| Authority Text: | Faith of our fathers! living still — more ↓ |
| Authority Tune: | ST. CATHERINE (Hemy) — more ↓ |
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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: | The Church | Nature and Fellowship; All Saints' Day; Church | Nature; Faith, Believing; Faithfulness | of Believers; Fathers; Heritage; Missions; Resolve; Witnessing |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
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| Tune name: | ST. CATHERINE |
| Composer: | Henri F. Henry (1864) |
| Arranger: | James George Walton (1821-1905) (1874) |
| Meter: | 8.8.8.8.8.8. |
| Key: | G Major |
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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) |
