Our Anthem
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:
- 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.
- 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 h 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, Thealthou 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
