Laudis Corona ‎#203

203. Faith of our fathers

1 Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;
Oh! 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 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
How sweet would be their children's fate,
If they, like them, could die for thee
Faith of our fathers, holy Faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

3 Faith of our fathers; Mary's prayers
Shall win our country all to thee;
And through the truth that comes from God
Oh, then indeed we shall be free.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still
• Title: Faith of our fathers
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1880

Tune Information

• Name: [Faith of our fathers, living still]
• Key: G Major or modal