Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 842 hymnals Scripture: Luke 9:23-27 First Line: Faith of the martyrs, living still Refrain First Line: Faith of the martyrs, holy faith Lyrics: 1 *Faith of the martyrs, 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 the martyrs, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.
2 The martyrs chained in prison cells
were still in heart and conscience free,
and bless’d would be their children’s fate
if they, like them, should die for thee! [Refrain]
3 Faith of the martyrs, we will love
both friend and foe in all our strife,
and preach thee, too, as love knows how,
by saving word and faithful life! [Refrain]
*Alternate phrases: “Faith of our fathers” or “Faith of our mothers” Topics: Commitment; Discipleship; Faith; Mission; Persecution; Suffering; Trials Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE Text Sources: Jesus and Mary, 1849, alt.
Faith of the Martyrs