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Text:Faith of Our Fathers
Author:Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863
Tune:ST. CATHERINE
Adapter:James G. Walton, 1821-1905
Composer:Henri F. Hemy,1818-888

593. 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
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! 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]

Text Information
First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still
Title: Faith of Our Fathers
Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 (alt.)
Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
Meter: 88 88 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 2015
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Christian Life; Church; Courage (9 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. CATHERINE
Composer: Henri F. Hemy,1818-888
Adapter: James G. Walton, 1821-1905
Meter: 88 88 88
Key: G Major or modal



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