Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#287

287. 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 Our fathers, chain'd in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
And blest would be their children's fate,
If they, like them, should die for thee:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

3 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 words and virtuous life:
Faith of our fathers, 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
• Meter: 8s. 8L.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Spiritual Songs: Faith

Tune Information

• Name: [Faith of our fathers, living still]
• Composer: Henri F. Henry
• Arranger: J. G. Walton
• Meter: 8s. 6L.
• Key: G Major