Chalice Hymnal ‎#635

635. Faith of Our Fathers

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!
Faith of our fathers, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.

2 The martyrs bound in prison chains,
were still in heart and conscience free,
and bless'd would be their children's fate,
if they, like them, should live for thee!
Faith of the martyrs, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.

3 Faith of our mothers, we will love
both friend and foe in all our strife,
and preach thee, too, as love knows how,
by saving word and faithful life!
Faith of our mothers, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still
• Title: Faith of Our Fathers
• Author: Frederick W. Faber (1849, alt.)
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God's Church: Life of Discipleship: Conflict and Perseverance; Conflict; Courage; Faith; Men; Perseverance; Suffering; Women

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy (1864)
• Adapter: James G. Walton (1874)
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Key: G Major