Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #216 (1957) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith Lyrics: 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!
Refrain:
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;
And blest would be their children's fate,
If they, like them, should die for thee. [Refrain]
3 Faith of our fathers, we will strive
To win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
Mankind shall then indeed be free. [Refrain]
4 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. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers