The Hymnal 1982 ‎#558

558. 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:

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

2 Faith of our fathers! faith and prayer
shall win all nations unto thee;
and through the truth that comes from God,
mankind shall then indeed be 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 deeds and virtuous life. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still
• Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith
• Meter: 88. 88. 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri Frédéric Hemy, 1818-1863
• Adapter and Arranger: James G. Walton, 1821-1905
• Meter: 88. 88. 88
• Key: G Major