A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#385

385. Faith of the Ancients

1 Blest is the mem'ry of the just,
And sweet their slumbers in the dust!
Though lost; long lost to mortal eye,
Their well-earn'd fame shall never die.

2 In life's fair book the Patriarchs live;
Prophets and saints instruction give:
Though dead, they speak the truth divine,
And in example brightly shine.

3 My soul, these ancient heroes view;
Their faith, their love, their zeal pursue.
Warm'd by each word, and glorious deed,
In the same blessed path proceed.

4 O may I in their triumphs share,
When the great Savior shall appear,
to raise them up to high renown
And give them an immortal crown!

Text Information

• First Line: Blest is the mem'ry of the just
• Title: Faith of the Ancients
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 11:33-34
• Topic: Consummation of Things: Death

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