Catholic Book of Worship III ‎#446

446. Faith of Our Fathers

1 Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy
When e’er we hear that glorious word!

Refrain:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

2 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 word and virtuous life. [Refrain]

3 Faith of our fathers! Mary's prayer
Shall keep our country close to thee;
And through the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall prosper and be free. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still
• Title: Faith of Our Fathers
• Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 (alt.)
• Author: Frederick William Faber, 1841-1863 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Topic: Faith; National Songs; Saints

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri Frederick Hemy, 1818-1888
• Adapter: James George Walton, 1821-1905
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Key: G Major