692. 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!
[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 | |
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| 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. |
| Scripture: | Hebrews 11:35-38; John 8:36; Matthew 5:16; Jude; Revelation 2:10 |
| Topic: | Faithfulness: of Believers; Fathers |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | ST. CATHERINE |
| Composer: | Henri F. Henry (1864) |
| Arranger: | James G. Walton (1874) |
| Meter: | 8.8.8.8.8.8. |
| Key: | G Major or modal |
