Faith of Our Fathers
Words and music by Frederick Faber & Henri Hemy · 1849
Key of G · 88 BPM · 3/4 · Trust,Mission · Hebrews 11:1
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!
Chorus
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.
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.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true
to thee till death.
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