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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 710 · Words: Frederick W. Faber · Tune: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written in 1849 by English Catholic priest Frederick W. Faber, 'Faith of Our Fathers' celebrates steadfast Christian faith passed down through generations who suffered persecution. The hymn expresses commitment to maintain and spread that faith until death.
Verse 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.
Verse 2
Faith of our fathers,
we will strive
to win all nations
unto thee;
and through the truth
that comes from God,
we all shall then
be truly free.
Refrain
Faith of our fathers,
holy faith!
We will be true
to thee till death.
Verse 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 words
and virtuous life.
Refrain
Faith of our fathers,
holy faith!
We will be true
to thee till death.
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