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 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free:
How sweet would be their children's fate,
If they, like them, could die for thee!
Faith of our fathers! holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!

3 Faith of our fathers! we still strive
To win, all nations unto thee!
And trho' the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall then 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 kindly deeds and virtuous life:
Faith of our fathers! holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!