The Church Hymnal ‎#202

202. 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 prison 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! God's great power
Shall win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall then indeed be free:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

4 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still
• Author: F. W. Faber
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Holy Days: National Days
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHARINE
• Composer: H. F. Hemy
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.