American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#227

227. Faith Of Our Fathers, Living Still

1 Faith of our fathers, living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword,
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word!
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to Thee till death.

2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
And blest would be their children's fate,
If they, like them, should die for thee:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to Thee till death.

3 Faith of our fathers, we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife
And preach thee, too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to Thee till death.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still
• Title: Faith Of Our Fathers, Living Still
• Author: Frederick W. Faber (1840)
• Meter: 8s Six lines
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Christian Life: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henry Federick Hemy (1865)
• Adapter: J. G. Walton (1871)
• Meter: 8s Six lines
• Key: G Major