558 Faith of our fathers, holy faith

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

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 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. (Refrain)

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. (Refrain)

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