Faith of Our Fathers
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m: Traditional
w: Frederick W. Faber, 1849
Tune: Sawston
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
(Irish/British standard tune for these lyrics)

[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]
Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free:
How sweet would be their children’s fate,
If they, like them, could die for Thee!

[Refrain]

[Verse 3]
Faith of our fathers, Mary’s prayers
Shall win our country back to Thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
England shall then indeed be free.

[Refrain]

[Verse 4]
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]


{Note: Lyrics vary.  These are standard Irish/British lyrics.}