Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#667

667. 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 The martyrs, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free:
And truly blest would be our fate,
If we, like them, should die for thee.
Faith of the martyrs, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

3 Faith of our mothers! Mary's pray'rs
Shall win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We all shall then indeed be free.
Faith of our mothers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

4 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers! Living still
• Title: Faith of Our Fathers
• Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 (alt.)
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  John 8:31-36
  ;
  Matthew 24:14
  ;
  Psalm 22:4-5
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:12
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:5-7
  ;
  Hebrews 11:32-40
  ;
  1 John 3:18
  ;
  Jude 1:3
• Topic: Christian Life; Church; Courage; Faith; Journey; Ministry/Mission; Morning Prayer: Hymn; Pilgrim Church; Saints; The Liturgical Year: All Saints (November 1)

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy, 1818-1888
• Adapter: James G. Walton, 1821-1905
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Key: G Major or modal