
Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #487 (1961) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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 God's glorious Word:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
And blest would be their children's fate
If they, like them, should die for thee:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
3 Faith of our fathers! God's great pow'r
Shall draw all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God
His people shall indeed be free:
Faith of our fathers, 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 witness true and virtuous life:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death. Topics: Adversaries; Christian Life The Christian Warfare; Faith Living by; Faithfulness; Gospel Triumph of; Martyrs Scripture: Jude 3 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of our fathers! living still