Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #571 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! Lyrics: 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:
And truly blest would be our fate,
If we, like them, should die for thee.
Faith of the martyrs, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
3 Faith of our fathers! faith and pray'r
Shall win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We shall all then indeed be free.
Faith of our mothers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
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 deeds and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death. Topics: Church; Comfort; Commitment; Courage; Faith; Joy; Saints; Suffering; Trust; Unity; Witness; World Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers