Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#432

432. 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 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! 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.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith,
We will be true to thee till death!

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still
• Title: Faith of Our Fathers
• Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Commitment; Faith; Warfare and Victory

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy, 1818-1888
• Adapter: James G. Walton, 1821-1905
• Key: A♭ Major