Faith of Our Fathers is a well-known Christian hymn about remaining faithful to God and holding firmly to the faith passed down through generations. The hymn is especially associated with courage, perseverance and devotion to Christ.
The hymn was written by Frederick William Faber in 1849. It was inspired by the courage of Christians who remained faithful during times of persecution.
Faith of Our Fathers Hymn
- Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword:
Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy,
Whenever 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:
How sweet would be their children’s fate,
If they, like them, could die for thee!
Faith of our fathers! Holy Faith!
We will be true to thee till death. - Faith of our fathers, Mary’s prayers,
Shall win our country back to thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
Nigeria shall indeed be free.
Faith of our fathers! Holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death. - 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.