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Faith of Our Fathers
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, 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]
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]
WORDS: Frederick W. Faber, 1849; James G. Walton, 1874
MUSIC: Henri F. Hemy, 1864
Theme: Christian Year: All Saints Day; Faith; Heritage; New Heaven and a New Earth: Communion of the Saints; New Heaven and a New Earth: Communion of the Saints; New Heaven and a New Earth: Return and Reign of the Lord; Testimony and Witness