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Faith of Our Mothers

Author: Arthur Bardwell Patten Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 41 hymnals First Line: Faith of our mothers, living yet

Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 701 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Henri Frederick Hemy, 1818-1888 Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 32117 12671 17651 Used With Text: Faith of Our Mothers

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Faith of Our Mothers

Author: A. B. Patten, 20th C. Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #410 (2001) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: Faith of our mothers, living yet Lyrics: 1 Faith of our mothers, living yet In cradle song and bedtime prayer, In nurs'ry love and fireside love, Thy presence still pervades the air: Faith of our mothers, living faith, We will be true to thee till death. 2 Faith of our mothers, lavish faith, The fount of childhood's trust and grace, O may thy consecration prove The well-spring of a nobler race: Faith of our mothers, lavish faith, We will be true to thee till death. 3 Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, For youthful longing– youthful doubt, How blurred our vision, blind our way, Thy providential care without: Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, We will be true to thee till death. 4 Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, In truth beyond our man-made creeds, Still serve the home and save the church, And breathe thy spirit through our deeds: Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, We will be true to thee till death. Topics: Childhood; Faithfulness of the believer Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE

Faith of Our Mothers

Author: A. B. Patten, 1864-1952 Hymnal: Total Praise #413 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 First Line: Faith of our mothers, living yet Lyrics: 1 Faith of our mothers, living yet In cradle song and bedtime prayer, In nurs'ry love and fireside love, Thy presence still pervades the air: Faith of our mothers, living faith, We will be true to thee till death. 2 Faith of our mothers, lavish faith, The fount of childhood's trust and grace, O may thy consecration prove The well-spring of a nobler race: Faith of our mothers, lavish faith, We will be true to thee till death. 3 Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, For youthful longing– youthful doubt, How blurred our vision, blind our way, Thy providential care without: Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, We will be true to thee till death. 4 Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, In truth beyond our manmade creeds, Still serve the home and save the church, And breathe thy spirit through our deeds: Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, We will be true to thee till death. Topics: Childhood; Consecration; Faith; Faithfulness of the Believer; Family and Home; Guidance; Prayer and Intercession; Providence; Truth Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE

Faith of Our Mothers, Living Yet

Hymnal: The Baptist Standard Hymnal #624b (1924) Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE

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Henri F. Hemy

1818 - 1888 Person Name: Henry F. Hemy, 1818-1888 Composer of "ST. CATHERINE" in Hymnal of the Church of God Henri F. Hemy, born in the United Kingdom. Hemy spent time at sea as a young man, emigrating to Australia in 1850 with his family. Unable to make a decent living in Melbourne, he returned to Newcastle England. He was organist at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church in Newcastle, later teaching professor of music at Tynemouth and at St. Cuthbert's College in Durham. He was pianist to Lord Ravensworth, Music Director of Ushaw College, and his orchestra played at fashionable venues in the region. He sang baritone as well. He composed waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and galops. 3 music works: Easy Hymn Tunes for Catholic Schools; Royal Modern Tutor for Pianoforte; Crown of Jesus. He was active in local politics and published a manifesto in the daily newspaper. He lost a ward election. He also painted artwork. He set most of Longfellow's works to music. John Perry

James G. Walton

1821 - 1905 Person Name: James George Walton, 1821-1905 Alterer of "ST. CATHERINE" in Hymnal of the Church of God Born: February 19, 1821, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. Died: September 1, 1905, Bradford, New York. Little is known of Walton’s life. His works include: Plain Song Music for the Holy Communion Office, 1874 (editor) Music: ST. CATHERINE --www.hymntime.com/tch