Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#500

500. Faith of Our Fathers

1 Faith of our fathers, living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword.
Oh, 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 The martyrs, chained in prison 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 love
Both friend and foe in all our strife;
Proclaim thee, too, as love knows how,
By saving Word and faithful life. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still
• Title: Faith of Our Fathers
• Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Commitment; Faith

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy, 1818-1888
• Composer (refrain): James G. Walton, 1821-1905
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship