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Till the End – The CMC Anthem


We greet Thee glorious CMC

Our alma-mater proud and grand

Dreaming halls of fame

Ancient and great

Clad in Yellow, Green & Brown

At Thine hallowed Shrine, Thou Edith Brown

Has taught us love and not to count

Our fame, nor name

For it’s our worth

Our work is for a King

We Thy Magi bear Thee gift afar

Of frankincense, myrrh and gold

Our vision portion

And our strength

We will serve Thee till the end

The anthem of Christian Medical College Ludhiana (CMC Ludhiana), “Till the End,” embodies the ethos and guiding principles encapsulated in the institution’s vision, mission, and motto.

Here’s how the lyrics align and interpret these foundational elements:

  1. Vision Reflection: The anthem’s lines “Dreaming halls of fame, Ancient and great” and “Our vision portion and our strength” resonate with the vision statement’s goal to provide comprehensive training that leads to the advancement of medical knowledge and research. The vision of reaching “primarily the unreached communities of India or elsewhere as needed” is lyrically mirrored in “We Thy Magi bear Thee gift afar,” suggesting the bringing of gifts (skills, knowledge, compassion) to those most in need, much like the Magi brought gifts to the newborn King.

  2. Mission Alignment: The mission of CMC Ludhiana is deeply rooted in serving the health needs of India through training in various health professions and providing holistic health services. The line in the anthem, “We will serve Thee till the end,” echoes this commitment to persistent and enduring service. The reference to “Our alma-mater proud and grand” and “At Thine hallowed Shrine, Thou Edith Brown” highlights the historical and spiritual heritage of the college, honoring its founder and emphasizing the mission to serve through education and health care in the name of Christ.

  3. Motto Embodiment: The CMC motto “My work is for a king” is a profound declaration of the service-oriented ethos of the institution, emphasizing that the work done by its community is in service to a higher authority, symbolically to Christ as King. This is directly echoed in the anthem through the repeated affirmations of serving and bearing gifts, which metaphorically represent the services provided by CMC to the wider community, akin to offerings to a King.

  4. Symbolic Use of Colors and Gifts: The colors mentioned in the anthem, “Yellow, Green & Brown,” could symbolize various aspects of the institution’s life and environment—yellow representing warmth and energy, green symbolizing growth and life, and brown indicating the earth and humility. The mention of “frankincense, myrrh, and gold” as gifts parallels the biblical gifts to Christ, symbolizing prayer and intercession, mortality and suffering, and kingship, respectively, reflecting the holistic approach to health care (spiritual, physical, and governance).

  5. Teachings of Edith Brown: The mention of Edith Brown in the anthem underlines the foundational teachings she imparted—love and selflessness, which are critical to the medical profession. “Has taught us love and not to count / Our fame, nor name” reinforces the idea of selfless service beyond personal glory, aligning with the mission of serving all communities, regardless of religious or social status.

In summary, the anthem “Till the End” serves as a lyrical embodiment of Christian Medical College Ludhiana’s foundational beliefs and commitments, weaving together the institution’s legacy, mission, vision, and ethos in a poetic tribute that calls for enduring service and dedication to health care and education.

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