LUX ORIENS
by Manoling V. Francisco, S.J.

On this isle of Cebu, light has dawned
From the old Middle Kingdom
Through the sons of Ignatius, faith was sown
Gratefully we sing

Clothed with Competence, Conscience and Compassion
We march to the beat of heroism
Armed with zeal for justice, truth and peace
We, Ateneo Hearters sing

Refrain:

Lux Oriens, Lux Oriens
A light arising in the Land of the Morning
Lux Oriens, Lux Oriens
We bring Your light to banish darkness in the world
Lux Oriens, Lux Oriens
We seek to be Your light and keep hearts burning
Lux Oriens, Lux Oriens
We are Your heart igniting all the world

Soaring high where Magis eagles fly
We reach for You, Holy Light
Heeding now, the Sacred Heart of God
We love and serve humanity

(Repeat Refrain)