1416. Faith of Our Fathers

1. Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whenever we hear that glorious Word!

Refrain
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

2. Faith of our fathers, we will strive
To win all nations unto Thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We all shall then be truly free. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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Reflecting Faber's Catholic roots, the original third stanza was:

Faith of our fathers, Mary’s prayers
Shall win our country back to Thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
England shall then indeed be free.

Text Information
First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still
Title: Faith of Our Fathers
Author: Frederick W. Faber (1849)
Author (refrain): James G. Walton (1874)
Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
Meter: 88.88.88
Language: English
Source: Jesus and Mary (London: 1849)
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: This hymn was sung at the 1945 funeral of American president Franklin Roosevelt, held in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Alternate tune: SAWSTON, traditional melody, in Crown of Jesus, 1864
Tune Information
Name: ST. CATHERINE (Walton)
Arranger: James G. Walton (1864)
Meter: 88.88.88
Incipit: 32117 12671 17651
Key: F Major
Source: Crown of Jesus Music, by Henri F. Hemy (London: 1864)
Copyright: Public Domain



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