Text:Faith of Our Fathers!
Author:Frederick W. Faber
Tune:ST. CATHERINE
Alterer:James G. Walton
Composer:Henri F. Hemy

348. 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! God's great power
Shall 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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still
Title: Faith of Our Fathers!
Author: Frederick W. Faber (1849; alt.)
Meter: 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8.
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture: ;
Topic: Courage; Faith; Heritage (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. CATHERINE
Composer: Henri F. Hemy (1865)
Alterer: James G. Walton (1871)
Meter: 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8.
Key: G Major



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