Voices Together ‎#575

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:
  Matthew 10:37-39
  ;
  Matthew 16:24-26
  ;
  Mark 8:31-38
  ;
  Luke 9:23-27
  ;
  Acts 16:22-34
• Topic: Commitment; Discipleship; Faith; Mission; Persecution; Suffering; Trials
• 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