School Anthem

School Anthem

Rich Toward God, Freely for Him

靠神满满丰盛,白白舍去为主

God’s reign comes in splendid power in the hearts of the elect

Calling in this needed hour, strong He speaks to full effect

Faithful to His constant Word proclaiming loud the glorious reign

King of Love, His heart is stirred, and He calls the lost again.

国度能力已经彰显,沛然降临子民心。

契机当前慈声呼唤,孜孜嘱咐我众听。

永恒圣道真挚应许,宣扬荣耀大君王,

心悸动,慈爱深,寻找迷羊步不停。

Chorus

Toward God, rich toward God

Heaven is ours!

Father’s bountiful grace, new life in the Son

Living by the Spirit’s power

Toward God, rich toward God,

Fill us to the brim!

O wealth accrued, joyful beatitude,

We cry, “Freely for him!”

We cry, “Freely for him!”

副歌

靠神满满丰盛,生命无所缺,

万福泉源圣父,生命根源耶稣,

大能圣灵赐恩丰富。

靠神满满丰盛,恩杯泽万民,

温柔公义怜悯,塑成生命真福,

我愿舍去全为主。白白舍去全为主!

Asia’s sons and daughters true, hear with heart the age-old call

Share the Word, walk with the lowly; we’ve been richly blessed with all

Neither weight of work nor oppressor, draws us from His fields of grace

Light with joy and comfort, we see our Father’s face.

厚恩泽遍亚细亚洲,无分尊卑男或女。

宣扬圣道扶贫济困,同受天恩真幸福。

历经重担纵遇困苦,更尝恩手安慰抚,

常喜乐,光明中,瞥见天父的慈容。

Bridge

No poverty nor wealth, we receive our daily bread

No fortune nor fame, but your loving friendship instead

Tho’ the days be long, and we’re tried without, within

Our Strength and Song, is Christ the Victor, the King.

或贫或富,每日天粮心满意足。

或誉或辱,有主偕行不畏孤独。

或内或外,不惧艰困全力以赴。

凯歌力量,全因我主耶稣基督。

English Lyrics: Fong Choon Sam
Music: Er Yenn Chwen
2014 © Er Yenn Chwen and Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore

This song could not have been written without the encouragement of Dr Sun, who initiated the idea, got in touch with Dr Er Yenn Chwen to compose the music, and worked tirelessly on the Chinese translation. I am deeply thankful to the composer whose music made this song feel like home. If I were asked what the song is about, the word that comes to mind would be "joy." My prayer is that while we learn to sing this song in BTS, it will be something that every student can carry into life long after graduation. Asian Christianity is "the Church of the poor." She may be lacking in power, wealth, and influence, but we should be a movement that is vibrant with joy because of the fellowship we have with our loving master Jesus Christ.

Lyrics: Fong Choon Sam

BTS is empowered by God's Great Commission to preach the Everlasting WORD to the world. The song begins with manifestation of prudent and faithful dedication. As theological students of the 21st Century, we should be fully alive!! With energy and synergy, let us sing whole-heartedly with conviction and commitment. Our calling is from the creator and almighty God, the Lord of Life. Let us proclaim that we shall not be in want, for we belong to Him from Whom all blessings flow.

Music: Er Yenn Chwen