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"Faith of our Fathers" is a popular Catholic hymn that was written by Frederick William Faber in 1849. It was curated in memory of Catholic martyrs persecuted by the Church of England in the time of Henry VIII and Elizabeth. Faith of our Fathers! living still. In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword: Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy.
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. Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free; How sweet would be their children’s ...
Based on. Hebrews 11:6. Meter. 8.8.8.8.8.8. Melody. "St. Catherine" by Henri F. Hemy. " Faith of our Fathers " is a Catholic hymn, written in 1849 [1] by Frederick William Faber in memory of the Catholic Martyrs from the time of the establishment of the Church of England by Henry VIII and Elizabeth. [2]
Lyrics. 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! Faith of our fathers, holy faith, We will be true to thee till death! Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free. And blest would be their children's fate,
