The Celebration Hymnal ‎#404

404. 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 Faith of our fathers! we will strive
To win all nations unto thee,
And through the truth that comes from God,
Mankind shall then be truly free.
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 words and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!

(optional ending)
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true,
We will be true,
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
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: The Living Church: Nature and Foundation
• Notes: Optional extended or choral ending

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy
• Arranger: James G. Walton
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Key: G Major