: December 30, 1896, Rizal Park, Manila
Spouse: Josephine Bracken (m. 1896–1896)
Siblings: Paciano Rizal, Saturnina Hidalgo, Josefa Mercado, MORE
Nicknames: Dr. Jose Rizal, Jose, Jose P. Rizal, Pepe
Parents: Teodora Alonso Realonda, Francisco Mercado, Francisco Rizal
2. Ancestry
Jose Rizal was a product of mixed ancestry.
His father was a great grandson of Domingo Lamco
Lakandula, the last king of Tondo was his maternal ancestor
Eugenio Ursua, Jose Rizal’s maternal great-great grandfather
3. Rizal’s Family Tree and Ancestry

4. Jose Rizal’s Childhood Unhappy Instances

Seeing the Guardia Civil Lieutenant caning and injuring some unarmed
and unaggressive villagers.
When his mother was sent to jail for the malicious charge that she and
her brother Jose Alberto tried to poison the latter’s wife.
5. Early Influences
He familiarized alphabet at the age of 3
At the age of 8, he wrote “Sa Aking mga Kabata”
Ang kwento ng Gamu-gamo
Jose Rizal embraced education that gives him enlightenment.
6. Formal Education
Studied Latin, Spanish
Took entrance exam in Letran/ Ateneo
Studies at UST
Education in Europe
Decided to study first in Barcelona, but it’s expensive.
Transferred to Madrid in Central University.
7. Rizal the Student Activist
Miguel De Morayta – Rizal’s favorite teacher.
Nicanor Reyes- founder of FEU.
Paris to Berlin
Rizal enhance his skills in medicine.
8. Six months’ Sojourn in the Philippines
Plans to go back in the Philippines to rind out for himself how the Noli
was affecting his compatriots & Spaniards.
To operate on his mother’s eyes.
A special committee was created by the religious authorities to review the
Noli Me Tangere.
Rizal received threats
-Governor Emilio Ferrero provided him a personal body guard.
-He got involved also in the Calamba Agrarian Affair
-Jose T. de Andrade- Rizal’s bodyguard
9. As an Active Propagandist
While annotating Succesos de las Islas Filipinas. He wrote the sequel to
the Noli offered financial- Valenteen.
September 18, 1891- published El Filibusterismo
10. Rizal’s Exile to Dapitan
June 26, 1892
-Arrived in the Philippines despite the advice of his family
July 6, 1892
- Summoned to Malacañang Palace.
Jose Rizal was charged of the following:
Bringing w/him from HK probes frailes.
Dedicating the El Filibusterismo in memory of GomBurZa.
Advocating separatist ideas
Undermining Spanish authorities.
Uprooting from loyal Filipinos their Faith
July 14, 1892
-Jose Rizal was escorted for exile to Dapitan.
Jose Rizal in Dapitan
As a Farmer
-Purchased 16 hectares of agricultural land
-Built a house, school and medical clinic.
-Helped by his pupils in planting various crops/ plants
-Introduced modern farm methods used in Europe
-Imported several agricultural equipment from the U.S
As a Business Man
-Engaged in copra and abaca trading together w/ Ramon Carreon.
-Also engaged in Fishing Business
-Requested the assistance of Manuel Hidalgo
-Most Profitable Business > Abaca Trading
-Established Farmer’s Cooperative Association (FCA)

To curb Chinese control of business in locality.
As an Engineer
Provided the town with a water system
-Directed a mountain stream kl away to supply water the town.
Planned new street layouts
-w/c provided lighting system
made a relief map of Mindanao in the main plaza of Dapitan
Drained marshes.
As a Scientist and Inventor
oBuilt a collection of shells
oDiscovered rare specimens
oExplored Dapitan and sent Ateneo Museum and Dresden Various
Specimen
As a Pharmacologist
oResearched the medical values of plants
oStudied the tuber “Nami”
As a Botanist
oEstablished a herbarium
oInvented a brick-making machine
oIntroduced a hemp-stripping machine
Species named after Rizal
Draco Rizali – Flying Lizard
Rachophorous Rizali – Frog
Apogonia Rizali- Beetle

As a Doctor
oPracticed Ophthalmology
-Performed second operation on his mother’s eye.
oPayment for his Service
-Rich - proportionate to their capacity to pay
-Poor – free medical services
oHis fame as eye doctor spread far even from distant Hong Kong
-George Taufer came for treatment accompanied by Josephine Bracken
oBuilt small lodging houses
-“Casitas de Salud”
As a Teacher
Built a School
-Taught academic and vocational training
-Integrated learning toward home and community development
-Charged NO tuition fee.
Academic Training
-Taught 3R’S – reading, ‘riting and rithmetic
-Geometry, Geography, History, Languages
-Physical components of his curriculum
Boxing, swimming, wrestling and arnis
11. Rizal and the Katipunan
June 21, 1896
-Dr. Pio Valenzuela visited Jose Rizal in Dapitan
Jose Rizal disapproved the plan of the Katipunan to rescue him from exile
-He promised not to escape from Dapitan.
-He has a pending application to be a volunteer doctor for Spanish troops
fighting in the Cuban Revolution.
12. The End of His Exile
July 30, 1896
-Governor General Ramon Blanco approved his petition to go to Cuba.
July 31 – to Manila
September 3- off to Barcelona
September 30- Nearing Malta
October 6 – arrived in Barcelona then off to Manila
November 3- arrived in Manila

13. Trial and Execution of Jose Rizal

Charges against Jose Rizal
Founding illegal association
Promoting and inducing rebellion.
Luis Taviel de Andrade
-Defended Jose Rizal in the Military Court
Captain Francisco de Olive
-Gathered evidences of guilt against Jose Rizal
Colonel Rafael Dominguez
-Conducted the preliminary investigation
Jose Rizal was subjected to continuous interrogation for two days
WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF HIS COUNSEL.
-Participation in various political activities
-Membership in Masonic lodges
-Appointment as honorary President of the Katipunan
-Pio Valenzuela’s meeting with him at Dapitan
-Implicating of arrested Katipuneros implicating him.
Paciano (brother of Jose Rizal)
-Tortured almost to dead
-Brought home in stretcher, paralyzed and speechless
Rafael Dominguez
-Despite inconclusive evidences, recommended speedy trial
Judge Advocate General Nicolas dela Peña
-Approved a trial by a military court.
Trial Proper
Lieutenant Enrique de Alcocer
-Opened with the description of the bloody revolutions in the Philippines
and Cuba.
-Showed that Rizal’s writings were designed to incite anti-friar, anti-
Spanish and separatist sentiments
-Exposed Rizal as the “soul of the rebellion, a dedicated agitator of the
native masses.”
-Directed the supreme council of the Katipunan
-Ask for the death penalty be imposed on Rizal.
Luis Taviel de Andrade
-Incidences and circumstances against Rizal
Occurred several years before the revolution broke out.
-Cited some technicalities of the Law.
Rizal’s guilt had not been proven by reliable witness, nor by expert
testimony or documentary or official evidences.
-On the charges of founding illegal association
The constitution of the Liga did not specify any illegal objective
The Liga was short-lived.
Jose Rizal
“I had nothing to do whatsoever with political affairs from July 6, 1892-
June 1, 1896.”
Valenzuela’s meeting in dapitan
Argued:
-If he had known, the date and time of Revolution he would have avoided
arrest.
Disapproved the prosecutor’s allegation that he was the leader of the
revolutionists.
-“What kind of chief is he whose followers say ‘yes’ and he says ‘no’.?” –
J.Rizal
December 28,1896
-Gov. General Camilo Polavieja
Signed and affirm the death warrant
December 29, 1896
-Rizal was notified of the decision of the court.
-Verdict – death by musketry (firing squad)
-At first, he refused to sign the death warrant
14. The Last Day (Before the Execution)
Received a letter of execution: members of the family, priests, a newspaper
man and his defense counsel
Jose Rizal wrote a letter to his brother Paciano.
His mother arrived at 4 o’clock pm.
One by one his family members came
Narcisa- received a reclining wicker chair and pen from J.Rizal
Angelica- received a handkerchief from J.Rizal.
Mauricio- received a watch and belt from J.Rizal.
Trinidad- received an alcohol burner from J.Rizal.
Wrote a letter to his family
-Asking for forgiveness
-Giving thanks to God
-Asking them to love one another specially their parents
-How he will be buried and what to put on his tomd
-Take care of Josephine Bracken
(Josephine live with the family of Jose Rizal after his death but after a
year went back to Hong Kong)
15. The Execution
December 30, 1896
-Rizal was dressed in black and his arms were loosely bound, elbow to
elbow.
-Flanked by the following:
Luis Taviel de Andrade
Fr. Villaclara
Fr. Estanilao March
Firing Squad
-Composed of 8 Filipino Soldiers with another line of Spanish soldiers.
He was given crucifix to kiss.
-The military physician, Dr. Felipe Ruiz y Castillo felt his pulse and found
it normal.
Requested two things:
-Facing the firing squad (it was not given)
-Sparing his head from the bullets
After the signal of the captain, 3 bullets simultaneously pierced his body.
In the background could be heard the shouts “Viva España” means “Death to
traitors”
5. SELECTED POEMS OF JOSE RIZAL
1. Sa Aking mga Kabata
Sa Aking Mga Kabata
Kapagka ang baya’y sadyang umiibig
Sa kanyang salitang kaloob ng langit,
Sanlang kalayaan nasa ring masapit
Katulad ng ibong nasa himpapawid.
Pagka’t ang salita’y isang kahatulan
Sa bayan, sa nayo’t mga kaharian,
At ang isang tao’y katulad, kabagay
Ng alin mang likha noong kalayaan.
Ang hindi magmahal sa kanyang salita
Mahigit sa hayop at malansang isda,
Kaya ang marapat pagyamaning kusa
Na tulad sa inang tunay na nagpala.
Ang wikang Tagalog tulad din sa Latin
Sa Ingles, Kastila at salitang anghel,
Sapagka’t ang Poong maalam tumingin
Ang siyang naggawad, nagbigay sa atin.
Ang salita nati’y huwad din sa iba
Na may alfabeto at sariling letra,
Na kaya nawala’y dinatnan ng sigwa
Ang lunday sa lawa noong dakong una.
 3. To The Filipino Youth
To the Philippine Youth
Unfold, oh timid flower!
Lift up your radiant brow,
This day, Youth of my native strand!
Your abounding talents show
Resplendently and grand,
Fair hope of my Motherland!
Soar high, oh genius great,
And with noble thoughts fill their mind;
The honor's glorious seat,
May their virgin mind fly and find
More rapidly than the wind.
Descend with the pleasing light
Of the arts and sciences to the plain,
Oh Youth, and break forthright
The links of the heavy chain
That your poetic genius enchain.
See that in the ardent zone,
The Spaniard, where shadows stand,
Doth offer a shining crown,
With wise and merciful hand
To the son of this Indian land.
You, who heavenward rise
On wings of your rich fantasy,
Seek in the Olympian skies
The tenderest poesy,
More sweet than divine honey;
You of heavenly harmony,
On a calm unperturbed night,
Philomel's match in melody,
That in varied symphony
Dissipate man's sorrow's blight
You at th' impulse of your mind
The hard rock animate
 And your mind with great pow'r consigned
Transformed into immortal state
The pure mem'ry of genius great;
And you, who with magic brush
On canvas plain capture
The varied charm of Phoebus,
Loved by the divine Apelles,
And the mantle of Nature;
Run ! For genius' sacred flame
Awaits the artist's crowning
Spreading far and wide the fame
Throughout the sphere proclaiming
With trumpet the mortal's name
Oh, joyful, joyful day,
The Almighty blessed be
Who, with loving eagerness
Sends you luck and happiness
4. Through Education the Motherland Receives Light
THROUGH EDUCATION OUR MOTHERLAND RECEIVES LIGHT
The vital breath of prudent Education
Instills a virtue of enchanting power;
She lifts the motherland to highest station
And endless dazzling glories on her shower.
And as the zephyr's gentle exhalation
Revives the matrix of the fragrant flower,
So education multiplies her gifts of grace;
With prudent hand imparts them to the human race.
For her a mortal-man will gladly part
With all he has; will give his calm repose;
For her are born all science and all art,
That brows of men with laurel fair enclose.
As from the towering mountain's lofty heart
The purest current of the streamlet flows,
So education without stint or measure gives
Security and peace to lands in which she lives.
Where Education reigns on lofty seat
Youth blossoms forth with vigor and agility;
He error subjugates with solid feet,
And is exalted by conceptions of nobility.
She breaks the neck of vice and its deceit;
Black crime turns pale at Her hostility;
The barbarous nations She knows how to tame,
From savages creates heroic fame.
And as the spring doth sustenance bestow
On all the plants, on bushes in the mead,
Its placid plenty goes to overflow
And endlessly with lavish love to feed
The banks by which it wanders, gliding slow,
Supplying beauteous nature's every need;
So he who prudent Education doth procure
The towering heights of honor will secure.
From out his lips the water, crystal pure,
Of perfect virtue shall not cease to go.
With careful doctrines of his faith made sure,
The powers of evil he will overthrow,
Like foaming waves that never long endure,
But perish on the shore at every blow;
And from his good example other men shall learn
Their upward steps toward the heavenly paths to turn.
Within the breast of wretched humankind
She lights the living flame of goodness bright;
The hands of fiercest criminal doth bind
And in those breasts will surely pour delight
Which seek her mystic benefits to find,
Those souls She sets aflame with love of right.
It is a noble fully-rounded Education
That gives to life its surest consolation.
And as the mighty rock aloft may tower
Above the center of the stormy deep
In scorn of storm, or fierce Sou'wester's power,
Or fury of the waves that raging seep,
Until, their first mad hatred spent, they cower,
And, tired at last, subside and fall asleep, --
So he that takes wise Education by the hand,
Invincible shall guide the reigns of motherland.
On sapphires shall his service be engraved,
A thousand honors to him by his land be granted:
For in their bosoms will his noble sons have saved
Luxuriant flowers his virtue had transplanted:
And by the love of goodness ever lived,
The lords and governors will see implanted
To endless days, the Christian Education,
Within their noble, faith-enrapture nation.
And as in early morning we behold
The ruby sun pour forth resplendent rays;
And lovely dawn her scarlet and her gold,
Her brilliant colors all about her sprays;
So skillful noble Teaching doth unfold
To living minds, the joy of virtuous ways.
She offers our dear motherland the light
That leads us to immortal glory's height