The Hymnal 1982 558
Faith of our fathers, holy faith
- Tune
- st. catherine
- Author(s)
- Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863
- Composer(s)
- Henri Frédéric Hemy, 1818-1863; James G. Walton, 1821-1905
- Meter
- 8.8.8.8.8.8
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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 Faith of our fathers! faith and prayer shall win all nations unto thee; and through the truth that comes from God, mankind shall then indeed be free. 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 deeds and virtuous life. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death.