Limestone, Cherished Limestone

As the chapters of our story at Limestone begin to close, we hold tightly to the lyrics that have long echoed through our hearts: “Thy name I crown with honor, and I shall ever give, to thee a heart’s devotion, as long as I shall live.”

Beneath the pine tree’s cone, surrounded by sacred walls and classic halls, we found more than just an education -- we found friendships, purpose, and moments that will stay with us forever. Though change must come to all, “memories never perish,” and those of dear Limestone will always be the “brightest, sweetest ones.”

Join us in honoring the legacy of Limestone University by singing -- or simply feeling -- every word of our Alma Mater below. 

Limestone University Alma Mater

In Southern Carolina,
Beneath the pine tree's cone,
There stands my Alma Mater,
My dear, my fair Limestone.
'Tis there my memory lingers,
And naught can quite compare
To the hours I spent at Limestone,
At Limestone, dear and fair.

Chorus

Oh Limestone, cherished Limestone,
I love thy classic halls;
Oh Limestone, fairest Limestone,
I love thy sacred walls.
Thy name I crown with honor,
And I shall ever give
To thee a heart's devotion,
As long as I shall live.

The hours of life flow swiftly,
And change must come to all;
Our friendships must be severed
To answer duty’s call;
But memories never perish,
And that of fair Limestone
Must be with me forever,
The brightest, sweetest one.

Chorus

Oh Limestone, cherished Limestone,
I love thy classic halls;
Oh Limestone, fairest Limestone,
I love thy sacred walls.
Thy name I crown with honor,
And I shall ever give
To thee a heart's devotion,
As long as I shall live.