Lyrics
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1. Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene’er we hear that glorious word.
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[Chorus]
Faith of our fathers, holy faith,
We will be true to thee till death!
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2. Faith of our fathers, we will strive
To win all nations unto thee,
And thru the truth that comes from God,
Mankind shall then be truly free.
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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.
Text: Frederick W. Faber, 1814–1863
Music: Henri F. Hemy, 1818–1888; refrain, James G. Walton, 1821–1905
- Book
- Hymns
- Hymn Number
- 84
- Music
- Henri F. Hemy, 1818–1888; refrain, James G. Walton, 1821–1905
- Text
- Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863
- Scriptures
- 1 Timothy 6:12, Jude 1:3
- Meter
- 8 8 8 8 8 8
- Topic
- Commitment, Courage, Example, Faith, Missionary Work, Sacrifice
- Tune
- St. Catherine