GHS 78 : Faith Of Our Fathers Lyrics
GHS 78, “Faith Of Our Fathers,” is a hymn of historical remembrance and forward commitment. Written by Frederick W. Faber in 1849, the hymn looks back at the men and women who held the faith through dungeon, fire, and sword, and it draws courage and obligation from that heritage. The faith that survived such persecution is living still, and the hymn makes three pledges in its three stanzas: we will strive to win all nations; we will love both friend and foe; and we will preach the faith by kindly words and virtuous life. The repeated refrain is not merely sentiment but a vow made in full awareness of what faithfulness cost those who went before.
This hymn appears as number 78 in the Gospel Hymns and Songs (GHS) collection, used in Deeper Life Bible Church and related assemblies across West Africa.
Hymn Lyrics – GHS 78: Faith Of Our Fathers
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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! Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to Thee till death.
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Faith of our fathers! we will strive To win all nations unto Thee, And through the truth that comes from God Mankind shall then be truly free; Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to Thee till death.
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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.
