THE BSF MOTTO, COLOUR AND HYMN

MOTTO

“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35, NIV).

The Baptist Student Fellowship motto is a reminder that love and unity within the Christian community is the characteristic by which others will recognize the followers of Jesus Christ and be encouraged through their lives to follow Jesus as their saviour and Lord.

COLOUR

The colour of BSF is light leaf green, which stands for the physical, spiritual and intellectual growth of students. It shows that a successful student needs to grow daily and steadily in all these areas of life.

BSF HYMN

STUDENTS, RISE NOW

Students rise now, build the kingdom

Heed the master’s call today.

Students rise up, follow Jesus,

He’s the life, the truth, the way.

In the city, in the village

In each near or distant land

Preach the gospel, make disciples,

And fulfill the Lord’s command.

Refrain: Students rise now, rise and build. (2x)

 As true students of the Scripture

Workmen unashamed and bold

Grow in knowledge, deepen wisdom,

God’s own truth is purest Gold.

And with prayer and devotion

Seek the master’s face each day.

Let the kingdom come within you

And among you in all ways.

Refrain: Students, rise now, rise and build/2x

As the servants of the Saviour

Let God’s will be done on earth.

Joining hands with other Christians

Share the message of new birth.

We’re forgiven, we’ve been pardoned

Through the death of Jesus Christ:

God’s own love gift has been offered

Our redemption’ sacrifice.

Refrain: Students, rise now, rise and build/2x

As the members of Christ’s body

Sharing in one common life

Bearing burdens, sharing sorrows

Use God’s love to banish strife.

We’re united in the church now

Founded on the rock of faith.

We have gifts now; let us use them

That the church may grow in grace

Refrain: Students, rise now, rise and build/2x

Jesus calls us as disciples

To give all our lives to Him:

Bringing talents, time and money

And our futures yet unlived.

He is building, let us join Him

Let us answer Heaven’s call

Students, rise now, rise and follow;

Follow Him as Lord of all.

Refrain: Students, rise now, rise and build/2x

NB: Composed in 1993 by Dr. Paul Ogden Davidson, Music Department, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, 1993.