Akora Seth, as we affectionately called 2008 to 2018 he managed to increase the him, inspired everyone to experience publicity and visibility of the Trust such and demonstrate the Achimota spirit that that Akoras home and abroad knew of the mentored him intellectually, culturally, and existence of the Trust and made valuable socially. He lived and breathed Achimota contributions towards its growth. and was a passionate advocate of Achimota becoming an autonomous institution. He His vision positioned the Trust such that strongly believed that such an autonomy when he left office due to ill health, the would be beneficial not only to the school, current leaders seamlessly continued but to the entire nation. from where he left off. He even arranged with the new tenants of the Dei Centre Regarding the ASET Fund, his ultimate to allow the Fund to continue using the goal was to rally all well-meaning Akoras Centre as its offices and for its meetings. to raise at least a million cedis within a year, to secure the future and continuity of His tenure also saw a retreat for teachers Achimota School. He was convinced that organised with the Think Tank and only Akoras could take care of Achimota the 1976-year group to review teaching School. In fact, it was their responsibility, practices. it was held at Ashesi University and going autonomous would enhance in 2015 for 120 Achimota School teachers the fulfilment of this responsibility. As part and the school administration and was of his objective to raise one million cedis resourced by professionals from SOS- in a year for the fund, he led the Trust to Herman Gmeiner school and Ghana sponsor a fund-raising musical night at the International School. British Council in 2012 and raised about GHC 30,000. Akora Seth Dei will be sorely missed by his Alma Mater, his year group members On several occasions he attended the (OAA 1963), his Gyamfi House peers and meetings of various year groups and seniors, one of whom took over from him entreated them to donate towards the as Chairman of the Fund, and the current fund individually or as a group, which they ASET Fund Trustees. willingly did. May his soul rest in perfect peace and rise Within the 10 years of his tenure as into Glory. Chairman of ASETF Board of Trustees, from SETH KWASI DEI | 51
TRIBUTE TO OUR FRIEND AND MATE, SETH KWASI DEI FROM THE 1963 YEAR GROUP OF OLD ACHIMOTANS 52 | SETH KWASI DEI
It was a long time ago. Actually, a he said was called Kofi Pare. For most very long time ago. In a world quite of you, Kofi Pare would sound more different from what live in now. For like a famous national football star of instance, there was no internet yesteryears, but if you are the inquisitive which we virtually take for granted type, you would know it is the name of now. On the heels of no internet, there a little settlement between Suhum and was no WHATSAPP, no INSTAGRAM, Asamankese in the Eastern Region. As no FACEBOOK and no TWITTER. One time went by, his mates affectionately could not get instant pocket money nicknamed him Kofi Pare. through Mobile Money and letters to or from parents (or to our boyfriends Seth was assigned to Gyamfi House, one and girlfriends in other schools) took of the then six houses for males. It did not weeks and months to arrive at their take too long for Seth to establish himself destinations. Those were the 1950s and as a very athletic person, excelling in 1960s. football, hockey, cricket and athletics. He even acquired the nickname, ‘ƆƆwɔ’, Very early in the year 1959, specifically to wit, Snake, for his dribbling prowess on a Tuesday, January 6, barely a when wielding the hockey stick. fortnight after the Yuletide, a group of then, young boys and girls, about 120 Seth exuded a self-assuring, self- of them, congregated, from every nook confident posture in his demeanor and cranny of our beloved country, at and in no time, he announced himself a school, the Grey City, on the Outlaws’ in the academic field. Unsurprisingly, Hill near Accra, Achimota School. The he was among a group of seven of our objective, ostensibly, was to acquire classmates selected to complete knowledge and be trained to be their high school education at elite responsible citizens. private high schools in the north east of the United States at the end In this group was one teenager, Seth of our third year at Achimota. All Kwasi Dei, soft spoken but unobtrusively seven of these classmates went on to confident, who had come from a town distinguish themselves academically SETH KWASI DEI | 53
and professionally in various fields of during which he worked for a U.S. endeavor after their high school studies Leasing Company, he initially relocated in the USA. Seth received a Bachelor’s to Côte d’Ivoire and then came back degree in Agricultural Economics from home in 1992. Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia University. While his stay at Achimota School was short (three years compared to five and Seth was thus in Achimota School and seven for the majority of his classmates), he displayed an affinity for Achimota our classmate for only three years during School and a love for which he created the 1963 Year Group that was remarkable. a niche for himself. On several occasions, Seth would host social In fact, in addition functions of the Group and also served as to his contributions the first President of the Achimota School to his house and Endowment Fund. He was a Major Donor to class, he was also the Fund. Achimota School’s Seth had an uncanny love of nature. At Official Drummer on the home he built in Abidjan as well as in the fɔntɔmfrɔm and Tesano in Accra, Seth raised several colorful and exotic birds that he kept played prominent in courtyards and also grew various captivating plants and trees in his roles for the Akan gardens. His support of the Accra Zoo, where he was a patron, was further Group during tribal demonstration of his interest in nature. drumming and dancing. He also played various roles in some of the Shakespearean plays that the staff and students of Achimota used to produce in those days and which received accolades from a cross-section of the elite of Ghanaian society. After his sojourn in the Unites States 54 | SETH KWASI DEI
Perhaps a good illustration of Seth’s Several members of our Year Group eclectic tastes is his tremendous interest visited with him and his wife on in the visual arts. His former residence at Thursday, October 27, 2022 where we Tesano, which has now been converted shared old school and life pleasantries, into and is called the Dei Centre for the only to be hit with his passing four Study of Contemporary African Art, days later in the early hours of Monday, is a veritable depository of paintings October 31, 2022. of mostly Ghanaian artists of different genre. This collection of paintings has We will miss his offers to use his home for achieved international acclaim and some of our group social functions and has been recognized in places such as his witty contributions to conversations Europe and the U.S. A good number of during these group social functions. these paintings have been made by previously unknown budding artists Our sympathies go to Yaa Achiaa, his who received encouragement from Seth widow and our classmate, his children Dei. And we, his mates, had premium and the entire family. access to the Dei Centre. As Shakespeare put it in the play “Julius Professionally, the crowning moment Caesar”, Seth, our classmate and friend: of Seth was the establishment of Blue Skies Corporation, a manufacturer “If we do meet again, we shall smile; if not, and exporter of fresh fruits and juices why, this parting was well made.” (mostly) to Europe and also for some local consumption. Seth and his British Enjoy your well-deserved rest in the partner of Blue Skies have had such arms of the Lord. remarkable success that they have expanded their fruits value addition AKORA SETH, KOFI PARE, FARE THEE business to Egypt, South Africa and WELL. Brazil. We, his mates, had the fortune of tasting the various fruit juice combos MAY OUR GOD GRANT YOU ETERNAL every time we fellowshipped in his PEACE AND REST home. SETH KWASI DEI | 55
TRIBUTE FROM NANA OYE MANSA YEBOAA, LEAD CORDINATOR, OF AKUAPEM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. 56 | SETH KWASI DEI
Imet Seth face to face for the first I would go on to prevail on others to time in Abidjan during one of my come along to join. many official duties as an officer at the Central Bank. Seth had even agreed to be the First President of the CF. But as fate would He heard of our delegation and have it, he was taken ill at the time the invited us to his home. inauguration took place and Nana Mfodwo aka Mr. Paul Koranteng stood There he recounted our common links in for him. Seth thus became the second in Aburi-Akuapem. He from the wealthy President of the CF. Through thick and Kofi Pare cocoa farming family of Aburi thin, he backed the CF to the fullest. and I from the E. P. Nelson middle class transport owner family. His offices at Tesano and even his home were always available to us for serious- Seth “the Anointed Heir” of the minded meetings which resulted in maternalistic Kofi Pare Family of Aburi some of the greatest achievements of said he had left Aburi early in life but had the CF. been told of the efforts of Mr. Nelson to educate all his many children especially Indeed our last recorded formal the girls who were all aiming for high meeting held to welcome the current level education. As was natural in those Okuapehemea Nana Afua Nketiaa Obuo days, he joked that the Kofi Pare Family, II as the CF’s new Life Patron in place of had designs on him coming back home one day to marry one of the Nelson Girls. The late Nana Dokua, was hosted by the Dei Family at their lovely home on the My first encounter with Seth on his Aburi Hills near Peduase. return to Ghana from Abidjan was as a member of a team to conduct business Through Seth’s influence, the Akuapem vis-à-vis Blue Skies. South Area got about 115 projects done by Blue Skies Ltd., some of which reflected When the idea was mooted to set up the closely the aspirations of the CF Community Foundation (CF), he was one the first people I approached to sign Eg: the company registration form. SETH KWASI DEI | 57
• JHS for Fotobi Post Script • JHS for Obodan • Teacher accommodation for Yaw On a personal note, Seth; I always noticed your calmness in the face of adversity. Duodu Business of life for you seemed to go on • Toilet for Pokrom in spite of adversity. Calm voice never • Mechanised borehole for Pokrom raised, focusing on the business at hand • Toilet facility for Nsakye no matter the state of your personal • Water project for Diaspora Girls SHS health, your commitment. • Toilet facility for Kwakyekrom • Biofuel Toilet for Fotobi Community I always wondered how you managed it, • Toilet facility for Pakro Anglican Sheer fortitude in the face of all adversity and oh I am sure you had a magic wand School to get the loyalty of people who stayed • Toilet facility for Oboadaka with you. Seth was helping us so much that a I would mention four of such people as certain point the CF added the Kofi Pare a sign of appreciation viz your caring Area Cluster of schools to the Junior wife Yaa Achiaa, your two secretaries High Schools we were covering with our Adelaide and Faustina, and your activities. Francophone chef. Da yiye Seth, Onyame mfa wo kra nsie. May God bless you for what you did for Seth. “Whenever the annals of Akuapem CF are written, your name will be NOMY highlighted in indelible gold”. Your colleagues in Akuapem CF bid you farewell. 58 | SETH KWASI DEI
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TRIBUTE FROM AMA ASEM AFRIYIE FAREWELL TO A VERY SPECIAL SOMEONE Icannot imagine how difficult it is for you, Madam Y, to cope with leadership and I remember his helpful the loss of a husband, father, pointers and guidance that helped me brother, confidant, and friend, but become who I am today both in my personal and professional life. remember and take heart that God Seth’s quiet demeanor and wise counsel saw him getting weary and in His mercy, will be missed, and his legacy will live on. said “Come with me” for He only takes the best. The pain of losing you is unbearable, and I met Seth many years ago, first, as my the thought of never seeing you when I brother-in-law and then when I became visit hurts beyond words but it is my his Personal Assistant at Gecad and then prayer that your spirit will find rest. at Leasafric. I will not remain in grief because I know Although I was very young at the time, you are following the path God laid out Seth placed a great deal of confidence for you. in me, making our relationship a very special one. This I never took for granted. You will forever remain in my heart for memories will never die. He set the highest standards for himself To Madam Y, Ohene Kofi and Awo, I am and others, showing honor, pride and sending my prayers, my condolences, dignity - I only saw the best in him. and my support. May God continue to He was an amazing boss and this made comfort you and give you strength. me look forward to going to work every Farewell, farewell, Seth Dei till we meet single day. Everything I wanted, I got and again. this pushed me to give of my very best. Both Gecad and Leasafric saw some Rest in peace remarkable changes under his 60 | SETH KWASI DEI
TRIBUTE FROM PROFESSOR HENRY RICHARDSON AND FAMILY, Ithaca, New York USA When we think of caught a couple of large freshwater Seth, we see a great bass. The boys were elated and ready sportsman in the to bring home their catch. But “Uncle true sense of the Seth” told them to remove the hooks word. In the early and throw them back in the lake! He 1960s as a young captain of Cornell patted each of them on the back and University’s varsity soccer team (of told them that was the essence of the which I was a member) he led the team sport: to catch the fish but not to kill to multiple victories. We all admired them! It is a lesson in sportsmanship not only his skills and stamina but also that my sons still remember. the leadership and team spirit that he promoted by example. In addition When we think of Seth, we see a great to team sports, Seth loved fly fishing. friend who became a brother. Seth On one of his visits to Ithaca he took was my best man at our traditional our two sons on an all day fishing trip. wedding in Abidjan. He also hosted For most of the day the boys caught many of the gatherings between my nothing and were getting frustrated. wife’s family and mine. Over the years Seth’s advice to them was to be patient. Seth has become an uncle to my sons, Indeed after a few more hours they hosting and showing them around when they visit him in Ghana. They SETH KWASI DEI | 61
were both looking forward to seeing as monetary donations to help with him this Christmas. Alas, that will not their children’s education. Today, all be possible. Blue Skies employees enjoy excellent benefits including daily lunches at When we think of Seth, we see a work. His exemplary high standard of productivity, accountability, true expression of the new African and entrepreneurship is worthy of emulation by all. entrepreneur: a forward looking, resourceful, and innovative businessman who in a lifetime When we think of created and/ Seth, we see a great or cofounded patron and promoter many successful of African art and companies culture. Through including the Dei Center, Seth LeasAfric and helped exhibit Blue Skies; the artistic works companies that of many young today employ and established thousands of African artists. His people in Ghana. gallery in Tesano His genius periodically featured and business paintings, sculptures, acumen contemporary art, ensured that all and performances stakeholders by many musical in Blue Skies’ groups. Seth was also supply chain, from “farm to table”, not an avid collector of both traditional only created but reaped great value and contemporary African art. Some for their efforts and contributions. of his large collection of paintings This win-win approach to business and carvings have been exhibited in has enabled Blue Skies to provide its museums like the Johnson Museum at farmers technical assistance as well Cornell University and in art galleries 62 | SETH KWASI DEI
at New York University in the US. His African and Western cultures. He was influence on artistic production in the kind of person Africa needs more Ghana and West Africa will continue of. The CNN documentary is not only a well into the future. unique honor but probably the highest tribute anyone can pay to Seth. When we think of Seth, we see a man whose great accomplishments were Last but not least, when we think recognized by CNN International in of Seth, we see a very simple and an hour long documentary of his life. humble man who enjoyed people It featured his humble beginnings in from all walks of life. He was a brother, a his village of Kofi Pare, his educational friend, a father and grandpa, an uncle, and business accomplishment during a business partner, and a mentor to young adulthood, his family life, many. He was equally comfortable and his contributions to the world eating fufu and abenkwan and playing of commerce and culture in Ghana oware with friends and relatives in and Africa. To Seth business meant his village as he was giving keynote more than profits; business was also a addresses at plush luncheons with means for promoting the best aspects CEOs, statesmen, and world leaders of our culture. He brought culture to in elite venues. Seth moved in many commerce. parallel universes. He was a man of great integrity and compassion who During the CNN interviews and filming touched many lives including our which I personally witnessed, I asked own. His optimism, vision, grit, and the director of the project why CNN wit coupled with his spirit of effusive chose Seth. His answer was simple. He abundance will remain with us always. was the epitome of the modern African: We celebrate him. a well educated person, visionary, entrepreneurial, resilient, resourceful, May his soul rest in eternal peace. experienced, and equally erudite in SETH KWASI DEI | 63
TRIBUTE FROM MRS. FRANCES ADEMOLA The message that day was terse. It said, “Sadly we lost Seth this morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.” After the howls of unbelieving At another level, we can never forget Seth’s sadness, and the tears as we told the generosity and kindness shared with grievous news to family and friends, equal warmth with his devoted wife, Yaa it dawned on me that you cannot lose a Achiaa. Barbara Baeta and I were once legend. And Seth Dei was a legend. He was stranded in Abidjan when Seth and Yaa a soft spoken genius with ideas and quietly Achiaa lived there. We had arrived from getting things done. a conference in Dakar a day earlier than expected by our host Elpidio Olympio. The Dei Centre is a living monument of Seth and Yaa Achiaa took us in and we achievement for Ghanaian Art. It has spent a night of warm hospitality and the firmly established in a few decades a place blissful taste of grilled tilapia and acheke. recognised worldwide, and a sense of Other Ghanaians had enjoyed the same pride, encouragement and beauty for all hospitality and have never forgotten Seth’s artists and art lovers. This cannot be lost. grilled tilapia. There was a time when you could count Ghanaian artists on your fingers, Today, We have received many surprise packages they are countless and are everywhere, of Blue Skies products in this family, and though standards vary. The Dei Centre has the affection and the flavours that come established excellence as the only standard with them will never be lost. for Ghanaian art. Seth Dei’s legacy to Ghanaian Art and We cannot forget that the Dei Centre was community will never be lost. They will the first to display Asafo flags, affirming that endure from generation to generation. art does not begin with canvas and brush but from the spirit within. As I write this, May our God of comfort who has given there is an exhibition of Asafo flags at the us the victory over death in Christ Jesus Fowler Museum in Los Angeles, California, enfold Yaa Achiaa and the family in His apparently inspired by the initiative of the love, and grant Seth’s soul a peaceful rest Dei Centre. after his labours. 64 | SETH KWASI DEI
MTRRI.BFUTAE VFROIMER MR. KTROIBUFTIE FARONMDAH KOUAME There are individuals who immediately Iam really saddened by the passing impact your life when you encounter them of our dear Seth whom my wife and Seth Dei was one of them. and I visited in early October. We did not expect this sad news at all. Upon my return to Ghana in the mid-90s, Seth took me under his wing, mentoring and guiding me in Seth was our former professional establishing a Non-Banking Financial Institution companion at a time when it was even though he was already in that business. difficult for Africans to succeed in their own countries and especially I found him wise, thoughtful and visionary in to lead multinational companies. his outlook. He was instrumental in the setting up of the Association of Non-Banking Financial In addition to his know-how, Seth Institutions and was its first Chairman. He had embodied the moral and human other varied business interests. values of leadership that have positively impacted a generation Seth was very cultured and deeply rooted in his of African executives in several Ghanaian culture and ancestry despite having countries. His guidance has allowed schooled and worked outside Ghana for most of us to take on several challenges and his adult life. win several battles. He loved art and groomed a lot of already That is why, sharing your pain, I established and up and coming artists by creating keep him in my memory. To you, avenues and networks to get them the necessary Mrs Dei, your children, your entire exposure. family, your friends, coworkers and all those who are dear to him, we He loved to entertain and had exemplary culinary send our sincere condolences and tastes and was a connoisseur of fine wines. compassion. He enjoyed family and encouraged most of us his May the Lord grant him a peaceful younger friends to embrace the essence of family. rest and support you in this great ordeal. He will be sorely missed and I wish him a peaceful rest in the bosom of the Lord. May God keep us. Da yie… Kofi Andah SETH KWASI DEI | 65
TRIBUTE FROM BY E.L. QUARTEY JNR. THE FLAME OF THE VISIONARY BURNS ETERNAL The news of my senior brother I could go on and on, Seth’s attributes Seth’s passing was a real shock! were that many, they dwarfed his Though he had been ill for a weaknesses into total obscurity. while, his brave and lively disposition, whenever you met him, had you To me, Seth was a highly influential believing all was well. In fact more often and caring big brother. He taught me so than not, Seth would rather lift your much, from valuable tips in business, to spirits within minutes of engaging him. the appreciation of fine art, especially, paintings by African artists. I was Given his stylish French flare it would privileged to have spent considerable be remiss of me not to try and conjugate time in his company, particularly when his name “SETH” in consonance with his he and his beloved wife, my big sister, character. Yaa lived across the road in Tesano. Serene Enthusiastic Trustworthy The discussions then were always lively, Honorable sometimes interspersed with delicious French cuisine. I would always try and Stylish Energetic Tenacious Helpful reciprocate the hospitality and kindness but, always fell short. So on the occasions Substantial Entrepreneurial Tactical Humorous 66 | SETH KWASI DEI
sister Yaa and Seth came over for a meal, Seth’s encounter with art did not end I graciously accepted defeat to the with him being a monumental collector superior cuisine in Chez Dei. but through his patronage and advice he helped launch several Ghanaian artists Some years ago, I heard, from an avid to prominence. art collector friend, of the celebrated Ghanaian born artist El Anatsui. The Seth was an unsung patriotic hero: like a next time I was in Seth’s Tesano office I selected few great Ghanaian men before, thought I would show off; I said “Uncle he contributed to solving important Seth have you ever heard of this national issues quietly behind the Ghanaian artist El Anatsui whose work is scenes, never seeking recognition nor commanding sensational prices?” With praise. his signature calm smile, he pointed to the wall above his head and said yes I Seth, in keeping with highly intelligent have a few of his paintings; here are a personalities, had diverse interests couple of them. including jazz music, Achimota School, The conversation ended abruptly. Accra zoo, lawn tennis (the top spin In everything of on his forehead was Seth’s you could a potent weapon) see art and class. in addition to the Seth’s collection others elaborated of paintings was on. so legendary that apparently He was a natural even Bonhams, the reputed and prolific auction house in the UK and a U.S. entrepreneur university, had all visited Ghana to having created behold them. pioneering businesses in Ghana. Of worthy mention is the highly successful and well -acclaimed Blue Skies and SETH KWASI DEI | 67
introducing LeaseAfric, given his strong To sister Yaa, take heart, Seth could not background in finance, and Steers fast have had a better partner to compliment food to Ghana. Seth had the human his numerous attributes and wonderful touch. When he took me on a visit to persona. The affection and support two of these businesses, I observed the you showed Seth to the end was affection and cordiality with which the conspicuously evident. May the good staff engaged Mr. Dei. Lord comfort the children and yourself at this difficult time. Seth has played his Indeed Seth was a kind and gentle soul. God-given role with supreme excellence. He always sought to help and encourage. I will miss him dearly and I’m grateful to Fare thee well, my dear senior brother him for the genuine love and goodness Seth, you were the quintessential class he always extended my family. act that will be hard to follow. Rest in peace in God’s safe care. 68 | SETH KWASI DEI
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TRIBUTE FROM TRIBUTE FROM MRS SAMUEL KIKI ALEXANDER CARRADINE A FRIEND ON THE HILL A TRIBUTE TO MY GOOD FRIEND SETH DEI ANATOLE!!! as we Let me share with you a brief summary of fondly shouted on a man I’ve known for about 10 years or the Sundays when more. I looked back and remembered how we all gathered in your he cared about people including myself. When house, your favorite music I lost my husband almost three years ago, I had blaring from your music set. returned from the states and gone to visit Seth Oh Seth, despite all odds, and Yaa. While I was in his study, he said to me, you enjoyed yourself and “Bea, you have to let him go.” Then he proceeded we enjoyed your company, to share with me his own personal loss of his too. I knew you for a very daughter. He wanted me to know that he too had short time but you had an suffered a great loss. impact on my life. Good bye, Seth, my good friend. I will I was at my happiest when I would visit Seth and miss our usual Sunday Yaa. I recall sitting in his study sweating because gatherings. it was always hot, and listening to him speaking softly about being the first in his village to attend school abroad. Seth lived a great life but remained humble. Seth, your life was a blessing, your memory we will always treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. 70 | SETH KWASI DEI
TRIBUTE FROM PROF. C.A. KLUFIO AND FAMILY It is with great difficulty that we write this tribute to our beloved friend and brother, Seth. Alongside our dear friend and sister, Yaa Achiaa, and their children, Ohene Kofi and Awo, Seth was part of our family for the longest period, and his passing has left a painful vacuum. We shall remember the good times we spent together, being regaled with his stories and jokes, sharing his laughter and appreciating his keen business sense and fine taste in art. Among our fondest memories of Seth are the boating and fishing trips he organized for our two families, filled with fun amid stunning scenes of nature. We shall also remember the remarkable patience and bravery with which Seth bore his declining health. He never complained about his condition and he always had a cheerful demeanour when we visited. He would speak instead about all the exciting business ventures he planned to enter into. He was a clever, focused and resilient gentleman who sported a delightful sense of humor and lit up every room. Our children John, Cheryl and Melissa say, “Fare thee well, dear Uncle Seth.” We (“Rhodes” and Mary) say, “Rest in peace, brother: Yaa wo ojogbaan!” SETH KWASI DEI | 71
TRIBUTE FROM CECILIA LOCK Iam so sad over the loss of dear Seth. Before this sad news, I was so happy that I would be home by Christmas, to go over to see him. But my wish was not to be, the Lord called him home. Seth was a lovely gentleman, kind, the unflappable Mr Cool, I called him. He and his wife Yaa are Iike family to me. I have, over the years, spent so many happy times with them at their Aburi home. We will miss you at the Christmas gatherings, Seth, but I know you’ll be there in spirit, and your spirit will live on in our memories. May the Lord grant you perfect peace and rest. 72 | SETH KWASI DEI
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HYMNS ACHIMOTA SCHOOL HYMN 1. GREY city of the outlaws’ hill, Quick with the hope which makes sublime Still in thy youth, thou dare’st to look Far on to centuries of time 2. Born but to rule through service given The ages all belong to thee, O may thy life more humble grow Through him whose service makes us free. 3. He who wept o’er Jerusalem, And yearned to turn the chastening rod, Long in His steadfast love to build In thee a city for our God 4. Then shall thy sons and daughters say, As back to thee they look with joy, It was there God gave us first to share The freedom of his grand employ. 5. Wellsprings of wisdom are in thee; With harvests rich thy hillsides sing; Thou givest life, so mayest thou be For aye the City of our King. 6. Though set upon a desert hill, May living waters rise in thee; And from thy children wider flow The rivers of eternity 82 | SETH KWASI DEI
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