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Text:Faith of Our Fathers
Author:Frederick W. Faber
Tune:ST. CATHERINE
Adapter:James G. Walton
Composer:Henri F. Hemy

635. Faith of Our Fathers

1 Faith of our fathers, living still
in spite of dungeon, fire and sword,
oh, 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 The martyrs bound in prison chains,
were still in heart and conscience free,
and bless'd would be their children's fate,
if they, like them, should live for thee!
Faith of the martyrs, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.

3 Faith of our mothers, we will love
both friend and foe in all our strife,
and preach thee, too, as love knows how,
by saving word and faithful life!
Faith of our mothers, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.

Text Information
First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still
Title: Faith of Our Fathers
Author: Frederick W. Faber (1849, alt.)
Meter: 88.88.88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Topic: God's Church: Life of Discipleship: Conflict and Perseverance; Conflict; Courage (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. CATHERINE
Composer: Henri F. Hemy (1864)
Adapter: James G. Walton (1874)
Meter: 88.88.88
Key: G Major



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