The Hymnbook ‎#348

348. 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:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

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

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still
• Title: Faith of Our Fathers!
• Author: Frederick W. Faber (1849; alt.)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 6:12
  ;
  Hebrews 11:33-34
• Topic: Courage; Faith; Heritage; Loyalty; Life in Christ: Loyalty and Courage

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy (1865)
• Alterer: James G. Walton (1871)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8.
• Key: G Major