Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #667 (2012) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Christian Life; Church; Courage; Faith; Journey; Ministry/Mission; Morning Prayer Hymn; Pilgrim Church; Saints; The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1) First Line: Faith of our fathers! Living still 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:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2 The martyrs, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free:
And truly blest would be our fate,
If we, like them, should die for thee.
Faith of the martyrs, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
3 Faith of our mothers! Mary's pray'rs
Shall win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We all shall then indeed be free.
Faith of our mothers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
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.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death. Scripture: John 8:31-36 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers