Text: | Faith of Our Fathers |
Author: | Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 |
Tune: | ST. CATHERINE |
Adapter: | James G. Walton, 1821-1905 |
Composer: | Henri F. Hemy, 1818-1888 |
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.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Faith of our fathers! Living still |
Title: | Faith of Our Fathers |
Author: | Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 (alt.) |
Meter: | LM with Refrain |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2007 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Church; Communion of Saints; Consecration(7 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. CATHERINE |
Composer: | Henri F. Hemy, 1818-1888 |
Adapter: | James G. Walton, 1821-1905 |
Meter: | LM with Refrain |
Key: | G Major |