
Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #505 (2007) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers! Living still 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 that glorious word:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
Refrain:
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 our martyrs, holy faith! [Refrain]
3 Faith of our mothers! Faith and prayer
Shall win all nations unto Thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We shall all then indeed be free.
Faith of our mothers, holy faith! [Refrain]
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 deeds and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith! [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Church; Communion of Saints; Consecration; Faithfulness; Fathers; Heritage; Memorial Occasions; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage; Struggle; Witness Scripture: Jude 3 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers