The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#214

214. Faith of Our Fathers, Living Still

1 Faith of our fathers! living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword,
O 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, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
How sweet would be their children's faith,
If they, like them, could 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still
• Title: Faith of Our Fathers, Living Still
• Author: Frederick William Faber (1840)
• Meter: 8 8, 8 8, 8 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Minor Festivals; Reformation Day

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri Fredrick Hemy (1865)
• Alt. by: James George Walton (1871)
• Meter: 8 8, 8 8, 8 8.
• Key: G Major