Faith of Our Fathers
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m: Henri F. Hemy, 1864; adapted by James G. Walton, 1874
w: Frederick W. Faber, 1849
Tune: St. Catherine
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.

[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]

[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]


{Note: Lyrics vary.  These are from the Methodist Hymnal (1989).}