Text:Faith of the Martyrs
Author:Frederick W. Faber
Tune:ST. CATHERINE
Adapter:James G. Walton
Composer:Henri F Hemy

575. Faith of the Martyrs

1 *Faith of the martyrs, living still
in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
oh, how our hearts beat high with joy
whene’er we hear that glorious word!

Refrain:
Faith of the martyrs, holy faith,
we will be true to thee till death.

2 The martyrs chained in prison cells
were still in heart and conscience free,
and bless’d would be their children’s fate
if they, like them, should die for thee! [Refrain]

3 Faith of the martyrs, 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! [Refrain]

*Alternate phrases: “Faith of our fathers” or “Faith of our mothers”

Text Information
First Line: Faith of the martyrs, living still
Title: Faith of the Martyrs
Author: Frederick W. Faber
Refrain First Line: Faith of the martyrs, holy faith
Meter: LM with refrain
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Commitment; Discipleship; Faith (4 more...)
Source: Jesus and Mary, 1849, alt.
Tune Information
Name: ST. CATHERINE
Composer: Henri F Hemy
Adapter: James G. Walton
Meter: LM with refrain
Key: G Major
Source: Crown of Jesus Music, 1864; adapt. James G. Walton (England), Plainsong Music for the Holy Communion Office, 1874



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