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Text:Faith of Our Fathers
Author:Frederick W. Faber
Author (refrain):J. G. W.
Author (st. 3):Unknown
Tune:ST. CATHERINE
Arranger:James G. Walton
Composer:Unknown
Media:MIDI file

315. 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!

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 (1849)
Author (st. 3): Unknown
Author (refrain): J. G. W. (1874)
Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
Scripture:
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Faith_of_Our_Fathers); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (129)
Tune Information
Name: ST. CATHERINE
Composer: Unknown (1864)
Arranger: James G. Walton (1874)
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
Key: G Major
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Faith_of_Our_Fathers); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (129)



Media
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MIDI file: Faith_of_Our_Fathers.mid
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