The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#216

216. 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 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
And blest would be their children's fate,
If they, like them, should die for thee. [Refrain]

3 Faith of our fathers, we will strive
To win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
Mankind shall then indeed be free. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still
• Title: Faith of Our Fathers
• Author: Frederick W. Faber (1849)
• Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith
• Meter: L. M. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 16:13-14
  ;
  Ephesians 6:13
  ;
  Hebrews 11:32-34

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy (1864)
• Composer: J. G. Walton (1874)
• Meter: L. M. with Refrain
• Key: G Major