Songs/Oath Flashcards
Beta Hymn
(Delta Simga Theta, How We Love Thy Name)
Delta Simga Theta, how we love thy name and thy blessed Sisterhood. Thru the coming years may we bring thee fame, And ne’er forget the things for which you stood. Oh! How we love thee, dear old Delta. Thru future years may we remember thee. Delta means devotion; Sigma, strong emotion; Theta means thankful that we’ve all known thee. Bonded by devotion, may we always be. Though we’re scattered far and wide. May no kind or kindred on our pathways rise. To break our Delta Sigma Theta ties.
Pyramid Hymn
Far in the distance is the goal for which we strive; laboring ever, may we all arrive! To the golden splendor, for which every heart doth yearn. We will pledge our honor, seeking more to learn. Delta Sigma Theta! Take, O take us to thy heart! Delta Sigma Theta! From us ne’er depart. Delta, O Delta, let us hear thy gentle voice. To hear the word, Delta, makes our hearts rejoice. Through we’re far, far from thee, yet our hearts would near thee be. Nearer to thy Chapter, nearer, near to thee.
Delta Sigma Theta! Take, O take us to thy heart! Delta Sigma Theta! From us ne’er depart.
I Would Be True
I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare, I would be brave, for there is much to dare.
I would be friend of all, the foe, the friendless; I would be gov ing, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift, I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.
Delta Prayer
O Heav’nly father, pour on us thy spirit. Send us Thy blessings in this hour with Thee. Grant us Thy fullness, Father we implore Thee, Bless our Sorority.
When daylight dies, And o’er us clam is hovering. Come to us then And whisper words of peace. Let us not close our eyes in restless slumber, Bid all our sorrows cease.
Make us to know. The richness of Thy love. Help us to live. As ideal Deltas should. Then when our task on dart, O Lord is ended, Grant us a home above.
Delta Sweetheart Song
She may be an Omega sweetheart, or the dream girl of A-Phi-A, she may wear a kappa diamond, or her love may a Sigma be. But if she wears the Delta symbol. Then her first love is D.S.T.
Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn (1st stanza)
Delta! With glowing hearts we praise thee, For the strength thy love be stows, For the flowing graces of they Sisterhood, And the pow’r that from it flows. Keep in us a strong endeavor, And our should to rapture raise. Delta lights the flame, and ever Warms our hearts her bond to praise.
CHORUS: Delta Sigma Theta! We rejoice in thee! Delta Sigma Theta! We pledge the loyalty! Devoted to truth, a bond of our youth, That keeps our hearts clean and pure to the end. The bright gleam of they vision has lighted the world; Delta Sigma Theta! Our Own!
Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn (2nd stanza)
Delta! With loyalty hearts we gather, To renew our vows of love; In the forceful bond of devoted trust, As our womanhood moves on. Strengthen in us, old or younger, As our ranks increase and grow. Delta’s ideals ever stronger, Glorious in our triumphant power.
CHORUS: Delta Sigma Theta! We rejoice in thee! Delta Sigma Theta! We pledge the loyalty! Devoted to truth, a bond of our youth, That keeps our hearts clean and pure to the end. The bright gleam of they vision has lighted the world; Delta Sigma Theta! Our Own!
Delta Mizpah
Dear sorors, now we must depart, Join hands in Delta’s chain. Let us be loyal, faithful, true in heart, And honor Delta’s precious name. Amen
Delta Oath line 1
I will strive to reach the highest educational, moral and spiritual efficiency which I can possibly attain.
Delta Oath line 2
I will never lower my aims for any temporary benefit which might be gained
Delta Oath line 3
I will endeavor to preserve my health, for however great one’s mental and moral strength may be, physical weakness prevents the accomplishment of much that otherwise might be done.
Delta Oath line 4
I will close my ears and seal my lips to slanderous gossip
Delta Oath line 5
I will labor to ennoble the ideals and purify the atmosphere of the home
Delta Oath line 6
I will protest against the double standards of morals
Delta Oath line 7
I will take an active interest in the welfare of my country, using my influence toward the enactment of laws for the protection of the unfortunate and weak and for the repeal of those depriving human beings of their privileges and rights.
Delta Oath line 8
I will never belittle any race and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand
Delta oath line 9
I will not shrink from undertaking what seems wise and good because handicaps or obstacles of any kind confront me, but striving to preserve a calm mind with a courageous spirit, barring bitterness from my heart,
I will strive all the more earnestly to reach the goal.
